SEMBA's purpose is:

1. To help disseminate the latest information and improved methods of beekeeping.

2. To promote fellowship and cooperation among beekeepers.

3. To cultivate a friendly relationship between honey producers and consumers.

4. To assist, whenever possible, the Michigan Beekeepers' Association, the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, and other local, state and national beekeeping organizations.

Web site: http://www.sembabees.org

President is Roger Sutherland.