Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers

Regular Board Meeting

February 9, 2026

8:00 ct/7:00mt

The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Stehlik at 8:07 pm ct.  The following board members were present:

             Connie Moore, Daniel Stehlik, Mike Littlefield, John Wallace, Melissa Nicholson, Dallas Henry, Bill Buettner, Scott Schaneman

The following education committee members were present:

            Randy Saner, Kelly Bruns, Ivan Rush

Secretary Report: There were no corrections to January 19, 2026 minutes.   Motion to accept the minutes by Scott and seconded by Bill.  Motion carried.

Treasurers Report: Balances: Regular Checking: $5648.46, PayPal: $245.27, Petty Cash: $56.84.   Motion by Connie to approve the treasurer’s report and seconded by Melissa. Motion carried.

Bills: There were no bills presented.

Old Business:

  1. Reports on Proposed Clinics for 2026:

Lambing and Kidding Clinic set for May 9, 2026 – held in Holstein NE with sheep at Adam Kline and Minden at Grimes.

Electric Fence Clinic for June 6, 2026

Dallas is working on an AI clinic with Judd Went when it can be worked out and will check to see if they will become members.  Dallas will work with Al and will also find out where they find their cyders.

Possibly a solar grazing clinic

  • No other old business.

New Business:

  1. John Wagoner resignation:   Scott made a motion to accept John Wagoner resignation from the board and Connie seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   All board members are asked to look for new board member from the central area.  Ivan suggested we post to open position in the newsletter/website.
  • Fundraiser ideas and progress:   Ideas of fundraiser were discussed.  Ideas were maybe having a Facebook type to raffle.  Ideas of what needed to be included in the fundraiser were also discussed.  Check on possible restrictions using Facebook.  Kelly and Dan will check on the items from Sydell.  Ideas of possible businesses items that may be raffled.  Ivan warned that we did not want to invest in too pricey an items due to past negative experiences. It was also brought up that we may want to offer some type of perk if a business does donate to our fundraiser.  Other businesses mentioned were Premier One, Valley Vet, Bomgaars, Texas panels and others. 

Ivan mentioned the idea of check-off as a possible way to increase our finances.  It will take a lot of work to get it done, but an idea.  Many states have a check-off.

  • Other New Business: 

Ivan gave a recap to the ASI Convention in Reno, NV.  It was very interesting and he mentioned a lot of the funding that ASI has access to be able to operate.  He mentioned the Wood Trust, MIWW (their placing in the competition—Jr 3rd runner-up and the Sr in the top 8), genetics, how important the packers have been in helping ASI with imports issues and others, the availability of Foot Rot vaccination, solar grazing, Scrapie Free in 2 years, and other items.  Ivan also mentioned that they have a 33 page report of the audit of ASI. 

John Wallace asked that the Media Report be possibly included in the reports.  Will include on the agenda next meeting.

Connie and Melissa are preparing about 800 packages of items to send to events for “Life on the Farm” that are sponsored by the Extension in the state.     

Next Meeting: March 16, 2026 at 7 mt/8 ct via Zoom.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Connie and seconded by John Wallace.  Motion carried. 

Meeting adjourned at 9:26 ct by Daniel.

Connie Moore

Board Secretary