KBC BOD Dec 21 2021

BOD Meeting Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 @ 6:30 pm by Zoom

Kamloops Branch of BCHPA

1. Call to Order; 6:37 pm. Attending: Bryce Herman, David Bruce, Duane Robinson, Gary Martin, Ian Farber, Joanne Nicklas, Mikael Kjellström. This was a Zoom meeting.
2. Agenda; move to adopt as circulated/posted, m/Duane Robinson, s/Gary Martin, carried
3. Minutes; move to adopt as circulated to BOD/posted on the website, m/Duane Robinson, s/Mikael Kjellström, carried
4. Action Items from the minutes;
   • Honorarium Re: Kamloops Branch – BCHPA Operational Manual
     Confirming the budget of the $300 for the honorarium earmarked in 2021.
   • Presentation of Recognition Plaques – On hold until face-to-face meeting in January.
     Recognize Laurence and Rob. Ordered. $20 per piece. Invoice to come. Will be held until the next face-to-face meeting depending on the pandemic restrictions. 
5. New Business

1. 1. • Discussion Re: Dancing Bee Proposal.
        After reviewing the offer, the executive has made the decision to step away from bulk orders.
      • Discussion Re: Selling Approval on Website/Social Media, etc.
        Stay away from posts that sell a product. Instead focus on resources and resource lists to post that are of interest to the membership. Duane offered to assist with FB admin work.
      • Secretary Position, Governance & Communications Chairs – Ideas and Strategy
        Big challenging filling the  Secretary, governance, communication chairs. Face-to-face meetings would be a good place to involve membership to volunteer and recruit in person. Continue to actively recruit for the positions.

Committee Reports:

• • • Treasures Report – Dave Bruce (Final Budget)
      End up the year at about $13,000. $1000 donation to the Boone Hodgson Wilkinson Trust. A calendar could generate income for the club next year.
    • Governance – Vacant
    • Technology – Mikael Kjellstrom
      Looking for more volunteers to assist with Facebook/Social Media/Website. Duane agreed to assist with FB.
    • Board Development – Gary Martin
      We have positions to fill. First, up is the Secretary position.
    • Events – Nancy Burkholder
      No report.
    • Fundraising – Joanne Nicklas
      Suggestions from  Diane Dunaway were Tech Transfer Program, not a fundraiser, but the grant could assist membership with comb sterilization which is a great benefit. Queen rearing, educational opportunities.
      Look into the deadline for the Tech Transfer Program grant.
    • Education – Ian Farber
      Working on Zoom presentation for January Meeting. Winter feeding/Spring-oriented education. Face-to-Face Introductory Bee course, tentative in the 2nd, 3rd week of March depending on pandemic restrictions. 
    • Communications – Vacant

6. Date Time and Location of the next meeting:

• • • General Meeting Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 @ 6:30 pm via Zoom
    • BOD Meeting Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 @ 6:30 pm

7. Christmas greetings

PDF File of Minutes: 2021-12-21-BOD