| By Al Darman
WCBA held their monthly meeting on Saturday,
Nov. 22 at the Roane County Committee on Aging
Center in Spencer. There were 42 members and 5
guests present.
The grants and cost sharing programs available to
the membership were discussed. President Dale
Cunningham reported the outlook for receiving the
grants for wood ware, bees, and bee medication
was good.
In early spring 2015, up to 35 nucs may become
available to members through the cost sharing
program.
A questioner from the floor asked if powdered
sugar was ok to feed bees over winter. The
answer was powered sugar was ok but fondue cake
was better.
A motion by Larry Siers, seconded by Al Parsons,
to have next year's beekeepers class held in
house next year was passed without dissent.
At 2:00 the meeting was adjourned, grace was
offered by Vern Kerns and the Thanksgiving lunch
was served.
After the meeting the drawing for winners of the
raffle for the beehive, tote, and quilt was
held. The winners were Glenn Truppi, Norma
Freeland, and Lee Carper, respectively.
Also the annual auction to fund the cost sharing
program was held. The money raised will go
towards the purchase of the nucs.
WCBA meetings are generally held on the 4th
Saturday of each month at 1:00 at the Roane
County Senior Center in Spencer. Everyone is
welcome.
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