The deadline for submitting an application is January 15, 2020.

• Eligible applicants are new beekeepers that are members of TBoI.
• The applications will come from the local club only.
• The local club can submit one application per year.
• Individuals are not allowed to submit an application.
• A mentor will be provided by the local club for the new beekeeper. The mentor must be a member of TBoI with at least 3 years of experience.
• If the new beekeeper becomes disinterested, then the local club will be responsible for finding another new beekeeper to use the equipment.
• The local club will need to submit the name of the new beekeeper to the Jump Starter Committee.
• Regional Director will submit the reports to the board of directors before each board meeting.
• Jump Starter Committee will review applications and Chairman will notify local club on application approval.
• Jump Starter Committee will have final say on application approval.
• The board of directors is required to vote on the continuation and funding of this program at the third quarter board of directors meeting each year.
• Mentor and new beekeeper will be required to provide a quarterly written report and pictures to their Regional Director. Failure to comply will forfeit 2021 eligibility.

Provided by The Beekeepers of Indiana

• Hive Bodies - unassembled
• Frames and foundation (plastic or wax), unassembled
• 100 Support Pins with plastic foundation
• 1 Screen bottom board
• 1 Entrance reducer
• 1 Inner cover
• 1 Wood & Metal Telescoping Cover
• 1 Quad Top Feeder
• 1 Smoker
• 1 Bee Brush
• 1 J–hook hive tool

Provided by the Local Club

• 1 Package of Bees
• 1 Protective Clothing
• Mentor

For application and more information, download this PDF file.

Send to:
Jump Starter Program
7784 N. Sanctuary Lane
Mooresville, IN 46158–6082
Attn: Debbie Seib

For questions email Chairman – Debbie Seib at [email protected]