Joining the bee guild

If you're interesting in learning more about bee keeping, please join us at our next meeting on April 2, 2012 - see side bar for the location.
Bee keepers are always happy to share their knowledge and help out those willing to learn more about keeping bees. Everyone is welcome.

Randy Oliver Work Shop



Alter Bee Keeper Doll

Just a reminder the guild is taking sign ups now for the Randy Oliver workshop on June 24, 2012.  Space is limited to 25 people and it sells out quickly. Cost $45.00 with includes lunch. More details will be posted later.

Bee Guild Updates

The next Bee Guild meeting will be held on Monday March 05, 2012. The
location will be:
Willow Glen Baptist Church
1292 Minnesota Ave
San Jose CA 95125
Agenda:
6:15 - 6:45 mingle time with Dr. Bee
7:00 . Presentation on Installing a new package of bees  - Alan Henninger

Upcoming Classes:
Jun 24, 2012 -- The annual Randy Oliver class
Location Wayne Craft.s Yard 9am-4pm
Cost is $45
Maximum attendance will be capped at 25 people
Contact Wayne for reservations spaceir@aol.com

Packaged bees:
We are still accepting orders for packaged bees. The order will be
finalized in late March with delivery likely in the first week of April.
The cost is $72 this year. When ordering, please provide your CURRENT
phone number and an email address that you CHECK regularly. Some of our
information is years old and not necessarily current.
Your membership MUST be current to participate. Full payment must be
RECEIVED by Rick no later than 3/15/2012.
Again, Checks should be made payable to: SCVBG
They should be mailed to:
Rick Keller
PO Box 32502
San Jose, Ca, 95152

Packaged bees

Packaged bees:

We are now accepting orders for packaged bees. The order will be finalized in late March with delivery likely in the first week of April. The cost is $72 this year. When ordering, please provide your CURRENT phone number and an email address that you CHECK regularly. Some of our information is years old and not necessarily current. Your membership MUST be current to participate.

Checks should be made payable to: SCVBG
They should be mailed to:
Rick Keller
PO Box 32502
San Jose, Ca, 95152

Cute Bee Butt Shot

Just because it was a cute shot of a bee butt.

S.F. Bee Keeping Workshop - FYI

FYI for our guild members.

This is not part of the Santa Clara Valley Bee Guild but just in case you're interested or in the area.

When: Saturday, February 4
9:30a to 12:30 pm
Where: Recology Golden Gate,
900  7th Street, San Francisco, CA
Price: $35

More Info: http://www.hayesvalleyfarm.com

If you are interested in possibly becoming a beekeeper this class is for you.
We will cover:
* Legalities & insurance
* Responsibilities to the bees, yourself, household & neighbors
* Protective wear, tools & hive equipment options
* Things that can go wrong & corrective action options
* Options for getting bees, and the pro's & con's of each
* Cost & time commitments
* Resources for further learning
All class proceeds benefit non-profit SF Bee-Cause & Hayes Valley Farm.

Getting some ink

Some of our guild members have been getting some ink.  Here are the links.
Atom Magazine

Cupertino Press