JANUARY 2024

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The 2024 Beeginning Beekeeping class again took the place of the regular January meeting on January 27th.  It was a resounding success with 38 paid registrations and 11 trainer/exhibitor/guest attendees. 

 

The venue at the Corvallis 17 Grange was great.  

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AIn a change from previous years the class time was shortened and we didn't have a lunch.  Snacks - bananas, yogurt, granola, muffins, coffee and other drinks, and more were provided.

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Open discussion at the end of the formal class allowed participants to acquaint themselves with club members and each other and ask more specific questions.

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Several persons joined the club or renewed their membersips.

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We emphasized that monthly club meetings will provide more information on beekeeping.

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FEBRUARY 2024

At the February 12th meeting there were 23 people present and topics covered:

 

Updates on nuc and package supplies

Checking overwintered colonies

Setting up new equipment

What to do with old equipment

 

Next meeting March 11th

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MARCH 2024

At the March 11th meeting there were 24 people present and topics covered:

 

March beekeeping tips

Woodenware

Getting ready for bees

 Varroa Mites

Mite reproduction

Treatment

Mentoring help

 

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APRIL 2024

At the April 8th meeting 22 people present and topics covered (including many questions from attendees):

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What to do for a full inspection?

How to get ready for a Nuc.

How to get ready for a package

Swarm control

Nectar/Sugar water/Pollen patties

Pollen patties were available.  We sold 77 pollen patties.  More will be available next meeting.

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One new member joined.  A few more took home membership applications.

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Richard announced that he was planning on resigning as president later this summer.  Soliciting volunteers to replace him.  

 

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MAY 2024

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JUNE 2024

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JULY 2024

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AUGUST 2024

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SEPTEMBER 2024

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NOVEMBER 2024

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DECEMBER 2024

No meeting

Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will not be holding a December meeting.

Hope you have a very Merry Christmas  and Happy New Year.  See you next year.