Nova Scotia Beekeepers’ Association 57th Annual General Meeting NSCC KingsTec Campus, 236 Belcher Street Kentville February 27 & 28, 2015 February 27, 2015 NOTE: Please note that Friday night’s session will focus more on commercial beekeeping operations and challenges. However, everyone is welcome to attend. 6:30 pm Welcome and Introductions 7:00 to 9:00 pm Guest Speakers - Ms. Caitlin Cunningham – “Forage” - Mr. Les Eccles - Roundtable Discussion- “Commercial Beekeeper Issues” February 28, 2015 Registration is $20.00 per person, children under 12 are free 8:30 am Registration and Refreshments 9:00 am Call to Order - Opening Remarks - President’s Report - Minutes from 2014 Annual General Meeting - Business Arising from the 2014 Minutes - Resolutions  “That the Provincial Apiarist report only the colonies that produce honey to Statistics Canada.” Business Reports - 2014 Financial Report - 2014 Membership Report - NSDA Report - CHC Report 10:00 am Refreshment Break 10:30 am New Business - 2015 NSBA Budget - Election of NSBA Officers  President  Vice President  Commercial Director- Vacant  Communications Representative  Research- Vacant  Treasurer- Vacant  Past President- Vacant  Secretary  Queen Coordinator (Volunteer Position) NOTE: While some Executive members have already indicated a desire to step down at the AGM ( “Vacant”), all Executive Positions are available for nominations. Should a nomination be received for a Position that is already being filled, a vote will be held. 12:00 pm Lunch Break 1:30 pm Presentations - NSBA Insurance Policy - Pollination Expansion Program - Advance Payments Program - Membership “Welcome Package” 2:00 pm Guest Speakers - Jeff Orr, Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia - Mr. Les Eccles 3:30 pm Closing Remarks and Adjournment