Forming a New Branch

The IW&FS wishes to encourage the formation of new branches. First check the complete listing of Branches. If you find you are not near an existing branch, if you find this Society to be an intriguing organization, if you have a genuine, intense, and enthusiastic interest in fine wine and food and if you enjoy sharing culinary experiences with a group of like-minded friends, you may be the type of dynamic individual who could form a new branch of the IW&FS in your community. 

Please be forewarned. Forming a new branch takes a great deal of time and effort, but the results can be rewarding and educational. If you are interested and are willing to put in the effort, here are some items you need to consider:

· new branches must be open to both male and female members

· new branches must have at least 10 members

· annual dues are charged by the Society

· permission to form new branches is at the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Governors of the Americas

The IW&FS is not a vehicle for promotion of your professional interests.    

If all of this applies to you and you are interested in starting a new branch, please fill out the following information and send it via email to bga@iwfs.org Be complete. 

Your name --

Address --

City --

State/Prov --

Zip/Postal Code --

Profession --

Your experience in wine & food-- i.e. 
Do you or have you belonged to other wine/food organizations,?
Do you have a wine cellar and how large?
What wine regions, or food & wine festivals, have you visited?
Do you have a particular area of interest or expertise?