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Pierce County Beekeeping Association
Monthly Newsletter
December 2023 - Volume 29 - Issue 12
President's Corner
Happy Hollidays!!
As I reflect on this past year, I am overwhelmed with gratefulness at all of the love, encouragement and support you have given out abundantly to myself, Kathleen and the rest of the board. We have had a spectacular year that would not have happened without you and all of your hard work and commitment to the bees, beekeeping and PCBA. I feel privileged to be working along side you and am honored that you have entrusted me with another year as president.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD NEWS
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Our next Board meeting is currently TBD.
All are welcome to join! Please contact me for location details @ 253-640-1615
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Reminder to sign up for Beginner & Intermediate Classes on our Website
Classes start Jan 8th, 2024
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2024 EVENTS & PROJECTS
Members, we need you! Pierce County Beekeepers Association couldn’t happen without you, our volunteers! Please sign up to help with the upcoming events. It is a great time to get to know other members and educate the community about the bees and what our organization is all about. Some of these events are fundraisers where we will be selling honey.
From brand new beekeeper to experienced beekeeper, you have a place at our table! You pick your comfort level, from selling the honey/ raffle tickets to just talking about bees. Come and join the fun!!
HERE IS A LINK TO OUR 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Important dates in 2024
Wax Melting Workshop #1 will be on January 13th at 11:00am - Meet at the Club Apiary
Wax Melting & Forming Workshop #2 will be on February 24th at 11:00am - Meet at the Club Apiary
Install Ground Cloth in Club Apiary on March 16th at Noon - Meet at the Club Apiary
Honey House Scrub Down and Painting on April 20th 9:00am - Meet at the Honey House
Spring Fair on April 11th-14th & again on April 18th -21st - Will need Volunteers - Puyallup Fair Grounds
Silent auction - May 6th, 2024 - Allmendinger Center
Picnic in July - July 20th - Allmendinger Center
Pierce County Fair - Aug 8th - Aug 11th - Puyallup Fair Grounds
Washington State Fair - August 30th - Sept 22nd - Will need Volunteers - Puyallup Fair Grounds
Elections in November on Nov 4th - Allmendinger Center
Holiday Party on December 2nd - Allmendinger Center
Honey House Scrub Down
April 20th, 2024 @ 9am
Our Honey House is ready for a facelift! Come help us give the Honey House a Deep Scrub inside and outside, sand down the counters & repaint them as well as decorate. To join this list, please provide your Full Name, Address, Contact Information (email and phone number) & Notes/Information to Kathleen Clerc vp@pcbeekeepers.org
Garden Committee
Join our newly formed Garden Committee and be a part of the development of the Pollinator Garden. Currently this project is on pause as we negotiate for a different plot locations. The sites that we were provided are not feasible for a garden unfortunately. To join this list, please provide your Full Name, Address, Contact Information (email and phone number) & Notes/Information to Kathleen Clerc vp@pcbeekeepers.org
Hive Host & Beekeeper List
We would like to build a list of those who have properties in which they are aiming to host hives on, as well as beekeepers who would like to service hives on host properties. To join this list, please provide your Full Name, Address, Contact Information (email and phone number) & Notes/Information to Kathleen Clerc vp@pcbeekeepers.org
Donation & Fundraising Committee
Help us to be involved in our community in a big way! To join this list, please provide your Full Name, Address, Contact Information (email and phone number) & Notes/Information to Kathleen Clerc vp@pcbeekeepers.org
Monthly Meeting Information
Monday, January 8th, 2024
Beginners Classes Begin
Intermediate Classes Begin
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Sign up for Beginner & Intermediate Classes on our Website
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WSU Puyallup Research & Extension Center
D.F. Allmendinger Center
Apiary Day & Workshop Information
January 13th @ 11am - Wax Melting Workshop - Meet at Club Apiary
February 24th @ 11am - Wax Melting & Forming Workshop - Meet at Club Apiary
WSU Puyallup Research & Extension Center
D.F. Allmendinger Center
2606 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
Please keep an eye on our Facebook Group to keep up with any updates on what is planned for the next upcoming, including estimated times and lesson plan. Contact Kathleen Clerc vp@pcbeekeepers.org with any questions.
General Meeting Minutes
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