[board] Resignation.

Fri Jun 26 14:15:56 MDT 2026

I talked to Jennifer Barry yesterday.  She recommended waiting to announce
that until we have a replacement for the position.  Or the members might
think we are falling apart.  That might be why we are waiting but I’m not
sure.
On Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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> 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> 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>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> We have access to any email sent to president at marinbees.org <mailto:
>> president at marinbees.org>.
>> >>
>> >>>> On Jun 25, 2026, at 9:23 AM, Paul Reulbach <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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>> >>> Let me know how I can help. Paul
>> >>>
>> >>> Paul Reulbach
>> >>> Pauljreulbach at gmail.com
>> >>> 617-828-2222
>> >>>
>> >>>>> On Jun 25, 2026, at 7:37 AM, Dana Pepp <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> 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> wrote:
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Can we wait a couple days to respond?
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM Dana Pepp <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>
>> 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> 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> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>> Looks good to me.
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM GARY DENISON <
>> 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> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>> I've removed robert at robertmackimmie.com <mailto:
>> robert at robertmackimmie.com> from board at marinbeekeepers.org <mailto:
>> board at marinbeekeepers.org> and suspended his 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> (she was set up to do so initially).
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>>
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