Author Archives: Inge Kautzmann

PCBA Bee School Was a Great Success

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Inge Kautzmann

We ended our 10 week bee school course with a hands-on field day in an apiary. We conducted demos and everyone got the opportunity to inspect a hive and handle frames of bees. Here are some photos from the day. … Continue reading →

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NCSBA/SCSBA Spring Meeting, Rock Hill SC

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Inge Kautzmann

Several of us attended the Spring Meeting this past weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a joint meeting it was well attended with over 600 people from the Carolinas. The guest speakers came from all over, Jamie Ellis from the University … Continue reading →

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2013 Bee School Off to a Great Start

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Inge Kautzmann

The Person County Beekeepers Association 2013 Bee School has had a great first few weeks, (despite the weather). We have over 30 students who at the end of the class will be ready to begin their first season keeping bees. … Continue reading →

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November 2012 Minutes

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

NEW BUSINESS Previous Meeting Minutes Mary Deitz distributed the minutes for approval. Kim Buchanan motioned to approve as is. Lynn Wilson seconded, none opposed, motion to accept the minutes passed. State Fair Bee Booth Awards Todd Walker brought in a … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping Class Begins January 17th

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

Have you ever thought about keeping bees, but never knew where to begin? Are you a current beekeeper who wants to build general beekeeping skills? Do you have an interest in learning about this ancient and environmentally beneficial craft? If … Continue reading →

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October 2012 Minutes

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

NEW BUSINESS Previous Meeting Minutes 3 sets of meeting minutes approved. for July, August and September. State Fair Bee Booth Awards Inge Kautzmann announced PCBA member awards from the State Fair and showed photos of the booth. Awards are as … Continue reading →

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Ag Field Day for Person County 5th Graders

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

The NC Cooperative Extension and 4-H asked us to attend the annual Ag Field Day. Groups of 5th graders came by the booth to learn about the importance of honeybees to agriculture. Over 400 students were present. Here are some … Continue reading →

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State Fair Bee Booth

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

Person County Beekeepers Association members were awarded ten ribbons out of eleven entries in the bees and honey category at the N.C. State Fair. More than half were for first place. While club members entered everything from an observation hive … Continue reading →

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September 2012 Minutes

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

NEW BUSINESS Previous Meeting Minutes 3 sets of meeting minutes to be approved at the next meeting in October. State Fair Bee Booth Sign Up Don Hopkins was in attendance to talk about the educational bee booth that the state … Continue reading →

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Wax Workshop

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Inge Kautzmann

We had a great time at our first ever wax workshop. All through the year club members collected wax from frames they were recycling, to cut outs they did, they even saved burr comb to help with the collection. All … Continue reading →

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