Special  Meeting  Called  January  22,  2011  to  discuss  the  following  issues  only:  6:10  pm
     1)  Election  of  JLGA  Youth  Officers  for  2011
     2)  Counting  Commercial  Doe  &  Market  Goat  Points  for  Youth  &  Adult  Breeders  of  the  year  award
     3)  Splitting  Pygmy  Goats  into  their  own  class

Board  Members  Present:  Jared  Ferguson  -  Brandy  Rachel  -  Lynn  LaCaze  -  Tina  Lyons  -  Karen  Konvicka  -  meeting  held  at  prior  to  JLGA  "End  of  Year"  banquet  so  also  in  attendance  were  the  majority  of  the  2010  qualifying  JLGA  Members  &  their  families.

1)  Election  of  JLGA  Youth  Officers  for  2011  A  few  nominations  had  been  received  via  email  &  phone  request,  however  there  were  still  offices  that  had  no  nominations,  thus  the  floor  was  opened  to  take  nominations  for  all  offices.  Nominations  as  follows:
     President:  Haley  LaCaze  &  Coy  Bailey
     Vice-President:  Madison  Thompson
     Secretary  -  Sarah  Lyons
     Treasurer  -  Leah  Dupuy
     Reporter  -  Roxanne  Paul
     Parliamentarian  -  Cash  Bailey

Vice-President,  Secretary,  Treasurer,  Reporter,  &  Parliamentarian  Officers  as  listed  above  due  to  only  one  nomination  per  office,  no  run  off  needed.  Run  off  held  between  Haley  LaCaze  &  Coy  Bailey  for  President.  Coy  Bailey  to  be  president  by  majority  vote.

2)  Counting  Commercial  Doe  &  Market  Goat  Points  for  Youth  &  Adult  Breeders  of  the  year  award  There  has  been  a  request  to  count  com  doe  &  market  goat  points  on  breeder  awards.  In  the  past  these  points  have  not  been  counted  due  to  the  fact  that  there  are  not  papers  to  trace  breeders  back  to.  However  it  was  pointed  out  that  we  take  these  same  persons  words  that  these  goats  are  eligible  to  be  Bayou  Certified,  therefore  we  should  take  that  same  word  &  count  breeder  points.  For  2011  Commercial  Doe  &  Market  goat  points  will  be  counted  on  breeder  awards,  however  they  will  be  subject  to  the  same  rules  &  disciplinary  actions  as  Bayou  Certifying  regarding  false  representation.  Motion  to  accept  by  Paul  Landry  -  Second  by  Lynn  LaCaze  -  None  opposed  -  MOTION  PASSED 

3)  Splitting  Pygmy  Goats  into  their  own  class  There  has  been  a  request  to  split  Pygmy  does  &  bucks  into  their  own  class.  This  will  add  another  set  of  awards  &  will  decrease  the  number  of  entries  in  the  AOB  Class.  A  short  discussion  was  held  on  this  subject,  several  members  made  it  known  that  their  youth  will  have  qualifying  AOB  Does  &  Bucks,  also  there  will  be  an  anonymous  donor  who  would  like  to  help  with  cost  of  this  class for  the  2011  show  season  in  order  to  help  the  AOB  Class  once  again  grow,  &  there  are  new  youth  members  who  have  inquired  about  showing  other  AOB  goats  such  as  Spanish,  Savannas,  &  Kinder  goats.  JLGA  Show  Secretary  Cynthia  Hailey  pointed  out  that  there  were  very  few  pygmy  goats  in  the  AOB  classes  while  it  was  both  AOB  &  Dairy  Goats.  The  pygmy  number  grew  &  continue  to  do  so  after  the  dairy  goats  were  separated  into  their  own  class  and  that  it  stands  to  reason  that  splitting  the  Pygmies  from  the  AOB  Class  will  give  the  AOB  Classes  a  chance  to  grow  again.  After  discussion  it  was  decided  that  on  a  trial  basis  for  2011  JLGA  show  season  that  the  Pygmy  Does  &  Bucks  have  their  own  class,  the  AOB  Does  &  Bucks  would  be  open  to  any  other  meat  breeds  than  boer  or  pygmy,  any  hair  breeds,  or  any  dual  purpose  goats  such  as  Kinder  Goats.  This  class  will  be  last  at  the  shows  in  order  not  to  delay  the  other  classes  &  if  at  the  end  of  the  year  the  AOB  class  is  not  growing,  then  the  Pygmy  Does  &  Bucks  will  be  placed  back  with  the  AOB  Does  &  Bucks.  Motion  to  accept  by  Tina  Lyons  -  Second  by  Brandy  Rachel  -  None  opposed  -  MOTION  PASSED 

Motion  made  to  adjourn  at  6:25pm  by  Brandy  Rachel  -  seconded  by  Paul  Landry  -  none  opposed  -  Meeting  Adjourned.

Meeting called to order by JLGA Adult President Jared Ferguson:  12:04  pm
Board Member Roll Call by Adult Secretary/Treasurer Cynthia Hailey - Board Members Present:  
    Jared Ferguson     Brandy Rachel    Cynthia Hailey

FIRST  ORDER  OF  BUSINESS  -  TERM  ENDING  BOARD  SEATS:  The  following  seats  will  be  up  come  December  31,  2010  -  Cynthia  Hailey,  Ryan  Jordan  &  Mike  LaVergne  -  all  3  JLGA  Board  Members  have  served  in  excellent  capacity.  The  reason  for these  persons  not  seeking  another  term  is  that  their  children  no  longer  are  or  planned  to  be  an  active  member  of  the  JLGA  due  to  many  involvements  in  our  High  School  &  College  activities,  and  this  is  in  accordance  to  the  board  seat  qualification  as  set  down  by  the  JLGA  By-Laws.  At  anytime  circumstances  change  &  these  persons  wish  to  again  run  and/or  serve  on  the  JLGA  Board  of  Directors  they  will  be  more  than  welcome  to  do  so.  Special  "Thanks"  to  these  parents  for  giving  of  their  time  &  self  to  go  beyond  their  duties  as  a  livestock  parent  to  be  involved  closely  with  the  JLGA.

REGARDING CHANGES TO JLGA BY-LAWS

            BY-LAW #3 - GOVERNING BODY - SECTION 2 - GOVERNING BODY MEETINGS: Meetings shall be held once every quarter. At the discretion of the Governing Body, other meetings may be held. - suggested in red to change to read as follows - General Membership Fall & Spring Meetings will be held at the Fall & Spring Shows. Other board meetings will take place throughout the year as the need arises. Time & place to be determined by the Governing Body. Special meetings may be called when in the Governing Body’s opinion there is pressing business that needs attention before the next scheduled meeting, advance notice is not required for Special Governing Body Meetings. Governing Body Meetings, with the exception of Special Meetings are open to the General Membership & discussion will be taken from the floor, however only the Governing Body may vote at these meetings. Motion to accept by Lynn LaCaze - Second by Nikki Harvey - None opposed -  MOTION  PASSED

            BY-LAW #3 - GOVERNING BODY - SECTION 2 - GOVERNING BODY MEETINGS: Each family with at least 1 current (to be added: active ) JLGA member has 1 vote. Members must be a paid member in good standing at least 30 days prior to election date. Last sentence in red suggested to be changed as follows: Active members are defined as any JLGA members who has attended at minimum of 3 shows the previous year or 3 shows before the start of the Spring General Membership meeting & a JLGA member who had attended a minimum of 3 shows the same year prior to the Fall Meeting. Adult Breeder Members who have no youth JLGA members in their immediate family are not eligible to vote. Motion to accept by Brandy Rachel - Second by Judy Latiolas - None opposed -  MOTION  PASSED

            BY-LAW #4 - GENERAL MEETINGS - SECTION 2 - NOTICES: The membership shall be notified of all meetings at least 14 days prior to any general meeting. Suggested in red to be changed to read as follows - The membership sall be notified of all general membership meetings at least 14 days prior to set date & location. Notification will be posted to JLGA website. Persons interested in attending & participating in JLGA meetings are responsible for checking the JLGA website for any & all meeting notifications. ADDED JULY 2009 Motion to accept by Brandy Rachel - Second by Tina Lyons - None opposed - MOTION  PASSED

            BY-LAW #3 - GOVERNING BODY - SECTION 3 SELECTING JLGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: (ADDED July 2008) SECTION A - NUMBER & TYPE OF SEATS TO BE FILLED: Due to lack of interest & participation, the JLGA Governing Body with a majority vote, agreed to do away with Central & Southern Region Board Seats. The JLGA Governing Body will not exist of 7 seats each representing the 7 LSU Districts if possible. If there are no eligible candidates from District seats open, then other eligible candidate(s) may choose to run for that district. ADDED JULY 2009. Suggested in red to be changed to read as follows - Due to continued lack of interest & eligible candidates for JLGA Board Member positions, the number of board positions will be reduced to 5 members, to come from eligible JLGA Parents or legal JLGA Adult Guardians only with at least one year of active JLGA participation not including the current year. Motion to accept by Mr. Dupuy - Second by Tina Lyons - None opposed - PASSED

            BY-LAW #3 - GOVERNING BODY - SECTION 3 SELECTING JLGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: (ADDED July 2008) SECTION B - TERM: District & Region Seat terms shall be 2 years. (1st Election in 2008 - 2nd Election in 2010 then to hold elections as follows:) EVEN YEARS - 4 District Seat Terms to be up along with 1 Region seat - NW, NE, SW, SE, & Southern Region. ODD YEARS - 3 District Seat Terms to be up along with 1 Region Seat - C, A, SC, & North Central Region. Suggested to be changed to read as follows - At each fall meeting current board members will be asked if they wish to continue their positions & if so & with a majority consensus from the eligible voting members present, no election will be held for that seat. If a board position becomes vacant, then the remaining board members will vote on a replacement to fulfill the term or leave it vacant till the next fall meeting where a new qualifying board member will be elected by a majority vote of the members present.

Board members that did not fulfill their term due to resignation (other than health reasons) or dismissal, may not ever be allowed to serve as a JLGA Board Member of hold a JLGA Officers position in the future.  Motion to accept by Nikki Harvey - Second by Cindy Kay - None opposed - MOTION  PASSED

FLOOR  OPENED  UP  FOR  NOMINATIONS  TO  FILL  2  VACANT  BOARD  SEATS:   Qualifications  were  explained  by  JLGA  Adult  Secretary/Treasurer  Cynthia  Hailey  &  Jared  Ferguson  JLGA  Adult  President  called  for  nominations  from  qualifying  JLGA  parents  present.  Nominees  were:  Allison  Cooper  (JLGA  Member  Madison  Lewing)  -  Karen  Konvicka  (JLGA  Member  Taylor  Konvicka)  Tina  Lyons  (JLGA  Member  Sarah  Lyons)  -  Molly  Ursey  (JLGA  Member  Sydney  Collins).  Ballots  were  passed  out  1  per  JLGA  qualifying  family  members  &  tallied  by  Board  Member  Brandy  Rachel.  2  persons  with  highest  vote  count  were  Karen  Konvicka  &  Tina  Lyons.  They  will  assume  board  member  positions  January  1,  2011.

BOARD  MEMBERS  SPOUSE  VOTING  IN  THEIR  ABSENCE:   Due  to  many  JLGA  youth  being  highly  involved  in  other  activities  not  related  to  the  JLGA,  there  are  times  that  some  of  the  JLGA  Board  Members  may  have  to  be  with  their  youth.  In  the  event  this  happens,  the  board  member  who  cannot  not  physically  be  on  hand  for  their  vote  may  appoint  a  proxy  person  to  carry  their  vote  for  that  situation  only.  This  proxy  person  can  be  a  spouse  or  other  person  over  21,  however  they  must  meet  all  the  qualifications  of  a  board  member  &  this  request  must  be  done  to  the  JLGA  Adult  President  Jared  Ferguson  either  verbally  or  in  writing  prior  to  the  meeting  they  are  to  be  at.  Motion to accept by Paul  Landry - Second by Karen Konvicka - None opposed - MOTION  PASSED

            BY-LAW #5 - OFFICERS - SECTION 1 - SELECTION: Adult Officers will be selected from the governing body. Suggested in red to be changed to read as follows - JLGA Adult officers may come from JLGA Adult Parents or past JLGA Board Members in good standings. Each year at the fall membership meeting, Adult JLGA Officers will be asked if they would like to continue, if so & with a majority consensus from the membership present they will remain in their position. If a position is vacant or the person holding that position no longer wishes to remain in that position, then election will be held from qualifying & agreeing members present at that fall meeting. Motion to accept by Brandy Rachel - Second by Paul Landry - None opposed - PASSED 

There shall be a President, Vice-President, & Secretary/Treasurer. Youth officers shall be elected by the General Youth Membership & shall include a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, & Parliamentarian. Suggested in red to be changed to read as follows - Junior Officers will be elected each year at the “End of Year” banquet. A notice will be placed on the JLGA website & nominations will be taken via phone & email. Youth candidates must meet the qualifications of being an active member as listed below, however do not need to be present at the banquet to be in the running for the office they are seeking.  Youth Offices will consist of President, Vice-President, Secretayr, Treasurer, Reporter, & Parliamentarian.  Motion to accept by Brandy Rachel - Second by Judy Latiolas - None opposed -  MOTION PASSED
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SUGGESTED TO CHANGE ALL REFERENCES ON THE JLGA WEBSITE REGARDING Fullblood Does, Fullblood Bucks, & Percentage Does, to Fullbood Boer Bucks, Fullblood Boer Does, Percentage Boer Does. Motion to accept by Judy Latiolas - Second by Mrs. Cooper - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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Suggested in red to be added as a discaliner to the top of JLGA Associatoin General Rules & Regulations, JLGA Show Rules, JLGA Safety Discaliner for all JLGA Related Activities, "End of Year" Awards & Show Season Requirements, 2011 Show Specifics & Ownership CVerification Secretary's Checklist.  ALL JLGA rules, regulations, requirements, disclaimers, & verifications apply to ALL JLGA Open Youth Goat Shows & ALL JLGA related activities only. Motion to accept by Cindy Hailey - Second by Mrs. Cooper - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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REGARDING CHANGES TO SHOW RULES

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 2 - ENTRIES & REGISTRATION - RULE 2: On ALL registered breeding goats, the original registration certificate MUST BE presented at time of check-in & be copied by the show secretary or show assistant. Suggested in red to be removed & replaced with the following: Due to causing delay in registration, the show secretary or person working at check-in will no longer copy registration papers. It now will be the responsibility of the exhibitor’s parents to bring a copy of their registration papers along with their original registration to present at time of check-in. If unable to copy papers ahead of time, there will be a copier on hand at each show for the purpose of coping registration papers prior to check-in. Registration papers only have to be copied once, unless the goat changes ownership within the same show season. These copies will be kept on file by the JLGA Show Secretary & kept on hand at each show. In the event the registration papers are pending or transfer is pending, the youth may show with those pending papers at that show. However, the youth has 60 (CHANGED FROM 30 to 60 days JUNE 2008) days from the date of that show in which they first presented pending papers to have the registration or transfer completed. In the event that it has been more than 60 days since the first show they presented the pending papers & they still have pending registration or trasfer papers, they WILL NOT be allowed to show that goat in any JLGA show until the registration or transfer is completed & they present the completed registration papers in their name to the show secretary. Suggested in red to be changed to read as follows: It is the responsibility of the exhibitor’s parents and/or legal guardian to make sure their pending paperwork is completed & listed in their name for ALL registered goats. All registered paperwork should be completed no later than 60 days after the first JLGA show the goat was shown in with pending papers. ALL REGISTERED GOATS SHOWN IN A JLGA SHOW SEASON MUST HAVE THEIR REGISTRATION COMPLETED & ONLY IN THE NAME OF THE YOUTH SHOWING THAT GOAT BEFORE THE START OF THE LAST SHOW OF THE SEASON. NO END OF YEAR AWARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO ANY REGISTERED GOATS WHO DOES NOT MEET THIS QUALIFICATION. Photocopied duplicates of the original registration certificate will be treated as pending papers. NO PHOTOCOPIED DUPLICATES OF THE ORIGINAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PERMANENT PAPERS. 12/02/09 - CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: ALL registration papers must be in the name of the exhibitor ONLY. (Added 12/02/09) If an exhibitor has a goat with pending papers including but not limited to pending applications, registrations, or transfer, the exhibitor may shown this goat in the JLGA Open Shows, however the registration papers will be logged as pending in the first JLGA show (in a show season) that this goat is shown in with incomplete papers. The exhibitor must then get all the paperwork including but not limited to registration, change of owners, or pending application complete & in their name before this goat is shown in another JLGA show in that season. 2 copies are to be made by the JLGA Show Personnel & placed on file for the current show season. ALL registration papers are to be presented at time of check-in at each & every JLGA Open Youth Goat Show. ALL registration papers will be checked at every show against copies on hand. Suggested in red to be removed as it is a repeat. Motion to accept by Paul Landry - Second by Nikki Harvey - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 2 - RULE 3: - ALL goats MUST be in the (posession and) care of the exhibitor who is showing them. (REVISED March 2008) Due to the fact that goats are weaned anywhere from 3-5 months of age, Suggested in red to be changed to read as follows: The average weaning age of a goat is 3-4 months, a few breeders do choose to leave wean their goats at a later age, due to this reason, a youth may show a goat 0 to under 6 months (has been suggested that is be changed to 0 to under 4 months) of age at a JLGA show only if it is not in their possession as long as it is registered in their name. Goat 6 months (4 months) of age & over must be in the youth’s possession & under their care. ALL REGISTERED BREEDING (suggested this word to be removed) GOATS MUST BE IN THE NAME OF THE YOUTH WHO IS SHOWING THEM. Suggested to be added: At no time after 4 months of age, is a JLGA youth exhibitor’s goat to be in the possession of or under the care of any other person’s other than the exhibitor & their family, the only exception is during breeding due to the fact that some animals are transported to another farm or ranch to outcross breedings. Motion to accept by Jana Wilmore - Second by Paul Landry - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 6 - SUGGESTED TO BE ADDED AS RULE 8: As stated above youth must show their own goats. The only exceptions are listed as follows:
A) When the exhibitor has more than one goat per class, they may ask a sibling or other youth to show their extra goats providing they are in that class at the same time showing their other goat.
B) Siblings may show siblings goats without the sibling being in the ring, however the papers will be treated as pending & the sibling who showed the goat on that day will receive the points.
Motion to accept A as stated above, and to strike B (in red) as stated above by Paul Landry - Second by Judy Latiolas - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 6 - SUGGESTED TO BE ADDED AS RULE 9: As the JLGA is open to youth ages 0-19 years of age as of January 1 of the current show season & we offer these shows also as a learning experience, at times we may have youth 5 years & under show goats in the regular classes, due to their age they may have help from a sibling or youth family member or another youth willing to help, as long as that younger youth’s goat is in their name, then they will receive the points that their goats earn that day. Motion to accept above with the addition of youth ages beginners & below & “special needs youth” by Paul Landry - Second by Tina Lyons - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 9 - MARKET GOATS - Suggested to be added as a disclaimer at the top of this section - Wethers are to be shown at the discretion of the judge regarding bracing, driving, & whether or not the front feet can come of the ground. If the judge states before the start of the show that he doesn’t want the wethers front feet coming up off the ground & during the show he sees a wethers front feet leave the ground during driving or bracing, it is at his discretion as to how to handle the situation. Motion to accept by Paul Landry - Second by Judy Latiolas - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 10 - COMMERCIAL DOES - Rule 1: ALL Commercial Does must have COM tattooed in one ear & DOE in the other. If not tattooed Com Doe, goat is not eligible to be shown. The JLGA staff will be on hand to tattoo commercial does ONLY upon request. CHANGED 11/14/09 AS FOLLOWS: It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to make sure their Commercial Doe is tattooed COM DOE in red suggested to be changed to read as follows:i at least COM in one ear if they wish to compete in the JLGA Com Doe Class. If doe is not tattooed, suggested to be added: as stated above, exhibitor will be given until the start of the Com Doe class to get doe tattooed in order to be eligible to compete. ALL DOES NOT TATTOOED COM DOE in red suggested to be changed to AT LEAST COM IN ONE EAR, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE AT COMMERCIAL DOES. Motion to accept to stay with COM in one ear & DOE in the other by Paul Landry - Second by Jana Wilmore - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 10 - COMMERCIAL DOES & SECTION 11 - BREEDING GOATS - Suggested to be added as a disclaimer at the top of each of these sections - These classes are breeding classes and at no time should any breeding goat be driven or braced. Motion to accept by Paul Landry - Second by Jana Wilmore - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 12 - DEFINITION OF BREEDING GOAT CLASSES - AOB DOES & BUCKS & DAIRY DOES & BUCKS Second paragraph under each section - **SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING AOB & DAIRY BREEDS** Each breed has their own set of breed standards & grooming & showing practices that are related to their specific breeds. Some of these breeds are required to be dehorned. However due to the fact that the AOB/Dairy Class split was new in 2008 & to give all youth an opportunity to show & learn, the JLGA will grandfather in all horned AOB & Dairy goats born prior to January 1, 2008 in which their specific breed registry & show rules requires them to be dehorned. These goats may show with or without horns in the JLGA shows only. However, ALL AOB & Dairy Goats born January 1, 2008 or after must conform to their specific breed & show standards & must be dehorned where called for or they will not be eligible to be shown in any JLGA show. The goats listed below under AOB & Dairy Classes to whom this rule applies will be marked with ** Suggested to be added - Goats with excessive scurs may show in any JLGA show, however it will be at the discretion of the Judge that day as to whether or not to count this against the goat. Motion to accept by Paul Landry - Second by Tina Lyons - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - SECTION 12 - DEFINITION OF BREEDING GOAT CLASSES - DAIRY DOES & BUCKS - These classes are for dairy breeds only as recognized by the American Dairy Goat Association. Must be registered purebred status or above to be shown Suggested to be added here: in any JLGA Open Youth Goat Show & all breeds are to be groomed & shown according to their specific association rules & guidelines. All dairy goats with the exception of the goats in the 0 to under 3 months class, must be slick sheared from the hoofs up all over including the head by excluding tail - leave pom on end of tail & headpieces (where applicable) & beards on bucks. Suggested to be added - Hair is to be no longer than 1/4. (Also has been suggested that we extend the length from 1/4 to 1/2 or even up to 1” (no longer than 1 1/4") during cool or cold weather season so as to not over expose young dairy goats or bred does to unnecessary cold, most Sanctioned dairy shows end around mid October & don’t start up again till early March because of shaving in the cold weather. However, according to LSU rules dairy goats are required to be slick sheared for District & Spring Show.  Hair length is subject to be checked before start of all JLGA Dairy Classes.  Shows were the Cold Weather Rule applies to the dairy classes will be noted out by side that shows information on the upcoming events page and will be announce on the homes page before each show.  All dairy goats must be disbudded.** Suggested to be added - This applies to JLGA Open Youth Goat Shows only - it is the exhibitor’s & their parent’s responsibility to check rules regarding this issues with other association shows including State Fair of Louisiana and LSU State Shows.

These classes are for dairy breeds only as recognized by the American Dairy Goat Association. Must be registered purebred status or above to be shown & all breeds are to be groomed & shown according to their specific association rules & guidelines. All dairy goats with the exception of the goats in the 0 to under 3 months class, must be slick sheared from the hoofs up all over including the head but excluding tail - leave pom on end of tail & headpieces (where applicable) & beards on bucks. All dairy goats must be disbudded.**  Motion to accept by David Rigsby - Second by Mrs Cooper - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            JLGA SHOW RULES - TO BE ADDED AS SECTION 13 - PYGMY WETHERS - Pygmy Wethers was a new class on a trial basis for the 2010 show season. Throughout the season the number increased & at the end of the show season was added as a regular class to the JLGA Open Youth Shows. Rules & Guidelines governing this JLGA Class are as follows:
1. Must be registered & have a wether certificate to be presented at each & every JLGA Youth Show.
2. Goats 3 months & over must be wethered or have a castrating band in place.
3. Goats 0 to under 3 months may compete without being wethered, however one they turn 3 months old, they must follow rule #2 above.
4. Once uncastrated 0 to under 3 month old pygmy males are shown in the Pygmy Wether class, if at a later date the exhibitor wishes to leave the animal 
     intact, they are ineligible to be shown as an AOB Buck.
5. Pygmy wethers are not slick sheared. They show with hair on. They are not judged for meat yields.
6. Shown by age, not by weight. Classed by DOB using date of show - Classes as follows - no divisions:
     0 to under 6 months
     6 months to under 12 months
     12 months to under 24 months
     24 months to under 48 months
     48 months & older
          Overall Grand & Reserve Champions
          Bayou Certified Grand & Reserve Champions

These rules apply to JLGA Pygmy Wether classes only. Motion to accept by Karen Konvicka - Second by Mrs Cooper - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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            #3 - Youth must attend a minimum of 3 separate JLGA Points shows in order to qualify for “End of Year” awards. In breeding classes, goats must be shown a minimum of 3 (three) times by the same exhibitor in 3 separate JLGA point shows in order to qualify for “End of Year” awards. In red suggested to be changed to read as follows: ALL JLGA members counting points must meet the following requirements during a single show season in order to qualify for that season’s “End of Year” awards.
        1. For Showmanship - all class divisions including Pee Wee Showman, must show in their appropriate age classes (as of January 1 of that show season) in a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows that same season.
        2. For Market Overall Market & for Bayou Certified Market - youth must show market goats in each of these classes a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows in one show season.
        3. For all breeding classes & Pygmy wethers - goat must be shown in a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows within one season & goat must be under same exhibitor’s name - if ownership changes at any point during the show season, then points earned after ownerships changes will be awarded to new owner. Points received by old owner will not transfer to new owner.
        4. For Market & Breeding & Registered Goat Exhibitor Awards - youth must have shown animals specified under that Exhibitor award in a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows in one season.
        5. For Youth Breeder of the Year - Youth must be a paid JLGA Youth Breeder in good standings & be listed as breeder on the registration papers & goats must meet all qualifications for being Bayou Certified - JLGA Youth Breeders do not have to attend a minimum number of shows in a JLGA show season. This is a Breeders award, not a show award.
        6. For all Perfect Attendance awards - youth must attend ALL JLGA shows in one season & compete in at least one class that day - Pee Wee Exhibitors that do not show goats in regular JLGA classes are not eligible for JLGA Perfect Attendance - Pee Wee exhibitors who do show goats in regular JLGA must be a paid member in good standings & their goat must be registered in their name in order & they must show their goat in a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows in one season.
        7. All JLGA Members who have met any qualifications above of attending & participating in a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows in one season, that do not finish in the top 5 “End of Year” placings will receive a Participation Award for that show season. This does not include PeeWee Showman who do not show goats in regular classes.
        8. In order for qualify for consideration of the JLGA Presidential Award, youth must attend & participate in a minimum of 3 separate JLGA shows in one season. Motion to accept by Mrs. Cooper - Second by Jana Wilmore - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            #4 - ALL goats competing for Bayou Certified “End of Year” Awards are subject to verification to do done before next show if time permits.

We realize this is impossible to do on Wethers & Commercial Does, suggested to add here and the JLGA must rely on the information given by the person submitting the goat for Bayou Certification, however can easily be done on all registered goats. If after verification a goat is found not to be eligible for Bayou Certification, this matter will be brought before the JLGA Governing Body & a committee will be appointed to investigate the matter further on a case by case basis. If after the conclusion of the investigation into the matter this goat is found to be ineligible for Bayou Certification Status, then the person who registered the goat will be asked to pay for any Bayou Certified Awards and/or premiums that goat received. In red suggested to be removed & changed to read as follows - then person who registered goat will be notified of findings. Person found to have given inaccurate information regarding Bayou Certification eligibility may be subject to disciplinary actions. The goat in question will no longer be eligible to compete as Bayou Certified in any future JLGA shows suggested to be added for the life of the goat. The goat however may continue to compete for Overall placings & awards. All Bayou Certified points awarded to non-qualifying goats will be deleted.

Suggested to be added - It is the responsibility of any JLGA exhibitors parents to make sure the goats they are wishing to Bayou Certified meet ALL the requirements as listed under the Bayou Certified Rules. The following requirements must be met for all Bayou Certified goats:
        1. All Bayou Certified goats must have been conceived, born, weaned, & being raised in the state of Louisiana. Conception may have been natural or by AI or Flush means, however AI & Flush procedures must have been performed in the state of Louisiana including implantation of recipient does. Just as natural bred, or AI bred does, recipient does must reside, give birth in, & kids weaned & being raised in Louisiana.

When purchasing goats from Louisiana Breeders, if the goat is to be Bayou Certified, it is the Exhibitor’s Parent’s responsibility to ask the following questions:
        1. Was this goat’s dam bred naturally or by AI & kid in Louisiana?
        2. Was this goat a result of a flush? If so was the flush done & the goat born & raised to weaning age in Louisiana?

At time of certification, original registration paper or pending application papers listing breeders name (breeder is defined as the owner of the dam at time of conception) & location must be presented to JLGA Show Secretary. Secretary verifies Bayou Certified eligibility by looking at name & location of breeder first, then by looking at goat’s sire.

If more than one case arises from the same person submitting goats for Bayou Certification or more than one case from the same breeder, after the conclusion of all JLGA investigations into these matters have been concluded, person(s) may be subject to disciplinary actions including but not limited to monetary fines & suspension from the JLGA Bayou Certified Program. Motion to accept by Jana Wilmore - Second by Paul Landry - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

            #5 - Out of State Members - Out of state youth are more than welcome to attend & participate in JLGA Open Shows & Events, they are also welcome to be a member of the JLGA in order to take advantage of the discounted entry fee per goat, however out of state members Suggested to be added here may not exhibit Bayou Certified goats & compete for Bayou Certified awards & are not eligible to compete for “End of Year” awards. (ADDED 11/14/09) Suggested to be added - Out of state members may not by JLGA Breeder Members. Out of State Members youth & adults alike may buy a year’s advertisement space on the JLGA website for $------ per year. This will also give them access to post for sale items on the JLGA Classified page. Motion to change to read out of state youth ARE eligible for BC & BC points if a member - price for advertisement to be decided at a later date by Paul Landry - Second by Karen Konvicka - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

JLGA POINTS SYSTEM RULES - BREEDING to be added here & REGISTERED CLASSES: Percentage Does, FB Bucks & Does, AOB Bucks & Does, Dairy Bucks & Does to be added - Pygmy Wethers - Bayou Certified & Overall Motion to accept by Tina Lyons - Second by Karen Konvicka - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

POINT SYSTEM - MARKET & BREEDING CLASSES: In Red to be changed to read: MARKET, BREEDING, & REGISTERED CLASSES. Motion to accept by Tina Lyons - Second by Karen Konvicka - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

SHOWMANSHIP POINTS: Showmanship class points are counted the same as above for market & breeding classes in red to be changed to breeding & registered classes. Individual Age Champions will receive an additional 25 points & Overall Age Divisions Champions will receive an additional 50 points. In red to be removed & the following to be added - No division points will be awarded - Overall Age Division Champions (Beginners - Juniors - Intermediates - Seniors) will receive an additional 50 points. Motion to accept by Paul Landry - Second by Jana Wilmore - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

TO BE ADDED - COMMERCIAL DOES POINTS - Com Doe class points are counted the same as above for market, registered, & breeding classes. No division points will be awarded - Overall & Bayou Certified Grand Champions will receive an additional 50 points - Overall Reserve 7 Reserve Bayou Certified Champions will receive an additional 25 points. Motion to accept by Jana Wilmore - Second by Paul Landry - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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Number of 2011 Shows - suggested to stay with 7 Motion to accept by Mrs Cooper - Second by Cindy Kay - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

Number of 2011 Show points to be counted - for 2010 we counted all points - has been suggested we return to as in the past & drop the two lowest shows for each entry. - NO MOTION MADE TO ACCEPT - RULE TO REMAIN AS STATE ABOVE FOR 2011 SHOW SEASON.

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To be listed at the beginning of Rule 1 above: NO PLACINGS WILL BE AWARDED ON ANY “END OF YEAR” TOP 5 PLACING GOATS WITH INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION PAPERS NOT LISTED IN THE NAME OF THE YOUTH (PRIOR TO THE LAST SHOW OF THE SEASON) WHO EXHIBITED THE GOAT DURING THAT SHOW SEASON FOR THAT PLACING.

RULE 2 - PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP - to be added as G. under #2 in this section - Breed registries may be contacted to verify current ownership. Motion to accept by Paul Landry - Second by Mrs. Cooper - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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Location & date to be discussed - Possibly Sunday - around the 16th of January

Whether of not to award ties. Motion to award ties by Cindy Kay - Second by Karen Konvicka - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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SUGGESTED WE GET A FACEBOOK PAGE - Brandy Rachel volunteered to head it up with help.  Roxanne & Laurie Paul volunteered to set up & maintain page. Motion to accept by Cindy Kay - Second by Karen Konvicka - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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For the 2011 Show Season, please bring the original registration papers along with one copy to be presented to the JLGA Show Secretary at time of check-in. A copier will be provided for members to copy their papers at the show prior to check in. All registered goats being Bayou Certified must have their original papers along with 1 copy presented to the JLGA show secretary at time of being Bayou Certified. If original papers are not presented at time of Bayou Certification, then certification will not be given until original papers have been presented & a copy is on file with the JLGA Show Secretary.

For 2011 At each show a listing for registered goats regarding what ages are in which classes will be posted - After registration closes, ALL classes will be posted. Exhibitors will be given ample time to check postings for any mistakes regarding their goats, such as wrong class listings, or missing goats, etc. & to check with show secretary to make needed corrections. Corrections will be made on show secretary’s official book & only if time permits, will also be noted on the posted classes. Show notation cards will be available at each show on the registration desk for members to write down which classes their goats are in.

Suggested that the show order go back to old order of Showmanship, Market, Commercial Does, Percentage Does, Fullblood Does, Fullblood Bucks, AOB Does, AOB Bucks, Pygmy Wethers, Dairy Does, Dairy Bucks - with the exception during milking season if there are any dairy does registered for that days show in milk, then those classes will be moved to first on the show order that day. Motion to accept with the addition of rotating classes by Karen Konvicka - Second by Brandy Rachel - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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Dairy Classes have decreased, however we have talked to our judges & they don’t wish the dairy to go back in with the meat. As far as the AOB, this has been just a meat breed class this year & yes the Pygmies do have enough numbers to warrant their own classes, however they are competing well in the AOB classes & these meat breeds remaining together, will allow the dairy to continue to be judged just against other dairy breeds. Motion to keep classes as they are by Mrs. Cooper - Second by Mr. Dupuy - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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Not to allow Bayou Certified goats to show in the first show they are Bayou Certified in. NO MOTION MADE TO ACCEPT - FAILED

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CHANGING SHOW RULES & 2011 SHOW SEASON SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS

Change the belt buckle show from Shreveport to another location - this show was put in as a fund raiser & membership drive & it is succeeding as to what it was designed to do. Motion to leave show at Shreveport however to start at 8am by Paul Landry - Second by Brandy Rachel - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

2011 Show Season Schedule & Locations discussed - this year to be  4/South 3/North unless we have a central show location such as Alexandria.

2011 Schedule to follow along same dates as 2010 - locations may be changed

Feb. 27 DeRidder              Feb. 26 - Leesville
April 17 Winnfield             April 16 - Bastrop - Winnfield - Delhi
May 8 Leesville                 May 7 - DeRidder - Crowley
June 12 Natchitoches        June 11 - Natchitoches - Pen Sale
Sept. 18 Southern             Sept. 10 - Crowley
Oct. 23 Shreveport           Oct. 22 - Shreveport
Nov. 13 Natchitoches        Nov. 12 - Leesville

Venues  location  classifications:
     NORTH  -  Winnfield - Natchitoches - Bastrop - Shreveport - Delhi
     SOUTH  -  DeRidder - Oberlin - Crowly - Leesville - Southern

Motion to accept by Brandy Rachel - Second by Tina Lyons - None opposed - MOTION PASSED

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Judges list discussed - Suggested judges added to list for possibilities for 2011 Show Season.

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“End of Year” Awards

“End of Year” awards - do we want to stay with 5 placings in each category - if so we really need to work on our fund raisers

Sponsorships went really well - do we want to do just sponsorships & still the raffle & silent auctions at the shows & not do any separate raffles or fund raisers

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Change to Commercial Doe Class

JLGA Parents voiced concern over a possible issue that will be proposed to the State Fair Board at their January meeting to do away with the Commercial Doeling Class - in turn that class will become a Market Class

JLGA Parents voiced concerns over this issue - don’t mind adding another class, however they DO NOT want to do away with any part of the Commercial Doe Class - concern is that adding this as another market class will take away money from the sales of market goats.

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No  other  business  presented  for  discussion.  Motion  made  to  adjourn  by  Tina  Lyons  second  by  Karen  Konvicka  -  all  in  favor  -  none  opposed  -  Meeting  adjourned:  230  pm.