The Geauga County Beekeepers Association is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Org. as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service
Geauga County Beekeepers Association
Our last meeting of the year will be Oct. 26, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Munson Community Center
Upcoming Meetings
We will be having our 1st annual honey tasting contest to find out who has the best tasting honey in the county. We will need people to volunteer to help with the tasting and other duties. Please see the spreadsheet below and don't be shy to volunteer. We are only as good as the people who help out. (See below).
Also we will be having be having our annual bake off. You may make any type of cookies, pastry, pie etc. Here are the rules according to the Geauga County Fair.
9. Entries in Baked Goods MUST HAVE AS ITS SWEETENING NO LESS THAN 50% HONEY. This means crusts, icings and fillings. All crusts, icings, fillings, etc. must be accompanied by a separate 3 x 5 recipe card marked with the class number & exhibitor number in the upper right hand corner. Note: Chocolate chip, coconut, etc. used in the recipe may effect percentage of sweetening.
10. Entries in Baked Goods must be accompanied by a recipe card, 3" x 5". Recipes must be marked with class number and exhibitor number in upper right hand corner. 11. All iced baked goods to be entered in disposable boxes either plastic or paper. 12. All Baked Goods will be judged on taste, texture, appearance and appropriateness of class. 13. Pie entries must be baked in disposable aluminum foil pan (maximum size, 10 inches; minimum size, 8 inches).
No prize money just bragging rights.
We will not be having any speaker, just and fun and entertainment. Food provided by you. We will provide drinks. Officers will be giving their end of the year reports.
OSBA Quality Award pins will be passed out. 1 per family.
Next Bee Chat
Saturday October 14th, 10am
Burton Public Library
(on the Square)
2023 Meetings
Feb 16 Munson Community Center 6:30-8:30 Honey Comb Management
Mar 16 Munson Community Center (small meeting room) 6:30-8:30 Gail Pruitt Planting for Pollinators
April 13 Munson Community Center 6:30-8:30 Barb Bloecher What happens when the county inspector show up
June 15 Munson Community Center 6:30-8:30 Dick Cryberg Varroa Mites
July 15th, Big Creek Park - Potluck and workshop build a Bee Escape
August 17th Munson Community Center 6:30-8:30 Todd Dykes August is the time to prepare for winter
August Labor Day weekend Geauga County Fair
September 21 Munson Community Center 6:30-8:30 Emily Meuller who will talk about Monitoring for Sustainability
Oct. 26 Munson Community Center, First Honey tasting contest to see who has the best tasting honey in Geauga county. One entry per person, Cost $5 per entry. All entry money will be divided among the winners. More details to come.
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The Four Seasons of Beekeeping Calendar
note: this document is listed here with the permission of Queen Right Colonies

These local bee equipment suppliers are members of the Geauga County Beekeepers Association.
Chances are, they have what you are looking for.
Thanks Dick Cryberg for bringing this to our attention. (below)
