The 2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow is just four months away.

Register before October 15, 2014 to receive the early registration discount!

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Bee Our Guest at the 2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow! The conference will be held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California, January 6-10, 2015. The ABF conference committee is busy putting together the conference agenda with everything you’ve asked for – outstanding educational sessions, a robust tradeshow, multiple networking opportunities and more!

We’ve heard your feedback and we’ve made a few enhancements to better accommodate your needs. The 2015 conference agenda will feature:

·  Presentations and workshops for all levels of beekeeping led by industry experts

·  Keynote presentations by Graham White, a noted beekeeper, writer and environmental activist, and Mark Winston, a highly-regarded, widely-published bee biologist

·  A tradeshow highlighting products and services in the beekeeping industry

·  Opportunities to network with beekeepers of all levels, vendors and industry experts

·  2015 American Honey Queen Coronation, American Honey Show & Auction and more!

Host Hotel - The Disneyland Hotel:

The Disneyland Hotel is the host hotel for the 2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow. Located in the heart of Anaheim, California, the hotel is just steps away from the Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District. Features of the hotel include:

·  AAA Four Diamond Hotel

·  975 guest rooms and suites which are anything but standard

·  Non-smoking hotel

·  Complimentary wired and wireless internet, fitness center and self-parking

·  Irons, ironing boards, refrigerators, coffee makers, hairdryers and safes in each room

·  Laundry services

·  All-new center courtyard area featuring three stunning pools and an island-themed restaurant

·  Room service

Reservations:

The discounted group rate for the conference is $109.00 (+ tax, currently at 17%). A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Disneyland® Resort by calling (714) 520-5005, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST or on-line at http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/gdaa15b.

The reservation deadline is Monday, December 15, 2014 or before the group rooms are sold out. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card for the first night’s guestroom rate and tax charge.

Cancellation Policy for the Disneyland Hotel:

The Disneyland Hotel allows individual room cancellations without penalty up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled arrival date. Advance deposits are refundable only if timely notice of cancellation is given and a cancellation number is provided by the Hotel.

Check-In/Check-Out Time for the Disneyland Hotel:

The check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow (Schedule at a Glance)
Tuesday, January 6
Morning/Afternoon: / Committee Meetings
Wednesday, January 7
Morning: / Opening General Session with Keynote Presentation
Noon: / Tradeshow Opens
State Delegates Lunch
Afternoon: / Shared Interest Group Meetings
ABF New Member Orientation
Honey Show Judging
Evening: / Welcome Reception with Entertainment in the Tradeshow & Live Auction
Thursday, January 8
Morning: / ABF Auxiliary Breakfast/Meeting *
All Day: / General Session
Tradeshow
Evening: / Sioux Honey Tour and Medieval Times Dinner and Entertainment *
Friday, January 9
Morning: / Track Sessions
Kids and Bees Program
Noon: / Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees Luncheon *
Afternoon: / Keynote Presentation
ABF Business Meeting
Honey Show Live Auction in the Tradeshow
All Day: / Tradeshow w/Silent Auction
Evening: / Free to socialize with your new beekeeping friends
Saturday, January 10
Morning: / Tradeshow
Morning/Afternoon: / Interactive Workshops
Evening: / ABF Annual Banquet *

*Separate registration required

Tradeshow:

The 2015 tradeshow is yet another place where you can learn about the latest products and services available to beekeepers. We anticipate more than 50 exhibitors, all anxious to meet with you to show you the latest in beekeeping innovations. The tradeshow will be open each day of the conference.

Auctions:

Live and silent auctions have become a tradition of the conference. A variety of honey and bee-themed items will be available through the auction with all proceeds benefiting the ABF and the American Honey Queen program. Donations for the silent auction will be accepted onsite at the conference.

The 2015 American Honey Show:

The 2015 American Honey Show will also be held during the conference. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your bees' abilities to produce the purest honey, the best wax and the most goodies. The Honey Show will showcase the best examples of honey and beeswax. It includes 12 classes for honey, four for beeswax and the gift basket class. After the entries are judged, they will be auctioned to benefit the American Honey Queen program.

Thursday Sioux Honey Tour followed by dinner and entertainment:

On Thursday afternoon we will have the opportunity to join folks from the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) conference for a joint tour of the Sioux Honey warehouse. We will depart the hotel at 2:00 PM to spend a few hours touring and socializing at Sioux Honey. Then, ABF attendees will have the option to return to the hotel for a free evening or continue meeting new friends at Medieval Times, where we will enjoy dinner and entertainment. Separate registration is required.

ABF Annual Banquet:

The ABF Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday evening. The banquet will feature the coronation of the 2015 American Honey Queen and Princess, as well as the ABF Sweepstakes. Separate registration is required.

Register now to ensure your place at the 2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow.

You can easily register online at www.nabeekeepingconference.com or use the registration form included on the following pages. Additional conference details will be posted to the website as they become available.

2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow Registration Form (1 of 2)

Please complete and fax to 404.240.0998 or mail to:
ABF, 3525 Piedmont Road, Building 5, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305
Questions? Please contact the ABF at 404.760.2875 or

Contact Information (please print):

First Name: Last Name:

Prefix (Mr. Mrs. Dr., etc.): Suffix (Jr. PhD., etc.):

Company:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Postal Code: Country:

Preferred Telephone: Cell Number:

E-Mail Address:

Registration Rates:

Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following organizations to receive the Member Rate (please select all that apply):

American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) / California State Beekeepers Association
National Honey Packers Dealers Association (NHPDA) / Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA)

Please select the appropriate rate:

Early Registration
(by 10/15/2014) / Regular Registration
(between 10/16-12/10/2014)
Category / Member / Non-Member / Member / Non-Member
Single Registrant / $235.00 / $295.00 / $285.00 / $345.00
Family (2 people) / $345.00 / $405.00 / $395.00 / $455.00
Single Day Rate – Wednesday / $75.00 / $90.00 / $90.00 / $105.00
Single Day Rate – Thursday / $75.00 / $90.00 / $90.00 / $105.00
Single Day Rate – Friday / $75.00 / $90.00 / $90.00 / $105.00
Single Day Rate – Saturday / $75.00 / $90.00 / $90.00 / $105.00
Family Day Rate – Wednesday / $105.00 / $120.00 / $120.00 / $135.00
Family Day Rate – Thursday / $105.00 / $120.00 / $120.00 / $135.00
Family Day Rate – Friday / $105.00 / $120.00 / $120.00 / $135.00
Family Day Rate – Saturday / $105.00 / $120.00 / $120.00 / $135.00
Student Rate / $25.00 per day (Please contact Regina Robuck at 404.760.2887 or to register under this rate.

Family is defined as 2 adults and any children living in the same household.

If you selected the Family Rate, please indicate your guest’s first and last name here:

**Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations received in writing on or prior to 12/10/14 will be refunded minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Registration cancellations received after 12/10/14 will not be refunded.

2015 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow Registration Form (2 of 2)

Please indicate any special needs/services or dietary considerations required:

Emergency Contact Name: Telephone #:

How many ABF conferences have you attended in the past?

□ This is my first ABF conference □ 2-4 □ 5-10 □ 11-15 □ 16 or more

Which of the following would best describe your beekeeping operation?

□ Honey Producer/Pollinator □ Package Bee and Queen Bee Breeder

□ Honey Producer/Packer □ Small Scale/Sideliner

□ Equipment Supplier □ Service Provider

Donations:

Honey Queen Fund / Honey Defense Fund / Legislative
Fund / Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees / Friends of the Bee Fund / Research Fund
$25.00 / $25.00 / $25.00 / $25.00 / $25.00 / $25.00
$50.00 / $50.00 / $50.00 / $50.00 / $50.00 / $50.00
$75.00 / $75.00 / $75.00 / $75.00 / $75.00 / $75.00
$100.00 / $100.00 / $100.00 / $100.00 / $100.00 / $100.00
$200.00 / $200.00 / $200.00 / $200.00 / $200.00 / $200.00

Optional Activities:

Auxiliary Breakfast
Thursday, 1/8/15 / Sioux Honey Tour (Only)
Thursday, 1/8/15 / Sioux Honey Tour w/Medieval Times
Thursday, 1/8/15 / Foundation Luncheon
Friday, 1/9/15 / ABF
Annual Banquet
Saturday, 1/10/15
1 Person - $42.50 / 1 Person - $20 / 1 Person - $60 / 1 Person - $45 / 1 Person - $70
2 People - $85 / 2 People - $40 / 2 People - $120 / 2 People - $90 / 2 People - $140

Payment:

Registration Rate: / $ / Check Enclosed
(made payable to American Beekeeping Federation)
Donations: / $
Optional Activities: / $ / Visa MasterCard
American Express
Total Due: / $

Name (as it appears on credit card):

Billing Address:

City: State: Postal Code: Country:

Credit Card Number: Security Code:

Expiration Date: Card Holder’s Signature: