Joining

PROCEDURES

DUES of $60 per member must be paid each year on January 1^st. We must have a completed and signed Membership Application on file.

GUESTS - The cost for non-member guests will be listed in the Newsletter.

NEW MEMBERS joining after January 1^st shall submit with membership application, pro-rated dues of $5/month per member through the following December.

TO RESERVE SPACE when an event is announced with a date and cost, please send your check made out to Wine & Food Society of Oregon. Mail to WFSO, 13249 SW 136^th Place, Tigard, OR 97223 or email jaxinman@yahoo.com. A separate check should be sent for each event.

VERBAL COMMITMENTS WITHOUT ACCOMPANYING PAYMENT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AS IT IS UNFAIR TO THOSE WHO RESPOND EARLIER WITH CHECKS. We work on a first-come, first-serve basis. We can accept VISA and Master Card reservations over the phone. Call in your account number, name on card and expiration date. Your credit card account will be charged at the time you make your reservation.

NON-MEMBERS are welcome at many events. If you wish to bring guests, it is necessary to send payment for them in advance.

WAITING LISTS develop for some events. If an event is fully subscribed when your payment is received, you will be advised. Please DO NOT attend the event unless your place is confirmed. If space is not available, your check will be returned.

CANCELLATION. If you are an original subscriber and must cancel, it is up to you to find a replacement. Call 503-590-6844 (WFSO office) to cancel. In addition, a call to the event coordinator is recommended as they may be able to assist you in finding a replacement. No Refunds.

NO SHOWS will receive neither credit nor a refund.

RECOMMENDATIONS for restaurants, activities or assistance in planning future events are always welcome. Contact your President Pat Kimmer (503-524-4991); Events Chair, Jack Inman (503-590-6844), or Jim Atwood, 503-248-0000.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & RELEASE

Yearly Dues: $60.00 per person (January 1 through December 31)

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Check here if you do NOT want your phone/fax listed in our membership roster. Phone__________ Fax____________

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In consideration of my participation in any function or activity of the WFSO, a non-profit Oregon corporation, I hereby release WFSO, its members, agents, its officers and its directors, and each of them, from any and all liability for injury and/or damage which may be incurred by me incident to, or as a result of, my participation at any function or activity sponsored, conducted or carried on by WFSO, whether on public or private premises, and I further hereby release any private host at any such function or activity from any and all such liability. This release is binding on my heirs, administrators, representatives and assigns.

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE OF LIABILITY, UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS, AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A COPY THEREOF. I (we) am/are 21 years of age or over and subscribe to the covenants of the Wine & Food Society of Oregon (WFSO) and to a code of civilized good taste and moderation.

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Date________________________________________________ Amount Paid $______________________________________

If my check is not enclosed you are authorized to charge my VISA/MasterCard account:

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Mail completed application to: WFSO Membership, 4248 NE 1st Street, Gresham, OR 97030-1850. Thank you.