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WHAT'S NEW 2008!

BOD Election Results Posted June 7

 
Congratulations to newly elected BOD members:  Cathie Kindler, 
Mary Beth McCormick, and Robert LaMorte


Deadline Extended for New ALSA Logo Design Contest
Calling all artisans!  Deadline for entries is September 15, 2008.
More information is here.


Classic Llama Class Approved
A proposal from the Show Management Committee for a Classic Llama Class was approved by the BOD as an optional ALSA class.  The class will be accepted at ALSA shows for 24 months in order to confirm that numbers merit the class being added to Regionals and the Grand National Show.  It is the Show Superintendent's decision to offer the Classic class at shows.  The Classic Llama definition is:

*  Double coat with prominent, abundant guard hair throughout coat.
*  On the body (except juveniles and yearlings), undercoat has moderate to sparse density
       and is either minimally or not at all visible under the guard hair.
*  Very short smooth fiber on face, ears, forehead and head.
*  Short leg fiber above the knee or hock and short smooth or minimally ruffled hair below
       the knee or hock.
*  A large "window" of short, smooth hair on either side of their sternum.
*  Neck fiber that often sheds out leaving a discernable guard hair "mane".
Minutes of March 11, 2008

Interested Parties For ALSA Office Management Position
The current Office Manager's contract expires on December 31, 2008.  The Board of Directors is looking for someone/entity to act as an Executive Director responsible for supervising the ALSA Office, reporting to the ALSA Board, and providing overall leadership and management of ALSA in accordance with its mission and philosophy.  The job includes having a working knowledge of all daily functions as well as: Familiarity with the ALSA Handbook and Bylaws; Input of data;  Hands On Financial Management.  Deadline for applications is April 20, 2008.  Interested parties should send resumes and inquiries to the ALSA President, Lora Crawford. Email: lcllamas@gmail.com Fax: 209-669-8333

Current BOD Vacancy
The Board passed a Resolution to fix the number of Board members at 5 (five) on March 21, 2008 until after the results of the General Election 2008, at which time the Board of Directors shall return to 7 (seven) members.  This Resolution is in accordance with bylaws Article III, section 1. Number.

ALSA Discussion Board

The ALSA Discussion Board is now up and running!  Go here to register for participation.  The intent is that this will be a tool for membership participation and input.

Alpaca Owners
If you own an alpaca, please send an email to the ALSA Office with your name, name of farm, ALSA Membership number, and the number of alpacas you own.  We are requesting this information for the ALSA database in order to update our membership records.  We appreciate you help with this.

Important!
Show Superintendents  *  Exhibitors
  
The ILR number for each registered animal must be included on all results sheets for each show or when registering an animal for the ALSA Points Program. The ALSA database needs the ILR registration numbers to increase accuracy when posting show results and tracking points.

NOTE:  Registration rules have not changed.  An animal who is not registered with the ILR, but meets the exceptions stated in the 14th edition of the Handbook, p. 18, may still show in an ALSA Show.    We are just requesting that all ILR numbers of registered animals be submitted with your show results.  Thank you for helping us improve accuracy.

ALSA Fees For Fleece Shows
ALSA fees for a Fleece Show are $3.00 each entry ONLY if the entry is not entered into a Halter or Performance class at the show.  If the animal is also in a halter or performance class, the $5.00 ALSA fee also covers the fleece class - there is no other ALSA fee.

Offical ALSA Email Address Is Now Working!  3-18-08
Please mark your address book with the correct email address for the ALSA Office; lamas@alsashow.org.  Past email addresses used have been personal addresses and those that have been promoting another business other than the ALSA Show Organization.

Contest for New ALSA Logo Design
Membership - It's your choice!  A contest is being held for the design of a new ALSA logo.  Specifications are now finalized and are posted here.  Get your creative ideas together and send to us.  The ALSA membership will have the final vote for selection and the current logo, as well as the very first ALSA logo, will also be included in your choices to vote from.

Taskforce 2008
An exciting new Taskforce is being formed for the purpose of reviewing and suggesting new programs, events, achievements, challenges, and opportunities for ALSA members through our ALSA Shows.  Chaired by BOD members, Marilyn Nenni, Larry Lewellyn, and Mary Alice Pilbin, the taskforce will be comprised of ALSA members who are willing to work on any new show ideas or programs for our ALSA membership.  The purpose of the taskforce, with all Regional representation, is to seek input and ideas from our membership.  If you are interested in participating in this Taskforce, please contact any of the BOD members involved.

As the Taskforce 2008 progresses, ideas and discussions will be posted on this site for your review and further input.  Membership participation is requested. 

In addition, a
Youth Taskforce 2008 is also being formed for the same purpose - to seek additional input from our membership.  Read more about the Youth Taskforce here.
minutes of January 16, 2008 

New BOD Members for ALSA
Changes to the ALSA BOD have occurred in December, 2007 and again in January, 2008.  In December 2007, President Wally Baker resigned from the BOD.  His position was filled by Vice President, Ken Fenley.  As a result of a threatening phone call with a death threat to his family and animals if he did not resign from the ALSA BOD, Ken regretfully resigned from the BOD on January 6, 2008.  Elected Vice President, Lora Crawford then filled the position of ALSA President.

With the resignation of BOD member Ken Fenley on 1-6-08, and due to the fact that he had more than six months remaining in his term of office, the ALSA ByLaws specified that the next remaining candidate from our previous election be appointed to fill a vacancy on the BOD.  As to the direction from the ALSA attorney, the next eligible candidate to fill the BOD vacancy was Mary Alice Pilbin.  Mary Alice was appointed as a member of the ALSA BOD on 1-14-08 to fill the term of Ken Fenley.  Her term will expire in July 2009.  Julie Heggie has been elected to the position of Vice President by the BOD.
minutes of January 16, 2008


Split Yearling Classes at 2008 Grand National
After having a review by the Finance Committee, the National Committee recommended that yearling age groups will not be divided into two classes at Nationals, 2008.
minutes 12-12-07

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