Tonight at our meeting the club was able to see first hand the extractor we had bought to lend out.
The extractor will only be rented out to club members, so if you will need to use it you must join our club.
The rental will be for three days and fee will be $25.00 deposit which $5.00 is for the rental fee $20.00 will be returned if the extractor is returned in clean condition. If not the $20.00 will be kept for cleaning it.
There will be a contract you will sign showing everything that is included when renting the extractor and that will be checked off during the rental leaving and upon the return of the extractor.
Phillip Hitchcock is the club nonminated trustee in charge of the extractor rental. His contact information is Cell Phone 810-869-2547.
Beginner Beekeeping Class offered Wednesday May11, 2011 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at the G-Card Building on the corner ofUniversity and Saginaw street in Flint. Terry Toland of 7 ponds will be teaching the class. The cost will be $15.00. Any further information please call Terry Toland at 248-421-6601.
Bob HOllis last bee order will be arriving next Saturday May 14, 2011. All his bees are sold out but if any one needs any queens contact him at 810-338-1523.
Bob Glaser has some 2 year old bee equipment for sale contact at his number for details 810-656-3988.
MBA Board Meeting Saturday May 14th 2011. Any further information contact Dave Anthony at 810-516-0779.
Mid MIchigan Beekeepers Club Picnic will be:
On July 23, 2011
Where: Richfield Township Hall Pavillion
5381 N. State Rd Davison MI 48423
Time: 11:ooa.m. Set up 12:00 Eating
Last year we brought 1 dish to pass and 1 dessert.
Condiments and place setting will be provides along
with Coffee, ice tea and lemonade, brats, hotdogs, hamburgers
We will be having an white Elephant auction and a few games.
More inforamtion to come.
This Saturday the Busy Bees 4- H club will be having their first meeting at the home of JIm and Wilda Dodder at 7444 N. State street Davison MI 48423 at 10:00 am. We have open spots for young children to learn basic beekeeping. We ask that there only be 1 adult accompaning the child/children. Further information contact Jim Dodder at 810-653-8547.
Don Schram Queen Rearing class will begin May 21, 2011 at the home of Jim and Wilda Dodder at 7444 N. State Rd Davison MI 48423. Tiime had not been set yet. It will be 5 classes 2 weekends and one Thursday night. More information will be posted as I receive it from Don or call him at 248-310-8205.
