2024 Schedule and Guidelines

2024 Club Meetings & Activities

Tuesday, March 19^th- 7:00 p.m. – Farm & Home Center – Auditorium                                                                                 

• Club Information – Record Books - 4-H Opportunities

Tuesday, April 16^th - 7:00 p.m. – Farm & Home Center – training room                                                                

• Dr. Kris Hayman

Tuesday, May 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Farm & Home Center – training room             

• Goat Skillathon

 Saturday, June 15^th, 9:30 a.m. – West Lampeter Fair Grounds                            

• Workshop to include clipping, showmanship, nutrition, and health issues related to Market Goats
• Members may bring their goats to the workshop

Monday, July 15^th – Deadline for Round-Up Entries                                                                  

Goat Round-up, Friday, July 26^th, West Lampeter Fairgrounds                                        

Schedule: Weigh in – 2:00– 3:00 p.m.; Show – 4:00

• Breeding Goat Classes will show first at 4:00 p.m. followed by showmanship and market animals. 
• Guidelines and Entry Form for Round-Up will be emailed in June
• Up to Date Project Book must be brought to round up and shown at the scale, failure to bring your record book will result in loss of premiums
• Classes:

            Meat breeding classes will be divided into classes by age.

            Showmanship classes will be divided into age divisions.

            Market Goat Classes will be divided by weight NEW BRED AND OWNED MKT GOAT CLASS

Sausage Stand Fundraiser

The club’s fundraiser is held in conjunction with Manheim Farm Show - October 7-11

A link to Sign Up Genius will be used to register to help.

Tuesday, October 22^nd - 7:00 pm– Farm and Home Center – Auditorium

• Ice Cream Party combined meeting with the Woolies Club
• Record Books are due

Friday, February 7, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. - Farm & Home Center Auditorium                                                 

4-H Livestock Banquet

• Recognition of 4-H Club Members

2024 Goat Club Guidelines:

Attendance: NEW

Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club meetings which includes round-up.

There will be 5 club meetings and round-up.   If a member comes to a meeting after the roll has been called, it is the member’s responsibility to let the secretary know that they are there. Members must exhibit at the 4-H Roundup to be eligible to exhibit at the PA Farm Show. We realize emergencies and conflicts may arise. Situations will be considered on an individual basis by the leaders and if necessary, will consult with the 4-H office. Members who don’t attend a minimum of 3 goat club meetings will not be able to join the following year.  

Ownership:

All goats for 4-H round-up and local fairs must be owned by June 1^st.

Record Books:

Each member must submit a completed project book each year.  If you do not submit a project book, you will be ineligible for club membership the following year! All project books are due by the October meeting.  It is your responsibility to make sure your leader has your completed book before the meeting if you are unable to attend the meeting.

BREEDING GOATS SHOWN AS A 4H PROJECT MUST BE IN YOUR RECORD BOOK

If you have any questions or concerns at any time regarding the rules, please contact a leader for clarification.

Goat Club Leaders

Gary & Kathy Jenkins
Atalie Weaver
Marvin Fisher
Ryan & Molly Donough