Southern Tier Beekeepers, Broome County, NY

Southern Tier Beekeepers Association members are working together to learn the tools and techniques needed to keep healthy hives in today's challenging environment.  We meet year around! Club Meetings are held at the Chenango Town Hall,1525 NY RT 12, aka Upper Front Street, in the Town of Chenango (~0.3 miles North of the new Price Chopper.) Generally, club Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month. Our Summer Field Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month and are held at Sue & Bob's at 294 Ostrum Rd., Kirkwood. Please check back regularly for updated information, plans change! UPCOMING EVENTS  When      What      Where  9 June     2nd Sunday 1:00 Hands-on session at the bee yard.   Club Hive splits.   New beekeepers are welcome!  Come and ask questions and do hive inspections with our more experienced members.    RETURN YOUR KUTIK NUC BOXES! Sue and Bob's  14 July 2nd Sunday 1:00 Hands-on session at the bee yard Sue and Bob's  11 August 2nd Sunday NOON Club Picnic [11 am Board Meeting] TBD  3 September 1st Tuesday 7:00 pm Club Meeting. Chenango Town Hall  28 September  4th Saturday Afternoon  Noon-3 Preliminary:  Jennifer Berry Talk and Luncheon in cooperation with the Susquehanna Beekeepers Association. Chenango Town Hall  12 October 2nd Saturday Annual Dinner -  Club Hive Raffle, Tea Cup Auction. Chenango Town Hall 4 November 1st Monday 7:00 pm Club Meeting - Photo Contest.   Presentation on Warre Hives by Chris & Eileen Kohl of Sweet Valley Hives. Chenango Town Hall  3 December 1st Tuesday 7:00 pm Club Meeting - Chenango Town Hall Visit our Facebook page.

NEWS & NOTICES ALERT:  The City of Binghamton Council will be voting on a zoning change that MAY OUTLAW BEEKEEPING within Binghamton City limits.  PLEASE CALL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER and let them know how important bees and beekeeping are to you.    http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/department.asp?zone=dept-city-council 50/50 Raffle drawn May 5. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket.  The club netted $492.50! Pete D. sold the winning ticket to James S. of Bingo.  Russel K of Endicott came in second. -y