The NOPBA board met on November 22nd, to discuss club plans for the 2026 year. Here are a few highlights, including a change in the meeting format:

NOPBA has paid its 2026 membership to WASBA (Washington State Beekeepers Assn) - if you want an individual membership join at WASBA.org
NOPBA club dues for 2026 are due after Jan 1st - current paid members will remain on our roster until March 31st then be moved to announcements only if not renewed. The dues are $15.00 annually (one amount for individual or family). Lifetime dues are $150. May be paid at a meeting, by PayPal on our website or by mail to 1015 Towne Rd, Sequim, WA 98382.
Our meetings are the 2nd Sundays of the month at noon in the Port Angeles Library (unless otherwise noted). The format will be as follows: Beginning Beekeeping Class 12:00-1:00 ~ Regular Business Meeting 1:00 - 2:30, arrive as you prefer.
Tentative regular meeting topics/speakers & several hands on bee related demos/apiary visits are planned. (MeetingTopics: Beekeeping HIstory; OA Strips-Mite Counts; Swarm Management Methods; Reading Frames, Queen Rearing) (Field Days: Apiary Visits; OA strip making demo; Queen Rearing; Beelining)