Welcome, Jay! Wow! Two bee clubs, a growing number of hives, and journeyman classes? You're a very busy person! This is a great site and you are gonna love it here!
I'm a member of the Pierce County Beekeeping club and am also in the journeyman class. Nice to have another member close to home. I agree with KathyP, it helps to have your location...microclimates and all that!