Beekeeping News !!

It Really Happened!!!

On July 13th, Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 2959 into law (effective January 1, 2011).

Thanks to the efforts of Senator David Luechtefeld (58th legislative district), Representative Dan Reitz (116th representative district), and our own Mike Sabo (representing ISBA) as well as many beekeepers and other concerned groups and citizens, Senate Bill 2959, (the Public Health Honey Exempt bill) has received the Governor's signature and will soon become law in Illinois !!! 

Please contact Governor Quinn, your Senator and Representative, and our own Mike Sabo and thank them each for their efforts in making this new law possible and their support of Illinois beekeepers.

See Announcements Page for Details

The next regular meeting of the 

St. Clair Beekeeper's Association

will be held rain or shine at the apiary of Bill Mattatall of Caseyville, IL.

    Sunday , July 25th - (2:00 PM) 

Directions to this SCBA Summer Meeting

This month, the St. Clair Beekeepers Association will tour Bill Matatall's new honey house in Caseyville.

Directions to SCBA Winter Meetings

If you are interested in learning more about bees and beekeeping, please feel free to join us at this meeting and ask questions!  We can introduce you to a mentor near your home who can help you get started in beekeeping.  

*** See Announcement page for the latest news on...***

• Updates on bills pending in Congress that affect beekeepers! 

• SCBA patches are here, contact Brenda Tracey to get yours!

           The members of the St. Clair Beekeeper's Association are here to make sure you have the help you need to really get started with your new beekeeping hobby this year !  

Have you found a honeybee swarm in your yard?

Don't Delay !!!

* Click on "Swarms" for a list of St. Clair Beekeepers to help you safely remove it!

New Beekeepers ... Remember, any bees moved into Illinois or Across County Lines within Illinois MUST be inspected and a moving permit issued Prior to moving!  You may click on this link to contact Chuck Fugate, our local bee inspector!
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