What is the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association?
The Humboldt County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) has been active since 1995, and is dedicated to beekeepers and the conservation of honey and native bees, while promoting best management practices for science based beekeeping. HCBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization – Tax ID number 46-527-9488.
Our Mission and Goals
The Humboldt County Beekeeping Association is dedicated to:
- Providing educational opportunities with the purpose of promoting the success of beekeepers.
- Outreach to the community regarding the benefits of honey bees and beekeeping.
- Provide a forum for cooperation and mutual support among local beekeepers.
Board of Directors and Board Information
Officers and Directors
| Position | Name | Term of Office |
| President and Board Chair | Hank Harrison | February 2024 – June 2025 |
| Vice President | We are looking…. | July 2023 – June 2025 |
| Treasurer | Allen Rode | July 2023 – June 2025 |
| Secretary | Cheryl Furman | July 2024 – June 2026 |
| Director 1 | Jeannine Kaprielian | July 2023 – June 2025 |
| Director 2 | Heidi Rubalcava | July 2023 – June 2025 |
| Director 3 | Ron Biasca | February 2024 – June 2025 |
| Director 4 | Shannon Lamb | February 2024 – June 2025 |
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meet on the third Thursday of each month via Zoom from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.
Board Meeting Agenda
An agenda for each meeting can be obtained by contacting the Secretary of the HCBA at:
Email Address: cause4paws@yahoo.com
Minutes from Past Board Meetings
The minutes from past meetings are archived. While some of the minutes are stored digitally, others are maintained as hard copies. Requests for hard copies of the minutes are available by contacting the Secretary at the email address listed above. There is a fee if hard copies are requested.
By-Laws:
The By-Laws of the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association are available within the following link: