Linda Flemins
Statement of Candidacy – 2025
My name is Linda Flemins, and I am respectfully declaring my candidacy for a seat on the Board of the Orange County Wine Society (OCWS).
For the past three years, as your Director, I have enjoyed volunteering with you. I have been energized by your enthusiasm and fun-loving nature. I have been motivated by you to fulfill the purpose of the organization which is to promote the knowledge and understanding of wine and provide for student scholarships. For these reasons, and my belief that I can serve and represent you well, I ask for your vote as a Director for the next three years.
OCWS Experience: My volunteer activities have included:
• Membership Chairperson: Monthly preparation of reports; Annual Business Meeting presentation; monitoring OC Fair statistics; implementation of innovative programs such as the New Member White Ribbon Program and the New Member Friend Program.
• New Member Mixer Chairperson: Coordination and planning of new member orientation event.
• Co-Chair of The Wine Education Committee – preparation of wine education articles for Wine Wisdom newsletter and organizing coordinated wine education training with Total Wine.
• OC Fair Committee Member: Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) badge coordination: Sparkling Wine Seminar presenter; Courtyard Cashier, Server, Manager, Courtyard Set-up
• Board Liaison for the Spring and Fall Socials – assisting with all aspects including budgets, planning, event set-up and the scholarship silent auction.
• OCWS Bylaws Committee – coordination with outside attorney regarding changes
• The Commercial Wine Competition – Wine Cataloging; Wine Sorting; Score Verifier; and Awards Medal Mailer
• 50th Anniversary Committee Member – Preparation & conduction of interviews and articles
• The Home Wine Competition – Wine Steward and Awards Medal Mailer
• Cook’s Caucus Volunteer – assisting in making and serving food.
Education: I am a graduate of California Polytechnic University Pomona and a retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA). I worked for the U. S. Treasury Department for 37 years as
• A Senior Manager in charge of managing Large Corporate and International Audits
• A Technical Expert on Intangible Assets and the Media & Entertainment Industry
Wine Passion: Not only tasting but learning about and sharing my knowledge of wine. My experiences include:
• Vinolust Classes: courses include Bordeaux, Loire, Burgundy, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Wine Tasting and Evaluation Courses
• Wines Trips: Road Scholar Bounty of Baja Mexican Wine and North of Napa Lake County Wine travels; Italy trips to Tuscany, Sicily, Umbria; local trips to Napa; Paso Robles; Lodi.
• OCWS Home Wine Judging Seminar and Home Wine Kit Class
I have the business acumen, OCWS knowledge, wine knowledge; and passion along with desire to dedicate my time towards achieving the purpose of the OCWS. I will listen and maintain an open mind for innovative ideas and share my knowledge of wines. I promise to work diligently to make the OCWS the absolute best it can be. Please vote for me and allow me the honor of serving you as a Director on the OCWS Board of Directors.