Kansas Meat Goat Association
Working together to promote the Meat Goat Industry in our State
Minutes of KMGA Meetings
Minutes of our most recent meetings are shown here. These and less current minutes are available to members upon request, via email or first class mail.
KMGA Meeting Minutes Dec. 22, 2009 KMGA Conference Call Meeting Minutes 12-22-2009 KMGA Vice President Jerry Miller called to order the meeting via conference call beginning at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 A total of 8 participants answered roll including Heather Hoover, Cheryl Carey, Jim Hollinger, Ivan Fowler, Anne McGuire, Beth Riffel, Jerry Miller and Linda and Curt Jurgenson. Beth Riffel, acting secretary gave a report on the fall production sale which resulted in a net proceeds for the KMGA of $ 1,224.69 A breakdown of the sale was provided prior to the meeting. It was determined that this sale generated significantly more proceeds than previous sales. A discussion was held to change the membership pricing structure when members had both adult and youth memberships. It was moved to cap the total membership fees paid to $50 per family, with $25 remaining the base dues for the adult membership. Motion carried. Heather Hoover would post the notice to her youth membership. It was discussed to move the annual meeting to February to avoid conflicts with other spring meetings and workshops involving goat producers. After some discussion concerning the bylaws and length of time for notification of annual meeting it was moved to hold the meeting one of the first two weeks of February in Salina, with the exact date to be determined based upon meeting room availability. A committee of Beth Riffel, Jerry Miller, Jim Hollinger and Linda Jurgenson was appointed to work on the annual meeting and to find a speaker for the event. It was suggested that a speaker to address marketing be found. Elections of officers will be held at the annual meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:15.
KMGA MEETING MINUTES – April 18, 2009
Call to Order
The Annual meeting of KMGA, Inc., held at Golden Corral, Emporia, KS, was called to order at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, 2009, by President Cory Scott.
Members Present
Members in attendance included: Heather and JaelAnn Hoover, Jim Hollinger, Beth, Karl and Kyle Riffel, Wes & Bev Pinneo, Jerry Miller, Cory Scott and Vanessia Ochs.
Review/Revise Agenda
No revisions requested.
Set/Approve Agenda
A motion was made & seconded to approve the agenda; all in favor; motion carried.
Read/Approve January, 2009 Minutes
Minutes from the January, 2009, meeting were read by V Ochs. A motion to approve the minutes was made & seconded; all in favor; motion carried.
Officer Reports
1) Treasurer’s Report: January 17, 2009. Beginning Balance - $5185.36; Income - $1197.00; Expenses - $1038.18; Balance - $5344.18. A motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report, presented by V Ochs was made by J Hollinger & seconded by J Miller; all in favor; motion carried.
2) President’s Report: President Cory Scott reported on his trip to Washington DC with a group of Farm Bureau members. They were able to meet with the assistant to the Chairman of the House Agricultural Committee. Current issues under discussion include regulating or banning some antibiotics. The group’s effort was to emphasize the need to include goats in labeling drugs and medications. Cory also mentioned radical tactics being employed by the HSUS in their efforts to portray livestock ranchers as inhumane. If a member’s operation becomes a target, he suggested these steps be taken: 1) Call 911; 2) Call other KMGA members in your area; 3) You can post “No Trespassing – Bio Security Protocol Enforced” signage to discourage their attention. This is an organization that bears watching, as their false information can be damaging to our industry. We should work to promote the positive aspects of caring for our livestock – nutrition programs, providing immunizations and overall good care and management.
3) Regional Coordinators: SW – V Miller, – no report. NW - C Bachofer – no report. SE – L Jurgensen – no report. NE – G Odell - no report.
Committee Reports
1) PROMOTION, PROGRAMS & SEMINARS:
C Bachofer, L Jurgensen, G & N Criser and Jerry Miller. Website – no report. KS Meat Goat Forum: (Kansas-Meat-Goats@yahoo.com) – no report.
2) KYMGA (Youth): An application (omitting the requirement for a copy of a birth certificate) and record sheet have been uploaded and are now available on the website. Members can begin accumulating points (record sheets must be signed) as soon as their application for membership and dues are submitted. Depending upon the number of KYMGA members, they can be divided into 2 or 3 divisions, with belt buckles as the top award. C Scott told us about a gathering planned for April 14th at his farm – about 40 young people from Jackson, Jefferson and Nemaha counties.
3) SALE: M Woodall, C & R Wohler, V Miller, A McGuire & V Ochs. It has been agreed
the preferred date would be in October, and possibly at Lyons. Some suggested having one or two speakers along with the Sale. We may be able to enlist the help of students from an Ag JuCo in the area. . . that has worked successfully in Oklahoma.
Unfinished Business
1) GRADED GOAT SALES – J Miller has continued to look into the certification training
and process, at a cost of about $5,200.00, in conjunction with USDA and the Kansas Department of Agriculture. He has found information on grants (up to $18,000.00) available specifically for marketing and development. J Hollinger made a motion and V Ochs seconded that B Riffel and J Miller do more research on the grants. H Hoover and B Riffel moved & seconded that the words “and report back” be added to the motion; all in favor, motion carried.
2) KYMGA - As our youth membership increases, the need for a Youth Coordinator has become more urgent. Heather Hoover volunteered to work in that capacity, and report her activities to the Officers. She was nominated by B Riffel and Jim Hollinger seconded; all in favor, motion carried.
3) ELECTION OF OFFICERS – There were no new nominations from the floor. J Hollinger moved and B Riffel seconded that the current slate of Officer be re-elected; all in favor, motion carried.
4) PROPOSED CHANGES TO BY-LAWS: 1) Transfer Rice & Reno Counties from their current regions into the SW Region; 2) Combine the Secretary and the Treasurer’s positions into one Secretary/Treasurer position; 3) In order to adhere to the By-Laws directive that the Board of Directors include four positions, add the Youth Coordinator position as a Board member. The motion was made by V Ochs and seconded by J Hollinger; all in favor, motion carried.
New Business
1) It was decided to award $20 for shows and $40 for county fairs as sponsorship money. The money should be requested in writing by the organization. We should specify that the purpose is to help pay for awards, and request a photo of the presentation.
Open Business
1) There was discussion about whether a conference could be held along with the Fall Production Sale. Also, three KMGA members will be involved in a show Labor Day weekend at Lyons; see whether there is a way to combine a regional activity to this event.
Next Meeting
June 20th, in western Kansas, either at Copeland’s or at the Raynes farm.
Adjournment
B Riffel made a motion to adjourn; J Hollinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Vanessia Ochs, Secretary/Treasurer
KMGA MEETING MINUTES – January 17, 2009
Call to Order
The monthly meeting of KMGA, Inc., held at Golden Corral, Emporia, KS, was called to order at 10:17 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009, by President Cory Scott.
Members Present
Members in attendance included: William Riddle, Carol Bachofer & Art Howell, Sid Sherwood, Linda Jurgensen, Marvin Woodall, Carolyn Wohler, Glenn Odell & guest Jake Bonham, Jerry Miller, Cory Scott and Vanessia Ochs.
Review/Revise Agenda
No revisions requested.
Set/Approve Agenda
C Bachofer made a motion to approve the agenda; S Sherwood seconded; all in favor; motion carried.
Read/Approve December, 2008 Minutes
Minutes from the December, 2008, meeting were read by V Ochs. Glenn Odell made a motion to approve the minutes; it was seconded; all in favor; motion carried.
Officer Reports
1) Treasurer’s Report: January 16, 2009. Beginning Balance - $4710.36; Income - $605.00; Expenses - $130.00; Balance - $5185.36. Carolyn Wohler made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report, presented by V Ochs; it was seconded; all in favor; motion carried.
2) President’s Report: President Cory Scott will travel to Washington DC on 3/8/09 with a Farm Bureau group to meet with lobbyists and officials to promote small ruminants. A feed company contact who provides minerals has asked about a link on the KMGA website that could, perhaps, generate income for the Association.
3) Regional Coordinators: SW – V Miller, absent – no report. NW - C Bachofer will be attending the conference in Phillipsburg on 3/7/09, along with Jerry Miller, who will give a presentation on the graded goat sales. A decision was needed regarding KMGA’s funding for this and other seminars & events. W Riddle made a motion to contribute $50 per event; Carol Bachofer seconded, and motion carried. The cost of booth space would be a separate expense. SE – L Jurgensen – no report. NE – G Odell - no report.
Committee Reports
1) PROMOTION, PROGRAMS & SEMINARS:
New members of this committee are C Bachofer, L Jurgensen, G & N Criser and Jerry Miller. They will be responsible for managing the KMGA booth, creating promotional brochures & flyers and setting up work schedules for events. A list of producers could be included in publications. Promotional items, bearing the KMGA logo, were mentioned and a $300 dollar budget was approved; motion made by C Bachofer and seconded by S Sherwood. All in favor & motion carried. Website – no report. KS Meat Goat Forum: (Kansas-Meat Goats@yahoo.com) –no report.
2) KYMGA (Youth):
Cory Scott reported that he hopes to finalize a point system and a 25-50 questions test (12 and under/12 and over age groups) as part of the requirement for participation. We will revise the KYMGA membership form to omit the requirement for a copy of a birth certificate. Letters will be sent to County Extension Agents, requesting a list of contact names of goat project leaders. Discussed, again, the need to set up a separate bank account for KYMGA, find a Chairperson for that group (member Heather Hoover may assist), and work toward establishing a scholarship fund. Discussed increasing dues for 2009 to $15 and providing an embroidered t-shirt for each youth member to wear when showing. A motion was made by C Bachofer and seconded by Jerry Miller to give 2008 members of KYMGA a free membership for 2009. All in favor; motion carried.
3) SALE: A 2009 Production Sale committee was formed. Members are M Woodall, C & R Wohler, V Miller, A McGuire & V Ochs. They will work on date & location.
Unfinished Business
1) SEMINARS – February 14th, Clay Center Fairgrounds; February 21st, 2009 - Ottawa; March 7th, Phillipsburg; March 21st, Lyons.
2) ANNUAL MEETING – 3/20/09 at Lyons, Celebration Centre. We will serve cake & coffee from 7-8:00 and start the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Would like to give special recognition to founding members, and recognize participation & achievements of all members. Invitations and By-Laws will be mailed to all members. A group picture might be good for brochures.
3) 2008 PPRODUCITON SALE: Jerry Miller gave a report on the surveys that were returned. A written summary was presented.
4) PROPOSED CHANGES TO BY-LAWS will be voted on at the Annual Meeting.
New Business
1) A new KMGA logo was chosen by a majority of members who responded to our request for a vote.
Next Meeting
March 21st, 7:00 p.m. Lyons, Celebration Centre.
Adjournment
W Riddle made a motion to adjourn; L Jurgensen seconded. All in favor; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Submitted by: Vanessia Ochs, Secretary/Treasurer
KMGA MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 6, 2008
The KMGA meeting and luncheon was called to order at 11:32 a.m. on December 6, 2008, by President Cory Scott at Camp Hawk in Newton, Kansas.
Members and guests in attendance were Curt and Linda Jurgensen, Bill and Carrie Riddle, Ed and Connie Riffel, Verton Miller, Lisa Riffel, Tyler Dick, Kendra Walls, Cheryl Carey, Lee Carey, Myron and Stephanie Regier, Anita Davis, Judy Watson and Angie Dunegan. All enjoyed an excellent meal of goat meat chili (prepared by Vanessia Ochs) and side dishes provided by those in attendance.
It was moved by Bill Riddle and seconded by Verton Miller to approve the day’s agenda.
No action was taken to approve the October meeting minutes.
Treasurers report - The treasurers report was given by Cory Scott. The balance on December 6, 2008 was $4710.36. Motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Linda Jurgensen and seconded by Ed Riffel.
Cory Scott reported on the KMGA production sale. Gross income from the sale was $3408.00, expenses of $2557.43, for net income of $850.57. General comments:
- The biggest single expense was printing of the catalog at $1040.92.
- Next year we will specify that consignments not received by a specific date will not be included in the catalog.
- Need to focus on expanding our buyer pool.
- Due to the circumstances, we overspent on the concession stand and have quite a bit of product left over.
- Sale prices were reflective of the marketplace, impacted by the economic conditions.
- With the experience received this year, believe we can refine the processes next year to have an even better sale.
Program –
Jonie James, Harvey County Extension Agent, spoke about the South Central Goat Conference to be held Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Celebration Centre, Lyons, Kansas. The 2008 conference held in Hutchinson had 110 participants. As many, if not more, are expected at the 2009 conference. Topics are artificial insemination (hands-on), embryo transfer, FAMACHA system of parasite control, selecting prospect 4-H goats, show preparation, showmanship, and judging classes. There will also be a basic herd health management session. Plans are also being made for a sale, not an auction, where each breeder will set their own price on their own animals.
Verton Miller, Nutritionist and producer, spoke about nutrition and mineral requirements of goats, stating goats cannot reach their full potential without proper nutrition. He provided excellent advice on choosing a good mineral composition and feeding goats cost effectively.
Producers Open Forum included general discussion and sharing of best practices on several issues:
- General discussion on member views about NAIS and current laws covering scrapie tags.
- Federally regulated processing plants; membership believes these will help the meat goat market grow and will benefit Kansas producers if the plant is close to Kansas.
- American Goat Federation – some members received emails from AGF; AGF is intended as a lobbying arm of the goat industry.
- Discussion on frequency of use and types of dewormers used by different goat producers.
- Winter is the season in which to watch for Listeria in goats. Methods of treatment were discussed.
New Business -
- President Cory Scott reported that mailers will be going out in January about KYMGA. Cory and Brian Faris, KSU, will be leading KYMGA this next year.
- The KMGA annual meeting will be held in conjunction with the South Central Goat Conference in Lyons, potentially the evening of March 20.
- A meat goat conference is planned in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the 1st Saturday in March, 2009.
Members were reminded that KMGA meetings will be held every other month in 2009 with every meeting including a program topic of interest to producers. The next meeting will be Saturday, January 17, with the location TBD. New committees will be formed at the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jurgensen
OCTOBER, 2008 - NO KMGA MEETING (Production Sale was held 10/18/08)
