Welcome message from the President
A very warm welcome to the Website of the Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia Inc. My name is Stephen Groth and I am the current President of the MGBA, and the taller half of Serendipity Stud situated in the South Burnett town of Blackbutt in Queensland. I am also one of the Breed Standard Advisors of the MGBA. I ask you to please have a look at our committee member's page, and get to know your committee. The committee was formed from a group who have made available their time to assist in promotions, shows, publications, setting up and maintaining our website, breed advice, and all the paperwork and inquires. It is a group of very friendly and approachable people who are happy to assist, and welcome questions comments and suggestions from all our members. Sue Ludwig and the AMGR have done the hard yards and the groundwork getting the Miniature Goat breed where it is today, and the Association was a natural progression with now over 120 studs registered with the AMGR.
Please have a look around our website where you will find loads of information. Feel free to send in your articles, stud profiles and fun stories to Karyn our Publications Editor.

I look forward to meeting many more of our members and seeing many of you at shows, fun days, meetings and promotions. So please introduce yourselves and say g'day.

Steve Groth
President MGBA
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PRESIDENTS REPORT MGBAA Inc. Meeting 4 th October, 2008

The decision to incorporate State representatives has been implemented, and I would like to welcome all our new State Reps to our busy hive of activity. It is a great step forward for the Association, and will bring much support to all our members, as well as being a hub for enquiries in each State. I would also like to give a big welcome to all our new members, and great to see many already on the message board.
It has been a huge boost to the Miniature goat breed to see them out and about at Shows and in the public eye. Many Studs are working together in promotional activities, the highlight being a segment with Dr. Harry on Better Homes and Gardens. I feel the Incorporation of an Association has inspired many Studs to get out and about again in promoting their animals. Access to promotional brochures and presentation guidelines will be made available to the State Reps for enquiries and to keep public presentation at a high level. It is great to see so many dedicated breeders Australia wide.
I'm very much looking forward to our first Magazine, and thank all who have taken the time to contribute, and of course a special thanks to our Magazine editors Mal and Karyn, who have likely not had much sleep over the past few weeks. I have personally had comments on the quality and professionalism of our website, which is a huge tribute to all the work Simone tirelessly puts into it. I would also like to thank our Secretary Sue Ludwig for the many hours put into getting our Shows up and running, and Stewarding our last Show. I'm sure a friendly face eased the nerves of many showing for the first time.
The message board has been running hot, with members getting to know each other, and offering assistance to each other in many areas. I have had phone calls where one stud has assisted another in their area with colostrum or support. It is commendable the network of assistance that is available within our group of members.

Steve Groth President MGBA INC.
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