PBA Mission Statement

The Pygora Breeders Association (PBA) is dedicated to the advancement and well-being of the Pygora® goat. PBA provides leadership in the promotion of the Pygora as a fleece producing animal, pet, and companion nationwide. We encourage ethical practices that will contribute to the long term expansion of the Pygora market. We offer social, business and educational opportunities to our members, and provide educational materials to FFA and 4-H.

Purpose

PBA, a nonprofit organization, will promote, educate and regulate matters pertaining to the history, breeding, exhibition and improvement of Pygora goats.

  1. PBA will maintain herd books and issue certificates of registration for Pygora goats.
  2. PBA will register a herd name from each breeder who registers Pygora goats.
  3. PBA will register a combination of two (2) or three (3) letters to each breeder as a tattoo to represent herd name.
  4. PBA will maintain and publish official breed standards.
  5. PBA will set rules and regulations for showing Pygora goats.
  6. PBA will design and conduct training programs to teach principles of judging Pygora goats and Pygora fleece. PBA will monitor and maintain a current list of approved sanctioned judges.
  7. PBA will maintain and regulate Pygora sanctioned shows and wins.
  8. PBA will maintain an information website with a prominent display of the PBA logo on the home page.
  9. PBA will maintain an Operating Manual that will include a disaster plan designed to backup, protect and recover any herd book or financial data that is designated as vital to the continued operations of PBA.
  10. PBA will maintain job descriptions and a list of duties for officers and committee chair positions. These documents will be contained within the Operating Manual.

Bylaws

Operating Manual

Meeting Minutes

Committee Reports

PBA BOARD MEMBERS
REGION 1Natalie Houston (term ends 6/2025)
6824 East Bend Rd., Burlington, KY 41005
Phone: 859-388-4708
Email: goatsandcloves@gmail.com
REGION 1Kari Schroeder (term ends 6/2026)
80344 Steen Rd., Milton Freewater, OR 97862
Phone: 541-938-6756
E-mail:crickview@pocketinet.com
REGION 2Ruth Hawkins (term ends 6/2025)
127 E 900 Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: 785-840-4085
E-mail: rhawkinsdesign@yahoo.com
REGION 2Roger Minniear (term ends 6/2026)
34370 Rockville Rd, Louisburg, KS 66053
Phone: 816-210-1108
E-mail: reminniear@gmail.com
REGION 3Kim Depp (term ends 6/2026)
1520 Tate Rd, Summerville, GA 30747
Phone: 678-986-1639
E-mail: kjdepp@windstream.net
REGION 3Nanette Nichols (term ends 6/2025)
790 Marsh Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone: 269-685-5023
E-mail: fiatluxfibers@hotmail.com
At-LargeFran Bishop (term ends 6/2025)
538 Lamson Road, Lysander, NY 13027
Phone: 315-678-2812
E-mail: RSAPYGMIES@aol.com
At-LargeKira Marks (term ends 06/2026)
1853 Dutch Ridge Rd., Carbondale, IL 62903
Phone: 618-967-9677
E-Mail: cerdarridgeweaving@gmail.com
At-LargeWade Oliver (term ends 06/2026)
15255 Shade Road, Guysville, OH 45735
Phone: 205-612-0551
E-mail: oliverspots@hotmail.com
PBA OFFICERS
PBA PRESIDENT:Nanette Nichols
790 Marsh Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone: 269-685-5023
E-mail: fiatluxfibers@hotmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT:Ruth Hawkins
127 E 900 Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: 785-840-4085
E-mail: rhawkinsdesign@yahoo.com
SECRETARY:Natalie Houston
6824 East Bend Rd., Burlington, KY 41005
Phone: 859-388-4708
Email: goatsandcloves@gmail.com
TREASURER:Fran Bishop
538 Lamson Road, Lysander, NY 13027
Phone: 315-678-2812
E-mail: RSAPYGMIES@aol.com
PBA APPOINTED POSITIONS
REGISTRAR:Brette Soucie
124 S Perry St., St Marys, OH 45885
Phone: 603-828-8619
Email: pbaregistrar@aol.com
BREED STANDARD:CHAIR:
Brette Soucie
124 S Perry St., Saint Marys, OH 45885
Phone: 603-828-8619
Email: pbaregistrar@aol.com

Lisa Grzeskowiak
19012 West Darby Rd., Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: 937-642-8072
Email: greystonehomestead@gmail.com

Amanda Sadowski
7686 North State Rd 55, Lake Village IN 46349
Phone: 219-363-2128
Email: sunorahfarm1@gmail.com

Debbie Eubanks
16298 Valley Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
Phone: 563-379-7237
E-mail: bohemiancreekfarm@gmail.com

Beverly Van Hook-Schrey
2367 Addington Bridge Rd, Franklin NC 28734
Phone: 828-369-7560
Email: schreync@gmail.com

Terri Kistler
136 Fisher Rd., Winlock, WA 98596
Phone: 360-827-1126
Email: Terri@whistlekickpygoras.com
JUDGES TRAINING COMMITTEE:CHAIR:
Liza Sanford-Crane
125 W. Lewis Shore Rd., Elkton, MD 21921
410-392-5904
Email: pygoras@pygoras.net

Lisa Roskopf
51920 SW Dundee Rd., Gaston, OR 97119
Phone: 503-539-0295
Email: lisa@hawksmtnranch.com

Ruth Hawkins
127 E 900 Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: 785-840-4085
E-mail: rhawkinsdesign@yahoo.com
FIBER COMMITTEE:CHAIR:
Kira Marks
1853 Dutch Ridge Rd., Carbondale, IL 62903
Phone: 618-967-9677
E-mail: cedarridgeweaving@gmail.com

Ruth Hawkins
127 E 900 Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: (785) 840-4085
E-mail: rhawkinsdesign@yahoo.com

Kari Schroeder
80344 Steen Rd., Milton Freewater, OR 97862
Phone: (541) 938-6756
E-mail: crickview@pocketinet.com
EDUCATION FUND COMMITTEE:CHAIR:
Patricia Young
PO Box 561, Chimacum, WA 98325

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YOUTH COMMITTEE:CHAIR:
Jennifer Eisenhauer
15386 Navion Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Phone: 561-601-8766
Email: jezarycki@gmail.com

Janet Tilp
29459 S.W. Ladd Hill Rd., Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: 503-925-8305
Email: janettilp31@gmail.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE:CHAIR: Robin Oliver
15255 Shade Rd., Guysville, OH 45735
Phone: 205-612-0551
Email: roliver2078@gmail.com

Collen McGee
1221 2600 Ave., Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: 785-571-7226
Email: collen.a.mcgee@gmail.com

Kari Schroeder
80344 Steen Rd., Milton Freewater, OR 97862
Phone: 541-938-6756
Email: crickview@pocketinet.com

Ruth Hawkins
127 E 900 Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: 785-840-4085
Email: rhawkinsdesign@yahoo.com
MERCHANDISE COMMITTEE:CO-CHAIR:
Erica Johansen
54020 Dahlgren Rd., Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: 503-329-1262
Email: johansenerica69@gmail.com

Ruth Hawkins
127 E 900 Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: 785-840-4085
Email: rhawkinsdesign@yahoo.com

Collen McGee
1221 2600 Ave., Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: 785-571-7226
Email: collen.a.mcgee@gmail.com
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:Jack O’Connor
Phone: 949-940-6943
E-mail: 71jackoconnor71@gmail.com
ARCHIVIST:Fran Bishop
538 Lamson Road, Lysander, NY 13027
Phone: 315-678-2812
E-mail: RSAPYGMIES@aol.com
SHOW SECRETARY:Robin Oliver
15255 Shade Rd., Guysville, OH 45735
Phone: 205-612-0551
Email: roliver2078@gmail.com
WEBMASTER:Joseph Gherardi
Phone: 269-350-6019
Email: josephm.gherardi@outlook.com

Make new friends and valuable business connections. Learn what other PBA members are doing. Become a member of a very special group of Pygora goat people whose common bond is their love for these little fleece producing goats. Don’t be left out! Join the PBA now.

Your PBA membership includes: 

  • The Pygora Pypeline – a quarterly newsletter filled with valuable information on what is happening in the Pygora world. 
  • Free classified ads in the Pygora Pypeline and free listing in the Member’s section of the PBA website.
  • Reduced rates for services such as goat registrations and transfers
  • Use of the PBA Logo to link your website to the PBA.
  • Free use of the official PBA display banner (member must pay shipping costs). 
  • Free Goat of the Month photo posting on the PBA website homepage with the name of the goat, breeder and owner.
  • Exclusive PBA merchandise through The PBA Store to show your Pygora and PBA pride.
  • Participation in Pygora fleece studies with access to study reports.
  • Opportunities to participate in sanctioned PBA goat and fleece shows.
  • Opportunities to apply for Education Fund grants available for promoting and educating the general public on the Pygora goat.
  • Access to Pygora educational materials, including informative brochures.
  • Opportunities to make a difference in the PBA community by volunteering on any of several committees or on the board. You can be a part of the decision making. 
  • Voting rights for adult members.
  • Access to the PBA online Herdbook – A complete pedigree listing of every registered Pygora goat 
  • An online breeders’ listing – just $15.00 a year for PBA members 
  • Advice on fiber mills & fleece processing – information on how to select a mill for transforming fleece into useful products. 
  • Free listing of Pygora-related shows and events on the website and in the newsletter 
  • Participate in PBA board meetings on My Workplace at PBA Board Meetings.
  • The PBA is on Facebook too. The group page is called the Pygora Breeders Association, and is for members only. 
  • Website Policies – the PBA website belongs to PBA members, your participation and contributions are vital.

Current PBA members can now do membership renewals, and most animal record applications and updates directly from the “Grassroots” data management site.

Forms can still be viewed and printed as well, and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from the Adobe website at: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Note: Online applications can be paid via PayPal or mailed check.

Year End High Point Award

The Year End High Point Award is for all goats entered in sanctioned Pygora Goat and Fleece Shows. Pygoras with seasonal “high points” will be recognized for their achievement at the end of the year, with photos and scores posted on the PBA website. Results are found on the Show Results page.  Consider going to a show – or organizing one!

HIGH POINT SCORECARD


SANCTIONED PYGORA SHOWS ~ 2024 ~

DRIFTLESS REGION PYGORA SHOW: TBD
Winneshiek County Fairgrounds
Decorah, Iowa


MICHIGAN FIBER FESTIVAL PYGORA GOAT SHOWS:

Pygora Wether, Doe & Buck Shows:

Saturday August 17th @ 9:00 a.m.
Allegan County Fairgrounds
Allegan, MI 49010
Judge: Ainsley Henry

MICHIGAN FIBER FESTIVAL PYGORA FLEECE SHOW: TBD
Allegan County Fairgrounds
Allegan, Michigan
https://www.michiganfiberfestival.info/pages/contests-competitions


COLUMBIA RIVER PYGORA SHOW: TBD
Wahkiamkum Farm 2 Fiber Festival
Wahkiamkum Fairgrounds


SHENANDOAH VALLEY FIBER FESTIVAL PYGORA FLEECE SHOW: TBD
Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds
Berryville, VA
https://www.svffpygora.com


SHENANDOAH VALLEY FIBER FESTIVAL PYGORA GOAT SHOWS: TBD
Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds
Berryville, VA
https://www.svffpygora.com


SOUTHEASTERN ANIMAL FIBER FAIR PYGORA FLEECE SHOW: TBD
WNC Agricultural Center
Fletcher, NC
https://saffsite.org/fleece-show-sale/


SOUTHEASTERN ANIMAL FIBER FAIR PYGORA GOAT SHOW: TBD
WNC Agricultural Center
Fletcher, NC
https://saffsite.org/livestock/


OREGON FLOCK & FIBER FESTIVAL:
Workshops begin Friday, September 20
Fleece Show: Saturday, September 21 @ 9:00 a.m.
Pygora Goat Show: Sunday, September 22 @ 9:00 a.m.
Linn County Fairgrounds
Albany, Oregon
Judge: Ainsley Henry
https://www.oregonflockandfiberfestival.com/



OTHER EVENTS

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