Last evening about 15-20 beekeepers met in Eastern Manatee County to discuss the formation of a new local chapter of the Florida State Beekeepers Association. Bethany and Patrick hosted the evening with wonderful drinks and desserts. Thanks!
We started with a round of introductions to get to know one another. The group varied from hobbyist beekeepers with just one hive to several commercial beekeepers with up to 1100 hives. The group represented a broad area from Sarasota and Manatee Counties from as far South as Nokomis, Siesta Key to areas around Palmetto and NW Bradenton. We hope to encourage more beekeepers and have others join us from Hardee and DeSoto Counties.
Two members of the State Beekeepers Association were on hand to describe how other local chapters operate and discuss startup procedures. We decided to meet again next month and move forward to getting our local chapter setup. Tasks for next meeting may include: selecting a club name, getting temporary officers in place, setting the dues amount for our local chapter and planning for speakers and educational opportunities.
This was a great time and a wonderful way to meet other local beekeepers and socialize. I look forward to an active local chapter and hope others will consider joining us.
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