Beeline February 2025

The Beeline, Newsletter of the MSBA

President's Message, February 2025

President’s Message, February 2025

Meeting survey, heavy bee losses, spring ahead! ...
Notes from the Apiary Inspector

Notes from the Apiary Inspector

Cybil Preston on beekeeping statistics, observations on winter, moving nucs, National survey, varroa treatment options ...
2025 February 15 MEETING

2025 February 15 MEETING

RECORDING & TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE Anthropologist Alyssa Crittenden details her research on honey collected by a primitive tribe in Tanzania, and ...
Important! New meeting format, directions, parking

Important! New meeting format, directions, parking

Directions, Parking and New Meeting Format. And free lunch! ...
Survey: The Future of MSBA Meetings

Survey: The Future of MSBA Meetings

Please consider taking the anonymous survey below: your input is crucial! As a member of the MSBA community, you can ...
Monica Schmitt first prize beeswax entry

Beeswax Workshop March 8, 2025: Creating Winning Entries and Products

Maryland beekeepers who are national champions in beeswax teach you! ...
David Parker kneeling at beehive with citation

David Papke Named 2024 Pennsylvania Beekeeper of the Year

50-year beekeeper and former CMBA president now recognized in Pennsylvania! ...
Bee hives with icicles on the landing board, with snow on the ground in the winter

“Bee Observant,” February in the Bee Yard

by David Papke It is hard to bee observant in the dead of winter. The barren trees and brittle fields ...
MSBA at ABF and the North American Honey Bee Expo: We are the champions!

MSBA at ABF and the North American Honey Bee Expo: We are the champions!

Maryland State Beekeepers at the North American Honey Bee Expo January is a big month for beekeeping conventions, if only ...
MSBA Recognitions and Awards, 2024

MSBA Recognitions and Awards, 2024

Each year, MSBA presents two special awards to members of our association who make important contributions to beekeeping education, in ...
Excerpt from prize winning caramel recipe

Award Winning Honey Recipes from MSBA

Thanks to the inspiration and hard work of one inspired volunteer, the MSBA website now has a growing collection of ...
Beekeepers Image Gallery, February 2025

Beekeepers Image Gallery, February 2025

Click to enlarge! Please celebrate, with us, the observing eyes and extraordinary photographic skills of Maryland Beekeepers. The Beeline is ...
Specialty LIcense Plate for MSBA

License Plate

BACK IN STOCK! Get one for all your cars, trucks and SUVs! ...
Apiary Inspector Letter: It's Time to Register Your Apiary!

Apiary Inspector Letter: It’s Time to Register Your Apiary!

In case you missed it, here is this winter's reminder to register your colonies and to support the Apiary Inspectors ...

MSBA Winter 2025 Meeting

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MSBA 2025 Board of Directors

Executive Board
PresidentMary Laura Fitzgeraldthemarylaura58@gmail.com
Past PresidentFred Smithf.smith@myactv.net
First V.P.David Schultzdschultz@specializedengineering.com
SecretaryToni Burnhamdcbees@dcbeekeepers.org
TreasurerLisa Ghezzilisa.ghezzi@icloud.com
DirectorValerie Wamplervalwampler@yahoo.com
DirectorMonica Schmittthebeelady@missionbeelieve.com
DirectorRussell Sprangelsprangel@comcast.net
SECOND VPs (County Reps)
AlleganyBen Coopercooperville@atlanticbb.net
Anne ArundelRyan Smithryansmith@honeysmithbees.com
BaltimoreRegina Andrewregina.andrew@comcast.net
Baltimore CityRob Yochemryochem@gmail.com
CalvertSusan Polskysarabellbees@md.metrocast.net
CarolinePaul Dill(302) 249-1866
CarrollMatt Gagleinfo@aperturehoney.com
CecilBrad Luffbradfordluff@verizon.net
CharlesErik Darmerik.darm@gmail.com
DorchesterDarlene Goehringerpopsoldplace@gmail.com
FrederickMike Raidemike.raide@gmail.com
GarrettBrittany Llewellyn llewellynfarms@hotmail.com
HarfordHarry Dutcherbspaboy@comcast.net
HowardBill Gloverwilliamglover@verizon.net
KentDave Kygerdavidkyger@mac.com
MontgomeryLen Greiglgreig3@verizon.net
Prince GeorgesMichael Mehalickmichaelrmehalick@gmail.com
Queen Anne’s
SomersetCrystal Lehmankinga.mellifera.a@gmail.com
St. Mary’sDiane Wellonsdeezltownbeez@gmail.com
TalbotAnna Wysocki wysocki.anna@gmail.com
WashingtonScott Ediescottaedie@gmail.com
WicomicoLauren PascarellaLauren@baybeeshoney.com
WorcesterThomas Babcocktbabcock0001@gmail.com
Washington, DCJan Poston Dayjan@secondstoryhoney.com