Articles of Incorporation - Constitution and By-laws

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Chair: Paula Gordin

The Fundraising Committee will organize, publicize (in coordination with the officers and Communications Committee), and hold fundraising activities for TMM for the purpose of funding future TMM shows and other club events and activities.  Examples include but are not limited to raffles, donations, yearly membership drives, silent auctions, merchandise for sale, and sponsorships.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Chair: Amber Alexander

The Volunteer Committee will be responsible for recruiting and organizing volunteers at TMM events and for the club in general. Examples include but are not limited to show related volunteers (ribbon runners, raffle table, etc...) and recruiting and assigning volunteers to specific committees.  Under Show Committee.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Chair: Michelle Taub

Co-Chair: Karen Orth

The Education Committee will be responsible for creating, printing and distributing educational material for events, clinics and other club activities. Examples include but are not limited to the following: obtaining, printing and producing handouts for speakers at show seminars; setting up and organizing clinics and speakers at shows; lunch and learns at shows; brochures and pamphlets for the club in general. This committee will also be charged with planning, organizing, and conducting educational programs to benefit TMM members.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

Chair: Susan Cowart

The Hospitality Committee will be responsible for refreshments and food related activities of TMM at shows and other events. Examples include but are not limited to the following: shopping, stocking and manning food booth at shows; providing snacks, lunch, and drinks for the judge/s; food distribution at Lunch and Learns. 

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Michelle Utzman

The Communications Committee will be responsible for TMM communications including but not limited to Facebook, email, the website newsletter, newspaper articles, other show promotions and social media. This committee will also be charged with identifying and developing projects and activities to enhance the Miniature Dairy goat breeds. Recruiting new breeders and encouraging participation in TMM programs. Coordinate website and social media content. The TMM website will be maintained for the purpose of disseminating TMM information, and is to be kept updated regularly, and maintained by the current webmaster.

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Chair: Natalie Weber

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee will propose amendments and additions to the Constitution and Bylaws not under the jurisdiction of other committees. It will approve as to form all proposed amendments to the Constitution and upon request, review as to form all proposed amendments and additions to the Bylaws. 

SHOW COMMITTEE

Chair: Courtney Quinlan                                           

Co-Chair: Amber Alexander

The Show Committee will conduct at a minimum one MDGA sanctioned show each year.  Show duties may vary from show to show.  Members of show committee: Show Chair, Show Secretary, Ring Stewards, and Ribbon Runners.  Volunteers to assist at shows are always welcome!

CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT

Chair: TBD

The Chapter Development Committee is looking for at least 5 members from each of the 5 Regions in Texas (Central, South East, North, Far South, Far West/Panhandle).  These members will serve on the Chapter Development committee and implement plans to create a more local TMM presence in their geographic area.  Ideas include goat education field days, farm tours, cheesemaking classes, social events, etc.