[board] September/October MCBA newsletter

[Dana Pepp]

Looks great, Jim!
And, next newsletter, we can share our new mission and vision statements!

Thanks,
Dana

> On Sep 29, 2026, at 2:14 PM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org> wrote:
> 
> Here's an updated version of the newsletter with Paul's suggested changes.
> <2026.10.01_Newsletter.pdf>
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2026, at 12:22 PM, Jim Lawson <jim at marinbees.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good catches Paul. Will do.
>> 
>> Sent from dImPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2026, at 11:14 AM, Paul Reulbach <paul at marinbees.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jim-
>>> Please delete second line with August meeting info.
>>> Can we add the info about this month’s meeting that Justin sent out today?
>>> Please change membership info year in last paragraph to 2026-2027 membership years.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ### Prepare Your Hive for a Rainy El Niño Winter!
>>> Presented by Jennifer Radtke, Learn from the Bees
>>> 
>>> Winter is just around the corner, and now is the time to make sure your colonies are in the best possible condition to get through the rainy months.
>>> 
>>> Jennifer will cover:
>>> 
>>> - Getting Varroa mites and viruses under control before winter
>>> - How much to reduce your hive
>>> - How much honey to leave for the bees
>>> - How to prevent mold and moisture problems
>>> - How to insulate your hive
>>> - Other important steps to prepare your colonies for a wet winter
>>> 
>>> About Jennifer Radtke:
>>> 
>>> Jennifer has been keeping bees in her backyard for more than 20 years and developed the beekeeping education program at Urban Farm Oasis in Berkeley. She served as Vice President of the Alameda County Beekeepers Association for three years and operates a yearly bee mentorship program through her business, Learn from the Bees.
>>> 
>>> Her mentees keep bees throughout the Bay Area, from Marin to Oakland/Berkeley and Livermore, giving her experience with a wide variety of microclimates and beekeeping conditions.
>>> 
>>> This should be a great lecture as we head into winter, so come out, bring your questions, and learn how to give your colonies the best chance of coming through the rainy season strong.
>>> 
>>> We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday night!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks Paul 
>>> 
>>> Paul Reulbach 
>>> President
>>> Marin County Beekeepers Association
>>> https://marinbeekeepers.org
>>> 617-828-2222
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Sep 29, 2026, at 10:35 AM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Please find attached the current draft of the September/October MCBA newsletter. I plan on publishing this this evening. Please respond before 5pm PDT today (9/29/26) if you have changes or additions.
>>>> 
>>>> <2026.10.01_Newsletter.pdf>-- 
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