I just received notice that EAS has cancelled speakers, Dee Lusby, Erik Osterlund, and myself. They claim not to have any money for speaker support. Afraid of the recession. Hmmm.
Well Dean,Why don't you and Ramona attend this year and meet some of the people....
...from my limited knowledge,
deknow
apologies if i've missed anyone. i've had some limited correspondence with some of those you name. i won't presume to know what their practices are or are not....some of them are on this list, and an actual correction of an error is always welcome. as i said in my comment, my knowledge of what each individual beekeeper does or does not do is limited.Adam Finklestein is on the list. Bob Brachman, a Russian queen producer is on the list. Tom Rinderer is on the list.
well, i think it's pretty well established that the beekeeping industry as a whole has become overly dependent on chemical treatments.AFAIK, each has some considerable experience with "nonchemical beekeeping" and an open mind.
http://www.easternapiculture.org/programs/2009/ is the home page.How much does it cost to attend the conference etc...?
So, that shows the event is pretty cheap, assuming the prices have not changed much.EAS SHORT COURSE - Aug. 4-6, 2008
- $100/person for all three days.
Main Conference officially begins WEDNESDAY MORNING at 8:00. Don't Forget!
Registration Fees - $100/person or $140/family
3. First & Last Name
____________________________________________________________ $100 = $
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4. Family Names (first & last of each)
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$140 = $ _______
ONE DAY FEE $40/person/day or $50/family/day
5. First & Last Name(s)
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Which day(s) _____ Wed. _____ Thur. _____ Fri. # ______x
$40 x # _____days = $ _________
Which day(s) _____ Wed. _____ Thur. _____ Fri. # ______x
$50 x # _____days = $ _________
EAS MAIN CONFERENCE - August 6-8, 2008
6. All meals must be purchased in advance and are sold a la carte. Cafeteria
meals begin with breakfast Monday
morning, no supper will be served Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (see
Special Events on other side). Please
indicate how many of each meal you require. Meal tickets will be with your
registration packet upon your arrival.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Total
$5.50 Breakfast ___x $5.50 = ___ ___x $5.50 = ___ ___x $5.50 = ___ ___x
$5.50 = ___ ___x $5.50 = ___ ___x $5.50 = ___
$6 Lunch ___x $6 = ___ ___x $6 = ___ ___x $6 = ___ ___x $6 = ___ ___x $6 =
___ ___x $6 = ___
$7 Supper ___x $7 = ___ ___x $7 = ___ ___x $7= ___
That would be good.I heard that Mike Palmer of VT was also invited again
Actually, I was invited, and then cancelled. Kim wrote that the treasurer was afraid of the recession, and they needed to tighten the budget. I was emailed by JF, that EAS lost lots of $$ at KY. So, they are trying to protect what $$ they have left. I can understand that, and have no problem with it.I heard that Mike Palmer of VT was also invited again.
That would be good.