Bees are a fascinating topic. It is amazing to think that the hive is a complex, highly organized unit that is self-renewing. The bees can regulate their temperature and the queen controls density by monitoring egg production. The queen and her worker bees monitor each other through chemical signals to ensure the survival of their genes and the overall hive. Each has a specified role. If one sector falls, the hive collapses into chaos, and dies.

You might ask: how does this apply to our region and the society as a whole? We can learn a lot from  the hive mentality. As a society we must work together for the health and wellness of the Florida Region. Each of us should take on an active and defined role to help promote our mission statement and foster relationships that expand our membership. We as the society’s worker bees need to be prepared to execute plans that will ensure the long-term survival of our society and the continuation of our purpose. Overall, this means participation in events and promoting ASPRS.