Executive Meeting (August 2021)

Minutes

Attending: Bill F, Simon L, Carolyn H, Cindy P, Rinah K, Don L, Nicole S
Not Present: Kazlyn B, Victoria S

• Bill began the meeting @ 7:20pm
• Discussion regarding wasp traps
  • Does a trap near/under/over the hive disturb the bees due to dying/buzzing, etc. wasps?
  • Do wasp queens have vitologenin to survive winter?
• Glen Lyon has offered their location for Sept. meeting
  • Can continue for $2K per year.
  • All facilities we desire.
  • On Beach Dr.
  • Try it out for 6 months is an option.
  • Minimal setup.
• A lot of other locations “aren’t ready yet” due to Covid.
• Prior church location was around $1800.
  • New owners have sole tenant.
• Don wonders about Uvic
  • Good for a presentation – bringing gear may be an issue.
  • Schools have jacked up rates significantly.
• Bill will be away for Sep. meeting if interior fires are under control.
• Agenda for Sep. 9
  • Guy from Sooke with a cookbook about honey. (Nov?)
  • Don has a Powerpoint on winter/vitellogenin/mites bees. (0.5hr)
  • One big meeting – no beginner corner until layout/structure of new location determined (Oct – winterizing).
  • Bill/Carolyn to visit location this week.
  • Bee products (Oct.?)
  • Saanich Fair wrapup?
  • Bob Liptrot?
  • What to do this month.
  • Indoor gathering limit is still 50
  • Masks recommended. Strongly recommend attendance only if you are double vaccinated.
  • Possibility of cancellation if health authority changes guidelines.
  • End of season comment from bee inspector (Tara).
• Saanich Fair
  • Our section is full on.
  • Observation hive may not be possible.
  • Volunteer slots are filled with at least one person.
  • Need to determine how many volunteers we are allowed at once.
• Fees for 2022
  • Club has about $15K on hand.
  • Perhaps put more into investment account.
  • Iotron expenses will increase.
  • Defer decision for now.
• Insurance
  • We had directors’ liability and another before.
  • We are members of Volunteer Canada – gets us directors and officers liability coverage.
  • Now have bodily injury and property damage as well. BMS Risk Services.
• Motion to approve up to $450 for holiday greeting card by Cindy. 2nd by Don. Approved.
• Meeting adjourned at 8:18pm