SEPTEMBER MEETING:
Thursday, September 15, 2022
For Directions, Parking, Address, and other Information about our MEETING LOCATION - CLICK HERE
Beekeeper Helpline, Potluck SNACKS: 6:30 pm - 6:40 pm
New and Experienced beekeepers helping each other with questions, quandaries, and other beekeeping related challenges... followed by our regular meeting (see below). Virginia is not bringing snacks; however, Dennis will bring coffee (and bottled water) and Virginia will bring cups, napkins, utensils. We encourage you to bring snacks if you wish... or if you are inclined to do more you can bring a potluck dinner dish (not required), but will not go to waste. :) NOTE: some members have expressed desire to bring more than snacks. You are more than welcome to bring potluck dinner sides (pizza, main or side dish)... not mandatory, nor expected, but we will gladly accept your generosity.
Workshop: 6:40 pm - 7:00 pm (if any, to be announced)
Regular Meeting: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Raffle and/or Door Prize Items: Complete 10-Frame Hive (Good Condition/Refurbished)
Please bring items for raffle. We have ran out of raffle items and need to solicit more raffle items for 2022. We are scraping the bottom of the barrel and relying on Dennis, Virginia, Marc, Victoria, and others to come up with things on their own. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SOLICIT ITEMS FOR OUR CLUB RAFFLES. Jennafer has came up with a letter that you can download and print out to carry with you when attempting to acquire donated items. DOWNLOAD LETTER. Remember we will take pizza and dining coupons, coupons for services (hair cuts, manicures, whatever)... doesn't have to be bee related to be enjoyed by a beekeeper.
| basfrafflesolicitationdonationletter.pdf |
One of tonight's raffle items is a combination of donated items to make a complete deep hive (wax-dipped bottom board w/entrance reducer, 10 deep frames with black (wax-coated) foundation (5 new, 5 slightly used), deep box (cleaned/refurb, painted custom), and slightly used telescoping cover.
AGENDA
Beekeepers Q&A (6:30 - 6:40 pm approximately) Questions answered and solutions offered. Sponsored by the Education Committee. Note: We have shortened this Q&A to 10 minutes due to not many questions being asked until after the meeting... and this will allow for Pre-Meeting Short Workshop other other sharing when available.
Pre-Meeting Short Workshop - If any, to be announced
(6:40 approximately - 7:00 pm)
Regular Business Meeting (promptly at 7:00 pm)
Call to Order
Introduction of Guests and New Members - Marc Brennan
Secretary's Report (Minutes) ~ Jennafer (and/or Lora)
NOTE: Minutes are now (when possible) being emailed out on the morning of the day of the meeting to active members (regularly attending 2022 meetings and signing in). If you don't see it in your email inbox then check your JUNK MAIL FOLDER, but no need to worry (definitely no need to complain or whine), because you will also find the minutes on our website and accessible by cell-phone prior to 7:00 pm meeting. PLUS: we will also have hard-copy (printouts) available to hand out prior to the 7:00 pm business portion of the meeting. Handy MINUTES template for those who may be asked to take minutes in the absence of our Secretary or Jennafer.. or other reasons.
Treasurer's Report ~ Virginia
Education Committee Report: Usually None (this is NOT same as mentoring report below) This will become relevant only after an Education Committee has met and done things to report.
Apiary Report: - by VP Marc Brennan Check Facebook & Website for detailed reports. Dennis can and may pull up the website to supplement Marc's verbal report with photos or additional details.
Mentoring Committee Report: Check Facebook & Website for detailed reports. If anybody present that was mentored, then they may wish to tell about their experiences since they last attended a meeting. Dennis can and may pull up the website to supplement their verbal report.
Florida State Beekeepers Association Report ~ Currently none..
Communication Committee Report: Website, Facebook, Blog, Newsletter, etc.
Unfinished or Old Business ~ Securing future speakers and topic exploration. Jennafer is filling in permanently by assisting Secretary by taking minutes at each meeting (Lora or others may be asked to take minutes in rare absence of Jennafer). Chris no longer our apiary inspector (still no word on who is his replacement),... status of Chris and new apiary inspector? future events/outings (Brie has volunteered for October)... suggesting hospitality committee to consist of possibly Marsha Ellis, Jennafer Snyder, Victoria Butz, Harold P. Curtis Honey in LaBelle plans to contribute something for our raffles, more suggestions to keep meeting short/concise and free time for more education, speaker acquisition/speaking topics, etc., 2022 Honey Bee Expo (Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association) huge bee EVENT October 1, 2022 Dennis appeared in FLORIDA WEEKLY, continued efforts in securing donations from businesses for use in our raffles (Dennis & Jennafer have been working on this... any others?), continued efforts for outings and events (Brie is signed up for October... more details?), purchase a second deck box (Keter White 230 gallon) for the apiary (one box is not enough to hold our equipment... in the absence of a trailer, etc.)
Pre-Meeting Short Workshop - If any, to be announced
(6:40 approximately - 7:00 pm)
Regular Business Meeting (promptly at 7:00 pm)
Call to Order
Introduction of Guests and New Members - Marc Brennan
Secretary's Report (Minutes) ~ Jennafer (and/or Lora)
NOTE: Minutes are now (when possible) being emailed out on the morning of the day of the meeting to active members (regularly attending 2022 meetings and signing in). If you don't see it in your email inbox then check your JUNK MAIL FOLDER, but no need to worry (definitely no need to complain or whine), because you will also find the minutes on our website and accessible by cell-phone prior to 7:00 pm meeting. PLUS: we will also have hard-copy (printouts) available to hand out prior to the 7:00 pm business portion of the meeting. Handy MINUTES template for those who may be asked to take minutes in the absence of our Secretary or Jennafer.. or other reasons.
Treasurer's Report ~ Virginia
Education Committee Report: Usually None (this is NOT same as mentoring report below) This will become relevant only after an Education Committee has met and done things to report.
Apiary Report: - by VP Marc Brennan Check Facebook & Website for detailed reports. Dennis can and may pull up the website to supplement Marc's verbal report with photos or additional details.
Mentoring Committee Report: Check Facebook & Website for detailed reports. If anybody present that was mentored, then they may wish to tell about their experiences since they last attended a meeting. Dennis can and may pull up the website to supplement their verbal report.
Florida State Beekeepers Association Report ~ Currently none..
Communication Committee Report: Website, Facebook, Blog, Newsletter, etc.
Unfinished or Old Business ~ Securing future speakers and topic exploration. Jennafer is filling in permanently by assisting Secretary by taking minutes at each meeting (Lora or others may be asked to take minutes in rare absence of Jennafer). Chris no longer our apiary inspector (still no word on who is his replacement),... status of Chris and new apiary inspector? future events/outings (Brie has volunteered for October)... suggesting hospitality committee to consist of possibly Marsha Ellis, Jennafer Snyder, Victoria Butz, Harold P. Curtis Honey in LaBelle plans to contribute something for our raffles, more suggestions to keep meeting short/concise and free time for more education, speaker acquisition/speaking topics, etc., 2022 Honey Bee Expo (Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association) huge bee EVENT October 1, 2022 Dennis appeared in FLORIDA WEEKLY, continued efforts in securing donations from businesses for use in our raffles (Dennis & Jennafer have been working on this... any others?), continued efforts for outings and events (Brie is signed up for October... more details?), purchase a second deck box (Keter White 230 gallon) for the apiary (one box is not enough to hold our equipment... in the absence of a trailer, etc.)
New Business ~ Scheduling apiary meeting day for near future (approx. 2 weeks from now),
ADJOURNMENT (followed by 15 minute break, raffle, revisit workshop topic (if desired), etc. and reconvening for our main presentation)
MAIN PROGRAM (Speakers, Addresses, Main Feature or Presentation)
Topic: Equipment/Frame Storage and Wax Moth Protection
Speaker: Usually (U.O.N) Dennis: (includes Q&A and usually will include related handouts for your notebooks when applicable). Handouts from past talks are available upon request if you missed meetings.
P.S. Reminder: Please sign Release of Liability Statements (if you have not already done so) so we may use your pictures, etc. for brochures, educational materials, website, etc.: Virginia Riggs Special note: This is a release to allow other members to view your information (including posting of photos, etc. on website, blog, club directories, e-mail notices, etc.). Please do not abuse the membership list, it is NOT for contacting our entire membership to complain, be negative, or to criticize our club or our leadership, but is intended to be a list for contacting mentors, friends, committee members, etc.. Please do not copy e-mails to the entire list on every matter. If you do use the list for mass e-mail to entire membership, please use blind copy (B.C.C.) and other methods to protect (hide) e-mail addresses from malicious eyes.
Raffle Items: Please help by bringing in items for our monthly meeting raffles. Bee related items are of primary interest, but other items may be well-liked.
file: 2202seviheeB.docx
ADJOURNMENT (followed by 15 minute break, raffle, revisit workshop topic (if desired), etc. and reconvening for our main presentation)
MAIN PROGRAM (Speakers, Addresses, Main Feature or Presentation)
Topic: Equipment/Frame Storage and Wax Moth Protection
Speaker: Usually (U.O.N) Dennis: (includes Q&A and usually will include related handouts for your notebooks when applicable). Handouts from past talks are available upon request if you missed meetings.
P.S. Reminder: Please sign Release of Liability Statements (if you have not already done so) so we may use your pictures, etc. for brochures, educational materials, website, etc.: Virginia Riggs Special note: This is a release to allow other members to view your information (including posting of photos, etc. on website, blog, club directories, e-mail notices, etc.). Please do not abuse the membership list, it is NOT for contacting our entire membership to complain, be negative, or to criticize our club or our leadership, but is intended to be a list for contacting mentors, friends, committee members, etc.. Please do not copy e-mails to the entire list on every matter. If you do use the list for mass e-mail to entire membership, please use blind copy (B.C.C.) and other methods to protect (hide) e-mail addresses from malicious eyes.
Raffle Items: Please help by bringing in items for our monthly meeting raffles. Bee related items are of primary interest, but other items may be well-liked.
file: 2202seviheeB.docx
