The third and final day of our Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting in San Angelo, Texas is all wrapped up! JABGA directors kicked off the day with a tour of Denis Ranch Feedlot, in Vancourt; a small ruminant feed mill and custom feeder established in 1973. They house over 15,000 sheep and goats owned by independent producers. John Duke Hudson, a commercial meat goat broker and feeder, spoke about the feed mixes the mill produces and the efficiencies in health and growth they are trying to capitalize on. From there, the group traveled to the Rocking Chair Ranch owned by Loyd Whitehead. Ranch managers, Randy Wood, and Philip Vinson, along with Whitehead, guided the directors as they worked through pens of 5/8 3/8 Spanish Boer Cross goats. Discussions focused on crossbred versus purebred stock, management considerations, and Boer goat breed characteristics. The group also toured the sale ring space and spent time conversing about the challenges and opportunities facing the Boer breed, as well as the industry at large. JABGA extends its thanks to the generous people of the Rocking Chair Ranch and Denis Ranch for their hospitality and willingness to share their experiences and wealth of knowledge in animal agriculture. Directors resumed their business meeting at the American Boer Goat Association offices in the afternoon and capped off the trip with a hibachi dinner. #JABGA #news

Are you an ABGA show expert? Do you want to be part of JABGA’s acclaimed Regional Show program? You may be the next JABGA Regional Show Host! ABGA is currently looking for interested ABGA members to host regional shows in Area 1, Area 3, Area 4, and Area 5 for the 2022 season and all areas for the 2023-2024 season. You must be an ABGA member in good standing, have previous ABGA sanctioned show experience, and reside in the JABGA Area where the Regional Show is held to be a JABGA Regional Show host. JABGA Regional Show hosts will be responsible for the following, among other duties: Establish show budget and date with ABGA office staff and Youth Committee chairs Select and secure show venue Create show schedule with ABGA office staff and Youth Committee chairs Select and secure show judge from ABGA’s Approved Judges list Secure additional sponsors outside of the ABGA budget Arrange show judge’s travel with ABGA office staff Select and coordinate show volunteers (including but not limited to ring staff, volunteer contest judges, and show announcer) Providing scales for weigh-in (market and commercial doe shows) Coordinate exposition space for sponsors and vendors Validate JABGA ownership and Bred & Owned entries Plan and facilitate awards banquet If you are interested in hosting a JABGA Regional Show, please contact shows@abga.org. The JABGA regional show areas are broken down by state as follows: Area 1: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana Area 2: Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota Area 3: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine Area 4: Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico Area 5: Colorado, New Mexico, Texas For more information about the JABGA Regional Show program, click here. For more information about ABGA sanctioned show rules, click here. For more information about JABGA sanctioned show rules, click here. #JABGA #news

**As of October 5, 2022, the American Boer Goat Association is no longer accepting applications for the JABGA Youth Coordinator position. Thank you to all applicants who submitted their information!** The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now hiring a Youth Coordinator for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). This is a remote position with some travel required. If you are passionate about leadership, education, and personal development for youth and want to work with an expanding nonprofit organization, email your resume and cover letter to officemanager@abga.org or apply on Indeed here. Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Youth Coordinator Position Overview: This position is fully responsible for organizing the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). The JABGA Youth Coordinator develops and facilitates programs in various settings to enhance and support education and personal development for youth involved in JABGA. The Youth Coordinator ensures all JABGA projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, and secures and implements grants/funding and development programs to support JABGA’s mission. Location & Travel: This position is remote, with a requirement to travel to industry events, all JABGA Regional and National Shows, and occasionally the ABGA office (San Angelo, Texas). Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Education: A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on agricultural education is preferred. Reports To: ABGA Executive Director, Office Manager, Background Check: The ability to pass a comprehensive background check is required. This position adheres to strict conduct and confidentiality standards regarding minors and sensitive information. Prior Experience: Event planning, specifically youth educational and leadership events (required) Working with youth (required) Basic financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting (required) Agricultural extension or agricultural organization/association work (preferred) Grants management (preferred) Project management, including using project management software (Microsoft Teams, OEX) (preferred) Skills: Excellent time management and prioritization skills Stellar written and verbal communication skills Comfortable with high-pressure situations and strict deadlines Attention to detail Ability to learn, understand, and follow complex procedures and regulations Proficiency with desktop computers, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Teams, Excel), and conducting business via email and the Internet Ability to lead and manage a group Ability to anticipate setbacks and plan accordingly Strong sense of relationship building and ability to work in teams Duties: Prepare comprehensive action plans for JABGA projects, directives, and events with guidance from ABGA Executive Director, ABGA Youth Committee Plan and oversee meetings and activities of the JABGA Board of Directors (monthly virtual meetings, annual Face-to-Face meetings) Perform administrative tasks on behalf of JABGA (scheduling, timelines, budgets, contacts, financial inquiries, vendor relations) Represent JABGA and ABGA at various industry events, including “major” livestock shows (NAILE, Fort Worth Livestock Show & Rodeo, Denver Livestock Show, RodeoHouston, the American Royal Livestock Show, OYE, and others), all ABGA and JABGA Regional Shows and National Shows, National FFA Convention Provide routine updates to ABGA Executive Director, Office Manager, and Youth Committee on the success of JABGA policies, events, and directives Inform JABGA members and their parents/guardians on JABGA policies, events, and directives via text, email, video chat, and social media. Manage safety concerns, accidents, injuries, and misconduct of JABGA members and volunteers according to ABGA and JABGA policies and local and national laws. Assist the Youth Committee and Executive Director in identifying and pursuing financial support opportunities (grants) from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporate sponsors to meet JABGA's needs Maintain strict conduct and confidentiality standards regarding minors and sensitive information About the American Boer Goat Association: The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on protecting, promoting, and recording the American Boer goat breed. The Boer breed was developed by Dutch farmers in South Africa in the 1900s and was then introduced in the United States in 1993. The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) was founded the following year. Boer goats are prized for their rapid growth rate, excellent carcass quality, and adaptability to many climates. A docile and highly fertile breed, Boer goats have primarily been used for meat production. Over a century later, these traits set the Boer goat apart in the purebred and commercial segments of the American meat goat industry. With 7,000 members and 45,000 goats registered annually, today’s ABGA offers members marketing, educational, and commercial industry opportunities, along with youth involvement through the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). About the Junior American Boer Goat Association: The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) supports ABGA in its mission to improve and promote the Boer breed and encourage the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. JABGA fosters the personal growth of its youth membership through training in leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development as individuals and in groups. **As of October 5, 2022, the American Boer Goat Association is no longer accepting applications for the JABGA Youth Coordinator position. Thank you to all applicants who submitted their information!** #JABGA #news

Electronic devices will not be allowed in the holding area or contest room. Materials: two 3x5 inch note cards can be used; no other outside materials are allowed. Excessive reference to notes may result in deduction of points. The use of visual aids is not allowed. Each contestant must make the presentation without a microphone. Contestants shall not be penalized for moving about or using/not using a podium. Contestants will be penalized one point per second on each judge's score sheet for being over or under the time allowed for each speech. Ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following judging sections: Oral communication Speech composition Non-verbal communication Response to questions Dress appropriately for the subject you are presenting. Junior Division (ages 4 to 8) No less than 3 minutes no more than 5 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "Why is it important to keep your feed buckets, water troughs, and facilities clean?" National Show: "How do you keep a Boer goat healthy?" Intermediate Division (ages 9 to 13) No less than 4 minutes no more than 6 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "Why is it important for Boer goats to have correct breed standards?" National Show: "What can you do to raise awareness in the goat industry?" Senior Division (ages 14 & over) No less than 5 minutes no more than 7 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "What advice would you give to younger members in JABGA?" National Show: "How to be a mentor and influence new showmen/breeders?" You can find more information on the 2021-2022 JABGA Regional Show Series Show Rules here: https://www.abga.org/jabga/jabga-regional-show-rules. #JABGA #news

Ghouls and goblins and goats... oh my! In true trick-or-treat spirit, we asked ABGA members from across the country to show us their best goat costumes on Facebook and Instagram. We want to thank everyone who submitted photos and joined in the Halloween fun. Click on the gallery below to see all of the cute, creative, and clever costumes submissions we received: 2022 Halloween Virtual Costume Parade Photos courtesy of: Cathy Schones Morris, Jessica Shannon Spangler, Amanda Griffith, Kristy Vaughn, Linda Johnson, Nancy Tartaglia, Andrea Luna, Angela and Kevin Manning, Josh Ganoe, Rebecka Knotts, Tracey Jenette LaRue, Laken Stocker-Dahnke. Goats & Goblins 2022 - Princeton, Ind. Photos courtesy of Cindy Dusek. #JABGA #news

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 2022 – The American Boer Goat Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Hannah Jenkins as its new Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Youth Coordinator. Hannah brings a history of youth development and meat animal knowledge to JABGA as its Youth Coordinator, as part of ongoing growth efforts in ABGA’s youth programs. Hannah Jenkins grew up in California, where she showed pigs across the nation. After high school, she attended Kansas State University and majored in animal science. Hannah was a member of the Reserve Champion Meat Judging Team and the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. Outside of school, she served on the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) Junior Board of Directors and was a camp facilitator for Next Level Livestock Camps. Today, Hannah lives in Norman, Okla. with her husband Jesse and their three dogs. The ABGA Board of Directors and JABGA Board of Directors are excited to welcome Hannah as a new era of growth and expansion of ABGA’s youth programs begins. #JABGA #news

ABGA President Ken Baty, Treasurer Sam Knott, JABGA Youth Coordinator Hannah Seymore, and office manager Brenda McCary joined host Drew Williams on Boer Goat Nation on December 20, 2022, to recap the 2023 renewal process using iCompete discuss the ABGA and JABGA Board of Directors' Face-to-Face meetings. You can watch the Facebook Live broadcast of the podcast below: HELPFUL LINKS: Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. You can find them on Facebook HERE. In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation. The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. #JABGA #news

Commercial Doe & Market Class Payouts Download the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Rules below: #JABGA

BYLAWS OF JUNIOR AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION ARTICLE 1 NAME, PURPOSE, AND AFFILIATES 1.1 Name and Purpose. The Junior American Boer Goat Association (“JABGA”) is an affiliate of the American Boer Goat Association (the “Association”) and is established under Section 1.4 of the Bylaws of the Association. The Association is organized exclusively to collect and maintain the history and pedigree of American 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. JABGA is organized to support the Association; to improve and promote the American Boer Goat breed; to improve and develop the capabilities of youth, both individually and through group participation, in the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats; to develop and improve scholarship, leadership, and community interest among youth; to encourage high moral character, sportsmanship, and clean living among all its members; to establish a means whereby youth members may work in conjunction with the Youth Committee of the Association; and to create, foster, and assist subsidiary youth affiliates composed of members of JABGA. 1.2 Affiliates. JABGA, by action of its Board of Directors (the “JABGA Board”), with the approval of the Youth Committee of the Association, may establish one or more affiliated organizations (each, a “JABGA Affiliate”) to assist and support JABGA in the achievement of its purpose. A JABGA Affiliate shall have such geographic area, membership, purposes, and powers as may be approved from time to time by JABGA Board and the Youth Committee of the Association, but a JABGA Affiliate shall never have the authority to act in the name of JABGA or the Association. 1.3 Youth Coordinator. The Board of Directors of the Association may hire, at such salary as it considers appropriate, a Youth Coordinator for JABGA to enhance the communication and serve as a liaison between the JABGA Board of Directors, the Association’s Youth Committee, and the Board of Directors of the Association, and the Board of Directors of the Association may, by resolution, delegate responsibility for managing the day-to-day business of JABGA to the Youth Coordinator. The Youth Coordinator shall report to the Executive Director of the Association. ARTICLE 2 MEMBERS 2.1 Members. Membership in JABGA is open to all individuals (i) who are 18 years of age or younger on January 1 of each year of membership, (ii) who have an interest in the purposes of JABGA, and (iii) who agree to comply with the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association, these Bylaws, and the Code of Ethics of the Association, upon payment of membership fees as established by the Association from time to time. Continued membership in JABGA shall be subject to annual renewal and the continued payment of required membership fees. Failure by any member of JABGA (individually, a “Member” and collectively, the “Members”) to pay such Member’s annual membership fee on or before the due date established by the Association for such payment shall automatically terminate such Member’s membership in JABGA on such due date. The Association shall from time to time establish the date on which annual membership fees are due and the amount of such fees and shall provide notice thereof to all Members. 2.2 Annual Meeting of Members. The annual meeting of the Members shall be held each year on a date andat a time and place determined by the JABGA Board for the transaction of such business as may lawfully come before the meeting. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of JABGA to give not less than ninety (90) days’ notice of the annual meeting to each Member and to the Youth Coordination of the Association. Such notice shall be given by mail or by email or other electronic means to each Member not personally notified. Such notice may be given in the Association’s newsletter or other Association or JABGA publication provided to all Members. The initial annual meeting of the Members after the effective date of these Bylaws will be at the National JABGA Show. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section regarding notice of the annual meeting, notice of such initial meeting shall be provided to the Members by the Association. Members may submit written requests for matters to be included on the agenda for the annual meeting. Such written requests shall be submitted to the President of JABGA, c/o the Association’s office, and must be received at the Association’s office at least sixty (60) days before the annual meeting. The President, in consultation with the Youth Coordinator of the Association, shall determine whether matters so requested shall be included on the agenda. Only matters included on the agenda prepared by the President, in consultation with the Youth Coordinator of the Association, shall be considered at the annual meeting of the Members. The agenda for the annual meeting shall be made available to the Members at least thirty (30) days before the annual meeting. 2.3 Special Meetings of Members. Special meetings of the Members shall be held upon the direction of the President of JABGA, in consultation with the Youth Coordinator of the Association, a majority of the JABGA Board, or upon written request of not less than one-tenth (1/10) of the Members. 2.4 Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein, notice of the date, time, and place of special meetings of the Members shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the meeting, either personally or by mail be e-mail or other electronic means to each Member at his or her address as the same appears on the records of JABGA. Such notice need not be given to any Member who attends such meeting in person, nor to any Member who waives notice of such meeting, whether before or after such meeting. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the notice of any meeting of the Members is not required to state the business to be transacted at such meeting. Such notice may be given in the Association’s newsletter or other Association or JABGA publication provided to all Members. 2.5 Quorum; No Proxies. A quorum at meetings of the Members shall be the number of Members present. Each Member in attendance at a meeting shall have one (1) vote. The act of the majority of the Members present in person at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Members, except as otherwise specifically provided by these Bylaws. A majority vote of the Members at a meeting may vote to adjourn the meeting from time to time, and a meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice, at which meeting any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called. Proxies shall not be permitted at meetings of the Members to establish a quorum of Members or to cast a Member’s vote. Except as otherwise specifically required by these Bylaws (such as in the election of directors by mailed ballot), all actions by Members shall be taken in person at any meeting of the Members. 2.6 Termination of Membership. The membership of any Member may be terminated at any time without cause by the vote of at least seven (7) members of the JABGA Board. 2.7 Rules and Regulations; Code of Ethics. The Members shall comply with the Rules and Regulations and Code of Ethics established from time to time by the Association. ARTICLE 3 JABGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3.1 Number. The direction and management of the affairs of JABGA shall be vested in the JABGA Board, which shall consist of ten (10) persons who must at all times be Members of JABGA. The directors shall be elected as set forth in Section 3.3 to represent five (5) geographic regions as described in Section 3.2. As of July 1, 2015, the directors are as follows: _________________________ (Region 1a) _________________________ (Region 1b) _________________________ (Region 2a) _________________________ (Region 2b) _________________________ (Region 3a) _________________________ (Region 3b) _________________________ (Region 4a) _________________________ (Region 4b) _________________________ (Region 5a) _________________________ (Region 5b) 3.2 Regions. JABGA Members shall be divided into five (5) geographic regions; the Members in each region shall be represented by two (2) directors. The geographic boundaries of those regions are attached to these Bylaws as Exhibit A. 3.3 Election of Directors; Removal of Directors. The procedure for electing and removing directors of JABGA shall be as follows: Any Member who is 14 years of age or older on January 1 of the year of election who desires to be a director of JABGA shall (i) so notify JABGA at the Association’s principal office in writing not later than March 1 of the year of election and (ii)submit at such time a completed and signed Conflict of Interest Statement and Code ofConduct on the forms required by the Association. The Youth Coordinator of the Association (or in his or her absence theSecretary of the Association) shall prepare a ballot for each JABGA region. Each such ballot shall contain the names of the Members residing in such region who have complied with the provisions of subpart (a) above.T he Youth Coordinator of the Association (or in his or her absence theSecretary of the Association) shall mail, not later than April 1 of the year of election, a ballot for each JABGA region to the Members who reside in such region and who were Members in good standing as of January 1 of that year. The Youth Coordinator of the Association shall implement a balloting system to assure that ballots may be cast only by Members and that each Member may vote on only one regional ballot. Members must return their ballots, postage paid, to JABGA for receipt not later than May 1 of the year of election). Any ballot received later than May 1 of the election year) with postage due shall be disregarded. The ballots shall be counted by a committee of three (3) Association employees selected by the Youth Coordinator of the Association. If the Members of any region fail to elect one or both of its directors, such director(s) shall be appointed from Members residing in such region by the President of JABGA with the approval of at least six (6) directors on the JABGA Board. The results of the election shall be announced to the Members on or beforeMay 15 of the year of election for terms to begin on July 1 of such year. At all times during each director’s term, he or she must reside in the region for which he or she was elected, and he or she must maintain his or her membership. Failure to comply with either of the above requirements shall result in the automatic removal of a director from JABGA Board. A director shall be subject to removal by a vote of least seven (7) members of the JABGA Board for the following reasons: (i) missing more than two (2) consecutive meetings of JABGA Board; or (ii) whenever in JABGA Board’s judgment, and in consultation with the Youth Coordinator of the Association, the best interests of JABGA would be served thereby. 3.4 Term of Directors. Each director elected to fill an available position shall be elected for a term of two (2) year beginning on July 1 of the year of election and shall hold office until the next July 1 or until his or her successor has been elected and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal. EXCEPT for the 2015 election ALL REGION (A)’S WILL BE ELECTED FOR ONLY A ONE YEAR TERM. As of January 1, 2015 if a JABGA director ages out they may serve out their elected term, as long as they are in good standing with their ABGA membership. But this director will not be able to show in any JABGA events. 3.5 Director Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the JABGA Board resulting from the death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal from office of any director shall be filled by a successor Member who resides in the same region for which the vacancy has occurred. Such successor shall be appointed by the President of JABGA with the approval of at least six (6) members of the JABGA Board and shall serve until the following June 1. 3.6 Annual Meeting of Directors. The annual meeting of the JABGA Board shall be held each year on a date and at a time and place determined by the JABGA Board for the transaction of such business as may appropriately come before the meeting. Such meeting date may be, but is not required to be, the same date as the annual meeting of the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of JABGA to give at least ten (10) days’ notice of such meeting to each director. Such notice shall be given by mail or e-mail or other electronic means to each director not personally notified. The initial annual meeting of the JABGA Board after the effective date of these Bylaws is January 1, 2015. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section regarding notice of the annual meeting, notice of such initial meeting shall be provided to the directors named in Section 3.1 by the Association. 3.7 Regular Meetings of Directors. Regular meetings of the JABGA Board shall be held at least two (2) times each year on dates and at such times as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the JABGA Board. Such meetings shall take place at such place as the JABGA Board may determine. The annual meeting of the JABGA Board may be one of such regular meetings. Notice of the dates and locations of such regular meetings shall be provided to the Members. 3.8 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the JABGA Board shall be held whenever called by the Secretary of JABGA upon the direction of the President of JABGA, in consultation with the Youth Coordinator of the Association, or upon written request of at least three (3) directors. 3.9 Notice. Except as provided herein, notice of the date, time, and place of special meetings of the JABGA Board shall be given not less than five (5) business days before the meeting, either personally or by mail or e-mail or other electronic means to each director at his or her address as the same appears on the records of JABGA and to the Youth Coordinator of the Association. Such notice need not be given to any director who attends such meeting in person, nor to any director who waives notice of such meeting, whether before or after such meeting. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein or by statute, notice of any meeting of the JABGA Board need not state the business to be transacted at such meeting. 3.10 Quorum; Majority Vote; No Proxies. A quorum for the transaction of business by the JABGA Board shall be the presence of at least six (6) directors. The act of the majority of the directors present in person at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the JABGA Board, except as otherwise specifically provided by these Bylaws. No proxy may be used to establish a quorum of directors or to cast a director’s vote. The directors present at any meeting, whether or not less than a quorum, by a majority vote may adjourn the meeting from time to time, and a meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice, at which, if a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called. 3.11 Action Without a Meeting. Any action required to be taken at a meeting of the directors of JABGA may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing, setting forth the action to be taken, is signed by at least the number of directors that would have been required to take the action if a meeting had been conducted and such consent is acknowledged by the Youth Coordinator of the Association. Each written consent shall bear the date of signature of each director who signs the consent and the Youth Coordinator of the Association. Prompt notice of the taking of any action by directors without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to all directors who did not consent in writing to the action. 3.12 Participation by Conference Telephone. Directors may participate in and hold a meeting of the JABGA Board by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting, except where a person participates in the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. The Youth Coordinator of the Association shall be given prior notice of any such meeting. 3.13 Conflict of Interest Policy. The Association has adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy which shall apply to all directors and officers of JABGA. 3.14 Director’s Responsibilities. Each director agrees to serve as an example and leader to the Members; to promote JABGA, the Association, and the American Boer Goat; to maintain the Association’s Code of Conduct; to act professionally; to be familiar with all JABGA programs and opportunities; to keep up with current events in the Boer Goat and livestock industries; to stay in weekly contact with the Youth Coordinator of the Association; to promptly review mail, e-mail, or other materials received from JABGA or the Association; to write articles for the JABGA newsletter and Association publications; to assist with JABGA fundraising activities; and to comply with all JABGA deadlines, assignments, and responsibilities. ARTICLE 4 COMMITTEES 4.1 Committees. The President, with the approval of the JABGA Board, may designate committees, with each committee consisting of two or more Members who may be but are not required to be directors, and each such committee shall have such power and authority and shall perform such functions as may be provided in such resolution; however, such committee(s) shall never have the power to exercise the authority of the JABGA Board. Committees may also include non-voting ex officio members who are not JABGA Members. The President shall appoint a committee chairperson of each designated committee, who shall establish the rules of procedure for meetings of such committee. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be designated by the JABGA Board and shall keep regular minutes of their proceedings and report the same to the JABGA Board and to the Youth Coordinator of the Association. Any member of such a committee may be removed, for or without cause, by the President, with the approval of at least six (6) directors. 4.2 Action Without a Meeting. Any action required to be taken at a meeting of a committee of JABGA may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing, setting forth the action to be taken, is signed by a sufficient number of members of the committee as would be necessary to take that action at a meeting at which all of the members of the committee were present and voted. Each written consent shall bear the date of signature of each member of the committee who signs the consent. Prompt notice of the taking of any action by members of the committee without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to all members of the committee who did not consent in writing to the action. 4.3 Participation by Conference Telephone. Members of a committee may participate in and hold a meeting of the committee by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting, except where a person participates in the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. ARTICLE 5 OFFICERS 5.1 Election of Officers. There shall be a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Reporter of JABGA. At its annual meeting (and at its organizational meeting following adoption of these Bylaws), the JABGA Board shall elect the officers, each of whom shall serve until the next annual meeting or until their successor is elected. A person elected to an office cannot be more than 18 years of age on the January 1 of the year of election. 5.2 Duties. The principal duties of the officers of JABGA are as follows: President. The President shall be the presiding officer of JABGA and, subject to the control of the Board, shall have general charge and supervision of the administration of the affairs and business of JABGA. The President shall work with the JABGA Board, the Members, and the Youth Coordinator and Youth Committee of the Association to assure that all orders and resolutions of the Association and the JABGA Board are carried into effect, shall generally represent JABGA, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the JABGA Board. The President shall be counted for purposes of determining a quorum for any meeting and may vote on any matter coming before the Members or the JABGA Board. President must serve a one year term before elected to office. Vice President. The Vice President shall discharge the duties of thePresident in the event of the President’s absence or disability for any cause whatever and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the JABGA Board. Vice President must serve a one year term before elected to office. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall keep account of all money, credit, and property of JABGA and shall keep an accurate account of all money received and disbursed. Except as otherwise ordered by the JABGA Board, the Treasurer shall deposit all funds of JABGA in such banks or depositories as the Association shall designate under procedures established by the Association. The Treasurer shall keep proper books of account and other books showing at all times the amount of the funds and other property belonging to JABGA, all of which books shall be open at all times to the inspection of the JABGA Board and the Youth Committee of the Association. The Treasurer shall also submit a report of the accounts and financial condition of JABGA at each annual meeting of the JABGA Board and the Board of Directors of the Association. In general, the Treasurer shall perform all the duties which are incident to the office of Treasurer, subject to the direction of the JABGA Board, and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the JABGA Board. The Treasurer shall give bond only if required by the Youth Committee of the Association. In case of absence or disability of the Treasurer, the JABGA Board may appoint an Assistant Treasurer to perform the duties of the Treasurer during such absence or disability. Secretary. The Secretary shall have charge of the records and correspondence of JABGA under the direction of the President. The Secretary shall give notice of and attend all meetings of the JABGA Board and shall take and keep accurate minutes of all meetings of the JABGA Board of which he or she shall be the Secretary. The Secretary shall discharge such other duties as shall be assigned to the Secretary by the President or the JABGA Board. Reporter. The Reporter shall be responsible for reporting on and publicizing actions of JABGA to newspapers and other publications and at JABGA and Association events. 5.3 Removal. An officer may be removed from office by a vote of at least six (6)directors, on consultation with the Youth Coordinator of the Association. 5.4 Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs in any office of JABGA, such vacancy shall be filled by the majority vote of the JABGA Board present, and such replacement officer shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the JABGA Board and until his successor is elected and qualifies; provided, a vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President. ARTICLE 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Rules of Procedure. Meetings of the JABGA Board and the Members shall be conducted by the President of JABGA under such rules of procedure as the President may determine from time to time; however, upon the vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the directors present at any time during any such meeting, the remainder of such meeting shall be conducted in accordance with the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order in effect from time to time. 6.2 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of JABGA shall be the calendar year. 6.3 Resignation. Any director, officer, or committee member may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or the Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if no date be specified, on the date of its receipt. 6.4 Notices. Whenever under the provisions of these Bylaws notice is required to be given to any director or committee member, and no provision is made as to how such notice shall be given, it shall not be construed to mean personal notice or notice by e-mail or other electronic means, by facsimile, or by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such director or committee member or other required person at such address as appears on the books of the Association. Such notice may be given by inclusion in the Association’s newsletter or other JABGA or Association publication provided to all Members. Any notice required or permitted to be given by mail shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same be thus deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail. Whenever any notice is required to be given to any director or committee member or other person under these Bylaws, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be equivalent to the giving of such notice. 6.5 Voting. Whenever under the provisions of these Bylaws a vote is required or permitted to be taken by Members, directors, or committee members and it is not otherwise specified in these Bylaws, the vote of a majority of the Members, directors, or committee members, as the case may be, present and eligible to vote shall be effective to authorize the action voted on. 6.6 Construction. Article and section headings in these Bylaws are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof. Pronouns used in these Bylaws shall be construed as feminine, masculine, or neuter, as the context requires, and words of singular number in these Bylaws shall be construed as plural, as the context requires ARTICLE 7 AMENDMENTS AND GOVERNING LAW 7.1 Amendments. These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by the JABGA Board, subject to the approval of the Youth Committee of the Association and the Board of Directors of the Association. 7.2 Texas Law. It is expressly recognized that when these Bylaws are silent as to the manner of performing any corporate function, the provisions of applicable Texas law shall control. * * * Dated: May 12, 2014—Approval of the Bylaws by the JABGA Board February 27, 2014—Approval of the Bylaws by the Youth Committee of the Association September 26, 2014—Approval of the Bylaws by the Association Board January 1, 2015—Effective Date of the Bylaws Area 1- Arizona, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Nevada, Wyoming, and Montana Area 2- Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin Area 3- Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Area 4- Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Area 5- Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico #JABGA

The American Boer Goat Foundation would like to thank all those who have donated to furthering the advancement of the American Boer Goat Association, the Junior American Boer Goat Association, and the American Boer goat breed. Thanks to your generous donations, the Foundation has raised over $36,000 that will directly benefit the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA)! We are excited to announce that the Foundation has committed $9,500 of your donations to the upcoming JABGA Regional Shows Program. The remaining funds will be allocated to the following areas that directly impact our JABGA members across the country: JABGA Education JABGA National Show Programs JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation JABGA National Show Class Sponsorships JABGA National Show Banquet Future JABGA programs and opportunities Please share this page with your friends and family so they can be part of developing and advancing the Junior American Boer Association! Click the button below to make your donation today! Click the social media icons or the link button below to share. #JABGA #news

The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is now accepting nominations for the JABGA Board of Directors. Applications (completed by the nominee) for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) on or before March 1, 2023. The JABGA Board of Directors works alongside the ABGA Board of Directors to represent JABGA members across five areas of the United States as the main governing body of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). JABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of JABGA programs like the JABGA Regional Show Series and by promoting core JABGA values like scholarship, leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development. The JABGA Board of Directors also serves as youth ambassadors for the improvement and promotion of the Boer goat breed through the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. Board seats are open for the following JABGA Areas: Area 1(Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming) Area 2 (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois) Area 3 (Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York) Area 4 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina) Area 5 (Colorado, New Mexico, Texas) In accordance with JABGA Bylaws, applicants must be JABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the JABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws and the JABGA 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: Application (completed) – Download here Contact Information page and Certificate of Application (completed) Digital photo Directors Responsibilities page (signed) Responsibility Release, Information Release, Photo Release, Authorization Form Conflict of Interest Statement (completed) Code of Conduct form (completed) Brief statement (less than 250 words) – “Why do you want to be a JABGA Director?” Optional: Applicants may submit a resume that highlights the following: Involvement in JABGA and/or the goat industry School activities 4-H & FFA activities Leadership activities Volunteer work/community service Eligibility Applicants for the JABGA Board of Directors must: Be 14 years of age or older on January 1, 2023 Reside in the JABGA Area for which the applicant is running/elected Have renewed their JABGA membership on or before January 1, 2023 Questions or Concerns? Contact JABGA Youth Coordinator Hannah Jenkins at jabga@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding JABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the JABGA Board of Directors application below and submit it to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. ONLINE FORM: DOWNLOAD PDF FORM: About JABGA: The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) supports ABGA in its mission to improve and promote the Boer breed and encourage the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. JABGA fosters the personal growth of its youth membership through training in scholarship, leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development as individuals and in groups. #JABGA #news

Check out these photos from the PR Boer Goat show in Puerto Rico from Sunday, March 19, 2023. You can see the show results here.