Northern Region
Cook-Dupage
http://cookdupagebeekeepers.com
We meet third Saturday of each month except for January, June, August, and December.
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Peter Soltesz, President
Villa Park, IL
650.200.5582
email: president.cdba@yahoo.com
John Hansen, Vice President
Lyons, IL
708.772.1196
email: beehansen@gmail.com
Jennifer Colandrea, Secretary
Villa Park, IL
630.359.5571
email: jen.colandrea@yahoo.com
John Hayse, Treasurer & Membership
Downers Grove, IL
630.399.8082
email: johnhayse@comcast.net
http://cookdupagebeekeepers.com
We meet third Saturday of each month except for January, June, August, and December.
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Peter Soltesz, President
Villa Park, IL
650.200.5582
email: president.cdba@yahoo.com
John Hansen, Vice President
Lyons, IL
708.772.1196
email: beehansen@gmail.com
Jennifer Colandrea, Secretary
Villa Park, IL
630.359.5571
email: jen.colandrea@yahoo.com
John Hayse, Treasurer & Membership
Downers Grove, IL
630.399.8082
email: johnhayse@comcast.net
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
Woodstock, IL
Tom Allen - President
email: tallen122@yahoo.com
John Leibinger - Vice President
email: jleibinger@aol.com
Ralph Brindise - Treasurer
email: rbrindise@att.net
Angie Garrod - Secretary
email: angiegarrod@gmail.com
NIBA mailing address is:
517 Northlake Road
Lakemoor, IL 60051
Meetings are held generally on the 2nd Friday of the month at the McHenry County Farm Bureau in Woodstock, IL. Any changes or deviations to that are noted on our website.
http://nibainfo.org
Woodstock, IL
Tom Allen - President
email: tallen122@yahoo.com
John Leibinger - Vice President
email: jleibinger@aol.com
Ralph Brindise - Treasurer
email: rbrindise@att.net
Angie Garrod - Secretary
email: angiegarrod@gmail.com
NIBA mailing address is:
517 Northlake Road
Lakemoor, IL 60051
Meetings are held generally on the 2nd Friday of the month at the McHenry County Farm Bureau in Woodstock, IL. Any changes or deviations to that are noted on our website.
Central Region
Apple Creek Beekeepers Association
Barb Ward - President
Murrayville, IL
217.882.5171
btcward@gmail.com
Dave Henderson, Vice-President
Jacksonville, IL
217.836.3134
email: DaveHenderson644@aol.com
Emily Ayres - Secretary
Virginia, IL
217 414-0912
ducky_99@hotmail.com
Daniel Keesee, Treasurer
Jacksonville, IL
217. 494.7303
email: dskeesee1@yahoo.com
Barb Ward - President
Murrayville, IL
217.882.5171
btcward@gmail.com
Dave Henderson, Vice-President
Jacksonville, IL
217.836.3134
email: DaveHenderson644@aol.com
Emily Ayres - Secretary
Virginia, IL
217 414-0912
ducky_99@hotmail.com
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
Amy Rainbolt, Secretary/Historian
217.316.3635
email: a_rainbolt2005@yahoo.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
Amy Rainbolt, Secretary/Historian
217.316.3635
email: a_rainbolt2005@yahoo.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
Bill Budd, Treasurer
Springfield, IL
217.899.2589
wabudd@yahoo.com
Andy O'Connell, Secretary
Springfield, IL
217.960.4295
anna_andyoconnell@live.com
Mary Hayden, Membership Secretary
Springfield, IL
(217) 836-7608
maryehayden2013@att.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
Bill Budd, Treasurer
Springfield, IL
217.899.2589
wabudd@yahoo.com
Andy O'Connell, Secretary
Springfield, IL
217.960.4295
anna_andyoconnell@live.com
Mary Hayden, Membership Secretary
Springfield, IL
(217) 836-7608
maryehayden2013@att.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
Mike Kraynak, Treasurer
1146 Foxtown Place
Oneida, IL 61467
email: kraynak.mike@gmail.com
Meets: 7 PM - 3rd Tuesday each month
Farm Bureau Building
1000 N. Main Street
Monmouth, IL 61462
www.westernbeekeepers.com
Mike Kraynak, Treasurer
1146 Foxtown Place
Oneida, IL 61467
email: kraynak.mike@gmail.com
Meets: 7 PM - 3rd Tuesday each month
Farm Bureau Building
1000 N. Main Street
Monmouth, IL 61462
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
Show map
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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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
Eleanor Schumacher
Phone: 510.285.7879
email: bubblebubb@gmail.com
Breese, Carlyle, Centralia area
Eleanor Schumacher
Phone: 510.285.7879
email: bubblebubb@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 Thursday of month at 7 PM
Marion County Extension Office
1404 East Main
Salem, IL 62881
Steve Geier, President
Salem, IL
618.335.1449
email: rastlyn@gmail.com
Meeting: 1st Thursday of month at 7 PM
Marion County Extension Office
1404 East Main
Salem, IL 62881
Shawnee Bee Club (Facebook Page)
President, Mike Grant 618-309-1593
Secretary, Debbie McVey 618-841-6593
Treasurer, Fred Isaacs 618-518-7627
Public Relations Becky Taborn 618-294-1638
Shawnee Bee Club
101 North Mill Street
Municipal Building,
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
Our meetings are at 6PM every 4 Monday each month
President, Mike Grant 618-309-1593
Secretary, Debbie McVey 618-841-6593
Treasurer, Fred Isaacs 618-518-7627
Public Relations Becky Taborn 618-294-1638
Shawnee Bee Club
101 North Mill Street
Municipal Building,
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
Our meetings are at 6PM every 4 Monday each month
St. Clair Beekeeping Association
http://www.stclairbees.com
Julie McKinney, President
Granite City, IL
618.791.6252
Bill Mattatall, Vice President
Caseyville, IL
618.910.3149
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
Bill Mattatall, Vice President
Caseyville, IL
618.910.3149
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
Meets the 3rd Thursday of month @ 6 PM
Place: Marathon Refinery Office Building
400 South Marathon Avenue
Robinson, IL 62454
Place: Marathon Refinery Office Building
400 South Marathon Avenue
Robinson, IL 62454