New Mexico Alpaca Breeders
10/15/05
In
attendance was:
Lynn
and Al Fatkin� ���������������������������������������������������� Julia Berry
Rosemary
Metcalf�� ���������������������������������������������������� Amanda Evans
Regina
and Bob Dart� ������������������������������������������������� Evelyn Simons and
Mickey Wright
Cynthia
and Jim Daly� ������������������������������������� ����������� David and Nancy Smith
Susan
and Kent Sasser� ���������������������������������������������� Leslie and William
Stoddard
Marilyn
Knudsen and Roberto Ibarra� ������������� ����������� Jock
Donaldson
Bob
Wargowsky� ������������������������������������������������������� Ellen Simons
Anne
Stallcup� ������������������������������������������������ ����������� Jason and Kate Gibeau
Linnea
Laurila�������������������������������������������������������������� Charlee
Galbreath
The
President welcomed the group and acknowledged the new membership of David and
Nancy Smith
Treasurer�s
report:
From
the New Mexico State Fair the income was $2,420
The
expenses were $767.67
Profit
was 1,657.33
Current
balance of $7,495.62
Secretary:
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by Bob W. and seconded by Anne.
Membership:
The President announced that the membership chair was resigning and the
position would remain open until the next meeting where elections would be
held. Until then the secretary would fulfill any membership obligations.
We
currently have 43 members of the association.
Elections:
Julia Berry and Mike Fasano were nominated for the open position of Vice-
president. Julia was elected by a 1 vote margin.
Issues
involving the website were discussed. The previous webmaster had said they
would be unable to continue that service. Anne S. volunteered to maintain the
website. It was motioned that the group pay $10 to $20/mo to host the website.
Mickey motioned, Bob seconded, motion passed.
New
Mexico State Fair: According to Bob, it was the most successful show to date!
There
was much discussion on how to improve next year�s. It was proposed to consider
a new composite class competition.
Marketing:
Alyson proposed a workshop next spring for ring stewards since she would not be
available for the Show in 2006. There are brochures available for $.35 or a 30
pack for $10.
Affiliation:
No new activity.
Livestock
liability: Mickey talked extensively about proposed legislation. It will be
next year before a �bill� can be drafted.
Education
seminar: It was graciously decided that the Steve Hull seminar that was planned
by the �Santa Fe coalition� would be sponsored by NMAB, in July 2006. It was
moved by Barry and seconded by Lynn.
The
next meeting will be either late January or early February to be announced
later.
Respectfully
submitted.
Charlee
Galbreath
NMAB
Secretary��