● Call to Order, Wayne Pitts, President
● Recognition of visitors and those we haven’t seen for a while
• Present name and where you live.
● Availability of Minutes – see website
● Treasurer Report: David Tanner, Treasurer
• ●Reminder: 2022 dues
Old business:
● Cluster mentoring program
● Review of the website (on-going)
● NCSBA Golden Achievement Program for Chapters
● Christmas in July & other outreach events
● Write in: _______________________________________________
New business:
● Jonny Parsons – update by Helen Baldwin
● Swarm capture response team
● Earth Day - Western Youth Network Afterschool Program
● Revolutionary Hives – Bucket Bee Raft
● Voluntary hive placement – a few opportunities
● Equipment donation – assembled/unassembled hardware, etc.
● 2022 NCSBA Summer Conference - July 28-30, Hickory, NC
● Write in: _______________________________________________
Break: Grab a snack and Drawing for Door Prizes
Special Report: Presentation on swarms by Randy Baldwin
Ashe Beekeeping Calendar:
● Overview of what to expect in your hives in April-May
● Q&A period
● Upcoming field events
● Master Beekeeper Program – upcoming certification test 4/18
Adjournment
● May 12 meeting – Picnic Shelter behind the Library