TOM CRONE NAMED ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR FIELD OPERATIONS
This was announced last week. Bernie Kipp has known Tom Crone for over 30 years. He hired Bernie for Regulations and later as District Director. He's a good guy with a practical approach. He would be the final decision maker in any action against field permitee.
TOM CRONE NAMED ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR FIELD OPERATIONS
TTB Administrator John Manfreda and Deputy Administrator Mary Ryan have announced the appointment of Thomas R. Crone as Assistant Administrator for Field Operations, effective February 27, 2011. As TTB's Assistant Administrator for Field Operations, Mr. Crone is responsible for oversight, direction, and coordination of all Field Operations functions associated with TTB's tax collection and consumer protection programs. Mr. Crone brings a wealth of experience to the job along with his knowledgeable, practical, and collaborative approach that is so vital to carrying out our mission goals.
Washington Wine Law Legislative Update
For those interested in the status of Washington State wine legislation, the Washington Wine Institute provided this useful legislative update to various wine-related bills moving through the House and Senate.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Washington Wine Law Seminar
Join Stoel Rives winery and vineyard attorneys and featured speaker Sean P. Sullivan, Editor,
Washington Wine Report, on Thursday, February 17, at the 2nd Annual Washington Wine Law Seminar, in Woodinville, Washington at The Hollywood Schoolhouse. This seminar will address these pertinent topics and more:
- Regulatory Q&A panel
- The use of social media to promote your winery
- Employment issues, including wage and hour, employee handbooks, and the use of volunteers in tasting rooms and in the crush and bottling process
- Tax and succession planning
- Distillery operations at a winery
- Trademarks and your brand
- Water rights
- The use of solar panels in your winery and other renewable energy topics of interest
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February 17, 2011 |
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The Hollywood Schoolhouse |
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Complimentary parking at The Hollywood Schoolhouse. |
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Complimentary for winery and vineyard industry members. |
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If you haven't already registered, please do so today. Click here. |
Questions? Contact Trina Gremaux at tcgremaux@stoel.com or (503) 294-9226
Join us for our 4th Annual Oregon Wine Law Seminar
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Join Stoel Rives winery and vineyard attorneys this Thursday, February 3, at the 4th Annual Oregon Wine Law Seminar, in Newberg, Oregon at The Allison Inn & Spa.
This seminar will address these pertinent topics and more:
- The use of social media to promote your winery
- Distillery operations at a winery
- Scope of permissible commercial activities – panel discussion
- Trademarks and your brand
- Siting a winery – A conditional use application case study
- Employment issues, including wage & hour, employee handbooks, and use of volunteers
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February 3, 2011
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The Allison Inn & Spa
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Complimentary parking at The Allison Inn & Spa.
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Complimentary for the winery and vineyard industry members.
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Please RSVP to Trina Gremaux at tcgremaux@stoel.com or register here. |
Questions? Contact Trina Gremaux at tcgremaux@stoel.com or (503) 294-9226.
We have been able to arrange for a special group rate with The Allison to be extended to any of our attendees at the seminar. The special rate is $225 (plus 7% tax) for the standard guest rooms—$70 off of the rack rate! To receive this special offer, our guests will need to call Michaela Bell directly at 503-476-0656 or email Michaela@theallison.com to reserve your spot and mention the Stoel Rives seminar.
