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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.
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!
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!!!
What’s in a Name?
The subject of the KGBA trademark has come up a few times lately on the Kinder Folks Facebook group and other internet groups. There are many benefits to the Kinder name being trademarked. There are also some misunderstandings that should be cleared up for the sake of the breed and KGBA members.
Who trademarked the “Kinder” name?
The trademark was registered by the Kinder Goat Breeders Association. Trademarking the Kinder name prevents it from being used for multiple registries or being used in ways that misrepresent the breed. Having one official breed registry means owners and breeders can be assured that the breed has one set of standards to follow and one source of registration information. As the breed expands in size and quality, all breeders should be focused on creating Kinders as close to the breed standard as possible. This trademark helps all of us do that by requiring that all first generation goats come from registered stock and that goats sold as Kinders are truly Kinder goats.
Who benefits from the Kinder name being trademarked?
The trademark benefits everyone who cares about this breed. From those that breed and sell Kinders to those that have businesses based on the milk or meat that Kinders provide, anyone selling a true Kinder has the same standards and guidelines to follow. The trademark means that all future Kinder owners should expect a goat that meets the breed standard and is actually what it is said to be. Buyers can purchase a true Kinder with the expectation that their new goat will not have disqualifying faults. All goats sold as Kinders will affect the reputation of the breed and ethical breeders are committed to ensuring that their goats show the breed well. Legally reserving the Kinder name for goats that were originally bred from a registered Nubian and a registered Pygmy protects those buying Kinders from buying a goat that is actually a cross of unregistered parents or other breeds.
Why is it important that the Kinder name is trademarked?
If the name was not legally protected it could be used on any cross of goats that resemble Kinders. If any goat that is similar to a Kinder could be sold as a Kinder, there would be no incentive to breed the best examples of Kinders that we can. It would also mean that there would be little reason to invest in strong genetics and it would reduce the market price for goats that are bred to meet the standards. As a seller, there would be little to no market for well bred registered Kinders and no reason to improve your herd. As a buyer, there would be no guarantee that your new goats came from registered parents and are truly purebred Kinders. Without a trademark, the name could also be used by multiple registries, as some other breeds have done. That would add to the expense of raising goats by having to pay for multiple registrations to meet the requirements of different regional shows. In all aspects, the trademark protects the breed and Kinder owners.
How does that affect my and my goats?
If your goats are registered with the KGBA, or were born to a registered Nubian and a registered Pygmy and can be registered with the KGBA, you have Kinders. You can sell, breed, and show them as Kinders. If your goats are not from registered parents and can not be registered with the KGBA, you have “kinder-type” Nubian/Pygmy crossed goats. You can not legally sell or show unregisterable goats as Kinders.
Is my goat trademarked?
Individual goats are not trademarked. Only the use of the name Kinder is legally protected by trademark.
Do I need permission to use the name “Kinder”?
Per the KGBA, there is no licensing requirement to use the Kinder name on marketing or promotional materials. Although membership has many benefits, you are not required to be a member of the KGBA in order to complete a registration on your goat.
By Amy Weatherby-Johnson
Online Pedigrees
Hopefully, this will benefit everyone in buying and breeding your Kinder goats. This is a work in progress – there are some issues including information and goats in the actual registry do not yet appear in the online pedigree. Please understand that this is a HUGE undertaking, so it won’t be perfect for awhile. Just because a goat isn’t showing up in the pedigree system DOES NOT mean that it’s not in the registry – they are separate entities. If you have registration papers from us, your goat is registered and in the registry. That being said, if you notice info missing that you can supply, please drop Sue Beck or Jan Hodges a note with said info so that we can look into why it’s missing or showing up incorrectly. In the meantime, I hope everyone enjoys the new website format and online pedigrees!
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