Thank you for your support and suggestions through the past year. I have enjoyed helping guide our club to new endeavors. The picnic and mentoring program were well received and shall continue. Our new meeting facility worked very well, though some members had a difficult time finding it the first time. We will try [...]]]> Hello Fellow Beekeepers

Thank you for your support and suggestions through the past year. I have enjoyed helping guide our club to new endeavors. The picnic and mentoring program were well received and shall continue. Our new
meeting facility worked very well, though some members had a difficult time finding it the first time. We will try to provide better directions and maps. Use this link for a map to Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills, located at the NorthWest corner of RT83 and 55th Street.

Thank You to the retiring Board Officers for the volunteerism you gave of yourself. Pat Patterson, Tammy Miceli, Sia Paganis.

Thank You to the members stepping forward to assume the responsibilities of accepted Offices.

Jane Collins — President
Hilliard Bryant — Membership Secretary
Allen Nelson — Director
Gary Gates — Club Book Store
Sharon Tworek– Hostess
Ed Bell — Club Store
Ed Borsuk — Sergeant at Arms

And the Officers electing to remain in their current positions

John Hansen — Vice President
Charles Williams — Secretary
Terry Breen — Treasurer
Ron Fischer — Newsletter Editor
Bob Svidron — Director
Liz Holmberg — Director
Maureen Kilmer — Historian

We are seeking volunteers as Deputies for the Sergeant at Arms.  Responsibilities include assisting in setting up and returning our meeting room to acceptable conditions.

I will be remaining active in the club though in a supportive role.  BIG events are being planned, and coming to fruition, which may be limited to members only, to harvest the benefits, stay tuned!

Mike

Looking Forward to 2010

Dear fellow members,

I want to thank all of you for your support for me in my new position as president of CDBA.

I’m looking forward to working with the board members in creating meeting agendas that will be informative as well as entertaining. I am open to any suggestions you may have for meeting ideas and speakers.

I will do my best to accommodate as many requests as possible. After all, this is your club, and your input is welcomed and necessary for the continued success of CDBA.  I encourage active participation within the group. I feel it creates an environment for getting to know your fellow members and forging new friendships too. I will be meeting with the board in January to work on agenda ideas for the coming year. Please email or call me if you have ideas, questions or concerns.

Have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.

Jane Collins