Puyallup, WA 1450

Uva Furem Winery in Maple Valley and Tacoma provided 5 wines to taste.  Appetizers, games, live music, and silent auction were provided.  28 Elks and their guests attended.  Donations averaging $53 per person were collected.  Uva Furem graciously provided over 30 bottles of wine for tasting or take home at a price of $1.00 per bottle.  The net donation for the Vets (minus expenses) totaled $1,051.

We wish to thank the following Elks for their help in making this event a big success:

Melissa Bellinger, Chef Tony, Rachel Deaderick, Victor DeHerrera, Judd Huppi and son, Debbie Jaquish, George Jaquish, Aaron Labiosa, Danielle Nordstrom,

When asked, "How can we improved this wine tasting event?"  The most frequent response was, "Do it again this fall!"