What is the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association?
The Humboldt County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) is a beekeeping association active on the North Coast since 1995. As worldwide interest in beekeeping has increased, the organization has also grown significantly. Now, the HCBA is a 501(c)(3) not for profit. Our Tax ID number is 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 | Eric Christian | July 2021 – June 2023 |
| Vice President | Robert Bertholf | July 2022 – June 2024 |
| Treasurer | Janelle Bucklin | July 2021 – June 2023 |
| Secretary | Cheryl Furman | July 2022 – June 2024 |
| Director 1 | Jeannine Kaprielian | July 2021 – June 2023 |
| Director 2 | Dawna Blair | July 2021 – June 2023 |
| Director 3 | Sarah Browning | July 2022 – June 2024 |
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: