Before I start I just want to assure all of you that Donna has not yet replaced me with AI (well, at least not these blurbs.). Some of the most gratifying work I am doing these days is as a Board member for the Willamette Valley Wine Foundation (the Foundation) a creation of the Willamette Valley Winegrowers Association. Not only is it another great example of collaboration in the wine industry, the work we are doing is also collaborative; bringing together organizations in affordable housing, daycare, early childhood education, professional development, and healthcare to create holistic residential communities. I do not have nearly enough space to cover the Foundation’s work in this paragraph but encourage you to visit our website to learn more.  Cheers.