Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers
Regular Board Meeting
March 16, 2026
8:00 cdt/7:00mdt
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Scott Schaneman at 8:09 pm cdt. The following board members were present:
Connie Moore, John Wallace, Melissa Nicholson, Bill Buettner, Scott Schaneman, Al Weeder
The following education committee members were present:
Randy Saner, Kelly Bruns, Ivan Rush
Secretary Report: No corrections to the February minutes. Motion to accept the minutes by Al and seconded by Bill. Motion carried.
Daniel entered the meeting and took over as president.
Treasurers Report: Balances: Regular Checking: $ Not available, PayPal: $731.71, Petty Cash: $56.84. Motion by Connie to approve the treasurer’s report and seconded by Daniel. Motion carried. Youth fund is $1395.00
Bills: It was suggested we not send any money to the Aksarben challenge until Aksarben assures us that the recipients are from Nebraska. Motion made by John Wallace and seconded by Scott to pay the bills with the fore-mentioned stipulation. Motion carried.
Membership report: Total 47 members = 34 (S), 4 (G), 4 (B) with youth of 2 (S), 2 (G) and 1 (B). Request by board members that all those that have not renewed be sent out in as an email so that board members can contact them.
Media Report: John gave a summary of impact our media has on the organization.
Old Business:
- John reported he is having a Lambing and Kidding Clinic May 9 in Holstein, NE beginning at 9:00am. He is also hosting an Electric Fence clinic on June 6 in Palmyra.
Randy mentioned that he is working with the sale barn in North Platte to host a marketing workshop—grade and yield working after the May 2 sale.
Dallas has passed on the AI clinic he had been working on this year.
- No other old business:
New Business:
- Starter Flock discussion: Daniel has been collecting information on Starter Flock. Other board members had input on the starter flock criteria. John, Al, Connie, Missy, Daniel, Randy, Ivan and Bill are interested in serving on a committee to set up the Start Flock. Scott will check to see if there is money available through Farm Credit Service in the way of grants.
- Issac Brunkow candidate: Connie made a motion to accept Isaac as a member of the board in the Central District. John seconded the motion. Motion carried. Welcome Issac to our board.
- Issac is wondering if the association was interested in serving a meal at their fall sale at the Sutton Sale Barn. Date and Time not yet set. We are going to check and see if there is Lamb Board Grant money available for this event before the board decides.
- FFA and 4-H Awards: The awards will be sent out to the board members for the FFA to decide what awards we want to give and we will continue to contact the 4-H to see what awards they have available.
- Tasting and Activity Station at State Fair: The dates we have signed up for at 9-5-26 and 9-6-26 from Noon – 1. Scott, Al, Daniel, Connie, and Missy have said they will be available for at least 1 day. We also talked about the Activity Booth and those that can help with this. We will provide activities and displays to promote the sheep and goat industry.
- Aksarben Challenge: Those volunteering to help sponsor the lamb and/or goat challenge are: Randy, Connie (both), Melissa (both), Bill, John W, Al, Ivan (lamb),
- Fundraiser ideas and progress: Continue to check on ideas and venders.
- Other new business: Ivan reminded the board to check out the ASI magazine which features the ASI convention and all that ASI is doing and is doing.
Daniel reminded us about the Kansas Conference.
We were reminded that many of us have attended webinars and how they are beneficial. Mentioned that maybe we need to promote, for our members, the importance of these webinar and share and webinars that we find important with our membership.
Next Meeting: April 20, 2026 at 7 mt/8 ct via Zoom.
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Connie and seconded by Bill. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:46 cdt by Daniel.
Connie Moore
Board Secretary
Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers 
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