Announcements
April reminders and events
Club meetings and Bee Package pickup:
April meeting was on Thursday April 10, 6pm at St Paul Church. Meeting summary:
Mike Guess presented a discussion of hive treatments for Varroa mite.
The club sold protein patties, Varroxsan, Formic Pro and Apiguard mite treatments.
Bee Package pickup is rescheduled to Friday May 2 at the Fort Missoula water tower.
Meet at the Ft. Missoula Water tower at 11:30. Charlie and Bob will be delivering the bee package orders from Western Bee Supplies in Polson.
May meeting: Thursday May 8, 6pm: Club Apiary located at Ten Spoon Winery:
Apiary workshop with Scott Groenier and Bob Minnick
A bee Suite is strongly recommended.
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Other club news:
1. Club leadership : Club officers for 2025 were elected at the January meeting:
President: Mike Guess
Vice President: Adam Brody
Treasurer: Rachel Shull
Secretary/Communications: John Kittelson
Other non-officer leadership positions in the club include our Apiary managers (Bob Minnick and Scott Groenier)
2. Reminder: 2025 dues: ($20 per person or family):
Pay at the club meeting or mail cash or check to Rachel Shull (Checks should be made out to “Big Sky Beekeepers Club”) at:
Rachel Shull
Big Sky Beekeepers Club
2009 W. Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
3. Other ways to contribute to our club: We invite and encourage all club members to help with club activities and leadership. Please email Mike Guess (mikeguess1953@gmail.com) if you are interested in any of the following activities:
Swarm capture.
Helping with activities at the club apiary.
Helping to organize a club table at the Saturday Farmer’s Market.
Mentoring a new beekeeper.
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Mentorship opportunity:
Would you like to have help (mentorship) in setting up and maintaining your hives? Our club has experienced beekeepers who volunteer to help first-year beekeepers get started.
Sign up here if you would like mentorship: