SWWLA Meeting

5-16-07

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

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

The meeting was opened by President Larry Raley.

The minutes were read by Secretary Sharon Rico. Martha moved that the minutes be accepted as read, Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed.

The Treasurer’s Report was read by Sharon Rico. There is $4,l47.65 in the checking account, $168.18 in the savings account and $7,190.10 in a CD. Cathy moved that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted, Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed.

Martha Brooks reported that she would still like articles submitted as soon as possible and wants the newsletter out by the end of the month.

Kirk reported on the Llama Affaire. It worked out well at the new facility. There were 131 animals signed up. There were no complaints about the judges. We ordered too much straw. There were lots of comments about the relaxed environment and kudos for the volunteers. Stalls worked well both inside the arena and in the outside barn. There is a speaker pointed to the outside barn or we may want a runner to let entries know they are expected in the arena. The courtesy hospitality hour was very well attended and a lot of fun. We may need more than 2 helpers Sunday. There is a problem getting good pictures of show winners. The Llama Affaire cleared $1229. Connie moved that we refund $80.00 for two animals that were cancelled and there be no refunds for 2 people who did not show up and did not communicate any reasons prior to this meeting, Martha seconded the motion and it was passed. Bob agreed to do obstacles next year.

The general liability insurance policy is up for renewal May 25, 2007. The premium is $868.00 and includes 13 llamas for the Rose Parade and 7 llamas for each of the two Holiday Parades. Additional event days past 5 are charged at $20/day and Parades are $104.00 for up to 7 llamas.

Sharon R moved that Caroline Ketman’s SWWLA jacked be replaced by SWWLA as it was not returned after she lent it out for a parade, Cathy seconded the motion and it was passed. Peggy will put a jacket order in and order a couple extra for the association. People who often come to the parades need to purchase their own jackets.

Larry requested that we look at the by-laws to see if there are any needed changes to prepare for our Annual Meeting this Fall.

Connie proposed that SWWLA put an ad in the Cascade Llama Sale catalog in support of Jacob. Martha moved that we put our ¼ page ad in for up to $125.00, Cathy seconded the motion and it was passed.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Rico, Secretary