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Announcement: Registrar!
After 14 years of incredible service, the wonderful Jan Hodges is stepping down as Registrar. She has tirelessly given years of her life to the KGBA and I think I can speak for us all, that we could not be more grateful! We have more than tripled the number of Kinders registered in her 14 years than the previous 20+ years, starting with a modest 3,054, to today’s 9,232! Nearly all Kinders alive today have her signature on their paperwork, leaving behind an immense legacy to the breed and big shoes to fill! She says she is definitely going to miss it, although I think it means she will have more time to show us all pictures of her awesome goats 🙂
Stepping up to task is our own Melissa Lowery from WA state! She has been serving as Secretary on the Board since Jan of 2023, and has been a KGBA member since 2015. She threw her hat in the ring early for the position of Registrar should it ever come available. She is organized, level headed, and has the time and energy to commit to the job, and we couldn’t be more confident in her abilities! She and Jan are working closely on this transition to ensure everything runs smoothly.
We are attempting to spread the word far and wide, so that people can send their new paperwork directly to Melissa, to avoid delays. Please note that the NM P.O. Box is Jan’s and there will be no automatic forwarding service. Any mail sent to NM will experience a noticeable delay as it is rerouted to WA. Please make sure to print new Order Forms and double check addressed envelopes to ensure it goes directly to Melissa!
Please join me in giving a huge THANK YOU to Jan Hodges, and a warm welcome to Melissa Lowery!
2024 Evaluations
The KGBA Evaluation Program is scheduling our trips for this year!
We have a number of interested herds, but they are a bit scattered around the country. We are hoping to rustle up more interest and coordinate a few concentrated areas to send our amazing Evaluator Lisa Lamm to this year! She will also be at the TN, OH and MO shows!
If you’ve considered this program in the past, or are looking for a great way to get your herd a hands-on assessment, now is your chance. If you are already on the list, and know of more people in your area that may help us to schedule a route to your region, let us know!
Please email Ashley Kennedy at kindergoatbreeders@gmail.com
Learn more here at – https://kindergoatbreeders.com/evaluation-services/
2023 KGBA Election ResultsÂ
Hi All! The results from the 2023 KGBA Election are in!
President: Ashley Kennedy 33 votes
Vice President: Sue Beck 33 votes
Treasurer: Lisa LaRose 33 votes
Secretary: Melissa Lowery 27 votes (won), Brandon Bugay 10 votes
Member at Large: Lisa Lamm (through 2026) 33 votes
Not up for election this year, but currently serving are:
Member at Large: Kathrin Bateman (through 2024)
Member at Large: Kim Moff (through 2025)
A big thank you to everyone who ran, the KGBA appreciates your service and dedication!
2023 MO State Fair Show Results
Here are the results of the MO State Fair Show of 2023. Thank you so much to everyone that participated, watched, or helped make this show a success. See you next year!
Junior Does
Jr. Grand Champion Doe: Hefty Goat Holler Farm Thistle – Owned by Derek Eddy
Jr. Reserve Champion Doe: Kinder Korner Rainbow – Owned by Lisa LaRose & Kelsee Gibbs
Senior Does
Sr. Grand Champion Doe: Kinder Korner Clover – Owned by Lisa LaRose & Kelsee Gibbs
Sr. Reserve Champion Doe: Kinder Korner Amaryllis – Owned by Lisa LaRose & Kelsee Gibbs
Chevon
Grand Champion Chevon: Whispering Pines Ranch Dandelion – Owned by Alison Fuhrhop
Reserve Champion Chevon: Kinder Korner Julius – Owned by Lisa LaRose & Kelsee Gibbs
Accepting Nominees
It’s that time of year again! The KGBA nominating committee is currently accepting nominees for our annual election. Any person holding a membership as of March 1st is eligible to be a candidate or recommend another for a position. Board members attend monthly board meetings via video or conference call, take part in various committees and work to promote the Kinder goat in accordance to our bylaws. Specific descriptions of each position can be found HERE. Directors serve without compensation. The elected term is 1-3 years, with directors spending an average of 5-10 hours a month managing the affairs of the association. If you would like to volunteer or nominate someone else for a position, please contact us via email at kindergoatbreeders@gmail.com. Please include a brief introduction of yourself and why you would like to be on the board (it will be included with ballots).
We look forward to hearing from you!
2023 Northeast Ohio Show Results
Here are the results from the 3 ring show that was held in Canfield Ohio, June 3rd and 4th!
Congratulations to all the winners!
Show #1
Show #2
Show #3
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