About Us

2010 Board of Directors
(to contact the board members, email Tammy Reus)
President: Tamara Reus, Livermore
Vice President:Norman Petermeier, Livermore
Secretary: Maryann Brent, Livermore
Membership: Patricia Bias, Dublin
Promotion & Events: Don Milanese, Livermore
Special Assignments: Tina Rose, Livermore
Past President: Dick Ryon, Livermore
Tri-Valley Conservancy Representative: Miriam Miller, Livermore
Webmaster: Sue Koopman, Livermore

North Livermore Sub-Committee:
Tamara Reus
Maryann Brent
Don Milanese
Dick Ryon

Our history
Friends of the Vineyards was founded in 1981,
originally as “Save the Vineyards,” in an effort
to stop development from taking over and
pushing out our local vineyards and wineries.
We are active participants in the founding of the
South Livermore Valley Area Plan (SLVAP,
a specific Alameda County plan for our area) and
County Measure ‘D’ which ensures the preservation
and enlargement of the vineyard/winery area and
limits development outside of city boundaries.
Friends of the Vineyards supports
Tri-Valley Conservancy, founded under SLVAP.
Because we are one of the stakeholders, we appoint
one of the Conservancy’s board members.
The conservancy holds conservation easements on
vineyard land, thus preserving them against future
development in perpetuity– one of our major goals.
We look for further preservation and extension of
the vineyards and other agricultural uses and open
spaces, with current emphasis on North Livermore.

Mission Statement

Friends of the Vineyards is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the vineyards, agricultural lands, and open spaces of the Livermore and Amador Valleys and adjacent regions.

Vision Statement
Because of the Tri-Valley region’s Mediterranean climate, undeveloped land within it must be protected as a most precious resource for our communities. To this end, the goals of the Friends of the Vineyards are:
• To identify Tri-Valley land adaptable for agricultural uses and to help create conservation strategies for that identified land.
• To develop and support legislation and policies that protect the identified land
• To educate our communities in viticulture and wine-making and promote local agricultural products.

We are Dedicated:
to preserving and enhancing the Livermore Valley area as one of California's most historic and premium wine-growing regions. FOV vigorously promotes the area through programs, projects and activities.

Vineyards are an important part of the heritage of the Livermore Valley;  grapes thrive in its gravelly soil and moderate climate. This picturesque setting is home to over 20 wineries and numerous grape growers.  Located in canyons to the west of Livermore are three additional wineries. The potential exists for many more wineries and vineyards.

We Encourage:
support for the valley wineries and grape growers. We work to ensure the preservation of the viticultural lands in what has become known as the "Fertile Crescent" south of Livermore and east of Pleasanton. This valuable resource must not be allowed to slip away to encroaching development. It is an important asset of the Livermore Valley, the East Bay Area and the State of California. We invite you to join us in this endeavor!