[board] Resignation.

[Dana Pepp]

Hi all,

As I shared with Justin, I’m a “thanks, but no thanks.”
I have a lot going on and don’t wish to be president.

I did not see the email (about Robert resigning) on the Buzz.
Did it go out?
Did the board respond?

Thanks,
Dana

> On Jun 25, 2026, at 4:04 PM, Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I approve as well.
> 
> On Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM Jim Lawson <jim at marinbees.org <mailto:jim at marinbees.org>> wrote:
>> Jennifer (Robin Berry) suggests we have new candidates for president before we announce Robert’s resignation. I vote for Dana.
>> 
>> Sent from dImPhone
>> 
>> > On Jun 25, 2026, at 10:23 AM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com <mailto:danapepp at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> > 
>> > Let’s send out the email (Robert resigned and we’re on it) soon, please.
>> > 
>> > Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.  
>> > 
>> >> On Jun 25, 2026, at 9:36 AM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org <mailto:communications at marinbees.org>> wrote:
>> >> 
>> >> We have access to any email sent to president at marinbees.org <mailto:president at marinbees.org> <mailto:president at marinbees.org <mailto:president at marinbees.org>>.
>> >> 
>> >>>> On Jun 25, 2026, at 9:23 AM, Paul Reulbach <pauljreulbach at gmail.com <mailto:pauljreulbach at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> >>> 
>> >>> good morning-
>> >>> Do we have a final statement ready to review and approve? Do we have the upcoming scheduled hive dives locations and names of attendees? Do we have access to this email account?
>> >>> 
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>> >>> 
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>> >>> 
>> >>>>> On Jun 25, 2026, at 7:37 AM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com <mailto:danapepp at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> >>>> 
>> >>>> And, we need to respond with that message today.  Don’t want any drama or people hearing through the grapevine.
>> >>>> And, I think those two sentences combined with Gary’s (about the board being on it) are important.
>> >>>> 
>> >>>> Thanks,
>> >>>> Dana
>> >>>> 
>> >>>> Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.  
>> >>>> 
>> >>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 10:16 PM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org <mailto:communications at marinbees.org>> wrote:
>> >>>>> 
>> >>>>> I'm with Dana on this one. Although people will likely contact Robert to get his perspective and if we're okay with that, I don't think we need say anything more than he resigned, we appreciate his skill and expertise, and wish him the best going forward.
>> >>>>> 
>> >>>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 9:43 PM, Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com <mailto:westnovatohoney at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> >>>>>> 
>> >>>>>> Can we wait a couple days to respond?
>> >>>>>> 
>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com <mailto:danapepp at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> >>>>>> Completely agree, which is why I support “less is more.”
>> >>>>>> Would rather not share how anyone feels.
>> >>>>>> 
>> >>>>>> Just state the facts and share appreciation for his passion, skills, education, time and experience.
>> >>>>>> 
>> >>>>>> Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.  
>> >>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 9:35 PM, GARY DENISON <hikermv at comcast.net <mailto:hikermv at comcast.net>> wrote:
>> >>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>> I can't speak for the rest of you but it was a shock to me.  I had no idea any of this was coming.      My point is we shouldn't say anything that might potentially "divide" the membership over this (i.e another Bonnie situation).  .  
>> >>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>> On 06/24/2026 8:03 PM PDT Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com <mailto:danapepp at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>> Hi,
>> >>>>>>>> Hmmm… not sure that’s the truth.
>> >>>>>>>> I think just saying that he resigned as president and thanked the board and bee club is plenty.
>> >>>>>>>> I don’t feel we need to share any feelings or responses, shock or no shock.
>> >>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 7:40 PM, Justin Strom <westnovatohoney at gmail.com <mailto:westnovatohoney at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>> Looks good to me.
>> >>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM GARY DENISON <hikermv at comcast.net <mailto:hikermv at comcast.net>> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>> Attached is my first draft for a Buzz announcement.  
>> >>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>> I think it is extremely important that we simply respond to any inquires with "Robert indicated he didn't think he could fulfill his responsibilities as President and submitted his resignation.  It was shock to everyone."
>> >>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>> We have already seen what happens when people start talking out of turn and taking sides in this club.
>> >>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>> Gary
>> >>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>>> On 06/24/2026 6:51 PM PDT Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org <mailto:communications at marinbees.org>> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>>> 
>> >>>>>>>>>> I've removed robert at robertmackimmie.com <mailto:robert at robertmackimmie.com> <mailto:robert at robertmackimmie.com <mailto:robert at robertmackimmie.com>> from board at marinbeekeepers.org <mailto:board at marinbeekeepers.org> <mailto:board at marinbeekeepers.org <mailto:board at marinbeekeepers.org>> and suspended his marinbees.org <http://marinbees.org/> <http://marinbees.org/> account. I've asked Jennifer if she's willing to receive email sent to president at marinbees.org <mailto:president at marinbees.org> <mailto:president at marinbees.org <mailto:president at marinbees.org>> (she was set up to do so initially).
>> >>>>>>>>>> 
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