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CSBA Summer Bee College

Garfield County Fairgrounds & Event Center
1001 Railroad Ave
Rifle CO 81650
Friday, June 13 th- Meet & Greet–4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, North Hall.
Saturday, June 14th, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm, Event Hall,
                                  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Limbach/Maness Apiary, hands-on sessions (bring your
                                  protective gear)
Tentative Meeting Agenda:

Summer Meeting Agenda, June 14, 2025

Garfield County Fairgrounds & Event Center 1001 Railroad Ave. Rifle, CO 81650

7:15 am – 7:45 am       Registration – Secretary, Treasurer, & Volunteers

7:45 am – 8:00 am     Welcome/Introductions- President Kathy Gill

                                   Honorary Members

8:00 am – 9:00 am       Dr. Jamie Ellis-

9:00 am – 9:10 am        Break

9:10 am – 9:40 am        Master Beekeeper Awards & Presentations: KT Master Beekeeping

9:40 am – 10:40 am      Dr. Dewey Caron

10:40 am – 10:50 am    Break

10:50 am – 11:20 am     CSBA Business Meeting – CSBA President, Kathy Gill

11:20 am – 12:10 pm      Lunch

12:10 pm – 1:10 pm       Dr. Jamie Ellis-

01:10 pm – 1:40 pm      Closing-Directions to apiary, Meeting Room Clean Up/Breakdown

1:40 pm – 2:00 pm       Travel to Hands on Activities

 2:00 pm – 2:25 pm      Hands on Round 1- Dr Jamie Ellis Inspection

 2:25 pm – 2:35 pm       Rodeo Event 1: Smoker Lighting

 2:35 pm – 3:00 pm      Hands on Round 2 – Mike Varroa Testing

 3:00 pm – 3:10 pm      Rodeo Event 2:

3:10 pm – 3:35 pm        Hands on Round 3 – Bryan UBeeO

 3:35 pm – 3:45 pm       Rodeo Event 3:

 3:45 pm                       Official Summer Meeting Conclusion,  Apprentice Field Exams if not complete

Cost of the Meeting/Presentations and Hands-on in the field instruction will be $40 for CSBA Members with non-Members at $50 (which will include a one-year Independent CSBA Membership).
For those attending in person that register before the early registration deadline, the provided lunch will be provided (TBD).

There will be NO camping at Ed Colby’s this year – please plan accordingly.

For those who prefer little a traditional roof over your head, our Host hotel is the LaQuinta By Wyndam Rifle
600 Wapiti Court
Rifle CO 81650
970-361-3390 When prompted (dial 0 to get the front desk)
Group Name: Colorado State Beekeeping Association
Arrival Date: June 13th   Departure Date: June 14th
Rate per Room Type: $185.45 + tax
Rooming List is Due to the hotel by Date :
Cut Off Date for your group is  Date : 5/30/2025
Billing Details: Individual Pay
Booking Link: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rifle | Rifle, CO Hotels

Registration (Online Through June 10
and in person until meeting is called to order)

Early Bird Registration Deadline (for fast-pass check in): May 10th
General Registration Deadline (to be included in the catering order for lunch): May 18th
(The catering deadline if you want a lunch ticket is May 18th!)
Late Registration will be accepted until the meeting is called to order the morning of June 14th.



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