Improving Your Health with Pollen & Propolis: Collection and Processing
(See the bottom of this announcement regarding tree pick-up.)

Rich Wieske, Michigan Beekeeping Association (MBA) President

Rich is an expert in the medicinal uses of pollen and propolis. He will share ways to collect and process these honey bee resources and how to use them to improve your health.

Rich was a lifelong camera operator and media production company owner. He considered himself a quiet introvert who hated meetings. That all changed when he discovered mead and apis mellifera. Now, Rich declares, “the bees made me do it!” A self-proclaimed “tree hugger," he enjoys hunting for mushrooms and has even traveled around the world on a ship. In his spare time, Rich enjoys making candles and chocolate truffles. Rich serves as the current president of the Michigan Beekeepers Association (MBA), the Educational Director of the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association (SEMBA), and the Vice President of the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS). He loves going to conferences and talking with beekeepers: "some of the greatest people in the world!” And yes, Rich has visited all 36 bee clubs in the state of Michigan!

Tree Sapling Pick Up!

April 10 / Meeting Night
Before the meeting 4:30 - 6:00 PM
After the meeting, at approximately 8:30 PM

**This is for people who ordered tree saplings on the MBA website and were told to pick them up in Holland.**

Purchasers will receive an email from Jeff & Sue Vos with specific details and what to do if you cannot come on April 10. Their instructions supersede what is provided here!

Distribution will be in the public parking lot west of the Howard Miller Community Center in Zeeland.