Board Meeting Minutes - October 2011
Board Minutes of PBC Beekeepers
Date: October 7, 2011
Called to order: 6:05 PM
Present: Len Khan, Sara White, Chris Schwartz
Treasurer’s Report: Total funds of (amount available at monthly meeting). The association will be looking for a committee of two member volunteers to conduct an internal audit.
Minutes Correction: For cottage industry honey, sales may total no more than $15,000, not 1,500 gallons of honey. Beekeepers name and address must be on label. State registration number is not needed.
5 Amendments: to be voted at meeting as reported last month.
Nominations: Both Len Khan and Christine Schwartz are stepping down from the board and a new president and secretary are needed. Sara White has agreed to continue as treasurer. There was a nomination for Jim Chapman for president. Nominations to take place at the October meeting and voting will be in November.
PB Beekeepers Conference: Current plans to be put to the members for a vote. Kim Flottum would be the keynote and resource speaker. Those who agreed to attend as resource speakers are Gary Ranker from the FSBA and Bud Grant, retired apiary inspector. Details and the budget are to be discussed at the November meeting. There will be a complimentary catered lunch for approximately 80 people, the capacity of Pine Jog Environmental Center. It is proposed that this will consist of a one day conference.
Volunteers will be required for the event and details will be present at the November meeting.
Hands on basics for beginners: This will continue if 6-8 people sign up.
Outreach: Lantana Greenfest October 22, 10AM-2PM
Orchard View Elementary in Delray has requested a speaker.
Guest Speaker: Mark McCoy, a commercial beekeeper will be the November speaker.
South Florida Fair: Roger to help with sign-up sheets for volunteers. Brendhan has agreed to coordinate the observation hives.
FSBA- Conference will be held in Orlando October 27, 28, 29.
Free Raffle: Idea proposed for December meeting and to be presented to members. Also suggested was a member appreciation dinner/picnic, the idea being a way to recognize and thank those members who frequently volunteer.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM