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Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association
May 21, 2022
The next in-person meeting will be May 21, 2022 at WVU Jackson’s Mill, in the West Virginia building – same place as last year (160 Jackson Mill Rd, Weston, WV 26452, but in the EEC Building where we were in 2018 and 2019). Please register in advance so we know how many people to expect for lunch, the banquet and other fun things. Here is the registration link.
https://forms.gle/CqBg2DVZ2CrEPNHMA
There will also be a grading workshop on the 20th at the same place. Please see the separate event on the 20th.
The 21st will be a busy day. There will be syrup contests for maple, walnut and sycamore, as well as a baking contest.
We also plan to have the usual lunch, which is $12. All other events are free with your annual membership.
There will be a banquet following the meeting, either in a nearby restaurant, or at the Mill. We will give out the awards then.
Again, the events, except lunch, are free for members who have paid there annual $25 dues. Be prepared with an extra $12 if you plan to join us in the dining hall for lunch.
Please put this on your calendar!
Below is a link to the full agenda, and also a list of lodging opportunities if you want to stay overnight.
Agenda for release Annual Meeting Lodging
2. All entries must be turned in by 8:30AM at the Annual Meeting site (Jackson’s Mill).
3. Can’t participate in the Annual Meeting but still want to participate in the contest. Entries can be mailed to Paul Ronk, Association President, scheduled to arrive prior to Thursday, May 12th. WVMSPA is not responsible for entries that are delayed or damaged. Paul’s mailing address is: 725 Whispering Pines, Alum Creek, WV 25003.
4. All syrup entered in the contest should be hot packed at 82.2-93.3°C (180-200°F).
5. There are no limits to the number of categories a member submits, however, only one entry is allowed within a category.
6. Syrup, sugar, cream/spread should be submitted in a clear, 8.5 oz glass container. Please do not mark or identify your entry; you will be provided an entry number at turn in.
7. For all other categories, provide enough product for 6 judging samples on a plain, white 6” paper plate covered with clear, plastic wrap. If whole product (i.e. pie) is submitted, please note that the Competition Team will provide sample portions on the plain, white 6” paper plate for judging.
8. All decisions of the judges are final.
9. Please refer to the North American Maple Contest Guidelines link below for scoring criteria and score sheets for the maple syrup, sugar and cream/spread entries.
10. If you are participating in the May 14th “West Virginia Grading & Quality Control Workshop”, your syrup entry should be different from the 8 oz of graded and labeled product requested.
Other Maple Products: (Please specify on the form.)
