The public service points are a key element of
the master beekeeper program. Points may be acquired by performing
the following activities:
A.
Presentations on beekeeping and related topics to non-beekeeping
groups.
B. Programs on beekeeping and related topics
to school groups.
C. Presentation of WSBA or WA State approved
programs to beekeeping groups.
D. Publication of beekeeping and related
topic articles in journals, newsletters, etc.
E. Serving as an officer/director/trustee
of a local beekeeping organization.
F. Working at a beekeeping exhibit open
to the public.
G. Assisting 4-H or FFA members, and other
youths with beekeeping projects.
H.
Serving as an officer/board member/regional representative
of the WSBA.
I. Programs/lectures/demonstrations on specific
beekeeping topics to beekeeping groups.
J. Judging honey and/or beekeeping products
at fairs and other competitions.
K. Conducting courses for advanced beekeepers.
L. Provide one to one instruction to beginning
beekeepers.
M. Give courses to beginning beekeepers.
N. Perform special programs, work, courses,
exhibits, or other efforts approved by the WSBA MBC.
The following general rules apply:
A maximum of 50% of accumulated units may be
obtained in one category.
1 unit equals 1 hour, with a maximum of 3 units
per presentation in categories A, B, C, I, K and M.
1 unit equals 2 hours with a maximum of 3 units
per recipient in categories G and L.
5 units for an article published in a national
magazine or publishing one state or local association newsletter.
2 units for an article published in a local or state newsletter
as specified in category D.
15 units for serving as an elected officer
for one year, and 5 units for serving as a trustee/-executive
board member for one year as specified in categories E & H.
1 unit equals 2 hours in category F.
1 unit equals 1 hour in category J.
A passing grade of 75 percent on examinations
is required.
