FLBC Officers

On January 15, 2023 the FLBC members held elections for officers of the club.  We welcome the following beekeepers to their new leadership roles. 

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the club,
you can send a note to the Officers at hello@fingerlakesbeeclub.com.

President
Still Needed!

Vice President
Nancy Walker Munkenbeck

I don’t remember when I joined the bee club - it was over 15 years ago.  I’ve  been keeping a few hives since then, trying all sorts of methods of maintaining hives and enjoying the buzz. Before retirement I taught chemistry laboratory at Cornell with some excursions teaching intro bio at a few colleges. My graduate work (long ago) was in domestic animal behavior. I live in Ellis Hollow on a sheep farm. I hope to add to background work for the club such as identifying speakers/leaders for topics/workshops/gatherings (future???). I’m not an expert on Zoom, and I’m a slow typist, but I’m good on the telephone.

Secretary
Uniit Carruyo

Treasurer
George Myers
I’m entering my ninth year of beekeeping. I’ve had great joy managing my hives, and have learned most of what I know from my FLBC mentor and the club members who are always willing to share their expertise.  When not tending the bees, I am a classical violist who tries hard not to get stung on the hand before a concert.

Webmaster

Allison Kootsikas

I’m starting my 3rd year of beekeeping. I’d been interested in bees for years, after helping a friend harvest their honey, but did not have the space to keep bees. Fast forward a few years, throw in in a meeting of a member at a Farmer’s Market, gaining great advice from her and the FLBC, and I’m managing 4 hives with my wife. When not at my hives, I can be found teaching 6th grade Science in Ithaca. I hope to bring beekeeping to the school!

Apiary Manager
Still Needed