Burke County Beekeepers Association, Morganton, North Carolina

MINUTES OF BURKE COUNTY BEEKEEPERS

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:  04/08/19
Officer Presiding:  Drew Laningham
Members Attending:  17
Guest(s): 3
 
 
Business & Announcements:
  • Welcome
 
  • No Old Business
 
  • Minutes from March meeting approved.
 
  • Announced there were 20 students at last month’s beekeeping school and everything went very well.  Drew Lanningham, President of Burke County Beekeepers Association, thanked everyone who assisted with the event.
 
  • Drew emphasized the importance of hive inspections and they are easier with a buddy or mentor.  Distributed hive inspection lists and discussed some of the items on the lists.  Discussed tasks that need to be done this time of year.
 
  • Welcomed back Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yates.
 
  • Burke County Beekeepers Association’s Treasurer Charles Wilson gave his report.
 
  • Four attendees were students from the bee school and were recognized.
 
  • President, Drew Lanningham, introduced guest speaker Dr. Patrice Kirchoff.
 
  • Presentation: Medical Management of Anaphylaxis which is a total body reaction due to a specific allergen.
  • Dr. Kirchoff offered to send the necessary State of NC documentation for each attendee completing the course to be authorized to administer Epinephrine to a person experiencing anaphylaxis if no other medical assistance is available.  With this authorization the person will be protected by law to prevent legal action from other parties.  After the authorizations come back, Dr. Kirchoff said she would write a prescription for an Epipen.
  • Dr. Kirchoff’s power point presentation reviewed the signs of anaphylaxis and the importance of administering epinephrine as quickly as possible to prevent severity or loss of life.
  • The presentation included specific points as to what happens in a person’s body when there is a reaction.
  • Different causes were identified.
  • Discussed the appropriate and needed action by the person who is attending to the person suffering from Anaphylaxis.
  • Examples of different forms of Epinephrine were displayed on screen and kit from BCBA member Willie Pascal.
  • How to administer Epinephrine (Epipen) was demonstrated.
  • Rule of thumb… if a reaction goes past the skin… then administer Epinephrine
  • ***Most important… if ever in doubt… administer Epinephrine***
  • Shop around for best prices and coupons are available.
  • Closed with questions from attendees.
 
  • Drew thanked Dr. Kirchoff for her presentation.
 
  • Drew is working to make BCBA an 501(3)(c) non-profit organization.
 
  • Drew closed the meeting… next meeting scheduled for May 13, 2019.
 
  • Dr. Kirchoff became a member of the Burke County Beekeepers Association!
 
  • Submitted By:  Lisa Miller, Secretary
 
 
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Minutes of Bee Meetings
  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:  03/11/19
Officer Presiding:  Drew Laningham
Members Attending:  15
Guest(s): 8
Business & Announcements:
  • Welcome
  • January Minutes were approved with one correction.  The Open House was held on February 11 instead of March 11, 2019
  • Burke County Beekeepers Association member, Willie Pascal, attended the 2019 Spring NCSBA conference in Monroe, NC on 3/1 and 3/2/2019.  Mr. Pascal reviewed speakers and briefly described their subjects of interest.
  • Mr. Pascal stated the Eastern Apicultural Society 2019 Conference will be July 15 – July 19, 2019 in Greenville, SC.  https://www.easternapiculture.org/
  • President, Drew Lanningham, introduced guest speaker Karen Speer of Sweet Betsy Farm.
  • Ms. Speer, along with her husband Ed, are owners and operators of “The Honey House at Sweet Betsy Farm” in Marion NC. https://www.sweetbetsyfarm.com/
  • Ms. Speer’s presentation regarding how to sell honey commercially can be found on her web site:  https://www.sweetbetsyfarm.com/small_business.
  • The presentation includes the steps in starting a business, the resources that are available, and how to grow and capitalize on your work.  Branding… “Know Your Beekeeper; Trust Your Honey”
  • Another great resource: https://www.mcdowellcountyhoneytrail.org/
  • Additional resource… NC Agritourism Networking Association: http://www.nc-ana.org/
  • Bee School will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 – 3:30 with an additional field day on Saturday, March 30 from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Burke County Agricultural Building.
    • The cost of the school is $50 per person which includes 1-year membership to the Burke County Beekeeper’s Association, a reference notebook, and lunch.  There will also be door prizes and bees available for purchase.
    • Please contact President, Drew Laningham, if you would like to attend or have additional questions… drewlaningham@yahoo.com
  • No other items of interest
  • Next scheduled meeting: April 8th at 6:30    
  • Meeting Adjourned
    Submitted By:  Lisa Miller, Secretary

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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
Burke County Beekeepers Association, Morganton, North Carolina