SBDC - Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission

Annual General Meeting - SBDC
2020-11-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Regina) | Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown, 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 6X6, Canada
The Board of Directors welcomes all registered members to participate in our On-Line AGM! Please watch your email for the most up-to-date information and instructions to assist you with participating in our first ever virtual AGM.
On the Agenda:

Election of two directors for a 3 year term
Presentation of the 2020 Financial Statement
Presentation of the 2021 Budget
Resolutions
Appointment of Canadian Honey Council Delegate
Appointment of Auditor for the 2021 Audit

Please submit your resolutions in writing to:
SBDC
Box 22083, RPO Wildwood
Saskatoon, SK S7H 5P1 or via email to mailto:info@saskbeekeepers.com
Deadline for submissions: November 26, 2020 (if submitting via mail – please allow time for mailing)
Although, we are unable to meet in person, your president, directors and nominees will be site to help you through the process. We encourage your participation in this very important meeting.
Please consider letting your name stand for an organization that is making a difference in the beekeeping industry!
2020 SBDC Call for Elections and Nomination Form
2020 Notice of AGM

2020 SBDC Annual Convention
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27
Under Saskatchewan’s current guidelines and to keep our members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, this years Annual Convention has been cancelled . Your directors are working hard to bring an on-line version to you our valued members. Please continue to visit our website for information as it becomes available.
Thank you and see you soon!!!

Check-Off Fees Due Date
2020-10-15, 2019-10-15 00:00 - 23:59

New Fiscal Year Begins
2020-09-01
The 2021 Check-off Fees forms are now available.
Click here for the Check-Off Form 2021

Field Day - 2020 CANCELLED
2020-06-20 | Blue Heron Gardens, Cudworth, Saskatchewan, Canada

Queen Rearing Course 2020 - CANCELLED
2020-05-29 | St. Joseph’s Honey, St. Peters Street, Balgonie, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Saskatchewan Beekeepers’ Development Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture are pleased to offer the second one-day introductory queen rearing course in the Regina area. Come and enjoy this one day course which enables participants to experience both theory and practical field experience. Instructors include members of Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture staff.
At least two years of beekeeping experience required!
Workshop lessons include:

Basic Queen Biology
Methods of queen rearing
Grafting

Date & Location: (location map s will be posted to the website)

Regina area – May 29, 2020 (mail in registration deadline May 25, 2020)

Fees: $150.00 includes cost of lunch and snacks, one Chinese grafting tool, manual: “Queen Rearing Essentials ” by Lawrence Connor. Note: If require, with an additional $35.00 for lunch and snacks, one child under the age of 12 may accompany you to the course
Queen Rearing Course Advertisement 2020.docx (1)

Beginner's Beekeeping Course - Regina " CANCELLED"
2020-05-09 - 2020-05-10 | St. Joseph’s Honey, St. Peters Street, Balgonie, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, Regina & District Bee Club and the Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture are pleased to offer the ninth annual two-day beginner beekeeping course in the Regina Area. Come and enjoy this two day educational course which enables both theory and practical field experience . Instructors include members of the Saskactchewan Beekeepers Deveopment Commission. Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Staff and experienced beekeepers from the Regina & District Bee Club. All experences are welcomed!
Workshop lessons include:

Standard beekeeping equipment
Honey bee colony assessments
Basic Bee Biology
Seasonal Beekeeping Experience
Extracting and processing Honey
Disease and pest management practices

As much bee information we can teach in two days!
Fee includes cost of lunch both days and two manuals: “Honey Bee Disease and Pest” and 3rd edition of “Beekeeping in Western Canada”
Registration Form – Regina Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form

Beginner's Beekeeping Course - Saskatoon "CANCELLED"
2020-05-02 - 2020-05-03 | Lalonde Honey Farms, Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, Saskatoon Bee Club and the Saskatchewan Minister Of Agriculture are pleased to offer the ninth annual two-day beginner beekeeping course in the Clavet area. Come and enjoy this two day educational course which enables both theory and practical field experience. Instructors include members of Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Staff and experienced beekeepers from the Saskatoon Bee Club. All experience are welcomed!
Workshop lessons include:

Standard beekeeping equipment
Honey bee colony assessments
Basic bee biology
Seasonal beekeeping responsibilities
Extracting and processing honey
Disease and pest management practices
As much bee information as we can teach in two days!

Fee includes cost of lunch both days and two manuals: “Honey Bee Disease and Pests” – 3rd edition and Beekeeping in Western Canada.
Registration form – Saskatoon Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form 2020[15266]

Members - Workplace Safety Courses & Forklift Training Certification - Tisdale
2020-03-19 | SCIC Tisdale, 1105 99 street, Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Maximum of 14 Attendees
Workplace Safety Course:
If you have 10 or more employees through the year, you are required to have a written workplace safety plan. This course will provide a safety plan geared toward beekeeping and the hazards with the industry. A written manual will be provided to each farm.
Forklift “Train the Trainer”:
This course will provide the background and certificate to train your own employees who operate a forklift. Valide for 5 years. Trainer manuals will be provided in English and Spanish.
Workplace Safety Registration Form

Members - Workplace Safety Course & Forklift Train the Trainer - Prince Albert
2020-03-18 | Macintosh Mall PA, 800 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Maximum 14 Attendees
Place: SCIC – Macintosh Mall
Workplace Safety Course:
If you have 10 or more employees through the year, you are required to have a written workplace safety plan. This course will provide a safety plan geared toward beekeeping and the hazards with the industry. A written and digital manual will be provided to each farm.
Forklift “Train the Trainer:
This course will provide you with the background and certificate required to train your employees to operate a forklift. Valid for 5 years. Trainer manuals in English and Spanish included.
Workplace Safety Registration Form

Regina & District Bee Club Convention & AGM Cancelled
2020-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | The Atlas Hotel, 4177 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 3R6, Canada
Agenda
8:00 Registration
9:00 Opening Remarks

First Call for nominations

9:15 Medhat Nasr –
10:15 Coffee Break
10:45 Second Call for nominations

“Backyard Pollinator”

11:30 “AFB vs EFB in Saskatchewan Emerging Disease Concerns” Presented by Geoff Wilson
“Technology Research Team (TAT)-Research Update ” Presented by Hannah Neil
12:30 Lunch
1:30 AGM

Final Call for nominations
Presidents Report
Financial Statement presentation
Lifetime Membership Presentation
Agribition Report
Call for Resolutions

2:45 Coffee
3:15 Silent Auction Closes

New Board Members Announced

Bee Panel – TBA
-Topics

Growing Pains
Common Early Mistakes
Common Growth Errors
2 hives vs 12 vs 24 vs 100

Question Period
4:00 Adjournment
5:00 Networking @ Knot & Thistle Pub (optional)

Members - Workplace Safety Courses & Forklift Training Certification - Saskatoon
2020-03-10 | Saskatoon SCIC Building, 3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Maximum of 14 Attendees
Workplace Safety Course:
If you have 10 or more employees through the year, you are required to have a written workplace safety plan. This course will provide a safety plan geared toward beekeeping and the hazards with the industry. A written manual and digital copy will be provided to each farm.
ForkLift “Train the Trainer”:
This course will provide you with the background and a certificate to train your employees to operate a forklift. Valid for 5 years. Trainer manuals in English and Spanish included.
Workplace Safety Registration Form

Saskatoon Bee Club Regular Meeting
2020-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Saskatoon Bee Club, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5A8, Canada

SBDC AGM
2019-11-29 15:00 - 17:00
Open to all paid members of SBDC.
Please ensure your 2020 Check-Off Fees are paid to receive your ballot and voting paddle.
Annual General Meeting:
AGENDA

Financial Presentation
Year in review
Director’s reports
Elections 2019 Call for election and Nomination form
Elections Results

Election Process:

SBDC will be electing two directors for a three year term and one director for a two year term.
All nominees must be a registered producer and present at the AGM
Please see the 2019 Call for election and Nomination form for details

Please consider letting your name stand for these positions as change starts with you…

Annual Convention and Members meeting
2019-11-28 08:00 - 2019-11-30 17:00 | Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown, 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 6X6, Canada
Complete information about the 2019 convention including speakers, sessions, and AGM agenda is on the Convention 2019 page.

SBDC 2019 Convention
2019-11-28 - 2019-11-30 | Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, SK

86th Alberta Beekeepers Commission AGM Conference & Trade Show
2019-11-04 08:00 - 2019-11-06 17:00 | Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Call For Elections
2019-10-28
Forms to follow

B.C. Honey Producers Association - AGM, Conference & Trade Show
2019-10-04 08:00 - 2019-10-06 17:00 | Coast Inn, Prince George, BC, Canada

Apimondia World Beekeeping Awards
2019-09-08 08:00 - 2019-09-12 17:00
Join the World Contest of Beekeeping
with your product!!

Contest classes include different hive products, beekeeping innovations, inventions and many others!

The winner will receive an official title
“BEST IN THE WORLD”

Join the Contest!

New Fiscal Year
2019-09-01 00:00
