MICHIGAN BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF MAY 19,2007
The regular meeting of the Michigan Beekeepers' Assoc. was called to order at 10:10am by President David Anthony.
Those present were D. Anthony, T. Klein, J. Wracan, R. Hoopingarder, R. Sutherland, S. Barnes, R. Dunlap, E. Wracan, D. Lam. Those absent were R. Leonard, G. Dunbar, R. Jorgensen, L. Hilbert, B. Pepp. Also Mary Sutherland, Mary Klein, Bill Sirr, and Kelly Dunlap were present.
Additions to Agenda: R. Sutherland to give report on Master Beekeeper Survey.
T. Klein to give report on Girls Scouts honey plant planting.
The minutes of January 20, 2007 were presented. Motion by E. Wracan; second by R. Hoopingarner to accept. Motion carried.
Treasurer report was given. Copy attached
Bill List: Bills were presented to Treasurer for payment.
REPORTS:
The Spring Meeting at MSU on March 9-10,2007 was giver by J.Wracan ..
There were 107 members in attendance. 41 new members, 21 non members and 54 spouses. Copies attached.
Budget report was given by Treasurer R. Hoopengarner. Copy attached.
D. Anthony, T. Klein and M. Hensen testified before The Michigan House Ag. Committee in Lansing May 16, 2007 where HB-76 was passed. regarding CCD.
T. Klein reported that the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are working with Fabers Greenhouse in St. Charles, Mi. in setting up pollination gardens with honey plants.
R. Suthereland presented a Master Beekeeper Program Certification Survey.
The survey was conducted at SEMBA Conference on Feb. 17,2007, the ANR Week at MSU Conference on March 9-10, 2007 and through SEMBA Newsletter of Feb., 2007. Copy of survey attached.
COMMUNICATION:
Update from American Beekeeping Federation regarding CCD. Copy attached.
Letter from Daniel Radulovic a Serbia Beekeeper wanting to study beekeeping in United States. Anyone interested, please contact President David Anthony.
OLD BUSINESS
Motion by T. Klein to table information regarding African Bees and second by D. LamR. Hoopingarner to obtain information. Motion carried
.Motion by J. Wracan to add an amendment to HB-4568 to include honey as a nonpotentially hazardous food. Second by T. Klein. R. Sutherland to write letter in Rep. T. Brown CD-Pigeon) regarding "Cottage Food Operations". Also, M. Hansen, D. Anthony, T, Klein, B. Sirr will work with maple syrup people to look into Honey House Rules and Regulations. Motion carried. Copy of synopsis attached.
Motion made by E. Wracan and second by R. Sutherland to charge $25.00 per table to vendors at ANR Week, March, 2008. Motion carried.
The question was raised if we have a Library of books and tapes. R. Hoopingarner to get list ofDVD's and cost for the next meeting.
The Tax ill Number was given to persons who ueed it
NEW BUSINESS
E. Wracan gave report regarding Fall Meeting to be held at the Midland Valley Plaza Resort October 26-27, 2007. There will be box lunches at a cost of $11.20 per box included with this years package. Package will also include Fri. banquet ticket along with room. The registration fee to attend meeting will be same at Spring Meeting. Members will pay $20.00: non-member will pay $40.00; all spouses will pay $10.00.
Motion by E. Wracan and second by R. Hoopingarner to have D. Anthony obtain prices for T-Shirts and Sweat Shirts for Beekeeping and have for next meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by R. Sutherland and second by T. Klein to authorize 1 credit cards each for the MBA President and Treasurer not to exceed $5,000.00. Motion carried.
Ann Leonard reported on Election Committee. President will be a 2 year position. Vice President will hold office for 1 year. Also District 1,3,5,7 are up for election. VicePresident Richard Leonard is in charge of forming the ballet. If you know of anyone interested or are interested yourself, please contact him.
Jane Wracan will chair the Beekeeper of the Year Committee.
Pearl Flickinger and John Hettinga have managed MBA bee yards for sometime. Both requested termination. Scott Barnes and Don Lam have volunteered to take care of these yards.
The honeysticks are in short supply. D. Anthony requested to purchase them from Glory Bee Foods. Motion by T. Klein and second by R. Hoopingarner to buy from Glory Bee Foods, but to make sure they use only United States honey. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at l2:50pm.
Respectively submitted,
Jane Wracan Secretary