We are excited to announce that a new upgraded, user-friendly software system is coming to ABGA in the near future! This software will incorporate the capabilities of Online Live and the Blue Screen into a single, easy-to-use platform. We can't wait to share this improved member experience with you soon. The images provided above are simulated.

December 7, 2024   Meeting to order 9:05 AM (Eastern Time) - Adjourned 11:45pm (Eastern Time) Attended: Rosalinda Vizina R-1 (President) Olivia Rush R-2 Paige Gunderson R-3 Patrick Aliff R-5 Kyle Tate R-6 Sam Knott R-8 (Treasurer) Elizabeth Westfall R-9 Kim Veal R-10 Tyler Sparks R-11 Rodney Wilson R-12 Caleb Boardman, Executive Director Absent: Jeff Gibbs R-4 Gage Taylor R-7(Secretary) Brad Mackey R-13 (Vice President) Cameron Drew R-14

December 6, 2024   Meeting to order 9:14 AM (Eastern Time) - Adjourned 6:15 PM (Eastern Time) Attended: Rosalinda Vizina R-1 (President) Olivia Rush R-2 Paige Gunderson R-3 Patrick Aliff R-5 Kyle Tate R-6 Sam Knott R-8 (Treasurer) Elizabeth Westfall R-9 Kim Veal R-10 Tyler Sparks R-11 Rodney Wilson R-12 Caleb Boardman, Executive Director Absent: Jeff Gibbs R-4 Gage Taylor R-7(Secretary) Brad Mackey R-13 (Vice President) Cameron Drew R-14

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Starting January 1, 2025, the fee for an ABGA Adult Membership will increase to $75 per year. ABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year​​​​​​​​​​. Renew your membership by December 31, 2024 to lock in the current rate of $60 for 2025 and maintain your status as a member in good standing. Members in good standing enjoy voting rights in board elections, eligibility to run for a Board of Directors position, and the ability to participate in Bylaws amendments. Please note, there will be no fee increase for Junior members at this time.

December 6 - 7, 2024 MADE @ Plainfield 1610 Reeves Road Plainfield, IN 46168 Click the button below to watch the Face-to-Face meeting on Teams The 2024 Winter Face-to-Face Meeting will take place from December 6-7, 2024 in Plainfield, Indiana. The daily meetings will start at 9:00 AM each morning at MADE @ Plainfield . CLICK HERE to view the meeting on Microsoft Teams 2024 Face to Face Meeting Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Adoption of Agenda Minutes approval (9/19/24 and 9/24/24 tabled from 11/12/24) Minutes approval (10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 11/12?) Office update - Caleb on behalf of Porschea Executive director report - Caleb Treasurer's report - Sam JABGA report - Paige Bookkeeper Position/Options - Caleb Recorded meetings available to our members - Tyler (tabled from Oct meeting) Update on policies -Kim (tabled from 11/12/24) RR & bylaws (memberships update form/discussed and tabled from 11/12/24) - Rosalinda Committee list review - Rosalinda and Caleb (tabled from Oct & Nov meeting) Committee reports - Rosalinda and all BOD's/Chairs of Committee Judges Certification Report from Olivia will be included in Judges Committee National Show Schedule discussion will be part of Paige’s Report Roll of Victory Show Series/ Queen/Ambassador / JR BOD - Kyle ABGA Regional Distribution Review - Elizabeth (adults) JABGA Area Distribution Review - Paige JABGA Rules – Elizabeth EPD development/Genomic information – Kyle/Caleb Employee Handbook – Kim Code of ethics - Kim

You can now easily find your goats by searching and sorting your My Animals list using left and right tattoos, herd books, and more. Click the My Animals button from your iCompete dashboard. Click the column headers to sort your animals by numerical or alphabetical order.

How do I view progeny points on my iCompete account? How do i view progeny points in the Herdbook? Progeny Points The concept of progeny points for ennoblement refers to a system for awarding points to goats based on their performance and that of their progeny in ABGA-sanctioned shows or approved performance tests. These points contribute to an animal's eligibility for the prestigious "Ennoblement" title. View Summary of Ennoblement and points Eligibility for Ennoblement Both Fullblood and Purebred bucks and does registered with the ABGA are eligible for ennoblement. A minimum of three progenies must contribute points to a parent to make it eligible for the title. Point Requirements For inspected animals: A total of 80 points is required, combining the animal's individual achievements and its progeny's points. At least 30 of these points must come from three or more progenies, with each progeny contributing a minimum of 5 points. The individual animal can contribute a maximum of 50 points to its own ennoblement. For uninspected or deceased animals: A higher threshold of 100 combined points is needed. The same progeny contribution rules apply, but the animal may contribute up to 70 points itself. How Points are Earned Progeny earn points based on their placement in ABGA-sanctioned shows or performance tests. The system ensures progeny represent the animal's genetic quality, highlighting the importance of both direct and indirect performance Viewing my animal’s Progeny Points on iCompete Login to your iCompete account and click the My Animals  button on your dashboard. Click the View Details  button on the right side of the animal you want to view. Click the Progeny tab  in the animal details page. You can view the total number of ABGA and JABGA progeny points at the top of the Progeny Listing. Click the appropriate column header to sort and view the progeny with the most points at the top of your list. Viewing progeny points in the Herdbook Login to your iCompete account and click the My Animals  button on your dashboard. Enter your search criteria. Searching by the animal’s registration number will give you the best results. Your search results will appear at the bottom of the search page. Click on the animal’s name to view the animal. Click the Progeny tab  in the animal details page. You can view the total number of ABGA and JABGA progeny points at the top of the Progeny Listing. You can also click the column header to bring all progeny with points to the top of your list. Download a PDF version of this tutorial ↓

November 14, 2024 Members of the American Boer Goat Association. A message from the President. Please welcome and support our newest Regional Director. Region 7 (NM, TX) Brandon Dugat All our director vacancies are now filled. Please join me with a big Thank You to all the Directors for volunteering during this time of transformation. With great appreciation, Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

If you’ve registered any animals on iCompete this week, you might have noticed a major update. The ABGA office has made significant strides since the initial launch of iCompete and is excited to announce that you will now receive a registration number immediately upon payment, eliminating any waiting time. You no longer need to wait for a registration number to transfer an animal. Additionally, if you register on the weekend, there’s no need to wait for office staff to validate your registrations. Temporary certificates can be printed immediately after payment. However, please note that temporary certificates are not recommended for sales. If you are purchasing a registered animal, ABGA advises obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the seller, as temporary certificates are not accepted for transfers or other transactions. We would like to thank our loyal members and appreciate your continued support and patience!

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTk0MzU2NGMtZDM1NS00MGZhLTkyZmEtNmE4MWExNWQ2Y2E5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

December 6 - 7, 2024 MADE@Plainfield 1610 Reeves Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168   The 2024 Winter Board of Directors Face-to-Face Meeting is scheduled for December 6-7, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana, located just outside of Indianapolis.   The American Boer Goat Association has reserved a limited number of rooms at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield for ABGA Members.   The group rate is available from Thursday, December 5, through Sunday, December 8, 2024. To take advantage of the American Boer Goat Association group rate, please make your reservation by November 28, 2024.   SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield 6014 Gateway Drive Plainfield, Indiana, 46168