Thursday 30 June 2011

Central Beekeepers Alliance : 2011 Maritime Bee Tour Agenda

Central Beekeepers Alliance : 2011 Maritime Bee Tour Agenda


2011 Maritime Bee Tour Agenda

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 05:57 PM PDT

This year’s Maritime Bee Tour will be hosted by the Nova Scotia Beekeepers' Association, held in the Truro are on the weekend of  22-23 July 2011.

You’ll find information on registration, accomodation and meals in our previous Bee Tour announcement ; and now here is the agenda.  Check out the program of events for this exciting weekend — and especially, check out those great Guest Speakers!

 

2011 Maritime Bee Tour Agenda

Friday, July 22, 2011
6:30 pm             Registration at Jenkins Hall, NSAC

7:00 pm             Guest Speakers:

8:00 pm             Participant Reception with finger food and cash bar
Saturday, July 23, 2011
6:30 – 8:30 am             Buffet Breakfast at Jenkins Hall, NSAC

8:30 am             Bus will depart to visit points of interest in the Maitland area:

12:30 pm             Lunch at Paul and Lori Kittilsen's in Debert

1:30 pm             Tour of the Kittilsen's cranberry bog and beekeeping facilities

2:00 pm             Optional tour of the Masstown Market for those not who are not bee inclined

3:30 pm             Bus will depart for return to NSAC

5:00 pm             Pre-banquet social at Jenkins Hall, NSAC

6:00 – 7:30 pm             Banquet at Jenkins Hall

7:30 – 9:30 pm             Presentation by Dr. Ernesto Guzman "Stemming honeybee loss"

For more information or to register for the 2011 Maritime Bee Tour, please contact Shelly MacKenzie at the Agri-Commodity Management Association 902-893-7455 or smackenzie@nsfa-fane.ca.

 

2011 Maritime Bee Tour Agenda was written and published by the Central Beekeepers Alliance - Honey Bees & Beekeeping in New Brunswick, Canada. For more information, please visit http://cba.stonehavenlife.com.


2011 Maritime Bee Tour – You’re Invited!

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Every summer after the main honey flow eases up, beekeepers in the Maritimes Provinces of Canada get together for a social and educational weekend known as the “Bee Tour” of the Maritimes Beekeepers Association. Well, it's that time again – and you're invited!

2011 Maritime Bee Tour

Hosted by: Nova Scotia Beekeepers' Association
Where: Truro, Nova Scotia
When: 22-23 July 2011

Cost to register is $65 and will include all receptions, meals and tours. Participants will be responsible for their own accommodations.

Registration forms may be downloaded here (DOC or PDF), or contact Shelly MacKenzie at the Agri-Commodity Management Association 902-893-7455 or smackenzie@nsfa-fane.ca to register or for more information.

Accomodations

A block of 20 rooms has been reserved at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's Fraser Hall. Single rooms are available for $37.32 (inc. HST) and double rooms for $49.00.  To reserve a room at the NSAC, please call Caitlyn Dixon at 902-893-4122.  Deadline for booking is 9 July 2011 and can be paid for with cash, debit or credit card upon arrival.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Best Western Glengarry (Willow Street, Truro) at a reduced rate of $116.  To receive the tour rate, these rooms must be booked by 2 July 2011 by calling 1-800-567-4276; a credit card will be required and you must state you are with the "Maritime Beekeepers."

Agenda

The full Agenda for the 2011 Maritime Bee Tour will be posted on the CBA website very shortly.

Banquet Menu

When registering, please make sure to indicate your meal choice. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let the Tour organizers know in advance so they can make appropriate arrangements.

Starter

Fresh Mixed Mesculin Salad with Garden Herb Vinaigette

Main Course

Option #1

Chicken Cordon Bleu stuffed with Black Forrest Ham and Cheese served on a Bed of White Wine Mushroom Sauce with wild rice and Steamed Fresh Broccoli.
Served with Fresh Baked White and Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls and Butter.

Option #2

Top Sirloin Atlantic Roast Beef with Jost Red wine au Jus served with Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Sour Cream and Fresh Vegetable Medley.
Served with Fresh Baked White and Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls and Butter.

Dessert

New York Style Cheesecake with Oxford Blueberry Topping with Whipped Cream.
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee and Orange Pekoe Tea

For more information or to register for the 2011 Maritime Bee Tour, please contact Shelly MacKenzie at the Agri-Commodity Management Association 902-893-7455 or smackenzie@nsfa-fane.ca.

2011 Maritime Bee Tour – You’re Invited! was written and published by the Central Beekeepers Alliance - Honey Bees & Beekeeping in New Brunswick, Canada. For more information, please visit http://cba.stonehavenlife.com.