Meetings

The Onslow County Beekeepers Association (OCBA) membership meetings occur the 2nd Tuesday of every month from
7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Onslow County Farm Bureau Office
3965 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Meetings include educational components for beginner and experienced beekeepers, a question-and-answer session, association business and announcements. Raffle and 50/50 drawings are available to members only. 

Members are invited to come early and mingle with other beekeepers. 

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 7-9pm

2025 Leadership

President - John Gudger
Vice President - Jeff Crane
Secretary - Melissa Hight
Treasurer - Butch Lewis
3rd Year Director - Jeff Morton
2nd Year Director - Brenda Jenkins
1st Year Director - Noreen Wheeless

Committees

Social Committee Chair - Nancy Scozzari
Outreach Committee Chair - Lesley Ryder

2025 Dues

Chapter Membership:  $15 OCBA Membership  (annual)
Regular Membership:  $15 NCSBA member (annual)
Jan 1 – Dec 31

OCBA MEMBER BENEFITS:

monthly meetings & classes for beginner and experienced beekeepers
access to purchase local bees, honey and equipment
mentoring
association socials
equipment loans
book library
monthly newsletter
website resources

 Membership with NCSBA is not a requirement to become an OCBA member. However, there are many excellent perks to having a NCSBA membership to include membership to the largest volunteer led state beekeeping association in the United States, receiving quarterly Bee Buzz magazine, access to a complete library of beekeeping books and DVDs, and allows attendance to the annual Spring and Summer meetings where attendees hear prominent speakers, attend informational workshops,  and save money by shopping with vendors and meet other beekeepers.

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