- To help disseminate the latest information
and improved methods of beekeeping.
- To promote fellowship and cooperation among
- To cultivate a friendly relationship between
honey producers and consumers.
- To assist, whenever possible, the Michigan
Beekeepers' Association, the Michigan Department of Agriculture,
the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, and other
local, state and national beekeeping organizations.
Membership and Dues:
Membership is open to anyone interested in beekeeping.
Nominal annual dues are required. Paid-up members are automatically
members of Oakland Bee Club and Schoolcraft Bee Club and are welcome
to their meetings.
Meetings and Activities:
In cooperation with Oakland Bee Club and Schoolcraft
Bee Club, there will be meetings and activities to educate, inform
and promote sharing of ideas and experiences every month of the
Oakland Bee Club meets at the E.L. Johnson nature
Center, 3325 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Township, MI.
Schoolcraft Bee Club meets at Schoolcraft College,
18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI.
SEMBA conducts an annual all day Beekeepers' Conference
for the purpose of bringing in the latest methods and best-informed
experts to aid members in beekeeping practices, and to introduce
new people to beekeeping.
SEMBA provides a "hands-on"
beekeeping course April through October.
- Members receive a newsletter with information about
local, state and national meetings as well as other beekeeping
- Members receive a 25% discount on beekeeping journal subscriptions.
- Members have access to the SEMBA
library of books, journals and videos.
- Members may rent beekeeping equipment
at low cost.
- Members have access to a number of educational programs.
- Members can draw on the knowledge of a large group of experienced beekeepers.
If you would like to become a member of SEMBA, please
Read the History of SEMBA.