MINUTES OF BURKE COUNTY BEEKEEPERS

Minutes of Bee Meetings

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​                                          Burke County Beekeepers Association
                                                130 Ammons Drive
                                              Morganton, NC  28655
 
             Drew Laningham – President                              John Waters – Vice President
             Charles Wilson – Treasurer                                  Lisa Miller – Secretary
                                       Dr. John Spriggle – Program Chairman
 
Meeting Date:  01-14-19
Officer Presiding:  Drew Laningham
Members Attending:  27
Guest(s): 1 – Candace Pryor
 
Treasurer Report:  Charles Wilson distributed copies of the report
 
Business & Announcements:

• Welcome

 

• Introduction of 2019 Officers

 

• October Minutes were approved – no minutes after October

 

• Open House will be held on March 11, 2019 at the Burke County Cooperative Extension Center at 6:00.

                    Booth Subjects and Assigned Members
            1. Training Hive- John Waters
            2. Top Bar Hive- Rusty Jones
            3. Honeybee Life Cycle- (not yet assigned)
            4. Apparel- Kathy Yates
            5. Tools- Ken Yates
            6. Youth Recruitment- East Burke High School Bee Club members
            7. All-In-One Beekeeping Kit for Beginners- (not yet assigned)
                             Please contact Drew if you have any additional suggestions for booth topics:
                             drewlaningham@yahoo.com
                             The Yates have agreed to help with refreshments along with other members.
                             All plans must be finalized at the February meeting on 2-11-19. 
 

• Bee School will be held at the Burke County Cooperative Extension Center on:                             

                                                              March 23rd 9:00 – 3:30 – Guest Speakers
                                                              March 30th 9:00 – 2:00 - Practical Activities
More discussion at the February Meeting.
 

• Dadant will have their 2019 catalog out next month.

 
 

• Randy James notified the association that the Morganton Farmer’s Market is starting an online market.  They will be meeting at the Burke County Cooperative Extension Center on January 17th at 6:00.  The participants first year’s fees will be covered by a grant.  If you are interested in selling your honey, bring your computer to the meeting to complete an application.  Members can also contact Randy for more information:  rdjamesrdj@aol.com.

 

• Drew proposed a study group for certifications.  If interested, please contact Drew or Charles Wilson who is the proctor.

Actual testing will be at the Burke County Cooperative Extension Center.  Some testing certifications will be on 4-27 and other dates are being set up.
 

• Willie proposed Epipen as a subject for a future presentation.

 

• Willie asked members to let him know if they had honey to sell.  He is receiving phone calls asking for local honey.

 
Program Presentation
               Willie Pascal
               Creamed Honey using the Dyce Method
 
Other Items of Interest
Do you have your “To Do” list completed for the winter?  Get ready for the Red Maple in mid-    February!  Spring is coming!
 
Next Meeting:  February 11th, 2019
 
Submitted By:  Lisa Miller, Secretary