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NWIBA 80/20 Split Program Rules

The Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association offers current members an opportunity to sell their hive products at our honey stand at the Lake County Fair each year. Below are the rules on how the 80/20 Split Program functions:

1. Revenue from all member supplied products is split between the member and the NWIBA with the member receiving 80% and the NWIBA receiving 20%.
2. Member supplied products must be a product of the hive including, but not limited to honey, wax, or pollen.
3. All member supplied products must be approved by the NWIBA board.
4. When a member is submitting products for approval, they must complete the 80/20 Split Program registration form which includes:

– Member name and contact information

– Product description

– Number of each type of item

– A photo of the product, if requested by the board.

5. Pricing of member products will be as shown on the registration form to coincide with NWIBA pricing.
6. Member supplied products must be produced by the member requesting the approval.
7. All member supplied products must be label free so that an appropriate NWIBA label can be added.
8. Members must submit the 80/20 Split Program registration form no later than August First, prior to the beginning of the Lake County Fair. The board reserves the right to make exceptions to the deadline.
9. If a product is approved that is similar to a product that the NWIBA will be offering at the fair, the NWIBA product will be sold first. If more than one member submits the same type and size product, the order in which member products will be sold will be drawn randomly for each type of product.
10. The NWIBA has up to thirty days from the end of the fair to mail payouts. Payouts will be made by check.
11. All products must meet or exceed all Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The donator/seller is responsible for maintaining any required licenses, permits, or registrations necessary.