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2013 Events

Please make all event payments to KOV Nation's Capital Chapter. Send to KOV Treasurer; Joe Alt, 8201 Tis Well Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306
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RSVP and Date	Time	Event	Location
January 26	Procession at 3:30 with music by Scottish piper.	The Francis Fauquier Tournante sponsored by 5 Piedmont Wineries, , followed by a pig roast in the tasting room featuring wines from the northern Piedmont; -- cost $45 pp See Photo and other blessings	Philip Carter Winery, Hume VA
February 23	7:00 p.m.	Pinot Noir Brown Bag Cost $45 pp. The Lovettsville Gang: A variety of wines paired with food. The wines will be in brown bags and the attendees are asked to guess the country of origin and price. -	Margy and Ron Natalie's home, 12305 Folkstone Drive, Herndon, VA
March 23	7:00 p.m.	Blue Cheese Special Grab Bag Cost $15 pp. or per couple Gentle Lady Margy Natalie is a blue vein aficionado and will select a number of her favorites. Your job is to bring a bottle of wine you think goes well with blue cheeses and a pot luck dish to accompany it.	Margy and Ron Natalie's home, 12305 Folkstone Drive, Herndon, VA
April 13 - Rescheduled for May 11th		The Grand Assemblage, Induction of New Members and Enthronement Dinner This is the formal event in which we annually induct new members.	TBD
May 3 - 4		Annual Delegate's Meeting in California	Fountaingrove Inn and Conference Center, Santa Rosa, CA
May 11	6:15 p.m. Gathering of the peerage in the hotel lower lobby 6:45 p.m. Procession and ceremony 6:50 p.m. Assemblage: Elevation of Members & Induction of New Members and ceremony 7:25 p.m. Champagne Toast 7:30 p.m. Champagne Reception: with Passed Hors doeuvers 8:00 p.m. Enthronement Dinner	The Grand Assemblage, Induction of New Members and Enthronement Dinner This is the formal event in which we annually induct new members. The cost is $175 pp or $140 for a designated driver. More details. Menu with Wines. Description in Word Avoid the Drive Home - Hotel Reservations: Make the best deal on-line Hotel George Then contact Tony Fischer: Tony.Fischer@hotelgeorge.com with your confirmation number to get another 10% off by identifying yourself as KOV.	Hotel George and the Bistro Bis Capitol Hill, at 15 E Street, NW.
June 8	Winery picnic area at 11 a.m.	KOV Picnic at Delaplane Cellars Cost is $35pp ($30 for designated drivers)	Delaplane Cellars 2187 Winchester Road. Delaplane, VA 20144 A list of wineries in Northern Virginia
August 17	12:30 p.m. Procession to Vineyard and Blessing Ceremony No charge to attend ceremony. 1:00 p.m. Wine and Food Reception The reception will include two glasses of wine and a light lunch at a cost of $25 per person.	Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine, Father Moretti, and the choir of St. John the Evangelist Church will be blessing the vines at Miracle Valley Vineyard With candles, incense, prayers, and song, the priest, knights, and choir will perform a brief ceremony of thanksgiving and supplication for a great harvest. Call Miracle Valley Vineyard at 540-364-0228 for a reservation before Monday, August 12, 2013.	Miracle Valley Vineyard 3661 Double J Lane Delaplane, VA Directions to Winery
September 21 or 28 POSTPONED		Cruising on the River - Viewing the Monuments from Washington's historic main street - the Potomac
Thomas Jefferson Weekend Master Boulevardier Anthony Ramdass has done it. In spite of October 18-19 being in the busy fall tourist season, Anthony reserved the entire Charlotte Hotel for an elegant get-away in Onancock on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Contact Anthony at 240-464-8218, if you have any further questions about the area. Cost: $200 per person.
		Hotel Reservations CHARLOTTE Hotel Fully Booked!!! Anthony has reserved all 8 rooms! We need not fear an overcrowded, hectic, convention hotel. Pricing varies with style of room, with 10% off. Discount will be applied at check-in. There are other Inns and B&B's in town -- within walking distance. Visit these websites to select your perfect get-away for the weekend: http://www.theinnandgardencafe.com/ http://www.colonialmanorinn.com/ http://www.1890spinningwheel.com/ http://www.innatonancock.com/
October 18 (evening)		Moonlight Cruise on the Chesapeake Bay
October 19 (morning) optional		Winery Tour of the Chatham Winery on the Eastern Shore and Tour local areas
October 19		Champagne Reception with Appetizers	Maison Ramdass
October 19		Thomas Jefferson Harvest Dinner Seven Course Dinner	The Charlotte Hotel and Restaurant Onancock (Eastern Shore), VA
October 20 (morning)		Sunday Champagne Brunch	Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club
December 6 RSVP	6:45 p.m. Annual Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Party Starts	Christmas Party and Christ Church Benefit $50 pp $40 for designated driver. Please bring a wrapped child's Christmas gift. Mark package girl/boy and appropriate age.	526 South 23rd St. Portofino Restaurant Arlington, VA Directions (703)979-8200