Submitted by Al Darman
Secretary, WCBA
The West Central Beekeepers Association's April meeting was called to order by President Dale
Cunningham and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by
Al Darman, was recited by all.
There were 52 members and 2 visitors present
which included all officers. Three new member
families were welcomed to the club: Larry
Caswell, Margie and Chris Dalzell and Eddy
Richard.
Dale reported the grant for cost sharing nucs,
bee packages, medication, and sugar food was
progressing.
Participating members delivered their hives and
Judy Kerns labelled all according to their
ownership and distribution sites. Volunteers were
identified to coordinate each distribution
center: Erma Davis for Spencer, Vonda Shears and
Scottie Rush for Arnoldsburg and Dale Cunningham
for Mt Zion.
Donald Pye, Glenn Truppi and Al
Darman volunteered to pick-up the bees and
deliver them to the distribution points sometime
in early May. It is too cold at this time to
project the exact date.
Wildflower seeds, in one pound packages, were
distributed by Terrie Bee and Zelma Boggess to
the participating membership present (38). They
were accompanied with a request for three
pictures to be taken: one showing planting site
prior to tilling, one showing the site tilled and
one showing the final result.
Dale reported 25 lbs of deep and 25 lbs of medium
foundation wax was purchased. Along with some
shallow foundation from last year they were
available for membership purchase at the
membership rates.
Dale reminded the membership that bees are now
being considered as livestock and hence are
eligible for subsided insurance purchased thru
the USDA. Charles Conner reported receiving
payments for his lost bees. In order to be
eligible for this program, interested parties
must apply at the USDA in December of each year.
At 2:30 the meeting was adjourned; thanks was
given by Vern Kerns, and lunch was served.
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