Reach our Membership
The Pueblo County Beekeepers Association (PCBA) is a local organization dedicated to promoting and supporting beekeeping in Pueblo County, Colorado. It serves both novice and experienced beekeepers by offering educational resources, fostering community engagement, and advocating for the importance of bees in local ecosystems and agriculture.
Key aspects of the PCBA include:
- Educational Workshops and Meetings: They often host events where members can learn about beekeeping techniques, hive management, pest control, and more. These sessions may feature guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A opportunities.
- Community Engagement: The PCBA is involved in community outreach, including public talks and school programs, to raise awareness about the role of bees and the importance of supporting bee populations.
- Support and Resources: Members benefit from shared resources, such as beekeeping equipment, reference materials, and advice from experienced beekeepers. The association can also provide assistance with troubleshooting common beekeeping problems.
- Advocacy and Networking: The PCBA may work on local and regional issues related to beekeeping regulations, pollinator health, and environmental concerns. It also provides a platform for members to network and share their experiences.
For the latest information, including upcoming events and membership details,
check out the rest of the PCBA website and our social media pages.
Become a Sponsor
Levels: $250, $500, $1,000, and Platinum $1,500 / Grant Level
Sponsors (starting at the $250 Level) get a free booth at any PCBA event, signage at big PCBA events, logo on the PCBA website, mentions at several PCBA education events!
Becoming a sponsor of the Pueblo County Beekeepers Association (PCBA) can offer numerous benefits and align with various personal or business goals. Here are several reasons why you might consider sponsoring:
- Support Local Pollinators: By sponsoring PCBA, you’re directly contributing to the health and sustainability of local bee populations. Bees are crucial for pollination, which supports biodiversity and local agriculture.
- Enhance Community Engagement: Sponsorship helps fund educational programs, workshops, and events that engage the community and promote awareness about the importance of bees and beekeeping.
- Visibility and Branding: As a sponsor, your business or organization gains visibility within the local beekeeping community and broader public. Sponsorship often includes acknowledgment in PCBA’s communications, events, and online platforms, which can enhance your brand’s reputation and reach.
- Network Opportunities: Sponsoring PCBA can provide opportunities to connect with other businesses, local leaders, and community members who share an interest in supporting environmental and agricultural causes.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Aligning with PCBA demonstrates your commitment to environmental sustainability and community support, which can be a key component of your corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.
- Educational Value: Sponsorship can include access to PCBA’s educational resources and events, offering you or your employees valuable learning experiences about beekeeping and pollinator health.
- Tax Benefits: Depending on your location and the nature of your sponsorship, there may be tax benefits associated with charitable contributions. It’s worth consulting with a tax professional to understand the specifics.
By becoming a sponsor, you’re not only supporting a vital cause but also potentially gaining valuable exposure
and networking opportunities that can benefit both your personal and professional life.
Our Amazing 2024 Sponsors:
Advertise
Place your advertisements, brochures, flyers, banners at PCBA Events, on the PBCA Website, and in PCBA eNewsletters
Save da Bees!
Donate to PCBA
Help PCBA in its mission by donating: products for Drawings, Money for Scholarships, Donate Your Professional Time and Services (like, to Speak at a PCBA Member Event).
Steve Gibson Memorial Chance Drawing
&
Steve Gibson Memorial Youth Scholarship
PCBA Youth Scholarship fundraiser.
About Steve Gibson:
STEVE GIBSON was an avid beekeeper and a very passionate man. He was one of the founding Board members of PCBA. He was a mentor to many new beekeepers in Pueblo County. Steve would go out of his way to talk about, teach about, or just be involved with bees.
He was my very first mentor and I can honestly say that I would not be a beekeeper today if it wasn’t for Steve. His love for the youth was also admirable.
Steve eventually lost his battle with cancer–leaving a very large void in the beekeeping community.
The 2020 Board of directors voted to start a scholarship fund in his memory for any youth aged 18 years old and under that is interested in beekeeping. In 2021 PCBA ask for donations such as nuc’s queens, package bees, equipment–to support a youth scholarship program in Steve Gibson’s name: the Steve Gibson Memorial Youth Scholarship and Steve Gibson Memorial Chance Drawing.
With those items donated we held our first “chance drawing.” All funds raised from this chance drawing are earmarked for the scholarship fund.
In 2022, we did not receive any scholarship applications submitted by youth.
In 2023, we worked hard to promote this unique youth scholarship, and collaborated with the CSU Extension Office and the Pueblo County 4-H. In 2023, PCBA received 3 applications and all three applicants were awarded funds that would go toward their beekeeping endeavours.
In 2024, PCBA received double the applications with a total of 6 and, all six were awarded as well.
Each scholarship recipient is expected to volunteer for at least two events during the following year and take part in PCBA club meetings, and local community events.
Dru Spinnuzi, PCBA President
PCBA Silent Auction Donations
Hosted at the PCBA BeeCurious School & PCBA Speaker Events
PCBA Event Booth
Reserve a booth at a PCBA event, workshop, or class.
Bee school, speaker event, makers market
Cost $40 per vendor booth space, up to 10×10
Sponsors get a free booth at any PCBA events.
Join PCBA
Become a Corporate Member of PCBA. Click “Join” to find out more about Corporate Member Benefits!