Lompoc Valley Beekeepers Association
13 December 2016 (1830 2030)
Monthly Meeting @ Flying Goat Tasting Room
Welcome!!
Mr. President Paul
Stokholm
Introductions
Distinguished Visitors, Guests, Master Beekeeper(s), and Members
Presentation LVBKA
Beekeeper of the Year Award for 2016 Vic Ceder (He has distinguished himself
by outstanding service while a member of the Lompoc Valley Beekeepers Association
(LVBKA) between Jan and December 2016.
His professionalism and resourcefulness in establishing the LVBKA
website was noted by citizens of Santa Barbara County and has had a direct
impact on effecting environmental justice for honeybees. Therefore, it is an honor and a privilege for
members of the LVBKA to recognize Vic Ceder for his exceptional accomplishments.
(Applause!!)
Guest Speaker PowerPoint
Presentation (Sarah Laird)
Monthly Beekeepers
Report Round table input from members and guests
LVBKA: Sat, Aug 19, 2017 National Honey Bee Day; Pollinator
Week; and Notable Removals, if any? Honey Tasting Local Varietals and
International Selections
Final comments
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Meeting Adjourned -
2030
Note:
Pinot Noir presentation
Attachments: It Was A Very Good Year - 2016
Unincorporated
non-profit defined
Lompoc Valley
Beekeepers Association
13 December 2016
(1830 2030)
Monthly Meeting @
Flying Goat Tasting Room
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2016 - It was a
good year for the following reasons:
Bee Rescues: Well organized; and training on-going.
Website: www.lvbka.org. (re-organized)
Natural Beekeeping Conference: Pasadena, CA
Membership: Increased numbers 20 ?
Bee presentations: The Family School Los Olivos; Lake Cachuma Nature Center
National Honey Bee Day: Connie Amareal Author and book signing.
California State Beekeepers Association San Diego Conference
Beeneficial Seeds: Clover from Project Apis m
Varroa Oxalic Acid Vaporizer Jim Rice ( POC) Trainer and
certified applicator
2016 - It was a
very bad year for the following reasons:
Package Bees: almost 100% loss!!
Bee Rescues: The
majority were free, with a few exceptions.
The LVBKA is an un-incorporated non-profit association and the
membership has chosen not to register with the IRS.
Pesticide losses: several members were devastated by pesticide spraying; and reported to the EPA.
2017 The Beginning
of a New Season!!