New Beekeepers Association Forming

Jeff Champeau runs an ad in local newspapers - inquiring as to the interest of starting a local beekeepers association. The response was very good. Organizational Meeting held at the Ripon Library, January 17th - attended by 23 people.

Discussed:

1. The establishment of a formal organization with board members/officers
2. The timing and structure of future meetings
3. Membership Fees
4. The organization's name