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Post by HarryVanderpool on Aug 2, 2015 18:41:22 GMT -7
The O.S.B.A. Fall Conference will be held on November 6, 7 &8 at the Oregon Garden Resort, in Silverton, Oregon. This year's theme is "Products of the Hive", with a heavy emphasis on honey. Please take a close look at the agenda. This is a "meat and potatoes" conference. If you attend, plan on leaving with many, many very valuable ideas and tools in your hip pocket to consider in your operations. The speaker line-up is made up of doers; those that report on that which they actually do, have developed and put into practice. Notice that the days have changed this year to Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Please register early. there is a stiff penalty for late registration. This is a conference that you DO NOT want to miss. 2015 Conference Agenda.doc (34.5 KB) Priliminary 2015 Annual Conference Reg.docx (20.49 KB) |
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Post by HarryVanderpool on Aug 2, 2015 18:45:01 GMT -7
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association will hold its annual fall conference on November 6, 7 & 8 at the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon. The theme for this conference is “Products of The Hive”. Other topics such as honey bee health will be covered as well. Speakers include Peter Berthelsen, George Hansen, Pat Heitkam, Jay Miller, Randy Oliver, Dr. Ramesh Sagili, Nick VanCalcar, Dr. Clint Walker and more. There will be a beginning beekeeping class running concurrently with the main meeting on Saturday, and a half day mead making workshop running concurrently on Sunday. Oregon State University will have a bee lab on site to analyze bee samples for attendees. For information about the Oregon Garden, go to www.oregongarden.org |
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Post by HarryVanderpool on Sept 14, 2015 18:59:41 GMT -7
One thing in particular to really appreciate about this year's conference:
Everyone on the agenda is a doer. No "speakers" or repeaters of others work.
This years line up is loaded with the people that make things happen and are coming to the conference to talk about beekeeping 1st person!
This is the kind of conference that we really like; one where you go home with several very cool things to incorporate in your bee operation and more observations to remember.
One more thing:
If you are going to stay at the Oregon Garden Resort, reserve your room now!! Rooms are limited.
Many beekeepers are within driving distance and that is great.
But if you need a room, call and reserve it right away!
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Post by HarryVanderpool on Oct 9, 2015 9:53:46 GMT -7
There are very few rooms left at the Oregon Garden Resort.
After Oct 12 rooms available will be open to the general public.
So if you plan to stay, reserve your room NOW!
Also, look carefully at the registration form.
Conference fees increase greatly after October 24. Register today!!
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Post by Eric Walls on Oct 19, 2015 7:41:28 GMT -7
Looks like another great conference, I'm registered and looking forward to it!
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Post by HarryVanderpool on Nov 9, 2015 18:52:08 GMT -7
I am very interested in hearing any constructive comments and criticism of the conference.
Thank You!
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Post by honeyhome on Nov 13, 2015 15:56:45 GMT -7
Hi Harry, I attended the conference for the first time this year. Husband and I had a great time and enjoyed most of the speakers. I heard from other COBKA members that the convention center used for past conferences was better organized and had easier access - but for me the Oregon Garden Resort was a great location. At our local meetings and events I am always greatly embarrassed when we have AV hiccups...so each time a microphone turned off during the OSBA conference I felt a little bit better about our issues  I appreciated the recognition of Dr. Sagili - it was great to hear how much support OSU receives from OSBA. Overall we had a great time and will be back for more. Congratulations on becoming President. |
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