The Sampson County Beekeepers Association is a Chapter of the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. We abide by the bylaws of the NCSBA and have elected officers that represent our chapter at state meetings.
The SCBA is a part of one of the oldest, largest and most active state beekeeping organizations in the nation. Read here about the history of the NCSBA. (It is an actual book from the NC State archives) Picture to the left is an 1800's era veil. Notice the pipe for smoking.
President: Carrie Vann
Vice President: Tammy Rhye-Butler
Secretary: Leigh Sumner
Treasurer: Sarah Smith
Board of Directors Education Committee
Wayne Brewster Jolene Kleinert
Ralph Faircloth Nicole Naylor
Annette Parrish Leon Relaford
Monthly meetings with programs or speakers
Information exchange with other beekeepers
Mentoring programs where beekeepers help each other learn about bees
Annual beekeeping schools of instruction
Annual picnics and socials
Opportunity to join the Master Beekeeper Program
Encourage better beekeeping methodology
Promote cooperation among the beekeepers of the state and nation
Reach a common understanding regarding our problems and their solutions
Maintain friendly and helpful relations among beekeeping advocates
Develop markets for beekeeping products
Foster closer cooperation among members of the NCSBA
Improve purposes relating to honey bees and beekeeping exclusively for its members and the general public