Re: [AlpacaTalk] Please talk me in to joining AOBA

We have two great alpaca farms, one in Madrid and Waddington. Next to his hometown.

Marianne Barry <myalpacapride@yahoo.com> wrote: Happy holiday Sharon & Jim,

I just pulledup your website and saw that you have several ribbons under your belts, congradulaion on those. Correct me if I'm wrong somebody, But if you show in an AOBA show you have to be a member. So if you continue to show it makes it worth it. Besides, you'll save money by also joining the show division, verses paying the "non-show members" extra fee, usually around $35-50 per show. So now the question is at what level? IMHO, I won't pay to join any group without a vote.
Please keep in mind that the above is simply a business opinion given the facts. Will I be joining again in 06? I'm not sure. I'm not into showing, and we were one of the "missed" farms that were left out of the 05 directory, so I got a month of advertising for my money in 05.I believe in standing up for what I believe in, but I'm not sure that having a vote in AOBA will make a difference at this point in time. I'm hoping things will change. I have no advertising budget for 06, so sparing the funds at this time...I'm not convinced of it yet. But who knows what tomorrow will bring. If I were interested in showing, then it would be something that would have to be done.
I just looked at your signature and noticed you are in Potsdam. My husband Tim, is from Norfolk! Small world huh? His family is still in Norfolk,norwood and Massena. Stay warm!
Marianne & Tim
Sonny Haven Alpacas LLC
Sumter, SC
myalpacapride@yahoo.com

Sharon or Jim Dear <sldear2001@yahoo.com> wrote:
Can you tell me why I should spend the extra money?

1. We go to only 1-3 shows a year.

2. I really do enjoy the Alpaca Magazine. ( but don't i have to pay separate anyways?)

3. Is there another reason?

Jim and Sharon Dear
St. Lawrence County
Potsdam, New York
Alpacas came home 9-11-04
THE DEAR ALPACA FARM
www.dearalpacafarm.com

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