[board] Educational Program Update and Tentative Lecture Schedule

[Justin Strom]

I am going to put a hold on the zoom lectures until I hear some feedback
from you.  I don’t want to over do it or spend the money to fast.

On Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Board Members,
>
> I wanted to provide everyone with an update on our educational program and
> the tentative lecture schedule for the remainder of the year and into early
> 2027. My goal is to continue offering high-quality educational
> opportunities for our members while balancing hands-on activities, guest
> speakers, and social events.
>
> I would also like to add one Zoom class each month to provide additional
> educational content between our regular meetings. This will allow us to
> bring in speakers from outside our area, offer more specialized topics, and
> give members another opportunity to learn without having to travel.
>
> Tentative Schedule
>
> July 21, 2026 (Zoom)
> - Jennifer Ratke – The Importance of Hive Inspections
> - Honorarium: $150
>
> August 6, 2026
> - Potluck at the Log Cabin
> - Members will be asked to purchase their beverages from the bar to
> support the venue.
>
> September 3, 2026
> - Jennifer Verstrepen – Processing Beeswax, Candle Making, and Tinctures
> - Honorarium: $250
>
> October 1, 2026
> - Jennifer Ratke
> - Honorarium: $200
> - We will select one of several lecture topics she has available.
>
> November 5, 2026
> - Currently open.
> - Possible speakers include Michael Thiele, Christine Kurtz, or Mike
> Turner.
>
> December 3, 2026
> - Holiday Potluck at the Log Cabin.
>
> January 7, 2027
> - Bonnie Morse – Seasonal Beekeeping: Coming Out of Winter
>
> February/March 2027
> - Working to schedule Randy Oliver for a lecture and Hive Dive workshop.
>
> March 13, 2027
> - Randy Oliver queen cell pickup for club members.
>
> April 2027
> - Randy Oliver nuc pickup for club members.
>
> If anyone has questions, concerns, suggestions, or additional speaker
> ideas, please don't hesitate to reach out. I welcome your feedback and want
> to make sure we're providing the best educational experience possible for
> our members.
>
> Thank you all for your continued support. I'm looking forward to building
> an exciting and educational year for the Marin County Beekeepers
> Association.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Justin Strom
> Educational Director
> Marin County Beekeepers Association
>
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