Boer Goat Judging School June 3, 2005 to June 5, 2005 During the USBGA Eastern National Show Garrett County Fair Grounds, McHenry, MD This is an excellent opportunity for local training and national certification in judging Boer and meat goats. Trainer: Dr. Alan Fires - Sr. Licensed Judge with the USBGA - Chairman of the USBGA Official Shows and Judges Committee - Vice-Chairman of the USBGA Executive Committee - Sr. Agriculture Extension Agent Schedule Friday-June 3rd 9am – 3pm Classroom Instruction 3pm – 5pm Judging Animals Saturday – June 4th - Assist with the Eastern National Show as Ring Stewards - Take a 3 hour written test Attention 4H Members and Leaders If you do not want to become a show judge but would like to learn more about showing and selection of Boer goats you can audit the judging school for only $75.00. Sunday – June 5th 9:30am to ? Candidates for licenses will give oral reasons Cost: $225.00 for License Course (does not include meals or motels) $75.00 for Audit Course (Friday only) Fees must be paid with registration form No Refunds will be made unless the course is cancelled by the officials Registration Deadline: May 1, 2005 Registration: Complete the Registration Application and send to: Willie Lantz 4771 Gorman Road Oakland, MD 21550 301-334-4121 Please refer to the USBGA Handbook for guidelines for Official USBGA Judges at: http://usbga.org/handbook.html REGISTRATION APPLICATION Boer Goat Judging School June 3, 2005 to June 5, 2005 During the USBGA Eastern National Show Garrett County Fair Grounds, McHenry, MD Registration Deadline: May 1, 2005 Payment must be included with Registration Name ___________________________ Address ___________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________ Phone Number ___________________________ e-mail address ___________________________ I am registering for: _____ Licenses Certification (cost $225.00) _____ Audit Course (Friday Only - $75.00) Please make checks payable to: MPWV Meat Goat Producers Association Mail Registration Form to: Willie Lantz 4771 Gorman Road Oakland, MD 21550 * Note that the registration fee will not be refundable unless the judging school is cancelled by the USBGA or the MPWV Meat Goat Producers Association. A minimum enrollment is required to hold the judging school. The USBGA or the MPWV reserves the right to reject any applicants. Applicants will be notified by May 5, 2005 if the course is to be canceled. A course will also be offer in Tennessee in September that you can consider if this one is cancelled.