Minutes of the December 1, 2005 Board Meeting

Already approved

Members Present:  Pete Bizzoso, Bill Crowell, Joan-Ann Howland, Dave Howland, Bruce Feigel, Judy Doan, Greg Kalicin, Lloyd Spears, Deborah Kalicin, Guests: Mike Griggs, Aaron Morris, and  Ed Doan.

Nick Calderone came in to say that he would be willing to help with two meetings every three to four years, with one in the summer and one in the winter. He would assist in getting speakers and planning of these meetings.

Correction for minutes that: volunteers were acquired during meeting.

Judy Doan explained how and who should represent the various areas as directors. She had a list of those who were to be voted on.

·       Mike Griggs to replace Dave Howland in the southern area.

·       Aaron Morris to replace Mark Rulison in the northern area.

·       Rich Wakefield for one year to replace Ted Elk in the northern area.

·       Rob Sorensen to replace Ted Elk for the southern area, both Rich and Rob can be re-voted in for a three year term next year.

·       George Lyke could fill Mark Rulison’s place if Constitution/ bylaws pass.

Can secretary write checks for flowers or donations up to $50 or $100 as needed was discussed and tabled.  The Constitution/bylaws were voted on.

The subject of reimbursement for gas was discussed for fair work.  Lloyd made the motion and Greg second that the stipend for fair work be raised to $750 to help with the higher price of gasoline. Motion was passed with one board member against it.

The subject of joining the New York Agricultural Society was discussed and Judy made the motion that we not join and Lloyd second it.  It was passed by all.

Rob Sorensen has agreed to run the State Fair booth again.

Dues for American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association and EAS were voted to be paid for 2006. Joan-Ann, made the motion Bill second and it was passed.

Aaron Made the motion that The Alternatives Cd was to be cashed and funds sent to The Treasurer to be put in HSBC account. Joan-Ann seconded it and it was passed. Debs was to ask Joe or Earl to do this since their names were on the CD’s.

The Constitution/Bylaws were discussed with suggestions to be made at the general meeting.

April Meeting will be in Rome again. All members liked the spot.

Greg made the motion at 9:31 for the meeting to adjourn, Bruce second it and the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah Kalicin

Secretary/Treasurer

Minutes of the April 8, 2006 Board Meeting

(To be approved)

The meeting was called to order by President Joan-Ann Howland at 11:05 AM at United Trinity church in Rome , New York .

Members present were: Joan-Ann Howland, Aaron Morris, Bill Crowell, Rob Sorensen, Ted Elk, Mike Griggs, Lloyd Spear, Ray Lackey, Rich Wakefield, Bruce Fiegel, Judy Doan, Pete Bizosso, Greg Kalicin, and Debs Kalicin.  Guests present were Earl Villecco, Ed Doan, and Linda Walters

The minutes of the December meeting were accepted with one opposition by Aaron on the emergency expenditure issue.  The issue was discussed and decided that the constitution covers it with the president contacting 10 board members to have an emergency expenditure covered.