[board] Please read and respond

Tom Pillsbury tpillsbury8 at gmail.com
Wed Jul 8 21:29:38 MDT 2026 

Board:
Dana makes some good points, but not trying to be elusive, I will be back
east thru August 8th-23rd.
Thanks,
Tom

On Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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