Winter, 2008 - Eastern Apicultural Society of North America

08Eastern Apicultural SocietyEAS JOURNALCALL FOR NOMINATIONSTO: Entomology Departments, Apiculturistsand Apicultural LaboratoriesFROM: Jim Bobb, Chairman of the Board,Eastern Apicultural Society of North AmericaDATE: January, 2008RE: Call for Nominations for the EAS James I. HambletonMemorial Award; Roger A. Morse Outstanding Teaching/ExtensionService/Regulatory Award; and Student Apiculture Award.The James I. Hambleton memorial award was establishedby the Eastern Apicultural Society of North Americato recognize research excellence in apiculture. The EASStudent Apiculture award was established to recognizestudents studying apiculture at the undergraduate or graduatelevel in a recognized college or university in the UnitedStates or Canada. Each award nomination must include abiographical sketch of the nominee, a list of his/her publications,specific identification of the research work on whichthe nomination is based and an evaluation and appraisal ofthe accomplishment of the nominee, especially of work inthe last five-year period for Hambleton award nominees (ora shorter period for Student nominees). Two letters of recommendationsupporting the nomination are also required.The Roger A. Morse Outstanding Teaching/ExtensionService/Regulatory Award is given annually to recognizean individual in teaching/extension and/or regulatoryactivity in the field of apiculture. Nominations for thisaward are welcome from any person in the field of apicultureor may be self-nominating. Nominations shall consistof a letter documenting the achievement of excellence inany or all of the areas of teaching/extension and /or regulatoryactivities in apiculture. Some indication of the appointmentresponsibilities should be included. In addition,a suitable CV or resume documenting the activities of thenominee must be submitted.Nominations are now being accepted for all threeawards. The awards for 2008 will be presented at the annualconference of the Society at Murray State University,August 8, 2008. Nominations and letters of recommendationshould be sent to: Jim Bobb, 2011 Shearer Road,Lansdale, PA 19446 and received no later than April 4,2008.Resubmissions from a previous year should be updatedif necessary, and a new cover letter should be attached whichshould indicate that this is a resubmission and relevantdata is already in EAS possession.Be Sure &Visit Our EAS WebsiteWinter, 2008www.easternapiculture.orgA GLIMPSE OF EAS 2008NEW BEEKEEPER (Hobbyist/Intermediate BK)Monday August 4, 20088:00-8:45AM Dr. John Skinner, University of TennesseeWhat you need to know to get started9:00-9:45AM Dr. Clarence Collison, Mississippi State UniversityBasic Honey bee Biology9:45- 10:15AM Break10:15-11:00AM Dr. Tom Webster, KY State UniversitySpring Beekeeping11:15-12:00PM In the apiary1:00-1:45PM Dr. Tom Webster, KY State UniversityHoney bee pests & predators2:00-2:45PM Dr. John Skinner, University of TennesseeLiving with SHB2:45-3:15PM Break3:15-4:00PM Dr. Sean Clark, Berea CollegeSampling for Varroa/Economic Thresholds4:15-5:00PM In the apiaryTuesday - August 5, 20088:00-8:45AM Dr. Tom Webster, KY State UniversityHoney bee Diseases9:00-9:45AM Dr. Sean Clark, Berea CollegeVarroa Mite IPM9:45-10:15AM Break10:15-11:00AM Dr. Clarence Collison, Mississippi State UniversityMaximizing honey production11:15-12:00PM In the apiary1:00-1:45PM Dr. Sean Clark, Berea CollegeProducts of the hive: production & marketing2:00-2:45PM Dr. Clarence Collison, Mississippi State UniversitySummer Management2:45-3:15PM Break3:15-4:00PM Dr. John Skinner, University of TennesseeFall Management4:15-5:00PM In the apiaryADVANCED/SIDELINE BEEKEEPERS (>6 hives and/or 5+ years)Monday August 4, 20088:00-8:45AM Kim Flotum, Bee Culture MagazinePollination Contracts9:00-9:45AM Stu Jacobson, University of Illinois at SpringfieldBeekeeping as a Business9:45-10:15AM BREAK10:15-11:00AM In the apiary11:15-12:00PM Jim Baerwald - Baerwald Apiaries, MichiganFinding & acquiring apiarys, difficulties, problems”1:00-1:45PM Dr. Larry Connor, Wicwas PressWintering Summer Increase Colonies2:00-2:45PM Jennifer Berry, University of GAQueen Rearing - Part 1, Basics of queen selectionand setting up starters/finishers2:45-3:15PM BREAK3:15-4:00PM In the apiary4:15-5:00PM Tom Eisele - Eisele Pollination Service, INPollination as a Beekeeping OccupationContinued on Page 51

Potherings From Our Chairman . . .The 2008 new year has arrived andit seems only yesterday that we celebratedthe change of the millennium.The first national bee event this yearwas the combined American Bee Federation(ABF) and American Honey ProducersAssociation (AHPA) meeting inSacramento, California. I was inspiredby a sideliner session by Kim Flottumon his predictions on the future ofbeekeeping. I think it is important totake a moment to survey the past yearand divine the future.Africanized Honey Bees – At thistime last year, the main fear of manystates was the arrival of Africanizedhoney bees (AHB) from Florida. Ithought that it was only a matter oftime before a hive of AHB would eitherhitchhike or swarm from a truck ofmigratory hives. The worst case scenariois that the colony would attackor kill a person or confined pet provokinga backlash against bees andbeekeeping. And what if AHB coloniesbecame established in the area? I certainlywould no longer be able to keepcolonies in public parks and other suburbanlocations.Colony Collapse Disorder – Althoughthe AHB scenario can still happen,I would never have guessed thatan even graver scenario was threateningthe beekeeping community –Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Atthe ABF/AHPA conference, there weremany workshops featuring CCD. Thebeekeeping community seems dividedamong the usual suspects: pesticides,Nosema ceranae, Israeli Acute ParalysisVirus (IAPV), Varroa mites, nutrition,and bad beekeeping. There areeven a number of respectable researchersthat either deny that CCD existsor explain it away as a cyclical eventthat has happened many times in thepast. I can tell you one thing for certain– something is affecting the healthof our bees. Last May, a survey of beekeepersin Pennsylvania revealed astate-wide loss of 49% of the hivesover the winter. Surely some of thelosses could be blamed on a brutallycold February but can you imagine a49% loss in the chicken or dairy industryof a state?So, what should we do differentlythis year? The suggestions thus farhave not changed since March 1, 2007;namely, treat with Fumigillan, do notput deadout colonies on top of healthycolonies, and treat with Terramycin,Apiguard, Apilife VAR, or MiteAway II,rather than “hard” chemicals.EAS responds to CCD• EAS has contributed researchmoney to the CCD Working Groupin 2007. Requests for research proposalshave already been distributedfor 2008.• The EAS board provides a forumfor multistate and regionaldiscussions. Since irradiation ofhive bodies has been shown to killAmerican Foul Brood spores andlessen the infection of CCD, perhapsregional facilities can befound to sanitize old or deadoutequipment. Contact your EAS directorif you are interested in thisproject.• EAS conventions provide avenue to present research. Theconferences are large enough toattract top researchers yet intimateenough to meet and discusstopics with presenters.What of the future? CCD hascreated a great interest in bees andbeekeeping from the press and thegeneral public; most people now understandthe importance of honey beesto the food supply.• I predict there will be an increasednumber of new beekeepersthe next few years.• It is my hope that townshipswill consider the importance ofbees before enacting restrictivebeekeeping ordinances.• More research will be done onall aspects of beekeeping.• EAS conventions will featuremany of the CCD researchers andbring you up-to-date on the latestCCD facts and theories.What of the future EAS conventions…EAS 2008 in Murray, Kentucky onAugust 4-8, 2008 promises to be a greatvenue. The registration area, dormitory,cafeteria, and meeting rooms areall in close proximity. Kent Williamsand Phil Craft have already assembledan exciting program.EAS 2009 Mark your calendar nowfor Ellicottville, New York, August 3-9, 2009. Bee Culture will sponsor theevent at Holiday Valley ConferenceContinued on Page 7EAS JournalJournal of the Eastern ApiculturalSociety of North America, Inc.Volume 36, Number 1Jim BobbChairman of the Board2011 Shearer RoadLansdale, PA 19446610.584.6778chairman@easternapiculture.orgJimBobb@GCT21.netKathy SummersVice Chairman of the Board7011 Spieth RoadMedina, OH 44256330.461.1081 (cell)330.725.6677, Ext. 3215330.725.5624 (fax)vicechairman@easternapiculture.orgKent Williams2008 President580 State Route 385 NorthWingo, KY 42088-8703270.382.2348president@easternapiculture.orgBen Bauer2007 PresidentFirethorne Farm1020 Wylie RoadWest Chester, PA 19382610.793.9588president@easternapiculture.orgLoretta SurprenantSecretaryBox 300, 27 County Home WayEssex, NY 12936518.963.7593 (phone & fax)secretary@easternapiculture.orgJohn TullochTreasurerP.O. Box 473211 High StreetOdessa, DE 19730302.378.1917 (phone & fax)treasurer@easternapiculture.org2 Winter, 2008

Winter, 2008EAS Foundation for Honey Bee ResearchCall for Proposals, 2008The EAS Foundation for Honey BeeResearch is a competitive grant programdeveloped from donations received frombeekeepers and others interested infunding research on topical problemsin honey bees. Proposals are solicitedannually with award amounts to bedetermined the spring before the EASannual meeting. Requests for supportfor student projects (undergraduatesummer employees/graduate student)or for equipment/supplies for distinctresearch projects are given highest priority.Requests for “seed money” to provideinvestigators the opportunity tocollect preliminary data or as “add on”funds to combine with other fundingsources to continue present researchwill also be considered. We welcomeseparate discreet project proposals andrequests that identify pieces of ongoingresearch programs where additionalfunds can accomplish an objective of alarger program. Grant funds may beused for supplies, equipment, salaries,travel or other appropriate uses by therecipient.There will be one award for $5000in 2008. The award will be announcedat the EAS 2008 Conference but availableby May 1, 2008. We intend to publicizethe award to aid in solicitation ofadditional funds for subsequent years.DEADLINE for application is APRIL1, 2008.Proposal Submission Criteria1. Proposals are welcome from anyindividuals conducting research onhoney bees. The role the investigatorwill perform if awarded thefunds should be clearly stated.2. Proposal should briefly outline theobjective and a plan of work, to becompleted within 1 year of funding,and a justification for the proposedwork. If intended as “seed money,”the proposal should clearly statehow the funds will enable the investigatorto secure additionalfunding for project continuation.Proposals should not exceed fivewritten pages in total length(double-spaced) excluding titlepage, budget and resumes. Onlyelectronic submissions will be accepted.3. Proposal must indicate how resultswill be disseminated if grant isfunded. Investigators are encour-aged to present their work to a futureEAS annual meeting andthrough the EAS journal (in summaryform) if at all possible butother funds should be used forsuch dissemination. An acknowledgmentof EAS support should beincluded in any presentations orpublications resulting from the research.4. The proposal should be arranged inthe following format:a) cover page to include title,name, address, email & telephoneof investigators(s) andtitle/affiliation of investigatorb) justificationc) objective(s)d) project descriptione) plan of work/timetablef) budgetg) short (half page) resume ofeach participanth) name of principle investigatorto appear on every page of proposal(very important)5. Electornic copy of the proposalshould be submitted by APRIL1,2008 to EAS Foundation for HoneyBee Research c/o EAS ChairmanJim Bobb, 2011 Shearer Road,Lansdale, A 19446, sent as attachmentto email atChairman@easternapiculture.orgProposal Review ProcessEAS will review each proposal witha three person proposal review board.One member is an elected Director tothe Board while the remaining two areresearchers (the Board member may bea researcher). None of the panel willhave a direct connection to any researchproject for which a proposal hasbeen submitted. In cases of conflictthat panel member will be excused fromvoting. Evaluation of proposals will bemade on the following criteria: Scientificmerit, relevance of the proposedproject to beekeeping, reasonablenessof the budget proposal to the actualwork to be performed, potential for securingor adding to funding from othersources, and finally, interest of proposedresearch to EAS members. Allfunds must be expended by June 30,2009 and an accounting of expendituresmade available to the EAS treasurer byAug. 1, 2008.From Indiana Up withYoung Beekeepers!…Alex Lesniak, a South Bend highschool sophomore, is Indiana’s 2007Young Beekeeper of the Year and winnerof a $2,000 U.S. Savings Bond thatgoes with the honor. She is one ofmore than 20 young beekeepers whohave been recognized by the IndianaBeekeepers Association (IBA) over thepast nine years.Recognizing the need to stimulateinterest in and award outstandingachievements in beekeeping amongyoung people, the IBA unanimouslyapproved the Young Beekeeper Programat its board meeting in 1998, the IBA’sfirst year of existence. The IBA madeits first award in 1999.Gender-blind, the program is opento young beekeepers state wide. Thenine winners thus far number fourgirls, including Alex, and five boys. TheIBA’s newsletter has kept track of previouswinners each fall by running areport of, “Where Are They Now,” plottingeducational and other achievementsas they develop.This year, the three finalists (allreceived U.S. Savings Bonds, secondand third place receiving lesser denominations)composed an essay onhow beekeeping has affected theirlives, community, family and environment.They also explained the positivevalues they have gained from beekeeping,and their future plans. AtIBA’s fall meeting the three winnerstook part in a breakout session designedto let other members get toknow them better. Under the guidanceof newly appointed co-ordinator LisaYowell, the Program attracted a record11 candidates in 2007.For more information aboutIndiana’s Young Beekeeper Program,contact Lisa Yowell atyowell13@isp.com.Please check yourmailing label on thisissue of the Journal. Ifyour name is misspelledor there needs to becorrections to youraddress, please let theEditor know.3

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Tuesday - August 5, 20088:00-8:45AM Jim Baerwald - Baerwald Apiaries, MichiganPlanning, Design, Construction of Honey house9:00-9:45AM Stu Jacobson, University of Illinois at Springfield,Beekeeping Business Options Panel Discussion9:45-10:15AM BREAK10:15-11:00AM In the apiary11:15-12:00PM Kim Flotum, Bee Culture MagazineGood Neighbor Beekeeping Practices1:00-1:45PM Jennifer Berry, University of GeorgiaQueen Rearing - Pt 2, techniques of grafting2:00-2:45PM Dewey Caron, Univ. of DelawareFarm Market needs, pollination, beekeeper products2:45-3:15PM BREAK3:15-4:00PM In the apiary4:15-5:00PM Jennifer Berry, University of GeorgiaQueen Rearing - Part 3, Follow-up on grafts &problem solvingWednesday August 6, 2008EAS SHORT COURSE (BOTH TRACKS) & CONFERENCEJoint session (Beginner & advanced/sideliner)8:00-8:45AM Zachary Huang – Michigan State UnivHoney bee pheromones and their use in beekeeping9:00-9:45AM Dr. Thomas Webster, KY State UniversityNosema mysteries new and old9:45-10:15AM Break10:15-11:00AM Stu Jacobson, University of Illinois at SpringfieldHow to get the best disease/mite resistant queens.11:15-12:00AM Dr. Jim Tew, Ohio State UniversityHoney bee Nutrition - how important is it?EAS Conference1:30-1:45PM1:45-2:30PM2:30-3:00PM3:00-3:45PM4:00-4:45PMWelcome from EAS presidentAddress by EAS ChairmanBreak2008 J.I. Hambleton Award Winner Presentation2008 EAS Student Award Winner PresentationThursday - August 7, 20088:00-8:45AM Jennifer Berry, University of GAResearch at the Univ. of GeorgiaORDr. Marion Ellis, University of NebraskaWhy does lavender honey sell for $18 per pound?9:00-9:45AM Dr. Gordon Wardell, S.A.F.E. Research &DevelopmentHoney bee Supplemental feedingORGreg Hunt, Purdue UniversityBreeding for Varroa Resistance9:45-10:15AM BREAK10:15-11:00AM Dr. Larry Connor, Wicwas PressShould This Queen Live or Die?ORZachary Huang – Michigan State UnivGenetically modified plants, are they causing CCD?11:15-12:00PMORLilia De Guzman, USDA Baton Rouge“Breeding Russian Honey Bees”Stu Jacobson, University of Illinois at Springfield“If IAPV did it”Dr. Sean Clark, Berea College - Organic Beekeeping: Is It Possible?Reyah Carlson, Apitherapist - Apitherapy WorkshopJim & Sandra Garrison, Creative Candles - Making Beeswax CandleRobert Brewer - Honey Judging - Part 1Billy Davis - A Self-Sustaining Bee Club (Clubs do not have to dependon outside Bee producers)Bob Cole - Queen rearing for the grafting-challenged beekeeperDr. Jeff Harris, USDA Baton RougeVarroa sampling & what do results mean?Dr. Gordon Wardell, S.A.F.E. Research & DevelopmentHoney bee nutrition & feedingDr. Jim Tew, Ohio State UniversityPropolis, what is it and what do we do with it?Tony Jadzak, State of Maine Apiarist and Bee InspectorDetection of Nosema - lab sessionApiary program option each sessionFriday - August 8, 20088:00-8:45AM Dr. Lilia De Guzman, USDA Baton RougeSmall Hive Beetle Research at the Baton RougeHoney Bee LaboratoryORDr. Jim TewModern management of modern beehives in amodern world9:00-9:45AMOR9:45-10:15AM10:15-11:00AMOR11:15-12:00PMDr. Greg HuntColony collapse disorder, what is it, does it matterand what are we going to do about it?Dr. Jeff Harris - USDA Baton RougeUpdate of the Baton Rouge Honey Bee Lab breedingprogram for VSH beesBREAKDr. Larry Connor, Wicwas PressHow to Develop a small-scale Breeding ProgramDr. Marion Ellis, University of NebraskaAlmond pollination and honey bee healthPromo for 2009 EAS & EAS business meetingFriday afternoon workshopsDr. Sean Clark, Berea College - Varroa Mite IPM at Berea CollegeRobert Brewer, “Honey Judging - Part 2”Ann Harmon - Reducing Stress for Honey BeesJim Bobb - Bee PlantsElaine Holbrook - Beeswax candle makingClaire Waring, Editor, Bee Craft - Big Bees, Little Bees and Bees thatdon’t StingJeremy Wagnitz, Univ of NE Graduate Student - Using artificial breaksin brood cycle to enhance varroa suppressionBilly Davis - The road to a queenDr. Jim Tew, Ohio State UniversityRearing queens in a small scale operationDr. Jeff Harris, USDA Baton RougeInstrumentally inseminating queens, basics (lab)Dr. Wayne E. Esaias, Goddard Space Flight CenterScale Hives for Management and ScienceTammy Horn - Lost Mountain Honey Bee Reclamation ProjectDon Hopkins - Beekeeping in Haiti and the movement of AHB into HaitiApiary program option each sessionThursday afternoon workshopsEdwin Holcombe - Examining for tracheal mites (lab course)Michael Young - Cooking w/honey (all afternoon session)Dr. Larry Connor, Wicwas - Selecting queens to be your queen mothersWinter, 20085

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Winter, 2008From Kentucky 2008 PresidentGreetings to all. I hope each of youhad a happy and healthy Holiday season.This is the time of year for reflectionon the ups and downs of the pastseason. It is a good time to formulatea plan to move toward correction ofpast problems, and improvement ormaintenance in the areas of your operationthat are acceptable.One of my faults (if it can be considereda fault) is that I am a prolificlist-maker. During winter months ourhouse gradually comes to resemble arat’s nest, with scraps of paper – notesand lists – everywhere by the beginningof spring. Lists have become asort of tool for me, keeping my actionsaligned with my thoughts; helping meto continue moving in the proper direction… forward. My lists are actuallyan extension of another journalistictype of tool, an annual businessplan. I have found that penning a businessplan each year is a great aid inhighlighting goals, and helping me tokeep my “eye on the ball,” so to speak.Occasionally I give one particular presentationdealing with “how to makemoney with bees.” The crux of this presentationis creating – and following –a business plan. My belief is that tobe consistently successful there mustfirst be a goal to achieve. Second, toget from point “A” to the goal, theremust be a roadmap. A business planis nothing more than a map of how youexpect to get from start to finish. Mostpeople are intimidated by even theterm “business plan”, or they see noneed for a business plan because theirbeekeeping operation is small. Don’tbe fooled by the word “business.” Theformula of following a plan works forany enterprise. If you are shovelingsnow (something I understand is probablyunderway in the Northeast at thetime of this writing – it is raining inWest KY…a lot) the plan would beginwith properly dressing for the task;assembling the necessary tools; plottinga start and finish; setting periodicgoals (ten feet clear, then restetc) and beginning the job. Beekeepingplans do not need to be so detailed.My goals are specific, as in “enter thehoney season with X number hiveshaving X amount of bees/brood”, andso on through the season. In order tomeet this goal there will need to bequeens raised, hives split, nucs made,hives fed – a lot – you get the idea.These are signposts on the roadmap,the business plan. They would be noless legitimate for four hives that fourthousand, just on a smaller scale.Before we started using this managementtool I had vague suppositions ofwhere our operation stood during theyear, but nothing more concrete. I hadno clue as to the amount of revenuethat we needlessly spent each year.There is no reason to build superswhen you won’t need them for anotheryear. The money is better spent onfoundation, or frames, which shouldbe replaced much more often. This wasalmost an epiphany for me, and thebeginning of understanding how tokeep red ink out of the ledger.So at the time of year when NewYear’s resolutions are commonlymade, if you are searching for a worthyresolution, use this one -–createa business plan, complete with budget,for 2008. Do your best to followyour plan. Make lots of notes; catalogueevery item of expense and income.Enjoy the freedom this actionwill give you. You can go to your planat any time and know what the nextstep should be. The one item thatshould be written into your plan asthe foremost principle is to never allowyour business, sideline, or hobbytake precedence over your relationshipwith family and/or friends. If you catchup with your bee-work during the Holidaysat the expense of spending timewith loved ones, you have missed thepoint of life completely. You may “love”your bees…but they will not be theones visiting you when you arehomebound in your rocking chair.Now I have to go make a list ofthings that need to be done.Enjoy life, family, and friends in2008…and happy beekeeping too.Kent Williams, President 2008MassachusettsBeekeeper’s AssociationMass beekeepers will hold thierspring meeting at the TopsfieldFairgrounds, Topsfield, MA. Specialguest will be Tom Seeley PhD, CornellUniversity, Saturday March 29th, 9AM- 4PM. Visit www.massbee.org toregister and for additional information.Mass Beekeepers will hold thierannual Field Day on Saturday, June21st. University of MassachusettsAgronomy Farm, South Deerfield, MA.Dan Conlon, President MABeekeepers AssociationMaine State BeekeepersAssociation Annual MeetingMSBA will hold their annual meetingon Saturday, April 12, 2008 at theCalument Club in Augusta, Maine. Wewill have two speakers: Tom SeeleyProfessor of Biology and ChairmanDepartment of Neurobiology and Behaviorat Cornell University whose scientificwork has focused on the behavioralanalyses of the inner workingsof the honey bee colony and DavidVanderDussen, President of NOD ApiaryProducts, Frankfort, Onatario,Canada, manufacturer of Mite Away II.The meeting will have morning andafternoon lectures and a buffet lunchat noon. A silent auction with lots ofbee-related stuff rounds out a funfilledday of learning and socializing.Contact Carol Cotttrill atWMBAmail@msn.com for more information.News from DEDE beekeepers are recovering fromour EAS effort.With volunteersenergized we have a busy springplanned. First up, DE ag Week Jan 8,we presented a 1/2 day workshop onvine crop pollination. As part of theprogram Bill and Nancy Troupdiscussed honey bee and Osmiapollinators, Roberta Glatz of NYdiscussed squash bees and RachelWinfree of Princeton Univ talked abouther studies on the contribution nativepollinators make to crop production oneastern farms. Mike Embrey, DeweyCaron and Bob Mitchell were on theprogram sponsored by the NE SAREgrant Farming Native Pollinators alongwith Faith Kuehn and Heather Harmonof DE Dept Ag who spoke about theproject at EAS this past summer.We will present 2-1/2 day Satshort courses in Feb and March atWarren Seaver´s in Dover for beginnersand novices. Dewey will give anintermediate/sideliner queenselection/rearing short course in Aprilat the University.The Annual DE State BeekeepersMeeting will be Saturday March 15 inDover Extension Paradee Center. Onprogram will be Dewey Caron, BartonSmith of USDA Beltsville and Rick Fellof VA Tech. Lunch is covered dish.Dewey M. Caron, Dept Entomology& Wildlife Ecology, 250 Townsend U ofD, Newark, DE 19716, tel 302 831-8883Fax 302 831-8889, dmcaron@udel.edu9

EAS International Honey Show 2008Rules and RegulationsThis year we are going back to the International rules that we used in 2006. Thereare some significant changes. These are meant to bring us into the realm of the majorBritish and European honey shows which attract thousands of entries each year. Theshow this year will be operated and judged using the British/European Method whichmeans that:1. There will be no score cards used for most classes; except for a judges personalscore sheet towards the wax, mead and confectionary classes 2. There will be onlythree (3) color grades in the extracted honey classes (light, medium and dark determinedby standardized grading glasses); 3. Moisture content will not be given unlessit is above 18.6% (which will mean disqualification); 4. One candle in each entry willbe burned; 5. All entries will be graded on their individual merit, therefore, single entryclasses are not guaranteed first place; 6. Expect to see the judges wearing whitecoats and hats. Otherwise the rules will be basically the same as in previous years.Entries may be dropped off on Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM andWednesday from 11:301:30 AM to 1:00 PM.THE PURPOSE OF THE EAS COMPETITIVE SHOW IS TO PROVIDE AFORUM DIRECTED TOWARD THE RECOGNITION OF QUALITY HONEYAND PRODUCTS OF THE HIVE. THIS POLICY STATEMENT IS INTENDEDTO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND TO CLEARLY DEFINE THE RULES FORTHE ATTAINMENT OF THIS PURPOSE.The Honey Show Committee is responsible for drafting policies, rules and judgingcriteria and for disseminating information. Judges will adhere to the Committee’spolicies and rules.Judges will be those individuals who have completed formal training and havepassed rigorous examination as set forth by The Welsh Beekeepers Assn., Wales,UK, to complete certification. All judges will have this International Certification.Judges will be expected to leave a comment card with each entry in order to helpthe exhibitor improve. These cards should contain the individual judge’s contactinformation in the event that an exhibitor wishes to discuss their entry later.Judges will be assisted by Stewards who wish to seek future judge’s certification.Stewards will be expected to carry out those duties requested by the judges or theHoney Show Committee.Prize cards and points will be awarded as follows: 1 st Gold; 5 points, 2 nd Silver;4 points, 3 rd Bronze; 3 points, Highly Commendable; 2 points, Commendable; 1Point. The exhibitor with most points throughout the show will receive Prize for mostpoints. An annual trophy will be allocated for Best in show, entitled The Michael YoungFamily trophy as well as the most prestigious Blue Ribbon from the London NationalHoney Show.The comment cards, prize cards and entries are the property of the exhibitor.Although EAS will exercise all due care in judging and displaying entries, exhibitorsenter items at their own risk. If possible judges may hold an open session to answerexhibitor questions after the show is open to the public.The Honey show Committee will be responsible for:1. Allocating space for the show and arranging entries.2. Compliance with show rules and judging criteria.3. Obtaining judges.4. Cooperating with the EAS Treasurer in obtaining awards.5. Accepting entries and opening the show at a predetermined, published time.6. Within three weeks of the close of the show, filling out an evaluation sheet andmaking recommendations for future shows.7. Recording all award winners for the EAS and other journals.General Show Rules1. All exhibitors MUST BE current dues-paying members of EAS. Proof of currentpaid dues status must be submitted at the time of making entries. ( unless exhibits aresent from overseas – see 16)2. Only one entry in each class may be made by an individual, their family or theirapiary.3. At time of entering, the exhibitor will be required to fill out an identification label(provided at the registration table) and affix it in an inconspicuous place on their entryas follows: honey in jars or mead in bottles: approx. one half inch (1/2in.) from baseof the jar; affixed on each candle; section, cut comb or comb for extraction affix onright hand top side of transparent lid; cookery classes affixed to the plates; arts, craftsand gadgets affix on suitable area for the judge to see; photographs affix on the bottomof the mount in centre. Cake of beeswax affix on the underneath side of the wax.4. Separate section or class rules will apply.5. Commercial or identifying labels with ones own name on entries are forbiddenexcept where it is an integral part of an arts and crafts or gift arrangement entry.6. The exhibitor must choose which classes to place entries in. Judges may adjustclasses at their discretion.7. Entries can be made only during published times.8. Entries must be left on display and intact until released by the Show Chairman.9. No commercial products or displays are permitted.10. Decision of the judges, in all cases, will be final.11. Entries will not be accepted by mail.12. The Show Chairman has the authority to accept, reject and classify entries inaccordance with show rules and judging criteria.13. Any exhibitor wishing to protest must do so to the Show Chairman within one hourof the public opening of the show.14. EAS assumes no liability for loss or damage of entries. Although EAS willexercise all due care in judging and displaying entries, exhibitors enter items at theirown risk.15. Entries not claimed by the end of the conference will be disposed of by the ShowChairman.16. International exhibitors may enter any class but a $5.00 entry fee per class willapply. Excluded from this fee are Canadian Exhibitors who are current members ofEAS.Honey ClassesClass # DescriptionH1 Three 1lb. jars of honey: Extracted LightH2 Three 1lb. jars of honey: Extracted MediumH3 Three 1lb. jars of honey: Extracted Dark*Entries must be in 1 lb., glass queenline type jars and may have metal or plasticlids. International entries may use 500 gram universal jars. (see clause 3 on showrules)H4 Twelve 1lb. jars of honey: ExtractedEntries must be in 12 identical 1lb. queenline type jars with metal or plastic lids.International entries may use 12 identical 500 gram universal jars. (see clause 3 onshow rules)H5 Three section boxes of comb honeyH6 Three packages of cut comb honey: 4 inch squareH7 Three round section of comb honeyEntries must be in the appropriate container: Window cartons, round section lidsbothtransparent, cut comb box-all sides transparent. (see clause 3 on show rules)H8 Three 1lb. jars of creamed honeyH9 Three 1lb. jars of chunk honeyEntries must be in cylindrically uniform “wigwam” jar or in the new “shoulder” jar. (seeclause 3 on show rules)H10 One frame of honey: suitable for extractionFrames may be of wood or plastic and should be housed in a glass sided bee proofenclosure. (see clause 3 on show rules)1. All entries must be the product of the exhibitor’s apiary and have been producedsince the previous EAS Honey show.2. Entries will be judged on their individual merit. Cleanliness of the container, lid orhardware, uniformity of wax cut, proper fill of jar or container, cleanliness and clarityof the honey, moisture content, aroma and taste will be considered by the judges. Increamed honey texture and firmness will also be considered.3. No tamper-proof seals.Cookery ClassesClass#Description10 Winter, 2008

C1 Cookies: 1 dozen, no frosting or decorationC2 Bars or Brownies: 1 dozen, no frosting or decorationC3 1 Cake: no frosting or decorationC4 Yeast Bread: 1 loafC5 Yeast Rolls: 1 dozenC6 Muffins: 1 dozenC7 Candy: 12 pieces1. At least 25% of sweetening agent must be honey.2. Entries must be accompanied by the recipe as used, written on 3"x5" cards induplicate, without the name of the exhibitor.3. EAS reserves the right to publish the recipes.4. Entries must be presented on plain paper or foam plates, in dome top cake carriers,or on cardboard covered with foil. Plates and covers will not be furnished by theShow Committee.5. Enter all cakes, breads, rolls and muffins un-sliced.6. Items will be judged based on individual merit. The judge will look at appearance,shape and color, uniformity and texture, taste and aroma. (see clause 3 on showrules)Mead ClassesClass#DescriptionM1 Dry Mead: 1 bottleM2 Sweet Mead: 1 bottleProduct made of honey, water and yeast. No additional sweeteners or flavoring.M3 Melomel, Cyser or Pyment (fruit mead): 1 bottleProduct made from honey, water, yeast and fruit, apples or grapes.M4 Sparkling Mead: 1 bottleProduct containing carbonation made from honey, water, yeast and fruit if desired.1. All meads must have been made by the exhibitor through the process of naturalfermentation.2. All meads should be exhibited in clear (not frosted), colorless (not tinted), 750 ml or25.4 fl. oz. wine bottles. All sparkling meads should be exhibited in champagne typebottles.3. Natural cork stoppers of the hand driven, flanged or T type are preferred for showpurposes.4. No labels (commercial or home) should be used.5. Each entry should be accompanied by a 3"x5" card with the exhibitor’s numberand the type of fruit used in flavored meads.6. Mead should be filled to within ½ inch of the base of the cork7. Entries will be judged on their own merit based on cleanliness of bottle and cork,color and clarity, cleanliness (lack of sediment), bouquet, body and taste. (see clause3 on show rules)Beeswax ClassesClass # DescriptionB1 Single Piece, Pure Beeswax: 2 lbs.A single cake of beeswax weighing 2 pounds. Can be round or square but should bea minimum of 1 inch but not to exceed 2 inches in depth.B2 Candles, Dipped Tapers: 3 candles of pure beeswaxB3 Candles, Molded Tapers: 3 candles of pure beeswaxB4 Candles, Novelty, single or Coordinated Set: 3 candles of pure beeswax.Candles can be of any length and diameter.1. All wax items should be made from only pure beeswax.2. One of the three candles in an entry will be burned to determine proper manufacture.*3. Exhibitor should furnish candles set up in candle holders for the purpose ofexhibiting the entry and burning the single candle.4. Wax cakes will be judged based on individual merit. The judge will consider waxcolor, aroma, cleanliness, uniformity of pour, weight (between 1lb -2lbs.), and freedomfrom defects.5. Candles will be judged based on individual merit. The judge will consider waxcolor, aroma, cleanliness, uniformity of length and diameter, proper wick size andWinter, 2008placement, freedom from defects, sharpness of lines (novelty), and burn characteristics.(see clause 3 on show rules)Arts and Crafts ClassesClass # DescriptionA1 Gift Arrangement (including baskets)A2 Sewing or NeedleworkA3 Novelty Beeswax with Additives PermittedA4 Misc. Arts and Crafts1. All items must have a beekeeping theme2. Exhibitor must submit an estimate of time taken to make them on a 3"x5" card.3. Small changes to commercial items or copies of commercial items may be downgraded.4. Items will be judged on their individual merit. Judges will look at cleanliness andneatness, originality, craftsmanship, theme, lack of clutter, over-all appearance. (seeclause 3 on show rules)Gadget ClassesClass # DescriptionG1 Large Devices: extractors, wax equipment, etc.G2 Small Devices1. All items must be accompanied by a typed or written explanation.2. Each item will be judged on their individual merit. Judges will be looking atexplanatory text, practicality, ease of reproduction, originality and usefulness to beekeeping.(see clause 3 on show rules)Photography ClassesClass # DescriptionP1 Close-up Print: 1 print related to beekeepingP2 Scenic Print: 1 print of apiary subject (flowers, hives, etc.)P3 Portrait Print: 1 print of person in a beekeeping settingP4 Essay Prints: set of 4 to 7 pictures depicting a beekeeping scene or story.1. Prints must be 5"x7" or larger, mounted on a mounting board that extends at leastone inch beyond the print on each side. Essay prints may be mounted on one board.2. No frames are permitted.3. Prints may be black and white or color.4. Photographs may be entered only once in an EAS show.5. Each entry must be accompanied by a 3"x5" card stating the name of the photograph,a brief description and the class number.6. Winners must agree to have their photographs published.7. Each entry will be judged on its individual merit. Judges will be looking at composition,treatment of subject matter, quality and clarity and presentation. (see clause 3on show rules)*Black Jar ClassClass # DescriptionB1 Black Jar of Extracted Honey: 1 jar, any colorA single entry of any color extracted honey to be judged entirely on taste.1. Exhibitor will transfer their honey into an opaque, black container which will befurnished by the show chairman.2. The container is the property of the show chairman.3. Each entry will be judged on it’s own merit and by taste only. (see clause 3 onshow rules)Extracted Honey, , Open to the WorldClass # DescriptionE1 Three jars of honey: ExtractedEntries may be in either 1 lb. queenline type jars or 500 gram universal jars.1. Class open to all exhibitors regardless of country of origin.2. Extracted honey may be of any color.3. Entries will be judged on their individual merit. Judging will be based on cleanlinessof container and lid, cleanliness and clarity of honey, aroma and taste. (see clause 3on show rules)4. A $5.00 entry fee applies to all exhibitors who are not current members ofEAS.11

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EAS Membership, Association and Life Member Dues Payment/Address Correction Form(Please send all money in U.S. funds)NamesAddressCity/State or Province/Zip Code or Mailing CodePhone/FaxEmail:What local association do you belong to? ____________________________________________________Annual Dues: $25 (single or family) $Association Dues (State or County/Regional): $50 $Life Membership Dues: $250 (one payment) $EAS Foundation Gift (Help us support Beekeeping Research) $TOTAL $Do not send to EAS Journal Editor. Send your check to –John Tulloch, EAS TreasurerP.O. Box 473, 211 High St., Odessa, DE 19730 USA14 Winter, 2008

L = Life MemberEAS MEMBERSHIP 2008MB = Master BeekeeperALBERTANasr, Medhat (L) Prov. Apiclts. RR6 17507 Ft. Rd. Edmonton T5B 4K3 780-415-2314ALABAMACarmack, Jimmy 201 17th. Ave. NW Birmingham 35215 205-845-8334 purealabamahoney@yahoo.comMiller, William G. (MB) 2991 Eddins Rd. Dothan 36301 334-794-8362 wgmiller@aol.comSmith, Margie (L) 3280 Salco Rd. Chunchla 36521 334-675-9129ARKANSASYoung, Douglas (L) Route 3, Box 231 Clarksville 72830-9228 501-754-3918ARIZONAFinley, Jennifer (L) 2000 E. Allen Rd. Bee Lab Tucson 85719Sammataro, Diana (L) 6563 N. Foothills Dr. Tucson 85718 520-670-6380 ex 121 dsammataro@tucson.ars.ag.govWardell, Gordon 2526 East Blackridge Dr. Tucson 85716-1802 520-327-1089 gordyaw@aol.comCALIFORNIAHicks, Raymond (L) 456 Bundy Ave San Jose 95117-1610 408-243-5172 rayger@pacbell.netPitts, H. Wayne (L) 1726 Fine Dr. Gilroy 95020 408-644-2382 kingbee@uvasgold.comTraynor, Joe P. O. Box 2144 Bakersfield 93303 661-871-8938 jotraynor@aol.comCOLORADOHartley, John (L) 13835 Herring Rd. Black Forest 80908-2948 719-495-1251 beeman@pcisys.netPowers, Homer P. (L) 7000 Quincey Ave.; Apt. C207 Denver 80237-2246CONNECTICUTBaker, John C. 52 Headquarters Rd. Litchfield 06759-2114 860-567-8427 berryledges@optinline.netBerry, David 18 Harborview Ave. Norwalk 06854 917-697-5089 dgbnyc@hotmail.comBlocher, David (L,MB) 23 Sullivan Dr. Redding 06896 203-938-2539 dblocher@mac.comCarusello, David 825 Congress Ave.Ext. Waterbury 06708 203-808-7464 d.carusellojr@worldnet.att.netDingman, Douglas CT Ag.Expt. Sta.; 123 Huntington St. New Haven 06504-1106 203-974-8471 douglas.dingman@po.state.ct.usFinch, Barry (L) 426 Main St. Ridgefield 06877 203-743-1621Glover, Richard 319 Old Stratfield Rd. Fairfield 06825 203-520-4561 rglover@webquill.comGrecco, Wendy 192 New Canaan Ave. Norwalk 06850 203-722-0608 wendygrecco@hotmail.comGrimshaw, Jack (L) 348 Maple St. Enfield 06082-2129 860-763-1795 jjackgrimshaw@sbcglobal.netHannan, Rollin (L) 597 Hulls Hill Rd. Southbury 06488 203-264-5538 rjhannanjr@aol.comHowe, John E. 315 River Rd. Willington 06279 860-429-8000 jehowe@sbcglobal.netHuston, Leslie (L,MB) 8 Hopewell Rd. Newtown 06470 203-417-2023 (C) ljhuston@charter.netJones, Becky (L) 55 Wolf Pit Rd. Farmington 06032 860-677-9391 t.c.jones@snet.netJones, Ted (L) 55 Wolf Pit Rd. Farmington 06032 860-677-9391 t.c.jones@snet.netKananowicz, John (L) 324 Tater Hill Rd. East Haddam 06423 860-873-9099Kettle, Ira North Auguilla Rd. Pawcatuck 06379 806-599-5502 kirby.stafford@po.state.ct.usLarned, Michael C. (L) 178 Farms Rd. Stamford 06903 203-322-0294Lund, Michael 419 Burton Rd. Beacon Falls 06403 203-729-8490Marron, Richard F. (MB) 50 Liberty Ave. Danbury 06810-8144 203-743-0541 dickm@snet.netPulliam, Patty 216 Dunham Rd. Fairfield 06430 203-259-4861 pattpull@optonline.netShwartz, Jeff PO Box 619 Newtown 06470 203-426-8620 jeff@shwartz.comStoner, Kim CT Ag.Exp. Sta; P.O. 1106 New Haven 06504 203-271-1732 kimberly.stoner@po.state.ct.usWeiss, Edward (L) 3 Whip Stick Rd. Wilton 06897 203-762-3538Zampino, Ellen (MB) 220 Sheephill Rd. Riverside 06878 203-625-7495 jazampino3@aol.comDELAWAREBradley, Tyler 32349 Lighthouse Rd. Selbyville 19975 410-430-1732Bray, Dale F. (L) 5 Stage Rd. Newark 19711-4001Bush, Evan 27175 Avalon Rd. Georgetown 19947 302-933-0944 evan.bush@mchsi.comCaron, Dewey M. 7 Oklahoma St. Dr. Newark 19713 302-831-8883 dmcaron@udel.eduCiurlino, Randolph 2320 S. DuPont Highway; DDA Dover 19901 302-698-4585 randolph.ciurlino@state.deCook, Steven 4607 Bedford Blvd. Wilmington 19803 302-764-5505 scook138@comcast.netDardaris, Paula 20933 Beaver Dam Rd. Harbeson 19951 302-448-1381 pmdardaris@comcast.netDickhart, Donna 31 Wakefield Dr. Newark 19711 302-366-1374 wwdinc@magpage.comDill, Paul (L) P. O. Box 571 Wyoming 19934 302-249-1866 pab192@aol.comFauerbach, John 1070 Sharpless Rd. Hockessin 19707 302-239-8336 johnfauerback@verizon.netGilman, Betty Ann 1853 Judith Rd. Hartly 19953 302-492-1576 olddrone@msn.comHarmon, Heather 2320 South DuPont Highway Dover 19901 302-698-4588 heather.harmon@state.de.usKuehn, Faith 2320 DuPont Highway Dover 19901 302-698-4587 faith.kuehn@state.de.usLeitzinger, Bill 1198 Lorewood Grove Rd. Middletown 19707 302-584-4631MacIntire, Robert (L,MB) 33668 Baylis Rd. Lewes 19958 302-945-0829Magee, Sean 34857 Lighthouse Rd. Selbyville 19975 302-862-5691 sjm91190@aol.comMarro, Frank (L) 105 Applewood Dr. Dover 19901 302-687-2272 fmarro@comcast.netMatthews, Alexander 12297 Sycamore Rd. Laurel 19956 302-542-7655 acmatthews1987@aol.comMitchell, RobertSeafordPayne, George, Doris(MB) 726 Loveville Rd. Cot. 78 Hockessin 19707 302-239-4684 dpayne@udel.eduQuillen, Ronald 907 Heritage Dr. Seaford 19973-1121 302-629-9430Reynolds, Charlotte 115 Croom Mills Dr. Adare Village Hockessin 19707 302-234-4418Reynolds, Martin (L) 117 Panorama Dr. Newark 19713 302-368-9753 martin_reynolds@verizon.netSeaver, Warren (L) 3619 Bayside Dr. Dover 19901-9220 302-674-8969 wwseaver@rcn.comSweeney, Karin P.O. Box 33 Townsend 19734 302-378-1457(E) karin.sweeney@state.de.usTulloch, John P. O. Box 473 Odessa 19730 302-378-1917 apisdorseta@verizon.netYoung, Marian R. P. O. Box 521 Delaware City 19706 302-420-1678 myoung@brightfieldsinc.comFLORIDABarthelmeus, Jay (L) 1844 Whispering Pines Circle Englewood 34223 508-430-2760 kbnjb@comcast.netBrigham, Robinson (L) 324 Cornwallis Ct. Kissimmee 34758McKellar, Charles W. (L) 2224 Orkney Dr. Leesburg 34788-7614 352-343-1626Mendes, Winter, 2008 David (L) 11253 Rabin Gap Dr. N. Fort Myers 33917 239-340-0625Root, John A. (L) 4712 White Tail Lane Sarasota 3423815

Sanford, Malcolm 5002 NW 64th Lane Gainsville 32653 352-336-9744 beeactor@earthlinl.netVolker, Harry (L) 8 Hobnail Dr. North Fort Meyers 33903-6944GEORGIABee, Cindy 1041 Wilburn Dr. Marietta 30064 770-424-0076 dillonbee@bellsouth.netBerry, Jennifer 124 Pinenut Lane Bogart 30622 706-769-1736 jbee@uga.eduBrewer, Robert P. O. Box 369 Hiawassee 30546 706-896-5248 rbewer@uga.eduBurns, Joe (L) P. O. Box 494 Grayson 30017 770-822-9706 joeb@color-burst.comEast, Larry 185 Old Griffin Rd. Dallas 30157 770-445-2216 least82029@aol.comLedbetter, Scott (L) 3654 Hopson Mill Rd. Blythe 30805-3623 706-592-1524 scottled@aol.comOwens, Bill 4510 Springwood Dr. Monroe 30655 404-516-1807 owensapiaries@windstream.netSmith, Roy M. (L) 1416 Deerwood Dr. Decatur 30030 404-292-9509 rmsmith@gatelco.orgWebb, Virginia (L) 349 Gastley Rd. Clarkesville 30523 706-754-7062 mtnhoney@alltel.netILLINOISMc Donell, Robert E. (L) 1733 Shire Ct. Wheaton 60187 630-668-6687 bmcdonell@smclean.com1Schlafer, John 26686 Mc Clusky Rd. Dow 62022-3053 618-885-5940 johnschlaf@gtec.comAssociation, Indiana Beekeepers 4760 Lanesville Rd. Georgetown 47122 812-951-3737Hunt, Greg 901 W. Stale St. West Lafayette 47907 765-743-1421 ghunt@purdue.eduLaney, Dave 25725 New Rd. North Liberty, IN 46554 754-656-8701 davelaney@kconline.comPapalia, Joe 211 Eastern Blvd. Jeffersonville 47130 502-271-8811Schulz, David 4898 N. Hwy 135 Salem 47167 812-883-2578 tommyschulz@mac.comKENYACarroll, Thomas Box 12173 Nakuru Rift Valley 20100 254-733-16948 tcarroll@apiconsult.comKANSASSanderson, Christine (MB) 1252 Frontier Ln. Olathe 66062 913-768-4961 ksanderson06@comcast.netTipton, Steve 9491 X Rd. Meriden 66512 785-484-3710 bstbees@ruralnet2.comWiner, Joli 19201 S. Clare Rd. Spring Hill 66083 913-856-8356 joli@heartlandhoney.comKENTUCKYCraft, Phil 100 Fair Oaks Ln. Ste 252 Frankfort 40601 502-330-0797 phil.craft@ky.govDowns, Toni (L) 1315 Watkins Ln. Pleasurville 40057 502-845-8987 tonivdowns@hotmail.comDublin, Leah Beth 706-State Route 385N Wingo 42088 270-382-2215 kwilliams@wk.netHorn, Tammy 956 Stonewall Rd. Lexington 40504 859-200-2207 tammy_horn@berea.eduMark, Carol M. (L,MB) 7754 Lashbrook Rd. Utica 42376 270-729-4733 whf123@earthlink.netMountain, Robin 1210 Yuma Trail Frankfort 40601 502-545-1878 mountainbee@fewpb.netWilliams, Kent (MB) 580 State Rt. 385 N Wingo 42088 270-382-2348 kvwilliams@wk.netMAINEAssociation, Maine, Ms Davida Sky 25 Phillips Rd. Falmouth 04105-1917Bradbury, Elaine (L) Hickory Hill Farm; 349 Cape Rd. Standish 04084 207-642-2536 hhfarms@pivot.netCooper, Rickie (L,MB) 1075 Post Rd. Bowdoinham 04008 207-921-2186 honeybee@gwi.netCorderman, Allan (L) P. O. Box 170 Georgetown 04548-0170 504-897-9817Cottrill, Carol (MB) 164 Wyman Hill Rd. Rumford 04276 207-364-0917 carolcottrill@hotmail.comDumont, Paul (L) Route 1, Box 470 Windsor 04363 207-549-7819 humbleabodes@pre.var.comJadczak, Tony (L) 601 Fairfield St. Oakland, 04963 207-465-7289 (H) anthony.m.jadczak@maine.govMacGregor-Forbes, Erin 188 Capisic St. Portland 04102 207-772-3380 queenbee@overlandhoney.comRickert, M. Stanley (L) 26 School St. Hatfield 01038 413-585-9533 haagrickert@earthlink.netScott, Matthew (L) 29 Gowell Rd. Belgrade 04917 207-495-3409 mscott@clinic.netMARYLANDAsato, Janice 1739 Florence Rd. Mt. Airy 21771 301-829-3858 hcbeea@msn.comAssociation, MD State Beekeepers 9309 Montpelier Dr. Laurel 20708 410-357-9166 jbealer@comcast.netBaker, James W. 16723 Sterling Rd. Williamsport 21795-3157 301-223-8681 bbike02@aol.comBeardsley, David P.O. Box 408 Mt. Airy 21771 301-829-0840 (E) db_beardsley@msn.comBenson,Gordon 518 Kennersley Farm Ln. Church Hill 21623 410-556-6419 gdbenson@comcast.netBernard, David (L,MB) 26626 Howard Chapel Rd. Damascus 20872 301-414-2317 amazing.bee@verizon.netBernstein, Rick (L) 2025 Freeland Rd. Freeland 21053 410-343-2507Breitenbach, Stephen PO Box 332 Jarrettsville 21084 410-692-2839 zogalb@hotmail.comBurroughs, A Dean (L,MB) 609 Twin Tree Rs. Salisbury 21801 410-546-2910 nectar@verizon.netClark, Greg 8000 Terry Dr. Port Tobacco 20677 301-934-6080 gclark8000@comcast.netClements, Joel (L) 2211 Riverview Rd. Balto. 21221 410-391-1698Collins, Anita M. (L) PO Box 806 Kutztown 19530-0806 610-683-5172 frozenbeedoc@cs.comCollins, Oliver (L) 5330 Jones Thicket Rd. Vienna 21869 410-943-3448Cory, Robert 3402 King Dr. Dunkirk 20754 301-855-8431Costa, Christopher 9712 Elrod Rd. Kensington 20895 302-942-7090 ccosta3@earthlink.netCramer, Ben Apt. F-1; 1200 West Creek Village Dr. Elkton 21921 443-812-3648 benjamin.cramer@state.de.usCunningham, Kathy PO Box 71 Elk Mills 21920 410-392-5135 kcunningham7@comcast.netDeardorff, Thomas 1201 Emerald Ridge Dr. Westminster 21158 410-751-2427 tedeardorff@comcast.netDenny, James B. 407 Wrenleigh Dr. Catonsville 21228 410-965-6506 jim.denny@ssa.govEarhart, Matthew (L) 3650 Churchville Rd. Aberdeen 21001 410-273-0155 (E) quilternr@comcast.netElliott, Linda 1616 Orchard Beach Annapolis 21419 410-974-4724 elliottwalman@comcast.netEmbrey, Michael S. P. O. Box 630 Greensboro 21639 410-924-0028 membrey@umd.eduEngel, Carol 26004 Fredrick Rd. Clarksburg 20871 301-831-8305 crlengel@aol.comEsaias, Wayne (MB) 6971 Mink Hollow Rd. Highland 20777 wesaias@comcast.netFerris, Gregory (L,MB) 2805 Butterfly Place Indian Head 20640 301-743-5933Fischer, Jerry 7943 Dalrose Ave. Rosedale 21237-2705 410-562-3464 fischerje@mda.state.md.usFlaharty, James 248 Firetower Rd. Port Deposit 21904-1324 410- theflaharty@zoominternet.netGibson, Mark 1630 Arnoldstown Rd. Jefferson 21755-9705 301-371-0811 hmarkg@mindspring.comGreig, Len C. (L) 12121 Remington Dr. Silver Spring 20902 301-593-2209Gunther, Chris 103 Klees Mill Rd. Sykesvile 21784 410-795-7557 cgunther1@comcast.netHanchak, Margaret 3811 Beamers Court Sykesville 21784 410-795-1391 sbhahcha@erols.comHayes, Allen (L,MB) 709 Weller Dr. Mt. Airy 21771-3442 410-489-2835 thehayeshouse4@aol.comHoffman, 16 Marc 9408 Worth Ave. Silver Spring 20901 301-585-7601 gangsal@gmail.com Winter, 2008IIsley, Wynett (L) 602 Lowander Ln. Silverspring 20901-2829 301-445-4636 w_isley@hotmail.com

Kahkonen, Carl (L) 6136 Rohrersville Rd. Boonsboro 21713 240-217-4083 gentlebear21713@yahoo.comKelk, Walter 8800 Dubois Rd. Charlotte Hall 20622 301-884-4457King, Joseph (L) 1435 Uniontown Rd. Westminster 21158-3736 410-875-2332Klinger, Elizabeth P.O. Box 812 410 Center St. Washington Grove 20880-0812 301-977-3517 betsyklinger@aol.comKojzar, Paul 11710 Foxspur Ct. Ellicott City 21042 301-854-0260 paulkjzr@yahoo.comLevi, Vic Labortory Bldg. 476; BARC-E Beltsville 20705 301-504-8821 vic.levi@ars.usda.govLinthicum, John W. (L) 8501 Hawkins Creamery Rd. Gaithersburg 20882 301-253-3744Lopez, Dawn Labortory Bldg. 476; BARC-E Beltsville 20705 dawn.lopez@ars.usda.govMaier, Cheryl (L) 10910 Hoyle Ave. Silver Spring 20901-1417 202-371-6800 cmaier@kph.comMathes, Dave 7900E Old Receiver Rd. Frederick 21702 301-483-5703Matusky, James (L) 2413 Dixie Lane Forest Hill 21050 410-879-0989 jim2413@aol.comMazur, Jennifer (L) 4041 Buck Board Ln. Dunkirk 20754 mazurshop@comcast.netMc Daniel, Stephen (MB) 4964 Wentz Rd. Manchester 21102-1228 410-239-7496 smcdaniel@smart.netMedina, Woody 6441 Lochridge Rd. Columbia 21044 240-475-3526 wmedina@pragmatiq.comMergner, Wolfgang 104 Tulip Ave. Takoma Park 20912 301-587-3050 gertrud.mergner@att.netMiner, Ernest H. (L,MB) Hartfields, 1820 Latham Dr. Frederick 21701 301-663-8800Morgan, Eileen 25116 Silver Crest Dr. Gaithersburg 20882 301-451-0384 (D) morganem@verizon.netMorris, David C. (MB) 9309 Montpelier Dr. Laurel 20708-2553 301-725-6185 beefriend@verizon.netMoyer, John 713 Doages Dr. Millersville 21108 443-994-2239Nickerson, Eric J. (L) 1711 Chateau Court Fallston 21047Olmert, John (L) 12314 Auburn Rd. Thurmont 21788 301-271-0650Oritt, Mary A. (L) P.O. Box 1261 Solomons 20688 410-586-9521Parks, Alice 2731 Wynfield Rd. West Frienship 21794 410-489-0407 aparks5@aol.comPettis, Jeff, USDA-ARS BEE LAB Bldg.476 BARC-E Beltsville 20705 301-504-7299 pettis@ba.ars.usda.govPovtak, Dave 318 Pinewood Ave. Silver Spring 20901 301-593-3178 dpovtak@yahoo.comPreston, Cybil 3109 Sharon Rd. Jarrettsville 21084 410-836-6993 cybbiep@earthlink.netQuinton, Peter D. (L) 4 Edgewater Ln. Severna Park 21146 410-267-1158Reed, Larry 7242 E. Ranier Dr. Parsonsburg 21849 410-546-1752 godbarlar3@wmconnect.comRice, Nathan Labortory Bldg. 476; BARC-E Beltsville 20705 301-504-8821 nathan.rice@ars.usda.govRinggold, Charles W. (L) 310 North Boulevard Salisbury 21801 410-749-7851Romanik, John (L) 3200 Pine Orchard Ln. Ellicott 21042 410-465-1809Rossetti, Rupert (L) 215 Dr. Jack Rd. Port Deposit 21904Seets, John F. (L) 2203 Belleview Rd. Catonsville 21228-4802 410-471-4335Sheer, Barbara 4217 Sundown Rd. Laytonsville 20882 301-260-8606 msheer48@aol.comSmith, Bart Labortory Bldg. 476; BARC-E Beltsville 20705 301-504-8821 bart.smith@ars.usda.govSmith, David G. (L,MB) 522 Kennersley Farm Lane Church Hill 21623-1255 410-690-4480 c.f.icarenow@gmail.comSmith, Timothy 202 Maple Ave. Boonsboro 21713 301-432-2281 tim2281@aol.comStancill, Regina 3133 Harmony Church Rd. Darlington 21034 410-836-2734 rcs@stancills.comSteed, James, Rebecca (L) Dr. Iannuzzi, 9772 Old Annapolis Rd. RR 8 Ellicott City 21042Story, Marion 7206 Holly Ave. Takoma Park 20912 301-585-5327 mstory661@cs.comStrang, Arthur (L) 17000 White Ground Rd. Boyds 20841 301-948-7803Sullivan, Michael J. (L) P.O. Box 420 Mount Victoria 20661 301-870-1033 mountvictoria@aol.comTeixeira, Erica Labortory Bldg. 476; BARC-E Beltsville 20705 erica.teixeira@ars.usda.govThompson, Barry (L, MB) 13201 Moran Dr. North Potomac 20878-3924 301-947-4652 bht1113@aol.comThompson, Dean (L) 21136 Black Rock Rd. Hagerstown 21740 240-313-5356 gridwood05@verizon.netThompson, Jo Ann (L) 13201 Moran Dr. North Potomac 20878Townsend, Wes 11706 Back St. Whaleyville 21872 410-641-1030Troup, Bill (L,MB) 10618 Honeyfield Rd. Williamsport 21795 301-223-9662 beestroup@hotmail.comTroup, Nancy (L,MB) 10618 Honeyfield Rd. Williamsport 21795 beestroup@hotmail.comUlsamer, Andrew Labortory Bldg. 476; BARC-E Beltsville 20705 301-504-8173 (D) andrew.ulsamer@ars.usda.govWalton, David (L) 3102 Cornwall Rd. Baltimore 21222 410-284-6243Wassell, Jack 17821 Pond Rd. Ashton 20861 301-774-1788 jacksclocks@msn.comWestergard, Ann P.O. Box 1055 Stevensville 21666-1055 410-643-4987 acwest138@earthlink.netWilliams, Osborn (L) 3700 Cooper Ln. Landover Hills 20784 301-341-3461 osbornii@msn.comMASSACHUSETTSAssociation, MA Beekeepers 16 Pond St., Apt. 3 Ayre 01432Burns, Loree 17 Hosmer St. West Boylston 01583 508-835-1195 lgb@loreeburns.comComer, Paul (L) 106 Bellevue Ave. Melrose 02176Conlon, Daniel 2 South Mill River Rd. South Deerfield 01373 413-665-4513 warmcolors@verizon.netDesilets, Paul 186 Old County Rd. East Sandwich 02537-0808 508-888-2304 beekeepr@gis.netGaglione, Jan (L) 12 Elginwood Rd. Peabody 01960Gaglione, Vincent (L) 12 Elginwood Rd. Peabody 01960-3602 978-535-1622 jgagli/646@aol.comGross, Jim (L) P. O. Box 1411 Nantucket 02554 508-228-4038 landandsea@nantucket.netHorton, Albert N. (L) 30 Oak St. Dunstable 01827 978-649-7763Josephson, Eric (L) 46 Washington St. Ipswich 01938 978-356-0449 eric@joset.netLussier, Clifton (L) P. O. Box 2672 Fitchburg 01420 800-333-2327Lussier, Rich (L) 46 Jackson Ave. Fitchburg 01420Marshall, Kendra 33 Arcadia St. Malden 02148 718-720-9984 kendramarshall@comcast.netMason, Philip (L) 115 Sargent Rd. Brookline 02146 617-566-6611McCain, Wesley (L) P. O. Box 876 Sheffield 01257-0876Meldrum, David 287 So. Main St. Andover 01810 978-474-8700 david.meldrum@verizon.netNixon, Andrew 41 Evergreen Ln. Hanover 02339 781-871-3523 anixon@dyax.comPoulin-Hough, Kathy (L,MB) 200 Asbury St South Hamilton 01982 978-468-6000 beesbest@attbi.comReault, Ric (L) 10 Louis Ave. Tyngsboro 01879 978-957-5359Sample, Stanley R. (L) 40 Center St. Groveland 01834Sciacca, Gaspare (L) 1 Kilcommons Dr. Apt. 10 Pembroke 02359-2638Sheehan, Stafford 1531 Pleasant St. Fall River 02723 774-644-4321 staffordsheehan@comcast.netSkamarycz, Gus (L) P. O. Box 5 Tyngsboro 01879-0005 918-251-3987 pegus1@verizon.netSpiro, Lionel (L) 22 Worthington Rd. Brookline 02446 617-739-6050 lbspiro@aol.comSullivan, Tim 101 Sherman Road Dedham 02026 781-326-2834 timsul123@comcast.netTari, Winter, Villu200834 Woodlawn Ave. Chelmsford 01824 978-821-4239 kvtari@comcast.net 17Trainor, Christopher (L) 70 Benjamin Dr. Boxboro 01719

Viner, Brant P. O. Box 367 Northborough 01532 508-393-4939 bviner@bu.eduWaldron, Robert P. O. Box 307 Marstons 02648 774-368-0226 waldron.bob@gmail.comWatson, Philip & Dawn (L) 38 Lombard Ave. Amesbury 01913-4007 978-388-0775Weiss, David & Denise (L) 7 Stonehill Rd. Marlborough 01752-1730 508-460-5037MICHIGANDisselkoen, Mel (L,MB) 1941 Alba Wyoming 49509 616-457-2855 mdiss1@juno.comHoffman, Carol (L,MB) 34936 W. Chicago Livonia 48150Hoffman, Earl (L,MB) 34936 W. Chicago St. Livonia 48150 734-427-7649 honeyfarm@earthlink.netHuang, Zachary (L) 4287 Farm Meadows Ct. Okemos 48864 517-353-8136 bees@msu.eduPiette, John 2705 Ember Way Ann Arbor 48104 734-332-0737Pittsley, Hazen (L,MB) 222 East Wisconsin St. Mt. Pleasent 48858-3155 517-772-2687Pittsley, Michael & Molly (L) 8379 Madison Rd. Elwell 48832-9794 517-772-2687Schramm, Ken 1545 Mc Manus Dr. Troy 48084-1554 248-816-1592 kenschramm@wowway.comSutherland, Roger 5488 Warren Rd. Ann Arbor 48105 734-668-8568 rsuther@hotmail.comWrosch, John P. (L,MB) 2411 Hickman Rd. Ann Arbor 48105-9372 734-418-3271 jpwrosch@att.netMISSOURIHigdon,Matthew (L,MB) 10701 N. Hecht Rd. Hallsville 65255 573-696-2579Collison, Clarence 100 Pear Lane Starkville 39759 662-325-2086 (W) ccollison@entomology.msstate.eduFulton, Harry P. O. Box 5207 Miss State 39762 662-325-7765 harry@mdac.state.ms.usNEBRASKAHermansen, Jessica P.O. Box 520 Fullerton 68638 402-430-1947 jhermansen@esu.orgNielson, Keith 865 Leonard Ave Polk 68654 402-765-2391 klnielson@windstream.netStenner, Dennis & Michelle (L) 13401 South 34th St. Bellevue 68123 402-293-0973NEVADAMuncey, Thomas (L,MB) 1927 G Street Sparks 89431-4334 775-358-0467NEW HAMPSHIREBlodgett, Joseph S. (L) 119 Goodhue Rd. Derry 03038 603-893-1022Chadwick, Ben (L) 49 Lane Dr. Alton 03809-5220 603-875-3544Gould, Bryan 2 Parson’s Way Bow 03304 603-225-5796 bryangould@comcast.netHough, Rick (L,MB) 9 Royal Crest Dr. # 12 Nashua 03060 603-459-8844Januskiewicz, Roy 19 Huron Dr. Nashua 03063-3511 603-882-1106 janorp@msn.comNEWJERSEYBerg, Alf Box 3158 Pt. Pleasant 08742 732-921-1179 (D) alf.berg@comcast.netBoehnke, Gerhard 317 Cayuga Ln. Jackson 08527 732-928-0082 beegela@verizon.netCheney, Laura 1 Locust Dr. Asbury Park 07712 732-988-6023 luvtoteachart@gmail.comChun, Ping-Sun (L,MB) 49 Junard Dr. Morristown 07960 973-539-7020 ping.chun@att.netDaly, Jack 523 Summit Ave. Ft. Lee 07024 917-796-8759 jadst62@hotmail.comElmowitz, Daniel Rutgers Univ. Dept.of Ent.,93 Lipman Dr. New Brunswick 08901 973-732-5763 elmowitz@rci.rugters.eduGilley, David 300 Pompton Rd Wayne 07470 973-685-6552 gilleyd@wpunj.eduHarvey, Bob (L,MB) 912 Route 40 Monroeville 08343 609-381-8136 (C) harvhoney@aol.comHarvey, Rob 372 Pierson Rd. Pilesgrove 08098 856-769-4037Katz, Janet 460 Route 24 Chester 07930-2903 908-879-4377 janet@rapseik.orgKostiou, John 14 Culpbrick Ct. Sham 08088 609-268-7860Krowicki, Patricia (L) 82 Old York Rd. Bordentown 08505-2912 609-298-6324Lang, Thomas 29 County Rd. 661 Newton 07860-5515 908-850-3383 tomgirl625@aol.comMarkley, Ray (L) 13 W. Millcreek Rd. Easthampton 08060 609-261-1638 rambeeman@aol.comPeregmon, David J. 330 Chestnut St. Pennsville 08070 856-981-9483 anneperegmon@msn.comRapp, Grace P.O. Box 362 Port Elizabeth 08348-0362 856-825-7485 justsew1by1@netzero.netSimone, Landi (L,MB) Box 101-B Taylor Rd. Boonton 07005 973-263-0674 beelady@optonline.netSkove, Cathie 21 Hunts School Rd. Newton 07860 973-579-5864 honeylady@juno.comToth, Karoly 38 Van Cleef Rd. Somerset 08873 732-873-2989 ktoth73424@aol.comWasitowski, Stan 57 Amwell Rd. Flemington 08822-1942 908-782-7288 sfhoneyfarm@earthlink.netWhite, Nicole 220 Delaware St. Fieldsboro 08505 609-298-4058 nicole_white@verizon.netWilson, Walter D. Sr. (L) Connie Ln. #A Jackson 08527-2853Wooden, Frank L 89 Byram Kingwood Rd. Stockton 08559 609-397-2544Zalamea, Petronio 170 Millstone Rd. Perrineville 08535-0013 609-235-1466 pzkayaker@hotmail.comNEW YORKAlexander, David 25 Dawn Dr. Smithtown 11787 631-664-6810 (D) ramoi@aol.comAnderson, Dave 7081-A Colebrook Rd. Palmyra 17078 717-964-3168 dave_yah@yahoo.comBauer, Ursula 200 Winne Rd. Delmar 12054 518-475-9930 ubauer2@nycap.rr.comBizzoso, Peter F. (L,MB) 505 Wading River Rd. Manorville 11949-3448 631-874-4750Blohm, Richard (L,MB) 30 Cherry Ln. Huntington 11743-2945 631-271-7812 beebiz@msn.comBlohm, Walter (L) 80-32 165th st. Jamaica 11432 718-380-0829 beevenom@verizon.netBorghi, Victor (L) 2631 Rt. 9 East Chatham 12060 518-392-4550 ampat@mhonline.netBowen, Francis (L) 79 Windernere Dr. Yonkers 10710 914-779-9642Boyce, Ken 209 Tobin Dr. Chittenango 13037 315-687-9495 kennethboyce@verizon.netCalderone, Nicholas W. (L) Dept. of Ent.-Cornell University Ithaca 14853 607-275-0266 nwc4@cornell.eduCrawford, Richard 675 Mason St. Morrisonville 12962 518-561-7167Crowell, Bill (L) 7677 Kriswood Dr. Rome 13440-6336 315-337-2281 curtiscrow@att.netDiStefano, Charlie 333 Middle Country Rd. Middle Island 11953-2506 631-924-0619Dodd, Vincent 80 Margaret St. Staten Island 10308 718-984-1209Doring, Al 1134 No. Gore Rd. North Creek 12853 518-251-2264 margethebees@aol.comErikson, Thor (L) 26 Half Moon Pond Rd. Ridge 11961 516-924-3263Fischer, James (L) 340 E. 93rd. St. 27-C New York 10128 917-628-4052 bee-quick@bee-quick.comFrey, Anne (MB) 4808 Skyline Dr. Delanson 12053-3932 518-895-8744 annef@capital.netFudge, Clinton (L,MB) 1043 Breesport Rd. Erin 14838 607-796-2473 cfudge@infoblvd.netGibbons, Vincent P.O. Box 532 Lake Mohegan 10547 845-528-4652 usapete@aol.comGlatz, Roberta (MB) 524 Copeland Hill Rd. Feura Bush 12067 518-768-2225Gutenmann, 18 Walt 248 White Church Rd. Brooktondale 14817 607-593-7932 apisdorseta@verizon.net Winter, 2008Gutenmann, Wayne 662 East Main St. Malone 12953 518-483-4584 gutenmann@usadatanet.net

Hodges, Guy (L) 161 Lake Kitchawan Dr. South Salem 10590 914-763-3211Houlihan, Linda 251 S. Main Ave. Albany 12208 518-505-4792 lhoulihan987@yahoo.comKozlowski, Robert 115 W. Groton Rd. Groton 13073 607-533-4639 rek4@cornell.eduLackey, Ray (L,MB) 1260 Walnut Ave. Bohemia 11716-2176 631-567-1936Linck, Richard (L) 3850 Slate Hill Rd. Marcellus 13108-9639 315-673-2981Lobenhofer, George (L) 22 Cedar Rd. East Northport 11731-4033 631-368-6682 globenh@optonline.netLohner, Richard F. 62-64 60th Ave. Maspethn 11378 718-386-5999 rich7346@aol.comLord, David J. 1088 Big Woods Rd. Greenville 12083 518-966-4237 miralord@juno.comLyke, George 7203 N. Slocum Rd. Ontario 14519 315-524-9476 glyke@rochester.rr.comMaine, George 34 Noxxon Rd. Poughkeepsie 12603 845-452-2100 george@aesmailpro.comMiller, Claude H. (L) 7 Park Ave. # 163 New York 10016-4357 212-686-0306Morris, Aaron (L,MB) Box 246 Round Lake 12151 518-899-6113 amorris@uamail.albany.eduMunzer, Frederick (MB) 54 Old Brook Rd. Dix Hills 11746 631-243-3512 munzer39@peoplepc.comRonconi, Richard 484 Ravine Rd. Berne 12023 518-797-3922 rronconi@att.netScali, Pat 761 Ridgebury Rd. Slate Hill 10973 845-591-0297 (D) pscali@warwick.netSchwasnick, Connie 269-Southlawn Ave. Central Islip 11722-3406 631-582-3184 conschwas@optonline.netSeeley, Thomas D. 332 Hurd Rd. Ithaca 14850 607-539-7897 tds5@cornell.eduSt. John, Robert (L) 103 Pennsylvania Ave. Medford 11763-3733 516-654-3836Still, Clifford (L) 82 Stephen Rd. Bayport 11705 631-472-1760 connistill@aol.comStill, Constance (L) 82 Stephen Rd. Bayport 11705-1232 631-472-1760 connistill@aol.comSurprenant, Loretta 27 County Home Way Essex 12936-1818 518-963-7593 eas@willex.comThomas, Joanne (L) 340 E. 93rd. St.; Apt. 27C New York 10128 212-410-2200 fitnyc@earthlink.netValentin, Miguel A. (L,MB) 6 Waterview Ave. Ronkonkoma 11779 516-313-6967 mike16397@aol.comVillecco, Earl 593 Tunnel Rd. Port Crane 13833 607-693-1571 casundaze@stny.rr.comWaid Apiaries, Duane Waid 8661 Powell Rd. Interlaken 14847 607-532-4391 dwaid1124@a-znet.comWard, James P. (L) P. O. Box 712 Wilson 14172-0712Wilson, Walter D. Jr. (L) 26 Frontier Rd. Churubusco 12923 518-497-6330 Wilsonshoney@hotmail.comNIGERIAFasida, Oluseyi Folajimi (L) 9 Ademulegun Road Ondo State 011-234-803-4706678 fadent203@yahoo.comNORTHCAROLINAAssociation, NC Bkprs, Paul Madren 329 Laurel St. Mount Ariy 27030 336-786-4848 plmadren@mindspring.comBalas, John C. 6200 Colchester Pl. Charlotte 28210 704-264-4777Bixby, Mrs. Larry (L) P. O. Box 348 Cullwhee 28723 704-293-5938Cole, Bob (L,MB) P. O. Box 220 Todd 28684 336-877-1321 bobcole@skybest.comCole, Robert F. (L) 152 Oakdale Dr. Morganton 28655-9658Cole, Susan (L) P. O. Box 220 Todd 28684Fariss, Gregory 142 Cemetery Rd. Mocksville 27028-7623 336-998-2975 fariss@yadtel.netFoust, John 609 Lakestone Dr. Raleigh 27609 919-787-3578Green, Larry (L) 424 Woodland Dr. Wakeforest 27587 919-556-9212 tlclarry@nc.rr.comGrozinger, Christina 616 N. Boundary St. Raleigh 27604 919-513-7857 (D) cmgrozinger@ncsu.eduHeatherly, Charles 117 Ambiance Ln. Cary 27518 919859-6995 Heath7@bellsouth.netHopkins, Donald 381 Griffin Rd. Snow Camp 27349-9703 336-376-8250 don.hopkins@ncmail.netJohnson, Alton L. 5930 Alley Rd. Catawba 28609-8801 828-241-2923 aljohnson1220@aol.comMcCarter, Mark (L) 9540 Richard Sandy Rd. Oakboro 28129 704-485-8148 markm@vnet.netRichard, Freddi-Jeanne 3100 Creek Mill Rd. Raleigh 27612 919-515-3005 fjrichard@ncsu.eduTarpy, David,Ent. Dept. NCSU P. O. Box 7613 Raleigh 27695-7613 919-515-1660 david_tarpy@ncsu.eduNOVASCOTIAMacKenzie, Kenna (L) AAFC - 32 Main St. Kentville B4N 1J5, Canada 902-679-5731 mackenzie@agr.gc.caOHIOBankowski, Garret (L) 3215 Waterford Rd. New Waterford 44445-9736Carballo, John 274 Broadway St. Youngstown 44504 330-219-5640 jsc5474@yahoo.comCresho, M. P. O. Box 41368 Brecksville 44141 440-838-5384 annzewe97@hotmail.comDicken, Jeff (L) 14945 Liberty Church Rd. Minerva 44657-9501 330-868-3692 je3dic@aol.comFlottum, Kim (L) 7011 Spieth Rd. Medina 44256 330-722-2021 kim@beeculture.comHoopes, Ron 13180 Twp Rd. 201 NE Crooksville 43731 740-342-1379 beefarm2003@aol.comKaminski, Daniel (L) 1459 E. Howe Rd. Kent 44240 330-673-0664Kovaleski, Joseph (MB) 167 Rosslyn Blvd. Steubenville 43952 740-632-7500 josephkovaleski@sbcglobal.netMerrow, Jeffrey (L) 8061 Hickory Hill Ln. Cincinnati 45241-1336 513-755-0149 jeffmerrow@yahoo.comSlay, Ben (L) 650 Andrea Lane Pickerington 43147-2025 614-920-3659 benslay@hotmail.comSmith, Robert D. 122 Kendal Dr. Oberlin 44074 419-874-6003 bobsmith777@juno.comStahlmam, Dana (L,MB) 3075 Mann Rd. Blacklick 43004 614-855-1656 stahlmanapiaries@aol.comSummers, Kathy (L) 7011 Speith Rd. Medina 44256 330-723-2783 kathy@beeculture.comSwintosky, Mike 1804 Walden Ave. NW Canton 44709 330-575-1787 (c) michael.swintosky@timken.comTew, James (L) 4654 Mel Ln. Wooster 44691 330-263-3684 (D) tew.1@osu.eduThompson, James (L,MB) 8227 Eby Rd. Smithville 44677 216-669-3352ONTARIODodge, David (L) 39 Horner Dr. Nepean K2H 5E8, Canada 613-828-2275 ddodge@cyberus.caForsyth, Keith 436 Maple Ave. Grimsby L3M 3B9, Canada 905-945-4928 keithb.forsyth@hwcn.orgMinnick Bill (L) P.O. Box 426 Smithville L0R 2A0, Canada 905-957-3667 bee.c.min@sympatico.caRobinson, Jack (L) 71 Saskatoon Dr. Weston M9P 2G1, Canada 416-247-2548Shanks, Bryan (L) 745 Zephyr Rd. Uxbridge L9P 1R2, Canada 905-852-6494 bshanksy2k@hotmail.comPENNSYLVANIAAloyo, Vincent (L) 736 Cathart Rd. Blue Bell 19422 610-278-1621 Aloyo@netreach.netAndree, Mike 620 Creason Rd. Carlisle 17015 717-448-6796 mandree8300@yahoo.comArmstrong, Victoria 116 Possinger St. Stroudsburg 18360 570-620-9421 varmstrong@verizon.netBaker, David A. (L) PO Box 838 Unionville 19375 610-724-4803 dabaker10@aol.comBarber, James H. RR 1; Box 1491 Friensville 18818 570-553-2209 jbeekeeper@hotmail.comBarbor, Gerald L. (L) Greenleaf Ct. York 17402-1282 717-757-7260Winter, Barndt, Jeffrey 20085302 West State St. Coopersburg 18036 610-282-8008Barnes, Jeremy 1722 Union Church Rd. Seven Valleys 17360 717-428-1144 babathemba@mac.com19

Bashore, A.J. 365 Blee Hill Rd. Danville 17821 570-437-2515 noizmkr@evenlink.comBauer, Ben J. 1020 Wylie Road West Chester 19382 610-793-9588 Home bjbauer@weaverholihan.coBaues, David 6 Red Cloud Circle Royersford 19468 610-948-0380 baues@verizon.netBaxter, Scott RD # 1; Box 798 Mifflintown 17059 717-436-8643Bayer, Joseph (L,MB) 173 Stahls Lane Tyrone 16686 814-684-1783Berthold, Robert (L) 230 Sandy Ridge Rd. Doylestown 18901 215-345-6556 mcberthold@verizon.netBetlejeski, Linda 16 Birch Rd. Malvern 19355 610-993-7511 lindabn@nothinbut.netBlasko, Jim (L,MB) 9319 William Penn Rd. Osterburg 16667 814-276-3899Blodgett, William (L,MB) 27 Red Oak Dr. Danville 17821 570-275-0901 beefun01@yahoo.comBobb, James A. 2011 Shearer Rd. Lansdale 19446-5081 610-584-6778 jimbobb@gct21.netBryer, Jeffrey 447 Reservoir Rd. West Chester 19380 610-696-8448 jeffbryer@comcast.netBuzas, Anthony M. (L) 25 Jones Rd. Flourtown 19031-2013 215-8361650Chapin, Richard C. (MB) RR 1 Box 102A Montrose 18801 570-278-1094 oldbeekeeper@epix.netCox-Foster, Diana 501 Ag. & Ind Buldg., Ent.- PSU University Park 16802 814-865-1022 dxc12@psu.eduDraper, Bill (L) 32 Avonla Ln. Millerton 16936 800-233-4273Fisher, Curtis 210 Limberline Dr. Greensburg 15601 724-836-1030Fitzpatrick, Joseph 1036 Doans Way Blue Bell 19422-2010 215-643-6885Frazier, MaryAnn (L) Dept. of Ent.; 501 ASI Bldg. University Park 16802 814-542-7291 mxt15@psu.eduHackenburg, David (L) 1466 Crossroads Dr. Lewisburg 17837 570-568-2337Hackenburg, Linda (L) 1466 Crossroads Dr. Lewisburg 17837 570-568-2337Harcum, David B. (L) 2672 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa 15001 724-375-6312 MHarcum@aol.comHovanec, Frank 15 Bigelow St. Swoyersville 18704 570-288-0825 frajn@juno.comJenereski, Robert J. (L,MB) 2105 Ridge Dr. Mars 16046 724-772-0985 masterbk@sunstreambees.comJenkins, Harold 816 Kenilworth Ave. Lansdale 19446 215-855-5613Kaminski, Ted 509 3rd. Ave. Hastings 16646 814-247-9934 bee1313@forspeed.comKeeney, Dennis (L) P. O. Box 68 Bethel 19507-0068 717-933-8565Kinbar, Charles P. O. Box 1678 Milford 18337-2678 570-775-9101 purepahoney@gmail.comKrepicz, Paul (L,MB) 8618 Rextown Rd. Slatington 18080-3507 610-767-8681 klights@ptd.netKuehn, James (L) 2206 Hill Rd. Warfordsburg 17267 717-294-3067 dkuehn@frontiernet.netKyle-Brownell, Nancy 111 Sixth Ave. Collegeville 19426 610-454-0494Marcy, Brian 101 Warden Rd. Doylestown 18901 267-880-0111Matthenius, Jacob C. (L) 4011 Green Pond Road Bethlehem 18020Mauger, Lee 475 Red Corner Rd. Douglassville 19518 610-914-3234 lmauger@dejazzd.comMcCormack, Tom (MB) 115 Reesman Dr. Aliquippa 15001 724-495-6310 tlmccormack@verizon.netMcCreary, Edmund 4936 Business 220 Bedford 15522 814-623-8994McDonald, Sharon 1871 Powells Valley Rd. Halifax 17032 717-798-1701 shamcdonal@state.pa.usMiller, Warren P. O. Box 64 Mingoville 16856 814-383-4331 superbee22@hotmail.comMondjack, William (L,MB) 2236 N. First Ave. Whitehall 18052-3906 610-264-0494 billzbeez@enter.netMoran, Ted 149 Neill Run Rd. Delta 17314 717-456-7274 ted.moran@us.army.milMork, Jarl 756 Brintons Bridge Rd. West Chester 19382 610-793-2564 morkjw@verizon.netOrt, Phil 790 Country Club Rd. York 17403 717-324-3727 phay@peoplepc.comOstiguy, Nancy 1320 Appletree Circle University Park 16803 814-863-2872 nx03@psu.eduOverholser, J. Spencer (L) 58 Downing Dr. Wyomissing 19610 610-670-0508Paine, Richard 1020 Swamp Fox Rd. Chambersburg 17201 717-375-2352 olegobbler@superpa.netRoccasecca, Karen 3201 Penbrook Ave. Harrisburg 17109 717-215-9896Roeshman, Robert M. (L,MB) 798 Red Fern Ln. Bethleham 18017-1841 610-867-4047 bvenom1@ptd.netRuthkosky, Frank (L) 491 Dowlin Forge Rd. Exton 19341 484-678-1938 fruthkosky@taylorgifts.comSalnicky, Michael (L) RR 3; Box 3170 Snow Hill Rd. Cresco 18326-9778 570-595-3265 frmjs@earthlink.netScott, Carolyn 604 S.Washington Square Philadelphia 19106-4125 215-922-2974 scottc466@aol.comSeiple, Barbara 326 Monroe St. Philadelphia 19147 215-925-2549 bhseiple8@gmail.comSeldomridge, Christina 150 Riveredge Dr. Leola 17540 717-656-2019 seldomchris@comcast.netShaffer, Bob (L) 545 Hill Church Rd. Hummelstown 17036 717-534-1495Shanor, Terry 158 Victor Rd. Butler 16001 724-283-5687Underwood, Robyn 424 Fairview Dr. Kutztown 19530 610-301-4283 underwoodrm@yahoo.comUtter, Jack (L) 2630 Old Trail Rd. York Haven 17370-9735 717-215-2383 ckweaver@worldnet.att.netvanEngelsdorp, Dennis PDA; 2301 N. Cameron St. Harrisburg 17110 717-497-1514Wentling, Deb 26 Raven Trail Fairfield 17320 717-642-8219 wenting@msmary.eduWood, James RR 4; Box 123D Montrose 18801 570-934-1166 jimnginw@epix.netWright, Cliff-”Sunflower” (L,MB) 2371 W. Best Rd. Bath 18014 610-759-9655Wrigley, Halleck 47 Fox Hill Rd. Doylestown 18901 267-221-6081 hwrigley@netscape.netZiegler, Paul S. (L) 9351 Old 22 Bethel 19507-9422 717-933-8565RHODE ISLANDFournier, Robert R. 395 South Main St. Woonsocket 02895-5115 401-769-2407Jones, William M. 61 Kennedy Rd. Foster 02825 401-397-3269 billjones61@yahoo.comKerr, Jason 427 Lloyd Ave. Providence 02906 401-273-4304 jkerr@serendiporama.comLafferty, Edward 423 Fruit Hill Ave. North Providence 02911 401-353-6644 fruithillapiaries@verizon.netMencucci, Betty 1777 Victory Highway; Box 684 Glendale 02826 401-568-8449 bmencucci@cox.netPeasley, Stanley (L) 64 Division Rd. West Greenwich 02817 401-884-4210Richardson, Anne M. (L) 40 Memoril Rd. Providence 02906 401-331-3239 anne-fred@worldnet.att.netRobar, Mark (L) P. O. Box 169 Wyoming 02898 401-539-0434SOUTHCAROLINAAssociation, SC, Steve Genta 3450 Fork Shoals Rd. Greenville 29680 director.sc@easternapiculture.orgBommer, Wesley 403 Edisto Lake Rd. Wagener 29164 803-564-6487 wesgardens@aol.comGenta, Steve 3450 Fork Shoals Rd. Simpsonville 29680 864-243-9013 scbeeman@aol.comMacFawn, David (L) 205 Ridgecreek Dr. Lexington 29072 803-957-8897 dmacfawn@aol.comMay, Buddy 100 Birnam Ct. Greenville 29615 864-297-1922 buddy_may@bellsouth.netRadcliffe, Mike 234 Jeffers Cir. Elgin 29045 803-438-8481 mhradco@hotmail.comThompson, Tommy 41 Rocky Cove Rd. Lexington 29072 803-957-3295 tthompson3@sc.rr.com20 Winter, 2008

TENNESSEEElwood, Robert (L,MB) 104 Dansworth Ln. Oak Ridge 37830-8753 865-482-5276Hamlett, Genie 813 W. Pine St. Johnson City 37604 423-926-6612 medicalupdate@gmail.comHolcombe, Edwin (L) P. O. Box 303 Shelbyville 37162 931-684-0826Holcombe, Elaine (L) P. O. Box 303 Shelbyville 37162 931-684-0826Morris, Andrew P.O. 14042 Knoxville 37914 865-567-7192 beerx05@yahoo.comSkinner, John A. 1158 Martin Mill Pike Rockford 37853 865-977-8262 jskinner@utk.eduThomas, Glendon E. & Marlene 51 Hickory Hollow Circle Crossville 38555 931-787-4247 beetracking@glenmarTurner, Ray 1117Howell Dr. Franklin 37069 615-300-6953 rturnerbee@wmconnect.comWright, Walt Box 10 Elkton 38455 931-468-2059 president@easternapiculture.orgTEXASJackson, Paul W. Texas A & M College of Ag. College Station 77843-2475 409-774-4870UNITEDKINGDOMGibb, Andrew 6 Larks Way Knaphill Woking GU21 2LB, UK 44-1483-475072 andrew@andrewgibb.comVIRGINIAAdams, John 1206 Foxcroft Rd. Richmond 23229 804-285-2337 Johnadamsbeebusters@yahoo.comBennett, Amy 9810 Old Colchester Rd. Lorton 22079-2118 703-339-6082 aebennett_20@msn.comBundy, William (L) 17883 Dry Mill Rd. Leesburg 20175 703-779-0894 loudounbee@aol.comClayton, Glenn & Joan (L) 89 Williamstown Rd. Shipman 22971 434-263-5336 HnugryHill@netzero.netCovino, Jerry PO Box 3302 Merrifield 22116 703-536-2043 geraco@earthlink.netCrane, Teresa Tippitts Hill 36024 Bell Rd. Round Hill 20141 703-777-8450 info@issueauctionpublications.comDanaher, Mike 13406 Misty Way Fredericksburg 22407 540-786-8671 mistyoaks@afo.netDavis, Billy M. (L,MB) P. O. Box 415 Purcellville 20134 540-903-9274 honeybees.flintlock@gmail.comDavis, Giles (L) 2348 Miller Dr. Ringgold 24586 804-822-7252Ferree, John E. (L) 5830 Piedmont Dr. Alexandria 22310-1853 703-922-6744 john_feree@adp.comFisher, Kenneth 2700 Mike Longs Woods Rd. Stanley 22851-2802 540-778-2722 kefisherva@hotmail.comFulgham, Frank (L) 508 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Richmond 23229 804-282-6167Gelarden, Joanne 590 Kennel Rd. Boyce 22620 540-837-2980 jobeever@visuallink.comGibson, Robert E. 12497 Cedar Ln. Ashland 23005 804-798-3928 regbees@aol.comGoodrich, Rudolph C. (L) 103 Bethany Terrace Yorktown 23693-3036 804-595-3569Hanawalt, Ronald 2615 Northridge Rd. Hardy 24101 540-721-3441Harman, Ann W. (L,MB) 1214 North Poes Rd. Flint Hill 22627 540-364-4660 ahworkerb@aol.comHarris, Sharon 17945 Leeland Orchard Rd. Leesburg 20176 703-737-6448 deharris01@aol.comHaskell, Pat (L,MB) 8108 Collins St. Annandale 22003 703-504-3484 jim.haskell@verizon.netJampoler, Susan 43351 Spinks Ferry Rd. Leesburg 20176 703-771-2655 sjampoler@earthlink.netKallus, Lynn P.O. Box 70 Merry Point 22513 804-462-5851 keepercook@netscape.comKiessling, Brenda (L,MB) 10610 Hunters Valley Rd. Vienna 22181 703-938-9389 treasurer@easternapiculture.orgKirkpatrick, MaryEllen 10929 Beach Mill Rd. Great Falls 22066 703-400-0204 maryellenkirkpatrick@cox.netKist, Paul 1709 Placid Court Virginia Beach 23453 757-672-8865 paulkist@juno.comLewis, John D. 114 Jeb Dr. Winchester 22602 540-869-4919 johndl1@earthlink.netLinton, Frank 3722 Warwick Circle Fairfax 22030 703-983-6728 (D) linton@mitre.orgLocklear, Colonel 36580 Shoemaker Rd. Purcellville 20132 540-338-5283 clocklear@rstarmail.comMagolda, Charles (L,MB) 3414 Courtland Ave. NE Roanoke 24012 540-857-7582Miller, Joseph M. 22425 Wicked Bottom Ln. Lignum 22726-2058 540-423-1173 guardrail@wildblue.netMiller, Kathy (L) P. O. Box 542 Madison 22727-0542 540-923-4772 kfmiller@firstva.comPfoutz, Jeffrey L. (L) 38595 Hughesville Rd. Leesburg 20175 540-338-5190 bees@mindspring.comShaner, Jed (L) 2722 Parkersburg Turnpike Swoops 24479 540-337-7007Taylor, Denise 1806 Dumbarton St. McLean 22101 703-533-2162 ddtaylor@cox.netWellemeyer, Robert G. (L) 120 Mill Run Lane Castleton 22716 540-229-5359VERMONTMares, Bill (L) 429 S. Willard Burlington 05401 802-863-4938 bill.mares@gmail.comPalmer, Michael 505 French Hill St. Albans 05478 802-524-2433 mpalmer@together.netSobel, Madeleine P. O. Box 507 East Dorset 05253 802-236-9585 maddiefarm@aol.comTardie, John J. (L) 68 Meadow Lane Underhill 05489 802-899-5464 ohnjtardie05489@verizon.netThompkins, Enoch (L) 959 Falls Rd. Shelburne 05482 802-985-2464WASHINGTON,DCScholz, Lynn (L) 5700 Sherier Pl. NW Washington 20016-5320 202-966-7555WISCONSINLindokken, Larry H. (L) 1275 Lindokken Rd. Mount Horeb 53572 608-523-4978WEST VIRGINIAAmrine, James W. (L) Div. Plants/Soil Science, WV Univ. Morgantown 26506Cochran, Earl P. (L) P. O. Box 1273 Shady Spring 25918 304-763-3838Copenhaver, Deborah A. (L,MB) 76 Fiesta Dr. Bunker Hill 25413 304-229-8750Copenhaver, James H. (L,MB) 76 Fiesta Dr. Bunker Hill 25413 304-229-8750Fitzgerald, Gerry (MB) 398 Carlyle Rd. Martinsburg 25401 304-274-1564 gerryfitzgerald@msn.comFreese, David (L) 196 Monarch Court Martinsburg 25401-8061 304-267-6188Harris, Thomas B. (L) 7000 Hampton Ctr. St.; Suite G Morgantown 26505 304-599-3518Hearn, Richard E. (L) HC 62; Box 76 Alma 26320 304-758-0547 apischarmer@aol.comKavanagh, M. Ellen 4452 Ridge Rd. Shepherdstown 25443 304-596-0905 elka24@comcast.netKees, Thomas (L) 2360 Miller Ave. Fairmont 26554 304-363-4782 beesnbooks70@peoplepc.comKershner, Thomas W. (L,MB) 9705 Williamsport Pike Falling Waters 25419 304-274-2465May, Steve (L) 550 Coal River Rd. St. Albans 25177 304-727-7659McClelland, Steve 528 Harner Run Rd. Morgantown 26508 304-292-5555 mcclelland@gmail.comMetzbower, Deborah 486 Plateau Dr. Hedgesville 25427 304-754-8715 dmetzbower@yahoo.comWinter, 200821

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING –October 13, 2007 Murray State Univ., Murray, KYCall to order: Chairman, Jim Bobb called theEastern Apicultural Society of North America to order at5:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2007 after a tour ofthe facilities.Roll Call: For a director to be able to vote theirState/Provincial dues need to be paid. All states are inarrears except for IN; MD; MA; NC.Present: Jim Bobb, PA; Kim Flottum, OH;Loretta Surprenant, NY; John Tulloch, DE; Kathy Summers,OH; David Peregmon, NJ; Barry Thompson,MD, Carol Cottrill, ME; Aaron Morris, NY, SteveGenta, SC; Dawn Feagan filling in for Joe Kovaleski,OH; Elaine Holcombe, TN; Kent Williams, KY; EdLafferty, RI; Jim Carmack, AL ; Robin Mountain, KY.On a conference call: Dewey Caron, Ben Bauer,Warren Seaver, DE.Absent: David Tarpy, NC; Gerry Fitzgerald,WV; Dan Conlon, MA; Earl Hoffman, MI; Dave Laney,IN; Billy Davis, VA; Keith Forsyth, Ont; David Morris,MD; Billy Davis, VA; Keith Forsyth, Ont; Warren Miller,PA; John Baker, CT; Robert Brewer, GA.A motion was made by Aaron Morris and secondedby Steve Genta that Jim Carmack be acceptedas the new director from AL; Dave Peregmon as thedirector from NJ; Warren Seaver as the director fromDE; Dawn Feagan as the representative from OH fillingin for Joe Kovaleski; and Loretta Surprenant as Secretary.All board members voted in favor of the motion.Secretary’s s Report: A motion was made byDavid Peregmon and seconded by Carol Cottrill thatthe minutes be accepted as presented. All voted in favorof the motion.Treasurerreasurer’s s Report: A copy of the EAS BalanceSheet, Income statement and Operating budget for2007 were distributed to each board member. The BalanceSheet showed total liabilities and equity of$132,993.11. The Income Statement showed that NetIncome to the Society was $9,606.82.The Society’s Balance sheet shows the financialposition of the organization. One thing to look at is theEquity section of the Balance Sheet. All of the balancesshown there except for the Net Income and the RetainedEarnings are “restricted” funds, meaning that thebalances shown are dedicated to specific purposes.Although EAS controls a lot of money we are limited inwhat we can spend it on. To do otherwise, would be abreach of our fiduciary duty. That total is in excess of$102,000. That means EAS has to live on approximately$31,000. It also means that we need to be verycareful when approving expenditures. The reason weneed to be careful is because we have no revenuestream until registration begins for the EAS 2008, exceptfor what we can collect in dues. I can’t give anexact figure on expenditures after the first of the year,but some of the larger ones will be approximately $5,000for the Journal; $2,500 for the annual financial report andIRS 990 form preparation; $1,500 and Board of Directorsmeeting. So don’t be lured into a false sense ofsecurity just because we show large numbers as totalson the Balance Sheet.John made a brief statement about the researchaward this year. As most of you know the awardscommittee selected a winner for the annual researchgrant. The Board also voted to make a special grant forCCD research. The grant for CCD research wasawarded to Penn State and has been paid; howeverthere was a misunderstanding between the professor atTexas A&M and myself that resulted in that grant notbeing paid. Professor Pankiw thought I was going tosend some information to her and I thought she wasgoing to send some information to me. Well no informationwent either way and when I contacted her recentlyshe declined to accept the grant because timing. Deweysent an email asking if the timing could be readjustedand as of this writing I have not heard whether or notthat would be acceptable to Texas A&M.A motion was made by Steve Genta and secondedby Aaron Morris that the treasurer’s report beaccepted pending audit. All board members voted infavor of the motion.EAS 2007: Ben Bauer reported on EAS ‘2007held at the University of DE the week of August 6 - 10,2007.Ben said that both John Tulloch and Dewey Caronhad two roles to perform and this was too difficult. JohnTulloch served as both treasurer and register and DeweyCaron served as both the Short Course and ConferenceProgram coordinator. The Short Course budgetended up above budget by 60 people. Ben thankedDewey Caron for an outstanding Short Course. Roomrental was very expensive, Honey show had verypoor representation. Silent Auction exceeded budgetand the Live Auction generated $3500. Banquet came inabove budget. Beeyard went well thanks to the Troup’s.Not having the BQ was a good decision.Ben recommended that early publicity could notbe understated. You need to be flexible in programming.Take advantage of the many experienced people withinEAS.John Tulloch said he had a chance to meet withthe new registration people and was very confidentthey were aware of what needed to be done.Jim Bobb thanked everyone for an outstandingjob. Kent Williams thanked everyone for their help andstated he would consider the recommendations fromBen Bauer.Each year the outgoing President receives a gift.Ben Bauer donated that gift back to the Honey BeeFoundation. Kim Flottum presented Ben Bauer with aminature John Deere plaque and thanked him for a jobwell done.Dinner: The Board then broke for dinner and thenreconvened at 7 p.m.President’s Report EAS ‘08: Kent Williamsreported the meeting would be held August 4-8,2008 at Murray State in Murray, KY. The Conferencebudget is based on 300 attendees and the short coursewith 75. There will be 25 vendor spaces. The roomshave accommodations for two people with a privatebath. There will be a honey show, honey exchange,workshops, auctions, KY table, and a Banquet. MurrayState is a dry campus. The BQ will be held off campus.The short course will have a hobbyist and intermediateprogram with MB’s helping. The program iscoming along with many speakers confirmed. The MBexam will be held in the IT Building. There’s a lot of localsupport.Chairman’s Report:Board Assignment: Jim Bobb handed out anassignment at the end of EAS ’07 and asked the boardto answer three questions: What worked well; whatdidn’t work well; and Suggestions? The board discussedsome of the points. They felt that a moderator wasneeded for each room to keep speakers talks on time.Have a sheet everyday with the program. The makingof a CD was discussed. It’s a hard task but the cost isvery inexpensive. The board will leave the making of aCD up to EAS ’08.Speaker’s Fund: Jim Bobb stated that we havea Honey Bee Research Fund and suggested aspeaker’s fund. The speaker’s fund would help defraycost of key note speakers and other speakers. We needto encourage beekeepers to put money into this fund.A motion was made by Kim Flottum and secondedby Barry Thompson to set up a committee to lookinto this and see how we can move forward to make ithappen. The committee consists of: Barry Thompson,John Tulloch, Kent Williams. John Tulloch will look intosetting up an endowment.Past Chairman’s Report: Kim Flottum statedthere was nothing new on the Liability Insurance.Policy and Procedure Manual: Kim Flottumhas been putting together the Policy and Proceduremanual in a somewhat usable form for a first draft. It isby no means complete yet, and asked the board to waitto look it over. Another draft will be presented at thespring Board meeting.Committee Reports:Editorial Report: Kathy Summers said thatthe Journal postage was increased because of the sizeof the EAS Journal. Ads cover the cost of the journaland Kathy suggested increasing the cost of ads.She also suggested sending the EAS Journalelectronically. The board suggested an article be in theJournal asking how many members would receive theJournal electronically.The board also discussed putting the Journal onthe webpage. No decision was made.EAS will print and distribute to its members (forprivate use only) a roster of members by State. In thenext issue of the EAS Journal, a notice will be publishedgiving members the opportunity to opt out of theroster. When published the MBs asked that an * be putnext to MBs.A motion was made by Aaron Morris and secondedby Barry Thompson to increase the cost of Journaladvertising as follows: 1/6 page: from $40 to $45; ¼page: from $50 to $60; ½ page: from $75 to $90 and toencourage members to go electronically for the Journal.All voted in favor of the motion.Membership: In the absence of Dan Conlon,Kim Flottum reported that a membership renewal goingback two years will be done.Membership Brochures: are being workedon.Corporate Membership:still needs to be developedmore. Kim Flottum has some ideas on this andthey will be discussed at a later date.Membership Renewal: The fiscal year is from22 Winter, 2008

Jan 1- December 31 st . Dues year ends at the publicationof the next Journal. A discussion followed. A motionwas made by Barry Thompson and seconded by KimFlottum to leave the dues renewal date as is. The motionpassed.Master Beekeepers: Barry Thompson reportedthat the committee for certification will be tiedwith EAS ’08 program. The MBs will generate a newsletterthat will be put together by the end of October. Asurvey was sent to MBs to try to clean up the mailinglist and almost 50% of the surveys have been returned.Any money collected from the MBs exam, sale ofEAS label, etc. needs to go into the MBs special fund.Awards: Kim Flottum chaired this committee andwill ask David Tarpy to be chairman with a committeeconsisting of Maryann Frazier and Carol Cottrill (pendingacceptance). The mailing list for the awards will besent to David Tarpy.Life Members: We have no revenue streamuntil registration begins for the EAS 2008, except whatwe can collect in dues in which 1/3 of the Life Membersare tied up in restricted funds. Caroll Cottrill suggestedtaking money each year from the Life member’s restrictedfunds and putting it into the unrestricted funds tohelp with expenses. A committee consisting of JohnTulloch, Jim Bobb, Warren Miller, and Dan Conlon willbring back recommendations on how to come up withan equation to remove life member’s money from restrictedfunds.Aaron Morris suggested asking the Life Membersto donate to the Speakers Fund. A letter will be publishedin the Journal thanking them for being a Life Memberand asking for a donation to the Speaker’s Fund.Colony Collapse Disorder Grant: TheBoard voted to make a special grant for CCD research.The grant for CCD research was awarded to PennState and has been paid; however there was a misunderstandingbetween the professor at Texas A&M andJohn Tulloch that resulted in that grant not being paid.Professor Pankiw thought John was going to send someinformation to her and John thought she was going tosend some information to him. Well no information wenteither way. Tanya Pankiw did not accept the awardbecause the work was already done, by the grad student.So not accepting the award at the end of the workwas a very noble decline. Thus only one award wasgiven to Penn State for CCD that was published in theJournal.Honey Bee Foundation: A motion was submittedin written form from Dewey Caron which wasseconded by Carol Cottrill that EAS award one $5000Foundation grant in 2008 using the same process as inprevious years and that the publicity release on thisaward be sent out by the end of the year at the latestsoliciting proposals with a due date of January 14, 2008.All voted in favor of the motion. Kim Flottum has beendoing this job. Dewey has agreed to chair the committeefor another year. The committee will consist of: KeithDelaplane, and Diana Cox-Foster (pending acceptance).Historian: Dick Chapin resigned but agreed tostay on, therefore, a motion was made by Aaron Morrisand seconded by Steve Genta to have Dick Chapinremain as our Historian. All voted in favor of the motion.Nominations: Ann Harman will be asked toFrom The ColoniesNews • Events • Gossip From The EAS BeeyardEAS belongs to most of our region’s State Associations in order to keep upwith what’s going on in the Colonies. If we don’t yet belong to your Associationcontact Loretta so we can sign up. And, send your newsletter to ourEditor so we can keep up. Following, in no particular order, are snippets we’vefound.The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association will hold their Spring Meetingat MSU, Kellogg Center, E. Lansing March 7-8, 2008. The keynote speakerwill be Larry Connor. Break-out sessions will include Honey Judging Class,Bee Biology, How To Catch A Swarm, Comb Honey Production, Two-QueenSystem, Health & Beauty, Varroa, Control, Bee Plants, Bee Diseases, Marketing,Starting Hive with a package and more.For more information contact Dave Anthony, 810.621.4371 or visitwww.michiganbees.org.Ohio State University Extension & Tri-County Beekeeper’s Associationwill hold their 30th Annual Spring Beekeeping Workshop, February 29 &March 1 in Wooster, OH at Fisher Auditorium (OARDC). This meeting is oneof the biggest one-day beekeeping meetings in the U.S.For information contact Sherry Ferrell, 330.263.3684, ferrell.6@osu.edu.Beekeepers from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and beyond will gather at the30th Annual Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers School, March 29, 2008 atthe Oasis Conference Center near Loveland, Ohio. Jim Tew will be thekeynote speaker. Attendance is limited to 300, so be sure to pre-register.To register visit http://warren.osu.edu and link to the Agriculture andNatural Resource page. You can also call 513.695.1311 or 513.887.3722.The Connecticut Beekeepers Association will hold its Annual BeeSchool on Saturday, February 2nd at the Jones Auditorium at the CT AgriculturalExperiment Station, Huntington Avenue, New Haven. ClarenceCollinson of the University of Mississippi and Larry Connor of Wicwas Presswill be instructing us on “How To Be A More Productive Beekeeper in TheseChallenging Times” and “Fundamentals for New Beekeepers.”chair this committee (pending acceptance).Resolution: No report.Old Business: David Laney presented a requestfor a matching grant for the Lake Shore BeekeepersAssociation. They requested a $3,000 grant to bematched by donations from the Lake Shore BeekeepersAssociation and other interested parties for yearroundprograms. The request was once again tableddue to no representation.New Business: Kim Flottum presented the reinstatementof the proposed by-law amendment Article2 – Section 2.2-2.8 and mentioned other oversights ofthe by-laws such as the omission of Corporate members.These amendments need to be approved by theBoard and then taken to the membership at EAS ‘08.Kim will present the amendments at the Spring Boardmeeting.EAS 09’: Kim Flottum presented a letter fromBee Culture to request the honor of sponsoring the 2009EAS Short Course and Conference at Holiday ValleyConference Center in Ellicottville, NY August 3-9, 2009.The Conference Center will supply rooms andmeals as a package for a registrant rather than EASregistration dealing with the details. It is compatible with7 Springs.Bee Culture will be the first sponsor for the EASshort course and conference that is not a state beekeepinggroup. Corporate members were accidentally omittedfrom the by-laws. The board stated as long as wewere not trying to get a vice president now we couldproceed with the 2009 meeting.A motion was made by Aaron Morris and secondedby Robin Mountain to accept the invitation fromBee Culture to host EAS ’09. All voted in favor of themotion.Spring Board Meeting Time: February 23,2008 in Chester County, PA. It will be held at theMicrotel Hotel that is 30 minutes from the PhiladelphiaAirport. A CCBA Conference will be held the same dayfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and EAS is invited to attend.Fall Board Meeting: October 18, 2008 at HolidayValley Conference Center in Ellicottville, NYAdjournment: A motion was made by BarryThompson and seconded by Aaron Morris to adjourn at11 pm. All voted in favor of the motion.Submitted by: Loretta Surprenant, EAS SecretaryWinter, 200823

EAS JournalKathy Summers, Editor7011 Spieth RoadMedina, OH 442562008 Society Board of DirectorsALABAMAJim Carmack 2011201 17th Ave. N.W.Birmingham, AL 35215205.854.8334director.al@easternapiculture.orgCONNECTICUTJohn Baker 201052 Headquarters RoadLitchfield, CT 06759860.567.8427director.ct@easternapiculture.orgDELAWAREWarren Seaver 20113619 Bayside Dr.Dover, DE 19901director.de@easternapiculture.orgFLORIDAMalcolm Sanford 20115002 NW 64th LaneGainesville, FL 32653352.3369744director.fl@easternapiculture.orgGEORGIARobert Brewer 2009P.O. Box 369Hiawassee, GA 30546706.896.5249director.ga@easternapiculture.orgILLINOISvacant 20011INDIANADave Laney 201025725 New RoadNorth Liberty, IN 46554754.656.8701director.in@easternapiculture.orgKENTUCKYRobin Mountain 20081210 Yuma TrailFrankfort, KY 40601502.545.1878director.ky@easternapiculture.orgLOUISIANAvacant 2010MAINECarol Cottrill 2010164 Wyman RoadRumford, ME 04276director.me@easternapiculture.orgMARYLANDDavid Morris 20109309 Montpelier DriveLaurel, MD 20708301.725.6185240.485.7767 (cell)director.md@easternapiculture.orgMASSACHUSETTSDaniel Conlon 2008Warm Colors Apiary2 South Mill River RoadSouth Deerfield, MA 01373413.665.4513director.ma@easternapiculture.orgMASTER BKPRS.Barry Thompson 200913201 Moran DriveNorth Potomac, MD 20878301.947.4652director.mb@easternapiculture.orgMICHIGANEarl Hoffman 200834936 W. Chicago StreetLivonia, MI 48150734.427.7649734.458.0088director.mi@easternapiculture.orgMISSISSIPPIvacant 2011NEW BRUNSWICKvacant 2010NEW FOUNDLANDvacant 20011NEW HAMPSHIREvacant 2008NEW JERSEYDavid Peregmon 201133 Chestnut StreetPennsville, NJ 08070856.678.4651director.nj@easternapiculture.orgNEW YORKAaron Morris 2010P.O. Box 246Round Lake, NY 12151518.899.6113director.ny@easternapiculture.orgNORTH CAROLINADavid Tarpy 2008Ent. Department, NCSUP.O. Box 7613Raleigh, NC 27696-7613919.515.1660919.515.7746 (fax)director.nc@easternapiculture.orgNOVA SCOTIAvacant 2009OHIOJoe Kovaleski 2009167 Rosslyn Blvd.Steubenville, OH 43952740.632.7500director.oh@easternapiculture.orgONTARIOKeith Forsyth 2009436 Maple AvenueGrimsby, ONT L3M 3B9905.945.4928director.on@easternapiculture.orgPENNSYLVANIAWarren Miller 2009P.O. Box 64Mingoville, PA 16856814.383.4331director.pa@easternapiculture.orgPRINCE EDW. ISLvacant 2010QUEBECvacant 2009RHODE ISLANDEd Lafferty 2011423 Fruit Hill AvenueNorth Providence, RI 02911401.353.6644director.ri@easternapiculture.orgSOUTH CAROLINASteve Genta 20093450 Fork Shoals RoadGreenville, SC 29680864.243.9013director.sc@easternapiculture.orgTENNESSEEElaine Holcombe 2008P.O. Box 303Shelbyville, TN 37162931.684.0826VERMONTvacant 2010VIRGINIABilly Davis 2009P.O. Box 415Purcellville, VA 20134540.751.0071director.va@easternapiculture.orgWEST VIRGINIAGerry Fitzgerald 2008398 Carylyle RoadMartinsburg, WV 25401director.wv@easternapiculture.orgWISCONSINvacant 2008HISTORIANRichard ChapinRR 1, Box 102AMontrose, PA 18801570.278.1094 ph & faxhistorian@easternapiculture.orgEAS JOURNALKathy Summers7011 Spieth RoadMedina, OH 44256330.461.1081 (c)330.725.6677, Ext. 3215330.725.5624 (fax)journal@easternapiculture.orgCHAIRMAN EMERITUSKim Flottum7011 Spieth RoadMedina, OH 44256330.722.2021330.725.5624 (fax)kim@beeculture.comWEBMASTERRick Hough9 Royal Crest Dr. #12Nashua, NH 03060603.459.8844webmaster@easternapiculture.org24 Winter, 2008