IEBA

January 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The First IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by the Glorious Madame President Linda Carney at 1906.

December minutes were concisely reviewed by the Illustrious Former Secretary Linda Carney. The minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasures’ report.

The Meticulously Accountable Treasurer Julie Watts disclosed that

Checking: $ 4,415.____,

Savings: $11,963.55,

Under Julie’s close scrutinization, a miss calculation of un submitted funds was noted. This accounted for late billings for packaged bees purchased in 2010 from one said Mr. Jerry Tate. The books will be established for 2011 and will be available for review during the next meeting. The report was accepted as presented and seconded. Membership dues were addressed and the great response during the meeting was appreciated.

The 4 Corner Reports:

North: 1. 9 hives were evaluated with 6 alive, candy and pollen patties were given. The hives that had passed were weak going into winter so this was not a surprise.

2. Positive report.

South: Had a person ask for dead bees, for holographic art for bees, and possible suspected satanic rituals

East: no reports.

West: strong and weak hives were put together

Fair Reports:

North Idaho: submitting forms, last week in August

Spokane County: There is going to be a fair. It will be 10 days long. Volunteers will be asked for as year progresses.

Old Business: none

New Business:

Budget: Reviewed the yearly budget for 2011. so that we can get this over all at one time and we will be able to discuss important stuff during the monthly meetings, and that the Treasurer can just take care of things. The Knowledgeable Ted Swenson presented the financial report using a fabulous display on the actual income/outgo for 2010 comparing it to the projected 2011 budget Details of the proposed projected budget for 2011 were outlined.

Discussion was held over the Teachers Kits needing to be refurbished. A committee will be established next meeting to work on this.

Discussion related to grant money for WSU students and lack of student involvement.

The projected budget was accepted and seconded.

County Code Committee: The Ever diligent Bill Watts reports that the update of proposed code. Revisions have been submitted, county has been is real receptive of the proposed revisions. It has been sent to the Legal department for review. After that it will be sent for public hearing. This is where our presence at the public hearing is vital. The public hearing is at date to be determined…..?1^st week of March???

Discussion was held to give Bill the authority to proceed in matters without further consideration from the IEBA as a whole. Time is of the essences. This proposal was was accepted and seconded.

Classes:

First year: 99 registered for 2011 class, the aim is for more, first class set for 3/25, and volunteers are needed for first day.

Second year: March 18 & 25, April 1, at 1830-2030.

Others: Bob Arnold suggested that we consider possible purchase of a flat bed for WSU, working with a standard truck bed is difficult, even with a lift gate. A custom flat bed with spotlights and 2 tool boxes is about $3,500.

Some have had trouble with emails for notifications and announcements – there is currently no publisher so nothing is going out.

Joy in Bee Keeping aware nominees wanted, decision to be made by end of month.

AG Days – brief discussion was held about get involved again volunteers needed

The meeting was adjourned by the Glorious Madame President Linda Carney at 2013

IEBA

February 11, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Second IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by the Glorious Madame President Linda Carney at 1902.

January minutes were concisely reviewed by Co-secretary Number 2. Kris Taylor. The minutes were accepted as read and published. (Where we don’t exactly know)

Treasures’ report.

The Meticulously Accountable Treasurer Julie Watts disclosed that

Checking: $ 3,336.69

Savings: $11,969.31,

A check was paid for December speaker. The books for 2010 were available for review for anyone who was interested. The report was accepted as presented and seconded.

The 4 Corner Reports:

North: 5 mile looking great

South: good, lost 4 out of 11

East: Green acres 2 good looking hives, kicking out the dead bodies

West: lost hives

Arnold Report: mixed

Fair Reports:

North Idaho: Last weekend in August. Its theme is a “Whole lot of Happy”

Spokane County: The fact there was a fair has been confirmed, 9th-18^th of Sept.

Joy of Bee Keeping:

2011 nominee and winner is Studious Leishalyn Ritch

Old Business:

County Code Committee: The Ever diligent Bill Watts reported on the proposed code. Disappointing news…difficult getting hold of Mr. Peterson taking 3 weeks, things have been pushed back to 2nd-3^rd week April for public hearing.

New Business:

1. Vern Stack displayed the New Zealand pygmy’ bee hives, which make excellent teaching hives, purchased from Better Bee for $60, Purchase of mini mites available for further cost. They do not come with foundation so you have to put it in. There are 3 kits in town, Duane, Kelly and the Carneys each have one. “What’s Buzzing?” still needs to be converted from VHS, to DVD. Wisdom from the lessons learned is ***DON’T GIVE HONEY STICKS TO THE KIDS, GIVE TO THE TEACHER***

2. The Flat Bed for WSU truck is 8ft long 7’6’’ wide, lights in the back, solid head board, and will have the current Tommy Lift put back on. Single bid of $3,500, is felt to be reasonable priced. Motion was made use this year’s donation money for truck bed to a max of $1,000. A motion was made and further recommendations we go for $1 for $1 with WSBA. The motion was 2^nd and approved by all.

3. Scott Engalls encourages participation with the Farm Fair being held May 4^th, & 5^th, High school kids, 5-6 groups of kids that shuffle through (AM&PM). Occurs in the same place that the fair booth is held.

4. Jerry Tate states that the WSU AG day is June 24^th & 25^th (0800-1600) great education and learning day, can open hives and poke around the lab.

Classes:

First year: 2 full classes of 75 people each (paid and registered) and a waiting list already started for 2012. Plan is for 1 teacher/10 students. Mr. Jerry Tate promised there will be enough teachers. Package Day April 16^th, first field day is April 30^th. New plan this year is to install packages in Westerns

Second year: March 18, 25, and April 1, at 1830-2030. The classes are planned for a sit down instruction, and focus on the more technical aspects of bee keeping, with lots of slides. Reminder to all 2^nd year bee keepers, the 2^nd year is the most difficult and greatest number of hobbyist drop out secondary to the negative experience.

Others:

Sadly the Meticulously Accountable Julie Watts announced that she is resigning, nominated was Sandy _____________, Her nomination was unanimously accepted.

The meeting was adjourned by the Glorious Madame President Linda Carney at 1951

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March 11, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Third IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 1901.

February minutes were reviewed by Co-secretary Number 2. Kris Taylor. The minutes were accepted as read. Still can’t get the email to work for publishing.

Treasures’ report.

Sandy reported the IEBA accounts have now been moved to her personal account. So if your needing a loan…, (actually has been changed to Numerica). The amounts of Checking, Savings were reviewed.

A check was paid for $900 for the WSU flat bed. The report was accepted as presented and seconded.

The 4 Corner Reports: were not reported on

North:

South:

East:

West:

Arnold Report:

Fair Reports: were not reported on

North Idaho:

Spokane County:

Joy of Bee Keeping: was not reported on

Old Business:

County Code Committee: Bill Watts is having a meeting with the county on Monday the 14th

New Business:

1. Sad event of a member’s death. Kevin James Donnelly passed away suddenly, leaving wife and kids. Family would like to stay with bee keeping. A Donation of a Hive will be made. Matt Hutchins will pay the difference.

2. The darling little cake was made by Dennis and it was meant to be consumed.

Classes: were not reported on

Others: Documentary on Vanishing of the Bees, being held at the Magic Lantern, on April 19^th at 1900

The meeting was adjourned by the Madame President Linda Carney at 1910

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May 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Fifth IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 1904.

April minutes were not reviewed by Co-secretary Number 2. Kris Taylor as they were not found.

Treasures’ report.

Fair booth & honey straws were purchased, income from tuitions.

The 4 Corner Reports: were not reported on

Fair Reports: were not reported on

North Idaho: 24^th-28^th “Whole lots of Happy”

Spokane County: 9-18^th needs volunteers, 4 people per 4 hour shift, hours count as service hours the Carney will be gone to Hawaii

Picnic: Aug 14^th

Field day: was May 21^st, positive feedback from students, Thanks to instructors, for volunteering their time

Joy of Bee Keeping: lots of money, was not reported on

Old Business:

County Code Committee: Code was approved

New Business:

Others: Documentary on Vanishing of the Bees, and Queen of the sun shown at Sandpoint

The meeting was adjourned by the Madame President Linda Carney at 1920

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June 10, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Sixth IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 1900.

May minutes were reviewed by Co-secretary Number 2. Kris Taylor and accepted as read.

Treasures’ report.

Was reviewed and accepted as read.

The 4 Corner Reports:

North: bee’s going good,

Ted’s report: the mustard opened up

Fair Reports:

North Idaho: Volunteers need for Kootenai County fair Bldg #7, sheets sent around

Spokane County: Sheets were sent around, 4 people per 4 hour shift, hours count as service hours, free day pass and parking

Picnic: Aug 14^th

Field day: June 18TH, need instructors,

Joy of Bee Keeping: was not reported on

Old Business: was not reported on

New Business:

Others: Documentary Queen of the Sun shown at JFK library at EWU doors open at 1800, starts at 1900, 84 minutes long. Max seating is 191 people.

Website: addition of a calendar

Others : items for sale, looking for bees and queens

The meeting was adjourned by the Madame President Linda Carney at 1920

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July 10, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Seventh IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 1904.

June minutes were posted on the website and accepted as read.

Treasures’ report. Was reviewed and accepted as read.

The 4 Corner Reports: No report.

Fair Reports:

North Idaho: like 3-4 people to man station, free admit, $ 3 parking fee, !!! Huckleberry ice cream right around corner!!!!!

Spokane County: New committee for fair affairs this year. A) Motion was made for $ 300 for fair supplies and education, B) Recommend purchase of refractometer was made for $300 for (plus S&H) for education purposes. C. Motion made and accepted to increase the price of honey at fairs. Motion was made and accepted for fair committee to determine price with aim to be around 5$. Booth rate increase $70. D.) Motion was made and approved to increase in the number of two frame observation hives, wish to have 3 more. Rick Sherman will look into costs associated with making them, suspect that $100 per hive would be plenty. Motion approved total of $300 for making new hives.

Picnic: Aug 14^th, starts at 1200, eat at 1400. Darren looked into a commercial grade BBQ to rent, would be about $80 plus cost of fuel, possibly around $110-125. Motion made and accepted. Darren has agreed to be the Chef, no references, no guarantees, eat at your own risk^.

Field day: Aug 6th, last field day, very important, learning how to get bees through the winter.

Joy of Bee Keeping: was perfect, just fine,

Old Business: was not reported on

New Business: Lab is WSU is not really being utilized too well, suggestions that we send WSU bees 2X/year. WSU is developing a frozen bank so they can look at trends.

The meeting was adjourned by the Madame President Linda Carney at 1940

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August 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Eighth IEBA Meeting/Picnic of 2011

We came to the Park.

We packed honey sticks.

We saw the “newbees” get their certificates.

We ate great food.

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Sept 08, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Ninth IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order with a dignified and firm manner promptly at 1900 by Vice President Mr. Scott Weston.

August minutes: were MIA and deemed unavailable for review.

Treasures’ report: Was reviewed and accepted as read.

The 4 Corner Reports: was not reported on.

Fair Reports:

North Idaho: sales of 950/980. Very slow first few days, Huckleberry ice was excellent as always!!!!!

Spokane County: Here we go!!! Must be diligent about cleaning, meet @ 1000am. The new displays are fabulous.

Field day: new Queens from WSU.

Joy of Bee Keeping: was not reported on

Old Business: was not reported on

New Business: was not reported on

The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1910 by Vice President Mr. Scott Weston.

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Oct 10, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Tenth IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 1900.

Sept minutes were present and accepted as read.

Treasures’ report. Was reviewed and accepted as read.

The 4 Corner Reports:

North: ¾ survived, 42 quarts of honey

South: 1^st year got 149lbs of honey

East: wasps and hornets abound, 220lbs off of two hives, two extractions light early and dark late.

West: after 4 years, first harvest of 7lbs.

.Fair Reports:

North Idaho: decrease attendance, decrease in number of entries. The big POOPA ribbon went to Scott Engall’s

Spokane County: decrease in attendance, less kids through fair. Not as many straws sold this year. Honey sales were good but down $700-800, final amount has not yet been established. We still have 22+ cases remaining. Joan announced awards with Nancy Ice winning top award for honey with a Pink Ribbon, Grand champ award to Sandy F for her stained glass

Joy of Bee Keeping: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (stenographer was sleeping)

Old Business:

Ted Swenson had 76 students complete the class

2^nd year class is set for Feb7 and 24^th, March 2^nd

45 students for 2012 1^st year class already signed up.

New Business:

Electric Bug Zapper works great of yellow jackets and does not hurt bees. Sugar water and soap trap causes yellow jackets’ to sink and drown. Yellow double chamber traps, top with vinegar/water and bottom with bacon.

Classes filling quickly

Need to upgrade/ revamp/redo Bee keeping education material

Tuesday – Queen of the sun an award winning movie is being held at Bing Theater at 1900-2100 for Inland NW land trust, $5 donation suggested

The meeting was adjourned by the Madame President Linda Carney at 1937

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Nov 11, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Eleventh IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 2056. Christmas party @ 1830 next month, We will be watching the movie “The Last Bee Keeper” – Starring the fine acting talent of our own Matt Hutchens.

Oct minutes were emailed out but MIA for meeting.

Treasures’ report: $10, 913.00 minus $331 spent. $1,500 (sale of honey after the fair). Currently 12,083.24 in checking and spent 1,000 recently.

Joy of Bee Keeping: only one application in, need a replacement for Will Olson for December

Announcements: Ted S. announced that Jerry Tate has won the WSBA beekeeper of the year award

President’s Speech: Problems arose at the fair, issues have been dealt with. We vote on motion, once made is final, unless new motion is made.

New Business: A new judging book has been put together. It specifies criteria that judges should be looking at, expounds what you can enter, such as pictures, cosmetics, but does not include bee venom, and royal jelly.

Next meeting is election of officers; all positions have volunteered to stay except for Vice President.

Need to start an inventory property list.

Need to find auditors for Treasury books, anyone know one?

Need to upgrade/ revamp/redo Bee keeping education material. Where are they? Dwayne and Darren.

Need to have light display fixtures repainted prior to next use. Volunteers?

Jim Carney the nominating chair is stepping down, in his place is Beverly Bailey

The meeting was adjourned by the Madame President Linda Carney at 2111

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Dec 9, 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Twelfth IEBA Meeting of 2011 was called to order by Madame President Linda Carney at 1908.

Oct minutes: were read and accepted as read.

Treasures’ report: $12,083.24 minus $463 spent, plus $85 deposited. Currently $11,705.04; there are further WSBA funds to be paid out.

Old Business: The Inventory of equipment has been completed. The newly completed judging book must be paired down to 2 pages.

New Business: The New class of beekeepers starts in Feb 2012. The first day is an all-day affair, followed by field days thereafter. 2^nd year class has not be set yet. Fliers for classes can be received from Joan or the extension office.

School education committee is Sandra F, Travis, Dwayne (Bruce), putting together teacher’s kit, and potential presentation. There have been discussions with most schools in district 81 and outlying areas (i.e.- Spangle and Rockford) as well; schools are very receptive. Have not yet gotten into Idaho schools yet.

Joy of Bee Keeping: applications have been evaluated with 4 winners, Charlotte F., Ellen S., Lori Ann Scott, and Joy Zoll. You must have your application in by next meeting for the Yearly grant of $250. The winner will be announced in Feb. To receive you must be nominated by a fellow beekeeper and they must write a statement of why you should receive the award. Rick Dial was nominated and elected to replace Will Olson.

Elections:

Secretary: Sami and Kris offered to stay on, Maria Alvarez was nominated. Maria won the vote.

Treasurer: Sandy F offered to stay on, no other was nominated. Sandy will stay in position

Vice President: Post being vacated by Scott Weston, Ari Alvarez was nominated, Ari was voted

in.

President: Linda Carney offered to stay on, Scott Engall was nominated. Linda will remain in her

position.

Announcements:

Left Over Honey: There are 5 2/3 boxes of honey sticks from fair that are not for sale; these will be used for education classes. There are 4 cases, 17 jars of 1lb honey that are for sale.

Valley Bee yard: East valley school District garden area is being evaluated for possible bee yard. On 12/10/11 it will be looked at to determine if appropriate for our needs. It would be a permanent fenced yard. If it meets our needs, negotiations will ensue.

The meeting was adjourned by Madame President Linda Carney at 1950.