St. Julian Winery and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing - Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:00 p.m.
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St. Julian Winery and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Program
6:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Jan Barker, CEO
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
C E L E B R AT I N G 6:20 p.m.
Pairing begins
You will be led by experts as you learn the subtleties of
wine paired with Girl Scout Cookies.
7:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Kate LeFevre, Chair
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Board of Trustees
Our online auction supports Girl Scouts
Heart of Michigan. There are amazing
items available, be sure not to miss it!
Scan the QR code or use the
link to access the auction.
You’ll be glad you did!
Check out some of the goods
on pages 12-13.
http://bit.ly/GS-WC-Auction21
WWW.STJULIAN.COM @STJULIANWINERY
2 St. Julian Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Thursday, April 22, 2021 3
Thank You to our Sponsors
Dear Honored Guests,
We are so grateful that you treated
A career worth sharing yourself to an evening of fun with our
curated St. Julian Wine and Girl Scout
A career as a financial representative with Modern
Woodmen of America is worth sharing, and I’d love to
Cookie Pairing Event! This fun event is
tell you why. Call me to find out how you can love your more than just a unique activity to participate in from the comfort of
9 to 5 as much as your 5 to 9. your home; it’s an opportunity to support the future of girls.
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for adults, and can be terrifying for children.
That’s where Girl Scouts comes in, offering a safe place where girls
can build lifelong friendships, gain life experiences unlike any other,
and grow their confidence and resilience. Girls get to do this while
having the time of their lives with their best friends.
Thank you so much for caring about girls. This evening of fun makes
all of the magic of Girl Scouting possible. We welcome you as part of
our Girl Scout family. There’s a place for you here!
F R E S H • F U N • FA B U LO U S Yours in Girl Scouting,
proud supporter of girl scouts heart of michigan
Jan Barker, CEO
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
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Thank You to our Sponsors
Brian Christoffersen
St. Julian Winery, Event Wine Consultant
Brian Christoffersen, a
Michigan State University
graduate, has been
working for St. Julian
for over three years.
He enjoys sharing his
knowledge and creativity
with many patrons at the
winery. Originally from
Jackson, MI, Brian has
had the pleasure to learn
from some of the best in
the industry. He started
at St. Julian by simply
responding to a Wine Consultant job posting which has slowly
blossomed into his present position. Currently overseeing the
SIX LOCATIONS shipping department at St. Julian, he ensures that all wine gets
packed and out the door! He also enjoys the encouragement
of those who surround him, creating the cocktail list for the
FOR EXTRAORDINARY tasting rooms, as well as being the resident mixologist who
constantly creates delightful concoctions in the ways of wine
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Thank You to our Sponsors
Tony Strong
St. Julian Winery, Event Wine Consultant
Tony Strong has been
in the wine industry
for 14 years. His love of Choosing the right accounting firm is one of the most important business decisions
wine came to be when you’ll make. Any firm can add up the numbers and tell you where you’ve been; only
a select few can focus on where you want to go.
he started drinking wine
with his Uncle Mark on In Southwest Michigan, the firm that unites professional expertise with creativity
and vision is Seber Tans.
the weekends. His uncle
would tell him stories EXPERTISE | CREATIVITY | VISION
of his friend growing
555 W. Crosstown Parkway • Suite 304 • Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
up who would move to
Phone (269) 343‐8180 • Fax (269) 343‐5419
Napa Valley, California www.sebertans.com
to become a culinary Member of CPA Associates International, Inc.
chef and wine steward.
In 2007, Tony moved
to the central coast of California with his older brother and
soon landed a job at Cottonwood Canyon Winery in the Santa
Maria Valley AVA where he worked in the tasting room and A BADGE
eventually became the assistant winemaker for five vintages.
With knowledge and experience gained, Tony joined the
prestigious Foley Family Wines company where he managed
THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME...
the Foley Estates tasting room located in the famed Sta. Rita
Hills AVA. After living in California for 11 years, Tony realized THE VALUE OF
the importance of family and returned home to Michigan. MONEY
HOW & WHY TO
Upon returning home, Tony was given the opportunity to work SAVE
for the oldest and most awarded winery in Michigan, St. Julian
Winery. For the past three years, Tony has acquired a wealth
of Michigan wine knowledge and a greater appreciation for PLANNING
FOR YOUR
Michigan’s wine industry. GOALS TAKE HOME
RESOURCES
Tony will be joining Brian
to walk you through your Start your child’s financial education early with UMCU’s Youth Financial Education Program. UMCU offers online
wine pairing experience. financial education workshops for kids ages 8-17 to help them learn important money management skills.
UMCU also offers engaging resources such as books, quarterly newsletters, and a free savings account.
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FINA
St. Julian Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing
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Summer
is almost here!
Don’t miss our
St. Julian Wine and Girl Scout
Cookie Pairing Online Auction!
This outstanding online auction is
available until April 25 at 11:45 p.m.
Have fun while you support
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan!
Is it just us, or is your girl ready for a summer of fun, running
around with friends, making memories, and spending time
outdoors?! Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Overnight Camp
Scan the QR code or use this
registration is open. Here, she’ll take the lead and have the
time of her life in an all-girl space filled with fun. Kalamazoo link to access the auction:
Day Camp is available too! http://bit.ly/GS-WC-Auction21
Save her spot today at girlscoutcamp.org.
Didn’t find an auction item you love?
Online donations are easy to make at the
auction site or here:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/GSHOMWineCookie
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
thanks you for your support!
Thursday, April 22, 2021 11
Golf & Stay on Mackinaw Island!
This is the summer to treat yourself, and what better way than
a round of golf at the scenic Jewel on Mackinac Island! After
Here’s a peek at some of our you're done golfing, relax and spend the night on the island at
exciting auction items! the Murray Hotel.
The Jewel is one of the most unique courses in Northern
East African Safari! Michigan and the United States. As the only course in the
country with horse-drawn carriage rides between nines, it
An African safari is the ultimate trip of a lifetime! Travel to truly is a grand golf experience.
Tanzania to see lions, leopards, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and
elephants. During your Safari, expect to view amazing animals, Week-long Stay at Cotton Timbers Cabin!
ancient geologic formations, and endless savannah vistas. Who isn't in need of a little getaway after last year, right?
Tanzania is home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kolo Rock Art, If you ask us, Northern Michigan is the perfect escape to
Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti National Park (home relax and recharge. Just a hop, skip, and jump from Crystal
to the annual Great Migration). Our safari is for a five-day Mountain, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and plenty
package which can be customized to suit your desires for two of hiking and bike trails, is the Cotton Timbers Cabin!
sharing a room.
The lucky winner of this package will get to spend seven
A private car will greet you at Kilimanjaro International nights at this beautiful cabin!
Airport and take you to your hotel. Hotel stay, food, and
safari included. Overnight Stay Chicago!
Enjoy a little escape to the Windy City with an overnight stay
at the Best Western River North Hotel! Included is a $25 gift
certificate to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria! (Because what's a trip to
Chicago without pizza?)
Chateau Chantal!
Grab five of your closest friends and head up to Old Mission
Peninsula where you'll be greeted by the gorgeous, sprawling
vineyards of Chateau Chantal! Once at the winery, you and
your group will get to enjoy a VIP flight for six.
Other items include:
Restaurant and store certificates, personal training sessions,
museum packages, estate planning package, wine packages,
and much more!
12 St. Julian Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Thursday, April 22, 2021 13Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Signature Sponsor
St. Julian Winery
Thanks to Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
Keyser Insurance Group
Gift-in-Kind Donors Alro Steel
Jackson Magazine
JTV University of Michigan Credit Union
Moxie Magazine Covenant HealthCare
Martin Family Foundation
Patterson-Bryant, Inc.
PNC Bank-Kalamazoo
Committee Members AF Smith Electric Company
Gary Barton American 1 Credit Union
Maria Bebeau Bank of Ann Arbor
Colleen Dawson BKC | Brink, Key & Chludzinski
Alyssa Dodd Comerica Bank – Ann Arbor
Karen Hawley Community Financial Credit Union
Amelia Lietzau Derek Lietzau Insurance Group
Janene Pirbhai Emmons Service
Geri Rudolf Frederick Construction
Melody Stirk Friendship Village Senior Living Community
Garber Management Group
Lammers Heating & Cooling
Matt Semelbauer, Edward Jones
Robert Jansen D.D.S. & Associates P.C.
Seber Tans, PLC
The Barton Group
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Board of Trustees
Comprehensive Dentistry
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Staff DTE Energy
Phoenix Contractors
Portland Federal Credit Union
The Better Home Experience Team @ RE/MAX of Kalamazoo
TRUE Community Credit Union
Wildfire Credit Union
gshom.org • 800-497-2688
14 St. Julian Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Thursday, April 22, 2021 15Thank You to our Sponsors The 15 Outcomes Of The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
1. Girls develop a strong sense of self.
2. Girls develop positive values.
Discover 3. Girls gain practical life skills.
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4. Girls seek challenges in the world.
5. Girls develop critical thinking.
1. Girls develop healthy relationships.
2. Girls promote cooperation
and team building.
Connect 3. Girls can resolve conflicts.
4. Girls advance diversity in a
multicultural world.
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5. Girls feel connected to their communities,
locally and globally.
1. Girls can identify community needs.
Thank you for 2. Girls are resourceful problem solvers.
helping our
community take Take 3. Girls advocate for themselves and others,
locally and globally.
one more step
forward.
Action 4. Girls educate and inspire others to act.
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5. Girls feel empowered to make a difference
in the world.
Thank you Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan for all that you do.
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The Stars
of the
Evening
Pairing 1
Lemon Ups with On the Town and Brut Champagne
Pairing 2
Do-si-dos with Late Nights
Samoas with Reserve Pinot Grigio
Pairing 3
Samoas with Solera Cream Sherry
Do-si-dos with BR Cabernet Franc
Pairing 4
Thin Mints with Moo-Low and BR Merlot
Thursday, April 22, 2021 19Thank You to our Sponsors
“Girl Scouts is a safe place where girls can build lifelong
friendships, gain life experiences unlike any other, and grow
confidence and resilience. Girls do this while having the time
of their lives with their best friends.”
care
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Thursday, April 22, 2021 21Thank You to our Sponsors Thank You to our Sponsors
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Over 25 years serving Southwest Michigan
Let's talk about
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People aren’t excited to talk about insurance. Keyser and Auto-Owners are on a mission to
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details to match you with the best insurance coverage the industry has to offer. We dare to do 2019
things differently and are proud of our personal approach to customer care. With coverage
and care that good, insurance is, well, something to talk about.
Now more than ever, Keyser and Auto-Owners are proud to support Girl Scouts Heart
of Michigan and their mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character.
Here at Keyser, we love fine print and taking care
of people. So we pour over the details to match
you with the best coverage the industry has to
offer. We dare to do things differently and are
proud of our personal approach to customer
care. With coverage and care that good, risks
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