BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING
November 12, 2005
St.
Elmore Herman, President, called the meeting to order at 10:45 AM.
Associations
In attendance: Escarosa,
Central Florida, Tupelo, Tampa Bay, Ridge, North Escambia, Northeast Florida
Honey Bee Assn, South Florida. Not
present: Tri-County, Hernando and
Gary
Ranker
Lee
Greg Brown
Doc Bullard
Laurence Cutts
Jerry Latner
Wayne Miller
David Webb
Bert Kelley
Carolee Howe
Roll call to obtain quorum; 7 associations represented. A quorum present; only 3 need be present.
For other reports, see the minutes of the general meeting held prior.
Budget Discussion: Most activity was a discussion of a budget for next year. The results will be published in the Association’s newsletter as required in the bylaws.
The research budget was increased to $4,000. There was discussion about how to use this money most effectively. Motion that this money be primarily used to buy research colonies and materials for those scientists doing active study on bees when requested by Greg Brown. Seconded by Wayne Miller (passed).
David Webb, the new vice president will investigate fuller use of the Association’s membership in the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association.
Budget
of $28,000 moved for adoption by Bert Kelley, seconded by Doc Bullard (passed).
Meeting adjourned 11:54. a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Malcolm T. Sanford
Executive Secretary