The Buzz Newsletter

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Why you will be happy to become a member of the

Iowa Honey Producers Association

The Iowa Honey Producers Association represents the needs and the interests of the beekeeping industry.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS, THE IHPA OFFERS:

· honey industry promotion

· opportunities for networking with honey producers

· educational seminars

· field day

· annual conference and trade show

· financial support for honey bee research

· monthly newsletter

· membership directory

· advocacy for the industry relating to legislative issues

· access to national beekeeping journals

· membership in the Iowa State Horticultural Society

· promotions at the Iowa State Fair

· beekeeping classes/educational opportunities

· youth scholarship/ mentoring program

· works closely with the State Apiarist

By-Laws of the Iowa Honey Producers Association

Article 11 - Objects

The objects of this Association shall be to coordinate the interest of the beekeepers of Iowa and bring them into closer relationship of mutual helpfulness by association, conference and correspondence; to sponsor legislation for the benefit and protection of the industry; to assist in the dissemination of information on the control of diseases; to inform the members and the public of the valuable use of honey as well as the importance of the honey bee in relation to the pollination of agricultural crops, and to support every effort to promote the advancement of the beekeeping industry.

Article 111 - Membership

Section 1. Anyone interested in the beekeeping industry is entitled to a membership in this organization.

Membership dues are $10.00 payable each year. A second family member (or more) can receive a membership for $5.00. Only one newsletter will be sent to each household.

Notice to Members of the IHPA

The officers and board members of the IHPA would like to propose some changes to our by-laws. This is being published so that members having questions or suggestions could present them to us before the annual meeting so that the amendments can be finalized for voting during the business meeting section during the convention.

Article III-Membership, Section 2-The Annual membership dues in the Association shall entitle the holder to membership from the beginning of one annual business meeting until the beginning of the next annual business meeting. Proposed change: THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE ASSOCIATION SHALL ENTITLE THE HOLDER TO MEMBERSHIP FROM JANUARY 1 UNTIL DECEMBER 31 OF THE CURRENT YEAR.

Article IV-Officers and Directors, Section 1- The officers of this Association shall be a president, a vice-president, secretary, treasurer and historian. There will also be seven directors, one of which will be the immediate past president. All officers will hold office for one year and be elected at large from the State of Iowa. Proposed addition: EACH OFFICER OR DIRECTOR SHALL BE OVER THE AGE OF 21.

Article VI-Duties of Officers, Section 3- The secretary and the treasurer shall keep the records of the Association, handle all funds and carry on all business of the Association. Their activities shall be under the directions of the Executive Board. They shall close their books prior to each annual meeting and make a report at the annual meeting. The books shall be audited annually. Proposed change: THEY SHALL CLOSE THEIR BOOKS ON DECEMBER 31 WITH THE ANNUAL AUDIT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER. A REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AT THE ANNUAL MEETING CONCERNING ASSOCIATION FINANCES.