So last Tuesday saw the A.G.M. for Grantham District Beekeepers. Considering the amount of members we have in the District the turnout wasn't great but the old faithfuls attended and the meeting went smoothly.
I do understand people not rushing to attend an A.G.M., they can be a bit long winded and boring which is why we had the food and raffle to follow so that people could have a bit of a chat and of course we did have Annabels file for perusal this year. This was what Annabel had put together and will be presented to the Education Committee at the next meeting to see whether or not she will get to keep the hive and bees presented to her earlier this year as part of the 'Leslie Thorne Award'.
Her file was very well put together and we are hoping that Education are impressed with her progress over the last year.
As well as all of the above taking place we also had to nominate someone to receive the 'Roy Parker Pin' for 2016. This is a lovely handmade brooch which was gifted to Grantham District By Roy Parkers' daughter who is a jewelry maker.
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| The Roy Parker Pin. |
Roy's daughter made one for her Father last year and presented it to her Dad at the 2014 A.G.M. At this time she also presented an extra brooch to Grantham District which last year was presented to Andrew Rock for stepping very quickly and efficiently into the role of Treasurer after our last treasure suddenly stepped down.
During a committee meeting prior to the A.G.M. it was suggested that Annabel was the most deserving member of the brooch this year and so was presented with this during the A.G.M.
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Annabel being presented with the
'Roy Parker pin' By The Chair of
Grantham District, 'Jez'. |
Annabel had no idea she was to receive the pin and so was a little shocked but I am sure she was very happy to have been chosen and even gave me a smile a little later on!!
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Annabel having a closer look
at the brooch. |
So all in all a nice A.G.M. with many topics covered and much discussed.
A Christmas social activity was settled on whilst there and all members will be e-mailed about this in good time.
We also got plenty of open apiary dates secured for next year which members will again be notified of in good time.
Remember open apiaries are for ALL members...not just full members so if you don't have your own bees then this is a wonderful opportunity for you to partake in and remember that the district have suits available for members to use if you do not own one.
