GCBA September Meeting 9.4.2025

Healing from the Hive - An Introduction to Apitherapy w/ Marilyn Smith

Doors open @ 630 for snacks & chit chat (share a beverage or a bite!).  

Does anyone have a show & tell or something blooming? Any raffle items to bring?

***Please REGISTER  if attending to make for a quicker check-in process and remember to bring any old name badges or name badge holders if you took it home by accident. Reach out to Marilyn if any questions.***

Meeting Agenda Link:

Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/crc-aghy-iea

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REMINDERS:

*Sept 15th is the deadline to register for NC State Fair entries!                    https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/2025-nc-state-fair/competitions/general-competitions/bees-honey

*We have adopted a handful of WNC Beekeepers who lost hives and bees.  If you are interested in assisting with regrowth and replacement, please reply!  We are still ironing out details and specific needs.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

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WANTED:

**We are looking for one more Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Officer/Executive Committee Candidates  - If interested, please contact Bob Holtaway.

GCBA equipment and property!  If you've got anything that belongs to the club (Bee Jubilee signs, T posts, who knows what's out there), please bring it to the meeting or get it to a board member ASAP.  Thanks!

Committee Leads & Helpers Needed- If you have a talent or skill you would like to contribute, we can put it to good use!

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Christi Henthorn - 907.738.9047

President - Granville County Beekeepers Association

9th Annual Bee Jubilee June 27, 2026 @ the Granville County Expo Center

Find us on Facebook!   http://www.granvillecountybeekeepers.org/

Piedmont Advanced Beekeeper Journeyman Prep Course & NCSBA Testing Day

Saturday September 20th 830-530

Granville Extension Office - Lunch Provided

Sunday September 28th 9-3

Vance Co Farmer's Market Building, Henderson NC - Lunch Provided

 Journeyman Prep Course 9-2

 Testing starts @ 3pm for Certified - Journeyman - Master

**The Prep Course is in-person & remote.  Testing is in-person only.**

Build on your basic knowledge! All beekeepers are welcome to join. Course will cover the NCSBA Journeyman Prep Curriculum.

IN PERSON (both days, lunch included) $65

REMOTE $45

Sunday 28th TEST ONLY - NO CHARGE

Hosted by the Granville County & Vance Warren Beekeepers.  For more info, contact 907.738.9047

Piedmont Advanced Beekeeper Journeyman Prep Course & NCSBA Testing Day

Saturday September 20th 830-530

Granville Extension Office - Lunch Provided

Sunday September 28th 9-3

Vance Co Farmer's Market Building, Henderson NC - Lunch Provided

 Journeyman Prep Course 9-2

 Testing starts @ 3pm for Certified - Journeyman - Master

**The Prep Course is in-person & remote.  Testing is in-person only.**

Build on your basic knowledge! All beekeepers are welcome to join. Course will cover the NCSBA Journeyman Prep Curriculum.

IN PERSON (both days, lunch included) $65

REMOTE $45

Sunday 28th TEST ONLY - NO CHARGE

Hosted by the Granville County & Vance Warren Beekeepers.  For more info, contact 907.738.9047

GCBA November Meeting 11.6.2025

Cooking with Honey & Make and Takes

Doors open @ 530 for snacks & chit chat (share a beverage or a bite!).  

Does anyone have a show & tell or something blooming? Any raffle items to bring?

***Please REGISTER  if attending to make for a quicker check-in process and remember to bring any old name badges or name badge holders if you took it home by accident. Reach out to Marilyn if any questions.***

Meeting Agenda Link:

Google Meet Link: 

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

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WANTED:

GCBA equipment and property!  If you've got anything that belongs to the club (Bee Jubilee signs, T posts, who knows what's out there), please bring it to the meeting or get it to a board member ASAP.  Thanks!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS has a couple spots to fill for 2025

Committee Leads & Helpers Needed- If you have a talent or skill you would like to contribute, we can put it to good use!

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Christi Henthorn - 907.738.9047

President - Granville County Beekeepers Association

9th Annual Bee Jubilee June 27, 2026 @ the Granville County Expo Center

Find us on Facebook!   http://www.granvillecountybeekeepers.org/