Kalamazoo Bee Club Profile

• 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit educational organizations

• Donations and gifts are tax deductible

• Incorporated in the State of Michigan as a non-profit corporation

• Founded by Dr. Larry Connor, PhD, in 2008

• Dr. Connor is an internationally acclaimed bee expert

• 550 members as of January, 2012

• Membership is free – there are no dues

• Joining the Kalamazoo Bee Club simply requires signing up on an email list

• The club maintains a small club apiary for hands-on learning

• Governance is through a Board of Directors

• The Board operates under the Bylaws of the organization

• Bylaws provide for no less than 5 nor more than 12 directors

• Vacancies on the board are filled by the board

• Operating expenses typically run $300 per month, $3,600 per year

• Donations, gifts and fund-raising events provide operating funds

• Bylaws provide for a Finance Committee if the cash balance ever exceeds $5000

• Special events like Bee School are self-funded through registration fees

• The Board of Directors has a policy defining and prohibiting conflict of interest

• Financial statements are filed annually with the State and Federal governments

• The Board of Directors meets 7 times per year

Board of Directors:

• President: Dave Van Antwerp
• Vice President: Torrey Wenger
• Secretary: Wade Lawrence
• Treasurer: Craig Fuller
• Director: Janet DeZwaan
• Director: John Maile

Questions and suggestions are welcome.

To contact the Board of Directors, use the “Contact Us" link.