Tupelo Beekeepers Association 13 Sep 2021
Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 1800.
Members present:
James Morris (president), Mark Wolf (VP), Betsy Straley (MAL), Chris Liddle (secretary), Jack DePue, Charles Hay, Skipper Turk, Tim Brehm, Joseph Slay, Esther Dorsten, Bubba and Laurie Cobb, Buddy Rich, Steven Revell, Reno Plenge, Amber Pippen, Faith Bell, Patty Kelly, Dirk and Jacoba Neitzel
Secretary Report: Aug Minutes were sent out to general membership for review. No comments received. Minutes approved as written. List of members and contact information distributed via email.
Emil Albrecht asked about having some information about individual members listed with the info distribution. It would be completely voluntary if people want to do that. Send your information to the secretary via email.
Treasurer Report: There is currently $1304.18 in TBA account. There is 1 payment still pending to reimburse secretary $150.80 for GoDaddy payment.
Old Business:
1. Loan Locker: Secretary still needs to look into getting a “square” account or app easily and inexpensively to charge credit cards as needed. (open)
2. American Farm Bureau plans to eradicate the popcorn tree by introducing a beetle: No update.
(open)
3. T-shirts with club logo: Further discussion. Little Village is going to start doing printing. It was decided that it would be better for members who want a T-shirt with the TBA logo to obtain it on demand, rather than the club purchase T-shirts that may sit un-purchased at club expense. (open)
New Business:
1. November Elections for New Officers: We we be accepting nominations for new bluc officers Sep
through October. Members may nominate themselves for office. Secretary will contact any persons
nominated to see if they wish to run. Persons running for office will have the opportunity to speak to
the membership at the October meeting. Election will be held in November. Please nominate people to
the secretary via email. (open)
2. James Morris informed the membership that he has 100 telescoping tops and 100 screened bottom
boards he is giving away. First come, first served. Address given. (info)
3. Pro DFM did not arrive for members to purchase at tonight’s meeting. (Discussed during last month’s
presentation). James Morris will pick it up and members may purchase 1/2-1lb bags from him at cost.
$30/lb (info)
Presentation: Chris Liddle presented on Anaphylaxis and the beekeeper. What happens during anaphylaxis was discussed. She presented her recent episode of anaphylactic shock and the need for all beekeepers to have an EpiPen. Physicians will prescribe an EpiPen for beekeepers and if you have insurance, these pens are affordable and potentially life saving. You can have an anaphylactic episode even if you have been stung previously (multiple times) with no problems.
Adjourned at 1900
Electronically signed, 21 Aug 2021
Christine Liddle, Secretary, TBA
Electronically signed, 23 Aug 2021
James Morris, President, TBA
Tupelo Beekeepers Association 13 Sep 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 Aug 2021 were sent to the board members and general membership. No comments or corrections received. Approved as written.
Old Business:
1. Secretary paid $150.80 for next 3 years of Go Daddy account to host TBA website. Reimbursement authorized by the board at July meeting. Payment is still pending.
2. Loan Locker: Secretary still needs to look into getting a “square” account or app to easily and inexpensively to charge credit cards as needed. (open)
New Business:
1. Officer Nominations for November election: Discussed taking nominations Sep through October.
October meeting, those running may talk to the membership. Vote in November for new officers.
Agreed upon by all. Will be presented to the membership at Sep meeting. (open)
Adjourned at 1800.
Electronically signed, 21 Sep 2021
Christine Liddle, Secretary, TBA
Electronically signed, 23 Sep 2021
James Morris, President, TBA
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