Voting Member
Voting Member
VOTING MEMBER
Requirements & Benefits
A craft distiller defined as:
- Creating original spirits distilled by the DSP that reflect a handcrafted vision and approach to production, including fermenting, distilling, redistilling, blending, infusing, aging, proofing, bottling and labeling. NOTE: This does not mean all products for a given DSP have to be ‘craft spirits.’ As long as at least one product being produced meets the requirements of Voting Member, the entity will be considered for membership as a voting member. 
- Holding TTB-approved labels that state “Distilled By” followed by the name of the DSP. 
- With annual production from all sources not exceeding 100,000 proof gallons removed from bond. 
- Independently-owned with less than 25% of the craft distillery owned/controlled by members in the alcoholic beverage industry who are not themselves craft distillers. 
- Membership includes voting rights; i.e., one vote for a single representative of the company. 
- Must be a member in good standing and agree to adhere to and uphold the Guild’s Code of Ethics. 
- Annual Dues: $200 (or pro-rated to $100 7/1-12/31 of current year for new members only). 
BENEFITS include:
- Full voting rights on MCDG matters. 
- Experienced representation to advocate on state and federal legislative matters affecting the craft distillery industry. 
- Collective status to leverage purchasing power (i.e. insurance, bulk commodity discounts, etc.). 
- Listing on MCDG website and other social media including logo, distillery description and location on online Missouri Spirits Expedition map. 
- Access to MCDG member-only website and data. 
- Listing on Missouri Spirits Expedition map and with option to participate in Missouri Spirits Expedition Program. 
- Access to MCDG marketing materials. 
- Invitation to MCDG member-only promotional, educational, and social events. 
- Permission to use MCDG logo at booths and events. 
NOTE: These benefits are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to members in a timely manner by the MCDG Board of Directors.
MCDG Voting Member Membership Requirements & Benefits
A craft distiller defined as:
- Creating original spirits distilled by the DSP that reflect a handcrafted vision and approach to production, including fermenting, distilling, redistilling, blending, infusing, aging, proofing, bottling and labeling. NOTE: This does not mean all products for a given DSP have to be ‘craft spirits.’ As long as at least one product being produced meets the requirements of Voting Member, the entity will be considered for membership as a voting member. 
- Holding TTB-approved labels that state “Distilled By” followed by the name of the DSP. 
- With annual production from all sources not exceeding 100,000 proof gallons removed from bond. 
- Independently-owned with less than 25% of the craft distillery owned/controlled by members in the alcoholic beverage industry who are not themselves craft distillers. 
- Membership includes voting rights; i.e., one vote for a single representative of the company. 
- Must be a member in good standing and agree to adhere to and uphold the Guild’s Code of Ethics (BELOW). 
- Annual Dues: $200 (or pro-rated to $100 7/1-12/31 of current year for new members only). 
BENEFITS include:
- Full voting rights on MCDG matters. 
- Experienced representation to advocate on state and federal legislative matters affecting the craft distillery industry. 
- Collective status to leverage purchasing power (i.e. insurance, bulk commodity discounts, etc.). 
- Listing on MCDG website and other social media including logo, distillery description and location on online Missouri Spirits Expedition map. 
- Access to MCDG member-only website and data. 
- Listing on Missouri Spirits Expedition map and with option to participate in Missouri Spirits Expedition Program. 
- Access to MCDG marketing materials with members-only pricing 
- Invitation to MCDG member-only promotional, educational, and social events 
- Permission to use MCDG logo at booths and events. 
NOTE: These benefits are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to members in a timely manner by the MCDG Board of Directors.
Questions?
Contact Tara Steffens
tara@pinckneybend.com
Remember to forward your company logo.
Forward a digital file with your company’s logo to Lynn DeLean-Weber, ldweber@edelbrandpuredistilling.com .
