NOVEMBER 2009
President’s Message
Hello People,
Greetings and salutations!
First, as those of you who were present at the September and October Club meetings know, we commissioned a plaque of thanks and appreciation for Ray. We also presented Eunice with a gift certificate for supplies at a local art supply store. Everett and Lisa visited to present them to the Michauds. A neat, unintended consequence was, it turns out that when Everett and Lisa stopped by, it was during a particularly tough time for Ray, due to the various procedures and tests he’s been undergoing. The visit and the plaque, I’ve heard, both lifted his spirits. So I say hey, if that helps, we ought to drop another one off this month!
Ray, on behalf of the Bristol County Beekeepers Association, I want to Thank You for your interest, willingness to help and answer questions, visit, discuss, explain, explain again, make presentations; generally carry the ball when it needed to be carried. And Eunice, Thank You for answering the phone ever so patiently, helping at meetings, helping keep the books square; generally being a cheerful soul and good sport. Thank you both, very much. We, the Club, very much appreciate that you are members of the Bristol County Beekeepers Association. And now Life Members! Congratulations!
Now, back at the ranch, have you found it pretty amazing how in spite of all of our planning, both ‘successes’ and ‘failures’ happen but most of all, if a good attitude is maintained, things tend to work out well? And doesn’t that just relate to beekeeping? Ah, the parallels. Any recent discussion I’ve had about bees has, at some point, raised the point about ‘what a strange year it’s been.’ Well, yes, it was a ‘year to remember’. And I say ‘Forward ho!’ We’re into the late fall/early winter management part of the cycle, with aims of getting to and through the spring. So, what practices should be employed? Wrap? Feed? Screen bottom board covered? By keeping our balance, a clear head, and positive attitude we can take judicious steps to ‘keep’ our bees healthy for this next leg. Don’t you just love it?!
For this month, by popular demand, Don Adams visits again. Don will be speaking about ‘Processing and Uses for Wax.’ After the honey has been uncapped and you have the cappings… Don has some ideas about what to do next. It ought to be good and relevant.
A friendly reminder is posted elsewhere about dues. Please make it easier on Bob and Doreen, and settle up earlier than later. It works well. Thank You.
Also elsewhere is a ditty about this year’s Christmas party. Christmas is on a Friday, and we meet the Tuesday before. So we figured, (at Jeani’s insistence!) it’d be a good year to have a party. Here, here! Parties are enjoyable, often memorable and a good chance to talk bees. It’s nice that this year’s timing works well.
One last thing: we’ll be meeting in the auditorium this month. There’s a ‘Parent Teacher’ meeting the same night and we’ve been ‘bumped’. Yet another opportunity to adapt, improvise and overcome! Ah, the journey of beekeeping.
I hope this finds you and yours doing well. And from my family and me to you and yours, please accept our heartfelt best wishes for a meaningful Thanksgiving. Cheers, Greg
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOVEMBER MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM
November 24th ~ Topic Don Adams ~ Processing and Uses for Wax
December 22nd ~ Pot Luck Christmas Party
January 26th ~ Topic TBA
February 23rd ~ Topic TBA
March 23rd ~ Topic TBA
April 27th ~ Topic TBA
May 25th ~ Topic TBA
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY
Jeani Warish is heading up the committee in charge of planning the party. A flyer will be coming out shortly ~ potluck…Yankee swap…talkin’ all things bees…mark your calendars!
MINUTES TO GENERAL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2009
Meeting began at 7:37 PM. There was no treasurer’s report; a motion was made to accept the secretary’s minutes as written in the September newsletter. Motion was seconded and passed.
Elections are being held in January, so we need a nominating committee. Jeani Warish, Greg Boyd, Richard Cusolito, and Sarah Murray volunteered. Nominations will be at the November meeting. We also need 3 people to audit the books. Celeste Turner, Julie Lynn, and Doreen Laboa volunteered to do it.
BEE SCHOOL ~ Feb. 16th and 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and April 7th. Classes start at 7 PM.
WEB SITE ~ Fred is doing a great job; he has redesigned it using wordpress. It was decided to make the mentor link go to all names on the list, and those who wish to answer it may do so, thus giving people several view points to ponder. If you have anything you would like to put on the website, please don’t hesitate to contact Fred.
BEE CULTURE MAGAZINE ~ It only costs $15 if you chose to get your issues online.
Joe Tardif shared a secret of his…putting a mixture of propolis and grapeseed oil on your hands bsfore working your bees makes them sting less. Marla Spivak also suggests using 2 TBLSP sugar instead of alcohol when doing a mite count. For those who like to read, the U. of Minnesota has a great website just chocked full of links to EVERYWHERE!
Everett will deliver the plaque and gift certificate to Ray and Eunice. Ray is still not allowed to be in large crowds due to the chance of infection.
Jeani Warish volunteered to head up the committee to plan the club’s December 22nd potluck Christmas party.
Meeting adjourned 8:37 PM
DUES ARE DUE DUES ARE DUE DUES ARE DUE
Dues are $15 per year. As the bylaws state, notices shall be made in the newsletter for November, December, and January. Well, here’s the November notice! Dues are due. Please make your check out to Bristol County Beekeepers Association and send it to Bob Derosier, 76R Middle Rd. Acushnet, Ma. 02743. Please fill out the Member Renewal Form for 2010 sheet below and mail it or bring it to a Club meeting. PLEASE PRINT all information legibly.
Membership Renewal Form 2010Please provide all of this information when you renew. Please print clearly. Thank You.
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