Support & Friendship

THANK YOU

FOR 40 YEARS OF SUPPORT & FRIENDSHIP

BY DEBORAH LORENZANA

KOV Cruise to Hong Kong & China Aboard the Sky Princess - 1997

Don Bade with FICB Pres. Andre Bonin and Marquis de Goulaine, Bretvins Grand Ambassador - 1984 Carol is inducted into Le Counseil des Echansons de France, June 5,1983

It’s true…after 40 years Don and Carol Bade are retiring! Don Bade was first inducted into the Brotherhood as a Master Knight on May 22, 1982, at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma, California. Don has served as Master Vint‑ ner of the San Francisco Chapter, Vice Commander of the Chancellery Chapter, Western Provost General, and became our National Grand Treasurer in 1996, where he served for 26 years until his retirement this year.

Carol Bade was inducted as a Master Lady on May 21, 1983, at the Premier Assemblage of the San Fran‑ cisco Chapter. Carol has served as Master Secretary of the Chancellery Chapter, Grand Council Secretary and became Executive Di‑ rector of the Knights of the Vine in 2000, where she maintained this role for the last 22 years until her retire‑ ment this year.

Carol also organized a number of cruises for our members, and Don pre‑ sented special wine tastings while on board these ships. They even organized pallets of wine (donated by wineries) to be shipped for the on‑ board tastings and the enjoyment of our members. Some of the more memorable cruise destinations included the Greek Isles, New Zealand and Australia, China, and the Scandinavian countries. After 40 years of membership in the Knights of the Vine, they have participated in annual meetings, as‑ semblages and events too numerous to mention. I am sure many of you have shared a glass of wine and con‑ versation with them over the years! They have paraded through European streets in full cadre attire with other brotherhoods from around the world including Paris, Oporto, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley. The cou‑ ple says even though they can’t speak other languages, “their F.I.C.B. friendships are instantly renewed with a smile, a hug, and a clinking together of a glass of wine. After all, isn’t that what Brotherhood is all about?”

It is with heartfelt appre‑ ciation that we thank you for all you have done for the Knights of the Vine. Enjoy retirement, you have certainly earned it!