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Wellington Beekeepers Association Inc. Notices - June 2001 |
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Annual General Meeting (9th July) Nominations are being sought for all positions on the executive committee. Give some thought to who you would like to see involved in running the Association. If you cannot attend the meeting, provide a nomination to the Secretary or the President prior to the 9th. Annual Subscriptions Reminder that these are due before the AGM in July. Refer to form inside the newsletter. AFB Fund Claims Members are reminded that any claims for compensation for hives destroyed as a result of an AFB infection during the period July 2000 to June 2001 will need to be lodged with the Secretary or Treasurer prior to the AGM on the 9th July. The amount of compensation paid is determined by resolution at the AGM, but has in the past been set at a level of 50% of the cost of a standard "A4" hive (ie $60). There are limits on the number of hives that can be claimed by any individual member in any year. Buzz Weekend August 24th - 26th, 2001. A full weekend of training for all budding beekeepers or those who need to feel comfortable with bees. DECA Course run for those who wish to do it. (extra charge $25 covers test). Venue; Pohangina Valley Camp. Cost: $80 includes all meals, accommodation and course. Applications close June 30th 2001. Complete the application form inside this magazine if you wish to attend. Annual Disease Return You should have sent you annual disease return (ADR) into the National Beekeepers Association by now. It was due on the 1st June, so do it immediately if you have not yet done this. Failure to file a return will result in the suspension of your DECA, with its eventual cancellation should the situation persist. There is no charge to file the return, but the numbers of hives and apiaries are used to calculate the levy payable next year.
J Please Renew Your Membership J Complete the following from and send with your subscription payment ( due by 9th July) to the Treasurer, Mary-Ann Lindsay, 26 Cunliffe Street, Johnsonville (ph 478 3367)Wellington Beekeepers Association Inc. Received: $20 subscription for the 2001/02 year (1), from: Name: Address: Phone: Enclosed: $20 Cheque / Cash Tick if you wish to receive newsletters by e-mail ¨ or $15 Cheque / Cash Date: Receipt No: _________________ (1) You will receive a $5 discount if you chose to receive newsletters by e-mail. Please provide a valid e-mail address if you chose this option. |
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