[AlpacaTalk] Re: Old Boys Club
Well, Heidi, that's what I find so wonderful about living here in
America -- we have the ability to speak out about what bother's us
in any kind of forum we'd like. We also get to tell people who would
oppress that right, to go get stuffed!! If you don't like hearing
people voice concern, regret, or even dissatisfaction, then YOU have
the right to leave the forum, walk away, turn off the TV, or what
have you, and I for one would NEVER think of depriving you of that
right. Please, exercise your right.
BTW, I have spoken to a board member and would like to mention, that
the communication that went out was most certainly less than
satisfactory and they have no intention of pushing a meat agenda for
alpacas. They are looking at that model for a model to use for
advertising the advantages of alpacas.
Ian has always talked about the alpaca meat aspects, he can continue
to talk about it if he likes. I wish he'd stop but he is entitled to
his opinion if he likes. My understanding is the board is taking no
view for or against using alpacas for meat and hides. they intend on
being neutral on the subject.
Heather, I think your membership plan is inspired!!! Particularly in
this economic environment.
Mary
Walnut Valley Alpacas
Ballston Lake, NY
518.878.1061
--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
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> People are upset about how things are run in AOBA and talk about
the Aussie's forming a second group because of the same reasons.?
But all people in the US do is bi*ch on yahoo groups.? I?can find
absolutely no way?that can be productive.
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> If someone wants to form a "Small Farm?Alpaca Breeders
Association"
because I choose to be a member of the Ideal Alpaca Community - but
I would be a member if I happen to have the cash around.
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> Heidi Christensen
> WingNut Farm Alpacas
> Graham WA
> (253) 846-2168 or (253) 592-0200
> www.wingnut-
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael A. Morack <mam2@...>
> To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
> Sent: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 7:16 am
> Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Old Boys Club
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> I think people are well aware of what "Old Boy's Club" means. I
think
> what people are attempting to tell you that there are some people
> disposed to controlling others - that is their nature. There are
> those who are working to make this a great industry for everyone -
> especially the smaller farms. I think what people are trying to
tell
> you is to focus on those who are working for the industry and how
we
> can improve the industry for all members regardless of size.
>
> Let me state an example: Ideal Alpacas! Entry fee - ownership in an
> Alpaca that carries the pedigree of one of many males used to
improve
> the herd along with a web site to display and conduct business. If
you
> don't like the entry fees in one promotion look for another rather
> than tear down the honest efforts of some to succeed, ooorr,
create a
> new one that you think will work better.
>
> The reason for this post is one more attempt to help you see the
high
> road and find an approach that makes you successful rather than
> attempting control over a group that have developed a very
successful
> program - sounds like you have.
>
> If you have issues with AOBA, then send AOBA your constructive
> criticism with possible alternate ideas that they may implement.
Let's
> develop a live let live appraoch and target those things that keep
> this industry moving ahead for everyone.
>
> This approach is difficult for some persons because it begiles
their
> nature, but then we can all learn and improve. Let's try it.
>
> Michael
> Michael and Margery A. Morack
> Greenbriar Farm
> Waukesha, WI
> 262.970.9633
> MAM2@...
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> --- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
> wrote:
> >
> > It seems that people for some reason don't know anymore what
the "Old
> > Boy's Club" or network is. It does not refer to the pioneers in
a
> > field, it does not refer to "good ole boys". The Old Boy's Club
is seen
> > as closed network who control business and do business amongst
> > themselves.
> >
> > Remember those commercials recently about the bankers sitting at
the
> > huge mahogany desk, with the small business man asking for a
loan? He
> > was about 6 inches high... Remember that commercial? The
distinguished
> > white haired banker flicked the small business owner into the
> > wastebin...
> >
> > That is the Old Boy's Club. And that is how many of us small
breeders
> > feel the alpaca industry is.
> >
> >
> > On Nov 12, 2008, at 6:57 AM, Michael A. Morack wrote:
> >
> > > I want to take a moment to thank the older members of the
Alpaca
> > > Community and some insight into why.
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> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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