We are the Langley Bee Club, well that's what we call ourselves. We are actually the South Fraser Branch of the BC Honey Producers Association (BCHPA). We have regular meetings that include such things as raffles, guest speakers, question periods, presentations, and a library of beekeeping books.
Meeting are at OAP Hall, 3015 273 St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P87:30 PM First Tuesday of each month September- June.New members are encouraged to come along to a meeting.
Club Executive
The Volunteers that put in the hard work to keep your club going.
President
Elaine Garry
1st Vice President
Carolyn Essaunce
2nd Vice president
Paula Walton
Treasurer
Katharine Gray
Secretary
Courtney White
Directors
Rick Kreisch, Heather Higo, John Schmidt, Kathy Pitt, Harry Kroeker, Derek Lawrenc
Resources
Some Relevant resources for both beginners and more experienced.
Ministry of Agriculture - Apiculture Contacts www.agf.gov.bc.ca/apiculture Paul van Westendorp - Provincial Apiculturist
1767 Angus Campbell Rd, Abbotsford
604-556-3129
Scott Gordon - Apiary Inspector
604-220-0336
The Ministry of Agriculture has produced fact sheets that provide an abundance of information on bee keeping and are available at
www.agf.gov.bc.ca/apiculture/factsheets
BC Honey Producer's Association www.bcbeekeepers.com
Membership is available through the website and includes two publications that arrive quarterly, Beescene and Hivelights, and access to the BCHPA group liability insurance policy.
