Hey Everybody – Here are a few exciting updates…
I hope everyone has managed to stay dry out there; I’ve been able to get a
1st – The Outer Banks Beekeepers’ Guild’s own Email Address, outerbanksbeekeepers@gmail.com, has been created!
This is great for any existing member/ newcomer with any Questions, Comments, or Concerns to use; as well as the public. I encourage everyone to offer it to anyone with interest in Beekeeping, Swarm Removal, Cut-Outs, Joining OBBG, Monthly Meetings, Events, etc.
2nd – The OBBG will be acquiring it’s own Computer in the near future!
We have a real need for one in order to centralize all the Documents, Files, & Data utilized by our group; it has everything we need for our Monthly Meetings, Presentations, & Future Events.
After a lot of research, discussion, & presentation of “Models Under Consideration” at the last meeting, our best bet is the HP 13 Model available at our Local Walmart for $599. I have included the Specs below, along with a Link to the Walmart Page (Online $649 vs. $599 In-Store).
HP Pavilion 13 Laptop 13.3“ – $649/$599 Locally
Key Specifications:
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Processor: 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-8145U
• Display: 13.3 inch diagonal FHD IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (onboard)
• Internal storage: 128 GB M.2 Solid State Drive
• Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 620
• Audio: B&O PLAY with dual speakers
• Battery Life:
Up to 11 hours (mixed usage)
Up to 9 hours and 30 minutes (video playback)
Up to 6 hours and 30 minutes (wireless streaming)
• Wireless: Realtek 802.11b/g/n/ac (2×2) and Bluetooth® 4.2 combo (MU-MIMO supported)
• Camera: Front-facing HP Wide Vision HD Webcam with integrated dual array digital microphones
• Product weight: 2.88 lb
• Keyboard: Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-Pavilion-13-Laptop-13-3-FHD-Intel-Core-i3-8145U-Intel-UHD-Graphics-620-128GB-SSD-8GB-SDRAM-Fingerprint-reader-13-an0031wm/468944420
We may purchase an Additional Warranty + Carrying Case to protect this investment to the fullest.
If anyone has input they’d like to offer regarding this choice, please feel free to contact me.
3rd – Steve Mace, Owner of the Beef Jerky Outlet, has expressed interest in offering Local OBX Honey! This would be a great outlet for any “surplus honey” (haha) you may have. If you’re interested, contact him at 252-619-0817 or by email at 761.outerbanks@beefjerkyoutlet.com. He’s been informed how special OBX Honey is, and the usual $15 – $20/lb Price reflects the – No Agricultural Chemical Influence, Production Cost, & Scarcity as most people save for Friends/Family.
Keep an eye out for our next Newsletter detailing the 2019 OBBG Library Initiative!
OBBG President,
Dalton Hyde