October Membership Meeting

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. 

6:00 PM - Membership meeting begins. The candidates for board positions are: 

President: Leslie Lundgren

Vice-President Nominees: OPEN

Secretary: Ginny Berner

Treasurer: Barbara Watson

Education Outreach OPEN

Regional Rep: Chuck Watson.

Additionally, please be aware SOBA has several committees available for members to join Education Outreach:

1) Jackson County Fair Superintendent OPEN

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 OPEN