Boy, you could sure tell that everyone was ready for November to get here. The turkey line was full!! There was so much good food it was hard to keep you place in line. What if you got up to the tables and that large bowl of just what you wanted was now –empty. As I stood back and mixed my mashed potatoes I could see these thoughts cross the minds of those already in line. But my concerns were greater theirs. I was not in line yet. I watched the smiling faces glide by with heaping plates of everything I wanted. As my time finally approached I thought about the meaning of Thanksgiving. I was reminded that I was thankful for knowing all of these wonderful people, thankful for my precious bees, and I’ll admit it—I was thankful for the people who brought plenty of food so even the last member could have just about everything they could want for a great Thanksgiving dinner.

November 12, 2010

Our fantastic Thanksgiving meeting was called to order by our President Ted Swenson.

The minutes from the last meeting were read by the secretary, Linda Carney, and were accepted as read and published in the Inland BeeMail.

The Treasurer, Julie Watts, reported $11,963.55 in savings and $5,638.03 in checking. Her report was accepted as presented.

Kelly McSheehy thanked those who were able to attend the funeral of Jack Knox. Jack was a devoted beekeeper and a well respected member of IEBA for many years. We will miss those pollination classes that Jack gave to all of the beginning beekeepers. His wife, Phyllis, sends her thanks to everyone.

1st year Questions - Some of the topics were--

Several ideas on reducing condensation inside the hives.

Finally the yellow jackets are no longer around this time of year.

Be sure 3/8” or less spacing so mice cannot get in.

“Cold Good” “Moisture Bad”

Bill Watts is in charge of the drafting of the Spokane County Code revision pertaining to beekeeping. He said that he is making good progress and will be submitting his draft for review later on.

Several years ago we had 5 beekeepers who achieved the Journeyman level of beekeeping but did not received their certificates. President Swenson was very pleased to announce that he had in hand those very certificates. Rich Sherman, Scott Ingles, Kelly McSheehy, Dave Bearden, and Will Olson -- CONGRADULATIONS.

The new beekeeping class will start Feb 26th 2011.

The Second Year Beekeeping class will be for 3 Fridays starting 3/18/2011.

The Christmas Feast will present ham and turkey for the enjoyment of the stomachs.

Dale Edwards represented the Joy in Beekeeping. It has $5,271.02 and $349.33 in two accounts. He announced that Sandy Martello will be moving and she will need a replacement for the balance of her term. If there is someone interested in this position please contact Dale or Ted.

The election of officers will occur at the Christmas meeting. Don’t you just love it. You get to eat and vote. President Swenson hopes to have a WSU guest speaker for the Christmas meeting.

Please look at the Washington State Beekeepers Association website. The State Association has made it possible for clubs to apply for grants.

Verne Stack has been using a teaching VCR in his class presentations of beekeeping. However, he says that most schools only use DVD machines now. ** A motion was made to pay up to $50 to convert the beekeeping VCR in the possession of Vern Stack to DVD. The motion was carried.

Our meeting was adjourned.