February 2009 Honey Queen Report
February 19th, 2009 | 
Author: Hello, Fellow Beekeepers!
I hope you (and your bees) are well and have been enjoying the brief glimpses of spring appearing out of the cold every now and then!
Let me share with you what I have been doing lately as Collin County Honey Queen.
January 7: Nicole Pettibon (Texas Honey Queen); Kaylynn Mansker (Collin County Honey Princess); Mrs. Mansker, Mrs. Acevedo, and I met at the home of Sarah Kornfield (former Collin County, Texas, and American Honey Queen) for media training. We learned about voice projection, developing primary messages, bridging, introductory speeches, answering questions, and more. We had impromptu opportunities experimenting with speeches and presentations. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn from Sarah Kornfield.
January 9: I was at Marion Elementary in Allen for a beekeeping presentation to second to sixth graders. I had no observation hive, nevertheless, the students were aptly inspired by seeing posters and equipment. Intrigued by the subject of honey bees, they asked many questions resulting in the question-and-answer time being nearly as long as the presentation.
January 19: I attended the CCHBA board meeting and learned about the work and willingness to serve making this incredible association possible. It made me realize how many small details must be planned and attended to every month of the year for this organization to run smoothly. I am motivated to find ways in which I can help even more.
Upcoming events include beekeeping classes at the Talberts’ honey house (starting January 24), and a visit to the Ft. Worth Livestock Show. I will keep you posted.
I visited my bees this past weekend, and found that all are over-wintering well with eggs in every hive. I also found a bee carrying some pale yellow pollen — perhaps it was the same that we discussed last meeting.
I look forward to seeing you all in February!
Queen Allison
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About Allison Adams
Allison Adams is the 2009 Collin County Honey Queen. She is the seventeen-year-old daughter of Ned and Caryl Adams of Plano, Texas. She began beekeeping five years ago through the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association youth scholarship program and has thoroughly enjoyed it ever since. She also finds pleasure in drawing, cooking, gardening, sewing, English country dancing, and most of all, spending time with her family.
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