Northwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association March Meeting 2016 Fayetteville Arkansas April 11, 2016
Club President: Brad Keck Vice President: Treasurer: Victor Mathis Secretary: Brian Hauck
There were 110 in attendance at the start of the meeting. Brad Keck opened the meeting by welcoming new beekeepers. Thanks to Patty Commerford and Jennifer Enos for providing food and drinks. Volunteers sign the list and bring food a bit early to the meeting in time to set up before the meeting starts. If you would like to volunteer, please see Brad or Brian. Email list: If you would like to receive the NWA Beekeepers Newsletter, please contact Brian at 479-295-3870. New club honey extractor: The club has a second honey extractor that can be borrowed for extracting your honey. See Brian for contact information. Announcement: Farm Friends will be held on May 5. See David Cheek for info 479-466-6846 Announcement: Dues can be paid to Vic Mathis at the meeting Old Business: None New Business: None Brad gave a splendid presentation concerning hive
swarming and the prevention, collection and how to encourage their success. It
was noted that there was little that could be done to eliminate the possibility
of swarming. But there were a few tricks that might be helpful. REMEMBER: DON’T SMOKE SWARMS!!!!!!! For more great info on swarms, read Honey Bee Democracy. Our next meeting will be May 9, 2016 Hope to see you then!!! Peace BEE with you!! Brian |
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