About EMBA
EMBA is a volunteer-based organization that trains beginning and advanced beekeepers, promotes beekeeping within the region; and provides networking opportunities for beekeepers, old and new.
Our Purpose
EMBA’s purpose is to help its members and beekeepers at all levels become more successful and reach their goals with respect to these exciting insects and their products.
Our Mission
To promote beekeeping generally;
to broaden the knowledge of beekeeping among its members; and to foster the best practices and techniques in apiary management.
Our Goals
Providing educational opportunities to further the development of beekeepers, researching and implementing best practices and offering as many free activities are EMBA’s primary goals.
Education & Development
EMBA prides itself on holding professionally organized meetings, programs, and events, spanning every month of the year. Speakers, researchers, and educators of national renown are frequent guests of the EMBA, as the club’s reputation continues to grow nationally.
Best Practices
The EMBA believes in promoting best practices, based on the results of scientific research, and in using those findings and practices to promote beekeeping in a manner that ensures both the health of the bees and the success of their keepers. Teaching beekeepers the biology of the colony lets them learn to anticipate what the bees will be doing, and react to what they actually choose to do. Truly understanding the colonies’ needs and challenges enables beekeepers to truly be stewards their hives’ prosperity.
Fiscal Responsibility
Virtually all of the rich annual program is free of charge, as the club relies on minimal annual dues and the success of limited fundraising events, to underwrite its’ expenses. As a non-profit organization, it is staffed completely by unpaid volunteers, and 100% of the funds raised are used for the benefit of the club members and to promote beekeeping in the community.
Leadership Board
Our Board Members volunteer their time to serve on the EMBA board. They have a passion for bees and beekeeping.
ROBERT SEARS
President
JOHN PASHIA
Vice President
SCOTT JACKSON
Secretary
LAURA FAUST
Finance
MADONNA BAGACKI
Social Events
MICHAEL WAGNER
Communications
MICHAEL GODFREY
Apiary
The board’s continual efforts to promote successful beekeeping are supported with the never ending support of additional members and volunteers.
Click here to read more about the many social and
educational programs we host throughout the year.