DATE CHANGE FOR ANNUAL COOKOUT and SMOKER CONTEST -- NOW JULY 22
Our July meeting date has been moved out 1 week to July 22. All other details (time, location, etc.) are the same as previously announced.
Hope you can join us on July 22 at 11:00am in Princeton for our annual cookout and smoker contest! We will also have an extracting demonstration, and tips on preparing your honey for judging at the Spencer Fair Honey Show. Details under Events.
HIVE INSPECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
The MA apiary inspection service is now available. If you are interested in having an inspector check your hive, or any hive that died, please submit an online inspection request here:
MDAR Apiary Inspection Request Form
You can also call 617-626-1801 to request a visit from an inspector.
MA POLLINATOR PROTECTION PLAN
The MA Pollinator Protection Plan has been released and can be found at http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/agr/farmproducts/apiary/pollinator-plan.pdf
WCBA EXTRACTORS
WCBA has several extractors available for rent to our members. For details see here.
DOES YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS NEED UPDATING?
If your membership is up to date but you are not receiving club emails (quarterly newletter & important announcements), please contact our treasurer Phil Gaudette to update your email in our records.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE AUGUST 31
Membership has its benefits! Quarterly newsletter, discount on beekeeping trade journals (Bee Culture and American Bee Journal), free admittance to the WCBA indoor meetings which include our March and October speaker meetings, discount honey jar ordering, club honey extractor program and much, much more. Don't delay, renew today!
Membership renewals are due by August 31 every year. Dues are $15. You can renew by mail or at any of the club meetings. The membership renewal form can be found here.