The Buzz Newsletter

May 2007

 

 

Page 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2007 Midwest Beekeeping Symposium
Saturday June 9, 2007 ~ 8am– 4pm
McHenry County College Conference Center
Crystal Lake, Illinois

The Illinois State Beekeepers Association and McHenry County College proudly present the 2007 Midwest Beekeeping Symposium. The Symposium is designed to provide the latest, relevant information to all new and veteran Beekeepers as well as those simply interested in Honey Bees and Beekeeping.

The full-day agenda will contain a Keynote Presentation, General Sessions, a Panel Discussion, multiple Breakout Sessions, a featured “Beginner’s Track” of sessions, Lunch, Raffle, Beekeeping Magazines, Catalogs and a Beekeeping Supply Marketplace.

The Symposium will feature a keynote presentation by University of Montana, Research Professor Dr. Jerry Bromenshenk, who will be presenting the latest research findings surrounding the epidemic Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). His recent research is focused on the causes and potential solutions to this devastating condition facing Honey Bee colonies nation wide.

Content leaders from Illinois and across the United States will be presenting a variety of topics. The varied and diverse Breakout sessions will include:

Status of and Living with Small Hive Beetle in Illinois
The State of Pollination in The USA
Introduction to Mead ~ The Nectar of the Gods
The Nutriceutical Properties of Honey
Planning, Planting and Maintaining a Bee and Butterfly Garden
The Secrets to Winning Honey Competitions
A Day in the Life of an Apiary Inspector
Introduction to Graft-Free Queen Rearing
Long Distance Colony Management – Emerging Beekeeping Technology
Bees in the War on Terror – Smelling Out Danger
The Sideliner and Hobbyist’s Guide to Marketing Honey
“The Honey Bee Whisperer” Reading Your Bees (Beginner Track)
Introduction to Beekeeping (Beginner Track)

For more information, including a complete Symposium agenda, maps to McHenry County College and much more, visit the Illinois State Beekeepers Association website at www.isba.us or contact ISBA President, Ken Haller at vikinghoneyfarm.com

Pre-Registration by May 31:
Individual: $40
Course Code: NCCS04001
Additional Family Members: $20
Course Code: NCCS04002

On-Site Registration:
Individual: $45
Additional Family Members: $25

To Pre-Register by May 31:
Credit Card Payment: 815.455.8588
Monday – Thursday 8am-7:30pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Saturday 8am-1pm

Payment by Check:
(Payable to McHenry County College)
Send Name(s), Address, Phone and Check to:
McHenry County College ~ Attn. Molly Walsh
8900 Us Hwy 14 ~ Crystal Lake, IL 60012