5:00PM - INSIDE - SOBA meetings are open to the public. The auditorium opens at 5pm and experienced beekeepers will be available to answer beekeeping questions and chat about bees and beekeeping equipment. Helpers are needed to work together to set up for the meeting. All are welcome to bring a potluck dish or a meal to eat before the meeting begins. Plates and utensils will be provided. The Extension kitchen is not available for our use, however there are plug-ins available near the sink area in the auditorium.
5:00PM - Weather permitting, we will inspect one colony for hive demonstrations in the apiary. Please wear a veil or bee suit. Hive demonstrations last about 45 minutes.
6:00PM We will take questions from the floor and divide into discussion groups. Some topics we may discuss - feeding or not for winter prep, having a plan to deal with moisture, mite treatment options for winter prep, emergency feed, insulation, etc. Bring your questions!
7:30 PM - Membership meeting begins. The candidates for board positions are:
President: Leslie Lundgren
Vice-President Nominee: Tristen Tartaglia
Secretary: Ginny Berner
Treasurer: Barbara Watson
Education Outreach Nominee: De Davis-Guy
Regional Rep: Chuck Watson.
Additionally, please be aware SOBA has several committees available for members to join Education Outreach:
1) Jackson County Fair Superintendent: Cecile Wharton
2) Josephine County Fair Superintendent Assistant - Chuck and Barb Watson
3) Bee School Committee: OPEN
- Bee School Donations & Raffle
- Bee School Speaker Coordinator
- Bee School Teaching Teams
- Bee School Students Coordinator
4) Mentors: Richard and Cindy Baize
5) Apiary Managers OPEN
6) Kids and Bees Coordinator De Davis-Guy
