6:37 PM– Rob Holliday Called meeting to order.
6:40 PM– Richard Trevino provided the Treasurer’s report.
- $21,900 current balance
- $7527 revenue
- $8700 expenses
6:41 PM– Craig Rose made motion for meeting minutes for approval, seconded by Kevin Mitchell.
6:43 PM Heather Wilk provided membership status report
- 127 paid memberships
- $15 for individuals/family
- Extractor loan program available to members
- To sell your honey see Heather
6:45 PM Dr. Ferhat Ozturk Medicinal Honey Study Update and Call for Samples
- Requested honey samples (20-30) from members and provided instruction and containers
- Color analyzed as a part of the study.
- Oak trees as a pollen source can provide high quality medicinal honey.
- Those providing samples will receive a certificate that may support higher prices.
7:16 PM Summer Panel Q&A
- Cecile Parish, San Antonio Urban Beekeeper-
Utilizes natural treatments for mite control including drone traps. Recommends locating frames with honey away from the hive entrance. - Linda Williams, Texas Fresh Harvest Farm/Hill Country Beekeepers Association President
Emphasized the importance of broad breaks for mite control. Don’t treat w/o testing. - Johnny Monteverdi, Johnny D’s Bees/Bees in the Heart of Texas
Does not treat or test for mite control. Prefers a 1” opening for hives to defend against robbing. - James Covarrubias, Mary’s Gold/Comal County Beekeepers Association President
Does not treat and has never tested for mite control. Emphasized the importance of where your bees are purchased. Small hive beetles are the worst pest in hives.
8:23 PM Meeting Adjourned Next Meeting September 19, 2023