Tupelo Beekeepers Association 9 May 2023
Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 1900.
Members present:
Skipper Turk (President), James Morris (VP), Betsy Straley (MAL), Tim Brehm (Treasurer), Chris Liddle (Secretary), Charles Hay, Buddy Rich, Larry Cantu, Jeff & Alisa Perry, Stephen Revell, Shelia Randolph, Charlotte Cooper, Eklizabeth Becton. Pay Bush, Sam Mello, Aaron Wellons, Grady Stanley, Sheila & Bert Randolph, Brandon Henderson, Patti & Hubert Maloy
Secretary Report: Apr 2022 Minutes were sent out to general membership for review. No comment/discussion. Minutes approved as written.
Treasurer Report: There is $1614.16 in the TBA account. Nothing pending
Old Business:
1. Millville Community Garden: 2 hives after split last month. Both doing well. (open)
2. Extractor: Nothing new. (open)
3. Earth Day/Field Day: Earth Day at the St Andrews farmer’s market went well. There is currently $135 in the kitty for the drawing for a nuc/hive. This will continue through field day. Field Day will be held at CM Kidd Community Park on 13 May from 10-3pm.
10: open hive demonstration
11: honey extraction
12: smoker contest lighting, lunch
13: check on smokers and award prize to winner of still lit smoker, composting class
14: honey extraction
15: drawing for nuc/hive (honey sales/tasting throughout the day)
4. Calendar for monthly presentations: (open)
June: Wax Rendering/processing (Stephen Revell)
July: Contact bee college, Cameron Jack/Jimmie Davis (inspector) for presentations
August: Pests/hazards/safety (Tim Brehm) or how to build/use a bee vacuum (Stephen Revell)
September: Getting ready for winter
5. Swarm list: Tim Brehm suggested adding another column to the swarm list for people who sell
honey/products. Approved. Contact skippert@gmail.com to be added. (closed)
Presentation: Integrated Pest Management (James Morris)
Electronically signed, 17 May 2023
Christine Liddle, Secretary, TBA
Electronically signed, 19 May 2023
Skipper Turk, President, TBA
Tupelo Beekeepers Association
9 May 2023
Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 1830.
Members present:
Skipper Turk (President), James Morris (VP), Betsy Straley (MAL), Tim Brehm (Treasurer), Chris Liddle (Secretary),
Minutes: Minutes of Apr 2022 sent to the board members/membership. No comments or corrections.
Approved as written.
Old Business:
1. Extractor: Nothing new (open)
2. Earth Day/Field Day: Earth Day at the St Andrews farmer’s market went well. There is currently $135 in the kitty for the drawing for a nuc/hive. This will continue through field day. Field Day will be held at CM Kidd Community Park on 13 May from 10-3pm.
10: open hive demonstration
11: honey extraction
12: smoker contest lighting, lunch
13: check on smokers and award prize to winner of still lit smoker, composting class
14: honey extraction
15: drawing for nuc/hive (honey sales/tasting throughout the day)
3. Calendar for monthly presentations: (open)
June: Wax Rendering/processing (Stephen Revell)
July: Skipper to contact bee college, Cameron Jack/Jimmie Davis (inspector) for presentation
August: Pests/hazards/safety (Tim Brehm)
September: Preparing for winter
Adjourned: 1850
Electronically signed, 17 May 2023
Christine Liddle, Secretary, TBA
Electronically signed, 19 May 2023
Skipper Turk, President, TBA
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