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Important Update: Fall Conference Postponed Due to Hurricane Helene Dear Members, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe. We’ve been closely following the impact of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, devastating communities across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and here in Virginia. In light of the widespread damage, power outages, road closures, and ongoing recovery efforts, the VSBA Executive Board has made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming Fall Conference. Why This Change? New Conference Dates Your Registration Options
Our team will be reaching out to each of you directly to discuss your preference and make the necessary arrangements. What’s Next? Supporting Our Beekeeping Community We encourage everyone to focus on helping their neighbors and supporting local relief efforts where possible. Together, we can help rebuild and strengthen our beekeeping community. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Admin@virginiabeekeepers.org. Thank you for your understanding and support. Please stay safe, and keep those impacted by Hurricane Helene in your thoughts. Warm Regards, NOMINATIONS |
The Nominating Committee is happy to announce the slate for the VSBA 2024-2025 Executive
Board. They have been carefully selected for their strong commitment to beekeeping, extensive
experience and vision for the Virginia State Beekeepers Association. It is the opinion of the
committee that the candidates will best serve the club in the coming year(s). VSBA members
will vote on this slate at the 26 Oct 2024 Board Meeting at the VSBA Fall Conference, in
Wytheville, VA. The proposed slate is as follows:
President (two-year term - continued)
William (Bill) Gartner – current President, serving the second of a two-year term.
First Vice President (two-year term)
Gregory Gonzales – current Vice President, serving the second of a two-year term.
Second Vice President (one-year term)
John Ferree – Northern Virginia Beekeeping Association
Secretary (one-year term)
Kandyce Sherman – Roanoke Valley Beekeepers Association
Treasurer (one year term)
Scott Poling – current Treasurer, willing to serve another term
Please note that additional nominations may be accepted from the floor during the business
meeting, prior to the election. In the event of a floor nomination, there will be a voice vote to
determine the winner. Your active participation in the election process is vital to the future of
our association.