AGM

 TUESDAY 9 APRIL

SOCIALISING, GUEST SPEAKERS, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, DINNER

BRING YOUR OWN DRINK

VENUE: Lakeside Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, Harts Road, R D Leeston.  This beautiful new $1.7 million facility officially opened Friday 1 February 2019, replaces the original historic earthquake damaged hall. The Hall planning and construction project received major input and contributions from the small Lakeside community.

At RSA Hall, High Street corner, Leeston, turn into Leeston and Lake Road, ending at T-intersection approximately 7 kms from township. Turn right into Harts Road; hall visible.  If travelling via Coes Ford, check internet for alternative route. 

HALL HIRE: COURTESY OF HANTZ HONEY LTD, LAKESIDE, R D LEESTON  

COMMENCING: 4.30 pm cuppa provided

CHAIR OF EVENT: John Hartnell, Board Member, ApiNZ

4.45 PM MEET THE APINZ NATIONAL HONEY JUDGES: 

Maureen Conquer, NZ Representative Apimondia Oceania Commission

Claudine McCormick, Midlands Apiaries

Pfund grading, Jack’s scale honey colour grader. The five manuka markers & what they stand for.  If you wish, bring your refractometer & a sample of honey.  Honey tastings.  Get tips on how to be successful, without bribing judges, at the national honey competition

PowerPoint Pollen Microscopy Slides: Courtesy of Peter Bray, Airborne Honey Ltd

5.45 PM CONTINUE HONEY TASTING, SOCIALISING WITH HUB COMPLIMENTARY PLATTERS

6.15 PM HUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Closure 6.55 pm or earlier

7.00 PM DINNER:Buffet Meal (two course) $36 per person.  BYO drink (beer and wine only).  Buffet Meal by Country Lane Catering with kitchen duties and table setup by Abbeyfield; both from Leeston

Payment beforehand by invoice or cash at the event (no card payment available)