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2009 Texas Beekeepers Delegate's Summer Clinic Monday, 08 June 2009 18:00 |   
The Texas Beekeepers Association Delegates have set the date of June 20th, 2009, for the annual Summer Clinic. This year it is being hosted by Dr. Albert and Marjorie Molnar who live just east of Webberville, Texas, at the Travis-Bastrop County line. This year the program is aimed at informing beekeepers of the proper use of equipment, showing new equipment and new methods used by beekeepers in Texas. Registration for the event will begin at 10:30 AM and will be followed by a free period to fellowship and story swapping before lunch. The noon meal of Texas style Bar-B-Que will come with all the trimmings. The registration fee this year is going to be $12 each for adult members and spouses. The price for the same meal for children 18 and under is only going to be $7.50. The registration for non-member adults is $15.00. After lunch there will be different training stations set up for the mini classes. There is an abundance of shade trees to keep you cool, but bring your favorite lawn chair to help you remain comfortable while you eat and enjoy the afternoon. In the event of rain there is a big dry barn that will be used. The Molnar’s are just 27 minutes east of IH35 on FM 969. Take Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd east off of IH35 (just south of UT campus) and continue eastward on MLK, which becomes FM 969 at US Hwy 183. Passing under SH130 (Toll Road) continue on FM 969 through Webberville and stop at the Travis – Bastrop County line. The Molnar’s are at 20920 FM 969 on the north side of the road, an American flag pole at the driveway entrance (across from the storage buildings). You may select an alternate (shorter) route after consulting your Texas map. Please R.S.V.P. to TBA VP and Delegate Chair Ed Priest at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by calling 210-722-7380 by Thursday, June 18th to allow for scheduled food preparation. The event should end around 4PM. Last Updated (Monday, 08 June 2009 18:10) |
Collin County Beekeepers Crown New Royalty Friday, 06 February 2009 21:31 |
2009 CCHBA Honey Queen
The Queen was crowned by Nicole Pettibon, the previous Collin County Honey Queen who is now our State Honey Queen. Rachael Seida, American Honey Queen, was also in attendance. Allison received a sash that reads "2009 Collin County Honey Queen" and a gorgeous bouquet of a dozen yellow roses. We wish Allison a very successful year as Honey Queen. We are honored to have her represent our local honey industry. Congratulations Allison! 2009 CCHBA Honey Princess
Kaylynn is the 17-year-old daughter of Gary and Wanda Mansker of Nevada, TX. Kaylynn became interested in honey bees during 2008 while her brother kept bees as a CCHBA scholarship recipient. The Princess received a lovely crown and a bouquet of pink roses. She was attended by Allison Adams (former CCHBA Honey Princess); Nicole Pettibon (Texas Honey Queen) and Rachael Seida (American Honey Queen). We wish Kaylynn all the best during her year as CCHBA Honey Princess! Thank you, Kaylynn! We are proud of you!! Last Updated (Monday, 08 June 2009 19:45) You are Invited to be a Part of Texas Beekeeping History Friday, 06 February 2009 21:24 |
I’d like to add a new section in The Journal for the enjoyment of our membership: Texas Beekeeping History. If you have a story or an event that you would like to write about, I’d love to publish it. It can be just about anything you want to tell…maybe about an extra good crop or an extra bad crop; how you got started in beekeeping or how you used to do things without some of our more modern equipment. Did you grow up in a beekeeping family? Do you have stories from when you were working with your father or grandfather? I was thinking that for now, I would just concentrate on stories/tales from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s or earlier. And maybe at a later date, adding some more recent stories. It can be handwritten or typed: mailed, faxed or emailed…whatever is easiest for you. Please contact me if you would like to contribute: 409/925-5415 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or if you know of a source who could help contribute to preserving some of our Texas Beekeeping History, provide me with names and contact information and I will do the rest.
I am looking forward to hearing from you! Joan Coplin Editor, TBA Journal Last Updated (Saturday, 14 February 2009 14:45) |
State Fair Report Friday, 06 February 2009 21:20 |
We had another great year at the State Fair of Texas sharing the story of honey and the honey bee with so many people. The Fair started off with a big reception on Thursday night for the media and dignitaries involved with the Fair. The Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, Todd Staples, opened the event with a rousing welcome and challenge to tell the story of agriculture during the next 24 days. And we did! With the help of over 100 volunteers, thousands of questions were answered, many of which started off with, "I have heard that if you ………". Many of the other questions were precipitated by the new large posters sharing some of the story of honey production in Texas, pollination facts and CCD. This year, honey was the focus of presentations on the Gazebo Stage for four days. No other agricultural commodity had that much exposure on the stage. Burleson’s Honey in Waxahachie gave cooking with honey demonstrations on Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11. Your Honey Queens were on stage, Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19. Since the American Honey Queen, Rachael Seida, is from Texas, it was an all Texas Show. She was assisted by Collin County Honey Queen, Nicole Pettibon and Collin County Honey Princess, Allison Adams. They enthralled the audiences with their tasty honey concoctions and their polished deliveries. It was a pleasure to watch them cast their spell. The Honey Booth at the State Fair of Texas is the biggest showcase for TBA to tell the story of honey to the consumer. If you have not had the opportunity to contribute to the support of the honey booth, do it now. We are already preparing for the next Fair September 25 to October 18, 2009. It takes about $3500 per year to sustain the presence at the Fair. Last Updated (Friday, 13 February 2009 20:28) Honey Queen Chair Report Friday, 06 February 2009 21:17 |
OUR TEXAS HONEY QUEEN
Nicole Pettibon of McKinney, TX, is our 2009 Texas Honey Queen! Since being crowned at the November TBA Convention, Nicole has submitted her photo, bio and recipes for the new Honey Queen brochure (see pages 8 & 9). As Honey Queen, Nicole has traveled to Tyler, Plano and Granbury, TX, and to Reno, NV. She looks forward to soon attending the Ft.Worth Livestock Show, the San Antonio Livestock Show, the TBA Delegates Meeting, the Houston Livestock Show and the Williamson County Area Beekeepers general meeting. We want to give her lots of appropriate exposure and experience. Do let me know of any events in your home area which you would like the Texas Honey Queen to attend on behalf of beekeeping. Thank you for your generous support of the Texas Honey Queen program! We look forward to seeing you soon! Sincerely, Shirley Acevedo Texas Honey Queen Program Chairperson Last Updated (Friday, 13 February 2009 20:08) |
