NOW HIRING - JABGA YOUTH COORDINATOR: NOW HIRING! ABGA is hiring a Youth Coordinator for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). This is a mostly remote position with travel required; the full job description is posted HERE. 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. This position will remain open until it is filled. ABGA JUDGES CERTIFICATION COURSE: Judges applicants: Please direct all questions regarding the upcoming Judges' Certification Course to Kathy Carr and Kevin Richmond. ABGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES: The ABGA Board of Directors meeting minutes from September 13, 2022, are now available online. For more information regarding agenda items in the minutes, please contact your region's ABGA Director(s). REGISTRATIONS: We are currently processing work submitted on September 22, 2022. REMINDER: All work submitted via mail must be submitted to our current address: 4258 S Jackson Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903. Our Registrations department has processed 500 transactions more in the last 30 days compared to the same timeframe one year ago, with fewer staff members. We’re thankful for our awesome office team and the dedication they bring to ABGA! According to the Rules and Regulations, ABGA animal names are limited to 32 characters in total, including numbers, letters, spaces, and special characters. ABGA animal names must include the applicant's herd name or herd prefix. For more information about ABGA animal names, herd names, and herd prefixes, please see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. If you are not listed as the breeder of the animal (owner of the animal’s dam at the time of conception, unless the dam was bought bred), you MUST submit the animal’s Registration Application directly to the ABGA office. All Registration Applications submitted through Online Live will automatically register the animal in the breeder’s name and the breeder will receive the registration paperwork. BOOKKEEPING: The ABGA office will be finalizing audits from 2019 and 2020 soon and anticipates the 2021 audit will progress quickly. DNA: DNA Processing: UC Davis' average processing time is 23 business days. ABGA SANCTIONED SHOWS: All shows with complete submitted results have been entered in ILR. Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results. If you see points missing or incorrectly calculated in ILR, please reach out to your show secretary. If your show is not visible in ILR, we may be awaiting placings from your show secretary; please email shows@abga.org for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS: Where will ABGA be next? Click below to see our full calendar of events!

ABGA COMMITTEE MEETINGS BEGIN: ABGA committee meetings will begin in the month of October. We appreciate everyone who volunteered to serve on an ABGA committee. If you are serving on a committee but have not received a Zoom link via email, please reach out to your committee chair. Meetings will be held at 7:00 PM CST unless otherwise noted. The committee meeting schedule will be as follows: 1st Week 1st Monday of the month: Youth and Regional Shows Committee 1st Tuesday of the month: Education and Member Relations Committee 1st Wednesday of the month: National Show Committee 1st Thursday of the month (quarterly): Finance Committee 1st Thursday of the month (not in Finance Committee months): Breed Standards Committee 2nd Week 2nd Monday of the month: JABGA Board of Directors (6:00 PM CST) 2nd Tuesday of the month: ABGA Board of Directors 2nd Wednesday of the month: DNA and Meat Goat Evaluation Committee 2nd Thursday of the month: Judges Committee 3rd Week 3rd Monday of the month: Sanctioned Show Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month: Marketing and Member Benefits Committee 3rd Thursday of the month: Bylaws and Rules Committee NOW HIRING - JABGA YOUTH COORDINATOR: NOW HIRING! ABGA is hiring a Youth Coordinator for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). This is a mostly remote position with travel required; the full job description is posted HERE. 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. This position will remain open until it is filled. REGISTRATIONS: We are currently processing work submitted on September 29, 2022. Submitting work to ABGA via regular mail? Be sure to use our current address: 4258 S. Jackson St., San Angelo, Texas 76903. We recommend using Priority Mail to ensure delivery to the ABGA office. If you are submitting work to the ABGA office via email, please send it to mail@abga.org. Old and outdated ABGA forms should be destroyed: correct forms are available online at: https://www.abga.org/forms/. BOOKKEEPING: Our office is currently making courtesy calls regarding outstanding balances for ABGA work. We would like to remind ABGA members that they can view their outstanding balances through Online Live, and can make payments using Online Live or the Payment Center. DNA: DNA Processing: UC Davis's average processing time is 23 business days. We have received most DNA results up to September 9, 2022. ABGA SANCTIONED SHOWS: Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results. If you see points missing or incorrectly calculated in ILR, we may be awaiting placings from your show secretary; please email shows@abga.org for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS: Where will ABGA be next? Click below to see our full calendar of events!

TRANSFER APPLICATIONS: The ABGA Transfer Application is available for those selling an animal but who do not have the original Certificate of Registration available. A statement of why the original Certificate is not available is required with a Transfer Application. Otherwise, the seller must name the buyer, sign and date the “Transfer” section on the back of the official Certificate of Registration to officially transfer the animal. Transfer Applications and other ABGA forms are available online HERE. When you submit forms or applications to the ABGA office, please check that they are filled in completely. This reduces processing time and ensures your information is accurate. The use of correction fluid (White Out) or any other medium invalidates ABGA Certificates of Registration. This includes transfer information written on the reverse side. The seller may "correct" the mistake on the Transfer portion (back) of a Certificate with a single line drawn through the mistake and the seller's initials. ABGA SANCTIONED SHOWS: If your show points are missing from the Blue Screen or are not calculated correctly, we may be waiting for the results from your show secretary. Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results to ABGA. Contact your show secretary FIRST if your show points are missing. Animals with a pending registration or Request For Information (RFI) form are not eligible for ABGA or JABGA sanctioned shows, because they are not officially registered. For more information, please see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. RE-TATTOOING ANIMALS: If an ABGA registered animal requires re-tattooing, the new tattoo must be placed directly on top of the old tattoo. According to the ABGA Rules and Regulations, the Certificate of Registration must be returned to ABGA and the Certificate is reissued to reflect that the animal has been retattooed. For more information, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. VIRTUAL COSTUME PARADE: Ghouls and goblins and goats... oh my! ABGA is hosting a Virtual Costume Parade on our Facebook and Instagram pages – be sure to tag us with your best caprine costumes. We’ll post them on our website! HURRICANE IAN ASSISTANCE: The American Boer Goat Foundation (ABGF) is still accepting monetary donations to benefit those affected by Hurricane Ian through the ABGA CARES FUND. REGISTRATIONS: We are currently processing work submitted on October 26, 2022. When you submit forms or applications to the ABGA office, please check that they are filled in completely. This reduces processing time and ensures your information is accurate. When completing a Registration Application, be sure to include the registration numbers of both parents of the animal. Mark unregistered animals as BOERX (dam) or UBUCK (sire). UPCOMING EVENTS: 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Shows More details about these shows will be available soon. AREA 2 (Oklahoma): November 4-6, 2022 AREA 4 (Georgia): March 3-4, 2023 AREA 5 (Texas): April 14-15, 2023 AREA 1 (California): April 28-29, 2023 AREA 3 (Indiana): May 12-13, 2023 AREA 2 (Iowa): May 26-27, 2023 2022 ABGA Judges Certification Course The ABGA Judges Certification Course is coming up on November 3-6 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Attendees for the course can find the complete packet (including the full itinerary and study materials) online HERE. Board of Directors Face-to-Face Meeting The winter Face-to-Face meeting for the ABGA Board of Directors will be held in Louisville, Ky. on December 2-3, 2022.

Members of the American Boer Goat Association, On Thursday, November 10, 2022, the ABGA Board of Directors received and accepted Kathryn Carruth’s resignation as Executive Director of the ABGA. Katie will continue to assist ABGA for several weeks as we go through this transition phase. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and are thankful for her service for the past 20 months. We, the Board of Directors of the American Boer Goat Association, are working to navigate this change and bring about a new and better era for our association. The future success of our association and the general membership is the absolute focus of this current Board of Directors. There are nine new and six veteran board members committed to our members, office staff, and the progression of our association. We are volunteer-driven and committed to providing better outcomes for our association and the members that we represent every day. We also have a committed office staff that has completely reworked our systems and is performing at the highest level for our members. We are thankful for their hard work every day. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to your regional director. We are here for our members and are working together toward an age of transparency and progress. We hope to bring forward an age of transparency in the American Boer Goat Association and provide a safe, family environment for our membership. The future success of our association and the general membership are the absolute focus of this current Board of Directors. Ken Baty, President Kevin Richmond, Vice President Sam Knott, Treasurer Lane Reigle, Secretary Roselinda Vizina, Region 1 Leah Maertens, Region 3 Mike Reis, Region 5 David Carwell, Region 6 Katherine Klug, Region 7 Gage Taylor, Region 7 Kim Morgan, Region 9 B.J. Carbino, Region 10 Amy Scharmer, Region 11 Chuck Fitzwater, Region 12 Kathy Daves-Carr, Region 13

Submit Agenda Items for Winter 2022 Face-to-Face: The ABGA Board of Directors is now accepting agenda items to be included at their Winter 2022 Face-to-Face meeting in Louisville, Ky. on December 2-3, 2022. ABGA members in good standing are welcome to submit agenda items for discussion. ABGA members can submit their agenda items in the form below until the end of the day on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. New ABGA Directors Announced: ABGA is excited to announce the addition of three new directors to the Board of Directors. We appreciate the time and dedication of our Board in their service to ABGA. Congratulations to these directors! New Directors: Rosalinda Vizina, representing Region 1 BJ Carbino, representing Region 10 Chuck Fitzwater, representing Region 12 Registry and Member Software Update: Adjustments are being made to ensure the new user software, iCompete, will fully replace ILR2 and the Blue Screen. iCompete is equipped to handle ABGA [SC1] memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points within a single platform for all members. iCompete will be released in three phases: Phase 1: Memberships This should be opened to members very soon! Members will receive an email invite to renew online and update their member information. Only one login will be used per member. At the time of login, members will not be able to renew their membership until all outstanding balances for ABGA work are paid. During Phase 1, members will only be able to view animals they own. Members will not have access to manage, register, or transfer animals until Phase 2. Phase 2: Registrations Members will be able to manage their animals (register, transfer, submit service memos, etc.) in iCompete. Transactions will be validated and posted by ABGA office staff after members submit transactions and complete payments in iCompete. Phase 3: Shows ABGA show applications, show calendars, show entries, and show results will be entered in iCompete. All animals will be validated at the time of entry. ABGA hopes iCompete will provide a more user-friendly and streamlined interface for members, making it easier to manage and utilize your ABGA membership. We anticipate some trial-and-error will be necessary as ABGA staff and members adjust to iCompete. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: We will be closed starting at noon on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25, for the holiday weekend. Our regular hours will resume on Monday, November 28. On behalf of the ABGA office staff, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Congratulations New Certified Judges: ABGA would like to congratulate the following individuals on successfully completing the ABGA Judges Certification Course and their new status as ABGA Certified Judges: Clint Demmitt (Texas) Mike Stiefel (Alabama) Randy Plattner (Missouri) Area 2 Regional Show Checks are Mailed: Congratulations to those who competed at the Area 2 JABGA Regional Show on November 2-4 in Stillwater, Okla. Premium checks for the Area 2 JABGA Regional Show have been mailed. If you do not receive your check in the next few weeks, please contact the ABGA office at mail@abga.org. ABGA on Boer Goat Nation: In case you missed it: ABGA Treasurer Sam Knott and Region 7 Director Katherine Klug appeared on Boer Goat Nation earlier this week! You can watch the entire broadcast on the Boer Goat Nation page or our website below: To improve communication and open engagement with ABGA’s nearly 10,000 members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to partner 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 published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. Re-Tattooing Animals: If an ABGA registered animal requires re-tattooing, the new tattoo must be placed directly on top of the old tattoo. According to the ABGA Rules and Regulations, the Certificate of Registration must be returned to ABGA, and the Certificate is reissued to reflect that the animal has been retattooed. For more information about ABGA tattoo guidelines, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations or visit our website. For more information about how to tattoo your goat, you can watch the video below: Registrations: We are currently processing work submitted on November 17, 2022. When completing a Registration Application (including in Online Live), be sure to include the registration numbers of both parents of the animal. Mark unregistered animals as “BOERX” (dam) or “UBUCK” (sire). ABGA registered animals can be transferred from active members to non-active members via Transfer Application sent to the ABGA office via mail or email (mail@abga.org) when the original Certificate is not available. Animals cannot be transferred from active members to non-active members via Online Live. Bookkeeping: Taxes have been filed for 2021. The ABGA office can now proceed with the 2021 audit, with the help of ABGA’s Certified Public Accountants. The ABGA office encourages members to update their herds and pay any remaining balances prior to Phase 1 of the iCompete software rollout (coming soon). DNA: DNA Processing: UC Davis's average processing time is 20-25 days. We have received most DNA results up to October 31, 2022. According to ABGA Rules and Regulations, members cannot request DNA testing for animals they do not own. For more information, please see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Contact your show secretary FIRST if your show points are missing. If your show points are missing from the Blue Screen or are not calculated correctly, we may be waiting for the results from your show secretary. Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results to ABGA. Animals with a pending registration or outstanding Request For Information (RFI) are not eligible for ABGA or JABGA sanctioned shows, because they are not officially registered. Pending registrations are noted with a question mark (?) ahead of the animal’s individual pending number. (Ex: ?123456) For more information on pending registrations, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. Upcoming Events: You can view ABGA's full calendar of events below: Board of Directors Face-to-Face Meeting: The winter Face-to-Face Meeting for the ABGA Board of Directors wil be held in Louisville, Ky. on December 2-3, 2022. ABGA members in good standing can submit agenda items for discussion at this meeting until November 22 at the link below:

2023 Renewal Reminder According to the Bylaws of ABGA, members must renew by January 1, 2023, in order to remain in good standing. You must be a member in good standing to do the following: Vote in organizational elections (National Show Judges, ABGA and JABGA Board of Directors seats) Maintain your ABGA Certified Judge status Hold a seat on the ABGA or JABGA Board of Directors Run for a seat on the ABGA or JABGA Board of Directors ABGA will be processing membership renewals for 2023 through our new membership software, iCompete. Frequently Asked Questions What is iCompete? Like many breed associations and registries, ABGA has used third-party platforms for a long time. ABGA has used Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) of Australia for several membership platforms, including iCompete. iCompete is a new, streamlined software that is equipped to handle ABGA memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points in a single platform for all members and staff. It will eventually replace the Online Live and Blue Screen systems and provide ABGA members and staff with a consistent, easy-to-use interface. ABGA is “rolling out” the iCompete software in three stages: Phase 1 (renewals/memberships), Phase 2 (registrations), and Phase 3 (shows/events). We encourage members to renew now using iCompete to improve and simplify their member experience going forward. When is the last day to renew for 2023? Members must be renewed by JANUARY 1, 2023, to continue their membership services (email and communication updates from ABGA and access to iCompete), vote in ABGA organizational elections, and remain ABGA members in good standing. Members who do not renew by JANUARY 1, 2023, will not be eligible to vote in ABGA organizational elections, hold seats on the ABGA or JABGA Board of Directors, or run for seats on the ABGA or JABGA Board of Directors. Can I still renew with ABGA via check and paper renewal form, or only through iCompete? ABGA is excited to introduce this new software system to our members! We encourage members to renew now using iCompete to improve and simplify their member experience going forward. We accept checks and ABGA renewal forms via mail or email (mail@abga.org). Forms should be sent via special mailing to ensure confirmed delivery. Renewal forms can be found on our website: https://www.abga.org/forms/ Members must be renewed by JANUARY 1, 2023, to continue their membership services (email and communication updates from ABGA and access to iCompete), vote in ABGA organizational elections, hold seats on the ABGA or JABGA Board of Directors, run for seats on the ABGA or JABGA Board of Directors, and remain ABGA members in good standing. Can I renew my ABGA membership over the phone? ABGA does not accept membership renewals or permission to renew memberships by phone. Please contact the ABGA office at (325) 486-2242 or mail@abga.org with any questions or concerns about 2023 renewals or iCompete. Can I renew a JABGA membership through iCompete? Yes; adult members must renew for 2023 to renew associated JABGA memberships. Please renew your adult membership FIRST before renewing your associated JABGA membership. I’m trying to renew as an adult in iCompete and I’m missing an associated JABGA membership. Should I still complete the renewal? Do not complete your renewal for 2023 if you are missing an associated JABGA membership in iCompete. If you are an adult and you do not see an associated JABGA membership or are missing an associated JABGA membership in iCompete, please contact the ABGA office at (325) 486-2242 or mail@abga.org immediately. QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE ABGA OFFICE AT mail@abga.org. Sign up for our email updates! 2023 National Show Sponsors Thank you, T.D. Wall Inc.! ABGA would like to thank T.D. Wall Inc. for their Platinum-level sponsorship of our 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show, and for supporting our ABGA and JABGA members. See you in Louisville, Ky. June 10-18, 2023! Want to sponsor our 2023 National Show? Vendor and sponsor applications are now open for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show. NOTE: If you are a food/beverage vendor, please email nationalshow2023@abga.org before completing a vendor application. JUDGES: Submit Your Team for the 2023 National Show ABGA is now accepting submissions of eligible Judge's teams for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show. Judges are needed for the following shows: ABGA National Show (Team of 3 judges) JABGA National Show (Team of 2 judges) JABGA National Bred & Owned Show / JABGA National Breeding Showmanship (Single judge) JABGA National Market Goat Show / JABGA National Commercial Doe Show / JABGA National Market Showmanship (Single judge) Judge's team submissions must be completed via this form by 5:00 PM CST on Friday, January 16, 2023. Submissions made past this deadline will not be considered to judge the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show. Eligibility: Each judge must be an ABGA member in good standing (renewed and dues paid for 2023 by January 1, 2023). Each judge must be approved as a Level I ABGA Certified Judge by January 1, 2023. Each judge may not have judged the JABGA National Market Goat show, the JABGA National Bred & Owned show, the JABGA National Show, or the ABGA National Show in 2022. Each judge must reside in a separate ABGA region from the rest of their submitting team. Each eligible judge may only be submitted on one (1) team to be considered to judge the 2023 ABGA National Show. Each eligible judge may only be submitted on two (2) teams to be considered to judge the 2023 JABGA National Show. Judges will be requested to talk reasons through at least 10th place in all show classes. Judges will be required to use a placing method set forth and approved by the ABGA Board of Directors. ABGA on Boer Goat Nation ABGA staff joined hosts Drew Williams and Jason Brashear on Boer Goat Nation on December 13, 2022, for a live demonstration of the 2023 renewal process using ABGA's new membership software, iCompete. You can view the Facebook Live broadcast HERE, and be sure to like, follow, and share Boer Goat Nation on Facebook. 2023 National Show Superintendent Applications Open Online applications for the 2023 National Show Superintendent positions are now open! Please complete the form below if you are interested in serving as a superintendent at the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show (June 10-18, 2023) in Louisville, Ky. National Show Superintendents are responsible for the enforcement and adherence of all exhibitors to ABGA National Show Rules. They should be familiar with ABGA Rules and Regulations, ABGA National Show Ring Protocol, and JABGA Regional Show Rules, and have previous experience as show superintendents or ring stewards at ABGA and/or JABGA shows. APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM CST on THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 2022. 2023 National Show Logo Contest ABGA is now accepting submissions for our 2023 National Show logo contest. Logo designs must: Incorporate a “KENTUCKY DERBY” theme. Be formatted in a 16:9 (rectangle) or 1:1 (square) ratio. Be submitted as high-resolution PNG files with transparent backgrounds (PREFERRED). Be received by JANUARY 3, 2023. Submit your logo designs to nationalshow2023@abga.org by JANUARY 3, 2023. November 2022 Awards: Ennoblements and Does of Excellence Congratulations to our ABGA Ennobled Sires and Does of Excellence for the month of November 2022! Ennoblements: EGGS Z265 - Arthur Smith BAB4 MERCEDES - Bailey Bergherm J6 BAR B EGGS C582 - Sarah Leininger TFBB HOT KAKES - Tina & Justin Via TB07 METEORS FLAME - Michael Beets Jr RJMBG ROCKY ACRE GRINCH'S BEAST - Stephanie & Brandon Denier CAPRIOLE'S MZ SALLY - Tyler Grivold AABG NBD CRYSTAL CLEAR - Tina & Justin Via ELFAN STARSTRUCK - Emet Fanning SHOW ME BOERS DANCING QUEEN - James Deniston RMBG DUAL THREAT - Bailey Bergherm 2MS BRUTALLY HANDSOME - Marjeanna & Michael Smith RUM JIGSAW - Craig, Rebecca, Mason, Maddox, & Caroline Fuller ROR1 TRUMPIN' THE SOUTH - Chancie & Jeff Rose RMA2 "JACKPOT" - Johanna & Josh Weir MH34 SHOULD HAVE BEEN A COWBOY - Mitchell Hetrick Does of Excellence: TRV NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE - Trevor Clemens BAB4 WF91 RED RED WINE - Bailey Bergherm MKHD WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MESS - Madessa Hoffer-Dye RBMG BLONDIE - Stephanie & John Gorman Office Updates Registrations: We are currently processing work received on December 14, 2022. DNA: UC Davis's average processing time is 10-20 days. Holiday Hours: On behalf of the ABGA office staff, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season! We will be closed on Thursday, December 22, beginning at noon through Monday, December 26, for the Christmas holiday weekend. We will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023, for the New Year's holiday. Upcoming Events: You can view the full calendar of events at the link below:

Funds cannot be earmarked for specific fees or services. Existing funds will be credited to your account. Money submitted to the ABGA office will go toward any outstanding balances. The entire outstanding balance must be paid before the work can be processed. (EX: You submit a check with the work to be completed in-office. If you submit work through Online Live before the work is completed, your funds will count toward the first submitted work instead of the most recently-submitted work.)

You can submit registrations work and other forms to our office via regular mail at 4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 96903.

We want to thank our wonderful awards sponsors for being part of our 2022 National Show! 2022 National Show Awards Sponsors: SAKB Boer Goats: JABGA Senior Showmanship Buckles Sponsorship JABGA Commercial Doe Buckles Sponsorship National Grand Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Banner Sponsorship National Champion Senior Percentage Doe Banner Sponsorship JABGA Champion Bred & Owned Senior Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsor JABGA Reserve Champion Fullblood Buck Bronze Sponsorship JABGA Grand Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship National Grand Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship Megan Brumfield: JABGA 0-3 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 6-9 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 9-12 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 12-16 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 16-24 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 24-36 Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 36+ Month Percentage Doe Buckle Sponsorship John & Skyler Yow: JABGA National Reserve Champion Fullblood Doe Bronze Sponsorship JABGA 6-9 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 9-12 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 12-16 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 16-24 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 24-36 Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 36+ Month Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship 2M Boer Goats: National Grand Champion Fullblood Breeders Herd Banner Sponsorship National Grand Champion Percentage Doe Banner Sponsorship National Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Bronze Sponsorship JABGA 3-6 Months Percentage Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship Marge Skaggs / Scotty & Jenn Merrill: National Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Grand Champion Banner Sponsorship JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Reserve Champion Banner Sponsorship Shawn and Clenna Pokrant: JABGA3-6 Months Fullblood Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship JABGA 3-6 Months Fullblood Buck Show Buckle Sponsorship National Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Bronze Sponsorship Anderson Boer Goat Acres: National Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship Backtrack Boer Goats, Tracie Elliott: National Champion Junior Fullblood Doe Banner Sponsorship Backwood Farms: JABGA 0-3 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship JABGA Reserve Champion Premier Percentage Exhibitor Cup Sponsorship Bent Wheel Boer Goats: National Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsorship JABGA 0-3 Months Fullblood Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship Danny Burch: National Grand Champion Fullblood Get of Sire Banner Sponsorship National Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship Glen & Nancy Casada: National 3-6 Fullblood Doe Buckle Sponsorship Clint Demmitt: JABGA Intermediate Division Showmanship Buckle Sponsorship Sandra Egger: National 0-3 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship National 3-6 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship Essential Feed: JABGA Junior Division Showmanship Buckle Sponsorship JABGA Bred & Owned Grand Champion Fullblood Breeders Herd Banner Sponsorship Dustin Finch: National Overall Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsorship Frisk Family Farms Trucking: National Overall Grand Champion Fullblood Buck Banner Sponsorship National Overall Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Banner Sponsorship Hill Top Boer Goats: National Grand Champion Fullblood Produce of Dam Banner Sponsorship Lazy Y Goats, Beth and Wade Yarborough: 24-36 Months Fullblood Buck Show Buckle Sponsorship National Reserve Grand Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Banner Sponsorship Little Acres Farm: National Overall Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Banner Sponsorship Locust Haven: JABGA 6-9 Month Fullblood Buck Buckle Sponsorship Mantodea Farm: National Overall Grand Champion Percentage Doe Banner Sponsorship Pine Bank Boer Goats - Timothy, Arlan, and Becky Humble: National Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Get of Sire Banner Sponsorship Premier Hauling Service LLC: 36+ Months Fullblood Buck Show Buckle Sponsorship Rowdy Acres Show Goats: 36+ Months Fullblood Doe Show Buckle Sponsorship Matthew Schoenbauer: National Grand Champion Best Pair Fullblood Kids Both Sexes Banner Sponsorship Shawnee Scott of Crooked S Farms: National Grand Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Banner Sponsorship Windy Acres Boers: JABGA Grand Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship JABGA Reserve Champion Premier Fullblood Exhibitor Bronze Sponsorship

ABGA SANCTIONED SHOWS If your show points are missing from the Blue Screen or are not calculated correctly, we may be waiting for the results from your show secretary. Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results to ABGA. Contact your show secretary FIRST if your show points are missing. Animals with a pending registration or RFI form are not eligible for ABGA or JAGBA sanctioned shows, because they are not officially registered. For more information, please see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. REGISTRATIONS We are currently processing work submitted on October 20, 2022. Please direct all inquiries and ABGA work by email to mail@abga.org. If an ABGA registered animal requires re-tattooing, the new tattoo must be placed directly on top of the old tattoo. According to the ABGA Rules and Regulations, the Certificate of Registration must be returned to ABGA and the Certificate is reissued to reflect that the animal has been retattooed. For more information, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. According to ABGA Rules and Regulations, members cannot apply for Ennoblements for animals they do not own. For more information, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. If you receive an RFI (Request for More Information) by mail or email from the ABGA office, please complete the RFI in full and return ONLY the RFI to the ABGA office by mail or email as soon as possible. The ABGA Transfer Application is available for ABGA members who are selling an animal but do not have the original Certificate of Registration available. Otherwise, the seller may fill out, sign, and date the “Transfer” section on the back of the official Certificate of Registration to officially transfer the animal. Transfer Applications and other ABGA forms are available online HERE. ABGA VIRTUAL COSTUME PARADE Ghouls and goblins and goats... oh my! ABGA is hosting a Virtual Costume Parade. Tag us in your best caprine costumes on our Facebook and Instagram pages. FROM ABGA'S DNA COMMITTEE DNA is in every living thing and is the code made up of repeating units called “base pairs” known by the first letter of their name: A, T, G, and C. There are several technologies used for DNA testing, but in livestock, two of the more common technologies are Microsatellite testing which counts the number of repeating segments, and SNP (Single Nucleotide polymorphism, pronounced “snip”) Testing which looks at the content of the DNA or what the actual A, T, G, or C is at a specific location in the genetic code. Most livestock species have switched to SNP technology because it has applications beyond simple parentage testing thus allowing the determination of genetic condition status, physical trait status, and improving the accuracy of traditional Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs). Here is a list of the acronyms you see regularly: DE – Dam Excluded DQ – Dam Qualified OT – Original Test PE – Parent Excluded PQ – Parent Qualified SE – Sire Excluded SQ – Sire Qualified SNP (pronounced ‘snip’) – Single Nucleotide Polymorphism A dive into genomics is available HERE. For more information on applications specific to goats, read HERE, HERE, and HERE. REQUESTING DNA TESTING? According to ABGA Rules and Regulations, members cannot request DNA testing for animals they do not own. For more information, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. Some ABGA Registered animals born prior to 2012 do not have a DNA profile on record available for parentage testing. Please email dna@abga.org with the ABGA registration number of the animal in question to find out if that animal has DNA available for parentage testing. 2022-2023 JABGA NATIONAL SHOW PUBLIC SPEAKING TOPICS Junior Division: “Why is it important to keep your feed buckets, water troughs, and facilities clean?” Intermediate Division: “Why is it important for Boer goats to have correct breed standards?” Senior Division: “What advice would you give to younger members in the JABGA?” JABGA REGIONAL SHOW SERIES SURVEY All members have received a JABGA Regional Show Series Survey via email. Share your thoughts on how we can improve our JABGA Regional Shows! HURRICANE IAN ASSISTANCE The American Boer Goat Foundation (ABGF) is still accepting monetary donations to benefit those affected by Hurricane Ian through the ABGA CARES FUND. UPCOMING EVENTS Where will ABGA be next? Click below to see our full calendar of events. 2022-2023 JABGA REGIONAL SHOWS More details about these shows will be available soon. AREA 2 (Oklahoma) - Nov. 4-6, 2022 AREA 4 (Georgia) - Match 3-4, 2023 AREA 5 (Texas) - Apr. 14-15, 2023 AREA 1 (California) - Apr. 28-29, 2023 AREA 3 (Indiana) - May 12-13, 2023 AREA 2 (Iowa) - May 26-27, 2023 2022 ABGA JUDGES CERTIFICATION COURSE The ABGA Judges Certification Course is coming up on November 3-6 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Attendees for this course can find the complete packet (including full itinerary and study materials) online HERE. BOARD OF DIRECTORS FACE-TO-FACE MEETING The winter Face-to-Face meeting for the ABGA Board of Directors will be held in Louisville, Ky. on December 2-4, 2022.

ABGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS: The ABGA Board of Directors meeting minutes from October 11, 2022, are now available online HERE. For more information regarding agenda items in the minutes, please contact the ABGA Director(s) for your Region. GOOD LUCK CERTIFICATION ATTENDEES: ABGA would like to wish the attendees of the Judges Certification the best of luck as they pursue their ABGA Certified Judge status. UPDATE YOUR HERD: As 2022 draws to an end, the ABGA office encourages all members to update their herd inventory through Online Live, via email (mail@abga.org), or by calling the ABGA office at (325) 486-2242. TRANSFERRING ABGA ANIMALS: There are ONLY three ways to transfer animals from buyer to seller with ABGA: Via Certificate of Registration: Find the ‘Transfer’ section on the back of the Certificate of Registration. Provide the name and ABGA member number of the buyer (or name and mailing information, if the buyer is a non-member). Provide the seller’s signature & date of purchase. Via Transfer Application (available HERE): Transfer Applications are required if the original Certificate of Registration is not available. Transfer Applications MUST be filled out completely and include: Goat Information (including name, registration number, both ear tattoos, and animal’s date of birth). Seller information (including name, member number, signature, and date of sale). Buyer information (including name, member number, signature, and date of sale). A statement explaining why the original Certificate is not available. If the buyer is a non-member, a complete mailing address is required in place of a member number. Via Online Live: Sellers can transfer animals to buyers through Online Live if the buyer is an ABGA member. ABGA members cannot transfer animals to non-members through Online Live. The use of correction fluid (White Out) or any other medium invalidates ABGA Certificates of Registration. This includes transfer information written on the reverse side. The seller may "correct" the mistake on the Transfer portion (back) of a Certificate with a single line drawn through the mistake and the seller's initials. RE-TATTOOING ANIMALS: If an ABGA registered animal requires re-tattooing, the new tattoo must be placed directly on top of the old tattoo. According to the ABGA Rules and Regulations, the Certificate of Registration must be returned to ABGA, and the Certificate is reissued to reflect that the animal has been retattooed. For more information, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. REGISTRATIONS: We are currently processing work submitted on November 1, 2022. We would like to welcome 95 new members who joined ABGA and JABGA in the month of October. We’re glad you are part of our ABGA family! When completing a Registration Application (including in Online Live), be sure to include the registration numbers of both parents of the animal. Mark unregistered animals as BOERX (dam) or UBUCK (sire). ABGA VIRTUAL COSTUME PARADE: 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! You can view all the cute and kooky photos on our website: ABGA SANCTIONED SHOWS: If your show points are missing from the Blue Screen or are not calculated correctly, we may be waiting for the results from your show secretary. Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results to ABGA. Contact your show secretary FIRST if your show points are missing. Animals with a pending registration or outstanding Request For Information (RFI) are not eligible for ABGA or JABGA sanctioned shows, because they are not officially registered. For more information, see the ABGA Rules and Regulations. BOOKKEEPING: Payments made through Online Live instantly apply to your account. Payments made through the Payment Center add credit to your account and can take up to three business days to process. DNA: DNA Processing: UC Davis' average processing time is 20-25 days. We have received most DNA results up to October 28, 2022. OCTOBER 2022 AWARDS: Ennoblements: MFR1 2DOX POWER UP – Megan and Kenny Elwood / Sammy Lerena JCGR 119 – Sammy Lerena ROR1 PARTY HARD – Sammy Lerena KMSL ROR1 MAN O’ WAR – Megan and Kenny Elwood / Sammy Lerena AABG NBD QUEEN ANN – Tommy Weatherhead AABG NBD TOXIC SHOCK – Tommy Weatherhead ROR1 IRIS – Sammy Lerena JAD SRB LUCKY DOG’S EMERALD – Macy and Becky Bischoff / Bob and Travis Dixon VTZ RICH GIRL – Vicki Hoecher-Imig / Trystin and Zane Gielissen TST1 ROR1 STRATEGIC FORCE – Sue and Terry Taylor 8881 DBL-D TRUMP TIGHT H3 – Tana Brinkman AABG JEEZ LOUISE – Able Acres RMA2 SMOKE THIS – Rick and Misty Allen SAKB BAB4 RED STAG - Macy and Becky Bischoff / Bob and Travis Dixon TH2 TEQUILA – MaryKate Harrod 4-L BOER GOATS LIGHTNING MCQUEEN – Grace and Jared Lindenfelser SHOW ME BOERS RISING TIDE – Lori and Wess Peterson Doe of Excellence: DASHA DASH ACRES SUE’S GOT SWAGGER – David Armstrong CULVER FAMILY FARM PAISLY – Ashley Roles MKHD SEALED WITH A KISS – Madessa Hoffer-Dye Sires of Excellence: BLUE GAINEY’S TUFFY – Kailee Jo Jones STILLHOUSE HEY BARTENDER – Amy Batson UPCOMING EVENTS: You can view ABGA's full calendar of events HERE: 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Shows: AREA 2 (Oklahoma): November 4-6, 2022 AREA 4 (Georgia): March 3-4, 2023 AREA 5 (Texas): April 14-15, 2023 AREA 1 (California): April 28-29, 2023 AREA 3 (Indiana): May 12-13, 2023 Area 2 (Iowa): May 26-27, 2023 Board of Directors Face-to-Face Meeting: The winter Face-to-Face Meeting for the ABGA Board of Directors will be held in Louisville, Ky. on December 2-3, 2022.

ABGA E-STORE OPENING SOON: Keep an eye on your inbox and on social media – the ABGA e-store will be available soon! With the holiday season approaching quickly, ABGA’s e-store will soon be offering fun branded goodies like socks, T-shirts, caps, tumblers, cookbooks, cutting boards, hoodies, and more for all your gift-giving needs! NAILE 2022 JUNIOR BOER GOAT SHOW REMINDER: Here's a reminder for JABGA members entering the North American International Livestock Expo Junior Boer Goat Show: According to JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules and NAILE Junior Boer Goat Show Rules, exhibitors must be current members of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) and in good standing with the organization. ABGA Certified Judge Sammy Lerena will judge the 2022 NAILE Junior Boer Goat Show. For more information regarding JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules, click HERE. For more information about the 2022 NAILE Junior Boer Goat Show, view the NAILE Meat Goats Premium Book HERE. ABGA JUDGES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS FULL: The ABGA Judges Certification Evaluation set for November 2022 in Stephenville, Texas is currently at maximum capacity, with an extensive waiting list. ABGA will contact applicants who are already on the waiting list if any slots become available HURRICANE IAN ASSISTANCE: If you are attending the Blountstown Rotary Goat Day Goat Show in Florida (October 15) and would like to donate household items in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please arrange donations with Kathy Carr. Monetary donations can be made to the ABGA CARES FUND through the American Boer Goat Foundation. SUBMITTING WORK TO ABGA? Submitting work to ABGA via regular mail? Be sure to use our current address: 4258 S. Jackson St., San Angelo, Texas 76903. We recommend using Priority Mail to ensure delivery to the ABGA office. If you are submitting work to the ABGA office via email, please send it to mail@abga.org. Old and outdated ABGA forms should be destroyed: correct forms are available on our website at: https://www.abga.org/forms/. JABGA YOUTH COORDINATOR POSITION CLOSED: 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 the applicants who submitted their information! ABGA SANCTIONED SHOWS: Show secretaries have 30 days after the show to submit results. If you see points missing or incorrectly calculated in ILR, we may be awaiting placings from your show secretary; please email shows@abga.org for more information. ABGA COMMITTEE MEETINGS: ABGA committee meetings have begun. We appreciate everyone who volunteered to serve on an ABGA committee. Please reach out to your committee chair if you are serving on an ABGA committee but have not received a Zoom link via email. Committee meetings will be held at 7:00 PM CST unless otherwise noted. The committee meeting schedule will be as follows: 1st Week of the Month 1st Monday: Youth and Regional Shows Committee 1st Tuesday: Education and Member Relations Committee 1st Wednesday: National Show Committee 1st Thursday (quarterly): Finance Committee 1st Thursday (not in Finance Committee months): Breed Standards Committee 2nd Week of the Month 2nd Monday: JABGA Board of Directors (6:00 PM CST) 2nd Tuesday: ABGA Board of Directors 2nd Wednesday: DNA and Meat Goat Evaluation Committee 2nd Thursday: Judges Committee 3rd Week of the Month 3rd Monday: Sanctioned Show Committee 3rd Tuesday: Marketing and Member Benefits Committee 3rd Thursday: Bylaws and Rules Committee REGISTRATIONS: We are currently processing work submitted on October 6, 2022. We would like to welcome the 167 new members who joined ABGA and JABGA in the month of September. We’re glad you are part of our ABGA family! During the first three quarters of 2022 (January – September), our registrations department saved at least $23,000 in postage and handling costs by folding certificates. BOOKKEEPING: The ABGA office is currently making courtesy calls regarding outstanding balances for ABGA work. ABGA members can view their outstanding balances through Online Live and can make payments using Online Live or the Payment Center. Payments made through Online Live instantly apply to your account. Payments made through the Payment Center add credit to your account and can take up to three business days to process. SEPTEMBER 2022 AWARDS: ENNOBLEMENTS, SIRES OF MERIT, AND DOES of EXCELLENCE: Ennoblements CAPRIOLE’S TOM GIRL – Trevor & Maddie Clemens SGG THAT GIRL – Jason Coin BA CSF BALLYHOO – Michael & Katie Kerns / Ron & Debra Hunt SBZ1 MABLE – Zachary Philips JCKN SMOKE A LITTLE SMOKE – Janet Moraczewski / Jason Coin / JJ Boer Goats VJMN HAVRE DE GRACE – Bryttni Gardepe EVEN I HAVE SPECKLED MAGIC – Sydney Black LGF3 ROCK’M SOCK’M - Phil & Sharon Fullerton CJWM ONE SQUARE MAX – Circle R Boer Goats BACKYARD BOERS SHOCKWAVE – Stephanie & John Gorman AABG NBD OUTTA YOUR LEAGUE – Jason Coin COOL BREEZE LITTLE RED CABOOSE – Sarah Mastrobattisto LHF5 JOLENE – Locust Haven Farm LGF3 HARD TO GET – Sharon & Phil Fullerton KSK RANCH THE ONLY SERTOLI – Dana Childers COOL BREEZE RIFLEMAN’S MISS FIRE – Matt Frisk BLAC SWEET PEACH – Sydney Black LHF5 LOCUST HAVEN RAISING CAIN – Locust Haven Farm KDCL MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER – Kim & Paul Morgan KHBG1 TANTALIZINGLY TOXIC – Cabell Knotts ROR1 MAGNOLIA – Melissa & Randall White AABG NBD FEAR THIS – Nathan Duncan / Able Acres REDWOOD BOERS MACK STOUT – Kaden Helgeson LK7 BLACK LABEL – Cassidy & Joshua Ganoe Sire of Merit BA CSF SMOKIN SOMETHING CRAZY – Judy Hoffman / Chesnut Springs West 2M BOER GOATS BARREL PROOF – Bill, Vanessa, Austin, Jacob Tipton HMK1 ONE SQUARE DIMENSION – Dean Fisher LHF5 BAD TO THE BONES – Locust Haven Farm Doe of Excellence DASHA DASH ACRES WHOLE LOTTA CARLOTTA – Rachel Burke CULVER FAMILY FARM M’S LOTTIE DA – Ashley Roles JBH4 RANCHO-SNOWFALL DIRTY LITTLE SECRET – Blakely Clements LCR4 IF I WERE FROM PARIS – Samantha Ager DNA: DNA Processing: UC Davis’s average processing time is 23 business days. We have received most DNA results up to September 13, 2022. UPCOMING EVENTS: Where will ABGA be next? Click below to see our full calendar of events!