The American Boer Goat Association is a nonprofit organization governed by a set of documents, including bylaws, rules and regulations, policies, a code of ethics, a travel policy, and meeting minutes. Governing Documents View and download the American Boer Goat Association's Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Code of Ethics, Board Minutes, and other governing documents. Governing documents are crucial for the ABGA as they provide a structured framework for the organization’s operations and help maintain the integrity of the association’s activities, guide the conduct of its members, and support the overall mission of promoting and improving the Boer goat breed. Governing Documents Board Meeting Minutes Financial Documents Bylaws The ABGA is organized to collect and maintain the history and pedigree of Boer goats, to provide for their registration, to preserve the purity of the breed, and to encourage the further improvement and wider distribution of the breed through research, promotion, and education. View document Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations ensure the American Boer Goat Association maintains breed standards, promotes fair practices, supports member integrity, and fosters a community of responsible breeders dedicated to the health and quality of Boer goats. View document Code of Ethics The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA), Its Board of Directors, Members, Non-Members and/or Agents are committed to conducting ourselves in a professional manner that does not reflect negatively on themselves or the association. View document Policies The object of this policy is to combine all aspects of ABGA and JABGA Travel, Meeting, and Committees policies under one policy by Sections, as outlined in the following document. View document Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual ABGA Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual outlines accounting policies for financial transparency, segregation of duties, and compliance with GAAP. View document Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are an Ideal of Perfection ; a goal to strive towards and attempt to achieve. THE ABGA Breed Standards are tools to be used by breeders to help them improve their own breeding programs and work towards this Ideal of Perfection. View document Articles of Incorporation Articles of incorporation are legal documents that establish a corporation’s existence and outline its basic details and structure. View document Financial Documents 2024 ABGA Treasurer's Report 2024 2023 Tax Report 2023 2023 ABGA Treasurer's Report 2023 2022 Tax Return 2022 2022-2023 Audit Report 2022 2021 Tax Return 2021 2020 Tax Return 2020 2021 Audit Report 2021 2019 Tax Return 2019 2019 - 2020 Audit Report 2019 2018 Audit Report + Financial Statements 2018 2018 Tax Return 2018 Title Year Minutes American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. May 13, 2025 Board of Directors (Minutes Pending Approval) Watch date Apr 15, 2025 Special Meeting Watch date Apr 8, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Mar 11, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Feb 18, 2025 Special Meeting Watch date Feb 11, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Jan 21, 2025 Special Meeting Watch date Jan 14, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Dec 31, 2024 All (2024) Watch date Dec 27, 2024 Special Meeting Watch date Dec 7, 2024 Face-to-Face Day 2 (Minutes pending approval) Watch date Dec 6, 2024 Face-to-Face Day 1 (Minutes pending approval) Watch date Date Meeting < Back Next > Select Month Select Year Reset

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​The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Rosalinda Vizina President, Region 1 Read More Brad Mackey Vice President, Region 9 Read More Rodney Wilson Jr. Secretary, Region 10 Read More Sam Knott Treasurer, Region 6 Read More Patrick Aliff Region 2 Read More Brandon Dugat Region 3 Read More Gage Taylor Region 3A Read More Jeffery Gibbs Region 4 Read More Paige Gunderson Region 5 Read More Kyle Tate Region 7 Read More Zach Westfall Region 8 Read More Kim Veal Region 9A Read More Tyler Sparks Region 11A Read More ABGA Region Map Board of Directors The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Region Map Board News & Updates Board News & Updates May 16, 2025 A Message from the President: May 16, 2025 May 15, 2025 Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members! May 9, 2025 Open Meeting 05-13-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. May 7, 2025 2025 Annual Membership Meeting Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 11, 2025 Open Meeting 04-15-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 2, 2025 Open Meeting 04-8-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 1, 2025 Board Elections: Ballots Due by May 1, 2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Mar 17, 2025 A message from the President: Region 11 Update Mar 5, 2025 Open Meeting 03-11-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Mar 5, 2025 ABGA Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications Keep up with news and updates related to the Junior American Boer Goat Association. Feb 18, 2025 Open Meeting 02-18-2025 Feb 15, 2025 A message from the President: Please welcome and support our newest Regional Director Load More Financial documents have moved to Governing Documents. 2023 Board Candidate Nomination Application Apply for Director Nomination Download Fillable PDF The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now accepting nominations for the ABGA Board of Directors. Applications (completed by the nominee) for the ABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. The ABGA Board of Directors represents ABGA members across 14 regions of the United States as the main governing body of the American Boer Goat Association. ABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of ABGA’s financial, youth (JABGA ), industry development, performance programs, marketing, education, and strategic planning areas. Directors also work in conjunction with ABGA members via committees and the JABGA Board of Directors to further the goals of the Association. Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Region 6 (Missouri, Arkansas) Region 10 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida) Region 11 (Ohio) Region 12 (West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) Region 13 (Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina) Region 14 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the ABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required on Application: Board Candidate Nomination Form Certification of Applicant Conflict or Duality of Interest and Disclosure Form Disclosure Form Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Brenda McCary at officemanager@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding ABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the ABGA Board of Directors application below via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023.

Members of the American Boer Goat Association. On May 13, 2025, Olivia Rush resigned as the Director from Region 2.   We thank her for volunteering her time and energy.   As part of the redistricting, we temporarily had two Directors in this Region. Patrick Aliff is the remaining Director for Region 2 and will be representing our members in the states of AK, AZ CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, and UT.     With great appreciation, Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

The American Boer Goat Association proudly welcomes our newly elected board members, bringing fresh leadership dedicated to supporting both the Association and the Boer goat industry. Region 1 - Ashley Roles Region 2 - Patrick Aliff Region 7 - Kyle Tate Region 8 - Zach Westfall Region 10 - Rodney Wilson, Jr. The Director positions for Regions 3 and 6 remain vacant for the 2025 election due to a lack of candidates. Per ABGA Bylaw 5.3.e, interim Directors will be appointed with Board approval to serve a one-year term beginning in July. The positions will be filled at or after the Summer Face-to-Face meeting. L-R: Ashley Roles (Region 1), Patrick Aliff (Region 2), Kyle Tate (Region 7), Zach Westfall (Region 8), Rodney Wilson Jr. (Region 10) Thank you for your dedication and commitment to advancing the association and our community. We look forward to the leadership and vision you will bring to the ABGA!

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the button to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . Agenda