follow up to the August Indy Southside Beekeepers Club meeting
Vickie TROUT -
Beekeepers,
First and foremost, THANK YOU to the Club members who volunteered at the Indiana State Fair! It was a beautiful day. Fair food was great, too.
Secondly, Jeff Abshear had agreed to assume the role of Club Treasurer. Thanks, Jeff! Over the next month we will complete the transition. A special thank you to Linda Gibson who has served this role for the last few years.
Next, Andrew McClung has agreed to assume the role of Club Secretary. I'll be turning over the reins to Andrew. Be watching for emails from hm. Thanks Andrew!
There are a few to-dos from our meeting. In we are going to hold a silent auction at the September 3rd meeting. The auction will be for Club members' equipment and bee-related goods. Proceeds will go to the club. So, clean out your sheds. Make a list of your items and send it to me no later than August 28th. I'll compile the list of items and send it out with the agenda. Bring your $$ to the meeting. We will also accept checks from Club members.
The September meeting will also include a few demonstrations. 1) how an epi-pen works; and, 2) oxalic acid fogger demo. I've also been asked if someone would explain the use of pollen patties next month.
As a follow up to the preparing for winter discussion, I attached a resource document regarding making candy boards and quilt boxes. If you are a new beekeeper, now is a good time to get started making the boxes before winter. Historically, the November Club date was used for making candy boards.
Bug Fest volunteers will get an email sometime next week with details. I'm waiting for the 2024 Parking Passes to be generated then I will email the passes and other details to you. Be prepared to arrive at Southeastway Park before noon on August 25th. thanks.
Hope everyone's hives are doing well.
Vickie
2024 Meeting Dates
Sept 3, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
No Meeting in December