2023 Wine Forum of Oklahoma

APRIL 21, 2023

GALA DINNER AND LIVE AUCTION

WATERCOLOR COVER ART BY: Moh’d Bilbeisi | Eminent Professor of Architecture, Artist and Author

From Welcome

THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to the Gala

We are delighted to welcome you to the 2023 Wine Forum of Oklahoma. is year’s theme of “ inking & Drinking Globally,” celebrates a shared love of wine around the world. is incredible student-led event at Oklahoma State University is bringing together OSU alumni and friends.

Serving this year as the Wine Forum of Oklahoma 2023 Honorary Chairs are Monica and Joe Eastin. A 1992 graduate of OSU with a degree in business administration, Joe has been a beacon for what’s possible with hard work, determination, and a quality education. He co-founded a global so ware and service company, and he was inducted into the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame in 2012 and the OSU Hall of Fame in 2019. Joe and Monica were instrumental in the creation of the Eastin Center for Career Readiness, providing innovative programming to empower students in the Spears School of Business on the road to success.

In addition, Bree Stock will be the keynote speaker this weekend. She’s a Master of Wine, one of the highest quali cations in the wine industry. ere are fewer than 60 Masters of Wine in North America. Also, Chef Olivier Gaupin, a native of Orléans, France, is the celebrity chef for the event. He was inducted into the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chefs of France) and is one of only 84 chefs in the U.S. honored with the designation. We are delighted to host such accomplished professionals and wine connoisseurs on the OSU campus, and we are especially grateful our students will be learning from and working with the very best in the business!

Besides our own appreciation for wine, we are delighted for the 2023 patrons, representatives from numerous wineries, and our honored guests to spend time with the students in our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and others from across campus.

Go Pokes!

Dr. Kayse Shrum | President First Cowboy Darren Shrum Oklahoma State University

From FROM THE DEAN

On behalf of all of us in the Spears School of Business, welcome to the 2023 Wine Forum of Oklahoma. A er a cancellation caused by the pandemic, we are delighted to present this outstanding event once again to you. e Wine Forum has become one of the most anticipated events at OSU, and we are glad it’s back!

Ken Eastman, Ph.D. | Dean Norman & Suzanne Myers Chair

Richard W. Poole Professor Spears School of Business

We are pleased to have Monica and Joe Eastin as our Honorary Chairs. Joe has come a long way from being a student in one of my rst classes here at OSU, and we are very grateful for all that Monica and Joe have done for Spears Business and OSU.

e students, faculty, and sta of our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management have put a tremendous amount of e ort into ensuring that you each have a memorable experience. Our students have worked hard planning and executing this event, and I know they are eager to show you the full spirit of hospitality. I also recognize all that Susan Anderson has done to ensure that the Wine Forum is a roaring success.

is is my last Wine Forum as dean, and we have accomplished a great deal together. I will miss working with you all, and I am con dent that HTM and Spears will continue to prosper together. ank you for being here and supporting our students.

All the best

From THE SCHOOL HEAD

On behalf of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Wine Forum of Oklahoma. is year, we have an entire new team of faculty advisors and students, and there is much anticipation intertwined with excitement as this is a signature event for our School and the Spears School of Business. Accordingly, our students and faculty advisors have diligently planned the Wine Forum with a reimagined focus in production.

We are very grateful for your participation as all of you are essential to ensure we continue the legacy and tradition of the Wine Forum. None of this would have been possible without the guiding vision and ongoing support of Carl and Marilynn oma, along with my predecessors, faculty, administrators, and students. Moreover, we are extremely grateful for all the past and current vintners, chefs, restaurateurs, moderators, speakers, and our patrons that have played a signi cant role in creating this unique learning opportunity for our students. is year, we are honored to welcome Joe and Monica Eastin as our Honorary Chairs along with our featured Chef Olivier Gaupin.

As this is a student-executed event, I can assure you that they have been hard at work, and eager to display their teamwork and skills. Besides the experiential education component, numerous student scholarships and program enhancements have been awarded over the years, helping us make a di erence as our students prepare for their professional careers. Finally, we are indebted to our dedicated and committed faculty and sta , and very appreciative of the close support provided by the OSU Foundation.

ank you so much for your support and participation.

Brij Thapa, Ph.D. | Professor and Head William E. Davis Distinguished Chair School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

From

THE HONORARY CHAIRS

Welcome to the Wine Forum of Oklahoma!

We are so pleased you have joined us this evening. e Spears School of Business, excellent wine, and the culinary arts are three of our passions, so we are thrilled to be recognized as this year’s Honorary Chairs. We are happy to come together to celebrate the success and hard work of our students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) who have planned this wonderful event.

On behalf of our family, we raise a glass to the students and faculty who made this event possible, and we extend great appreciation to the vintners and chefs who have shared their time and talent with us. To each guest, thank you for investing in our students as future business leaders of the hospitality industry. To the patrons of HTM, thank you for your years of loyalty and dedicated support for this wonderful program.

With the direction of OSU’s fearless leader President Kayse Shrum, we look to transform the future of Oklahoma State. ank you for guiding us toward a bright future for OSU students. To our good friend Spears Business Dean Ken Eastman, thank you for your tireless work the past 30-plus years in providing leadership to our wonderful business school. Lastly, thank you to HTM Department Head Dr. Brij apa for your passion for the success of our HTM students – who, a er all, are the reason we are here.

Our students are the heartbeat of this event, and we are thrilled to honor them with our support. ey’ll be leading every aspect of this weekend, and we hope you’ll nd time to thank them for their e orts.

Let us enjoy the weekend. Cheers!

PAST HONORARY CHAIRS

2019 — Larry Bump and Tricia Bump Davis

Ed Mascarin and Mia Mascarin-Oven

2017 — K.R. Rombauer

2015 — Bill and LaRue Stoller

2013 — Beth Nickel

2011 — Dick and Jeannette Sias

2009 — Steve and Sue Gerkin

Joe and Monica Eastin

From THE WINE FORUM VISIONARIES

Since 2009, we have enjoyed the opportunity to share the wonderful mission of the Wine Forum of Oklahoma with so many. We look forward to re-engaging this as a seminal tradition of the OSU campus and the wine education programs within the University and community-at-large.

Appropriately, this year’s event will celebrate the world-class education of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management through the recognition of diversity among the great winegrowing regions around the globe. e unique ability of wine and its role in complimenting food, tourism, and economic development is immediately evident in its uniting of cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

ank you to Monica and Joe Eastin for committing so willfully of their time and talents to the role of Honorary Chairs. Your continued support of student programming at OSU inspires us all.

Congratulations to the students, faculty, and sta of the Spears School of Business that are responsible for the festivities this weekend – we are certainly proud of your e orts in continuing this tradition!

Cheers

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Van Duzer Vineyards Founding Chairs of the Wine Forum of Oklahoma

Gala Chef CHEF

OLIVIER GAUPIN

A native of Orleans, France, Chef Olivier Gaupin joined Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC) as Director of Culinary in August 2022. As the newly created Director of Culinary, Chef Gaupin will lead concept designs for the numerous restaurants and dining ventures in the collection, develop menus that celebrate the seasons and local community, while helping train and inspire the next generation of culinary leaders. His attention to detail and precise nature, coupled with his infectious smile and love for culture and people make him the ideal t to lead the Beemok culinary program.

Prior to joining BHC, Olivier was with Benchmark Global Hospitality, where he served as Director of Culinary Operation since 2019 and spent nine years with Loews Hotels & Co.

A graduate of France’s CFA Charles Peguy School, Gaupin developed a passion for ne food and wine at an early age, following his family’s heritage of ne chefs to pursue a career in the culinary eld. Gaupin visited the U.S. for what was intended to be a three-week vacation and has now been sharing his culinary talents in the U.S., France and throughout Europe for more than 30 years.

International highlights include serving as chef de partie of the Michelin-rated Hotel Negresco in Nice, France; personal chef for the defense minister in Paris and chef de partie at the famed Hotel Stuva Colani in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

In the U.S., Gaupin has led the kitchen in some of the country’s most distinguished restaurants and hotels including Provence Restaurant in Washington D.C., chef de cuisine for the P ster Hotel Milwaukee Wisconsin, Ritz Carlton Hotel Atlanta, Ritz Carlton Hotel St. Louis, Water Sound Beach and Resort, Watercolor Inn and Resort, and Alys Beach Resort, Florida.

Chef Olivier Gaupin Director of Culinary Operations Beemok Hospitality Collection

Gala Auctioneer KAREN SORBO

As a leading bene t auctioneer, Karen Sorbo’s dedication, e usive energy, commanding yet elegant stage presence and precision techniques, have engaged audiences across the country and internationally. Karen has raised over $900 million dollars conducting over 2,900 auctions since 1993.

Highly regarded for her knowledge and expertise as a fundraiser, Karen has been prominently featured in local and national media. In 2011, she was selected as part of the 2011 “Women of In uence” Speaker Series by Minnesota Monthly Magazine. In January 2012, Karen’s performing, humanitarian e orts and 20 successful years as a leading bene t auctioneer were showcased on Access to Experts TV.

Since she rst began bene t auction work in 1993, Karen has been an active member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and Minnesota State Auctioneers Association (MSAA). Karen joined the Women Speakers Associations (WSA) in 2012 as a founding member. She has mentored others and worked diligently to expand the exposure, presence, and caliber of bene t auctioneers. She was featured in the WSA April 2012 eNewsletter as one of the “Women You Need to Know.”

Karen’s level of experience encompasses successful nancial procurement over a wide spectrum of programs including environmental, private, and public schools, churches, community projects, and an ever-expanding range of non-pro t organizations. She o ers solid attention to detail and planning, powerful fundraising tools and exemplary service. In addition to being a bene t auctioneer, Karen is a speaker, author, mentor, resilience coach, humanitarian, documentary lm producer/director and travel enthusiast.

Karen Sorbo Benefit Auctioneer

Gala Keynote BREE

STOCK

Bree Stock is a Master of Wine, one of the highest quali cations in the wine industry, she is Oregon’s rst MW and the only MW in the Paci c Northwest, globally there are only 420 MWs, less than 60 in North America. Bree has over twenty years of international experience across the wine business sector. Australian-born, her wine career began in the on-trade with Sommelier buying roles. She has worked in nearly every role in the wine industry and developed broad industry experience in management and sales director roles in on-trade, distribution and importing specializing in wines of the Iberian Peninsula, US and Australia.

An avid explorer and learner and a certi ed WSET educator (2008) she became a Master of Wine in 2016. Working as an international wine education and management consultant developing and presenting wine certi cation programs for both trade organizations (Oregon Wine Board, Oregon Wine Experience, Willamette Valley Wineries Assoc, NW Wine Coalition, Washington State Wine, Wines of Spain and Tempranillo Alliance) and consumers. She is a frequent presenter at trade conferences such as TEXSOM, SommCon, ProWein and Cornucopia and an educator with the Online Wine Academy in Napa Valley. She is the Director of Education at the Oregon Wine Board, advising since 2017.

She sits on the board of Assemblage Diversity in Wine, Masters of Wine North America and SommCon, organizations that align with her philosophies to provide access to wine education and industry support to all. A regular wine judge for international competitions Decanter, TEXSOM TIWA, Decanter and IWC.

Her extensive travels for harvest and brand consulting to the Iberian Peninsula, Central and Eastern Europe, the US, South Africa, and Australia inform her work and drive her consultation partnerships. She co-founded Constant Crush Advisors in 2017 to continue her commitments to knowledge and idea sharing and to expanding the conversation around sustainable and innovative vineyard and wine production.

Her wine brand, Limited Addition Wines, focuses on grape variety and stylistic diversity in Oregon’s Willamette Valley for a sustainable future. She continues to consult and make wine for growers with like-minded philosophies including Concinnitas Fermentations, Artist Block wine, and Grace + Vine all based in Oregon and sourcing grapes and wine from organic vineyards in the Paci c Northwest.

Bree Stock Limited Addition Wines

Meritage Society

2023 INDUCTION

2023

BancFirst

Roger and Cindy Cagle

Joe and Monica Eastin

Ken and Laurie Eastman (Honorary Members)

2019

Ross and Billie McKnight

Steve and Jennifer Jorns

Ellis Langston

K.R. and Laura Rombauer (Rombauer Vineyards)

Joe and Pam Martin

Shake, Rattle & Roll Events

Jonathan Drummond

2017

The Atherton Hotel at OSU Creekstone Farms

Chesapeake Energy

Bryan Close

President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis

A.J. and Susan Jacques

Sandy Lee

Oklahoma State University Foundation

Dick Sias (Joullian Vineyards)

Simmons Bank (Bank SNB)

Bill and LaRue Stoller (Stoller Family Estate)

Carl and Marilynn Thoma (Van Duzer Vineyards)

e Meritage Society is a distinguished group of alumni and friends who have generously given $25,000 or more cumulatively to the Wine Forum of Oklahoma.

2023 Wine Forum

LIVE AUCTION

WINE FORUM STUDENT COMMITTEE

LOT 1

FIRST GROWTH GREATNESS

Looking for a bottle of Bordeaux to celebrate a momentous occasion? Look no further!

Auction Items WINE

As one of only ve wineries rated as a First Growth under the 1855 Bordeaux Classi cation, Chateau La te Rothschild is one of the most sought-a er and highly regarded wine producers in the world. e 1995 vintage is considered an exceptional year in Bordeaux, easily one of the best of the decade. Add it up and what you get is the 1995 Chateau La te Rothschild, a collector’s dream that is only now beginning to enter its prime drinking window. Bottoms up!

Generously donated by Roger and Cindy Cagle.

Auction Items

DINING EXPERIENCE

Fun like this doesn’t come to campus very o en! is incredible experience for up to 50 people includes:

• Wine tasting and discussion led by Michael Honig

• Dinner prepared by renowned Chef Miles James in conjunction with students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

LOT 2

HANG WITH MICHAEL AND MILES

Join winemaker Michael Honig and Chef Miles James for a fun-filled dinner at Taylor’s

Generously donated by Michael Honig and Chef Miles James and organized by Bryan Close.

LOT 3

ESCAPE TO SANTA FE

Wine and dine in the Land of Enchantment

Auction Items TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Fun is in store for the winners of this incredible New Mexico vacation, which culminates in an exclusive dinner with OSU’s Former President and First Cowgirl Burns and Ann Hargis! is experience for four people includes:

• A four-night stay at the home of Bob and Kerry Sweeney, located by the Santa Fe Opera in the Casas de San Juan community

• New Mexico wine tasting with Michele Padberg from Vivac Winery

• Dinner hosted by Burns and Ann Hargis featuring Chef Jimmy Vee

• Visit any of the four Santa Fe Museums with free admissions as a member

• Don’t forget the Dole Reed Center in Taos

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

Generously donated by Bob and Kerry Sweeney. Coordination of Chef Jimmy Vee, Vivac Winery, and the museums by Jeanene and Ron Hulsey.

Auction Items

LOT 4

THE NAPA VALLEY RESERVE

Enjoy some of California’s rarest and most coveted wines

e Napa Valley Reserve is Napa Valley’s premiere private wine estate. Founded by William Harlan (Harlan Estate, BOND, Promontory), this innovative, members-only winery produces remarkable wines that are typically never available to the public, until tonight! Raise the paddle now- these wines may never be so easy to acquire again.

e winning bidder will receive:

• 1 case of Napa Valley Reserve Red (note for Karen Sorbo: this wine was made in collaboration with the Eastin’s and is their exclusive bottling)

• 1 case of Napa Valley Reserve White

Generously donated by this year’s honorary Wine Forum chairs, Joe and Monica Eastin.

LOT 5

TOUR NAPA VALLEY IN STYLE

Visit some of Napa’s most iconic wineries

Auction Items TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Pay homage to some of the wineries that helped put Napa Valley on the map while travelling in style via train and chau eured car! is curated getaway experience for two lucky people includes:

• A three-night stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa with complimentary breakfast

• Merryvale Winery Wine and Cheese Experience with a Certi ed Wine Specialist

• A four-hour private chau eured town car

• A winery train tour of Napa, including a one-hour tour and tasting experience at Grgich Hills Estate

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Your package Redemption Certi cate will be emailed to initiate the booking process. Please allow 15 business days a er your event to receive your certi cate. Reservations must be booked 60 days before travel, and property inventory is subject to availability. Reservations must be booked within 12 months, and travel must be completed within 24 months of noti cation. Once con rmed, all reservations are nal. Packages may not be transferred or resold. All certi cates should be handled with care as they are the same as cash and nonrefundable. Blackout dates are the weeks of anksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Auction Items

DINING EXPERIENCE

Join Larry and Tricia for a fun- lled evening at the Summit Club, Tulsa’s premier ne private dining and social club. is exclusive dining experience for ten people includes:

• Wines from Darms Lane, provided by owners Larry Bump and Tricia Bump Davis

• A multi-course menu designed by Summit Club executive chef William Lyle

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

LOT 6

MEET AT THE SUMMIT

Great food and wine with Larry Bump and Tricia Bump Davis at the Summit Club

Generously donated by the Summit Club and Darms Lane Winery.

LOT 7

WE’RE GOING TO THE BIG D (AND WE DO MEAN DALLAS...OREGON!)

Visit

Auction Items TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

is vacation for two includes a two-night stay at the Van Duzer winery custom built guest house, located in the heart of the Van Duzer Corridor of Willamette Valley overlooking the western vineyard blocks of the property, with some of the most picturesque sunsets. Enjoy a winery and vineyard tour provided by winemaker Eric Misiewicz as well as private wine tasting that will include both current and library wines.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Two-night stay in Winery Guest House for two

• Winery and Vineyard tour with winemaker Eric Misiewicz

• Barrel and library tasting

• ree bottles of wine: 2018 Tradition Pinot Noir, 2021 Estate Pinot Noir, and 2022 Estate Rosé

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

Generously donated by Carl and Marilynn oma.

Auction Items

Stock your wine cellar with a bottle of wine from each of tonight’s participating vintners! is commemorative package features an array of top selections from across the globe, making it the perfect auction item for anyone who truly enjoys the world of wine.

LOT 8

STOCK YOUR CELLAR!

2023 Wine Forum commemorative

Generously donated by the 2023 Wine Forum Vintners.

LOT 9

TUSCANY WITH THE EASTMANS

Join Ken and Laurie Eastman in Italy for an unforgettable Tuscany Villa experience

Auction Items TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Bring your appetite as well as your camera! is incredible experience for six people includes:

• A seven-night stay at a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Tuscan villa

• A three-course dinner prepared by a private chef

• A guided wine and cheese tour throughout Tuscany, including stops at the famous Poliziano winery in Nobile di Montepulciano, the charming medieval village of Monticchiello, and the town of Pienza, home of the fabled Pecorino di Pienza cheese

• An entire extravagant week with hosts Ken and Laurie Eastman, Dean and First Lady of the Spears School of Business

Viva Italia!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Your package Redemption Certi cate will be emailed to initiate the booking process. Please allow 15 business days a er your event to receive your certi cate. Reservations must be booked 60 days before travel, and property inventory is subject to availability. Reservations must be booked within 12 months, and travel must be completed within 24 months of noti cation. Once con rmed, all reservations are nal. Packages may not be transferred or resold. All certi cates should be handled with care as they are the same as cash and nonrefundable. Blackout dates are the weeks of anksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Auction Items

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

LOT 10

AUSTRALIAN WINE AND SHINE

Embark on a journey from Sydney to the Hunter Valley

Indulge your inner foodie as you discover the ne wines and culinary delights of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley. Two lucky winners will set out from Sydney on a full-day tour of some of the region’s most prestigious boutique wineries, while enjoying wine and regional cuisine all along the way. Soak up the Australian culture and sunshine!

is experience for two people includes:

• A ve-night stay at the Swissotel in Sydney, Australia with complimentary breakfast

• An all-day Hunter Valley winery tour of three wineries with coursed lunch at a local restaurant and visit to e Hunter Distillery

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Your package Redemption Certi cate will be emailed to initiate the booking process. Please allow 15 business days a er your event to receive your certi cate. Reservations must be booked 60 days before travel, and property inventory is subject to availability. Reservations must be booked within 12 months, and travel must be completed within 24 months of noti cation. Once con rmed, all reservations are nal. Packages may not be transferred or resold. All certi cates should be handled with care as they are the same as cash and nonrefundable. Blackout dates are the weeks of anksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Auction Items BEDLAM FOOTBALL

ere’s no way you’re not going to watch the nal Bedlam game, so why not watch it in style from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s own football suite! On Saturday, November 4, cheer the Cowboys on to victory over the Sooners as your host, the school head Dr. Brij apa, keeps the good times rolling with libations provided by our friends at Republic National Distributing Company. Experience for ten people includes:

• 10 Oklahoma State Cowboy fans in catered comfort

• Private gameday experience

• Padded, theater-style seating

• Upscale complimentary food and beverages

• Private access

• TV monitor(s) and sound system

• Suite member-only concierge services

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: No OU fans allowed!

Generously donated by Republic National Distributing Company and a Dear Friend and Strong Advocate of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Auction Items

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a leisurely stay at one of two vacation homes of your choice at the iconic Stoller Family Estate, both with stunning vineyard views. e winner of this package for eight people will receive:

• A three-night stay for up to eight people with wine tastings

• Choose from either the Stoller’s Estate House or Wine Country Farm House

• Two magnum bottles of wine (2019 Stoller Reserve Chardonnay and 2017 Stoller Reserve Pinot Noir) with two Pinot Noir glasses

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

LOT 12

THE STOLLER EXPERIENCE

Visit the scenic Stoller Family Estate in Willamette Valley

Generously donated by Bill and LaRue Stoller.

LOT 13 A PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIR

Enjoy an evening with OSU President Kayse Shrum and First Cowboy Darren

Auction Items DINING EXPERIENCE

e President and First Cowboy are opening their doors for a remarkable evening of food, wine, and music! is one-of-a-kind experience for six people includes:

• A multi-course dinner prepared by the President’s Executive Chef, Robert Raab at the President’s Home

• Wines from the private cellar of Bryan Close, one of HTM’s greatest supporters

• Musical accompaniment provided by students from the Greenwood School of Music

Go Pokes, indeed!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

Generously donated by President Kayse Shrum and First Cowboy Darren Shrum and Bryan Close.

Auction Items

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

LOT 14

GETAWAY WITH THE GAMBAS

Visit the Russian River Valley, Gamba style

Join Winemaker Gus and Paulette Gamba as your hosts for this dazzling adventure in one of California’s iconic winegrowing regions. e lucky winners of this package for six people will receive:

• A stay 2 night stay at the luxurious Villa Scarlata estate in the heart of Russian River Valley

• A guided tour of the 123-year-old Gamba Estate Vineyard by Gus Gamba

• A tasting of rare and limited release Gamba wines as well as a barrel tasting of soon-to-be released wine in the Gamba Estate barrel room

• Farm to Table dinner with the entire Gamba family with library and limited release wines from the Gamba archives

• An etched limited edition large format bottle of Gamba Zinfandel MCM, or “1900”, produced from their over century-old vineyard in the Russian River Valley, personalized and signed by Gus and Paulette

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

Generously donated by Gus and Paulette Gamba.

Auction Items DINING EXPERIENCE

Wine and dine with some of your closest friends and leave the cooking to Chef Devin Levine, Executive Chef of the BOK Center and Cox Business Center. e winner of this package will receive an unforgettable dinner for 12 guests in the comfort of their own home, with selected wines from the private cellar of a supporter.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Mutually agreed upon date must be booked by April 21, 2024.

Generously donated by Chef Devin Levine, wine donated by a generous supporter of e School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

LOT 15 DINNER AT HOME WITH DEVIN LEVINE

Enjoy a world-class meal prepared by one of Oklahoma’s finest chefs

Auction Items STUDENT SUPPORT

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS OPPORTUNITY FUND

Invest in the future of hospitality

e Dollars for Scholars Opportunity Fund provides a direct path for you to provide meaningful scholarship support to the students who work so hard to bring Wine Forum of Oklahoma to life. By raising your paddle in support, you will help provide much needed nancial assistance to these students, which in turn is an investment in the future of hospitality and tourism in Oklahoma around the world. Raise those paddles high!

LOT 16

SCORE A DINNER WITH OSU ATHLETIC COACHES

Dine with OSU’s head coaches at Vast

Auction Items DINING EXPERIENCE

Join OSU’s Athletic Director and OSU head coaches at Oklahoma City’s ne dining gem and Oklahoma’s most scenic restaurant, Vast. is memorable dinner experience for eight people includes:

• A multi-course dinner prepared by Vast’s executive chef, Paul Langer

• Perfectly paired wines provided by Premium Brand Wine & Spirits

• An incredible aerial view of our state’s capital

Ride ‘em Cowboys!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Coaches may change due to recruiting and/or scheduling con icts.

Must be booked during the summer months on a mutually agreed upon date.

Generously donated by Vast and Premium Brand Wine & Spirits.

Auction Items

DINING EXPERIENCE

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LOT 17

DINNER WITH THE GOVERNOR

An evening with Governor Kevin Stitt at the Petroleum Club

is exclusive experience for 8 people includes:

• Dinner with Governor, Spears School of Business alumni, Kevin Stitt and his wife, Sarah Stitt

• Wines expertly paired and provided by Southern Glazers

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Must be booked by April 21, 2024, on a mutually agreed upon date.

Generously donated by the Petroleum Club and Southern Glazers.

LOT 18

THE SPORTING LIFE, OKC STYLE

Cheer on the horses and the Thunder

Auction Items

SPORTING EXPERIENCE

Enjoy the thrill of the race from a private and comfortable Remington Park Suite. is experience includes:

• A day at the races in a private suite at Remington Park for 12

• 3-bedroom 1 night stay at e Ellison

Cheer on an upstart Oklahoma City under team that is once again poised for greatness! e winning bidder for this package along with three guests will receive;

• 4 Tickets to an Oklahoma City under game

• A 2 night stay at the Renaissance Hotel in Bricktown, with a complementary dinner provided by Culprits

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Must be booked by April 21, 2024, on a mutually agreed upon date.

Generously donated by Skip Seeley, Je Dixon and Bob Slater.

2023 Wine Forum

STUDENT COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE CHAIRS

CULINARY COMMITTEE

EVENT COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE CHAIRS

Erica Besch | Executive Chair Gracie Haney | Executive Vice Chair

CULINARY

Tulie Blankenship

Ana Centeno

Celecia Gass

Bella Gilliland

CULINARY CO-CHAIRS

Haylee Floyd Cayden Jones

EVENT & PRODUCTION CO-CHAIRS

Jordan Hicks Alyson Levings

Jack Hammonds

Juli Hanson

Jake Ingle

Lorenzo Locks

EVENT AND PRODUCTION

Katie Barnes

Sydni Bazzle

Avery Bennett

Nathan Bush

Isabella David

Ireland Fowler

Shannon Fugate

Darby Guinn

Anthony McHenry

Manny Neundorf

Jill Olguin

Tyler Owens

Blazik Perez

Caleb Rodgers

Noa Santine

Trinity Smith

Gabriel Spillman

Julian Walker

Molly Iott

Kalli Launhardt

Caitlyn Matthews

Karlee Newman

Emi Roda

Sam Shadoin

Emma Weatherly

Tyler Tippit

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

MARKETING COMMITTEE

WINERY COMMITTEE

HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIRS

Tatum Newberry

Erica Owens

HOSPITALITY

Kaylen Anderson

Jalyn Anderson

Kate Barclay

MARKETING

Ryan Craig

Natalie Haile

Evelyn Larson

MARKETING CHAIR

Daysia Blackwell

WINE CO-CHAIRS

Maryann Crowder

Lexie Graham

Ava Barger

Sam Beaty

Anne Becker

WINE

Camden Carsins

Tori Collison

Kenzie Delehanty

Taylor Doyle

Landry Gunkel

Elli Hanvey

Chloe Oden

Tyer Owen

Myah Phillips

Mackenzie Pickett

Zoe Ewbank

Faith Ferrell

Drew Hoehner

Macy Moody

Jeremiah Watson

Morgan Wilson

2023 Wine Forum

PARTICIPATING WINERIES

32 Winds

Barnett Vineyards

Broadbent Selections

Dalla Terra Imports

Darms Lane

Dearden Wines

Duckhorn Portfolio

Familia Torres

Field Recordings

Gamba Vineyards & Winery

Gerard Bertrand

Honig Vineyard & Winery

Huneeus Vintners

J. Bouchon

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES

Kobrand Wine & Spirits

Ltd.+ Wine

Napa Wine Co

Old Bridge Cellars

Raptor Ridge Winery

Rooted Selections

Rosenthal Wine Merchant

Sangiacomo Family Wines

Stoller Family Estate

Trione Vineyards & Winery

Van Duzer Vineyards

Vine Street Imports

Vintus

Wilson Daniels

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PATRONS & SPONSORS

GRAND CRU

Friends of Michael Honig

Robert & Sharon Keating

PREMIER CRU

Joe & Monica Eastin

Sandy Lee

Chuck & Lana Van Cleave

Carl & Marilynn Thoma

PATRONS & SPONSORS CRU

Ban & Yen Nguyen

A.J. & Susan Jacques

WINE CONNOISSEURS

Dave & Deb Engle

John & Cheryl Clerico

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SPECIAL THANKS

Kyle Anstine | Free-Range Kitchen

Jess Barnes | Shake Rattle & Roll Events

Brian Hobbs | Garden Party Florist

Maggie Howell-Dowd | Design Consultant

Leslie Hunter | Factor 110

Catie McCraw | Graduate Assistant-Event Management

OSU FOUNDATION GIFT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Tina Castleberry

Rob Crenshaw

Karen Desanto

Mikhael Reed | Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products

Lance Shaw | Program Design Consultant

Chef Phillip Yates | Free-Range Kitchen

OnCue

Red Rock Bakery

Josh Mans

Kate Young

OSU FOUNDATION & SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Tyler Hewitt

Hunter Hughes

Riann Swanson

Wren Wallace

SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Blake Brasor

Stephen Howard

Adam Luther

Aaron Murphy

Piper Reese

Bailey Stacy

Terry Tush

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Steve Ruby

Stacy Tomas

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Susan Anderson | Event Production & Management

Chef Don Thiery

Chef Ashley Peterson

Silvio Ceschini | Guest Services and Operations Management

Chef Mark Cochran | Culinary Advisor

Tony Collins | RNDC/Naifeh Director of the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education

Cortney Norris | Beverage Management