- September 5th, 2024
- August 1st, 2024
- June 6th, 2024
- May 2nd, 2024
- March 7th, 2024
- February 1st, 2024
- July 6th, 2023
- April 6th, 2023
- January 5th, 2023
- October 6th, 2022
- November 3rd, 2022
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
September 5, 2024
Start: 7:03pm End: 8:55pm
University of Illinois- Christian County Extension Office
Approximately 20 People in Attendance
Meeting Begins: 7:03pm
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dean Beck
Invocation led by Scott Carter
REPORTS:
Approval of August Minutes- Motion: Roger, Second: Wayne, All in Favor
Approval of August Treasurer’s Report: Motion: Roger, Second: Wayne, All in Favor
Educational Outreach Report: Wayne
Report was emailed
Old Business:
Illinois State Fair: Aug. 12-18: 120 hours were volunteered by members
Chilifest: Oct 5th & 6th
NEW BUSINESS:
Dues are being collected
DISCUSSION:
Guest Speaker: Rena Jones
Motion to Adjourn: Ken, Second: Tiffany, All in Favor
Adjourn @ 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Altman – FBI Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
August 1, 2024
Start: 7:06pm End: 8:38pm
University of Illinois- Christian County Extension Office
Approximately 15 People in Attendance
Meeting Begins: 7:06pm
Pledge of Allegiance led by Kurt Logden
Prayer led by Scott Carter
REPORTS:
Approval of July Minutes- Motion: Dean, Second: Gary, All in Favor
Approval of July Treasurer’s Report: Motion: Lisa, Second: Dean, All in Favor
Educational Outreach Report: Wayne
Report attached
Old Business:
Illinois State Fair: Aug. 12-18
– Volunteers still needed!
– See sign up sheet and contact Wayne if able to help.
Chili Fest- Oct. 5-6
– Will need volunteers!
Constitution & Bylaws:
– Discussion
– No new amendments at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
2024-2025 FBI Officer Elections:
– President: 1 candidate nominated/volunteered-Scott Carter, Unanimous vote YES, all in favor,
Election passed and closed.
– Vice President: 1 candidate nominated/volunteered- Rodger Shewmaker Unanimous vote YES,
all in favor of nomination, but will officially vote in the September meeting due to Rodger not
being present.
– Secretary:1 candidate nominated/volunteered-Patty Altman, Unanimous vote YES, all in favor,
Election passed and closed.
– Treasurer: 1 candidate nominated/volunteered- Tiffany McJilton, Unanimous vote YES, all in
favor, Election passed and closed
DISCUSSION:
General Q&A of current status of member’s hives
Motion to Adjourn: Lisa Second: Dean All in Favor
Adjourn @ 8:38pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Agney- FBI Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
June 6th, 2024
Start: 7:00pm End: 8:35pm
University of Illinois- Christian County Extension Office
Approximately 17 People in Attendance
Meeting Begins: 7:00pm
Pledge of Allegiance led by Kurt Logden
Prayer led by Wayne Beck
REPORTS:
Approval of May Minutes- Motion: Dean, Second: Lisa, All in Favor
Approval of May Treasurer’s Report: Motion: Lisa, Second: Dean, All in Favor
Educational Outreach Report: Wayne,/p>
Nat’l. Honey Board Literature
Upcoming presentations this summer
Old Business:
Illinois State Fair: Aug. 12-18
- -Presentations at 12 & 4:30pm Daily (Subject to change)
- -Volunteers are needed!
Mentoring on Wheels
- -Keep any eye out for the next date
DISCUSSION:
Honey production, sales and Q&A
Motion to Adjourn: Lisa, Second: Dean, All in Favor
Adjourn @ 8:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Agney- FBI Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
May 2nd, 2024
Start: 7:00pm End: 8:30pm
University of Illinois- Christian County Extension Office
Approximately 15 People in Attendance
Meeting Begins: 7:00pm
Pledge of Allegiance led by Kurt Logden
Prayer led by Gary Parker
REPORTS:
Approval of April Minutes- Motion: Dean, Second: Gary, All in Favor
Approval of April Treasurer’s Report: Motion: Dean, Second: Gary, All in Favor
Educational Outreach Report: Wayne
Nat’l. Honey Board Literature
Scout Camp Negotiations for Presentations
Old Business:
Illinois State Fair: Aug. 12-18
– Presentations at 12 & 4:30pm Daily (Subject to change)
Mentoring on Wheels
– 9 attended with favorable impressions!
– Next meeting for this is May 18
DISCUSSION:
Hive updates, Hopkins method.
Motion to Adjourn: Nate, Second: Mike, All in Favor
Adjourn @ 8:30pm
Respectfully recorded by Gary Parker
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Agney- FBI Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
March 7th, 2024
Start: 7:06pm End: 8:25pm
University of Illinois- Christian County Extension Office
25 People in Attendance
Meeting Begins: 7:06pm
Pledge of Allegiance led by Kurt Logden
Prayer led by Scott Carter
Introductions of attendees
Approval of February Minutes:
Motion: Scott, Second: Patty, All in Favor
Approval of February Treasurer’s Report:
Motion: Kurt, Second: Lisa, All in Favor
Educational Outreach Report: Wayne
Upcoming Events:
– April- Piatt Co. Master Gardeners Assoc., Monticello
– April 15- Tayorville Jr. High- 165 kids, 7-8 sessions, all day! High- 165 kids, 7-8 sessions, all day!
– Need helpers!
– VisionWay Pre-K: TBD
– Scout Apiary- Doing well!
– If an observation hive is available, please let the club know!
Old Business:
– Bee Class was a success: Looking for feedback
New Business:
– Historical Society Earth Day-Activity, Motion: Lisa, Second: Dean, All in Favor
GUEST SPEAKER: Randy Washburn- Queen rearing and spring prep.
Adjourn at 8:25pm, Motion: Roger, Second: Kurt
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Agney- FBI Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
February 1st, 2024
Start: 7:00pm End: 8:00pm
University of Illinois- Christian County Extension Office
Approximately 20 People in Attendance
Keri Rahar substitute secretary for Lisa Agney
Meeting Begins:
Pledge of Allegiance led by Kurt Logden
Prayer led by Scott Carter
Old Business:
Approval of January Meeting Minutes- Motion: Roger, Second: Scott, All in Favor
Approval of January Treasurer Report- Motion: Wayne, Second: Kurt, All in Favor
– Beginner Beekeeping Class: Feb. 17 & 24: 8am-12pm
New Business:
– Club Order for Bee Packages: $145 Each, Feb. 17 deadline. Mail checks to PO BOX 173, or pay on club website.
– Chilifest: First weekend in October
– Put in vendor application and pay $60 vendor fee: Motion: Wayne, Second: Scott, All in favor
Member Introductions
John Hill Queen Supplements: Examples shown by Kurt
Educational Outreach Report: Wayne
Upcoming Events:
– Piatt Co. Master Gardeners Event- April
– Summer Boy scouts/Cub Scouts: 100 Kids expected
Past Events:
– Springfield Kiwanis Club: Jan. 31, Partial demo, kid oriented, Success!
Respectfully submitted,
Keri Rahar substitute Secretary for Lisa Agney
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
July 6th, 2023
The monthly meeting of the Family Beekeepers of Illinois was held on July 6th at the Extension office in Taylorville. Twenty people were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the club President Nate McGrath, the invocation was led by Scott Carter.
Wayne Beck asked club members to contact the National Honey Board to order free literature for the club to hand out at educational presentations. The shipping cost is $9.95 per bundle and they only allow one shipment per person per year.
Wayne reported that one educational presentation was done in June by Joyce and Mike Dullenty at the Morrisonville library.
A motion to approve the secretary’s report was made by Scott Carter and 2nd by Miranda Smith.
A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Butch Kaiser and 2nd by Carrie Burge.
Scott Carter reported on the class he presented on how to make comb honey. It does involve a lot of work, but Scott encouraged everyone to learn about the process and he reported he will be giving another presentation on the subject in the future. Larry Roth reported he has a opossum and a skunk messing.
Larry Roth reported he has a possum and a skunk messing with his bee hives and how he can tell the difference is by the damage caused to his bees. The possum will chew and chew the bees and then spit them out, never swallowing them. The skunk will gorge themselves on the bees because the bees are sweet, so you can look for their scat on the ground around the hive and that way you can determine which critter is messing with your hives.
Delaney Bertoldo was the recipient of the youth scholarship offered by Taylorville Kiwanis club. Delaney took the club’s beginning beekeeper’s class this spring and has a very healthy hive. She has been helping out in the schools with the educational presentations. She has a tremendous desire to learn more. This is perfect example of our club’s mission statement, to teach the public about the importance of bees. So it is important that we get out and encourage companies to fund these scholarships.
A motion to adjourn was made by Scott Carter and 2nd by Dean Beck.
Respectfully submitted,
Dean Beck, Acting Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
April 6th, 2023
The monthly meeting of the Family Beekeepers of Illinois was held on April 6th at the Extension office in Taylorville. Thirty six people were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the club President Nate McGrath. The invocation was led by Scott Carter.
The Family Beekeepers of Illinois have been excited to welcome several new members to the club. The meeting opened with introduction of these new members as well as the existing members.
Larry Roth reported on the honey queen from APF. Larry was impressed with her presentation on the multiple uses of the hive tool and reported she will be coming to the state fair to possibly judge cooking classes.
Wayne Beck reported on educational presentation scheduled for May 9th at Taylorville Junior high school. They are expecting a couple hundred students to attend. Wayne also reported that the Boy Scout council display has been selling honey of which a portion of the profits goes back into the program. Morrisonville library has asked Mike & Joyce Dullenty to hold another educational presentation, but the date for that presentation was not confirmed.
Miranda Smith, treasurer for the FBI, updated the club on the treasurer’s report. Kurt Longden made a motion to pass, Patty Altman 2nd that motion.
Nate McGrath, president, reported that the youth scholarship program offered by the Kiwanis club is still available because no one applied last year.
Our thanks go out to Sheila Shartzer’s Mom for supplying the club with the chicken salad sandwiches and Patty Altman for the cookies made with honey.
MThanks also go out to Wayne & Dean Beck to for retrieving and distributing the bee packages from Wilbanks for the club.
Big thanks to our guest speaker Eleanor Schumacher, bee inspector for the southern region of the State, for her presentation on Spring Management. Thanks to Larry Roth, retired inspector , for assisting Eleanor with her presentation.
Motion to adjourn was made by Roger Shewmaker and 2nd by Scott Carter
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Altman, Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
January 5th, 2023
The monthly meeting of the Family Beekeepers of Illinois was held on January 5th at the Extension office in Taylorville. Twenty two members were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the President of the club, Nate McGrath. The invocation was led by Bill Wilson.
A motion to approve the treasurer’s update was made by Roger Shewmaker and 2nd by Kurt Longden.
Wayne Beck reported on educational programs that are in the works, nothing has been confirmed yet. Wayne did report that an assisted living facility has expressed an interest in a beekeeping presentation, and perhaps the observation hive.
Miranda, the club Treasurer is working to finalize a bee package order from Wilbank’s and will be sending out an e-mail soon for those interested in purchasing bee packages for Spring.
Volunteers are needed to help instruct the beekeeping class that the club offers. The class has been scheduled for the first two Saturdays in March to be held at the Extension office in Taylorville.
Thanks go out to Scott & Kathy Carter for the beekeeper training book from the Ohio Beekeeping Association, they donated to the club.
Thanks to Scott also for the presentation on overwintering bees. The types of food to feed the bees for the varying temperatures and weather to wrap or not to wrap with insulation to protect from the cold.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Altman, Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
October 6th, 2022
The monthly meeting of the Family Beekeepers of Illinois was held on October 6th at the Extension office in Taylorville. Twenty members were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the President of the club, Nate McGrath. The invocation was led by Bill Wilson.
Roger Shewmaker made a motion to pass the treasure’s report, Patty Altman 2nd and so it was approved.
Nate McGrath led a discussion on the success of the Chili fest. It was a beautiful weekend and the attendance for the event was great. The club made contact with several future beekeepers.
Wayne Beck reported on his scouting presentation and their exciting encounter with some feral bees.
The meeting included a guest speaker, Arvin Pierce, an experienced beekeeper and teacher from Blackburn College. He gave a very interesting presentation on overwintering methods and practices.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Scott Carter and 2nd by Joyce Dullenty.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Altman, Secretary
Family Beekeepers of Illinois
November 3rd, 2022
The monthly meeting of the Family Beekeepers of Illinois was held on November 3rd at the Extension office in Taylorville. Twenty two members were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the President of the club, Nate McGrath. The invocation was led by Wayne Beck.
A motion to approve secretary’s report was made by Dean Beck and 2nd by Scott Carter. A motion to approve the treasurer’s update was made by Patty Altman and 2nd by Bill Wilson.
A decision was made about the club Christmas party. It will be a potluck and will be held on Dec 1st at 6:00pm at the extension office in Taylorville.
Wayne Beck gave an update on the yearly raffle. It was discovered they are a couple similar raffles in progress and as to not compete with those sales and increase our potential sales the club raffle will likely take place the first part of next year.
Wayne Beck reported that the educational doors are beginning to open up. People are starting to contact the FBI to see what information the club can provide. More presentations are being lined up in Springfield, Decatur and Taylorville. Thank you to Wayne and all the club volunteers for making this happen.
The beginner bee keeping class that the FBI provides will be held in January and there was a discussion about a follow up class perhaps later in the year.
The club will be ordering bee packages from Wilbanks next year, but will also be researching the possibility of purchasing Illinois bees in the future.
Dean Beck led a discussion on an article he found about sustainable northern beekeeping.
Scott Carter held a show and tell on an entrance cover called Protecta bee which helps with robbing, swarm prevention and preventing small hive beetles.
Dean made a motion to adjourn, and Miranda 2nd the motion.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Altman, Secretary