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The Keystone Pygmy Goat Club is a National Pygmy Goat Association Affiliated Club

Founded in 1992 by a group of dedicated Pygmy Goat enthusiasts, the Keystone Pygmy Goat Club now has members in 11 states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Delaware, Vermont, Michigan, West Virginia, Wisconsin and even Nevada.  We have hosted 2 NPGA National Conventions, in 1997 and 2005.  We host 3 shows a year, one in April in York, PA, the second in May in Syracuse, NY, then in August in Hagerstown, MD.  Our informative newsletter, KEYNOTES, comes out 4 times a year.  It has informational and human interest articles, show results, upcoming show dates, updated contact information for fellow club members and much more.  In 2009 we are planning to expand our shows by having one or more 3 show weekends, giving more bang for the buck.  We are dedicated to promoting the Pygmy Goat breed and supporting Pygmy Goat owners, come join us!

Join Us!

To join our merry group contact Maggie Leman or click on and print the Membership application below and return it to Maggie with your dues. 
We look forward to meeting you!

Membership Application

 

2009 Volunteer of the Year
Linda Craun

Linda Craun presenting Judge Debbie McGhee with one of her handpainted feathers.

Linda Craun, a KPGC member and very talented artist donated over 15 trophies and gifts for the KPGC show season opener at York, PA.  Each is completely unique and beautifully framed.  The Craun family have been very active and supportive KPGC members for many years.  Below are a few of the other feathers... Aren't they incredible?

 

News from the National Convention

National Champions

Co-National Champion Wethers, for the very first time ever we have a tie!

Little Roulettes Oreo

Breeder: David & Bow Lynne McEwen

Owner: Cheyenne Karger

 

Dusty Pines Spendid Nature

Breeder: Tanya Reed

Owner: Marisa or Carey Doyle

 

National Champion Doe

PGCH Cozy Cottage Isabella

Breeder: Pamela Goza

Owner: Donna Elkins

 

National Champion Buck

PGCH Lotsa-Does-4A-Buck Shocks-N-Struts

Breeder: Katy Noffsinger

Owner: Mark or Linda Morningstar

 

These New Business agenda items either failed or were withdrawn:

E. JTC Travel Reimbursement

            All members of the JTC who attend the JE will receive reimbursement.

H. Displaying Champion Ribbons

            Exhibitors may display ribbons however they wish.

I. Removal procedures for absent directors.

            Withdrawn due to conflict with Bylaw procedure for the same. 

K. Closing the Herdbook

The herdbook will remain open.

L.  Con Ed Facilitator to be 2 Judges

            Consensus from most judges has been to keep a non-judge as the facilitator, the Board agreed.

M. Remove the Provisional Judge Program

            The Provisional Judge Program will stay in place for now.  It was originally thought to give it at least 5 years before re-evaluating this program.

N-O. Repeal 6/08 Board decision to add new color on Registration Application and Color Chart.

            The gray/brown agouti color will remain.  The NPGA Color Chart and color descriptions are to be updated by the Breed Standard Committee.

P. Allow 1 GCH win with 6 Reserve Grands.

            This was withdrawn.  Reserve Grand wins will be shown in the online Herdbook.     

R. Additional charge for not transferring goats within 90 days.

            This was withdrawn.  There is no extra charge, but owners are encouraged to process their transfers before the 90 day deadline to avoid confusion for judges,  show secretaries and NPGA Show coordinators.

W. How to determine that a yearling freshened doe is indeed freshened.

            The exhibitor is to be trusted as to whether a doe has freshened and to enter her in the appropriate class.  A doe is freshened if she kids at day 135 or later in her gestation.  It doesn’t matter if the kid is a live birth or stillbirth, normal or deformed, registered or not.  An exhibitor who knowingly shows in the wrong class is in violation of the Members Code of Ethics and a complaint may be filed.

  V. Barring a Judge from judging a goat in the herdname of a household member.

            Seen as too restrictive and complicated.  However a show secretary or club can make this a provision or a judge can request that such goats not be shown under him/her.

X. Reduction of size of Board.

            The Board will remain at 16 directors.

 

These Items Passed:

F. Conflict of Interest for the Directors.  The Board decided to add the Director's Agreement to those documents for which members may pursue complaints.

G. There has been a reduction of number of does required from 20 to 12 for Sanctioned Youth Shows only.

J. Master Champion Challenge will no longer use the Grand Champion of the day to compete in this class.  This will apply to those champions that finish at that show too, they will not be allowed to compete in the Master Champion Challenge associated with that show.  They may show in any following show .

Q. Colorado has been moved to Region 7.

Simplify colorchoices on Registrations Applications to these 7 choices - Solid Black, Black, Black Agouti, Grey Agouti, Brown Agouti, Grey/Brown Agouti, and Caramel.  You no longer need to state whether an agouti or caramel is light, medium or dark.

It is no longer necessary to send a class list in when applying for a show sanction.

 

Other news:

Our very own Maggie Leman was appointed as Publications Committee Chair.

Gail Parker from TX is now the Election Coordinator.

Best of Memo 4 – Publications Chair Maggie Leman is beginning the project.

The Public Relations Chair, JT Struthers, is building an event display which will be tried at the CA State Fair.  He plans for the PR committee to make similar displays available in every region for use at NPGA events.

There is an important vacancy position.  Due to ill health Jim Huber is planning to resign as Merchandise Chair person at the end of the year.  This will be advertised in MEMO.

The 2010 NPGA Convention will be held in Hamilton , Ohio - Region 4 on June 17-22.

NPGA Volunteers of the Year - There were two winners --Aaron Esterline and Nic Everett.

 

 

Club Shows

2009 Club Show Dates

The Summer Sizzle V

Hagerstown, MD

August 21-23, 2009

Maggie Leman  maggidans@msn.com or (919) 596-0984

Bonus Buck Show and 2 Complete Shows with combined doe sanctions, Master Champion Challenge

Bonus Buck Show Judge:  Lynda Gredin

Judge 1:  Tom Hallquest

Judge 2:  TBA

 

Summer Sizzle V Showbill

Other Shows in the Area:

September 19 & 20, 2009
WV’s Wild Wonderful Travelin’ Pygmy Goat Show
Martinsburg, WV
Kim Shunney 304-754-7116 or kshunney66@aol.com
2 Doe, 2 Buck, 2 Wether Shows
Day 1 Judge:  Bill Granger
Day 2 Judge:  Jill Conklin

September 26th - 27th, 2009
"Kick-Off the East Coast Pygmy Goat Club" Show
Cynthia Malmrose's House in Huntingtown, MD 
Cynthia Malmrose 410-286-8262 malmrose1@comcast.net
2 doe, 2 bucks, 2 wether shows with Master Ch. Challenge.
1st Judge: Michael O'Kelly
2nd Judge: Jason Overman, DVM
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For more show listings go to The National Pygmy Goat Association website

 

You asked for it you got it, a free to members For Sale page!

Club License Plates and Decals will be available at the Keystone Club Shows.  See the For Sale page for a preview!

Contact Maggie to list your sale items and animals.  This is not limited to goats but must be good useful stuff for fellow goat owners.

 

KEYNOTES
The KPGC Newsletter

Newsletter Editor, Maggie Leman.

 

Have a Sick Goat?  Need Help Fast? 

Click on the link below to go to Goatworld911

You will find a list of experienced goat people ready to help you through your emergency.  Please have your sick goat's vital signs and symptoms ready for the contact person.

 


GOATWORLD 911
CAPRA-MEDIC

Looking for A Goat Vet?

The best way to find a good vet is to ask a local goat owner.  Our members are very helpful and can recommend a vet in their area.  Check the Members Page and contact one near you for their recommendation.

Click on the Links Below to Find Lists of Veterinarians in Your State

Cyber Goats Veterinarian List

Contact the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners management office to locate a veterinarian in your area at (270) 793-0781.

 

The tattoo letter for 2008 is Y

The Tattoo letter for 2009 is Z

 

 


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