Massachusetts Beekeepers’ Association 2004 Spring Meeting Who: Our featured speaker will be Diana Sammataro, of the USDA Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tuscon, AZ. Diana will be speaking to us about the “softer side” of mites. In the afternoon, she will discuss current research ongoing at the Hayden Research Center. Also speaking is our own Mass Bee Director Dan Conlon, of Warm Colors Apiary; Dan will be sharing his marketing techniques with us. Bring your notebook! When: Meeting on Saturday, April 3, 2004, Registration starts at 9:00 AM. Where: Coolidge Hall, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield, MA. We will have commercial exhibitors as well as a raffle and a silent auction to benefit the association. You are asked to bring an item for the Silent Auction (not necessarily bee-related), and are invited to bid on items. The Saturday luncheon will include soup, salads and sandwiches—Lunch must be reserved in advance. There will be juice, coffee and baked goods available Saturday morning. For additional information, see www.massbee.org _________________________________________________________________ Store more e-mails with MSN Hotmail Extra Storage – 4 plans to choose from! http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::