First Meeting of the Year, January 23, 2007

Let's all start the year out right and attend the first COBA meeting of the year! We will be covering information on "Building up hives for Splits in the Spring, in Oklahoma". We will cover what should be done to build your hives up early so you can make splits and still make honey for harvest. We have just returned from the AHPA (American Honey Producers association) meeting in Phoenix, AZ and have some interesting information to share with you. For instance, How to remove 95% of the miticides from your boxes, frames and comb without destroying the comb; How many viruses do Varroa mites carry and infect your bees with;
"Mitezapper", I'll let you guess what that is. We sat through three and a half long days of presentations from researchers and other bee related experts and took a lot of notes.

Also, we will be taking nominations and will be voting for officers for the year of 2007 at this meeting. Tommy Thornton, President; Tony King, Vice-President; Rick Schantz, Sec/Treasurer are the current officers. If you are a member of the Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association come show your support and vote.

Everyone is invited to bring a door prize or snack if you wish, but it is not required. Come and learn about BEEKEEPING in Oklahoma and join the fun!

Our meetings are from 7 pm - 9 pm and we meet at the Oklahoma County Extension office at NW 10th and Portland in Oklahoma City, the North Auditorium. BEE THERE!