Mt. Baker Beekeeper Association Meetings/Events
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Annual Meeting
December 14, 2022
Come talk about bees, hear treasurer report and elect officers and directors for 2023! Bring a family member or guest and your favorite snack to share! We may even have door prizes!
BEEginners Group - 5:30 to 6:45PM
We will use this time as our social hour; talk bees, get to know each other and view the auction items. Zoom link is same as General Meeting link.
Annual Meeting - 6:30 to 7:45PM
1) Year In Review – Ruthie Danielsen
2) Annual Treasurer Report - Marco Hulbert
3) Election of MBBA Board of Directors
4) Solstice OAV treatments – Dawn Beck
DATE; 2nd Wednesday of month, Dec 14th
TIMES; BEEginners; 5:30 - 6:30pm , General; 6:30-7:45p.m.
HOW; In-person and via ZOOM
LOCATION; Ferndale Public Library, 2125 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248
ZOOM LINK;
Meeting ID: 981 5467 0931
Passcode: Mpd9ed
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Field Day Opportunity!
December 18th or January 8th
In the Pacific Northwest climate, near the solstice has been found to be a perfect time for an OAV treatment as most hives are broodless. Dawn Beck our apiary coordinator plans to perform an Oxalic Acid Vapor (OAV) treatment to the MBBA Apiary Hives and welcomes club members to come out, who are interested in learning how it is done!
AGENDA; Varroa Mite Management
HOW; In person
LOCATION; MBBA Club Apiary on Shady Lane
DATE; Either Dec 18th or Jan 8th
TIME; 2:00 PM
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Queen Rearing Meeting
December 7, 2022
AGENDA; Planning for 2023!
DATE; 1st Wednesday of the Month, Dec 7th
TIME; 6:30PM
HOW; ZOOM
LOCATION; ZOOM
ZOOM LINK;
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Other Washington Beekeeper Association Meetings
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MEETING; Skagit Valley Beekeepers Association
DATE; 2nd Thursday of the Month Dec 8, 2022
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION; Burlington Library, 820 E Washington Ave, Burlington WA
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We would like to recognize one member every month for their special beekeeping talent and dedication to MBBA. This month, I had the fabulous opportunity to speak with one of our long time Members and this months Featured Beekeeper;
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Beekeeper; Russell Deptuch
MBBA Member; 15-18 years
Club Involment; Current member, participates in the Queen Rearing group, current Swarm Catcher and Bee Buddy, past MBBA President.
I started my interview with Russell, by asking him, how he got into Beekeeping? According to Russell, when he retired 15 to 18 years ago, he then decided to get into beekeeping. He took a beginner class taught by MBBA's experienced beekeeper and teacher; Jo Miller, where he learned the foundation of beekeeping.
Russell went on to tell me, that in the beginning he started out with only 2 hives and at one point later on he had up to 80 hives. Currently, he has 31 hives (Langstroth on bottom boards). He mentioned that his bees are a “Whatcom County mix”.
In the past, he has done blueberry and raspberry pollination, however now he mostly keeps bees for honey production, which he sells through his business Bee's Choice Honey and raises queen bees.
While he has not seen any signs of the Northern Giant Hornet in his hives, he said his big issues is with yellow jackets and of course he has strong concern for any potential use of pesticides or harmful chemicals nearby.
Some great tips that Russell has for the new beekeeper; read a lot, do something for or about your bees every day! Reading, building, hanging out with other beekeepers are what you need to do every day!
When asking Russell what has been the funnest part of beekeeping? He replied that, the most fun time was when his 16-year-old grandson helped him with bees and added “My Manta is making beekeeping fun, if not fun why do it!”
We would like to thank Russell for his time and devotion to MBBA over the years!
Thank you Russell!
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Do you know of an MBBA beekeeper, who could be considered for "Featured Beekeeper of the Month"? If so, please send members name to; beebits@mtbakerbeekeepers.org.
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MBBA 2nd Annual Silent Online Line Auction ENDS
Dec 14th 7PM
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IT IS NOT TO LATE TO DONATE and BID!!!
Question. How do I donate?
Answer. This is very easy! See steps below;
1) Take a photo of the item you are donating, send the picture to either Jon Moore secretary@mtbakerbeekeepers.org or Chris Aanstead chris@mtbakerbeekeepers.org.
2) Be sure to provide a description of what you are donating.
3) MBBA will get it uploaded onto GalaBid!
4) Bring all items brought to the Dec 14th Annual Membership Meeting. If you are unable to do that please make alternate arrangements with either Jon or Chris. You can bring the simply bring the donated item to the club’s December Meeting, or can also make arrangements directly with the item winner after the auction. You may also contact secretary@mtbakerbeekeepers.org.
Question. How do I bid?
Answer. You must register in Galabid. Below are the easy to follow steps to get you registered and bidding! If you registered last year, you will need to log into the current auction and register again!
- Visit: galabid.com/mbba2022
- Click on the 'Register' button
- Enter your details and click 'Register'
- You will then receive a verification link and a verification code via the email address you use to register.
- Either enter the verification code into your device, or simply click the link in the email to complete your verification. You are now ready to bid.
Question. What happens if I win??
Answer. Arrangements for homemade or fresh food Items must be coordinated with the winner and the person donating. Alcohol and some food related items cannot be shipped, so please keep them in mind when bidding. Items can be paid for at the end of the auction at 7 PM on Dec 14th and taken home from our Annual Club Meeting at the Ferndale Public Library.
Note; At checkout, people winning an auction item are asked to make a voluntary contribution towards GalaBid’s costs at checkout. There is no obligation to contribute and opting out is easy using the dropdown menu at checkout. No financial penalties apply to the campaign if participants opt out.
Still have questions? If you have questions or are unsure about donating, contact secretary@mtbakerbeekeepers.org or ask at the upcoming meeting.
Happy Bidding and Thank You for Supporting MBBA!
Special thanks to Chris Aanestad who set up the platform!
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MBBA Officer Nominations and Election
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Consider becoming a board member for the MBBA in 2023! You do not need to be an experienced beekeeper to be a board member. You only have to have an interest in helping to make decisions for the good of our non-profit association. For a complete description of aims, objectives and duties, which are located on MBBA website. MBBA Bylaws refer to
Qualifications for Officers and Board Members:
Officers - President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
Only active, voting members in good standing are eligible to be an officer.
Officers are required to attend at least 50 % of regular monthly meetings.
Directors - Board Members and Officers
Active Corporate or Full Members of the MBBA in good standing.
Subscribe to the aims and objectives of the MBBA Directors.
Required to attend at least 60% of scheduled Board meetings.
Nominations for the positions will are open and accepted up until the election is held, at the December 14th annual meeting.
Question. How do we vote?
Answer. There are 3 ways to vote;
1) Vote in person at the December 14th annual meeting.
2) Vote at the December 14th annual meeting by Zoom.
3) Vote by submission of proxy which shall be filed with the Secretary of the MBBA before or at the time of the December annual meeting. For further details on proxy see MBBA Bylaws.
For nominations include their name and position for the nomination and email MBBA secretary. For proxy send or present to MBBA secretary secretary@Mtbakerbeekeepers.org.
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2023 Membership Renewals and New
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To join or renew your membership, please click on link below and it will direct you to an membership application
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In this BeeBits from; Oct 2017, Russell Deptuch demonstrated how to prepare sugar boards. Thank you Russell!
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Note; the above content has been slightly modified for size and reproductive connent.
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Bee Buddies
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Are you a current member in need of beekeeping guidance?
Mt. Baker Beekeepers Association has experienced Members, who are available to volunteer their beekeeping knowledge, to help guide you. They are available via email, text, and/or phone. This fantastic group of MBBA beekeepers are called; Bee Buddies!
This is a unique perk available to current MBBA members. Don't be shy, please feel free to contact one of our experienced beekeepers on list below:
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Russell Deptuch - Decades experienced in Ferndale WA. 360-815-3989.
Kelly Thompson - 7 years beekeeping beginner, Bellingham WA. 360-739-2053. Phone/text ok, email best; kelly@justenough.biz
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Daryl Hill - Experienced beekeeper for over 9 years. 360-319-6099. Phone/text ok.
Marco Hubert - 12 years beekeeping experience. NE Bellingham area. 360-739-7364. Phone/text ok.
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NOTE: Are you an experienced beekeeper, current MBBA member and would like to volunteer as an Bee Buddy, email us at beebits@mtbakerbeekeepers.org.
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Get your MBBA mugs!
They are available for $12 each.
They will be available for purchase at club meetings and field days.
Special thanks to Jon Moore for putting the design together!
Photo credit of Mt Baker goes to Gail Buce.
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MBBA T-Shirts are here!
They are available for $17 each. They will be available for purchase at all club meetings, functions and field days.
Special thanks to Chris Aanestad for putting the design and order together!
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Free listing service for MBBA members. Must be limted to; locally based bees, beekeeping equipment and supplies. One month limit, can be renewed monthly by contacting; beebits@mtbakerbeekeepers.org.
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WANTED
Place your items here for free!
BeeBits is a great resource for bees, beekeeping equipment and supplies!
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WANTED
PRESIDENT position of Skagit Valley Beekeepers Association. Volunteer position.
Contact Gail Buce SVBA board member; ougreene@aol.com.
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The affairs of MBBA is managed by a Board of Directors, utilizing Bylaws as a tool to manage club business. Regular club members are welcome to view the board meetings. Time is set aside at the beginning of each board meeting during the Open Forum session. Club members may come sit in on board meetings and comment during the Open Forum.
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