The aromas of fine chocolate and craft whiskey were in the air as AMADC celebrated the start of summer with the ultimate networking party on the rooftop of Jack Rose Dining Saloon on June 14.  The event brought together more than 100 top marketers from around the region to enjoy great food, drinks and camaraderie and offered everyone the unique chance to sample small batch whiskies from three local craft distillers as well as handmade artisanal chocolates.  A big thank you to our event sponsors—Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Copper Fox Distillery, Reservoir Distillery, and Kingsbury Chocolate and Confections—for keeping the evening spirited and sweet! Several lucky attendees won impressive door prizes, including a free Ocean City beach rental, complimentary hotel stays, baskets of craft spirits, and much more. A special thanks to the organizations that contributed to the door prize drawing: Weeklong Ocean City beach rental – Mynor & Associates; 2 night hotel stay – DoubleTree by Hilton; Baskets of whiskies – Pearson’s Liquors & Georgetown Wine and Spirits; DC-NYC roundtrip by luxury Mercedes minibus – Royal Traveler; Limousine service for 8 – Chariots for Hire; Party for 50 including food, beer and wine – Hyatt Place; 10 hours of executive coaching – Thinkinghire; Bottle of Roundstone Rye Whiskey – Catoctin Creek Distilling Company; Private VIP distillery tour and tasting – Reservoir Distillery; Gift tote with handmade chocolates – Kingsbury Chocolates and Confections; 2 comedy show tickets – DC Improv Comedy Club; Custom-made men’s pants – Blank Label; and a custom-made men’s shirt – Davelle Men’s Clothiers.

The evening culminated with the passing of the torch by outgoing AMADC President Mike Gardner to incoming President Regan Lamb as the chapter begins its new fiscal year this month (July 1, 2016).  There will be lots more exciting events to come in the near future so stay tuned…