20th Annual Alabama Cooperative Extension System Beekeeping Symposium Saturday, February 7th, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION Conference & Performing Arts Center 1850 Lay Dam Road Clanton, Alabama 35045 Lat. N32.871424°, Long. W86.622264° Late Registration (after January 23) Only Accepted at the Door Pre-Registration: $25.00 per person $35 Per Person after January 23th, 2015 Sponsors: Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama Beekeepers Association Instructors       Dr. Lawrence Connor Dr. John Hurst Lonnie Funderburg Richard Knighton Roslyn Horton Wil Montgomery       Dr. Greg Hunt Dr. James Tew Bill Evans Elizabeth Whitaker Sherry Ferrell Roy Smith ACES Beekeeping Symposium Registration Form Pre-Registration Deadline: January 23, 2015 Name(s):_______________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________________________State:____ Zip:________+______ Telephone:( ) Fax:( Pre-Registration@ $25.00 per person ) E-Mail: . Quantity Total $ . After January 23, 2015 or at the door $35 per person Online Registration: https://mell-base.uce.auburn.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=C150207 Lunch provided for those who pre-register (meal tickets will be provided in folders) Please indicate # of vegetarian meals needed . Mail to: Dr. Paul L. Mask, ACES, 107 Comer Hall , Auburn University, AL 36849-5635 Telephone: (334) 844-4450; Fax (334) 844-3780; E-mail: [email protected] Make check payable to: Auburn University Driving Directions:  From north Alabama going south on I-65: Take Exit 212— Clanton. At the stop sign at the end of the off-ramp, turn RIGHT toward Clanton. Go 1.1 miles on Highway 145 which is Lay Dam Road. Turn LEFT into Jefferson State Community College. Park in the back of the building.  From south Alabama going north on I-65: Take Exit 212— Clanton. At the stop sign at the end of the off-ramp, turn LEFT toward Clanton. Go 1.3 miles on Highway 145 which is Lay Dam Road. Turn LEFT into Jefferson State Community College. Park in the back of the building.  From west of Clanton traveling east on Highway 22, intersect with Highway 145 in Clanton at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and 7th Street North. Continue straight, staying on Highway 145 for 2.5 miles. Turn RIGHT into Jefferson State Community College. Park in the back of the building.  From east of Clanton traveling west on Highway 22, intersect Highway 145 in Clanton at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and 7th Street North. Turn RIGHT, staying on Highway 145 for 2.5 miles. Turn RIGHT into Jefferson State Community College. Park in the back of the building. For latest information visit: www.onetewbee.com/ www.alabamabeekeepers.com/ For more information about Clanton, Alabama and Chilton County visit: www.clanton.al.us/tourism_idx.php www.chiltoncounty.org/ 2 Alabama Cooperative Extension System Beekeeping Symposium PROGRAM 8:00—8:30 a.m. 8:30—8:45 a.m. Registration Welcome, Opening Remarks, Introductions, and Instructions Dr. James E. Tew, Beekeeping Specialist, ACES, Moderator Gerry Whitaker, President, Alabama Beekeepers Assn., Alabama Master Beekeeper 8:45—9:30 a.m. The Sustainable Apiary 9:30—10:15a.m. “Bees that Bite Mites” Dr. Lawrence Connor, Wicwas Press Dr. Greg Hunt, Entomology Professor, Purdue University 10:15—10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30—11:15 a.m. Bee Sting Reactions and Treatments Dr. John Hurst, Master Beekeeper Producing and Processing Varietal Honey Roy Smith, Master Beekeeper For the New Beekeeper— “Life Cycle of the Honey Bee”, Lonnie Funderburg, Master Beekeeper 10:30—Noon Cooking with Honey Workshop Sherry Ferrell. Divelbess Award Winner 11:15—Noon Are the Biggest Colonies Always the Best Colonies? Dr. James Tew, ACES Beekeeping Specialist Discussion Session: Alabama—Its Bees & Its Beekeepers Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Regulatory Staff For the New Beekeeper— “How to Buy Bees and Equipment”, Roslyn Horton, Master Beekeeper Noon—1:30 p.m. LUNCH is provided for those who pre-register by Alabama Beekeepers Association 1:30—2:15 p.m. Making and Maintaining Nucleus Colonies Dr. Larry Connor, Wicwas Press Cell Punch Method of Queen Production Wil Montgomery, Master Beekeeper For the New Beekeeper— “The Hive Inspection”, Bill Evans, Master Beekeeper 1:30—3:00 p.m. Products from the Hive Workshop Elizabeth Whitaker, Beeginnings Honey Farm 2:30—3:15 p.m. Producing Quality Queens in a Cool Climate Dr. Greg Hunt, Entomology Professor, Purdue University Peddling Your Honey—Start Small and Grow Sherry Ferrell. Divelbess Award Winner Alabama Beekeepers Association Board Meeting Gerry Whitaker, President, Alabama Beekeepers Association For the New Beekeeper— “Overcoming Obstacles With Your First Hive”, Richard Knighton, Master Beekeeper 3:30—3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks, Evaluations, & Door Prizes 3 Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center AUDITORIUM REGISTRATION ENTRANCE REST ROOMS STAGE BEGINNING BEEKEEPERS ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 3 V E N D O R S V E N D O R S FOOD COURT 4