The Richmond Beekeepers Association

Minutes March 10, 2020 

Meeting held in Kinsmen Pavilion at Richmond Nature Park, 7:30 pm

There were about 45 people in attendance.

Executives in attendance: Alan Wong (President), Jonathan Jakes (Vice President), Gregg Ashby (Secretary), Jean Stewart (Member at large), Jacques McCrae (Treasurer)

1. Welcome and introduction of Newbees
   1. There were 4 “Newbees” in attendance who introduced themselves.
2. Minutes
   1. February 11, 2020 minutes approved.
3. Treasurer’s report
   1. Seeley event tickets will be $60 for members, $70 for group pricing, $80 for non-members.
   2. Financial update to be provided at the next meeting.
4. Tom Seeley Event
   1. Barbara FR asked about pricing for RBA spouses. Alan responded the Executive will review this matter at an upcoming Exec meeting.
   2. Ticket sales are expected to commence in April.
   3. Tom Seeley will provide 4 presentations. Darwinian Beekeeping and The lives of Bees will be the two signature presentations.  Alan asked members to vote on the topic to be omitted from the 3 remaining options.
      1. Bee colony as a honey factory. 4 no votes
      2. Hive thirst. 8 no votes.
      3. Information centre. 11 no votes

So topics i and ii will be added to Tom’s speaking topics.

5. Swarm collection
   1. Please contact Ihor Pona if you’d like to join the swarm catching list.
6. BCHPA events
   1. BCHPA semi annual and annual conference events were reviewed. See bchpaconference.ca for more details.
7. Coffee break, raffle
8. Guest speaker
   1. Julia Common spoke on spring assessments and management. Entertaining and informative as ever.
9. Meeting adjourned: 9:30 pm 

Next Meetings: 

Bees and Beers, 6:30pm March 24^th at a location to be decided.

BCHPA semi-annual meeting, March 27-28, Kamloops.

RBA regular meeting, 7:30pm, April 14^th, Kinsman Nature Pavilion, Richmond.