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Here’s a chance to hear from one of the pioneers of the wine industry. Susan tells a three tiered story of Sokol Blosser, one of Oregon’s oldest and most respected wineries; of the rise of the Oregon wine industry to international recognition; and of Susan’s personal journey from a liberal arts graduate with no special skills to a seasoned business executive. Her compelling story will resonate with women with heart, soul and the drive to succeed.

About Susan
Susan Sokol Blosser is president and owner of Sokol Blosser Winery in Dundee, Oregon. She and Bill Blosser were early pioneers of the Oregon wine industry, clearing the land and planting their first vines in 1971. Today, Sokol Blosser Winery produces 50,000 cases a year and is one of the most respected and best-known Oregon wineries, with national and international distribution. Sokol Blosser’s signature wines include Pinot Noir; Pinot Gris; Evolution, a proprietary white blend of nine varietals; and Meditrina, a red blend named for the Roman goddess of wine and health.

Susan has established herself as a leader in environmentally friendly winemaking, driving Sokol Blosser’s organic farming initiative and sustainable practices throughout the business. Sokol Blosser was the first winery certified “Salmon-Safe” when the program started in 1996, the first winery in the world to receive the U.S Green Building Council’s prestigious LEED certification in 2002, and one of only five vineyard-winery operations in Oregon to have achieved full USDA organic certification. In 2007, Sunset magazine honored Sokol Blosser with its “Green Winery of the Year” award.

Susan has been active in shaping the Oregon wine industry for 30 years. Her activities include having been a founder and board member of the International Pinot Noir Celebration; a board member of the Yamhill Country Wineries Association; a founder of the Oregon Chapter of Women for WineSense; a founding winery of Salud; a founder of the Oregon Wine Marketing Coalition; an officer of the Oregon Wine Advisory Board; and a founder and board member of Oregon Pinot Camp.

Her community activities (past and present) include: eight years on the Dayton School Board; a trustee of Marylhurst College; a founder and board member of the Oregon Chapter of Business for Social Responsibility; a director of the Oregon Environmental Council; a director of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry; a member of the Key Bank Oregon District Advisory Board; a member of the Oregon Natural Step Board; a member of the Oregon Women’s Forum, and a trustee of The Nature Conservancy of Oregon.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Reed College.

In 2004, Susan received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from the University of Portland, citing her entrepreneurship within the context of sustainability and community service. In 2006, Susan’s first person history, At Home in the Vineyard: Cultivating a Winery, an Industry, and a Life, was published by the University of California Press. In 2007, the Classic Wines Auction honored Susan’s achievement in the wine industry with the ORVI (Oregon Vintner) Award making her the first woman in the Oregon wine industry to receive this award individually.

Cost (Includes tapas and no-host cocktails)
Pre-Paid     Members $25/ Non-Members $40 (By NOON, day of event)
At the Door Members $30/ Non-Members $45
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We ask that you register as soon as possible to ensure success of the event. If you cannot commit when you receive your invitation, but think you can attend, please use our 'Pay at the Door' option. You can then Pre-Pay before noon on the day of the event and receive the $5 discount.

You may always Pay at the Door (+$5) and walk-ins are always welcomed! Due to our pre-registration policy, which allows you to make your final decision six hours before the start of the event, we do not offer refunds.

Agenda
5:30 - 6:30 Tapas, cocktails and connecting
6:30 - 8:00 Presentation and Q & A
8:00 - 8:30 A final cocktail

Location
Hotel deLuxe
729 SW 15th Ave 
Portland, OR 97205
www.hoteldeluxeportland.com