<div dir="auto">I would like to nominate Paul for president nomination. I think he is the best person for the nomination. <br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM Paul Reulbach <<a href="mailto:pauljreulbach@gmail.com">pauljreulbach@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Yes I think asking for nominations in the right thing to do. Also letting them know that robert withdrew his nomination. <br>
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Paul Reulbach<br>
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> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:52 PM, Dana Pepp <<a href="mailto:danapepp@gmail.com" target="_blank">danapepp@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Got it. And, we could send it out to everyone, encouraging folks whose membership has lapsed to rejoin.<br>
> <br>
> Are you all good with the idea of sending out the “we have a president/chair vacancy” email?<br>
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>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:32 PM, Paul Reulbach <<a href="mailto:pauljreulbach@gmail.com" target="_blank">pauljreulbach@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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>> Perfect. Thanks for sending.<br>
>> <br>
>> Paul Reulbach<br>
>> <a href="mailto:Pauljreulbach@gmail.com" target="_blank">Pauljreulbach@gmail.com</a><br>
>> 617-828-2222<br>
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>>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM, Jim Lawson <<a href="mailto:communications@marinbees.org" target="_blank">communications@marinbees.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Here's what's on the member benefits page:<br>
>>> <br>
>>> You can subscribe to the Marin BeeKeepers Events email list so that you can get notice of our meetings, workshops, and other goings on.<br>
>>> To subscribe to this list, click here<br>
>>> We would welcome you as a member. Annual dues are $25, and membership benefits include:<br>
>>> • Free admission to our monthly meetings where we have speakers among the foremost bee experts in the country (normally a $10 donation);<br>
>>> • Subscription to our BUZZ email listserv which is where we converse online about beekeeping in Marin<br>
>>> • Subscription to our SWARMS email listserv which is where we notify members of any swarms that need hiving<br>
>>> • Subscription to our BeeLegal email listserv which is where we are working to make beekeeping legal across Marin<br>
>>> • Use of the Club’s extractors, electric uncapping knives, wax-melter, embedding tool, and other beekeeping equipment<br>
>>> • Free subscription to the Marin Beekeepers Newsletter (multiple times a year)<br>
>>> • Preferred registration for beekeeping workshops and special events<br>
>>> Meetings:<br>
>>> Meetings are held on the first Thursday evening of each month (January thru November) at 6:30pm at the American Legion Log Cabin (20 Veterans Blvd.) in San Anselmo. Come and hangout in the Dugout Bar from 6 to 6:30pm.<br>
>>> To join or renew, please select the following link:<br>
>>> Membership Information and Payment<br>
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>>> I take it that while anyone may subscribe to the events list, the buzz email list is for members only.<br>
>>> <br>
>>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:12 PM, Paul Reulbach <<a href="mailto:pauljreulbach@gmail.com" target="_blank">pauljreulbach@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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>>>> Yes I would email past members who have not paid and encourage them to renew. Do we have a list of benefits of membership?<br>
>>>> <br>
>>>> Do you need to be a member in order to get the buzz newsletter? Is it considered a member benefit or available to anyone who signs up?<br>
>>>> Paul<br>
>>>> <br>
>>>> Paul Reulbach<br>
>>>> <a href="mailto:Pauljreulbach@gmail.com" target="_blank">Pauljreulbach@gmail.com</a><br>
>>>> 617-828-2222<br>
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>>>>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 3:59 PM, Jim Lawson <<a href="mailto:communications@marinbees.org" target="_blank">communications@marinbees.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>> I can clean up the buzz list, adding any members that aren't currently on it. Should I also remove/unsubscribe non-members (those whose membership isn't up-to-date - possibly emailing them that this is about to happen and encourage them to renew)?<br>
>>>>> What about asking Mea or Lynette Denison if they're interested in the position of president.<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 3:41 PM, Dana Pepp <<a href="mailto:danapepp@gmail.com" target="_blank">danapepp@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Hi bee board,<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> I hope you are all doing well!<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> I am suggesting the following:<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> 1. Either Jim (as the comm guy) or Paul (as sec) send out an announcement/email on the Buzz and to all members (do all members receive the Buzz?) letting folks know that Robert decided not to become the club president or chair and that we have an open position.<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> I believe our bylaws state that we need to give folks 2 weeks notice before having an election. Maybe we let them know tomorrow, then ask for nominations for president/chair at the same time? Could voting happen July 24-27?<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> 2. And, if Paul were to become chair/president, then we would have an open secretary position. But, we can’t advertise that until the president vote is complete. <br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> 3. So, suggesting that we may want to wait for our retreat. It would be good to have the new secretary and the chair there, as well as Tom. What do you think? Mid-August? Nothing is really pressing before then.<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Please share your thoughts.<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Thanks,<br>
>>>>>> Dana<br>
>>>>>> <br>
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