Committees

Committee	Chair	Co-Chair	Description
Affiliates	Paige Gunderson	Sue Hobby	Continue to culminate relationships with Affiliate Associations and build a larger Afilliate Membership Continue to work toward rolling out Affiliate Mentorship Program Develop addditional partner incentives
Breed Improvement	Kyle Tate	TBD	Compile and utlize collected performance data and identify future opportunities for data collection Identify research and extension partnerships to improve breed data
DNA	Paige Gunderson	Caleb Boardman	Strengthen our DNA program that encompasses required DNA testing with full roll-out approved and ready by July 2027
Finance	Jeff Gibbs	Brad Mackey	Advise on financial issues Look into potential cost savings opportunities Look into potential income generating opportunities Work with the Executive Director on the budget to be approved in October 2026
International Genetics Export	Tyler Sparks	Caleb Boardman	Rewrite and update rules associated with import/export Work on garnering international partnerships
Judges	Patrick Aliff	Olivia Rush	Review, oversee, & evaluate the Judges Certification Program Organize & conduct Judges Certification training sessions at regional & national shows Organize & conduct a Certified Judge update program Roll out the Judges continuing education program Review the Concurrent Show Rules
Junior Programs	Jaelynn Namio-Grant	Ashley Roles	Advise the JABGA Board of Directors Provide insight on JABGA programs & rules Assist in fundraising for JABGA programs Assist in planning & implementing educational contests
Member Education & Outreach	Ashley Roles	Dustin Fields	Plan & execute educational sessions at the National Show Assist the Executive Director in creating outside partnerships Work with Cultivate on the new website Commercial Producer spotlight and promotion
National Show	Rodney Wilson Jr.	Porschea Penn	Assist ABGA staff in planning & executing the 2027 National Show Research potential locations for future National Shows
Rules, Regulations, & Bylaws	Ashley Roles	Zach Westfall	Have reviewed Bylaws ready for ballot preparation by the October 2026 meeting to be on Spring Ballots for membership Review all Rules & Regulations, Bylaws, Policies, etc. as deemed necessary by the Board
Show Incentive Programs	Tori Meyer	TBD	Promote & expand the Registered Wether & Wether Dam Programs Expand the Roll Of Honor (ROH) Program

Committee Roles & Reponsibilities

Purpose: In accordance with Bylaw 8.2, the President, with approval of the Board of Directors (BOD) or the Executive Committee, may designate committees that shall perform such functions as provided during committee designations.

Led by: Each committee shall be led by a committee chair, who shall be appointed by the President of the BOD with majority approval of the board. The appointed chair of the committee shall nominate a co-chair of their choosing to be approved by the BOD.

Reports to: Committees will report to the BOD and shall never have the power to exercise the authority of the BOD.

Committee Member Selection and Quantity: Regular members in good standing of the ABGA may apply for any active committee. The chair and co-chair of the committee shall select members based on the qualifications indicated in the application. Each committee shall consist of no less than 4 total members. At least one, but no more than 50% of the whole committee, shall be currently seated on the BOD. ABGA staff members can be on committees as voting or non-voting members, as designated by the Committee Chair. Any BOD shall reserve the right to attend a committee meeting they are not an active member of in a non-voting capacity.

Meeting minutes and recordings: A committee member shall be designated to keep minutes of all meetings. Recordings of the meetings shall also be taken and placed in ABGA designated electronic file. Minutes shall be made available to the BOD upon request.

Meeting times and host: Each committee shall meet at least bimonthly. Meetings shall be conducted through a selected online platform as designated by the BOD. Meetings shall be hosted and organized by the Office Manager or committee chair to ensure proper recording and access is available to the ABGA.

Meeting schedule policy: Meetings shall be scheduled, and committee members notified a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the meeting unless otherwise needed on a case-by-case basis.

Confidentiality agreement: Members of the finance committee, and any other committees, as directed by the President of the ABGA, shall sign and submit a confidentiality agreement, upon acceptance to the committee, and then on an annual basis to the ABGA office.

Removal from Committee: Failure to comply with any of these policies will result in removal from the committee in accordance with Bylaw 8.2.

Help Shape the Future of the ABGA — Join a Committee!

Committees are vital to the growth and success of the American Boer Goat Association. View open roles, responsibilities, and current committee chairs to find where your skills align. If selected, ABGA office staff will reach out to you directly with follow-up instructions. Sign up by August 15, 2026!

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Our committees at the American Boer Goat Association are an essential part of our organization, dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation. We encourage all members to engage with our committees, as they provide excellent opportunities for development within the Boer goat community.