[board] Meeting Format and Proposed Board Meeting Schedule

[Dana Pepp]

Good morning,

Justin, thanks for this summary.
I am a fan of a consistent meeting template, which is engaging, educational and inclusive.  I am wondering about the 6:00pm suggested start time.  Do folks really get there at 6:00?

And, I think it’s important for us to meet as a board, to share, reflect, plan and strategize.  I like the third Thursday idea and wondering about maybe every month to start, then maybe every other month? 
I am happy to host at my house in San Rafael.  

Looking forward to working together!

Thanks,
Dana


Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.  

> On Jun 7, 2026, at 8:56 PM, Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Dear Board Members,
> 
> Thank you all for your input and participation at our recent board meeting. I am excited about the direction we have agreed upon for our monthly association meetings and wanted to summarize the proposed format moving forward.
> 
> Monthly Meeting Schedule
> 
> 6:00 PM – Members gather in the bar area for refreshments and an opportunity to socialize with fellow beekeepers.
> 6:30 PM – Meeting begins upstairs with a formal welcome and member introductions, hosted by Justin, Paul, Dana, and other board members.
> 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – President’s update on current hive conditions, seasonal beekeeping considerations, and words of wisdom.
> 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM – Featured educational lecture or presentation.
> I am very excited to help plan our upcoming meetings and educational programs. I believe this format will provide a great balance of fellowship, club business, and quality beekeeping education.
> 
> Additionally, I would like to propose that we schedule our board meetings for the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM, approximately two weeks after our general club meeting. If there are no objections, we can begin planning around those dates moving forward.
> 
> Please let me know your thoughts.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Justin Strom
> Education Director
> Marin County Beekeepers Association
> 
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