The next regular meeting is February 6, 2020 at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Building.
Start time - 7 PM. See the Summary of Events page for map to the location.
Start time - 7 PM. See the Summary of Events page for map to the location.
The items on the tentative agenda:
- Business items to attend to (max time is 15 minutes)
- What to look for when you get into colonies in February
- Watch for pollen (protein) flow (mainly tree and shrub sources), provide protein supplement to colonies, visit the Documents page of our website to see pollen sources by time of year
- Liquid Feed 1:1 Syrup when weather permits
- Presentation on how to make hand cream and lip balm (Kathy Kaesebier)
- Status of the various workshop projects
- Bee Package Sign Up List
- Q & A / discussion for items of interest.
Membership dues: $15 yearly, $10 of which includes membership in the Illinois State Beekeepers Association (ISBA).
Your membership renewal for 2020 is now due. You have until the close of the March 5, 2020, meeting to renew after which persons who have not renewed will be removed from the Prairie State Beekeepers Association and Illinois State Beekeepers Association active membership status.
The membership application form can be found on the Documents page tab of the website. Bring it to the next meeting you can attend.
Give your membership renewal or new membership form and payment to the Membership Secretary. The Membership Secretary will record your membership payment and then forward the payment to the Treasurer for deposit.
Your membership renewal for 2020 is now due. You have until the close of the March 5, 2020, meeting to renew after which persons who have not renewed will be removed from the Prairie State Beekeepers Association and Illinois State Beekeepers Association active membership status.
The membership application form can be found on the Documents page tab of the website. Bring it to the next meeting you can attend.
Give your membership renewal or new membership form and payment to the Membership Secretary. The Membership Secretary will record your membership payment and then forward the payment to the Treasurer for deposit.
Your membership also entitles you to a discounted subscription rate for the American Bee Journal magazine. Bee Culture is also an excellent publication, but it does not offer a discounted subscription to bee keepers.
Contact Information & Officers:
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State of Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Apiary Inspector
Illinois Bees and Apiaries Program Arvin Pierce Waverly, IL 217.638.6371 rvnpirc51@gmail.com |
ISBA Legislative Liaison
BEE PACKAGES Rich Ramsey Rochester, IL 217.691.9354 rramsey2@gmail.com |