March 2025 Meeting Minutes
Caldwell County North Carolina Beekeepers Association
March 20, 2025, Monthly Members Meeting Minutes
To be presented at the April 17, 2025, Members Meeting
*MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY:
Luba Skibo at 6:36 p.m. at the Greenway Presbyterian Church.
Luba introduced Willie Pascal, The Senior Mountain Region Director, who proceeded to award Luba with her certificate for achieving the Journeyman Level Certification.
++OFFICER’S REPORTS++
*Secretary’s Report:
David Coomer read the Minutes from the February Meeting, and they were accepted.
*Treasurer’s Report:
Copies of the printed report were handed out to members and the report was accepted as read.
*President’s Update:
Luba talked about non-profit organization, articles of incorporation and Rules of Engagement, also about the NCSBA’s rules for Chapters.
She also reminded us that under the rules, any changes to The Mission Statement must be approved by the club members.
*Vice President’s Update:
Robert Smith announced that 26 Students tested after the Bee School and all passed. He explained the next step in the process of achieving their Certification.
++OLD BUSINESS++
Terry Triplett gave an update on the framed Award Certificate from the 2023 State Fair. He explained where it is displayed.
Willy announced that the NCSU Endowed Professorship Program goal has been met.
++NEW BUSINESS++
Lia Sweeney introduced a motion for the hives on church property. She asked about doing donations for needed items for the hive and fencing. Numerous liability issues were brought up and Lia talked about the cost of the hive and fence. Robert recommended that the liability and insurance issue be discussed with the church before going forward. The motion was tabled.
++Program Director++
Lia Sweeney explained the calendar of events. She proposed a field day.
She proposed a motion of pay criteria for guest speakers of $100 or milage.
The motion was approved.
++SPEAKER PRESENTATION++
Lewis Cauble the North Carolina Apiary Inspector for our region spoke on Varroa Mite Treatments.
++OTHER BUSINESS++
Roberta Canipe won the Hive Raffle.
The 50/50 raffle gave a member $70.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Members in attendance: 55
*** Minutes recorded by the Secretary, David Coomer and amended by Luba Skibo***