NCW Beekeepers Meeting
May 22, 2016
June 9 Bee chat, Louie’s (Leavenworth), 6 p.m.
June 26 Business/Education meeting, PUD auditorium, 5 p.m.
July 9 Seminar, PUD Auditorium, times TBA
Minutes of last meeting were approved.
Treasurer: Checking account $2494.72 with cost of banner and Leavenworth farmers market
registration anticipated; education/outreach account $1652.91 with $900 for registration
fees for WSU course anticipated; July seminar expected to cost $6-700.
July seminar: plan to start early afternoon; probable topics genetics, hive inspection, and
something from Douglas county extension; potluck to follow
Leavenworth farmers market dates are June 23, July 14, August 4 and August 28; some
members needed for outreach; setup about 3 or 3:30, stay until 8 p.m.;can sell honey –
get it to Steve ahead of time
Banner: A cellphone photo of proposed banner was circulated.
Website and hive inspection form: no progress to report
Fair planning: Boswell building was inspected and space we prefer identified
Chelan beekeeping ordinance: Kriss is communicating with a council member
Apiary visits discussed; Kristin (rural, Peshastin) and Daryn (urban, Wenatchee) volunteered
to host with dates to be determined.
Noted that local availability of beekeeping equipment has increased. Costco kit includes full hive, jacket, gloves, etc. Coastal carrying more general equipment including unfinished hives.
Peter continues working to establish apiary as part of WSU/Master Gardener demonstration area.
Noted that orchardists occasionally have failure of commercial beekeepers to provide bees timely as promised, which is a financial disaster. It was agreed that the Club might be able to provide bees from a future demo apiary or connect club members with orchardists for small scale needs. This would require contract protecting bees from harmful spray as well as considering possible liabilities.
Additions and corrections cheerfully accepted.