Apple Grove Beekeepers Association September 19, 2017 minutes VP Mark Clements is filling in for Dennis today and opened the meeting in prayer. John Beers gave his treasures report, report attached. Marc Racette and John Beers talked about our upcoming beginner Bee class on November 4th. Mark Clements, John Beers and Mike Snavely will be teaching, currently we only have two people registered. Discussion about the decal was had, the membership brought up wanting the logo on hats and shirts as well. Sherrie Kelly, Ashley Powell and Eileen Carroll James Maitland will be on a committee to come up with buttons, tee-shirts and hats. Mark Clements opened the floor for anyone to discuss anything be
Dennis opened with voting on our new logo, #3 was chosen. Susie discussed making window decals for our cars. Beginner bee school will be taught November 4, Marc Racette is to find interested persons to teach. Effective September 1, the closed Facebook group will be for members only. The Virginia State Fair is coming, Contact Denis if you would like to work at the honey bee booth this year and sell honey. It’s a 4 hour block and your entrance fee is paid for you. John Beers gave his treasurers report. John Beers gave a presentation on mites and how to use Apivar and how to treat for Nosema. Hives should weigh 65 pounds by November, start feeding to get the numbers up if you need to.
