We are holding elections at the November meeting. We have recently talked with a few of the current board members and nominees and they have decided they would like to decline the nomination. If you are interested please reach out to the President, the association is only as good as it’s volunteers!. You may nominate (more…)
Where? Swantown Inn & Spa, Ballroom, 1431 11th Ave SE Olympia When? August 15th at 6pm All current board members, appointees and chairs, along with any members who are interested in serving on the board are invited to this meeting. This agenda document is a live document! Let vicepresident@olympiabeekeepers.org know if you want something added (more…)
NOTE: The Fall Apprenticeship Class is now full. Class starts September 21st. You should have received an email from education@olympiabeekeepers.org If you are somewhat new to beekeeping, want to start beekeeping, or want to refresh your knowledge and skills about beekeeping, the Apprentice Level course is for you! This course will be held on Zoom (more…)
We still need more volunteers for the association’s Bee Booth. Shifts are 4 hours. It includes admission to the fair. Note that we are not picky volunteers can cross over standard shifts. Email vicepresident@olympiabeekeepers.org to get yourself added to the schedule. Wednesday 27th July 10-2pm: Nathan Allan and Family 2-6pm: Pam Binder 6-9pm: David Bruun (more…)
It is also not too late to enter your honey for judging. The Honey contest entries are being judged by association member and master beekeeper Paul Longwell on the 26th. Anyone wanting to enter honey needs to look at the fair rules in the exhibitor book. CLASS 8 – HONEYEntry time: July 29th, 1 (more…)