The TBA is managed by an Executive, made up of a President, a Vice President, six Committee Members and up to two delegates from each of the three Branches. The Executive appoints a Secretary who is responsible for adminstration and finance. The Executive meets approximately five times per year.
About Us
Meet the Executive
President
Lindsay Bourke
Vice President
Mick Palmer
Secretary
Executive Committee
- Nicola Charles
- Robbie Charles
- Terry Rootes
- Ewan Stephens
- Martin Watson
- Natalie Wright
Representatives
- Northwest: Michael Rocca
- Northern: David Gibson
Queens and Pollination
Queen Cells
Queen cells are available from;
Robbie Charles
M: 0419 389 975
E: robbiebluehillshoney@gmail.com
Pollination Services
Daybreak Apiaries
M: 0418 911 166
E: terry@daybreakapiaries.com.au
Robbie Charles
M: 0419 389 975
E: robbiebluehillshoney@gmail.com
Tas Pollination Services
M: 0436 640 955
E: mick_palmer@taspolination.com.au
TBA Structure
The TBA is the peak apiarists industry organisation in Tasmania. Two regional branches operate around Tasmania.
The branches are semi autonomous, and branch membership is separate to full TBA membership. While the TBA represents beekeepeer interests at the state and national level, the branches focus predominantly on the practical aspects of beekeeping, holding regular meetings and field days, and conducting beekeeping demonstrations at school fairs and agricultural shows.
The branches are an invaluable source of information to the new beekeeper. Contact the branches for further information.
01North West Branch
Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30pm at the Sulphur Creek Hall
President
Michael Rocca
Secretary
John Kersnovski
02Northern Branch
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Legacy House, York Street, Launceston 7.oopm
President
Malcolm Giles
Secretary
Jeremy Carson
Commercial Beekeepers
Southern Tasmania
President
Terry Hampson
Secretary
Jenny Direen
Tasmanian Crop Pollination Group
President
Julian Wolfhagen
Secretary
Duncan McIntyre
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