If you’ve registered any animals on iCompete this week, you might have noticed a major update. The ABGA office has made significant strides since the initial launch of iCompete and is excited to announce that you will now receive a registration number immediately upon payment, eliminating any waiting time. You no longer need to wait for a registration number to transfer an animal. Additionally, if you register on the weekend, there’s no need to wait for office staff to validate your registrations. Temporary certificates can be printed immediately after payment. However, please note that temporary certificates are not recommended for sales. If you are purchasing a registered animal, ABGA advises obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the seller, as temporary certificates are not accepted for transfers or other transactions. We would like to thank our loyal members and appreciate your continued support and patience!

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTk0MzU2NGMtZDM1NS00MGZhLTkyZmEtNmE4MWExNWQ2Y2E5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

December 6 - 7, 2024 MADE@Plainfield 1610 Reeves Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168   The 2024 Winter Board of Directors Face-to-Face Meeting is scheduled for December 6-7, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana, located just outside of Indianapolis.   The American Boer Goat Association has reserved a limited number of rooms at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield for ABGA Members.   The group rate is available from Thursday, December 5, through Sunday, December 8, 2024. To take advantage of the American Boer Goat Association group rate, please make your reservation by November 28, 2024.   SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield 6014 Gateway Drive Plainfield, Indiana, 46168

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmQwMzQ4ZTEtNTVmZC00N2M5LTlhNWMtYjk3Mjk2MWMyZTZk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

Members of the American Boer Goat Association. A message from the President. Please welcome and support our newest Regional Directors. Region 5 (CA, NV, HI, AZ) Patrick Aliff Region 6 (MO, AR) Kyle Tate Region 12 (WV, VA, MD, DE) Rodney Wilson Each one of them are here to support the Association and our members. I appreciate them for stepping-up and volunteering their time. Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

Dear JABGA members, parents and supporters: After careful consideration, a change has been made to both the location and date of the Area 5 Regional Show. Please see the updated show details below. Dates: November 22-23 Location: Sweetwater, TX Judges: Commercial Does & Market – Justin Burns | Breeding – TBD Show Secretaries: Kelly Murray Kellymurray678@yahoo.com  and April Bridget - arb.btl@gmail.com Registration will be open on showman.app by the end of the week.  All regional show information can be found at the following link: abga.org/jabga/regional-shows Please reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Texas in November! Thanks,  Caleb Boardman Executive Director  American Boer Goat Association

Members of the American Boer Goat Association, As I step into my new role as your President for our Association, I am humbled to have this opportunity to say a few words. We are in unprecedent times, and I can reassure you I will do my best moving this association forward. I would like to start with working with the rest of the Board of Directors on finding the right person to fill the Regions that are currently not represented. I do ask for grace as I navigate my new role. Please be patient with me and the rest of the Board as we become a better team for you. Thank you for this opportunity! Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzNhMDBkZDEtZTgzNC00OGEzLWI3N2MtZjc4ZGM5YjQwNjUx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to renew your ABGA membership. Renew before January 1 to be a member in good standing. Members in good standing will have voting rights for new board members, can run for a Board of Directors seat, and actively participate in changes to the Bylaws. You have until December 31 to renew your membership and be a member in good standing. You may still renew any time after December 31, but you will not have the same privileges as a member in good standing. *If you are missing JABGA accounts under your main account, please contact the ABGA office before renewing your account. Check out step-by-step instructions for renewing your ABGA membership. Login to your iCompete account. From your dashboard you will see a prompt to renew your membership. Click the Renew Membership button. You should now see your membership, the year you are renewing for, and Adult Membership listed as the Membership Type. If you have affiliated members, or Junior members you would like to renew, you will see them listed under Additional Memberships. Toggle Yes to select and renew additional memberships. * If you do not see a Junior account listed, please contact the office before you renew your Adult Membership. Agree to the terms and click continue. Confirm your renewal and payment details. *You will need to pay any outstanding balance in or to renew your membership. If you have an outstanding balance, you will see it listed here. Click Proceed to Payment to enter your credit card details. Enter your credit card details and click Pay Now to complete your membership renewal. Prefer to mail in your renewal? Download the fillable PDF renewal form by clicking the link below:

The ABGA board came together last night 10/1/2024, as a work group, to hear and discuss a business proposal.  This conversation presented us with potential options to restructure part of our organizational design.  Additionally, to help direct services and benefits to members and give us opportunities for future development and growth and prosperity for 2025 and into the future.  We look forward to further conversations and will keep the membership apprised of any future developments.   At times we may need to touch on a delicate HR concern that may need to be addressed to the Board and not disclosed publicly.   For clarification purposes as stated in our By Laws:  Such closed meetings shall be held to receive information or for discussion only, and no votes may be taken, and no other final decisions of the Board may be made during such closed meetings.   We appreciate your patience, Rosalinda Vizina, Region 1, President Brad Mackey, Region 13, Vice President Sam Knott, Region 8, Treasurer Gage Taylor, Region 7, Secretary Olivia Rush, Region 2 Paige Gunderson, Region 3 Jeff Gibbs, Region 4 Elizabeth Westfall, Region 9 Kim Veal, Region 10 Tyler Sparks, Region 11 Cameron Drew, Region 14

To our livestock friends and families in the devasting path of Hurricane Helene our heart goes out to each of you.  We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.   Rosalinda Vizina, Region 1, President Brad Mackey, Region 13, Vice President Sam Knott, Region 8, Treasurer Gage Taylor, Region 7, Secretary Olivia Rush, Region 2 Paige Gunderson, Region 3 Jeff Gibbs, Region 4 Elizabeth Westfall, Region 9 Kim Veal, Region 10 Tyler Sparks, Region 11 Cameron Drew, Region 14

Members of the American Boer Goat Association, On Tuesday evening September 24, 2024, many of you may have watched the Special Board of Directors Meeting. At the end of the meeting there were four members that resigned from the Board, Mike Reis (President), Chuck Fitzwater (Vice-President), Lauren Green (Region 6) and Casey McClain (Region 7). We thank them for their endless hours on the Board and good luck with their future endeavors. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to your regional director. Rosalinda Vizina, Region 1, President Email: region1@abga.org Brad Mackey, Region 13, Vice President Email:  region13@abga.org Sam Knott, Region 8, Treasurer Email: region8@abga.org Gage Taylor, Region 7, Secretary Email: region7b@abga.org Olivia Rush, Region 2 Email: region2@abga.org Paige Gunderson, Region 3 Email: region3@abga.org Jeff Gibbs, Region 4 Email: region4@abga.org Elizabeth Westfall, Region 9 Email: region9@abga.org Kim Veal, Region 10 Email: region10@abga.org Tyler Sparks, Region 11 Email: region11@abga.org Cameron Drew, Region 14 Email: region14@abga.org Board of Directors