Re: [AlpacaTalk] Alpaca Industry
Heather,
I am not really certain how this is a change in subject.
Once again I will say that not only do we need AOBA (I don't care how many ads I see on tv I care how many new people see the) but we need to step up and be willing to do whatever work is needed to fix the problems. History, recent history at that think llamas and other organizations that have fractured, teaches us that we need to work together to repair the damage.
AOBA provides valuable education to the public and to members of our industry including our judges. It is a vital force but needs a little special care right now.
So lets start talking about ways we can fix what we see as broken.
Number one would be to communicate with the BOD in a calm professional manner our concerns. These should also go to members of the affiliate congress and our affiliate bod members. A wave of feedback with a cohesive direction will get further than more rancor.
Bluest Skies
Jennifer Powers
Aero Ranch Suri Alpacas
Browns Valley CA
--- On Sun, 11/16/08, Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@westwind
From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@westwind
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Alpaca Industry
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008, 12:11 PM
To change the topic a bit. I have a question. We know that we have
three alpaca judging avenues in the US, maybe more, for all I know. We
have the AOBA show division, we have ALSA, and we have the IAJS, which
is what the IAC is judged under, for example. IAC is out of many
people's access, due its usual location in lovely Del Mar, Ca. I'm not
sure what the fees for that show run. I recall at least one other show
that uses the IAJS, and its fees were very low, compared to AOBA shows.
Does anyone know what show that is, who puts it on, and their contact
info?
Also, if I'm not mistaken, the Triple Crown is an ALSA show. Is the
Buckeye also ALSA? I thought so but I may well be wrong. It's happened
once before. ;>
I wonder if we really need AOBA at all. Personally, I never see AOBA
commercials, or ILA commercials, either, for that matter. I believe we
need separate associations for judging, marketing, breed standards (if
we choose to pursue that), etc. One organisation should not have
control over all aspects of our industry.
Comments? Suggestions? Ideas? Please, post!
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Creswell, OR
541.895.0964
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://www.whitelot usalpacas. com
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