Our History
Originally formed to show Belted Galloways at the first annual World Beef Expo, the Great Lakes Belted Galloway Association, Inc. has vastly expanded its goals and activities since it's first meeting in 1992.

Our Mission
GLBGA's mission is to help promote and educate people on all the advantages of this very special heritage, heirloom breed of Belted Galloway cattle. The GLBGA promotes the value of the Belted Galloway cattle through a variety of venues, including education, marketing, networking, exhibits and cattle shows. Throughout our changes and growth, the mission succinctly phrased by our founders has remained our cornerstone: "A cattleman's breed association dedicated to its members and to the promotion of Belted Galloway cattle." Whether you are new to the Belted Galloway breed or a seasoned breeder, GLBGA wants to give you access to the information and resources you need to answer your questions and to be successful. 

Our Members
Members of GLBGA are part of a really great group of people with a common interest: producing, raising, and promoting this special breed... Belted Galloway cattle. We continue to thank our members for their faith in this Association and for their continuing support. You are the greatest group of people!

Our Directors
Our Board of Directors are elected by the membership base at our annual meetings and are comprised of a nine member Board chosen for a three year term. Directors are selected based upon geographic diversity within our midwestern states and those active members who help add value during their term. 

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GLBGA By-Laws

View or print a copy of the GLBGA by-laws by clicking here. 

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Education
The GLBGA provides a quarterly newsletter to its members and potential members. These newsletters contain a variety of articles regarding previous and upcoming shows and exhibits, animal husbandry, veterinary topics, organizational events and numerous other topics that we hope will benefit the novice or experienced cattle breeder. The newsletter is provided free to all members.

The association also hosts an annual Field Day event. Typically, these full one-day events are held throughout the Midwestern states with our association hosting past events in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri.

The event is filled with a variety of speakers and seminars on such topics as veterinary medicine, the grass-fed beef industry, proper minerals and nutrients, hoof trimming, ultra-sound techniques, beginning showmanship, farm equipment demonstrations and many others. Individual sessions usually last 45-60 minutes with audience participation. In the recent past, we also held a one-day cattle sale at one of our Field Days. Not only are these Field Day events fact-filled and quality educational opportunities, it is also a time to visit and to network with other breeders.

Education opportunities also exist for us through the development of marketing materials that we distribute to the public and potential future animal owners and breeders. These materials are mailed to any one that inquires. They can also be obtained at any exhibit or event where our association has a booth.

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Marketing

The GLBGA has a Public Relations Director whose volunteer role is to act as a liaison and contact between our organization and any member or potential new animal owner or breeder. This individual is a Belted Galloway breeder and has years of experience with this breed and can provide solutions to almost any question or concern that may arise. Our PR Director maintains our supply of promotional materials along with a traveling education/marketing booth that we set up at the events, exhibits and shows that we attend.The GLBGA has developed marketing materials and brochures that are available free to those that inquire. These brochures discuss the benefits of the GLBGA, the unique qualities of the Belted Galloway cattle and contacts within our organization.Members may use the association booth free of charge at one of their own local events by contacting the PR Director.The GLBGA also does some limited marketing by advertising in specialty periodicals and printed media. We maintain our own website with links to others. Requests for our marketing originate across the entire country.

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Exhibits

Exhibits are a wonderful way to promote our breed and educate the public. Our association participates in several exhibits annually. In the past, we have exhibited in the Michigan Beef Expo, Illinois Beef, Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and the Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin State Fairs. These exhibits are usually staffed by GLBGA volunteers that use the association booth and distribute marketing materials and membership contacts. Exhibits are also held throughout the Midwest as our members participate in local fairs and events.

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