SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES

On Club days, we meet at 6pm for any 4H Presentations scheduled.  
Meeting starts at 6:30pm.  
Our location 1140 Doby's Bridge Rd. in Fort Mill.

We are so excited to meet everyone that wants to learn about Honey bees and beekeeping.  We are working a great line up of different activities for grown up, teenagers and younger ones. Scrolll down for Programs offered.  To sign up please email info@FortMillRegionalBeekeepers.com

2026 Meeting Schedules

Look ahead at the dates of the monthly meetings.  When we offer beginner bee classes they will appear here.

Fort Mill Regional Beekeepers Association
Agenda for 6/30/2026 meeting

6:00–6:30 PM     Social Time & Networking

6:30–6:40 PM     President's Welcome

Dr. Karén Avetisyan

  • Welcome members and guests

  • Brief association update

  • Introduce the evening's agenda

6:40–7:00 PM      Association Programs & Initiatives
Vice President – Lisa Rushin

  • Mentorship Program

  • Honey Contest

Secretary - Cynthia Robinson
Opportunity for home schoolers & 4h program

Treasurer - Catherine D’Amore

  • Youth Summer Bee Camp

  • Adult Beekeeping Summer Camp

7:00–7:40 PM      Educational Presentation
Dr. Karén Avetisyan
"What Should Be Done After Honey Harvest?"

7:40–8:10 PM      Discussion

  • Honey harvest results

  • Varroa management experiences

  • Lessons learned from the 2026 season

8:10–8:20 PM

Cynthia Robinson

  • Upcoming events

  • Membership announcements

8:20–8:30 PM

Door Prize & Adjournment

 

Programs

Beekeeping Immersion
Date & Time: TBA (maybe August)
Costs - $25 for two hours or $40 per couple
Hive inspection or use Observation hive & honey tasting

Phone 803-981-2495. email: info@FortMillRegionalBeekeepers.com

Summer Youth Academy $15
ages 9-12 or ages 12-17
4hr instructional Beekeeping
Quiz, handout, buttons (I will make), 
Using observation hive
Becomes Certified Youth Ambassador 
Phone 803-981-2495. email: info@FortMillRegionalBeekeepers.com

Bee School Beginner Intermediate 
FMRBA Certification
4hr or several weeks (maybe online)
Sample equipment
Field Day

Phone 803-981-2495. email: info@FortMillRegionalBeekeepers.com

AND THERE IS MORE IN THE WORKS:

  • Keep looking for an opportunity to for an Online Forum covering all aspects of beekeeping. 
  • Bee Ambassadors could be achieved from taking online courses from university