Free Beekeeping Club Meeting Minute Template
Beekeeping Club Meeting Minute
Date: October 15, 2050
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Community Center, Room B
Minutes Prepared by: [Your Name]
Attendees
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Ernesto Murphy
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[Your Name]
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Lowell Quizon
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Emie Howell
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Tracey Gleason
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Kitty Johns
Agenda
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Welcome and Introductions
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Review of Last Meeting's Minutes
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Updates on Apiary Maintenance
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Discussion: Hive Health Monitoring
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Planning for Upcoming Honey Sale
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Q&A and Open Floor
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Conclusion and Next Meeting Date
Meeting Notes
1. Welcome and Introductions
Ernesto Murphy opened the meeting at 3:00 PM with a warm welcome to all attendees. Each member briefly introduced themselves, and the primary focus of the meeting was outlined: to discuss recent developments in apiary maintenance and plan upcoming club activities.
2. Review of Last Meeting's Minutes
[Your Name] summarized the key points from the last meeting’s minutes. The minutes were approved unanimously with no amendments.
3. Updates on Apiary Maintenance
Lowell Quizon provided a detailed update on the apiary maintenance completed over the past month, including:
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Regular hive inspections
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Installation of new frames
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Replacement of worn-out hive boxes
Emie Howell suggested organizing a volunteer day to tackle additional maintenance tasks. The idea was met with unanimous approval, and it was decided that a planning committee would be formed to finalize the details.
Action Items:
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Lowell Quizon to organize the volunteer day for apiary maintenance by October 25, 2050.
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Emie Howell to coordinate with the committee regarding the tasks for the volunteer day.
4. Discussion: Hive Health Monitoring
Tracey Gleason led a discussion on the importance of regular hive health monitoring, emphasizing methods such as:
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Visual inspections
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Use of bee health apps
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Monitoring temperature and humidity levels in hives
It was agreed that hosting a training session on these techniques would be beneficial for all members. Members expressed interest in gaining more hands-on experience with these monitoring tools.
Action Items:
Tracey Gleason to organize a training session on hive health monitoring by November 10, 2050.
5. Planning for Upcoming Honey Sale
Kitty Johns presented an overview of the plans for the upcoming honey sale scheduled for November 5, 2050, at the Downtown Farmers Market. Key discussion points included:
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Venue: Downtown Farmers Market
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Marketing Strategies: Utilize social media, local flyers, and word of mouth
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Logistics: Volunteers needed for various responsibilities, including booth setup, sales, and customer service
Members were encouraged to volunteer for different roles and were provided with sign-up sheets.
Action Items:
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Kitty Johns to finalize marketing materials and share them with members by October 22, 2050.
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All Members to sign up for volunteer roles by October 25, 2050.
6. Q&A and Open Floor
The floor was opened for questions and general discussion. Members suggested inviting guest speakers for future meetings and exploring the possibility of organizing field trips to local apiaries. These ideas were well-received, and it was agreed to revisit these suggestions in the next meeting.
7. Conclusion and Next Meeting Date
Ernesto Murphy concluded the meeting at 4:30 PM by thanking everyone for their participation. The next meeting will take place on November 19, 2050, at the Community Center, Room B.
