DBKA Vacancies

GENERAL SECRETARY

The position of General Secretary of the Devon Beekeepers' Association will fall vacant from March 2012.

This is an interesting and influential role involving communication with all DBKA Branches, other County Associations and BBKA. The position will also involve promoting DBKA through local and national news media. Applicants should be experienced beekeepers who would enjoy the administration of a complex organisation and with a passion for the craft of beekeeping.

Enquiries in confidence and further information can be made to the retiring General Secretary, Andrew Kyle.

Applications by letter by November 30, 2011 to:
Mr Colin Sherwood, Chairman DBKA
The Pheasantry, Combe Raleigh, Honiton EX14 4TG 
c.j.sherwood@btinternet.com

[October 2011]

EDITOR OF 'BEEKEEPING' MAGAZINE

The position of Editor of 'Beekeeping' will fall vacant from March 2012. Devon Beekeepers is seeking a new Editor from that time.

This is a vital position in DBKA and involves contact with leading beekeepers and beekeeping organisations in Devon, the UK and abroad. Opportunites for original thinking and presentation of the vital topics of modern beekeeping are exciting and endless.

A thorough knowledge of the craft is important and some skills in word processing will be needed. The technical side of the magazine production is not complicated and production details are managed by our helpful printers in Newton Abbot.

The current editor, Glyn Davies, is willing to support the new appointee and is available for confidential, informal enquiries.

Applications by letter by November 30, 2011 to:
Mr Colin Sherwood, Chairman DBKA
The Pheasantry, Combe Raleigh, Honiton EX14 4TG 
c.j.sherwood@btinternet.com

[October 2011]

COVENANT TREASURER

DBKA is seeking a member to take on the very important role of Covenant Treasurer from March 2012.

This position has trusteeship of DBKA and carries a vote at the Executive Council. DBKA takes advantage of its charity status by reclaiming members' tax paid on their subscriptions from the Inland Revenue (through the Gift Aid scheme). All cash recovered is paid directly back to members' branch funds.

Outline job description:
To receive the annual covenant return from the DBKA Branch Treasurers before June 30, annually. To record and collate these returns into one summary for submission to HM Tax Authority to enable any repayment to be received before September 30. To liaise with DBKA Treasurer to ensure the correct amount is refunded to each DBKA Branch Treasurer. Knowledge of MS Excel or similar is an important advantage.

For further information, please contact:
Mr Roger Lacey
Gatchell House, Toadpit Lane, Ottery St Mary,
EX11 1TR
roger60@talktalk.net

[October 2011]

URGENTLY NEEDED - for the DEVON COUNTY SHOW

Two outstanding people are urgently needed to manage two of the prestigious stands in the Bees & Honey Marquee at the Devon County Show, and join the DBKA Show Committee which has delivered a Devon County Agricultural Association Gold Medal display two years running.

The stalls are the Information Gazebo, and the 'Taste of Honey' Stall.  Both Managers will each have a team of stewards to manage over the 3 days of the Show, and will need to be available to put up and break down their stalls (with help, of course!!) on the Wednesday before and Sunday after the Show.  Committee meetings occur approximately five times a year and are usually held at the Tom Cobley Inn at Spreyton.

For more information, please contact Ruth Neal, DBKA Show Chairman & Secretary, 01805-601715, ruthmneal@aol.com.

[November 2011]

WINTER LOSSES COORDINATOR

The position of Winter Losses Coordinator for the Devon Beekeepers' Association will fall vacant from March 2012.

The role involves contacting each of the eleven branches with a simple questionnaire for a random survey of members to quantify the extent and probable reasons for honeybee colony losses over the winter. The post-holder will be required to assemble the findings into a report for the Executive Committee.

Enquiries in confidence and further information can be made to Colin Sherwood, Chairman DBKA.

Applications by letter by November 30, 2011 to:
Mr Colin Sherwood, Chairman DBKA
The Pheasantry, Combe Raleigh, Honiton EX14 4TG
c.j.sherwood@btinternet.com

[October 2011]