144TH ANNUAL AMERICAN BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP MEETING On June 27, 2019, the American Berkshire Association held its 144th Annual Membership Meeting. As a tradition the meeting kicked off with the American Berkshire Foundation basket auction. Several items were donated from members around the country in efforts to raise money for youth scholarships and programming. The American Berkshire Foundation would like to thank those who purchased items during the Summer Type Conference!
Members voted to approve an amendment of article XIX, section 4 of the ABA by-laws. The bylaws now read: “Disqualification for Registration of Breeding animals. The presence of one or more of the following are disqualifications for registration: a) less than 6 functional teats on each side...” The section used to read “...12 functional teats”. This section of the ABA by-laws is now consistent with an already current show rule of a minimum of 6 functional teats on each side of Berkshire pigs. Any boars or gilts that do not have 6 functional On the ballot this year were three proposed by-law teats on each side that are already in breeding changes. All three items on the ballot were passed production are grand-fathered in to comply with by the membership. this change. Item one amended article I, section 3 to add another option to how good-standing members can vote: “through a secured electronic voting system approved by the ABA.” This change allows members to have the option to submit their votes for the Board of Directors candidates on-line on the Association’s website. The second approved change allows members to vote “through a secured electronic voting system approved by the ABA.” This change is reflected in article XIV, section 4.
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The annual meeting ended with the announcement of the Board of Directors election. Greg Smith, Colo. and Matt Ritter, Ind. were re-elected to serve for a 2nd term. Pete Brummer, Penn. was elected to the Board. Please view the 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Committee Members on the ABA’s website. •
