Some links from the presentation:
Presentations
September Meeting Small Batch Honey Harvesting: no extractor needed
Diana Dickinson
Diana is at the Master Level of the Oregon Master Beekeeper program, and also a team member of PUB’s Beekeeping Task Force and we’re thrilled to host her this month!
During my presentation on small-batch honey harvesting, I mentioned a number of products that I use. Here are the requested links.
Slanted bottom honey tank with two filters, used for crush-and-strain and for a last filtering of honey press honey:
Honey filters:
Two-gallon honey bucket:
Refractometer:
Honey press:
Linen apron from this Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/L8Q8
Leuchturm blank notebook (highly recommended for paper quality and durability): https://a.co/d/09zSt6PG
Pigma pens (highly recommended for ink quality):
Canon Selphy photo printer that prints sticky back photos from an iPhone or Android (better quality than the Canon Ivy)
Canon Ivy photo printer that prints sticky back photos from an iPhone or Android (less expensive but lower quality than the Selphy, but also slightly easier to use): https://a.co/d/0iVN1HfK
June Meeting 2026
OSBA Honey Judge Marjie Ehry
OSBA Honey Judge Marjie Ehry and her late husband Alan began their careers as commercial beekeepers in 1962, in Dundee, Oregon. Alan always knew this was what he wanted to do, and together they embraced the beekeeping life, which has been an amazing journey.
In the early 1960’s, Marjie and Alan joined the Oregon State Beekeepers Association and became submerged in every function of the group, including traveling to American Beekeeping Federation events.
In 1965, Marjie began helping set up the OSBA honey exhibit at the Oregon State Fair. Today, the Oregon Beekeepers’ display is the largest educational attraction in the Creative Living dept. at the state fair.
Next, she learned the ropes of judging honey, taking classes throughout the years to increase and refine her skills. She has mentored others and enjoys sharing her expertise on honey and products from the hive, while continuing her judging duties whenever needed.
Marjie was the Oregon Honey Queen program coordinator and chaperone 1969 – 1990 bringing two Queens to the National level (1969 Karen Peterson, 1987 Leslie Kuenzi).
She was a founding member of the Willamette Valley Beekeepers Association (1967); and served as OSBA President 1988 – 1992. She is a Lifetime Member of the Oregon State Beekeepers, the Willamette Beekeepers, and the Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Associations.
Marjie’s mission has been, and continues to be, sharing the story of the miraculous honey bee. She believes beekeepers should be very proud of the work they do. The challenges of nature, economics and manmade problems are best solved when beekeepers stick together. The future of our industry and the health of mankind depend on us.
MARJIE EHRY, ACTIVITIES:
● OREGON STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION. Member 1962 – present
● Lifetime member: OSBA, Willamette Valley & Tualatin Beekeepers
● OSBA – State Fair, Chair (beginning in 1966), coordinating events, assembling displays and honey judging
● Founding member of Willamette Valley Beekeepers Assoc. 1967- present (Founders: Bob & Betty Ramsey, Wes & Elise Kester, Alan & Marjie Ehry)
● School presentations, Honey bees and Beekeeping. 1965 – 2010
● Yamhill County and Dayton School District, 1966 -2015 (Title One, Budget Com., Parent Advisory)
● Oregon Farm Bureau, 1967 – 93, 2020
● Oregon Women for Agriculture, 1969 – present (Charter Member)
● OSBA Honey Queen Program, Chair 1969 – 1990 (Two National Queens: 1969 Karen Peterson, 1987 Leslie Kuenzi)
● OSU, Research & Advisory Board, “Top Ten” Ag Priorities, 1970
● OSBA, Legislative Comm. (OSU Bee Research Position) 1970 -73
● Oregon Department of Agriculture, Unity Group 1972 – 1980
● Farm Wife Forum, Milwaukee, Wi. 1973 (forming of AAW (American Agri-Women))
● American Agri-Women, 1973 – present (Charter Member)
● Oregon State University, Honey Judging Certification, 1978 (Dr. Mike Burgett)
● Oregon Agri-Business Council- Board 1984 – 1986
● Yamhill Education Service District, Board 1984 -96, 2000-03
● Yamhill County “Leader 85”, 1985
● Oregon Honey Festival, Organizer, 1985, Dundee
● OSBA, President 1988 – 1992 (first woman president of a bee association in the nation)
● National Honey Board – Nomination com. & Alt. Board Mem. 1988 – 1995
● OSU, Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, Centennial Committee, “100 YEARS OF PROGRESS,” 1888 – 1988
● OWA (Oregon Women for Agriculture) President – 1992 – 1994
● AAW National Small Crops Chair – 1993 -1997
● Oregon School Board Assoc. – Leadership Oregon 1995
● Chairman 1995 AAW Nat. Convention 1995
● Ciba-Geigy Corporation, Leadership ‘95 Conference – Greensboro, NC.
● AAW National – Leaven Award 1997
● Yamhill County Planning Commission Board, 2001- 2022
● In addition: Honorary Chapter Farmer, Corvallis FFA, 1960 (women could not be official members until 1969)
Optimization for Honey
Fonta Molyneaux
Reactions & Allergy in the Bee Hive 2026
Cheryl Wright, Oregon Master Beekeeper, nurse practitioner
- Significance
- Hymenoptera Identification
- Venom Characteristics
- Sting Reactions &Pathophysiology
- Inflammatory response (expected)
- Pharmacology
- Unexpected reactions
- Hypersensitivity–anaphylaxis
- Pharmacology
- Inflammatory response (expected)
- Immunotherapy
Charlie Vanden Heuvel – Pro Active vs Reactive
Charlie Vanden Heuvel re-acquainted himself with tending to honey bees as he settled down. Rather than dipping his toe into the hobby, he dove in through attending multiple bee clubs, entering the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program and, most helpfully, mentoring other beekeepers throughout the Columbia Gorge. Currently at the Master Level of the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program and an Instructor and Mentor for the Apprentice Program for the Columbia Gorge region.
Splits and Swarm Prevention with Mandy Shaw
Mandy is a longtime beekeeper who maintains a number of different hives with an emphasis on bee health and nutrition. She is a former PUB President, podcaster, and owner of Bella Beek (beekeeping suits, veils, and supplies).
November 2025 Meeting
Brian Fackler / Nosema
Brian Fackler is a Cornell Master Beekeeper and Washington State Master Beekeeper, serving as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Portland Urban Beekeepers. He is an experienced apiarist with extensive beekeeping experience throughout the Portland metropolitan area and along the Oregon coast.
October 2025 Meeting
Reading the Combs: Understanding Bee Biology Over the Course of the Season
Randy Oliver Grass Valley CA
Randy Oliver is a lifelong beekeeper, researcher, and educator with over five decades of experience in apiculture. After beginning as a hobbyist in 1966, he earned degrees in biological sciences with a specialization in entomology before establishing a large-scale migratory beekeeping operation in California, now managed with his sons Eric and Ian. Widely known for his applied research on honey bee health and practical solutions to modern beekeeping challenges, Randy has published monthly articles in American Bee Journal since 2006 and is a sought-after speaker at beekeeping conferences worldwide. Through his writing and presentations, he is dedicated to translating complex scientific research into clear, useful guidance for beekeepers of all levels.
September 2025 Presentation
Tim Schuler Richland NJ Fall Management and Winter Preparation