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Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« on: January 15, 2014, 11:53:47 am »
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, The Cherokee Beekeepers Association, Athens, TN will be presenting it's annual Short Course for Beekeepers.  It will be held at the McMinn County High School.  Doors open at 8:30 am EST.  Below is a list of presenters and topics:



2014 Short Course Presenters:

9:30-10:15 a.m.   (WHY)
         Keynote Speaker, Charlie Parton, President Tennessee Beekeepers Association
         So You Want to be a Beekeeper?

10:45-11:30 a.m.   (WHAT)
         Getting to know honey bees
         Anatomy
         Honey bee activities inside the hive
         Honey bee activities outside the hive
         Presenter(s):  Lynda Rizzardi, Executive Vice-President Tennessee Beekeepers Association

1:00-1:50 p.m.      Two Concurrent Sessions:  HOW/WHERE, WHEN

         (HOW/WHERE)
         The role of the beekeeper
         Intro to hive/beekeeping equipment, tools, protective clothing
         How to cope with stings
         Suggestions about lifting
         Location, location, location
         Time commitments
         Space/storage requirements
         Presenter(s):  Nancy Howard & Greg Whitehead

         (WHEN)
         Getting honey bees
         The first year
         The second year
         Management:  Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
         Pests and diseases
         Presenter(s):  Jim Gentry, Bobbie Burtz


2:00-2:50 p.m.      Repeat of Concurrent Sessions above

3:00-3:30 p.m.      Panel/Open Floor to address remaining questions
         Jim Gentry      
         Nancy Howard
         Mike Coulter   
         Myron McCleary
Greg Whitehead
Ten Mile, TN
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Re: Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2014, 04:24:22 pm »
We had a good crowd at our day-long session on Saturday.  I haven't heard an official number, but it was over 120 people.  Look at who got their picture in the paper!   8)

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Re: Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2014, 04:28:15 pm »
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Re: Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2014, 11:14:25 am »
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Re: Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2014, 11:26:18 am »
Good on ya Buddy! It's nice to see interest like that, makes all the hard work in preparation worth it.  :goodjob: :thread:
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Re: Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2014, 06:05:55 pm »
The Cherokee Beekeepers Association, Athens, TN

Oh Man!!! I would love to have attended this! just to be around some of my bloodline.
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Re: Cherokee Beekeepers Association Short Course
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2014, 09:14:41 pm »
 :goodjob: Congratulations!  :goodjob:
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