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A double-sided letter, from C. S. Ough, Professor of Enology, University of California,Davis to Dr. Wilbur P. McDonald, dated October 19, 1989. It is on University of California letterhead, Department of Viticulture and Enology. College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Enclosures to the letter are: the Preliminary Schedule of Activities to the Citizen Ambassador Program; and the Suggested Topics for Discussion for the same event.Context
Dear Dr. McDonald:
The Citizen Ambassador Program of People to People International isselectinga team of viticulturits and enologists to visit Australia and New Zealand in March 1990. The team members will examine various aspects of the grape and wine industry in technical exchanges with their professional counterparts Down Under. I believe your background and interests would contribute to the delegation and, as the appointed delegation leader, I invite you to join me in this project.
Our team will spend three weeks visiting major vineyards, wineries, universities, research stations and related government agencies for an understanding of the methods used, differences, attitudes and general information on the grape and wine industry in Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. . . . A copy of my suggested discussion topics is enclosed.
We will also have the opportunity to view the fascinating culture and beauty of these countries. Spouses are invited and are welcome to attend . . . A copy of the preliminary schedule . . . is enclosed. A separate cultural program will be arranged for . . spouses who do not wish to attend the professional sessions.
Our delegation will convene on March 16 and will return April 4, 1990. . . . , we will visit, Adelaide. . . ; Melbourne . . . ; Albury and the Rutherglen area . . .; Griffith and Sydney. . . ; and Auckland. . .
The estimated expense per delegate or spouse is U. S. $. . . (departing and returning to Los Angeles); this includes all meetings and activities, transportation, accomodations, most meals and substantially all other costs. . . . . , delegates are responsible for their own expenses.
For U.S. citizens, the project is designed to comply with Section 162 of the tax code for deduction as a business expense or as and educational expense to maintain or improve one's professional or business skills. To comply with the substantial requirements of Code Section 274, a journal will be maintained and, following the conclusion of the project, it will be published and supplied to each delegate.
Reaching out to other countries in this manner is always an ambitious undertaking but also a worthwhile one. . . . . . . .
. . . I had a most enjoyable and informative experience as the leader of a People to People Viticulture and Enology Delegation to the Republic of South Africa in 1985.
Because of the extensive planning and communication involved in this mission, I ask that you let us know as soon as possible whether or not you can join the delegation. My telephone number is (xxx) xxx-xxxx. Mr Max Gerber, . . . . , will send you a letter in a few days with more information . . . . .
We look forward to hearing from your and to your participation on the delegation.
Sincerely,
Enclosures
cc: Max W. Gerber, Director
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(There is a hand written note at the bottom of page 2)
"11:00 AM - 6 Nov. 1989 -
Called, and regretted. Had a nice chat. Suggested that he have Dr. Max Lake
& Murray Tyrell put on a dinner for the group on Thursday March 29th in the Hunter Valley - and have Dr. Lake give his talk on flavours pheromones."
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CITIZEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY DELAGATION
TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Professor C. C. Ough, Delegation Leader
Preliminary Schedule of Activities
Day 1, Friday, March 16, 1990 Delegation assembles in Los Angeles, California. . . . . .
Day 2, Saturday, March 17 Day lost to travel . . .
Day 3, Sunday, March 18 Morning arrival in Adelaide, South Australia. . . .
Day 4, Monday, March 19 Delegation divide into groups . . . . Overnight Adelaide.
Day 5, Tuesday, March 20 Full-day tour of wineries and vineyards . . . . Overnight Adelaide.
Day 6, Wednesday, March 21 All-day program of facility inspections in the Barossa Valley, . . . . Overnight Adelaide.
Day 7, Thursday, March 22 Morning flight to Melbourne, Victoria. . . . . .Overnight Melbourne.
Day 8, Friday, March 23 Morning meeting with representatives of the Wholesaler's Liquor Merchants Association . . . . Overnight Adelaide. Overnight Melbourne.
Day 9, Saturday, March 24 Field visits to South Victoria wineries, . . . . Overnight Melbourne.
Day 10, Sunday, March 25 Midday flight to Albury, New South Wales (NSW), and the . . . country of Rutherglen, Victoria. . . . Overnight Albury.
Day 11, Monday, March 26 Morning visit with Riverina College Advanced Education officials . . . Overnight Albury.
Day 12, Tuesday, March 27 Coach to Griffith, NSW, . . . . Overnight Griffith.
Day 13, Wednesday, March 28 Morning meeting and facility inspection at McWilliam's Wines, . . . . Overnight Griffith.
Day 14, Thursday, March 29 Morning flight to Sydney, NSW. . . . . Overnight Hunter Valley. (notation in pencil "Dr Max Lake or Murray Tyrell")
Day 15, Friday, March 30 Full-day visits to Hunter Valley wineries, . . . . Overnight Sydney.
Day 16, Saturday, March 31Full-day guided cultural orientation to Sydney and its environs, . . . Overnight Sydney.
Day 17, Sunday, April 1 Morning flight to Auckland, New Zealand. . . . Overnight Auckland.
Day 18, Monday, April 2 Full-day visit to the Te Kauwhata Viticultural Research Station. . . . . Overnight Sydney. Auckland.
Day 19, Tuesday, April 3 Field visits to wineries in the Auckland area for discussions . . . . Overnight Auckland.
Day 20, Wednesday, April 4 Day free for individually arranged follow-up exchanges or cultural activities. . . . Evening departure for Los Angeles, California. . . . arrives . . . , the morning of the same day.
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PEOPLE TO PEOPLE CITIZEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY DELEGATION
TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Professor C. C. Ough, Delegation Leader
Suggested Topics for Discussion
1. Climatic condition differences
2. Viticultural practices
a. Irrigation
b. Mechanical . . .
c. Training
d. Grape . .
e. Spray . . .
f. Varieties . .
3. Enological practices
a. Picking -- . . .
b. Fruit . . .
c. Juice . . .
d. Use of . . .
e. Yeast . .
f. Practices . . .
g. Skin . . .
h. Barrel . . .
i. Sweet . . .
j. Brandy . . .
4. Research stations and extensions services
a. Research . . .
b. Policies
c. Interactions
5. Government and quasi-government related organizations
a. Viticulture
b. EnologyLexicon
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