THE INTERNATIONAL WINE & FOOD SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE

The International Wine & Food Society (IWFS) of Singapore is the largest and the most active branch of the IWFS within the Asia Pacific Zone.

In 2002, we organized 16 wine functions, and we had a cumulative total of 907 members and guests attending our functions over that 12 month period.

In 2003, there were 15 events with a cumulative attendance of 939 members and guests. The year started off well when we held an extraordinary event where we entertained more than 60 Italian winemakers and winery representatives when they visited Singapore. Each winery donated a case of their best wines for the dinner, and there were so many wines that even with 190 members and guests in attendance, the dinner had to be divided into three sections, each being served with their own list of about 20 wines. It was certainly a memorable night of great wine, food, fellowship and wine education.

In terms of membership, we reached another historical high of 192 members at the end of 2002, and by the end of 2003, this increased to 195. In 2002 we had 24 new or re-joining members, whilst the same figure for 2003 was 15.

We have also been very fortunate in the area of wineries Visitors. Over the year in 2003, we welcomed and hosted more than 100 winery owners, representatives or wine-makers, the most we have ever entertained in any one calendar year. This meant that our members were able to meet a wide number of wine personalities over the year.