The Winery Association of Nova Scotia is made up of voting and associate members. Voting members are wineries that are licensed under the Farm Winery Policy (governed by the Liquor Control Act), who uphold the objects of the association and contribute to the support of the association by way of fees. They are entitled to attend all meetings, to vote at all meetings and to elect the Board of Directors.
Individuals who uphold the objects of the Winery Association of Nova Scotia and also contribute to the association through membership fees may become associate members. They are entitled to attend board meetings and to elect one ‘associate’ member to the Board of Directors.
The Grape Growers Association of Nova Scotia is also entitled to appoint one of its members to the Board of Directors of WANS.
Board of Directors - the management of the activities of the Winery Association of Nova Scotia is vested in the directors of the board. Unless otherwise determined by general meeting, the number of directors shall not be less than five and no more than fifteen. Any individual, whether or not such individuals are members, shall be eligible to be elected or appointed, as a director of the Winery Association of Nova Scotia.
Directors shall be elected by voting members at an annual general meeting. One director shall be elected by the associate members and one member will be appointed by the Grape Growers Association of Nova Scotia. Each director shall hold office until the dissolution of the next annual general meeting at which their successors are elected. The officers include a President, Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
Members pay annual membership fees, a fee to the Canadian Vintners Association (CVA) and a marketing levy, to support the organization’s marketing activities.
To obtain more information about membership, please contact Mr. Hanspeter Stutz, Grand Pre Wines, (902) 542 1753 or hpstutz@grandprewines.ns.ca