Mary is a member of the Georgia Beekeepers Association and is active in  several clubs.  She has served as an officer on the local and state level.  

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She felt it important to learn and be involved in her endeavor.  Mary learned about the Eastern Apiculture society, it's main mission is educating beekeepers and became a life member.  It is an organization comprised of the Eastern states, offering a conference yearly to support education.  Mary also attends Young Harris Beekeeping Institute held in Young Harris, Georgia, where she earned her Master of Beekeeping certification and has served as instructor.