[board] Hive dive spreadsheet

[Justin Strom]

I’m paying $16 a month for a zoom pro account.  I can send out the zoom
link.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> We have A LOT to discuss during our board zoom next week.
> Who would like to facilitate?
> And, let’s collect agenda items.
>
> Happy weekend!
>
> Dana
>
>
> On Jul 16, 2026, at 3:28 PM, Paul Reulbach <paul at marinbees.org> wrote:
>
> My initial thoughts-
> - HUGE value - who do we charge? Parent and attendee?
> - limit to one hive per location.
> - Are we infringing on some of our members business by offering this
> service to our members for Free?
> - some of our members are outside of Marin and I agree that we should
> limit to Marin county
> - six people signed up and no one showed. We need a solution.
> - This would have cost around $300 (4 hives and 2 hours, 2 guys)by a
> professional beekeeper
> - can we check the list against our membership list to make sure they are
> paid members?
>
> Paul Reulbach
> Secretary
> Marin County Beekeepers Association
> https://marinbeekeepers.org
> 617-828-2222
>
>
> On Jul 16, 2026, at 2:55 PM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I do agree that these hive dives are a huge benefit, for the hive parent
> and for the participants.
> Let’s talk more about a fee.
> And, I am also wondering if we should limit our hive dive locations to
> Marin County.
> Thoughts?
>
> Dana
>
> On Jul 11, 2026, at 1:49 PM, Paul Reulbach <paul at marinbees.org> wrote:
>
> Hi-
> I shared the Hive Dive information on the club google drive. Click link
> below.
> docs.google.com
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JX69guiM4l_EPTnlLEHaj2IKlG3vzoRC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112025135827450566186&rtpof=true&sd=true>
>
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JX69guiM4l_EPTnlLEHaj2IKlG3vzoRC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112025135827450566186&rtpof=true&sd=true>
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JX69guiM4l_EPTnlLEHaj2IKlG3vzoRC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112025135827450566186&rtpof=true&sd=true>
>
> *@Jim *can we confirm that the attendees are paid in full for 2026 dues?
> There is a column for you to say whether they are paid.  If they are not
> paid we will ask them to bring their dues to the next hive dive or meeting.
>
> *@Justin* will conduct the hive dives with my assistance and we are
> developing guidelines for the attendees and hosting member. For example
> bring bee suit and water, hive tool and for host any parking instructions.
> We will also standardize the time of the hive dives.
>
> *@Justin* please email the attendees for the dive on Monday to confirm
> their attendance and give them the time and location. Remind them to bring
> their suit and water. Thank you
>
> This experience is a huge member benefit and we should discuss if it is a
> free service or a revenue generator for the club moving forward. I know
> this type of service can cost $75-150 per person to have a professional
> beekeeper come to your house and inspect your hive.
>
> Let me know if you have suggestions, feedback or questions. This doc will
> live on the club google drive for future hive dives.
> Paul
>
>
> Paul Reulbach
> Secretary
> Marin County Beekeepers Association
> https://marinbeekeepers.org
> 617-828-2222
>
>
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