[board] Please read and respond

Wed Jul 8 21:06:20 MDT 2026

I would like to nominate Paul for president nomination.  I think he is the
best person for the nomination.
On Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM Paul Reulbach <pauljreulbach at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Yes I think asking for nominations in the right thing to do. Also letting
> them know that robert withdrew his nomination.
>
> Paul Reulbach
> Pauljreulbach at gmail.com
> 617-828-2222
>
> > On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:52 PM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Got it. And, we could send it out to everyone, encouraging folks whose
> membership has lapsed to rejoin.
> >
> > Are you all good with the idea of sending out the “we have a
> president/chair vacancy” email?
> >
> >
> >> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:32 PM, Paul Reulbach <pauljreulbach at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Perfect. Thanks for sending.
> >>
> >> Paul Reulbach
> >> Pauljreulbach at gmail.com
> >> 617-828-2222
> >>
> >>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Here's what's on the member benefits page:
> >>>
> >>> You can subscribe to the Marin BeeKeepers Events email list so that
> you can get notice of our meetings, workshops, and other goings on.
> >>> To subscribe to this list, click here
> >>> We would welcome you as a member.  Annual dues are $25, and membership
> benefits include:
> >>>  • Free admission to our monthly meetings where we have speakers among
> the foremost bee experts in the country (normally a $10 donation);
> >>>  • Subscription to our BUZZ email listserv which is where we converse
> online about beekeeping in Marin
> >>>  • Subscription to our SWARMS email listserv which is where we notify
> members of any swarms that need hiving
> >>>  • Subscription to our BeeLegal email listserv which is where we are
> working to make beekeeping legal across Marin
> >>>  • Use of the Club’s extractors, electric uncapping knives,
> wax-melter, embedding tool, and other beekeeping equipment
> >>>  • Free subscription to the Marin Beekeepers Newsletter (multiple
> times a year)
> >>>  • Preferred registration for beekeeping workshops and special events
> >>> Meetings:
> >>> 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.
> >>> To join or renew, please select the following link:
> >>> Membership Information and Payment
> >>>
> >>> I take it that while anyone may subscribe to the events list, the buzz
> email list is for members only.
> >>>
> >>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 4:12 PM, Paul Reulbach <pauljreulbach at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Yes I would email past members who have not paid and encourage them
> to renew. Do we have a list of benefits of membership?
> >>>>
> >>>> 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?
> >>>> Paul
> >>>>
> >>>> Paul Reulbach
> >>>> Pauljreulbach at gmail.com
> >>>> 617-828-2222
> >>>>
> >>>>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 3:59 PM, Jim Lawson <
> communications at marinbees.org> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 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)?
> >>>>> What about asking Mea or Lynette Denison if they're interested in
> the position of president.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 3:41 PM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi bee board,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I hope you are all doing well!
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I am suggesting the following:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 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.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 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?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 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.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 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.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Please share your thoughts.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks,
> >>>>>> Dana
> >>>>>>
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