2026 November 14 Meeting

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LOGISTICS

  • EVENT: MSBA FALL Meeting
  • DAY: Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • TIME: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
  • ZOOM: IN-PERSON ONLY
  • LOCATION: Montgomery Community College
  • ADDRESS: 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown MD (Parking Lot 2 may be the closest)) (MAP)
  • ROOM: HT 216, High Technology & Science Center Building
  • LUNCH: Complimentary Pizza and Salad
  

AGENDA

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TimePresentationPresenter
8:00 amRefreshments, Coffee, Donuts, etc.Rob Yochem
8:00-9:00 amHoney Show Entries AcceptedJim Fraser, Master Beekeeper, President Montgomery County Beekeepers Association
9:00 amOpening and WelcomeDavid S. Schultz, MSBA President EAS Certified Master Beekeeper
9:10 amApiary Inspector's ReportCybil Preston, EAS Certified Master Beekeeper, MD State Chief Apiarist
9:40 am“ABF Conference Report” & Financial Report OutLisa Marie Ghezzi, EAS Certified Master Beekeeper
9:55 amTropilaelaps and A Rapid Brood Decapping Demonstration”Marian Iannuzzi, MBK Study Group Member and Eric Malcom Apiary Manager Apiculture Extension Educator UMD Bee Lab
10:30 amBreak – Membership Drive
10:45 amLamas Bee Lab UpdateZac Lamas, PhD, Lamas Lab at UMBC
11:00 amNexGen Beekeepers – Personal Experience and Future for Beekeeping YouthJason Wolf, Maryland Youth Beekeeper
12:00 pmComplimentary Lunch of Pizza and Salad
1:00 pmSounds From the Hive – Hear Them and Learn What They Mean to The BeekeeperAllan Storm, Master Beekeeper, MD State Apiary Inspector
1:50 pmThermaHive – New Technology to Control Varroa MitesDaniel and Lexi Boback, Inventors/Owners of ThermaHive
2:45 pmHoney Show Awards PresentationJim Fraser, EAS Master Beekeeper and Certified Honey Judge
3:00 pmElection Results and Closing RemarksDavid Schultz, MSBA President, EAS Certified Master Beekeeper

HONEY SHOW!

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Rules

Honey Show Entry Form (Printable version - PDF)

Honey Show Judging Standards

Honey Show TIPS

ELECTIONS

This year, every voice can be counted!

For the first time, you will be able to complete an online ballot - at your convenience, without getting in your car.

Every MSBA member in good standing can cast a vote for:

  • PRESIDENT
  • VICE PRESIDENT
  • SECRETARY
  • TREASURER
  • SECOND-VPs

You will be able to check out all the nominee bios in advance and during the voting period.

Watch this space and your inbox for full details on how to BECOME a NOMINEE and how to CAST YOUR BALLOT.