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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Don Burkart
DESCRIPTION:Don Burkart will be leading a round-table discussion on different winter prep options\, what to look for if a colony may need some help going into winter\, and what to expect in our hives over the next few months. \nWhether this is your 1st year of beekeeping or your 20th\, all opinions\, perspectives\, and questions on winter preparedness are welcome. Join us at our next meeting to listen\, learn\, and share! \nAlso\, book your spot at the Aurora Farmers Fair booth! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-29-4/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Honey Harvesting and Mite Management
DESCRIPTION:Duane Bischoff will be leading a discussion on honey harvesting and extraction (the topic we had lined up for July) and we'll touch on mite management and mitigation. \nWhether you’ve been harvesting for years or you’re about to do it for the first time\, bring your questions and join the conversation. \nAnother critical issue we face this time of year: Varroa mites and treatment strategies. By August\, Varroa destructor—those tiny\, red-brown parasites we all know and dread—are nearing their population peak\, just as your colonies are raising the bees that will carry them through winter. This is where it all comes together: if you want healthy bees in spring\, your success starts now. \nVarroa mites do more than just weaken bees by feeding on their fat bodies. They also spread viruses\, like Deformed Wing Virus (DWV)\, that cripple bees and entire colonies. And here’s the kicker: mite damage in late summer often doesn’t show up until it’s too late—usually as a dead-out in early spring. \nIf you’ve got questions\, ideas\, or just want to listen in and learn\, don’t miss it\, and bring a friend! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-29-3/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion - Honey Harvesting and Extraction
DESCRIPTION:Duane Bischoff will lead a roundtable discussion on honey harvesting and extraction. Now that you put in all the work to get a nice honey crop\, what next?? Come to the meeting and bring your questions and maybe a friend! Meetings are open to all! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-29-2/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20250601T134009Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Champlain
DESCRIPTION:Do you avoid doing mite testing because it’s a painful process or worry about mistakenly washing a Queen? Maybe you’re looking for an easier more accurate way to measure your mite counts. At the June meeting\, Mike will be demonstrating his stress-free approach for sampling & testing colonies for varroa mites. See you there! \n--\nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-27/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20250519T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165214Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Expanding the Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Montag will lead a round-table and dive into the essential strategies for successfully establishing and expanding a new bee colony. From selecting the right hive location and managing initial feeding to monitoring queen performance and encouraging healthy brood development\, participants will share firsthand insights and proven techniques. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20250319T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T160734Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jared Spokowsky
DESCRIPTION:Jared Spokowsky will be doing a presentation on Varroa Treatments; Cost and Effectiveness. We will review basic varroa biology and how that relates to the use of different treatments. We will compare the efficacy\, timing\, costs\, and other factors that might make treatments more or less effective. Year after year\, addressing varroa is the single biggest factor separating successful and unsuccessful beekeepers. Let's dig in together to improve our beekeeping outcomes. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-28/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20250317T133830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T153725Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jim Orem
DESCRIPTION:Jim Orem will be leading discussion on performing colony splits\, for loss replacement and increase. \nSplitting colonies is a basic "tool" every beekeeper should know. There are several methods and purposes for splitting colonies including swarm control and increasing the number of colonies in your apiary. \nCome and learn what splitting is all about and bring your questions while Jim takes us through the process this Thursday at the Sunman American Legion at 6:30pm. Meetings are free to the public and all are welcome! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-26/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20250210T132246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T132247Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Swarming Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Swarm prevention\, and the practical care of swarmed colonies \nHoneybees will swarm this spring\, and it’s not too early to be planning for the natural swarming instincts of your honeybee colonies.  Bring your thoughts\, practices and questions regarding swarm prevention and utilization\, for open discussion led by Jeff Montag. If you have unique devices for swarm prevention and collection\, feel free to bring them along for show-and tell! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-25/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20241119T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T190040Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike & Debbie Seib
DESCRIPTION:Mike and Debbie Seib will visit and give us an update on the Indiana Bee school\, the American Bee Federation and talk about Tropilaelaps mites! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-24/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20241028T014712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T204025Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Champlin
DESCRIPTION:For November... Mike Champlin will be demonstrating how he makes his wooden candy board frames\, including the tools needed.  Jeff Montag will demo making up the sugar/candy to fill Mike’s candy board.  The completed and filled candy board will be auctioned off\, thereafter. \nWe'll then roll into a Q&A/Roundtable discussion and answer all your fall and winterization questions! Grab a pen and paper... and a friend and we'll see you at the legion! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-23/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20241011T191517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T191610Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First year beekeeper\, Rob Campton will give a short review of his first full year of beekeeping. Rob has been a SIBA member for a little over a year now. This is always a great session for new beekeepers since many questions are asked and answered that more seasoned beekeepers often forget about. Its never too late to learn\, or remember something new. We'll aways welcome first\, second and third year beekeepers willing to step us through their season in an effort to talk about things they've done right\, and wrong! Join us this month\, and bring a friend! Always free to all. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-22/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240914T111337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T111548Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Winter Preparation!
DESCRIPTION:The topic this month is Winter Preparation! We'll lead a round-table style meeting and welcome comments and questions form all! See you there! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-21/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240816T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T180017Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Round table with Jeff Montag
DESCRIPTION:For August\, Jeff Montag will lead a round table discussion on mite monitoring and control. The honey is harvested and now it's time to check in on the health of your hives. Seasoned beekeepers will argue that the next years bee season starts NOW because now is the time to get an accurate measurement of the mite loads in your colonies. Now is the time to understand if you really need to treat your colonies before the weather gets chilly and time runs out. Bees that go into the winter with higher mite loads get sick and end up perishing in the spring from a variety of diseases. Many of us are pinching queens and replacing them with known stock while others choose a treatment to knock mites down to acceptable levels. \nThis is a great opportunity to bring the burning mite questions that you've been meaning to ask! Mite mitigation efforts now really pay off in the spring and get your colonies off on the right foot. Join us Thursday and bring a friend! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-20/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240415T114343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T154021Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Bentz
DESCRIPTION:Our own Doc Bentz will present on "Post-harvest clean-up and Winter Preparation." What to do with our supers after robbing the last honey harvest and how should we store the over the winter? Winter preparation keeps the beekeeper just as busy as waking up the hives in the spring. After a long\, tiring season\, it's important to pay due attention to winter storage and clean-up so that our drawn comb and other equipment is ready to go for the next season. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-18/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240528T203603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T210737Z
UID:10000379-1718908200-1718913600@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Ella Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:Our June 20th meeting presenter is Ella Wheeler.  Ella is a member of the Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association\, a 2024 graduate from  Bluffton High School and has been selected the 2024 Indiana Honey Queen\, which has allowed her to enjoy getting to know beekeepers from across the state.  Ella began in beekeeping at the age of 10 with her dad and three hives.  Now with the help of her younger brothers they have grown their operation to 250 hives.  Ella will be presenting on her background\, and how she got into beekeeping. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-19/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240507T161126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T211607Z
UID:10000378-1715884200-1715889600@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Hive Inspections!
DESCRIPTION:Irvin and Shannon will lead us through some hive inspections in the colonies outside the legion. Come with your veils\, and a chair if you like. Afterwards\, we'll go inside and open up the roundtable discussions! See you there! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-17/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240410T161126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T112502Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Tyson Hermes
DESCRIPTION:Tyson Hermes will cover the topic of splits! Have you wanted to increase your apiary without purchasing packages or nucs from other beekeepers?  Then this is the talk for you. Tyson will explain a simple way of splitting a winter-survivor colony to produce 3 or 4 (up to 8!) new colonies! Splits also help facilitate a robust honey crop and is a form of varroa control as it disrupts the brood with what is called a brood-break. \nTyson Hermes is a Catholic\, a husband to Julie\, a dad to 3 kids\, a beekeeper for 14 years\, a construction business owner\, a ski instructor\, and an Erlanger city councilman. When Tyson started beekeeping\, he was mentored by Jim Orem and Paul Lageman.  Since then\, Tyson has mentored dozens of new beekeepers\, and frequently gives talks to generate interest in the craft. Tyson’s primary goals in beekeeping is to produce nucs for sale\, and to help new beekeepers get started. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-16/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240315T232046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T232047Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Bryan Copeland
DESCRIPTION:Bryan Copeland will cover the topic of building swarm traps and trapping swarms. This is a good one even for new beekeepers. Instead of buying bees and bringing them in from another region\, why not trap local bees already acclimated to our area\, and best of all\, they're free! Building a couple swarm traps is simple\, and cheap! It's time to get those traps ready as swarm season is among us! Bring your questions as we'll break out into a round table discussion after Bryan's presentation. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-15/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20240206T171126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T203203Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Creamed Honey
DESCRIPTION:Robin Montag will present the process and needs of making creamed honey. Creamed honey is also known as spun honey or whipped honey and has a smooth\, spreadable consistency due to controlled crystallization. Those of you who already make creamed honey\, please feel free to add to the conversation and even bring samples of your own if you like! After Robin's presentation\, with the busy season just around the corner\, we will have a roundtable to discuss questions and concerns as a group. So bring your questions and we'll see everyone there! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-14/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20231212T171606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T171607Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Debbie & Mike Seib
DESCRIPTION:Debbie & Mike Seib will be at the January meeting to discuss and promote the (February) bee school.  They will also review some of what went on at the American Bee Federation conference\, which will have taken place the week prior to the meeting\, in New Orleans. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-13/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20231030T020912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T020913Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Candy Boards!
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Montag will lead a timely roundtable discussion and demonstration on candy boards. \nWe love them as SIBA! They provide extra food stores\, they wick moisture\, and provide an escape for too much condensation. \nThey also can provide an upper entrance to use during the winter defecating flights in the event the lower entrance is blocked by snow\, debris or dead bees. \nCandy boards lend a bit of extra assurance in many areas. Are you interested? Then\, we'll see you Thursday!! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-12/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20231009T133532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T231210Z
UID:10000362-1697740200-1697745600@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - John Schellenberger
DESCRIPTION:John Schellenberger\, (President of The Beekeepers of Indiana)\, will come and discuss the new Great Plains Master Beekeepers Program. He'll also talk about The Beekeepers of Indiana\, becoming a member\, absentee voting and encourage beekeepers to subscribe to beekeeping periodicals\, books etc. John gets most excited in the spring\, building/placing nuc swarm traps to catch over wintered swarms! As cousin Kenny always reminded us\, “Remember\, it’s not how many hives you keep\, but how well you keep your hives." Think about that. Here's a little more about John. \nTBOI: \n\nLifetime member\,\nCurrently serving as TBOI President\,\nServed as Vice President-in 2019 worked with local State Senators and Representative to pass SB 529 protecting beekeeping in Indiana.\nPresenter at TBOI annual school-Catching Swarms.\n\nBeekeeper Experience: \n\nGrowing up\, helped my Dad and his first cousin keep bees and harvest honey.\nBeekeeper for over 18 years and enjoy mentoring new beekeepers.\nJourneyman University of Montana\nJourneyman Candidate Great Plains Master Beekeeper Program\nWrite a biweekly article on beekeeping-Plan Bee in our local News and Tribune newspaper\n\nPersonal: \n\nMarried to Anita for 47 years\nDaughters: Jill and Julie\, grandson; Gus\, Daniel and Vera\n\nProfession/Education: \n\nRetired from BellSouth and AT&T Mobility after 30 years as telecommunications engineer and project manager\nEducation: Post graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business.\n\nPublic Service: \n\nCurrently serving my seventh year as Floyd County Commissioner.\nServed ten years on the Floyd County Indiana\, County Council.\nVery good relationship with local State Senators and Representatives as well as Farm Bureau.\n\nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-11/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230905T130239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T130240Z
UID:10000361-1695321000-1695326400@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Bill Spurlin
DESCRIPTION:Bill Spurlin presents... "Raising honey bees as a supplemental cash crop" \nBill will begin with a discussion of keeping costs in check by reviewing best purchasing options\, how to get free bees\, and options for woodenware.  The majority of the presentation will focus on methods of harvesting\, extracting\, and selling honey\, and other ways to earn income from the bees such as selling nucs and/or queens\, and other products of the hive – wax\, pollen and propolis. \nBio: Bill grew up on a farm in Sullivan County\, IN.  After moving to Ohio and Kentucky during his career as a machinist\, he returned to his hometown in 2002.  In returning to his roots\, Spurlin Homestead Farm was born. In addition to having a large garden\, fruit trees\, grape vines\, and blackberry vines\, meat rabbits\, chickens\, sheep\, a variety of herbs\, and bees are raised on the farm. Bill and his wife are vendors at their local Farmer’s Market\, and they serve on the board of directors for the market. Bill is an advanced Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) and is the Program Coordinator for the Sullivan County IMN.  Bill is an avid survivalist and teaches survival skills classes.  He worked for the State of Indiana in the  Department of Corrections and the Department of Natural Resources until he retired in 2022.  Bill can be reached through his Spurlin Homestead Farm Facebook page\, or by email at bspurlin@juno.com. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-10/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230717T135138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T034433Z
UID:10000360-1692297000-1692302400@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jason Morgan and Jeff Ginn will be demonstrating the alcohol wash to get an accurate mite count in your colonies. Bring your veil and a chair if you like. Anyone is welcome to come up as close as they like and look in the hive\, ask questions\, etc. This demonstration is for YOU. We believe that the alcohol wash and measuring your mite numbers is the single most important thing you can do with your hives. By keeping the mites in check\, you are proactively preventing\, disease\, sickness\, failing colonies\, poor performance and other mysterious hive ailments. \nAfter the demonstration\, we'll move inside where Jeff Montag will lead a roundtable discussion. There will be an opportunity to also ask any questions about the alcohol wash performed outside. We hope to see you there and bring your questions! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-9/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230601T134200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T213945Z
UID:10000359-1689877800-1689883200@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Dave Broxterman
DESCRIPTION:Dave Broxterman will lead a discussion around his method of overwintering nucs. Things to mind are air flow\, understanding “fat bees” (fat content within younger bees)\, what food stores are needed\, controlling moisture and how to feed up until the very last minute. He’ll also discuss why he has a queen on hand and at the ready year round. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-8/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230428T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T155748Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jerry Hayes
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THE TALK IS FREE\, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!\nAttendance is expected to be high!  Anyone choosing to eat\, will have two meal options that must be pre-ordered and paid in advance no later than June 5th. Use the form at the bottom of this page! \nJerry Hayes\, editor at Bee Culture Magazine\, will be discussing the all-important topic of mite measurement and mitigation. This one is not to be missed\, especially by newer beekeepers. We at SIBA push the importance of mite management pretty hard... maybe so much that it makes newer beekeepers heads spin. The fact is\, the best thing a beekeeper can do is put proper priority on colony health... which entails actively measuring and managing mites and the sicknesses they vector. Jerry will put proper perspective on the topic and answer your questions. Tell your friends! \nBiography\nJerry Hayes started out in life as a High School teacher. He hated it. He went into another business where he worked with a beekeeper. Back many years ago Jerry knew about Honey Bees but nobody actually knew a ‘Beekeeper’\, did they? Jerry asked him questions\, picked his brain\, became more interested and fascinated and started reading everything he could get his hands on about Honey Bees. He turned into the consummate backyard beekeeper. He did all the fun and crazy things backyard beekeepers do and built and experimented with. He wondered if he could get into the Beekeeping world and support a young family. So\, with the support of his family he went back to school under the tutelage of Dr. Jim Tew\, at The Ohio State University. “Top 10 Best thing I ever did\,” Jerry said. \nYears later he looks back on his opportunities as a Research Technician at the USDA/ARS Baton Rouge Bee Lab\, Dadant and Sons Regional Mgr.\, Dadant And Sons New Product Dev.\, and AR Mgr.\, Chief of the Apiary Section for the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services\, Monsanto Honey Bee Lead\, VP. of Vita Bee health North America and now Editor of Bee Culture magazine with awe and amazement. \nAdd to the above the Classroom Q&A Column of the American Bee Journal for almost 40 years\, the ‘Classroom’ Book\, Author or Co-Author on 23 research papers and a variety of Honey Bee related articles in a variety of publications. Plus\, Past President of Apiary Inspectors of America\, Heartland Apiculture Assoc.\, Colony Collapse Working Group\, CAPS Science Advisor\, PAm Science Advisor\, AHPA Science Advisor and many Professional Presentations internationally and media opportunities. And Now Editor of Bee Culture magazine. It has been a Great Journey.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-7/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230328T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T203845Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Champlin
DESCRIPTION:Mike is a retired engineer with too much time on his hands and a passion for beekeeping. He has been beekeeping full time for five years and is a member of multiple beekeeping organizations\, mentors new beekeepers\, and also teaches classes on beekeeping topics to local clubs\, pollinator groups\, and in public schools.  He is also an Admin on the Beekeeping Hacks Facebook group with over 60K members. \nThis presentation from the 2023 Bee School will show & demo numerous innovative ways to simplify and improve your beekeeping experience while saving time and money too.  While similar to our December topic ran by Bryan Copeland\, we've reviewed Mike's presentation and found it to be unique. See 45 gadgets/hacks in 60 minutes… Bee inspired...  Don’t buy it - build it! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-6/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230308T180646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T204113Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jared Spokowsky
DESCRIPTION:Jared works for the IDNR Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology as the Apiary Specialist & Nursery Inspector. \nJared has been discussing the restructuring of the division and the changes they are making to the apiary program. He's also been talking about the Northern Giant Hornet and Tropilaelaps mite. He's working on trying to get the USDA survey data condensed and getting new beekeepers into the mix for taking samples. The topic Jared will cover for April is still being discussed\, so stop back here later for more information. \n--- \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-5/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230306T144200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T204237Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jeff Montag
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Montag returns in March to run the topic of "Swarm Construction and Logistics" and will base his presentation on Tom Seeley’s book; Honeybee Democracy. \nWhile this discussion will provide some insight on the topic of swarms\, it IS NOT about swarm prevention\, but rather; the miraculous what\, why and how of the Honeybee swarm. \n\nSwarm purpose.\nHow the bees determine when it’s time to swarm.\nThe make-up of a normal spring swarm.\nThe logistics involved in the swarm process.\n\nBy gaining a better understanding of swarms and swarming\, you will become better at your management and control. \n-- \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-4/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Broxterman":MAILTO:broxlikestrees@gmail.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T092355
CREATED:20230210T180403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T141639Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA February 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mike Bentz will be presenting in February. "To feed or not to feed" ...when to feed\, what to feed. Water sources for your honeybees. Right now\, many of us have "winter feed" in the form of Candy boards on. As we get into spring\, when do we switch to 1:1 sugar water? Bring your questions and let the Doc help us sort it all out! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-3/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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