Terry is a retired Professor of English Studies from Chifeng University in The People’s Republic of China. Prior to that, he was employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Show and Fair Promotion where he served as the educational coordinator and worked as a federal livestockgrader. Terry taught adult agriculture for 8 years in the Kentucky Community College system and was also the owner of Dynasty Club Lambs & Meat Goats. Terry received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in the area of Animal Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Terry Burks Terry has judged over 1200 Junior and open livestock shows in 43 states. Some of his shows include Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Angelo, Austin, The North American International, The American Royal, The National Western, The Great Western, The Cow Palace, The Dixie National, Aksarben, Tulsa, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, The Arizona National, The Pennsylvania Farm Show, The Keystone International, The Atlantic National, The Western Bonanza, The Grand Stand, The Fall Classic and the Belt Buckle Bonanza. He has judged State Fairs in 28 different states and has also judged numerous County, Regional and Jackpot shows nationwide. Terry has served on numerous judging committees across the US including the National 4-H, Jr. College and Sr. College Contests at the NAILE, as well as serving as the sheep/goat chairman for the National FFA Livestock Judging CDE. Terry and his wife Alice live in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Terry Burks Get to know JABGA National Show Judge, Terry Burks

Date and Time: The coloring contest will be held on Saturday June 8th, 2024. Participants may stop by the JABGA office, or other designated location, and color in their 45-minute time slot from 9:00-2:00. Who can participate? The JABGA will be having a coloring contest for all junior members in the novice and junior age divisions. Supplies: All coloring sheets, pencils, crayons, and markers will be provided. Rules: Each participant will have 45 minutes to complete their coloring sheet. Only one child per coloring sheet. All coloring will be done in the JABGA office, or other designated location. Judging: All coloring sheets will be judged prior to the JABGA awards ceremony. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony. Attendance is required to receive an award. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org JABGA Coloring Contest The JABGA will have a NEW Coloring Contest for Novice and Junior age divisions. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

My name is Britnee Weinkauf and I am the Registration Manager here at ABGA. I love all the new things that this job has opened to me. I have never shown goats or had them for breeding purposes, but I did have a couple of pygmy goats growing up. I have three beautiful kids, one daughter and two boys. I love spending time with them doing anything from cooking outside and camping. < Back Britnee Weinkauf Registrations Clerk Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

I was born in Monahans, Texas and moved to Sonora, Texas when I was three years old. My family raises white Dorpers and had a herd of Spanish-Boer goats. My father is an AgriLife Extension agent and has inspired me to continue my journey in the agriculture industry. I participated in 4-H for 10 years and the Sonora FFA chapter during my four years of high school. I was active in both clubs and participated in multiple competitions including the Range Science contests. Throughout my 10 years in 4-H, I showed market lambs and goats at the county and major livestock shows. Caring for and practicing with my livestock deepened my love for agriculture. I continued my education at Angelo State University (ASU) in August 2020, majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Business Administration. I participated in the ag department as the Vice President of the Delta Tau Alpha Agriculture Honor Society, a member and historian of Block & Bridle, a member of the Meat and Food Association, and Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. During the summer of 2023, I was a member of the ASU Collegiate Meats Quiz Bowl team and competed at the AMSA RMC in ST. Paul, Minnesota. I was fortunate to intern at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association during the 2022 show season. I have also enjoyed going back home to Sonora, Texas to help with the county livestock show and range contests, as well as, taking care of our own livestock. I graduated from ASU in December of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Business Administration. I am grateful for the opportunity to work as a full-time registrations clerk at ABGA. God bless, Catarina Hernandez < Back Catarina Hernandez Registrations Clerk Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

My name is Elizabeth Westfall, and I reside in Vincennes, IN, with my husband, Zach, and son, Colton. I have worked in public safety and government for the last 20 years. I currently work for the Indiana State Department of Health as a financial analyst, Good Samaritan Hospital as a grant coordinator, and Vincennes University as a professor of Homeland Security. As you can tell from that last statement, I enjoy staying busy and am dedicated to helping others. Our farm has been raising Boer goats for the last five years, and we have grown from a 4-H project of 2 goats to over 35 goats. One of my passions is helping youth and providing education. This year, I was fortunate enough to assist with the inaugural Goat Con event in Indiana, which provided education and training to over 200 participants through the Indiana Boer Goat Association. I am currently volunteering as a co-youth coordinator for the organization. In 2023, I assisted with the ABGA/JABGA National Show, where I contributed to organizing vendors, the invitational sale, and working with facility management. This year, I will be enhancing my contribution to the event as the Barn Superintendent, a role I am honored to serve in for 2024. I'm excited about the upcoming ABGA/JABGA National Show in Louisville, KY. I want to make this an excellent experience for all exhibitors and their families. Nationals is a great time for all of us to come together as an industry and celebrate our accomplishments. I encourage everyone to reflect on what it took to get here and make it an excellent event for everyone involved. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Elizabeth Westfall Meet National Show Barn Superintendent, Elizabeth Westfall

Adult Fitting Competition Saturday Night June 8th Open to anyone $150 for each 2 person team Half of the proceeds go to JABGA, other half go to winning team. People’s choice will also be awarded! Rules: The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Each team will consist of no more than TWO INDIVIDUALS. Each team will be responsible for bringing a goat to use in the competition. Animals can be pre-clipped and need to be washed and dried, but no products are allowed on the animal upon entering the competition. All animals will be checked for products before entering the competition area. Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the fitting area. All team members and equipment must be in place at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the contest. Each team will be allowed 20 minutes to fit their animal. ALL FITTING TECHNIQUES MUST BE WITHIN THE ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION’S SANCTIONED SHOW RULES. Judge will circulate and question participants during the 30 minutes. Points will be awarded as follows: Ability to fit- 25 points. Participation of each team member - 10 points. Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points. Overall effect - 5 points. Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Adult Fitting Competition The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

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National Show Rules Click the button below to view, download, and/or print the National Show Rules in a new window. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Rules In addition to the following rules, all ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules, and Kentucky Exposition Center rules will apply. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

I am a native of San Angelo. Two weeks after my high school graduation, I enlisted in the United States Army to serve my country. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY in December 2010, I was deployed to Iraq from June 2011 to 2012. Following an honorable discharge, I relocated to the beautiful state of Tennessee, where I raised my daughter. In 2017, I returned to the great state of Texas and began my civilian career journey. The following year, I accepted a position in the trucking industry, initially working with over-the-road truckers. Mid-year, I transitioned to operations manager and dispatcher for frac sand haulers in the oil field. During this time, I pursued and obtained my bachelor’s degree in business management. Since then, I have furthered my professional and personal development, including getting engaged and holding roles as an office manager and accounts manager. With six years of management experience under my belt, I am confident that I am well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by the fast-paced environment and diverse team at ABGA. I am excited to contribute to the success of the organization and look forward to being a part of its journey for years to come. < Back Porschea Penn Office Manager Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

Sonia Cervantez has been a full-time employee since August of 2015 and loves being our Accounts Receivable. She began her journey with ABGA in 2006 as a Registrations Clerk, which was short-lived just due to not coming from a goat industry background. She then had the opportunity to come back as Accounts Receivable several years later and to this day still loves that role. Sonia made the hard decision to leave in October of 2014 to focus on being a full-time mom and wife. In May of 2015, she was welcomed back to ABGA with open arms as a Contract Laborer and was later transitioned into a full-time employee because it felt like home to her. Now, years later, she still enjoys coming to work and interacting with the members who have now become a part of her family. Her favorite part is the relationships she’s built with the members. Sonia has been happily married for 20 years and has one daughter. She’s bilingual and loves spending time with loved ones, going to church, watching movies, dancing, playing games but her all-time favorite thing to do is makeup. John 3:16 is one of her many favorite Bible verses. < Back Sonia Cervantez Accounts Receivable Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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