For those who receive the attachment:    Please read the attachment carefully. This is only what 

           we might do to fend off potential lawsuits from those who MAY have been harmed at some

          Time by honey bees. The WVBA is considering whether or not to push for such a step

          regarding  beekeepers in WV. Some changes can possibly be made before signing onto 

          the agreement with other  states.

          The WVBA does need your input regarding possible changes that you would like to see. 

          Please bring  this up in your club meetings, take some notes and pass on your thoughts to 

          us. 

          Any  consensus reached and put in writing would certainly be on a voluntary basis for each 

          beekeeper  to sign or not sign.  

          WVBA will be exploring the possibility of seeking protection from lawsuits (by the WV 

          Legislature) for those who would sign the best management agreement. That 

          certainly is Not a done deal at this time.

 Committee Members

chairman          Gabe Blatt  gabeblatt@prodigy.net

President         Troy Holbrook tjholbrook1@frontiernet.net      

Vice President David’s Rectenwald drectenwald@earthlink.net

                              Tom Kees  beesnbooks70@peoplepc.com