Welcome To The Central Eastern Illinois
Beekeepers' Association
Next Meeting: May 20th at David & Sheri Burns' apiary (Long Lane Honey Bee Farms)
The meeting place for the Sunday, May 20th 1:30
Directions to the farm: You can google Long Laney Honey Bee Farms by doing a google search and then clicking on “maps”. GPSs and Mapquest will probably work, but through the scenic route (so it’s a little longer than necessary). Off I-74, take exit #206 Oakwood and drive south into Oakwood. Go to the 2nd stop sign, which is about 5 miles outside of Oakwood. At the 2nd stop sign, take a left (east on Catlin/Homer road) and go to the 2nd country road (1020 East, Camp Drake) and go left again (north). We are about 3/4 mile down on the road on your left, you will see our signs.
The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m., it is a little distance, so hopefully we can start promptly. Please bring a chair, and some little bites for refreshments. Always need something to drink. Also, bring your veil, if the weather is agreeable, we may be able to look in a hive or so.
Below are three club members sharing a conversation on beekeeping.
Lenard & Lorraine Wirges are talking to Bob Nagel , he's in the bee hat.
If you live in Central Illinois and would like to join CEIBA, contact us and start coming to our meetings. Having your own bees is NOT a requirement to join. We hold meeting bi-monthly, and sometimes more frequently during the active seasons-spring, summer and fall. The busy season meetings are generally held at a member's apiaries (beeyards), where we often look into one or more colonies. It is often a fun and learning experience and all are welcome. We do prefer that visitors wear protective gear (hat & veils at a minimum), although some of our members do not.
At these meetings, you will find that each beekeeper has his or her own way of doing things. It can make for an interesting and educational experience! Our members apiaries are located in all corners of east central Illinois. Each apiary brings into play it's own unique combination of environmental factors.
Should you decide to become a member, annual dues are currently $16/year, and membership brings some extra benefits. Both American Bee Journal and Bee Culture give lower rates for association members. Package bees purchased through the association are also slightly less if you are an association member. The cost of the dues does not begin to cover the amount of free advice that can be gained from other beekeepers! To encourage you in this endeavor, please print off this membership form. If you desire to join, fill it out, add a check to CEIBA for $16 and mail it to our treasurer Andy Blum, 1453 CR 3600N, Paxton IL 60957
You will receive a list of CEIBA meetings and directions for 2009. Feel free to attend whether you become a member or not! Bring a veil and a lawn chair and an appetite for the great snacks that are part of every get-together.
Current Officers: President-David Burns, david@honeybeesonline.com,
Vice President-Karen Pruiett, kspruiet@illinois.edu
Secretary-Lorraine Wirges, momwirges@aol.com
Treasurer-Andrew Blum handyandy1453@hotmail.com
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