1. ANNUAL SUMMER conference
AUGust13-17, 2018
Hampton roads convention center Hampton, Virginia

2. WHAT IS EAS?
Non-profit, volunteer-run, regional beekeeping organization
Founded in 1955
Largest non-commercial beekeeping organization in the US and Canada
Purpose:
The Society shall provide the opportunity and means for its members, the beekeeping community and our industry business partners to gain and share apicultural information and education.

3. WHAT IS EAS?
Goals:
The Society will plan and hold an annual conference for the distribution of information relative to apiculture, and to expand the knowledge of the membership in the art and science of apiculture.
The Society will provide grants for research into current problems facing apiculture.
The Society will develop and administer a Master Beekeeper certification program.

4. Hosting EAS Annual Conference
VIRGINIA
Hosting EAS Annual Conference
August 13-17, 2018
The Powhatan Confederacy was a league of over 30 Algonquian speaking Native American tribes residing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Southern Maryland. The tribes spoke the Algonquian language which was a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Powhatan peoples.

5. First British Colony in North America
VIRGINIA
First British Colony in North America
The Powhatan Confederacy was a league of over 30 Algonquian speaking Native American tribes residing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Southern Maryland. The tribes spoke the Algonquian language which was a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Powhatan peoples.
SPEAKERS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

6. NATIVE AMERICAN WELCOME/ GREETING
VIRGINIA
Home of Chief Powhatan (Wahunsenacawh), Leader of Tsenacommacah Nation &
Father of Pocohantas
The Powhatan Confederacy was a league of over 30 Algonquian speaking Native American tribes residing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Southern Maryland. The tribes spoke the Algonquian language which was a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Powhatan peoples.
NATIVE AMERICAN WELCOME/ GREETING

7. Entry Point of Honey Bees in North America
VIRGINIA
Entry Point of Honey Bees in North America
Jamestown, Virginia
The Powhatan Confederacy was a league of over 30 Algonquian speaking Native American tribes residing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Southern Maryland. The tribes spoke the Algonquian language which was a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Powhatan peoples.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!

8. Hampton, Virginia 4000 FREE Parking Spaces Over 300,000 square feet
There are 4,000 free parking spaces at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.
Hampton, Virginia
4000 FREE Parking Spaces

9. Within one day’s drive (10 hours) of 40% of u.s. population
20 Minutes from two International Airports
Norfolk
Newport News/Williamsburg
15 Minutes from Amtrak Train Station
5 Minutes from Interstate-64
2 International Airports less than 20 minutes away (Norfolk & Newport News/Williamsburg)
Amtrack train station less than 15 minutes away
Interstate 64 less than 5 minutes away

10. Registration, KEYNOTES, workshops, Vendors, honey show, apiary, etc
Registration, KEYNOTES, workshops, Vendors, honey show, apiary, etc. ALL IN ONE ACCESSIBLE LOCATION

11. Hotel convention Center
Connected by a covered walkway

12. EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON CONFERENCE HOTEL
Single or Double $115 per night
3 People $125
4 People $135
plus tax
2-room Suites with Sleeper Sofa
Fridge, Microwave and Wet Bar
King suites or two doubles plus pull-out sleeper sofa is flexible arrangement for two beekeeping buddies or for the whole family to enjoy a summer vacation

13. Conference Hotel includes
Complimentary Made to order Breakfast & Evening Reception with Hor ďoeuvres & 2 bar drinks

14. PARTNER HOTELS Courtyard Marriott Crown Plaza Hampton Marina
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn Express
All offering EAS discounted rates

15. Camping at historic fort monroe
20 minutes from Convention Center on the grounds of historic Fort Monroe
This small park is attached to Ft Monroe National Monument. Called the "colonies" because there are only 13 full sites, each named after one of the original 13 colonies. The beach is a 1 minute walk, fishing peir 5 min drive, its in historical Fort Monroe, their is a great restaurant with pool and beach access with lifeguards within a 5 min walk.
The Colonies
RV and Travel Park

16. EAS Summer Conference 3-DAY CONFERENCE
(Wednesday- FRIDAY)
2-Day SHORT COURSE (Monday & Tuesday)
Keynote Plenary Speakers
Afternoon Workshops
Honey Exchange & Honey Show
Evening Activities & Banquet
Children’s Beekeeping Activities
EAS Annual Members Meeting
Live & Silent Auction
Vendors/Trade Hall & MORE
Beginning & Intermediate Classes
Advanced Workshops
& MORE

17. Six Short Course Tracks
Subject to change
Beginner
Intermediate
Electronic Hive Monitoring
Excellence in Honey and Hive Products
Queen Rearing
Apiary/Top Bar Hives

18. SAMPLE OF 2018 SPEAKERS
Subject to change
Celia Davis, NDB (National Diploma in Beekeeping ,UK)
Dr. Jamie Ellis, University of Florida
Randy Oliver, Scientific Beekeeping
Mike Palmer, French Hill Apiaries, Vermont
Sammy Ramsey, University of Maryland
Dr. Juliana Rangel, Texas A & M
Dr. Kirsten Traynor, American Bee Journal
Dr. Jennifer Tsuruda, Clemson University
Michael Young, MBe, Institute of Northern Ireland Beekeepers
and MANY more

19. Social/Educational activities
Free Screening of Queen of the Sun
Beekeeper Beach Bash with Bee Olympics
Honey Chef Michael Young
Silent and Live Auction
Field Trips:
Jamestown, point of entry for honey bees in North America
St. George’s Brewery
Virginia Living Museum
Paradise Ocean Club
Subject to change

20. Master Beekeeper Program
Certifying competent bee masters to provide education and assistance to beginning beekeepers and serve in other capacities in the community as experts in beekeeping
Written exam
Lab exam
Oral exam
Field exam

21. Space for over 60 vendors & Non-Profits in trade hall

22. HONEY EXCHANGE
Bring up to three jars

23. Honey, Wax, Candles, Mead, Gift Baskets, Photography, Gadgets, etc.
HONEY SHOW
Honey, Wax, Candles, Mead, Gift Baskets, Photography, Gadgets, etc.

24. VSBA’s 100-year Anniversary
Celebrate
VSBA’s 100-year Anniversary
With Us!

25. MEMBERSHIP
You must be a member of EAS to participate in the Conference, Short Course, receive the EAS Journal or other activities.
1 year Individual/Family (Paper Journal or Electronic delivery); $25
2 year Individual/Family (Electronic delivery); $45
3 year Individual/Family (Electronic delivery); $65
Life Membership Dues (Electronic delivery); $250
Association(State/county/Regional)  Membership is $50 annually
Corporate Membership is  $50 annually

26. August 13-17, 2018 Hampton, Virginia
Details/info:
Volunteers: