Get Goating! 4-H Dairy Goat Project Club Bylaws
ARTICLE I – Name
The name of this organization shall be the Get Goating! 4-H Dairy Goat Project Club.
ARTICLE II – Purpose
The purpose of the Get Goating! 4-H Dairy Goat Project Club shall be to provide educational opportunities for youth in dairy goat care, management, and conformation, while fostering leadership, responsibility, record keeping, and positive youth development through hands-on agricultural learning.
ARTICLE III – Nonprofit Status
This club is organized as a nonprofit educational youth organization operating under the county Cooperative Extension Service. Any funds received by the club shall be used solely to carry out the educational purposes of the club and shall not accrue to the benefit of any individual member.
ARTICLE IV – Membership
Section 1. Eligibility
Any boy or girl in this county, ages 8–18 (as of September 1 of the current 4-H year), may become a member of this club by applying for membership in at least one approved club project and agreeing to live up to the standards set by the club. Youth ages 5–7 may enroll as 4-H Cloverbud members but may not participate in competitive 4-H events and, according to state rules, may not work directly with livestock, but may still participate in livestock education. Membership shall not be denied on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
Section 2. Responsibilities
Members are expected to participate in club meetings and activities, complete an approved dairy goat project, maintain appropriate records, and conduct themselves in a respectful and responsible manner.
ARTICLE V – Meetings
Section 1. Regular Meetings
The club shall meet on a regular schedule as determined by the club leaders and communicated to members and families.
Section 2. Quorum
A simple majority of enrolled members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of club business.
Section 3. Order of Business
The order of business at regular meetings shall include:
Call to order
4-H Pledge
Roll call or attendance
Approval of minutes
Treasurer’s report
Committee reports
Old business
New business
Announcements
Educational program or project work
Adjournment
ARTICLE VI – Officers
The officers of this club shall include:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Photographer
Historian
Duties of Officers
President: Shall preside over all meetings, help plan meeting agendas with club leaders, and represent the club at events as appropriate.
Secretary: Shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings, maintain attendance records, and handle club correspondence.
Treasurer: Shall be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of the club, reporting on finances at meetings, and working with club leaders to manage club funds according to Extension policies.
Club Photographer: Shall document club activities through photographs, assist with visual records of events, and support club communications as needed.
Historian: Shall maintain a record of club activities, achievements, and service projects, including photos, news clippings, and written summaries.
ARTICLE VII – Elections
Officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the members present at a designated meeting. Officers shall serve a one-year term and may be re-elected.
ARTICLE VIII – Committees
The club shall maintain the following standing committees:
Kidding Crew
Helps prepare for kidding season, learns signs of labor, and assists with basic tasks under adult supervision.
Goat Medic Team
Helps track herd health, medications, treatments, and wellness notes. This committee is well suited for youth interested in animal health or veterinary careers.
Show Support Team
Assists on show days by tracking class order, helping keep goats and exhibitors organized, and providing support during events. This committee is appropriate for youth who may not wish to participate in the show ring.
Herd Records Team
Tracks growth measurements, weights, and performance notes, and supports understanding of herd improvement and animal evaluation.
Special or temporary committees may be appointed by the President in consultation with club leaders as needed to support club activities.
ARTICLE IX – Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of members present, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been given at a previous meeting.
ARTICLE X – Dissolution
In the event the club is dissolved, all remaining assets shall be transferred to the County 4-H Association or other approved Extension-affiliated organization, as directed by the county Extension Office.
Motto: Be more stubborn than the goat.