PWRBA Meeting September 9, 2014 Ben Gimeno ben.gimeno@hotmail.com - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
PWRBA Meeting September 9, 2014 Ben Gimeno ben.gimeno@hotmail.com (703) 881-8911 (mobile, text, etc.) September 9 Agenda Ask a Beekeeper 6:30 7:00 Business Meeting 7:00 7:30 Guest Speaker 7:30 7:45 Ken Bingham,
September 9, 2014
Ben Gimeno ben.gimeno@hotmail.com (703) 881-8911 (mobile, text, etc.)
6:30 – 7:00 7:00 – 7:30 7:30 – 7:45 Break 8:00 – 9:00 – Ask a Beekeeper – Business Meeting – Guest Speaker – Ken Bingham, – County Executive Director – FSA, Warrenton Office – Set up, Sign up for Activities – Get your Name on the Sign-in Sheet – Potluck/Honey Tasting – Meet you Fellow Beeks
Treasurer: Craig Staresinich
EVERYONE please sign in so we know who attended, especially if you are new!!!
– One driver was a desire to apply for Non-Profit Status – Has not been looked at since 2009 – There has been some confusion in the past – Most of the changes were administrative or formatting changes – The document is not perfect, but it is our framework -- we largely function as a cooperative group of volunteers
– Removed Reference to supporting legislation as an
– Clarified membership eligibility – Clarified the terms of office for elected officers – Added Bee School Principal to Executive Board – Clarified how Bee School Principal is selected and provides for succession – Clarified who is included in member dues – Clarified duties of the Vice President – Requires advance approval for expenses when reimbursement is expected
signed, scanned, and available on the PWBRA Website
For details see: http://pwrbeekeepers.com/
T-shirts and Hats are being sold at cost.
Participate in the Bee Calendar Project for 2015 Take Lots of Pictures Pictures can be sent to: Jill Weickum, jill.weickum@gmail.com
We owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to Louise Edsall
Louise has been the Bee School Principal for some time There will be a transition to a new Principal
And to Craig Staresinich
He will be stepping down as Bee School registrar We will have a transition here as well
Honey Harvest Festival- Montana
– Bee Booth at Yankey Farm, 13007 Vint Hill Road – We NEED 2-3 volunteers each day – CONTACT: Bruce Louchen (703-624-6868, Bruce.Louchen@qg.com
For details see: http://pwrbeekeepers.com/
– Prince William Fair Grounds – PW Schools Field Day for Fourth Graders – A Chance to educate the about beekeeping and the importance of our pollinators – Approximately 20 minute “Classes”
For details see: http://pwrbeekeepers.com/
– Bee Booth at Yankey Farm, 13007 Vint Hill Road – We NEED 2-3 volunteers each day
– Prince William Fair Grounds – Approximately 20 minute “Classes”
– New license plate in promotes pollinator conservations – DMV is finalizing he design – Available early 2015
by Samantha Gallagher
Honey Month
– Declared by the Governor on August 26th – Recognizes the work of those harvesting honey – Recognizes the value of honey to Virginians
Champion Volunteer!