President’s Message
Being president or board member of LCBA is never dull, LCBA beginner classes, world’s best Field Day, world’s best County Fair, End of Summer Classic, planning meetings, bee yard classes, board meetings and I'm sure more.
It is difficult to keep up the standard and reach even higher than the year before, but this current board seems to do so effortlessly. We are looking for fresh ideas and members to help press LCBA on into the future. You do not need to be experienced in anyway, we have all learned on the job and I am sure you can as well.
Nominations are being accepted for all positions of office in LCBA for the year 2022. Please see any board member to volunteer or nominate any individual you think can and would help at our next meeting. Nominations close at the Nov. meeting and elections take place at the Dec. meeting!
Oct. 8th meeting will be our annual fall banquet and auction. It has always been great fun and entertainment for all attendees, if you have never attended an LCBA fall banquet/auction make sure you put this event on your calendar and you will never miss another! See other pertinent infor- mation elsewhere in this edition of the Buzzzz. We will also have a honey tasting contest at the Nov. 12th meeting and those taster bottles will be handed out at the Oct. 8th meeting. Of course the annual trophy will be awarded at the Dec. 10th meeting only the best need enter, which means ME.
Denzil
Lorain County Beekeepers Fall Banquet and Auction
Do you have gently used or new items that you just
don’t need or want???
Think about donating them to LCBA for the Fall Banquet
Auction! If you’re not attending, please let a Board
Member know, and we’ll be happy to get them!
All proceeds go to the LCBA Building Fund, so join us for an
evening of delicious food and fun this coming Friday.. Who
knows, you may just find the treasure you’ve be looking
for!
Please remember to RSVP for the banquet with Audrey at
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Lorain County Beekeepers Updates
LCBA Thank You’s
A big thank you to QUEEN RIGHT COLONIES for their continued support of the Lorain County Beekeepers Association. We cannot thank you enough for all your help with the Downtown Wellington Window, 4th of July Parade, Lorain County Fair, End of Summer Classic, donating the cash prizes for the Corvette and Car Show, and for including our EOSC event on your WOBL broadcasts. Your donations are greatly appreciated by the club.
Thank you to Bren & Randy Leiby for entering LCBA into the Wellington Fall Flower Pot Decorating Contest.
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Eugene Makovec Petitti Gardens - Noelle Akin
Tom Nolan Strong Microbials - Earl Hoffman
Anonymous
Cobos Insurance Center Ohio State Beekeepers Association
Cravener Holmes Creative Queen Right Colonies
Paula's Polish Sausage Medina Massage & Skin Care
Cobos Insurance Centers LCBA Educational Booth
Collaborative Chambers Alliance Mary's Insurance Team
Dirty Fingernails Nursery Oberlin Heritage Center
Firelands Flyfishers Ohio State Beekeeping Association
John Rose - Kids & Beekeeping OSU Extension Lorain County Master Gardener Volunteers
Kathleen & Sarah Keleman Special Effects
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End of Summer Classic Thank You’s !!!
A I Root, Medina Jeanette White, Olmsted Falls
Alpaca Socks Jiali & Spa, Avon
Autozone, Park Ave in Amherst Jones Bones, Grafton
BEEpothecary, Lancaster Jule's Bzzz
Beriswill Farm Market Kathy Borling
Brads' Landscaping Keller Meats, Litchfield
Brook Haven Apiary, Hinckley, South Amherst Mallard Creek Golf Course, Columbia Station
Cathy Wittenbrook, Elyria McConnel Meats & Farm Market, Oberlin
C&C Beverage Medina Massage & Skin Care
Cherished Creations, Wellington Miller Magnets, Wellington
Crossroads Asphalt, Columbia Station M-R Alpacas, Wakeman
Cubja Bee Products, North Olmsted Pawpaw Whittlings & Carvings
Dairy Queen, North Eaton Penfield Forge, Grafton
Dan Dubesa, Mead Queen Right Colonies
Dirty Fingernails Nursery, Strongsville R L Price Insurance Agency, Inc., North Ridgeville
Ellie Jiza, Handmade Quilt Red Wagon Farm
Gibbs Butcher Block, Columbia Station Russell Anderson Wood Carvings, Rochester
Grayhaven Apiary, Wellington Salon O
Grobe Fruit Farm, Elyria Sportsville Ohio, N. Ridgeville
Hendricks Needleworks, Wellington Station Beverage
Henrietta Honey, Elyria, Henrietta Starbucks, Sheffield Village
Hickory Nut Golf Course, Columbia Station The Old Bags, Oberlin
Hobby Horse Candles & More, Lorain True Value Hardware, North Eaton
Howard Hanna, Elizabeth Ries TSC, Columbia Station
Howard Hanna, Heidi Mueller Val Calderwood
JB Fiberarts, Lorain Wild Birds Unlimited, North Olmsted
J & J Greenhouse, Columbia Station Wilks Wares, Wellington
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American Bee Journal KP Honey Farms
Bee Culture Magazine llulia Cujba
Beepothecary Lorna Hendricks
Cathy Wittenbrook Meyer Hatchery
Color Your Life With Allison Origami Owl
Country Whispers Boutique Over the Top Wreaths
Deborah Rusnak Papa Filk
Erin Phillips Penfield Forge
Grammies Place Sondra Miller
Grayhaven Honey Stone Ridge
Henrietta Honey Strong Microbials
JB Fiberarts Tupperware
End of Summer Classic Thank You’s !!!
Bill Vittori Kathleen Keleman
Brad Shuder Kathy Beal
Bren Leiby Kathy Borling
Brenda Theurer Kim Vanderlinde
Cathy Lohse Larry Theurer
Cathy Rhoades Lilly Postlethwait
Corrie Marquis Lisa Heltsey
Dan Dubesa Lori Keleman
Dan Smith Marilyn Teeple
Darryl Baker Mike Yuhas
Dave Borling Nancy Paschall
Dave Zemancik Peggy Garnes
Dawn Moysan Randy Leiby
Diane Corl Ron Knapp
Dianne Ramirez Sarah Keleman
Ed Elias Sheila Mauer
Ellie Jisa Sherry Oleyar
Frank Keleman Steve Moysan
Gene Gargas Tim Beal
Jill Smith Tracy Cairns
John Rose Val Calderwood
Karen Shuder Vince Dubesa
Wendi Volkert
If there is anyone I missed, please know that it was an oversight and please let me know.
Thank you everyone!
To Promote Beekeeping through Education, Cooperation and any other Efficient Means
Located in Lorain County, Ohio, LCBA was founded in 1919 as a non-profit organization committed to
educating the public about the value of honeybees and the impact honeybees have on our world. We
provide educational appearances upon request to schools and groups. LCBA encourages and mentors
beginning beekeepers through scholarship programs for students along with adult education.
Monthly Meetings
When: 2nd Friday of each month, starting at 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: Life Church
Did you know donations to LCBA are tax deductible???
Lorain County Beekeepers Association is now a 501c(3) organization. Any donations made to
LCBA are now tax deductible!!!
The BUZZZZ Advertising Fees
Members can place classified ads—maximum 4 lines (approx. 3/4 in by 3 3/4 inch) for free on a
one time basis. If the same ad places for more than 1 month, a fee will be charged. There is
also a fee if the ad is larger than the size listed above. Ads will run in the newsletter which is
posted on the LCBA website and distributed to our member circulation and billed for 12 issues.
Rates are as follows for ads provided by customer *LCBA Officers reserve the right, at their sole
discretion, to change, modify, add, or delete all or portions of ads for content. Terms and poli-
cies to change. Information posted is a courtesy to LCBA Members and/or a paid advertisement
for business entities. LCBA does not endorse or guarantee quality or pricing .
1 (Full) page - $25.00 per month/issue Any questions regarding advertising?
1/2 page ad - $18.00 per month/issue Contact Lori Keleman at
1/4 page ad - $12.00 per month/issue BuzzzzWorthy@gmail.com
1/8 page ad - $10.00 per month/issue
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Lorain County Beekeepers Upcoming Events
LCBA will be sponsoring our Annual CHILI COOK OFF at our November meeting
on Friday, November 12 at 7 pm.
You have plenty of time to start looking for your favorite recipe and getting
ready for the event.
Pull out those recipe books and crock pots! Bring us your favorite version of
chili whether its turkey, white bean, Cincinnati or good ole tomato-based chili!
Spicy hot or cool as a cucumber flavors welcomed!
Let us be the judge!
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October & November is nomination month for all LCBA positions- President, Vice President, Secre- tary, Treasurer and one Trustee position. If you are interested in becoming more involved with LCBA, please consider joining our board. All officials are expected to attend every meeting along with plan- ning, preparing and participating in all members meetings. There executive meeting is the last Thursday of every month to plan our upcoming events schedule. Feel free to nominate a friend or yourself if you are interested in a position. Voting will take place at
the December Christmas Pot Luck Meeting.
Nominations are closed after the November members meeting.
Following are the job descriptions for each position:
President – Plan and lead meetings with the help of the executive committee, plan fair and out-
side functions and activities, run executive meetings, suggest speakers for meetings, write presi-
dents note to members for BUZZZZ newsletter.
Vice President – Assist president in planning of meetings, fair and outside functions, lead meetings
and write notes when president isn’t able to, support, assist and vote on matters regarding LCBA.
Secretary –Take meeting minutes at regular and executive meetings, handle necessary corre-
spondence, mail or email notifications to potential beginner class sign ups, send out class notifica-
tions to media if needed, confirm speaker, other miscellaneous duties, submit minutes to execu-
tives for approval, submit final minutes to BUZZZZ editor for newsletter, support, assist and vote
on matters regarding LCBA.
Treasurer – Establish and maintain financial matters for the organization (writing checks for bills
or other expenses and payables), present reports at executive meetings regarding in-come and
expenses, support, assist and vote on matters regarding LCBA.
Trustee – Asist all positions if needed and support, assist and vote on matters regarding LCBA. This
is a 3-year term and only 1 position is available each year.
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2022 L.C.B.A. Membership Form
E-Mail _____________________________________________
Enclosed is $20.00 for each year membership desired which includes the newsletter
e-mailed. You must include your e-mail above.
Payment Enclosed $ _____________ Check # ____________
(cash / check / money order)
Please make checks payable to: Lorain County Beekeepers and mail to:
Gene Gargas, LCBA Treasurer, 2410 Brook Haven Lane, Hinckley, OH 44233
Information is also available at our website, www.loraincountybeekeepers.org. Memberships run on
a calendar year basis (January to December).
The above person / family has applied for membership in the Lorain County Beekeepers Assoc. The
adult members of the applicant family 18 yrs. and older are requested to take part in the annual as-
sociation election of officers to conduct the regular business of the association. Youth members are
welcome to join in on all other association activities.
The above person / family acknowledges that their contact information will be added to the member-
ship list. This list is a controlled item and will be used only for L.C.B.A. business and will not be used
for any other purpose.
I acknowledge the risks involved in beekeeping activities which include and not limited to: stings,
falls, shock, allergic reactions and personal injury. I agree to hold harmless Lorain County Beekeep-
ers Association free from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries or property damag-
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LCBA Executive Meeting
September 30, 2021
Present: Denzil St. Clair, Larry Theurer, Audrey Gargas, Gene Gargas, Randy Leiby, Bren Leiby, Joan Romick, Marilyn Tee- ple, Bill Vittori, Sheila St. Clair, Wendi Volkert, Cathy Lohse, Ellie Jisa, Val Calderwood, Lori Keleman
Meeting called to order at 6:03pm.
Denzil St. Clair asked for approval of the July Executive Minutes, Larry Theurer made a motion to accept the minutes, Marilyn Teeple seconded, for 6, oppose 0, minutes accepted.
October 8 Fall Banquet – Our fall banquet will be at Life Church beginning at 7:00 pm. The banquet will be potluck with LCBA providing chicken, coffee, water, ice, and place settings. We will open the floor for executive board nominations followed by the auction and 50/50 raffle. Memorial honey will be available for purchase.
3 oz honey bears will be available to all who wish to participate in the “Best tasting honey award.” Judging will be done during the November meeting with the award being presented at the December meeting.
November 12 – The members meeting will start with our Chili Cook Off judging with all members encouraged to partici- pate. Our speaker topic will be “What to do with my wax, how to make lip balm, lotion bars, candles and soap” hopefully presented by Sherry Oleyar, Valerie Weiss & Sheila St. Clair.
The November executive meeting will be moved to November 18th due to Thanksgiving.
Grants – Marilyn Teeple reported no quotes were available for AV equipment for the LMRE Grant due to inventory prob- lems. Randy Leiby joined her with discussing with Scott Hamker the AV needs of our group for future events. She will let us know as soon as she hears from him, and we will table this until our October meeting.
Randy Leiby made a motion for Scott Hamker to get LCBA an estimate for 2 projectors and 2 screens. Joan Romick se- conded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
Marilyn Teeple also reported a teacher from Elyria High is having their class read “The Secret Life of Bees” and would like for LCBA to do a presentation for their class consisting of a possible observation hive, equipment, and short beekeeping lesson. 6 classes will be involved, and they are asking for a morning and afternoon presentation. Discussion led to 2 peo- ple going to this event, one to do the actual talking and the other to concentrate on handing out NHB and YEP infor- mation. Randy Leiby stated John Rose just agreed to do this for Midview Schools and he will talk to him about presenting at Elyria High also. They would like the presentation sometime in October. Marilyn Teeple volunteered to hand out bee info at the Elyria High School. All NHB material in in the back storage room at the church by the stored tables.
Denzil St. Clair suggested we put together a committee for community education. This will be added to the tabled
agenda.
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Treasurers Report – Gene Gargas reviewed the treasurers report. Fair expenses are all in and honey sellers balance sheets and checks were distributed earlier to all sellers.
End of Summer Classic expenses were due tonight and Gene will be able to give a full report at our next executive meeting. He reviewed the income from the gate attendance, 50/50 raffle, donation jar, memorial honey, Dummies books, Chinese Raffle, Beehive raffles, Face Painting, Bounce House, Buggy Rides and Dunk Tank.
Larry Theurer made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Marilyn Teeple seconded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
Denzil St. Clair would like to see a promotion of memberships with our members, something that members can buy for beekeepers or others who may not be aware of our group.
Gene Gargas made a motion for lifetime memberships to be $200. Marilyn Teeple seconded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes. This will need to be added to our membership forms and website. Honorary memberships need to be nomi- nated and voted on by the executive board. We will need to review these guidelines since they are not mentioned in our bylaws.
Newsletter Report –articles due by Oct 4 for October newsletter.
Fall Hive Wrap Up class on September 25 had 24 attendees.
Fair Review – Denzil St. Clair would like to see another smaller castle added to our display for the fair next year. Our Alice in Honeyland display will go for one more year and we received many compliments on our display, one fair board member said we were the talk of the fair.
Audrey Gargas brought up business cards for the sellers’ booth. It was decided that any honey seller interested in providing business cards during fair week will have a business card rack available for them.
Fair Rule changes will be done at the December meeting for the fair book along with any changes to our fair book ad.
We sold our last cookbook at the fair this year and are looking to see if there is interest in re-printing a cookbook. If anyone is interested in chairing this committee, please let Audrey Gargas know. She has ordered a free cookbook kit from Morris Printing.
End of Summer Classic Follow up – A review of the comments and suggestions were emailed to everyone earlier to review. A brief discussion was had, and any additional comments should be sent to Audrey Gargas.
Treasurer Gene Gargas received the rest of the expenses for the EOSC event tonight and he will have a full report of expenses and income available at the next exec meeting. This will then be presented to the membership to see if they approve of another EOSC event in 2022.
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Joan Romick stated this was an educational event like our Field Day. We will discuss EOSC event with our members for their input on continuing this event. Randy Leiby has looked at the 2022 fair bookings and the only date available in September 2022 was September 24, which is on a temporary hold until we confirm with our membership whether to host another event. Randy Leiby made a motion to proceed with EOSC on September 24, 2022, for 4, oppose 2, motion passes. If membership decides to continue this event, the planning committee would need to start booking speakers now.
Larry Theurer made a motion to accept the expenses of Audrey Gargas for fair expenses, EOSC expenses and 5-year renewal of our domain name on GoDaddy in the amount of $728.33, Joan Romick seconded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
Joan Romick made a motion to accept the expenses of Sheila St. Clair for the Memorial hive, 4th of July Parade and EOSC for a total of $282.39. Marilyn Teeple seconded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
Sheila St. Clair turned in a copy of the WOBL receipt that QRC piggybacked on their advertising of End of Summer Clas- sic. Thank you to QRC for including the LCBA event in your advertising costs.
Dr. James Tew donated $200 of his speaker fee back to LCBA. Thank you Dr. Tew.
Gene Gargas has a paid bill on a credit card to Minuteman Printing but does not know who to reimburse. Since it did not belong to anyone at the meeting, he will check to see if this bill belongs to Katherine Holmes.
Gene Gargas would like to see a copy of our proclamation for the Wellington Bee City displayed in our fair booth.
Buggy Rides, Bounce House and Dunk Tank income was all collected by one person, and we are not sure how many buggy rides the Amish gentleman did. Marilyn Teeple made a motion to pay the Amish buggy man $75 unless he can provide documentation more rides were provided. Larry Theurer seconded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
We have not received a bill yet from Chris at Special Effects for t-shirts.
Donations for EOSC will be listed in the newsletter for the next 6 months, along with our gold and silver sponsors.
New Business:
Memorial Garden – Larry & Bren Theurer donated 2 plastic coating and 2 lighted newel post tops for our memorial posts in the garden. We currently have 6 names to add to the post of beekeepers who have passed away since we installed the garden. Audrey Gargas will check with Garrett Kuhner to see if he is still able to make the signs for our post. Since we will have 2 posts, we thought it would be nice to add names of previous beekeepers along with a LCBA Plaque stating our mission and year we originated.
Gene Gargas made a motion for LCBA to purchase 2-4x4, 8-foot posts for the memorial plaques. Randy Leiby second- ed, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
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Gene Gargas made a motion to accept nominations for the Memorial Garden Post similar to the nomination of hon- orary members, exception being approval of executive board only with a minimum donation of $25. Joan Romick seconded, for 6, oppose 0, motion passes.
Sheila St. Clair brought it to the boards attention we have an older member who may need some help with their hives. She will follow up with the board at our next meeting. We should also follow up on Bonnie Pierson’s hives to see if help is needed.
Joan Romick made a motion to adjourn, Larry Theurer seconded, meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm.
Next exec meeting: October 28th at 6:30 pm
Do you have a hard to buy for beekeeper on your Christmas list??
How about a Lifetime Membership to LCBA???
Please see Gene Gargas for details or email at
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Secretary Audrey Gargas (216)534-6195 gargas1@frontier.com
Treasurer Gene Gargas (330)273-6308 gargas1@frontier.com
Trustee Randy Leiby (440)381-1956 RDLeiby@hotmail.com
Trustee Joann Romick (440)366-0444 jromick277@gmail.com
Trustee Marilyn Teeple (440)355-4419 teeppeop@aol.com
Fair Chairman Sherry Oleyar (440)452-0613 sherry.oleyar@gmail.com
Building Fund Director Sheila St. Clair (440)647-2602 info@queenrightcolonies.com
Event Photographer Bren Leiby (440)381-1145 brenhono77@yahoo.com
Buzzzz Editor Lori Keleman (440)748-6204 buzzzzworthy@gmail.com
Video Librarian Bill Vittori (440)323-4942 billv99@prodigy.net
Membership Coordinator Gene Gargas (330)273-6308 gargas1@frontier.com