MBOAR MEMBERS
FOUNDING MEMBERS AND ADVISORS
The foundation Members of MBOAR in 2019 were:
Peter Solberg (Co Chair)- NY
Tania Issa (Co-Chair) – WA
Ellen Cole ( Treasurer) – CA
Bill (Secretary) & Nicole Belluso – IL
Jack Lewis ( Funding & Grant ) – GA
Bruce and Diane Steele – CA
Advisors: Wilhelm Kohl – MI, Barbara Meyer zu Altenschildesche (Breed Advisor) – MI
2021 BOARD MEMBERS
Board 2021
Peter Solberg (Co Chair) – CT
Catherine Topel (Co-Chair) – NC
Ryan Thatcher (Secretary) – MI
Jack Lewis (Funding and grant coordinator) – GA
Kara Rutter, – SC (Treasure).
Canadian Board Members:
Sára Gazso, ON, Canada (Board Member)
Aimée Hodgins, ON, Canada (Board Member)
2022 BOARD MEMBERS
Board 2022
Ryan Thatcher (Chair) – MI
Sára Gazso (Vice Chair) – ON, Canada
Connor Ryan (Secretary) – AK
Jack Lewis (Funding and grant coordinator) – GA
Kara Rutter, – SC (Treasure).
Board Members:
Aimée Hodgins (Board Member) – ON, Canada
Alaine Faris (Board Member) – ON, Canada
Peter Solberg (Board Member) – CT
Advisors:
Wilhelm Kohl – MI
Barbara Meyer zu Altenschildesche – MI
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
FULL
A full member is someone who is passionate about MBOAR; the breed preservation and education through participation and active involvement.
A full member resides in the US, is granted voting rights during board meetings regarding referendums and is eligible for board membership.
INTERNATIONAL
An International Member is one who is operating outside of the United States.
They are also granted voting rights during board meetings and are eligible for limited board member positions.
Having been founded and based in the US, MBOAR makes this distinction due to mandatory regulatory compliance and guidance related to USDA labeling, traceability, management, grants and processing.
This aids the organization in adhering to the accounting rules as its status as a non-profit based in New York/United States.
PATRON
A patron member may or may not have breeding stock or even have a farm. This designation allows those who are passionate about the breed get to know more about the uniqueness that the Mangalitsa brings. An example of a patron member may be a restaurant owner, charcutier, or an educational enthusiast. The patron member can enjoy the same educational resources and opportunities that any other member has however cannot register breeders or litters.
PURCHASING BREEDING STOCK
If you are seeking breeding stock for purchase that is registered or is eligible to be registered please contact MBOAR to bring you in contact with breeders that have animals that qualify for registration.
If you are looking for stock that can be registered make sure these animals meet the MBOAR registration qualifications: https://www.mboar.info/animal-registration
CURRENT MEMBERS BY LOCATION
FULL
California 2
Michigan 3
Illinois 1
Washington 1
New York 1
Georgia 1
North Carolina 1
INTERIM
California 1
Colorado 3
Connecticut 1
Indiana 2
Iowa 1
Kentucky 1
Maryland 2
Michigan 3
Minnesota 4
Montana 1
Nebraska 1
New Hampshire 2
New York 1
North Carolina 2
North Dakota 1
Oklahoma 1
Oregon 2
Pennsylvania 1
South Carolina 2
Washington 3
Wyoming 1
Wisconsin 2
Texas 2
Texas 2
