Beekeepers of the Bitterroot
Meeting Notes
November 11, 2017
New officers elected by acclamation:
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President – Loren Stormo
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Vice President – Tim Meyer
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Secretary/Treasurer – Diane McBride
Ideas/to-do list for the coming year:
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Purchase a microscope
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Write club bylaws
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“Bee-ginner” class on January 27 at Bitterroot College – volunteers needed!
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Facilitate more local group activities, small group inspections, mentoring relationships
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Encourage hobbyists to register their apiaries with the Montana Department of Agriculture
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Hold intermediate/advanced workshops in conjunction with the Missoula beekeeping club
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Randy Oliver presentation at UM July 6 and field day at Ft. Missoula
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Form a club apiary
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Find a permanent home for club equipment storage and use
Motion:
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Warren Neyenhuis moves that the club forms a committee to investigate purchasing a microscope and display peripherals at a cost of $500.
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Diane McBride seconds.
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Motion carries.
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Committee: Loren Stormo, Warren Neyenhuis, Diane McBride
Club website – Tim Meyer has been updating the website. Take a look at https://www.beekeepersofthebitterroot.org/
No meeting in December or January. Loren will send out a Doodle poll soon to schedule a “Bee-ginner” class planning meeting.