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Rick Vereen

2025 President


Beekeeper since 2017

SCBA Certified Status

Member of SCBA

Lives in Aynor


I love keeping Honeybees and my goal for BBA is to make it the best Beekeeping Association in South Carolina meeting and exceeding the needs of its members.


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Jacky Walton

Vice President

Beekeeper since 2016

SCBA Certified Beekeeper

Member of SCBA

Coordinator for Georgetown Chapter


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Stan Janiak

2025 Treasurer

Beekeeper since 2015

SCBA Certified Beekeeper

SCBA member

Lives in Conway


I am very much concerned about educating the public. Honeybees are both interesting and beneficial to our environment. Enjoy watching people discover how much fun keeping honeybees can be.


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Patty Hendricks

2025 Secretary

Beekeeper since 2016

Member of SCBA

SCBA Certified Beekeeper



This is my 7th year of beekeeping. I love it. My dad was a beekeeper and apparently that is where i get my passion.


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Chuck Stokes

2025 Director

Promotions

Beekeeper since 2020


Beekeeping is a rewarding experience teaching one about the depth of complexity in a world we don't understand but benefit in ways only those who participate understand.

Glad I am a beekeeper.



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George Baker

2025 Director

Member Education

Beekeeper since 2023

SCBA Member

SCBA Certified Beekeeper


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Tom Cooke

2025 Director

Member Services

Beekeeper since 2015

SCBA Member

SCBA Certified Beekeeper


Need help evaluating your apiary? Contact me


I enjoy helping new beekeepers become successful. I have always found being a beekeeper one of the most challenging and enjoyable hobbies.


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Stewart Heniford

Chaplain




I am here to serve you. Send me your prayer requests and/or notify me of a member who needs encouragement.


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Karen Hilbourn

Beekeeper since 2016

2025 SCBA Liasion

Lifetime SCBA Member

SCBA Certified Beekeeper


Need a BBA speaker to educate your organization about honeybees...contact me


I enjoy Beekeeping because I meet so many new people and love to help them to become successful in the art and science of Beekeeping. Oh I am also a dog lover...


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