Northern Region
Cook-Dupage Beekeepers
https://cookdupagebeekeepers.com/
We normally meet third Saturday of each month except for January, June, August, and December.
6:30 PM - 9 PM. Because of Covid-19 the meeting schedule for 2021 is variable – visit our website for updates.
Peter Soltesz, President
Villa Park, IL
email: president.cdba@yahoo.com
Bill Whitney, Vice President
email: citybeesavers@gmail.com
Jennifer Colandrea, Secretary
email: jen.colandrea@yahoo.com
John Hayse, Treasurer & Membership
email: membership@cookdupagebeekeepers.com
https://cookdupagebeekeepers.com/
We normally meet third Saturday of each month except for January, June, August, and December.
6:30 PM - 9 PM. Because of Covid-19 the meeting schedule for 2021 is variable – visit our website for updates.
Peter Soltesz, President
Villa Park, IL
email: president.cdba@yahoo.com
Bill Whitney, Vice President
email: citybeesavers@gmail.com
Jennifer Colandrea, Secretary
email: jen.colandrea@yahoo.com
John Hayse, Treasurer & Membership
email: membership@cookdupagebeekeepers.com
Fox Valley Beekeepers Association
Fox Valley Beekeepers Association
email: foxvalleybeekeepers@gmail.com
We normally meet the last Monday of the month. For a list of confirmed meeting dates, visit our website.
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm.
For more information visit our website at
https://foxvalleybeekeepers.org/
Fox Valley Beekeepers Association
email: foxvalleybeekeepers@gmail.com
We normally meet the last Monday of the month. For a list of confirmed meeting dates, visit our website.
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm.
For more information visit our website at
https://foxvalleybeekeepers.org/
Lake County Beekeepers Association
http://www.lakecountybeekeepers.org/
P.O. Box 195
Grayslake, IL 60030
Frank Moriarty, President
224.627.3680
email: frankM1408@gmail.com
Bonnie Lucas-Slavicek, Vice President
email: blucas@vmichicago.com
Perry Plescia, Treasurer
email: p.plescia@sbcglobal.net
Nancy Scott, Secretary
email: nancyleesbees@aol.com
http://www.lakecountybeekeepers.org/
P.O. Box 195
Grayslake, IL 60030
Frank Moriarty, President
224.627.3680
email: frankM1408@gmail.com
Bonnie Lucas-Slavicek, Vice President
email: blucas@vmichicago.com
Perry Plescia, Treasurer
email: p.plescia@sbcglobal.net
Nancy Scott, Secretary
email: nancyleesbees@aol.com
Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association
http://nibainfo.org
Crystal Lake, IL
Tom Allen - President
email: tallen122@yahoo.com
John Leibinger - Vice President
email: jleibinger@aol.com
Ralph Brindise - Treasurer
email: rbrindise@att.net
David Murillo - Secretary
email: dmurillo3@aol.com
NIBA mailing address is:
517 Northlake Road
Lakemoor, IL 60051
Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month.
NIBA meets in A211 at
McHenry County College
8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake IL
Meetings are from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm with announcements, speakers, refreshments and raffles.
Any changes or deviations to that are noted on our website
at https://nibainfo.org/meetings
http://nibainfo.org
Crystal Lake, IL
Tom Allen - President
email: tallen122@yahoo.com
John Leibinger - Vice President
email: jleibinger@aol.com
Ralph Brindise - Treasurer
email: rbrindise@att.net
David Murillo - Secretary
email: dmurillo3@aol.com
NIBA mailing address is:
517 Northlake Road
Lakemoor, IL 60051
Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month.
NIBA meets in A211 at
McHenry County College
8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake IL
Meetings are from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm with announcements, speakers, refreshments and raffles.
Any changes or deviations to that are noted on our website
at https://nibainfo.org/meetings
Will County Bees
www.willbees.org
We normally meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. For detailed schedule, see the www.willbees.org website
email: info@willbees.org
Meetings are 7-9pm at:
Will County Farm Bureau
100 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
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www.willbees.org
We normally meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. For detailed schedule, see the www.willbees.org website
email: info@willbees.org
Meetings are 7-9pm at:
Will County Farm Bureau
100 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
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Central Region
Apple Creek Beekeepers Association
Barb Ward - President
Murrayville, IL
217.882.5171
btcward@gmail.com
Gary Glaenzer, Vice-President
Jacksonville, IL
217.370.7257
email: glaenzer@frontier.com
Vacant - Secretary
Daniel Keesee, Treasurer
Jacksonville, IL
217. 494.7303
email: dskeesee1@yahoo.com
Barb Ward - President
Murrayville, IL
217.882.5171
btcward@gmail.com
Gary Glaenzer, Vice-President
Jacksonville, IL
217.370.7257
email: glaenzer@frontier.com
Vacant - Secretary
Daniel Keesee, Treasurer
Jacksonville, IL
217. 494.7303
email: dskeesee1@yahoo.com
Central Eastern Illinois
Bryan Miller, Co-President
Champaign IL
email: whitestreet1@hotmail.com
Rena Wilson-Jones, Co-President
Urbana IL
email: wilsonjonez@comcast.net
Bryan Miller, Co-President
Champaign IL
email: whitestreet1@hotmail.com
Rena Wilson-Jones, Co-President
Urbana IL
email: wilsonjonez@comcast.net
Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association
https://ilvalleybeekeepers.com/
815-357-3292
Meeting Location:
Lower Level of Ottawa U of I Extension Office
1689 North 31st Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
(Across from Farm & Fleet)
https://ilvalleybeekeepers.com/
815-357-3292
Meeting Location:
Lower Level of Ottawa U of I Extension Office
1689 North 31st Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
(Across from Farm & Fleet)
Lincolnland Beekeepers Association
www.lincolnlandbeekeepers.org
Jeremy Margaron, President
217.855.9034
email: president@llbka.org
Eric Grider, Vice-President
217.726.7751
email:egrider71@yahoo.com
Meets: @7pm 2nd Thursday of each month at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau
www.lincolnlandbeekeepers.org
Jeremy Margaron, President
217.855.9034
email: president@llbka.org
Eric Grider, Vice-President
217.726.7751
email:egrider71@yahoo.com
Meets: @7pm 2nd Thursday of each month at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau
Mississippi Valley Beekeepers
www.mvbees.com
Bruce Moechnig, President
Quincy, IL
217.430.8595
email: bwmoechnig@gmail.com
Debi Love, Vice President
Durham, MO
573.822.3081
email: debi.sue.love@gmail.com
Josh Inghram, Treasurer
Quincy, IL
217.779.5261
email: josh.inghram@gmail.com
Becky Johnson, Secretary/Historian
Ewing, MO
573.494.3200
email: becky1366@hotmail.com
www.mvbees.com
Bruce Moechnig, President
Quincy, IL
217.430.8595
email: bwmoechnig@gmail.com
Debi Love, Vice President
Durham, MO
573.822.3081
email: debi.sue.love@gmail.com
Josh Inghram, Treasurer
Quincy, IL
217.779.5261
email: josh.inghram@gmail.com
Becky Johnson, Secretary/Historian
Ewing, MO
573.494.3200
email: becky1366@hotmail.com
Prairie State Beekeepers Association
Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Sangamon County Farm Bureau
(see website for complete information)
www.prairie-state-beekeepers.com
Contact Information:
Rich Ramsey, President
Rochester, IL
217.691.9354
rramsey2@gmail.com
Dave Tebrugge, Vice President
Petersburg, IL
217.415.0650
dmlrt1983@gmail.com
Kathy Kaesebier
Treasurer
Elkhart, IL 62634
217.652.2752
rkkaesebier@gmail.com
Scott Beckerman
Secretary
Chatham, IL
217.299.6380
sjtp.beckerman@comcast.net
Laurie Tappenbeck
Membership Secretary
Springfield, IL 62704
217.836.8433
knitorpurl@comcast.net
Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Sangamon County Farm Bureau
(see website for complete information)
www.prairie-state-beekeepers.com
Contact Information:
Rich Ramsey, President
Rochester, IL
217.691.9354
rramsey2@gmail.com
Dave Tebrugge, Vice President
Petersburg, IL
217.415.0650
dmlrt1983@gmail.com
Kathy Kaesebier
Treasurer
Elkhart, IL 62634
217.652.2752
rkkaesebier@gmail.com
Scott Beckerman
Secretary
Chatham, IL
217.299.6380
sjtp.beckerman@comcast.net
Laurie Tappenbeck
Membership Secretary
Springfield, IL 62704
217.836.8433
knitorpurl@comcast.net
Sangamon Valley Beekeepers Association
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month
Don Miller, President
Decatur, IL
217.433.4046
email: otiefam@yahoo.com
Alex Lovell, Vice President
Clinton, IL
309.299.3449
email: alovell79@icloud.com
Sonya Anthony, Treasurer
Decatur, IL
Ben Kapraun, Secretary
Maroa, IL
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month
Don Miller, President
Decatur, IL
217.433.4046
email: otiefam@yahoo.com
Alex Lovell, Vice President
Clinton, IL
309.299.3449
email: alovell79@icloud.com
Sonya Anthony, Treasurer
Decatur, IL
Ben Kapraun, Secretary
Maroa, IL
Western Illinois Beekeepers
www.westernbeekeepers.com
Cortney Michael, President
Little York, IL, 61453
email: crmichael@hushmail.com
Mike Kraynak, Treasurer
1146 Foxtown Place
Oneida, IL 61467
email: kraynak.mike@gmail.com
Jan Arteaga, Secretary
Roseville, IL 61473
Meets: 7 PM - 3rd Tuesday each month
Farm Bureau Building
1000 N. Main Street
Monmouth, IL 61462
www.westernbeekeepers.com
Cortney Michael, President
Little York, IL, 61453
email: crmichael@hushmail.com
Mike Kraynak, Treasurer
1146 Foxtown Place
Oneida, IL 61467
email: kraynak.mike@gmail.com
Jan Arteaga, Secretary
Roseville, IL 61473
Meets: 7 PM - 3rd Tuesday each month
Farm Bureau Building
1000 N. Main Street
Monmouth, IL 61462
Southern Region
Crossroads Beekeepers Association
Michelle Barnek, President
Cowden, IL 62442
Phone: 217.853.1862
email: michelle@gypsysbees.com
Michelle Barnek, President
Cowden, IL 62442
Phone: 217.853.1862
email: michelle@gypsysbees.com
Kaskaskia Country Beekeepers Consortium
Breese, Carlyle, Centralia area
Keith Kampwerth
email: kakampwerth@gmail.com
Breese, Carlyle, Centralia area
Keith Kampwerth
email: kakampwerth@gmail.com
Little Egypt Beekeepers
https://www.facebook.com/LittleEgyptBeekeepers
Beverly Tanner
Fairfield, IL
Phone: 618.842.3386
email: howard&beverly@nwcable.net
https://www.facebook.com/LittleEgyptBeekeepers
Beverly Tanner
Fairfield, IL
Phone: 618.842.3386
email: howard&beverly@nwcable.net
Prairieland Beekeepers Association
Steve Geier, President
Salem, IL
618.335.1449
email: rastlyn@gmail.com
Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month
U of I Extension Office
1404 East Main
Salem, IL 62881
Steve Geier, President
Salem, IL
618.335.1449
email: rastlyn@gmail.com
Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month
U of I Extension Office
1404 East Main
Salem, IL 62881
Shawnee Bee Club (Facebook Page)
President - Becky Taborn - 618.294.638
Secretary - Melony DeLuca - 812.746.9043
Treasurer - Fred Isaacs - 618.518.7627
Public Relations - Angelina Williams - 618.751.3014
Shawnee Bee Club
101 North Mill Street
Municipal Building,
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
Our meetings held the 4th Monday of each month.
President - Becky Taborn - 618.294.638
Secretary - Melony DeLuca - 812.746.9043
Treasurer - Fred Isaacs - 618.518.7627
Public Relations - Angelina Williams - 618.751.3014
Shawnee Bee Club
101 North Mill Street
Municipal Building,
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
Our meetings held the 4th Monday of each month.
St. Clair Beekeeping Association
http://www.stclairbees.com
Julie McKinney, President
Granite City, IL
618.791.6252
Tom Cairns, Vice President
Dow, IL
618.972.8282
deezel.222@gmail.com
Beth Keller, Secretary
Granite City, IL
bkeller1963@yahoo.com
Kay Good, Treasurer
Shiloh, IL
618.977.5545
kwkwgood@yahoo.com
http://www.stclairbees.com
Julie McKinney, President
Granite City, IL
618.791.6252
Tom Cairns, Vice President
Dow, IL
618.972.8282
deezel.222@gmail.com
Beth Keller, Secretary
Granite City, IL
bkeller1963@yahoo.com
Kay Good, Treasurer
Shiloh, IL
618.977.5545
kwkwgood@yahoo.com
Southern Illinois All Abuzz
https://www.siallabuzz.com/
We normally meet the 3rd Monday of the month
See our website for more information
Joann Fleming, President
618.967.7346
joteach2000@gmail.com
Joann Rizkallah, Vice President
618.967.1069
jrizkallah@hotmail.com
Pamela Rizkallah, Secretary
618.967.1069
prizkallah@hotmail.com
U of I Extension Office
402 Ava Road
Murphysboro, Il
https://www.siallabuzz.com/
We normally meet the 3rd Monday of the month
See our website for more information
Joann Fleming, President
618.967.7346
joteach2000@gmail.com
Joann Rizkallah, Vice President
618.967.1069
jrizkallah@hotmail.com
Pamela Rizkallah, Secretary
618.967.1069
prizkallah@hotmail.com
U of I Extension Office
402 Ava Road
Murphysboro, Il
Meets 2nd Friday of month @ 7 PM
Place: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1540 East State Route 140
Greenville, IL 62246
Place: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1540 East State Route 140
Greenville, IL 62246