February 2023
Coweta Beekeepers Association Monthly Newsletter
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CBA Bylaws
During our January board meeting, the board approved changes to our bylaws. Active members will vote on whether to accept the changes to the bylaws at the February 13th meeting. We are asking the members to approve the changes, which are in RED. Please click on this link to review the changes to the bylaws. Please be ready to vote during the February 13th meeting.
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Our next monthly meeting
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023
Location: 255 Pine Road, Newnan, Georgia
Please park in back
Time: 6:30 PM before the meeting mentoring
Speaker: Deborah Simmons.
Title: "Apiary Record Keeping -- Do I really need to do that?" Free checklist/template for all attendees.
Time: 7:00 PM meeting start
Speaker: Corey Matheson
Title: “Swarm Traps: How to build, bait and find suitable locations"
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Confessions of a New-Bee (keeper)
By Jennifer Mugerditchian
Welcome to both our returning and new members! My name is Jennifer and I’m 10 months in to my first year as a Beekeeper. I’ll be posting a short article every month on the tips, tricks and resources that helped me in my first year of beekeeping, as well as things that went wrong.
I’m the kind of person who needs to learn as much as possible before trying something new. After the short course last year, I spent time at the now-defunct Young Harris Institute and the Georgia Beekeepers Conference. I ordered and read a number of books and spent my time stuck in Atlanta traffic listening to podcasts like the Hive Jive and Beekeeper Confidential. There are various YouTube channels including Georgia’s own Bob Binnie and online forums like www.beesource.com where I listened and searched for answers to my questions. By far, my greatest resource was the club. The monthly meetings, mentoring sessions and in-person workshops really boosted my confidence and helped me grow my knowledge.
My point is, there are a lot of options out there as you start and continue your journey but ultimately it is just that – YOUR journey. You will make mistakes, you will lose hives and you will get stung. It’s all a part of the learning experience. For the February meeting, we’ve got Corey Matheson talking about swarms and I’d like to recommend the November 12, 2022 episode of Beekeeper Confidential ‘Swarm Vibroacoustics’. The host recorded the sounds of a colony leading up to and during a swarm event. With the season upon us, it’s a great way to spend 30 minutes of your time to hear the queen piping and other noises. See you next month!
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Upcoming events
February 17-18, 2023
The Full Program
September 21-23, 2023
 Eastern Apicultural Society of North America, Inc. (EAS)
Combined Short Course and Main Conference
July 31 - August 4, 2023
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Weather, nectar, and pollen for February
By Steven Page
Our weather continues to be warm and wet. Since January 1, many days have been warmer than average and rainy. Total rain since January 1 is almost 9 inches. Rain washes nectar off of flowers.
If the warm weather continues, and outlooks indicate the warmth will continue for three weeks, swarm season will start before March 1. Some colonies are already raising queens. Drones are common in many colonies.
Maple trees continue to produce nectar and pollen.
Forsythia is starting to blossom.
Dandelions are starting to blossom.
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Support our Local Beekeeping Supply Stores?
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Full line of Beekeeping equipment & supplies including,
Mann Lake, Glory Bee, Dadant, Custom orders, and local builders
Store located at 4046 Sharpsburg McCullum Road (Hwy 154), Suite 213. Newnan, GA. 30265.
Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11 am - 5 pm.
We are closed Wednesday and Sunday except by appointment.
We accept Cash, Charge/Debit, Check, and PayPal.
- Mated Queens $40 unmarked, (marking is $5 extra.)
- 5 frame nucs will be $195, call Dora for further details
- 3 Lb Package of bees with 2023 newly mated, unmarked queen $140, (queen marking $5 extra), (packages payable in advance). Pickup date starts March 22
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