April 2025 Members Meeting
Caldwell County North Carolina Beekeepers Association
April 17, 2025, Monthly Members Meeting Minutes
To be presented at the May 15, 2025, Members Meeting
*MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY:
Luba Skibo at 6:37 p.m. at the Greenway Presbyterian Church.
++OFFICER’S REPORTS++
*Secretary’s Report:
Lia Sweeney read the Minutes from the March meeting. There were no questions or changes. Minutes were approved.
*Treasurer’s Report:
Copies of the Monthly Treasurer’s Report were provided by Justin Crawford.
Justin explained the new format that will cover activity from the last meeting to the current meeting. There were no questions or changes. The Report was accepted.
*President’s Update:
President’s Report: Luba Skibo projected the meeting agenda.
Luba reiterated our Beekeepers Association is a 501(c)(3) organization. As such, donations made to the club are tax deductible. Luba reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order.
*Vice President’s Update:
Robert Smith matched each person who had requested a mentor as of last meeting with an experienced beekeeper.
Robert remined the club that we will be hosting a Field Day at Hidden Happiness on 5/17. Anyone who wants to take their practical exam is welcome to do so at that event.
Robert met with church representatives regarding the matter of installing hives on church property. Because the church wants to host hives but due to liability concerns, Robert is going to install two of his hives on the property and will maintain the hives. He will make them available to the club, as necessary.
Luba made a motion to amend the request made in March related to hives on church property to accept Robert’s proposal. The Motion was amended and approved.
Robert announced there will be a Journeyman class held in Catawba County at noon on both 6/21 and 6/28. To sit for the Journeyman test, an individual must be a Certified Beekeeper for 2 years, but the class can be taken at any time.
++Program Director’s Report++
No report mentioned.
++OLD BUSINESS++
Robert reviewed some old business in his Vice President’s report regarding the matter of installing hives on church property.
++NEW BUSINESS++
Luba introduced the topic of time limits when borrowing one of the two extractors the club stores at the Cooperative Extension Office. The proposal was made to allow members to borrow or sign out, the extractor three business days for free and an additional two business days for $10 per day. The extractor must be returned to the extension office within 5 business days. The Motion made and approved.
++SPEAKER PRESENTATION++
Our guest speakers were Tyler & Bryan Dillard from Miller Bee Supply, Inc.
Miller Bee Supply is a family business, founded by Tyler’s grandfather. Tyler & Bryan run the day-to-day operations. All woodenware is made in house.
They displayed samples of various hive components and directed the club where to find their location in their catalog.
In addition to standard equipment, they explained several specialized items they make.
They explained inventory warehousing and what to do for large orders.
They brought catalogs and pens, also donating sample items to our door prize giveaways.
++SUMMARY OF ACTIONS++
No outstanding Actions
++OTHER BUSINESS++
The 50/50 raffle gave a member $55.
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Members in attendance: 34
*** Minutes recorded by The Program Director, Lia Sweeney. Edited by The Secretary, David Coomer***