Wilson County Beekeepers

Meeting Minutes – Monday, 4 May 2015

Carey Mitchell, President of the Wilson County Beekeepers welcomed 97 members and guests to the May 4, 2015 meeting at the Ward Ag Center.

Those in attendance approved the April minutes as posted in the last newsletter.

Old Business Discussed:

• A reminder to newbees — be sure to get your bees ordered, if you haven’t done so and seek out a mentor that you can work with. Remember that it isn’t your mentor’s job to do your work and he/she can’t tell if you have a problem, unless
  you notify them. Stay in contact.
• Fred Dawson said he will be ordering caps in tan and pink for the ladies. Also, this is the final day to order shirts..
• Karen Dawson thanked those that helped with Farm Day and appreciated everyone’s involvement. She stated that she could use
  more help next year.
• Field Day is scheduled for May 23 and alternate rain day of May 30. Three yards: Mt. Juliet, Lebanon and Watertown. Veils are required.
• The Swarm List was set and members were asked to check to see that their information was correct.

New Business Discussed:

• WCBA is donating the video ‘Natural Beekeeping’ in honor of James Robinson to the Lebanon Public Library. Peggy and Andrew accepted the video for delivery
• The WCBA Newbee Scholarship was discussed for those that attended the October 2013 Short Course. Awards will be presented at the June picnic and those in the running are Phillip Chapman, Jessica Dodds, Mark Goodrich and sally Syes. Any other participants attending the October ’13 short course that feel they may be eligible are to contact Petra for review. Those attending the October 14 short course will be eligible next year.
• Petra discussed the picnic with is scheduled for June 1. The club is providing barbeque, coffee, cold drinks, eating supplies, and each family is asked to bring a covered dish AND a dessert. Volunteers are bringing sweet tea, unsweet tea and lemonade. Our charity (as voted on in November) is New Leash on Life and we will be gathering items on their wish list along with monetary donations. Invitations will go out two weeks prior to the event and RSVP’s are requested to be sure we have enough meat and seats.

Fred’s To-Do List:

1. Inspect Colony for queen cells and congestion
2. Watch for swarming
3. Supers do not work in the garage—when supers are on NO SYRUP FEEDING OR CHEMICAL TREATMENT
4. Read—-Read—–Read

David Laferney, President of the Cookeville Beekeepers, had an interesting presentation on nucs… what they are, how to make them, use them, and sell them.

Announcements:

• Next meeting, Monday, June 1—bring your covered dish and dessert plus donations for
  New Leash on Life—RSVP.

With Fred leaving early, Carey and Terry Goodrich handed out this month’s door prizes. Congrats to this month’s winners: Peggy Robinson, Denise Grogan, JD Vantrease, Andy Harper, JD Ginder,
and Andy Robinson.

Meeting adjourned around 8:15 for refreshments and fellowship.

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Respectfully submitted: Petra Mitchell, Secretary/Treasurer
Wilson County Beekeepers Association
May 6, 2015
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