Mississippi Valley Beekeepers Association – Meeting Agenda
September 29, 2020
Social Time -6:30 pm, Meeting - 7:00 pm
Upper MoorMan Park (Large shelter)

Welcome Remarks – Bruce Moechnig
Introduction of New Members/Guests : No new members or guest 
Minutes from Aug, 2020 meeting – Amy Rainbolt No minutes Aug. Meeting was picnic
Treasurer’s Report – Josh Inghram See Attached report
Monthly Beekeeping Activities for October – Bee activity will be at minimum as temperatures begin to drop this time of year, so feed your colonies to prepare them for the cold months ahead and install mouse guards at the hive entrances. If necessary, move the hives to a location protected from the wind and harsh winter elements, and be sure to have proper ventilation and moisture control in place
Old Business
·         Updates from sponsored youth: Both are doing well no honey this year and hives are being prepared for winter
·         Upcoming meetings/seminars
MSBA Fall Conference – October 10, 2020, 8:30 am to 4:05 pm, Zoom Conference
ISBA Fall Meeting has been cancelled
ISBA Bonus mtg at Dadant’s in Hamilton, IL in March 2021 (more details to come)

New Business
Beginner beekeeper course – planning committee Amy Rainbolt Debbie Love Jim Reese Penny Gary Coughman, Josh Ingrum Stain
Fall Beekeepers Day at Farm & Home Supply, October 17, 2020, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
	This was successful and we will plan to do another event in January prior to 	the first class. Thank you to all who came.
October 27th meeting – Tentative topic “Establishing Pollinator Habitat, Carrie Boehm; location to be decided- We will be meeting at the Farm Bureau building in Quincy, IL.
Break
Program – “Preparing Hives for Winter” – See attached power point 
Closing remarks and adjournment – Bruce Moechnig