Junior Director Application

Junior Director Application

Junior American Boer Goat Association
Qualifications

Article 3.3 of JABGA Bylaws

(a) Any Member who is 16 years of age or older on January 1 of the year of election who desires to be a director of JABGA shall (i) so notify JABGA at the Association’s principal office in writing not later than March 1 of the year of election and (ii)submit at such time a completed and signed Conflict of Interest Statement and Code of Conduct on the forms required by the Association.

(g) At all times during each director’s term, he or she must reside in the region for which he or she was elected, and he or she must maintain his or her membership. Failure to comply with either of the above requirements shall result in the automatic removal of a director from the JABGA Board.

Please be sure to complete all requirements and submit to the ABGA Office no later than March 1, 2026.

The newly elected JABGA Board of Directors will be announced during the JABGA National Show Awards banquet. Attendance for the National Show and Awards Banquet is highly recommended.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1. Completed application
2. Contact Information Page and Certificate of Application
3. Digital Photo
4. Signed Directors Responsibilities Page
5. Responsibility Release, Information Release, Photo Release, and Authorization Form
6. Completed and signed Conflict of Interest Statement
7. Completed and signed Code of Conduct Form
8. Brief statement (less than 250 words) on “Why you want to be a JABGA Director?”
Submit a resume that includes the following involvement:
1. JABGA or Goat Industry
2. School Activities
3. 4-H & FFA Activities
4. Leadership
5. Volunteer and Community Service

Personal Information

JABGA Director Application
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
JABGA Member #*
Area*
Updated JABGA Area Map
Date of Birth*

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Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone #*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Email*

Confirmation Email

2025-2026 Junior Director Application

Junior American Boer Goat Association
If you wish to upload your answers via typed document, you may do so at the end of this form. Please enter "Document attached" to the relevent questions.
Why do you want to be a JABGA Director?*

Extracurricular Activities

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List/briefly describe your extracurricular activities including 4-H, FFA, sports, community service, etc.*
List/ briefly describe all leadership roles you have held. *
Describe your involvement in JABGA.*
What ideas do you have for new programs/activities, increasing membership, and building upon existing competitive events?*
Have you served as a JABGA director in the past? If yes, give office held and dates of service?*

References

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First NameLast Name
State of Residence*
Phone Number*
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Relationship*
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First NameLast Name
State of Residence*
Phone Number*
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Relationship*

Director Responsibilities & Expectations

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Leadership & Representation
- Serve as a positive role model and uphold the mission and values of JABGA.
- Represent junior members at official JABGA events, meetings, and activities.
- Promote awareness and education about the Boer Goat breed and livestock industry.
- Mentor and support younger and newer members, fostering inclusivity and engagement.
Personal Development
- Strengthen public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills through presentations, social media engagement, and community outreach.
- Embrace opportunities for leadership development and training offered by JABGA and related agricultural organizations.
- Demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and a commitment to continual personal improvement.
Responsibility & Commitment
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled board meetings, conference calls, and JABGA-sponsored events.
- Complete assigned projects, committee work, and initiatives in a timely and responsible manner.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow board members, JABGA staff, and the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA).
- Maintain a professional and respectful presence, both in person and online.
- Adhere to JABGA’s Code of Conduct, confidentiality policies, and organizational guidelines.
Terms of Service Commitments
- Attend the JABGA National Show: Full participation is required, including board meetings, contests, official duties, and public representation. Showing at the JABGA National Show is encouraged, this should not impede your Junior Board responsibilities of coordinating junior activities and assisting at the show.
- Attend your JABGA Regional Show: Members are expected to attend and assist at a minimum of one (1) Regional Show during their term.
  Showing at the JABGA Regional Shows is encouraged, this should not impede your Junior Board responsibilities of coordinating junior activities and assisting at the show.
- Summer Face to Face: Members are expected to attend the summer Junior Board Face to Face Meeting.
- Remain in Good Standing: Members must maintain active JABGA membership and comply with all organizational policies.
- Attend all monthly board meetings
*Missing more than 2 consecutive meetings of the JABGA Board; or whenever in JABGA Board's judgement, and in consultation with the Youth Liaison of the Association, the best interests of JABGA would be served thereby.*
Applicant Agreement*

I, the applicant, have read, understand, and agree to the duties and responsibilities outlined above, should I be elected to the JABGA Board of Directors.
Parent/Guardian Agreement*

I, the parent/guardian of the signed youth, have read, understand, and agree to the time commitment that being a JABGA Director will require my child.

Statement of Release and Authorization

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Whereas I desire for my child/ward to participate as a Director on the JABGA Board of Directors, and I hereby agree to the following:
1. I assume full legal and financial responsibility for their participation as a Director for the JABGA.
2. I grant the American Boer Goat Association, its employees, agents and representatives the authority to act in any attempt to safeguard and preserve his/her health and safety during their participation as a Director of the JABGA, including authorizing medical treatment and transportation on their/my behalf and at my expense. Accident and health insurance are recommended for his/her participation as a Director of the JABGA.
3. I agree my child/ward must conform to all applicable rules.
4. I voluntarily indemnify and hold harmless the American Boer Goat Association, Board of Directors of the American Boer Goat Association, their employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of my child’s/ward’s participation which do not arise out of the negligent acts or omissions of an officer, employee, or agent of the American Boer Goat Association and/or Board of Directors while acting within the scope of their employment or agency.
5. I understand that the ABGA and JABGA may take photographs and/or videos of Directors. I agree the ABGA and JABGA shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and/or videos relating to the promotion of the JABGA. I relinquish all rights that I may claim relation to the use of said photographs and/or videos.
6. I also authorize the release of my child’s/ward’s name, state of residence, email address and area of representation for the promotion of the JABGA.
Opt Out

I request not to have my child’s/ward’s photograph or video taken.I request not to release my child’s/ward’s name, state of residence, email address, and area of representation.
Agreement*

I acknowledge that I have read this document, understand, and accept its terms.

Conflict of Interest Policy

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Agreement*

I have read the policy on conflict or duality of interest. It is my understanding this information will be retained in the files of the Corporation and will be available for review by members, prospective members, and others who inquire. I further understand that this information may be shared with the Corporation’s legal counsel. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to ensure my disclosure information is current and complete and to update my disclosure records throughout the year if my relevant relationships change.I have no relationships to disclose.I have a relationship such that my participation in the corporation could represent or be perceived to represent a conflict or duality of interest.
Disclose relationship

Code of Conduct

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Agreement*

My legal guardian and I have read, discussed, accepted, and will abide by the full JABGA Code of Conduct. We also understand that infraction(s) of the Code may cause loss of privileges during the event, participation in the event to be terminated, or if sufficiently serious, termination of membership in the JABGA. We also understand that being sent home at my parents/guardian’s expense, forfeiture of premiums or awards may also result. We agree to accept the appropriate and logical consequences of my actions.

Signature

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Attach your resume and/or all relevant documents

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I hereby certify that I meet the qualification criteria. I also certify the foregoing and any attached statements are true, accurate, and complete. I agree that any misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission of a fact may result in my disqualification from the JABGA Board of Directors. Please allow my name to stand for nomination to the JABGA Board of Directors.

I am willing to commit my time to serve as a director of the JABGA. If elected to the JABGA Board of Directors, I will act in an honorable, ethical, and legal manner. I will support the honest and truthful promotion of the Boer goat industry. I will refrain from using unfair, dishonest, or unethical means to advance myself or my peers. I will support the registry and promote the exchange of useful information.
Applicant Signature*

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Applicant Name*

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Parent/Guardian Signature*

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Personal Information

2025-2026 Junior Director Application

Extracurricular Activities

References

Director Responsibilities & Expectations

Statement of Release and Authorization

Conflict of Interest Policy

Code of Conduct

Signature