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Networking: You are among 600
other beekeepers in the ISBA, many with decades of beekeeping experience. You may
interact with these members at our annual meetings as well as at the meetings
of our local, affiliate associations. Since the ISBA works closely with the
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), you have access to state
agricultural news that may impact your beekeeping activities.
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Meetings: Two Association
meetings each year offer the opportunity to learn from leading researchers and
apiculturists, all while renewing old friendships and discussing local, state,
and national news with your peers.
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ISBA Bulletin: Members receive a
newsletter semi-monthly that features original articles, monthly columns,
notices of upcoming events and minutes of the ISBA annual meetings.
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ISBA Website and Yahoo Group: We maintain
this website as well as our Yahoo Group to disseminate information among our membership, stimulate interest in beekeeping and provide an
information resource for the experienced and beginners alike. You must be a
member of the ISBA in order to join our Yahoo group, see more information
below.
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Heartland Apiculture Society: The ISBA is
a charter member of the Heartland Apiculture Society (HAS), a regional
conference of eight, state Beekeeping associations in the U.S. Midwest. Each
year, HAS calls together leading research scientists, apiculturists and expert
beekeepers to conduct educational lectures and workshop sessions where you can
learn the latest bee research results and techniques to advance the art of
beekeeping.
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American Beekeeping Federation: The ISBA
maintains affiliate membership with the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF), a
nationwide beekeeping organization. The ABF is on the forefront of representing
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Liability Insurance: As an ISBA member,
you are covered by a substantial liability policy while attending all ISBA
meetings and the regular meetings and events of your local association (when
officially affiliated with the ISBA). For more information regarding this
policy, please contact ISBA Treasurer, Udell Myer or download a detailed
information sheet here (PDF).
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Collaboration Opportunities: ISBA members
are provided many opportunities to improve Illinois Beekeeping by educating
others about the importance of honeybees and their keepers. The ISBA is well
represented at the Illinois State Fair and, through its affiliates, at many
county and local fairs. Volunteers are always needed at fairs, to set up
exhibits, speak to school groups and represent ISBA at universities and
agricultural expositions. Your contributions are limited only by your
imagination.
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Association
Journal Rates: Members
receive 25% discounts on the American Bee Journal, Bee Culture, and The Speedy Bee. To receive these discounts, please mention your ISBA membership status
when ordering your subscription.
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Membership is
open to all persons interested in Honey Bees and is usually part of
joining a local, affiliate
association. To join the ISBA and a local association, please
contact an affiliate association that is closest to your home. To join the ISBA
without also joining a local, affiliate association please contact ISBA
Secretary, Rita Taylor
and send her your $10 annual, membership dues. Please also include your name,
address and phone number. Send to:
The
ISBA has created an on-line community through Yahoo Groups! Within this
community, members can participate in e-mail discussions,
view an events calendar, post and view photographs, and much more - all in the
spirit of Illinois Beekeeping. Joining the ISBA Yahoo Group is easy. Simply
access the registration page via the Yahoo Groups link below. The best part is
it's free and very easy. All Beekeepers, who are members of the ISBA, are
welcomed to participate in this group. To go directly to the Group Homepage, to
register and sign-in click here: ISBA Yahoo Group