2015 NSBA AGM Agenda - Nova Scotia Beekeepers

Nova Scotia Beekeepers’ Association 57th Annual General Meeting
NSCC KingsTec Campus, 236 Belcher Street Kentville
February 27 & 28, 2015
February 27, 2015
NOTE: Please note that Friday night’s session will focus more on commercial beekeeping operations and
challenges. However, everyone is welcome to attend.
6:30 pm
Welcome and Introductions
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Guest Speakers
- Ms. Caitlin Cunningham – “Forage”
- Mr. Les Eccles
- Roundtable Discussion- “Commercial Beekeeper Issues”
February 28, 2015
Registration is $20.00 per person, children under 12 are free
8:30 am
Registration and Refreshments
9:00 am
Call to Order
- Opening Remarks
- President’s Report
- Minutes from 2014 Annual General Meeting
- Business Arising from the 2014 Minutes
- Resolutions
 “That the Provincial Apiarist report only the colonies that produce honey to
Statistics Canada.”
Business Reports
- 2014 Financial Report
- 2014 Membership Report
- NSDA Report
- CHC Report
10:00 am
Refreshment Break
10:30 am
New Business
- 2015 NSBA Budget
- Election of NSBA Officers
 President
 Vice President
 Commercial Director- Vacant
 Communications Representative
 Research- Vacant
 Treasurer- Vacant
 Past President- Vacant
 Secretary
 Queen Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
NOTE: While some Executive members have already indicated a desire to step down
at the AGM ( “Vacant”), all Executive Positions are available for nominations. Should
a nomination be received for a Position that is already being filled, a vote will be held.
12:00 pm
Lunch Break
1:30 pm
Presentations
- NSBA Insurance Policy
- Pollination Expansion Program
- Advance Payments Program
- Membership “Welcome Package”
2:00 pm
Guest Speakers
- Jeff Orr, Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia
- Mr. Les Eccles
3:30 pm
Closing Remarks and Adjournment