We meet monthly (the 3rd Sunday of each month) at the GCABS HQ 74 Billabirra Cres, Nerang. The Gold Coast's longest standing beekeeping club, offering a friendly inclusive environment and training for new to senior beekeepers. The Society was formed at a meeting of nine people on 20/9/79 following an Adult Education course at the Gold Coast College of TAFE. The course was conducted by Mr John Rosser, who was later appointed as the Patron of Our Society. From the beginning, the main aim of the Society has been to promote the Hobby of Beekeeping & to provide information & assistance to fellow members & members of the public in relation to the keeping of Honey Bees. The main services provided for members are:
1.Distribution of the monthly newsletter "THE BUZZ".
2.Hire of honey extracting equipment to members at a nominal fee, assisting each other with all facets of Amateur Beekeeping.
3.The Membership Fee paid annually through ABA. See https://www.gcabs.net.au/
4. Mentoring program. Monthly Meetings are held on the THIRD Sunday of the Month commencing at 10.00am. They mostly take the form of a cup of tea & a yarn, a short formal meeting [Run in standard meeting format] followed by a practical session on beekeeping where everyone is encouraged to become involved. Other activities conducted on an irregular basis are, Assisting the Gold Coast City Council and members of the Public with the collection of Swarms of Bees; Competing in Honey Competitions at Field Days & Agricultural Shows; Running and/or attending Beekeepers Field Days; Running a Beekeeping Stall Annually at regional Shows. Our Society maintains a close association with other Amateur Beekeeping Associations, other Organisations within the Beekeeping lndustry and the Department of Primary Industries Apiculture Section. Members, guests and visitors are welcome at all meetings.
