Fwd: Opportunity with the NSBA
Jillian Ruhl
Begin forwarded message:
From: Duncan Wetzel <Green...@outlook.com>
Date: June 17, 2022 at 9:44:12 AM ADT
To: halifaxh...@gmail.com
Subject: Opportunity with the NSBA
Hi there,
I am the VP for the Nova Scotia Beekeeper’s Association, as you may know, is the only provincial association recognized to work with the provincial government, department of agriculture and other bodies of government and industry shareholders. As the Honeybee industry continues to grow, there have been challenges in other jurisdictions where a consolidation of our interests might be useful. We would like to discuss your organization and find a way to provide a voice to your group within the NSBA, whether that be throught representation at the DOA/NSBA AGM & Symposium, or access to publish within our newsletter, or as a seat on the Provincial Board representing beekeepers in the urban area, but regardless of how it looks in the end, being part has benefits. I am reaching out to see how we can help you and to whom we need to connect with.
Thanks very much,
Duncan Wetzel
VP NSBA
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Roger Croll
I agree with Jillian. With the new year and loss of some key members of the Core, we should first figure out who we are and where we are going. Do we try to set up a coffee shop meeting or just go for the ease of a virtual one?
I personally agree that our activities should probably be better coordinated with the NSHBA but not sure exactly what that would mean.
Roger Croll
Hammonds Plains, NS
Canada
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Michelle McP
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Roger Croll
Michelle, I think that it would be great to have you involved. You have a broader provincial perspective than most – certainly much broader than my own.
This note also provides a chance to reach out again to the Core to encourage feedback from others regarding both association with the NSHBA and our own plans to move forward. Thoughts from others?
Roger Croll
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Canada
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Nicole Arsenault
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LJ SY
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Nicole Arsenault
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LJ SY
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Roger Croll
Thanks all for your responses regarding HHBS, but sorry to hear of COVID encounters. Also, very understandable that Nicole has work priorities. I think that we all thoroughly appreciate that which she does do for the Society.
It seems to me that with changing membership and priorities of members, we might need to re-think our goals and plans as a Society. COVID certainly can take blame/credit for a lot of changes in how we all interact. What do we want to do as a Society? To me, the biggest advantage is that we are local and can therefore offer convenient workshops and services, like loaning out the extractors and soon to be acquired beevac. We can also offer an urban perspective to the NSBA and liaise with planners in HRM. Maybe a first step is simply to exchange ideas via email and perhaps informal chats.
With regards to NSBA outreach, does anyone want to take this on? Lorraine mentioned that Michelle and I volunteered, although I had not yet done so. I could consider volunteering, but certainly would be happy if someone else wanted to do it. In fact, they may only want one representative and I certainly cannot think of anyone more qualified than Michelle, who knows the workings of our Society and also has a great provincial overview. In any case, we probably need to write at least a brief reply to NSBA soon.
Roger Croll
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Jillian Ruhl
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Roger Croll
Thanks, Jillian, for reaching out and keeping this thread alive.
I might suggest a two stage approach:
- First, contacting Duncan and explaining the obvious. That is, we are in a bit of a transition right now, but we are certainly interested in having better coordination with NSBA. As mentioned in past emails, Michelle is interested in this coordination. I could also participate. Anyone else interested? In any case, we can be clear that with membership and leadership in flux, the representation may change in the future.
- I agree that a Doodle poll may help us move from scattered emails to actual meetings and plans for meetings and workshops. Let’s do it! Given past emails mentioning ongoing issues with COVID, should we plan a hybrid or completely online meeting?
A few further notes:
The split that Jillian gave us for a Society hive is doing well in my front yard. This weekend I did my first in depth inspection and marked the queen. Jillian was right that she is a beaut.
I picked up the BeeVac from Marcel. Very nice unit with special parts designed and 3D printed by Marcel. I have not yet set up a sign up sheet, but the unit is available to any member wanting to use it. It is currently stored in my garage.
COVID really seemed to have hit the Society hard. Without the ability to run workshops or even meet, I fear that we have really lost steam as a Society. Hopefully, we will find a way to move forward. Perhaps the planning meeting and liaison with NSBA will be a way or regaining our momentum.
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LJ SY
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Roger Croll
I think that it would be great to add the video to the webpage. Thanks.
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Jillian Ruhl
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