As a new program, we are going to hold a beginning beekeepers discussion group starting at 6:30 PM. This will provide new beekeepers an opportunity to ask questions and hold discussions with a group of their peers. Enjoy a great pot luck supper, socialize with fellow beekeepers, and participate in an educational discussion topic. The mix of new and and experienced beekeepers offers many different perspectives. Bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert to share. Plates, utensils, and soft drinks are provided. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at this location. There is a large free parking lot at this facility with plenty of parking right outside the front door. Take the elevator or stairs to level A. Speaker: Bonnie Hall - Bonnie has been keeping bees for approximately 19 years and served as an Apiary Inspector since 1999. She especially enjoys meeting with and talking to beekeepers about honey bees and working with them to keep their bees healthy. Bonnie’s spare time is spent with family and enjoying nature. Location: Penn State Center Pittsburgh 1435 Bedford Ave, Suite (Level) A Pittsburgh PA 15219

As a new program, we are having a beginning beekeepers discussion group starting at 6:30 PM. This will provide new beekeepers an opportunity to ask questions and hold discussions with a group of their peers. Enjoy a great pot luck supper, socialize with fellow beekeepers, and then participate in an educational discussion topic. The mix of new and and experienced beekeepers offers many different perspectives. Bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert to share. Plates, utensils, and soft drinks are provided. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at this location. There is a large free parking lot at this facility with plenty of parking right outside the front door. Take the elevator or stairs to level A. Discussion Topic: Recognizing & managing poor queen performance and weak spring colonies.

As a new program, we are going to hold a beginning beekeepers discussion group starting at 6:30 PM. This will provide new beekeepers an opportunity to ask questions and hold discussions with a group of their peers. Enjoy a great pot luck supper, socialize with fellow beekeepers, and participate in an educational discussion topic. The mix of new and and experienced beekeepers offers many different perspectives. Bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert to share. Plates, utensils, and soft drinks are provided. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at this location. There is a large free parking lot at this facility with plenty of parking right outside the front door. Take the elevator or stairs to level A. Quarterly Membership Update: We will review projects and issues being worked by the Board of Directors. Discussion Topic: Preparation for the season. Location: Penn State Center Pittsburgh 1435 Bedford Ave, Suite (Level) A Pittsburgh PA 15219

This years event will be at the American Serbian Club Pittsburgh near the South Side Works. Come join your fellow beekeepers for an evening of interesting conversation, great food, and fabulous prizes. The planning committee is in the process of selecting a caterer for the event so more information will be provided in future announcements. Time and Date: 6:30 PM on Friday, November 16th Cost: $10 per person for Burgh Bees Members There will be a cash bar. No alcoholic beverages may be brought in to the facility. Location: American Serbian Club 2524 Sarah St Pittsburgh PA 15203 Schedule: 6:30 - Doors open 7:00 - Dinner 8:00 - Membership Meeting and Officer Elections 8:30 - Raffle baskets Please consider donating an item to raffle. It does not need to be bee related. Email Christy Diehl at cdiehlbeegirl@gmail.com. Volunteers are needed to help with the banquet. Please contact Drue Miller at Drue@Drue.com if you can help out with planning, set up, sign in table, selling raffle tickets, or clean up. If you have not renewed your membership for 2017, please do it online when you REGISTER HERE. for the banquet.

Open to all members. Please notify Bob@burghbees.com if you would like to attend.