New to the hobby and the class

[DFisher]

Hey guys. I just joined the forum, and went to the first session of the Beginner's class last night. I really enjoyed it and am excited about the rest of the class. I am from Stokes County, but we have no association there, so it worked out to attend this one since I work in Greensboro. I look forward to leaning on you guys for information.

[Jacobs]

Welcome to the forum and to the classes! Next week's class is Bruce Loving's presentation of beekeeping equipment. I think you will get a lot out of it.

[B_Lee]

Welcome to the board. This year will be my first with bees as well. I'm taking the class too.

Brian

[DFisher]

Great presentation on the equipment last night. Who knew there could be so many pieces and parts? I may need a second job!!!

[Wally]

Bruce has always done a great job on the equip. class. I've been keeping for 35 plus years and still go to listen to his class every year. I always pick up something new.

[DFisher]

Can someone give us the remaining dates for the beginner beekeeping class please? I am assuming we will meet, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Really need to confirm the 27th, as I have another event tentatively scheduled for that night, and need to know whether to decline. Thanks

[Jacobs]

The remaining dates are February 6,13,20 & March 6 is now the date of the written exam. We were not able to get the building for February 27th, so our weather make up date is the March 6th date.

[DFisher]

Will you be emailing results from the tests we had last week? Thanks

[Jacobs]

Soon, very soon. I have been told that in the near future we may be able to upload this type of information the the NCSBA, and individual NCSBA members may be able to view their own information. Until that happens, we record written results and hold them until the person has passed both the written and practical certified exams. We then submit all information to the NCSBA and the state issues the certificate.

We had a few people take the exam who do not appear to have joined the NCSBA. I will still record the results on OUR spreadsheet, but will not be able to submit their information to the NCSBA until I have their NCSBA membership number.