Bee School Session 7...

Hampden County Beekeepers Bee School March 2013

When: Thursday, April 11^th at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our seventh session of bee school for 2013… getting closer to the end!

All members are welcome to attend. 

HCBA Vice President, Jeff Rys will be back to cover Fall & Winter Management and Honey Extraction.        

HCBA member Lee Duquette will be in attendance with some goodies to sell too.  If you need pollen patties, Lee’s got them for $2.25 a piece which is a steal considering the retail price is $3.00!  If you don’t need a whole case, but need a little something to get your bees through this cold spring weather, Lee is your man!  PLEASE BRING YOUR SINGLES and QUARTER so Lee won’t have to make change!  He’ll also have single serving doses of Fumagilin B if you need that.

Bee school will be over soon, and at our first post-school meeting we’ll be holding elections for a new board of directors.  Per our by-laws; “The Secretary and Treasurer may be re-elected without limitation, subject to their willingness to serve, and doing so to the satisfaction of the Association.” While each of the other offices “may serve no more than 2 consecutive 2 year terms, however they may be elected again after an interval of 2 years”.  If you have any nomination ideas for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, or our 3 Trustee positions, or want to get involved yourself, please let me know.    

I will have Mann Lake catalogs available again, as well as some information from local suppliers, Lagrants. 

I will also have sign up sheets for the Sturbridge Village Trip for anyone interested, just find me and ask!

Bee well!

Jessica Martin

HCBA Secretary

(860) 978-5388

Jessica@pulsetattoo.com

Bee School Session 6...

Hampden County Beekeepers Bee School March 2013

When: Thursday, March 21^st at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our sixth session of bee school for 2013… getting close to the end!

Ken Warchol will be back to cover Challenges of Beekeeping.  Ken is always entertaining and educational, so this class is not to be missed!        

All members are welcome to attend. 

I will have Mann Lake catalogs available again, as well as some information from local suppliers, Lagrants. 

I will also have sign up sheets for the Sturbridge Village Trip for anyone interested, just find me and ask! 

Bee well!

Jessica Martin

HCBA Secretary

(860) 978-5388

Jessica@pulsetattoo.com

Bee School Session 5...

Hampden County Beekeepers Bee School March 2013

When: Thursday, March 7^th at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our fifth session of bee school for 2013.

HCBA Vice President, Jeff Rys will present Spring & Summer Management  and Bears and Other Invaders.  Jeff’s management presentations are some of my favorites, straightforward and informative.  Don’t miss this one!  

All members are welcome to attend. 

Those who would like to are again invited to bring a snack to share. 

Bee School Session 4...

Hampden County Beekeepers Bee School February 2013

When: Thursday, February 21st at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our fourth session of bee school for 2013.

Ken Warchol will be back to cover Dynamics of the Hive and Queens & Swarms.  Ken is always entertaining and educational, so this class is not to be missed!        

All members are welcome to attend. 

Those who would like to are again invited to bring a snack to share. 

Bee well!

Jessica Martin

HCBA Secretary

(860) 978-5388

Jessica@pulsetattoo.com

Bee School Session 3...

Hampden County Beekeepers Bee School February 2013

When: Thursday, February 7th at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our third session of bee school for 2013.

HCBA Member Tom Flebotte will cover sources of bees and hive installation.       

All members are welcome to attend. 

Our last bee-school break was a huge success thanks to everyone who brought something!  Those who would like to are again invited to bring a snack to share. 

Bee School Session 2...

Hampden County Beekeepers Bee School January 2013

When: Thursday, January 24th at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our second session of bee school for 2013.

HCBA Members Tom Flebotte and Lee Duquette will cover the topics of PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and HIVE ASSEMBLY.  Hammers are optional!    

All members are welcome to attend. 

Our last bee-school break was a huge success thanks to everyone who brought something!  Those who would like to are again invited to bring a snack to share. 

Bee well!

Jessica Martin

HCBA Secretary

(860) 978-5388

Jessica@pulsetattoo.com

2013 Bee School Agenda...

HAMPDEN COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

BEEKEEPING SCHOOL

The 2013 beekeepers school will be held at the Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL) 118 Mount Vernon Road, Chicopee, MA, 01013 from 7 – 9 on two Thursday evenings each month, beginning January 10, 2013.  Please arrive before 7:00 p.m.  Class starts promptly at 7:00.

January 10				Introduction to Hampden County Beekeepers Association
				Speaker: Jim Stefanik - President
	Topic 1 & 2			Introduction to Beekeeping
				Speaker: Ken Warchol
January 24	Topic 1			Protective Clothing              Speaker: Lee Duquette / Tom Flebotte
Chapter 3	Topic 2			Hive Assembly Workshop – Bring a Hammer
				Speakers: Lee Duquette/Tom Flebotte
February 7	Topic 1			Sources of Bees
Chapter 4				Speaker:  Tom Flebotte
	Topic 2			Installing Bees
				Speaker: Tom Flebotte
February 21	Topic 1			Dynamics of the Hive
Chapter 2				Speaker: Ken Warchol
	Topic 2			Queens & Swarms
				Speaker: Ken Warchol
March 7	Topic 1			Spring & Summer Management
Chapter 5 & 8				Speaker:  Jeff Rys
	Topic 2			Bears & Other Invaders
				Speaker:
March 21	Topic 1			Challenges of Beekeeping
Chapter 8				Speaker: Ken Warchol
April 11	Topic 1			Fall & Winter Management
Chapter 6 & 7				Speaker: Jeff Rys
				Extracting Honey
				Speaker: Jeff Rys
April 25	Topic 1			Beeswax Products & First Aid
				Speaker: Tom Flebotte & Kim Dermeski
	Topic 2			Question and Answers, Certificates and Raffle
				Speaker: Jim Stefanik
Outdoor Workshop: Date and Location to be announced
In case of snow call: Jim Stefanik @ 413-786-1790 OR Jessica Martin 860-978-5388
President:			Jim Stefanik		Vice President:	Jeff Rys
Secretary:			Jessica Martin		Treasurer:	Cheryl Robare
Directors:			Mike Koleczek		Tom Flebotte	Mark Ditzner
Fair Directors:			Tom Flebotte		Jim Stefanik	Don Mayou

 

DIRECTIONS: 118 Mount Vernon Road

From Route 91 Take I-391 toward Chicopee

Merge onto MA-141 /Grattan Street via Exit 4

Turn Left onto Rolf Avenue

Turn Left onto Dale Street

Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

#118 is on the right hand side apx 1 mile

www.mapquest.com can also assist you in your driving directions.



January Meeting...

Hampden County Beekeepers Meeting January 2013

When: Thursday, January 10th at 7pm

Where:  Willimanset Heights Improvement League (WHIL)

118 Mount Vernon Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01013

This will be our first session of bee school for 2013, as well as our first official meeting of the year.  Don’t worry; we’ll keep the business to a minimum!

We’ll kick the night off with an introduction of the HCBA and it’s officers with our host President Jim Stefanik.  Next it will be on to club business.  We’ll be voting on an update to our current by-laws.  Please request a copy if you’d like to have a chance to review the proposed update before the vote.  After the vote we’ll get straight to bee school.  Speaker, Ken Warchol will cover Introduction to Beekeeping. 

All members are welcome to attend this meeting.  Seasoned members and new members alike!  Come out and vote, and if you like, stay for Ken’s lesson, there’s always something to learn. 

Please don’t forget if you plan to vote, your 2013 dues must be paid.  Dues are due January 1^st 2013, but will also be accepted at this meeting.  Make sure you’re current!  If you are not planning to renew your dues, please let me know and I’ll be happy to stop sending reminders. 

Bee well!

Jessica Martin

HCBA Secretary