SWWLA Meeting

2-15-07

 

Board Members attending:  Sandy, Larry, Sharon K., Martha, Lori, Connie & Sharon R.

Members attending:  Bob, Cathy, Kirk, Peggy, Sandy R, Ernie, Danielle, Kyle, Linda, Dan. 

 

The meeting was opened by President Larry Raley.

 

The Minutes were read by Secretary Sharon Rico.  The Treasurer’s Report was read by Sandy Shaddinger.  We have $4137.71 in checking, $168.06 in savings and $7125.29 in a CD.  The Fundraiser Dinner raised $2732. this year.  Sharon K moved that the Minutes and Treasurer’s Report be accepted as read, Lori seconded the motion and it was passed.

 

Martha Brooks reported the next newsletter deadline is March 12th.  She would like more articles on ALSA, Fun Day, and the Rose Parade and practice.  Martha asked for clarity for insert advertising fees and billing procedure.  Peggy reported that the newsletter editor has been in charge of billing.  Connie moved that the insert prices be:  When provided by advertiser $15.00.  When printed by association:  B/W $20.00 & Color $25.00.  There will be a 2 page insert limit.  Sandy 2nd the motion and it was passed.  Display ads submitted for one time pricing will be priced according to the size and color of the ad.

 

Sandy Shaddinger is moving to Mississippi in April.  She thanks SWWLA for the opportunity to serve this organization and hone her accounting skills as Treasurer, and must resign as board member.  Larry reported that in a phone ballot of the board of directors, Cathy Wooldridge has been appointed to fulfill Sandy’s term on the board.  The Treasurer’s position will be added to Secretary and Sharon Rico will now be Secretary/Treasurer.

 

Llama Affaire:  Kirk reported that the judges will be Linda Rogers and Patty Fischer.  The packet is nearly ready to mail and the obstacle course specs will be provided soon.  Larry reported that Peggy will take over Nat’s job as facility coordinator.  The Super 8 will be the Host Hotel as they will take pets.  Caroline Kettman and Danielle Casper will coordinate an hors d’oeuvres hospitality get together Sat after the show at the Host Hotel.  The ramps and bridges are the obstacles that will need adjustments for ASLA changes.  Bob will let us know when help is needed for this.

 

The Fund Raiser Dinner Feb 3rd was a great success.  Pulling 20 items after the silent auction helped the time and got people to bid before the auction.  Most people felt 5:00 would be a better starting time and that auctioning items by random number inserting large items at right time was better than alphabetically in keeping attention and enthusiasm.  Having names on raffle tickets helped as did having runners to take paperwork to Jeanie.

 

Stephanie Roberts has agreed to replace Dan as our webmaster. Sharon R moved that we provide a complimentary membership to Stephanie, Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed.

 

Bob Wooldridge is Llama Superintendent for Clark County Fair.  He would like suggestions for this year’s judge.

 

Sharon Rico reported that we received a letter from Heiffer International for our $150.00 donation matching llama 4-H donation.

 

Larry Raley reported that the Morris Animal Foundation has spent more than $1,000,000. on camelid research.  Mark Morris Jr. its founder died on January 14, 2007.  ILR is asking associations to make contributions in his memory to the MAF designated for camelid research.  Lori moved we contribute $200.00, Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed.

 

Peggy Gresham has decorated 2 tables for the WVLF Fundraiser the last few years and has gotten some of the highest bids for table decorations.  Sharon K moved that we donate up to $250. to decorate 2 tables this year, Sharon R seconded the motion and it was passed.

 

The Western States Futurity will be held at Ag-Fest in April in conjunction with the ALSA Show.  There will be 4 Silky classes and 4 Suri classes where they were combined last year.  The Get of Sire and the Maturity will be eliminated.  Last year we sponsored $250.  We discussed how best to convey concern for the judging results of last year.  Sharon R. moved that we sponsor $250. again this year and submit a letter asking for improved judging.  Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed.

 

 

Martha moved the meeting be adjourned, Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Sharon Rico, Secretary