General Meeting (February 2016)

The Capital Regional Beekeepers Association (CRBA) meets on the second Thursday of every month.

This meeting usually starts with a beginner’s corner 30 minutes before the regular club proceedings start around 7pm.

Minutes (for AGM)

Bill Fosdick, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Bill welcomed the members to the Annual General Meeting.

A motion to accept the minutes as circulated in the January, 2016 BeeLine was made by Jody Aylard, seconded by Larry Lindahl. Motion carried.

Bill Fosdick gave the members an overview of the events of the CRBA had through out the past year.

Financial Statement – Tim Humphreys – 2nd Vice President presented the 2015 Financial Statements to the membership:

• Income: $7210.21
• Expenses: $7007.86
• Net Income – $202.35

A motion to accept the Financial Statement as presented was made by Barry Denluck, seconded by Joanne Davidson. Motion carried.

A motion to accept the budget for the 2016 fiscal year was made by Tim Humphreys, seconded by Jody Aylard. Motion carried.

Central Executive:

• President: Bill Fosdick
• 1st Vice President: Lisa Redding
• 2nd Vice President: Tim Humphreys
• Treasurer: Joanne Davidson
• Secretary: Irene Tiampo

Bill then introduced the committee heads.

A motion to adjourn the Annual General Meeting was made by Carolyn Hissen, seconded by Derek Wulff. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Minutes (for general meeting)

Bill Fosdick reminded the membership of the upcoming events:

• Membership now due – $30.00
• Seedy Saturday – February 22nd, 2016 at the Victoria Conference Centre – CRBA will have a booth there.
• Wendi Gilson and Bill Fosdick will be putting a seminar “Disease Identification” on Saturday, February 27th at the St. Aidan’s Church Hall Room C from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; price of admission is $5.00 pay at the door.

Barry Denluck spoke to the members to thank them for the donation to the Rwanda project. He has brought back honey from Rwanda and at the refreshment break members can sample the honey. Barry also reminded the members that Beekeeping Courses will be starting in March. Our local instructors are: Bob Liptrot, Barry Denluck and Brian Scullion.

Nairn Hollott has been asked to attend on March 1st at the Saanich Fair Grounds “Farmer to Farmer”. Nairn has a sign-up sheet for anyone member who would like to rent out their hive for pollination.

Bill Fosdick presented Peter Day with a plaque for his hard work as editor the BeeLine newsletter.

Alanna Morbin let the members know that there will be an Iotron trip this spring and she will circulate a sign-up sheet if the members wish to send equipment to the Iotron.

Werner Grundlingh gave a demonstration and slide show on his method of making hive boxes. This was a very informative talk.

Rosemary Iskanian (from Bee Willows Farm) has a farm on Mt Newton Cross Road area where she grows different varieties of willows. She described the different varieties of willows and some have a very early blooming time. The male willow produce both nectar and pollen and the female produces nectar. Willows are very easy to grow and Rosemary demonstrated how to take cuttings. They are very fast growers and in the second year the willow should be cut to within an inch of the ground. Most of the willows grown are for florist, basket and furniture making. Each member was able to take home a cutting of one of Rosemary’s willows.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM for refreshments.