Tupelo Beekeepers Association 9 Aug 2021
Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 1800.
Members present:
James Morris (president), Mark Wolf (VP), Chris Liddle (secretary), Jack DePue, Stan Peacock, Charles Hay, Skipper Turk, Tim Brehm, Joseph Slay, Esther Dorsten, Scott Chandler, Bubba and Laurie Cobb, Danny and Shannon Bost, Buddy Rich, James Rish, Eric and Susan Pitts, Tom and Shannon Perkins, Steven Revell
Secretary Report: July Minutes were sent out to general membership for review. No comments received. Minutes approved as written. List of members and contact information to be distributed at next meeting.
Treasurer Report: Dues continue to be collected. 4 new members tonight. There is currently $1184.18
in TBA account. There is 1 payment pending to reimburse secretary $150.80 for GoDaddy payment/
hosting website for another 3 years.
Old Business:
1. Loan Locker: Nobody has asked to borrow the extractor at this time. Discussed credit card prior to someone borrowing it, yet we have no way to charge a credit card for repairs if broken. One of the membership stated we can get a “square” account or app easily and inexpensively to charge credit cards as needed. Secretary will look into obtaining this for the club. (open)
2. American Farm Bureau plans to eradicate the popcorn tree by introducing a beetle: Secretary looked at their website today regarding the popcorn tree. There is lots of information about how destructive the tree is, yet there is no information posted about possible eradication. Will continue to monitor the situation. (open)
3. TBA Stickers: Skipper Turk brought in the new stickers and they look great. These stickers are perfect for putting on Yeti cups, glass of cars etc. Not recommended to be put on the paint of cars because they are opaque. This logo is camera ready. Several stickers sold to members for $5/sticker. Secretary has the remaining stickers and they are available for purchase. (closed)
4. Social: No interest in social at this time. This item has been tabled. (closed)
New Business:
1. Jim Rish brought up the possibility of getting T-shirts made with club logo. Lady in Blountstown does discount printing. No consensus. (open)
Presentation:
Danny Bost, President of the Central Panhandle Beekeepers Association (UF extension in Chipley), presented on why he got into beekeeping and things the Chipley club has done to increase membership, particularly among the backyard beekeepers. He recommends getting with animal control and pest control to ensure beekeepers are notified prior to bees being killed for possible rescue. Push registration of backyard hives to improve educational benefits. UFAS has a bee yard for an educational tool. Ag agent has release of liability forms for doing cutouts. Danny asked about a new beekeeper’s binder that he heard TBA gave out. There was discussion that previous treasurer, Tom, had done this and passed some out prior to the hurricane but nobody knows of whereabouts at this time. Discussion/Q&A regarding probiotic and protein feeding of bees with strong antimicrobials or DFM/Pro DFM vs essential oils. Discussion of doing a bulk purchase vs small packs available at Millie Bees.
Adjourned at 1900
Electronically signed, 11 Aug 2021
Christine Liddle, Secretary, TBA
Electronically signed, 13 Aug 2021
James Morris, President, TBA
Tupelo Beekeepers Association 12 July 2021
Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 1750.
Members present:
James Morris (president), Mark Wolf (VP), Betsy Straley (MAL), Chris Liddle (secretary)
Minutes: Minutes of June 2021 were sent to the board members and general membership. No comments or corrections received. Approved as written.
New Business:
1. Get together: We discussed having a social get together of club members. This idea will be presented to the general membership tonight.
Old Business:
1. Loan Locker:
a. 8 frame electric extractor obtained by James Morris. It is currently at the secretary’s house and is available for loan. A demonstrataion of the extractor will be presented during the general meeting tonight. It must be returned clean. It was discussed about getting a credit card prior to someone borrowing it, yet we have no way to charge a credit card for repairs if broken. Will discuss further.
(open)
Adjourned at 1800.
Electronically signed, 13 July 2021
Christine Liddle, Secretary, TBA
Electronically signed, 15 July 2021
James Morris, President, TBA
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