09/20/2024
Dear Taylor County Beekeepers Club Members and Supporters,
After many years of dedication and community involvement, we are formally announcing the closure of the Taylor County Beekeepers Club. Founded in 2013, our club aimed to educate and unite area beekeeping enthusiasts, promote cooperation, and raise awareness about the vital role of honey bees and other pollinators in our environment. Together, we achieved these goals through monthly meetings, educational booths at festivals, and open hive demonstrations.
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all our members and supporters for their enthusiasm and commitment. A very special thank you goes to those who served as elected officers, contributing their time and effort to help the club continue. We are also deeply grateful to the Taylor County Extension Office for hosting our meetings and events through the club's lifetime.
As we close this chapter, we have donated the remaining funds in our club account to the UF Foundation's Honey Bee Research Fund, supporting ongoing research and education in beekeeping at the UF IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory.
Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey. Though our club is ending, our shared passion for beekeeping and the well-being of other pollinators will continue.
Warm regards,
Trey Blue
Former President, Taylor County Beekeepers Club
