Nelson County Beekeepers
What’s The Buzz
Volume 7 Issue 5
Nelson County June 2021
MEETING
May 17th, 2021
Officers President-Steve Hutchins Vice President-Darrell Hester
There will be a regular meeting starting at 6:30 pm on June 17th, 2021. A box meal will be provided, so PLEASE PLEASE call the Extension Office (502348-9204) if you plan to attend. We need a head count so we can purchase the correct amount of food. We want to make sure we have enough for everyone.
We will have a Steering Committe meeting at 5:30 pm prior to the regular Treasurer & Editor-Susan meeting. Volenteers try and attend. We Zhunga will be discussing the future of club Hospitality-Monthly Volunteers events, and programs. Secretary-Carolyn Hurd
Newsletter Publisher– Georganne Collins
PROGRAM
A round table discussion headed up by Ernie Sharp. Ernie is a long time Inside this issue: member, and has been beekeeper, and Minutes 2 pest removal service for many years. He will be reviewing the process of Financial Statement 3 extracting your honey. The problems you might encounter, and some solutions you might try. Question will be welcomed. Extractor Rental 7 Robbie Smith County Extension Agent for Horticulture
Page 2 Minutes From meeting held on May 20th. Steering Meeting. Topics covered: We have done the road clean up and have received $300. Remind members that we will have officer elections in November for a 2 year term. Meeting: There were 32 people in attendance. Guest speaker was Kent Williams, and as always, Kent was very informative. Discussing the need for mite control and some of the methods that he applies to his bees. Oxalic Acid, Amatraz, Formic Acid and checker boarding were some of the ideas that he shared. Susan Zhunga Secretary (interum)
BEEKEEPING ITEMS FOR SALE Test kits for American Foul Brood (AFB) and European Foul Brood (EFB) are available for purchase from Extension Office for $14.00 each. Please call me (Susan 507-8789) for availability.
All members are encouraged to join us on Facebook. Ask questions, show your progress, and share your pictures on our “Nelson County Beekeepers” Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.
Page 3 Financial Statement FINANCIAL STATEMENT as of 5/31/2021 Opening balance 1/1/2021 $ 2,134.25 Gross Income Food Donations/Dues $939.00 Net Expense New Extractor/Food $1,163.30 Bank Balance $ 1,909.95
Expenses Food for Dec meeting New Electric Extractor Food for Feb meeting Acces for Extractor/Gas Kent Williams Food for April meeting Totals
ATTENTION
$167.05 280.89 166.64 186.36 200.00 162.36 $1163.30
ATTENTION
There are 3 extractors complete with all that you need to extract honey. There is only one refractometer to test your honey. You will need your own gated bucket for your extracted honey. 1. First extractor is a plastic table top 2 frame hand crank – Rental @ $5.00 for 3 day maxium.
2. Second extractor is a 2 frame hand crank - rental @ $10.00 for 3 day maximum. 3. Third extractor is a 4 frame electric – rental @ $15.00 for 3 day maximum. Either extractor can be picked up and delivered back to Susan Zhunga @ 555 King Road, Cox's Creek, KY. Call for availability 502-507-8789. All equipment must be returned in good, clean condition.
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Bardstown KY 40004
317 S Third St
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