Committees

Committee	Chair	Co-Chair	Description
Affiliates	Rodney Wilson	Catherine Riley	Execute the Affiliates Program approved at the July 2025 Face to Face Meeting
Breed Improvement	Kyle Tate	Josh Stephans	Create a plan for the DNA program moving forwardWork on a solution for aged animals Work on a solution for over conditioned animals Performance testing & data collection
Finance	Zach Westfall	Elizabeth Mobley	Advise on financial issues Look into potential cost savings opportunities Look into potential income generating opportunities Work with the Executive Director on the budget
Judges	Terry Burks	Caleb Boardman	Review, oversee, & evaluate the Judges Certification Program Organize & conduct Judges Certification training sessions at regional & national shows Organize & conduct a Certified Judge update program Update, compile, and complete the Approved Judge list Review the Judges Show Ring Protocol
Junior Programs	Ashley Roles	Jaelynn Reyes	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	Makayla Burns	Catherine Riley	Develop junior & adult educational content (podcasts, documents, etc.) Plan & execute educational sessions at the National Show Assist the Executive Director in creating outside partnerships
National Show	Catherine Riley	TBD	Assist ABGA staff in planning & executing the 2026 National Show Research potential locations for future National Shows
Purebred Breed Up	Patrick Aliff	Rodney Wilson	Create a proposal for a Purebred Breed Up Program
Rules, Regulations, & Bylaws	Zach Westfall	TBD	Review all Rules & Regulations, Bylaws, Policies, etc. Work with legal counsel to provide suggestions for additions or changes Sub-committee to review the ennoblement rules & requirements (Patrick Aliff)
Show Incentive Programs	Kyle Tate	Danielle Funk	Promote & expand the Registered Wether & Wether Dam Programs Execute the roll out of the Roll Of Honor (ROH) Program
Staff & Board Policies	Kim Veal	Porschea Penn	Review, consolidate, and cross check all staff & board policy documents available on the ABGA website

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.

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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, 2025!

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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.