Membership Benefits
Become a member today!
Cost (Annually)
$25 for individuals
$35 for families
Term
NOW TAKING DUES FOR 2025
Membership is from January 1 to December 31 of the year that you join. Dues paid in Oct - Dec will count towards the next year.
Beekeeping Education
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Monthly educational meetings with speakers throughout the beekeeping industry (research, commercial, backyard beekeepers, educators, and more).
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Pre-meeting 30-minute question and answer session
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Access to our reference library
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Discounted (10% off) classes and mentorship program offered by Hilary Kearney of https://girlnextdoorhoney.com/
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Discounted hourly rate for one-on-one mentorship in my apiary or yours with Denise Bienias, SDBS President
Socializing
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Hanging out with bee enthusiasts and enjoying a shared passion
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Summer Picnic
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December potluck
Purchasing/Equipment
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Queen purchases with group ordering
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Access to extractor use
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Monthly raffle
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Discounted SDBS shirts with our new logo by artist Doreen Cruz
Advertising
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Advertising on our “bee removal page” your bee removal company (yearly application)