THE NEXT KAMLOOPS BEEKEEPERS MEETING
Important Reminder
November 21, 2018 is the next Meeting of the Kamloops Beekeepers.
The Kamloops Branch of the BCHPA meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each second month, except during the summer. Our next meeting is at on Wednesday November 21, 2018. We meet in the Culinary Arts building at TRU, at 6:30pm. Our meetings are not only educational, but offer a chance to meet beekeepers and talk bees; what could be better than that?
"FUNRAISERS"
Here's another fun fact! You can participate in our fundraisers at each meeting! You may come away with some cool swag (how about a new queen for next spring?) You can support your club by donating an item to the "funraisers". Contact Joanne Nicklas or Nancy Burkholder
BE THERE AND BE HEARD!
2018 BCHPA membership fee and renewal ($40 for most of us)
the Kamloops Branch fee is due ($20 for 2018).
You can print a membership form to the BCHPA from that website, and add the local Branch details to that form. Please be ready to give your paperwork to the Treasurer or Membership Chair at the
Thank you for making this task go smoothly!
0. Call to Order 6:30pm -Sign in paper and name tags available as you enter -
Please note that the Raffle is being run by: TBD. Be sure to get your tickets!
To be drawn after the break.
Adoption of Agenda as posted to website Minutes Sept Meeting; call for errors or omissions
Old Business
4.1 Education/School Outreach; Rob Hunter report on the success this year
4.2 Mentor Program - Ed Zurawell report on the success
4.4 Fund Raising - TBD - sponsorship & raffles at meetings and field days. If you have anything (new or gently used, or a service) to donate which raises funds for our club, please contact Joanne before the meeting or event, so the tickets or forms can be ready! Thanks for supporting the club by buying tickets and by donating items.
5.1 Club Calendar Lawrence Bergstrand report on the success this year so far
- Insurance for field days (was there insurance for the last field day)
- Advertising our field days (what media do we use and who has access for these publications)
New Business
6.3 Budget for 2019
6.4 Fund Raising Committee -in need of a new chairperson to run this program
6.5 Lifetime Memberships - announce recipients
6.6 Website - Beth Quire
6.7 Report on the AGM held in Victoria Ed Zurwell
- Gift certs and letters of thanks to the hosts of the field days
7.0 Annual general election: a)Positions up for election President 2nd vice Director 3 year term Director 2 year term Director 1 year term Treasurer
9.0. Adjourn business meeting 10. Refreshments - Thanks to Val King for preparing the beverages, and to Steven Z, Amber M, and Jane for the snacks. Looking for someone to take over this task.
Education: Beth Quire Talk about the changes introduced to the proposed new website
New Members Welcome!
If you are interested in becoming a member come and see what all the buzzz is about!
Mentors Program
A program that allows new beekeepers to work with experienced beekeepers has been developed. To find out more about this, contact the Mentor Manager at kamloopsbeekeepersmentors@gmail.com or the website mail at kamloopsbeekeepers@gmail.com. We are currently seeking members who would like to act as mentors.
A Program Overview and the Program Guidelines are available on this site under Mentors Program.
A program that allows new beekeepers to work with experienced beekeepers has been developed. To find out more about this, contact the Mentor Manager at kamloopsbeekeepersmentors@gmail.com or the website mail at kamloopsbeekeepers@gmail.com. We are currently seeking members who would like to act as mentors.
A Program Overview and the Program Guidelines are available on this site under Mentors Program.