2021 ANNUAL DELEGATES MEETING
After a year of Covid lockdown and many members now having gotten their vaccinations, the Grand Council made the decision to move the annual meeting of delegates from Santa Rosa, California to Houston, Texas to be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The Houston Chapter had many plans already in place for their Assemblage and easily accommodated this request from the National Office. Invitations went out to all KOV members as this meeting is open to all and we encourage members to make plans to attend each year. In addition to the Delegates’ Meeting that is a requirement under our By-Laws, the host chapter always plans some additional events that are sure to be enjoyed by all. This year, Grand Commander Buddy Hagner and Master Lady Trish Hagner hosted all the out of towners along with Houston chapter members and guests at their home on Friday evening to spread out around their pool and yard and enjoy great wines, appetizers and a buffet dinner. It was the first time many had ventured into a crowd in a year or more. It was a beautiful and fun evening.
attendance and fourteen participating via Zoom. Those chapters in attendance in person were Los Angeles, Houston, Tennessee, Gulf Coast and Lodi. The remaining chapters were represented on the Zoom event. The business of the brotherhood was conducted with reports by all the national officers. Buddy began by thanking all those who have participated in the virtual wine tastings held by the national organization including one with Gina Gallo. Attendance has been very good and there will be more to come. Grand Treasurer Don Bade reviewed the financials which had been emailed out in advance of the meeting and took questions from those present or on Zoom. International Emissary Pat Pingitore laid out the FICB
Saturday morning, having sworn off wine for a short period, we gathered at the Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery in Richmond, Texas for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Delegates. There were several delegates in
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BY GRAND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TOM WEBB
Supreme Lady Merrill Bonarrigo and Supreme Knight Paul Bonarrigo founders of Messina Hof Winery
