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From: David R. Tarpy via ncsba-chapters-list <ncsba-chapters-list AT rtpnet.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [NCSBA-Chapters] Apiculture webinar
To: County Listserv <ncsba-chapters-list AT rtpnet.org>
Cc: NCSBA Executive Committee <ncsba-list AT rtpnet.org>


Hi everyone,

Last night, we had our latest webinar on apiculture and beekeeping. Thanks to the Mecklenburg County Beekeepers for hosting as well as to all of the CES extension agents who assisted in making it happen for their local beekeeper clientele. We recorded the session last night, a link to which is now posted on our website at:

http://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/apiculture/beekeeping-webinars/

Several of you had requested this recording with the intent of projecting it for your local chapter on their regular meeting date, so again thank you for doing so. I think it should make for an effective monthly meeting, stimulating much discussion. Since the topic was on our new citizen science project, I encourage everyone and anyone to participate!

In other news, to help put a great capstone on National Pollinator Week, the President of the United States has just issued a memorandum directing government agencies to take additional steps to help honey bees and other pollinators:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/06/20/new-steps-protect-pollinators-critical-contributors-our-nation-s-economy

This effort was helped in large part by the Bee Informed Partnership, a collaborative network of scientists who have been working with beekeepers nationwide to help improve colony losses. We are very excited by this positive step to help our pollinator communities.

Thanks again, everyone! Sincerely, David




On Jun 19, 2014, at 11:31 AM, David R. Tarpy wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I just wanted to remind you of our next upcoming beekeeping webinar TONIGHT (see logon details below). Please disseminate and share this invitation to everyone and anyone who might be interested!
>
> The topic for the session is The NCSU Swarm Collective: taking part in a citizen science beekeeping project. Many thanks to the Mecklenburg County Beekeepers for hosting. A full list of our beekeeping webinars can be found on our website at http://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/apiculture/beekeeping-webinars/.
>
> If this is the first time you will be using Collaborate, you may be prompted to download some software which may take anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes depending upon your Internet connection speed. You can pre-configure your system with the required software by going to the support page located at: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/
> Please make sure your computer has a microphone and speakers (or preferably earbuds if you are an individual attendee) to be able to talk and hear while you are in the Collaborate session.
>
> Once installed, or if you're a returning user, you should be able to simply click on the link (up to 30 minutes prior to the starting time), log on (as a 'Guest' user), and the system will download a (non-permanent) Java cookie to your computer and automatically start. If you have any initial problems, here are a couple of tips that have helped others successfully log on in the past:
>
> 1. If you have your browser security settings set at high, it might block any automatic downloads to your computer. You might wish to lower these settings just until the system is up and running, it will not harm your computer.
> 2. Be sure to log on as a 'Guest', not a system user (unless you already have an account with Colllaborate, e.g. county field faculty).
>
> As for user etiquette, please keep your microphone icon OFF unless you wish to ask a question. This will keep any audio feedback to a minimum for everyone. If you do wish to ask a question, please raise your virtual hand using the RAISE HAND icon on the top left of the window. You can also type your question in the 'Chat' window, which I will be able to see (but not might be able to get to, depending on how many questions come in at once!).
>
> I'm looking forward to another successful webinar on apiculture. We'll see you tonight!
>
> Sincerely, David
>
> ***********************************
> You have been invited to attend the following  online  Blackboard Collaborate Web Conference session created by drtarpy.
>
> Session Name:
>       Mecklenburg County Beekeepers 06-19-14
>
> Session Details:
>
>       Starts: Jun 19, 2014 7:00 PM
>       Ends: Jun 19, 2014 9:00 PM
>       Join Session: https://collaborate.wolfware.ncsu.edu:443/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1390626288076
>
>
> To join the session, click on the Join Session link.
>
> Enter your email address at the login prompt.
>
> This session does not require a password to join. Please leave the password field blank.
>
> You may join the session 30 minutes prior to the start time.
>
> To add a session to your calendar, click on the Add to Calendar link.
>
> If this is the first time you will be using Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing, you may be prompted to download some software which may take anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes depending upon your Internet connection speed. You can pre-configure your system with the required software by going to the support page located at: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/
> Please make sure your computer has a microphone and speakers to be able to talk and hear while you are in the  Blackboard Collaborate Web Conference session.
>
>
> ******************************
> David R. Tarpy
> Associate Professor and Extension Apiculturist
> Department of Entomology, Campus Box 7613
> North Carolina State University
> Raleigh, NC  27695-7613
> TEL: (919) 515-1660
> FAX: (919) 515-7746
> LAB: (919) 513-7702
> WEB: http://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/profile/david-tarpy/
> EMAIL: david_tarpy AT ncsu.edu
> ************
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