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Ballots Are Out!
All current KGBA members should be receiving election ballots in the mail this week. If your membership is current and you do not receive a ballot, please contact sue@jabeck.com.
We have an amazing group of people running for office again this year! All of our volunteers (for the board, the newsletter and our many other ongoing projects) are extremely dedicated to improving the Association for our members and their goats, but we are always looking for more volunteers. If you think you might be interested in joining a committee or running for the board in the future, please contact us!
We look forward to hearing from everyone in the Association, so this year we have included a “comment” section at the bottom of the ballot – we want to know what we can do to make things better for you! Just remember – ballots must be postmarked by September 30th in order to be counted in the election.
Election results will be posted as soon as they are available. Thank you all for your participation!
Sue Beck
KGBA President
Results Are In!!!
The Kinder Goat Breeders Association is excited to announce the results of our very first online show! We had many exceptional Kinder goats entered in the show, and are extremely grateful to our judge, Kim Shunney, for sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience by taking the time to write editorials on each of her choices.
Online shows are not sanctioned by the KGBA for a number of reasons – first and foremost being that it is extremely difficult to judge a goat without seeing them move or being able to put your hands on them. A wonderful goat can place poorly in a class due to the angle of a photo or poor lighting. Major faults in another goat may not be as apparent in pictures. For this reason, online show results should always be taken for what they are – a good learning opportunity based on the very specific images that have been submitted, not the last word on any goat’s quality or value.
We thank those who submitted entries for making our first online show such a great success… it is an outstanding group of goats!
To view the submissions and results to the online show, please click the link below:
Calling All Members!!!
Have you ever considered running for a position on the KGBA board? If so, now is the time!
The KGBA nominating committee is currently accepting volunteers and recommendations for the annual September election. Any person holding an individual membership effective as of March 1stis eligible to be a candidate or recommend another for a position.
Thinking about running? Please consider your decision carefully – becoming a board member is a wonderful way to help our Association grow and improve and we want all the help we can get, but it takes time and commitment to make things happen! 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.
Board members attend monthly board meetings via 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 at www.kindergoatbreeders.com/bylaws.html
If you would like to volunteer or nominate someone else for a position, please contact us via email at frankenmonk@gmail.com prior to August 20th. Please consider submitting a half-page bio (to be included with ballots) when you express your interest in becoming a candidate.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Calling All Midwest Kinders!!!
REGISTER NOW! Registration Deadline is July 1, 2015. Let’s not lose the Kinder Show at the Missouri State Fair. Your participation is needed!!!
Here is the entry form. http://www.mostatefair.com/…/uplo…/2015/05/dairy%20goats.pdf
You can fax it to the MO STATE FAIR when you complete your form.
Schedule
Thursday, August 20
8:00 a.m. Earliest arrival Kinder Goats
4:00 p.m. All 4-H/FFA Kinder Goats must be in place
Friday, August 21
8:00 a.m. Kinder Goats
2:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Kinder Goat Show – Arena 1
8:00 p.m. Open Dairy & Kinder Goats must be in place
Saturday, August 22
8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Open Kinder Goat, Junior Doe Show – Arena 1
4:00 p.m. Open Kinder Goat, Senior Doe Show – Arena 1(following the Open Dairy Goat, Senior Doe show)
6:00 p.m. Kinder Goats released.
Thursday, August 20
8:00 a.m. Earliest arrival Kinder Goats
4:00 p.m. All 4-H/FFA Kinder Goats must be in place
Friday, August 21
8:00 a.m. Kinder Goats
2:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Kinder Goat Show – Arena 1
8:00 p.m. Open Dairy & Kinder Goats must be in place
Saturday, August 22
8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Open Kinder Goat, Junior Doe Show – Arena 1
4:00 p.m. Open Kinder Goat, Senior Doe Show – Arena 1(following the Open Dairy Goat, Senior Doe show)
6:00 p.m. Kinder Goats released.
Who Ya Gonna Call?!?
Well, we’re not goat busters, but we are here to help!
KGBA Board Members are happy to assist you in any way that we can, but knowing who to contact isn’t always clear. If in doubt, you can always send a mass email to all board members or contact me directly. Contact information for board members can be found on the KGBA website at https://kindergoatbreeders.com/boardmembers.html.
Below is a list of who to contact for common questions or issues:
Registrations & Membership:
Ashley Kennedy or Sue Beck
Registration Document Issues:
Jan Hodges
Breeders List:
Lisa LaRose
Promotional Material:
Brenda Lee Shelt
Online Pedigrees:
Jan Hodges & Sue Beck
Newsletter:
Kathrin Bateman, Elizabeth Sweet, Simone Smith
Show Information:
Ashley Kennedy
Chevon Information:
Jean Jajan
Website, general issues or to volunteer:
Sue Beck
We are continuously trying to improve, so feedback and suggestions are always appreciated!
Show Off Those Beautiful Kinder Goats!
Have you ever wanted to show your Kinder goat, but been constrained by time, biosecurity concerns or distance to the nearest show? Well, now you can show your Kinder goats from the comfort and safety of your own farm!
Introducing the KGBA’s first Virtual Kinder Goat Show!!!
Judge: Joe Pilotte
Entries Accepted: April 1 – June 1, 2015
Results Announced: July 1, 2015
Entries Accepted: April 1 – June 1, 2015
Results Announced: July 1, 2015
- Get a professional opinion of your goat!
- Show your goat without the stress of travel!
- Keep your doe’s milk production up by not upsetting her schedule!
- Get publicity for your herd!
- Learn more about conformation!
- Only $5 per goat!!!
So, how do you get started? All you need is a few high quality pictures of your registered Kinder goats. Go to the Virtual Show Guidelines page for and entry form and helpful tips on how to enter your goat.
****The KGBA V-Show is offered as a benefit to our members. Only current members of KGBA can show their registered Kinders.
Disclaimer: The opinions, views, and thoughts expressed by newsletter and blog contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Kinder® Goat Breeders Association. Goat husbandry advice found in the newsletter and blog is not meant to substitute a valid veterinary relationship. Please request permission to share or reprint newsletter and blog posts.