[board] Meeting Format and Proposed Board Meeting Schedule

[Dana Pepp]

Hi,

Wondering if you could meet via zoom another day.  I think it’s easier to plan, pivot and reflect with time in between, i.e. not the day of.
Just my thoughts.

Dana

> On Jun 8, 2026, at 7:19 AM, David Potovsky <davidepotovsky at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Not sure I'll be able to make a second meeting every month. My preference would be to meet with the Board 5:15 - 6:30 and then start the meetings with the 6:30-7 welcome.  
> 
> On Sun, Jun 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com <mailto: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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