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ESMGPA Semi-Annual Meeting
Sunrday, March 28, 2010
Morrison Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY |
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Persons present: Brett Lindsay, Debra Borden, Doug & Gayle Gardner, Mark Baustian, John Wertis, Craig & Kim Todd, Dennis Hamm, Kay Kotwica, David & Laura Harter, Roland Wardell, Tatiana Stanton, Paul Waters, Terri Sines, Karen Stumpf, Norman Paeth, Anne Phillips & family, Jim & Connie Bailey, Skip Wiswell
Guest speaker, Linda Tikofsky, DVM gave a short presentation on mastitis in goats.
President, Brett Lindsay called the meeting to order at 1:25 pm.
The minutes of the November 8, 2009 meeting were approved as written.
Treasurer, Doug Gardner gave a written report – there is a balance in the ESMGPA treasury of $2343.86 plus a CD for the Kimber Hamm scholarship funds of $2551.71; a balance in the savings account of $291.35; for a total ESMGPA funds of $5186.92.
Correspondence: Boer Goat seminar @ Orleans County fairgrounds – May 5, 2010; information for Erie County fair; ABGA annual membership meeting, June 11, 2010, Louisville, KY; Summer Fever Boer Goat Show & JABGA Regional Show – May , 2010 in Amarillo, Texas
Region reports:
Region 1 – Carolyn Smith - absent
Region 2 – Karen Stumpf – nothing to report
Region 3 – Stan Matthews - absent
Region 4 – Norm Paeth – Open meat goat show @ Monroe County fairgrounds on July 17, 2010
Committee Reports & Old Business
Youth Committee – Craig Todd gave report on kids-4-kids program – need applicants
Education Committee – tat reported on Caprine Outing in September 2010 and requested ESMGPA to make a donation toward Caprine outing expenses
Show committee – Deb clarified that the show committee was only for the ESMGPA sponsored shows in May, July & September. Everything is in place for the May show.
State Fair show – tat reported for Melissa that funds are needed for the Kimber Hamm goat rancher scholarship
Production Sale – Brett indicated that meeting is needed to determine if a sale will be conducted in 2010
New Business/Announcements –
Open meat goat show @ Cayuga County fairgrounds, July 10, 2010;
Open meat goat show @ Monroe County fairgrounds, July 17, 2010; Region 3 open show @ Bath Fairgrounds, August 17, 2010
Craig Todd reported a need for better control of goats used in kids 4 kids program. He proposed a contract be used and better followup.
Tat reported on livestock processing using mobile units in the Hudson Valley.
Deb reported that the ESMGPA portion of the payment for the Empire Farm Days exhibit ($600) was due by April 30, 2010. She also expressed a need for help to man the exhibit. There will be a bulletin board for breeder’s information.
There was a suggestion to sell candy bars and/or a box for donations to help raise money for the Kimber Hamm scholarship fund.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
President –
Nominated: Deb Borden by Connie Bailey
Seconded: Norm Paeth
Accepted
Vice President –
Nominated: Connie Bailey by Connie Bailey
Seconded: Doug Gardner
Accepted
Secretary –
Nominated: Gayle Gardner by Craig Todd
Seconded: Norm Paeth
Accepted
Nominated: Anne Phillips by tat Stanton
Seconded: Brett Lindsay
Accepted
Treasurer –
Nominated: Doug Gardner by Karen Stumpf
Seconded: Craig Todd
Accepted
Region 1 Director
No nominations – position will remain vacant
Region 2 Director
Nominated: Karen Stumpf by Brett Lindsay
Seconded: Jim Bailey
Accepted
Region 3 Director
Nominated: Craig Todd by Gayle Gardner
Seconded: Norm Paeth
Accepted
Region 4 Director
Nominated: Norm Paeth by Gayle Gardner
Seconded: Jim Bailey
Accepted
Motion to close nominations made by Karen Stumpf; seconded by Doug Gardner
Gayle and Anne left the room for voting. Gayle was elected as secretary.
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 pm.
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ESMGPA Semi-Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Morrison Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
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Persons present: Norm Paeth, tatiana Stanton, Dennis Hamm, Doug & Gayle Gardner, Paul Waters & Terry Sines, Karen Stumpf, Brett Lindsay, Kay Kotwica, Craig & Kim Todd, Skip Wiswell, Deb Borden, Bob Rauch, Richard Feasley, Linda Feasley, Melissa Ziemendorf, Tracy Henderson, Dale Spencer, Phillips Family.
President, Brett Lindsay called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the November 15, 2008 meeting were approved as written on motion of Karen Stumpf; seconded by Norm Paeth.
Treasurer, Doug Gardner gave a written report – there is a balance in the ESMGPA treasury of $3862.40; a CD for the Kimber Hamm scholarship funds of $2500.00; a balance in the savings account of $280.00; sales of ads of $125.00 for a total ESMGPA funds of $6767.40.
Correspondence: - a thank you note from the Beiler family for Kimber Hamm scholarships was read.
Region reports:
Region 1 – Carolyn Smith was absent
Region 2 – Karen Stumpf’s report is attached
Region 3 – Stan Matthews was absent
Region 4 – Norm Paeth’s report is attached
Committee Reports:
Youth Committee – see attached report from Craig Todd
Education Committee – tat reported on a meat goat worksheet development
Show committee – Denny reported that the 2009 shows are in place
State Fair show – Melissa Ziemendorf reported that the 4-H show will be August 31. Funds and donated items are greatly needed. A motion by Denny Hamm and seconded by Norm Paeth to donate $200. towards the show was approved by all.
Kay Kotwica reported that there will be an open meat goat show on September 6
Production sale – sale will be held August 18 at the Cortland County Fair Grounds
New Business/Announcements – Deb Borden asked about keeping ESMGPA presence at Empire Farm Days (August 11,12,13). A motion by Kay Kotwica, seconded by Melissa Ziemendorf to keep the presence passed unanimously. ESMGPA will give $600. towards the expenses.
Richard Feasley said he is looking for sponsors for the 1st Annual Western NY Youth show
Tat made a motion to link a feed cost fact sheet study to the website; seconded by Melissa Ziemendorf, passed unanimously.
Kay announced the open meat goat show at Cayuga Co. fair on July 4.
Karen announced that Clinton Co. may be looking to host a show.
Tat asked about training new judges for local county fair shows. The show committee will look into this.
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm. |
ESMGPA Annual
Meeting
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Morrison Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Persons present: Norm & Pat Paeth, Sarah Colby, tatiana Stanton, Jim
Bailey, Dennis Hamm, Doug & Gayle Gardner, Deb Borden, John Wertis,
Marie Vogt, Melissa Ziemendorf, Kathy McIsaac, Paul Waters, Terri Sines,
Bill & Karen Stumpf, Bob Rauch, Stan Matthews, Jerry & Sharenn Gilbert,
Elisa Ermilio
President, Deb Borden called the meeting to order.
All those present introduced themselves.
The minutes of the March 2006 meeting were approved as written.
The following reports were presented:
Treasurer – John Wertis – see attached report
President – Deb reported on the success of the NY Farm Show; the animal
identification has been put on the back burner for now; the progress of
the petition to change the rules regarding the need for TB and
Brucellosis vaccinations for showing meat goats vs dairy goats in New
York; applications for scholarship fund deadline of April 30, 2007
Education Committee – Tat Stanton reported on
the kidding season mentoring program; creep feeding program; out of
season kidding
Tat made a motion asking ESMGPA for letter support for a grant to
help the marketing infrastructure, seconded by John Wertis – passed with
1 abstention
The membership voted that ESMGPA support future grant proposals geared
to improving the marketing infrastructure of meat goats.
Marketing committee – John referred to the information on the web;
mentioned a grant for Bob Walters to help subsidize meat goat prices to
sellers
Show committee – Dennis Hamm announced the July, ABGA sanctioned show in
Syracuse in July; the Region 3 show on June 2 in Watkins Glen, NY; and a
Region 3sponsored show at Bath Fair on August 15.
Youth report – Melissa Ziemendorf reported on Kids for kids project –
region 4 winner (Tisha Jaynes); possibly another winner from region 3 to
be announced within a week
Region 3 – Stan Matthews reported on the upcoming June 2 show at Watkins
Glen, to include a clipping clinic and showmanship clinic with Don
Borden as judge; the August 15 show at Bath Fair with Scott Myer as
judge; the availability of the portable pens that were built by region 3
members
Region 4 – Jim Bailey reported they are looking into the possibility of
another workshop
New Business –
Jim Bailey asked about training for judges due to the lack of judges in
the area – Deb Borden reported that ABGA is looking to bring judging
workshops and training to this area in the fall of 2007
John Wertis asked about health issues for meat goats – Sarah Colby and
John will check into what research is being done in this area – possible
survey of the membership for interest
Denny Hamm commented on the condition of the website and that Bob
Walter’s daughter is available to act as a liason for keeping the
website current
Deb Borden asked about establishing a classified section on the website
(to be paid for by member utilizing this capability)
Denny asked about having a commercial breeding stock sale – a committee
will look into the feasibility
A short lunch break was taken and then the meeting continued.
A round table with Kathy McIsaac, Denny Hamm, Tatiana
Stanton & Elisa Ermilia (vet student) was participated in by all
present.
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 PM
ESMGPA Annual Meeting
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Cooperative Extension Bldg.
Newark, NY
Persons present: Larry Caward, Elizabeth
Partlow, Bob Stanton, Jeff Kron, David Jones, Euleta Colvin, Richard
Cook, Norman Paeth, Dave Lindsey, Sarah Colby, Pam White, Laura & David
Harter, tatiana Stanton, Jim & Connie Bailey, Mike & Debbie Matthews,
Chris Miller, Anna Macauley, Kevin Burns, Dennis Hamm, Doug & Gayle
Gardner, Nancy Weber, Kay Kershaw, Brett Lindsay, Deb Borden, John
Wertis
President, Deb Borden called the meeting to order.
The following reports were presented:
Vice President, Dennis Hamm – nothing to report at this time
Treasurer – John Wertis
A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to move all dividend
money from the ESMGPA account for 2005 and 2006 into the Kim Hamm fund.
Secretary, Gayle Gardner – minutes of November
2005 meeting were presented. A motion to accept the minutes was made and
passed. A suggestion was offered to make copies for those without internet
capabilities.
Education Committee – tat Stanton reported on
the kidding season mentoring program; the Coby Classic scheduled for April
22 at Cobleskill University and the Caprine Outing in September.
Marketing committee – John Wertis announced
the members of the committee. A motion was made, seconded and passed to
approve that ESMGPA support two 2006 marketing workshops up to $150.00
total. Also noted the links from the website for marketing information.
Show committee – Dennis Hamm announced the
July, ABGA sanctioned show in Syracuse to include a wether show for youth
19 and under; an ABGA sanctioned show sponsored by Jane Willis on May 13 &
14 in Syracuse; Region 3 show on June 10 in Watkins Glen, NY and an open
show on September 30 and October 1 in Syracuse.
Youth report – presented by Deb Borden - Kids for kids project was
presented – breeders could donate a doe kid to an underpriviledged child
to raise, show and breed. A doeling would then be donated from that goat
to keep the project going.
Region 4 – Jim Bailey reported that they are looking into a workshop on
grading, parasites and nutrition.
ABGA affiliation:
ESMGPA became an affiliate of ABGA in 2005. Dues are $75.00/year. A member
match of $1.00/member was received plus $300/seminar x 2 education
seminars = $639 received. A motion was made and passed to pay the dues for
2006.
Empire Farm Days:
A motion was made and passed to pay $300 for the space at Empire Farm Days
in August for ESMGPA representation. Also discussed was the possibility of
an advertising board that would display 8 l/2 x 11” broadside ad sheets
for farms/dealers/etc. that were not in attendance with animals. The
marketing committee assumed the responsibility to produce such a board and
get it to the tent.
New York State Fair:
A request was made for ESMGPA representation at the New York State Fair in
August. Melissa Ziemendorf is taking care of the matter.
Election of Officers:
Region Directors:
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Don Karnas nominated, accepted and elected
with one abstaining vote
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Robin Dolan nominated, accepted and elected
unanimously
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Stan Matthews nominated, accepted and
elected unanimously
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Jim Bailey nominated, accepted and elected
unanimously
Treasurer – John Wertis nominated, accepted
and elected unanimously
Secretary – Gayle Gardner nominated, accepted and elected unanimously
Vice President – Dennis Hamm nominated, accepted and elected unanimously
President – Deb Borden nominated, accepted and elected unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 for pizza lunch.
Anna Moore, USDA representative for the NY scrapie program gave a
presentation on scrapies in NY and the availability of ID tags.
A round-table discussion followed the scrapie presentation. Breeders
Dennis Hamm, Deb Borden and John Wertis answered many questions. Everyone
enjoyed the interaction.
ESMGPA March 18, 2006 Meeting
ESMGPA Annual Meeting
Sunday, November 13, 2005
12:00 Noon
SUNY Cobleskill
A tour of the Cobleskill facilities was
conducted prior for all interested persons.
President, Deb Borden called the luncheon meeting to order.
Persons present: John Hall, Ken & Marsha Foote, Cindi Shelley, Doug &
Gayle Gardner, Don & Deb Borden, Stanley Matthews, Alan Crooks, Robin
Dolan, Tatiana Stanton, Ben Shea, Amy Dolan, Jim & Connie Bailey, Dale
Spencer, Donna Cappadona, John Wertis
A moment of silence for Kimber Hamm was observed. There was discussion
regarding establishing a scholarship & development fund in Kimber’s name.
A motion was made by Don Borden to establish the Kimber Hamm ESMGPA Youth
Scholarship Fund, seconded by John Wertis and passed unanimously.
A motion to accept the minutes of the October 2, 2005 meeting was made and
passed.
Treasurer’s report by John Wertis showing a balance of $2834 was accepted.
President’s Report:
*The website has been taken over by EDJE Technologies, Inc. It should be
up and running by November 17.
*Copies of the constitution & by-laws were made available.
*Member enhancements – dues, membership cards, info forums
*Youth initiatives – state fair, wether classes added to July show
*Empire Farm Days success
*Shows & grading clinics
*ABGA affiliate program
*Authorization form needed to publish information
Tatiana Stanton reported for the Marketing Committee.
*market readiness workshops held in western and eastern new york
*need for a chairperson
Tatiana Stanton reported for the Education Committee.
*kidding season mentoring program – booklet on kidding
*feeding program
*worming study – parasite study
*budgeting issues
Youth Committee:
*ESMGPA representation at State Fair
*establish Kimber Hamm award for notebooks
*judging training clinics
Regional Director reports:
Directors have been appointed until March elections as follows:
Region 1 – Don Karnas - absent
Region 2 – Robin Dolan – still learning duties
Region 3 – Stan Matthews – logo for shirts and working on signs for
vehicles
Region 4 – Jim Bailey – still learning duties
March 2006 elections - There was discussion as to a nominating committee;
change the fiscal year w/elections in November instead of March and
stagger the terms.
There was discussion about having an information booklet (market tips,
slaughter houses w/slaughter costs).
The March meeting will be announced later.
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.
ESMGPA March 13, 2005 Meeting
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