| AMLA APRIL 06’ GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Members present: Julie Chapman, Robin Grewe, Deb Sund, Tim Sund, Laura Harrawood. Before meeting started Jerry Persinger, President of Ne Llama Assoc. joined us and wanted to join AMLA. We welcomed him, introduced ourselves, and of coarse “took his money” and considered him a member. President, Julie called the meeting to order. She had a small introduction for everyone present. Julie gave a report from the Board meeting held earlier that same day. Points of interest: Reported AMLA has had steady growth with 65 members. At present, ILR registered mini llama count is; 88 foundation stock, 126 Immature llamas, 245 registered minis, for a total of 459 minis. She gave an update with ILR and everything is going well. Jan with ILR joined us during our board meeting and discussion was held on a few issues to help things run smooth. One thing he wasn’t aware of was our mini information was not in their data base and was going to see what he could do to correct this. We explained, anyone doing research into minis need the ability to get sizes and heights from them. Julie said it has been a good year for AMLA for recognition in the llama industry. There was a feature story in Llama Link.com last year and also a feature story in Llama Banner. There has been a great outpouring of breeders supplying needed information, pictures, and advertising so we are getting exposure out there. Bud Page has stepped down his position as a board member so we needed to fill his position. There were 4 names brought to the table, voted on, and Kelly Radding was elected. There was discussion of our guidelines for shows. Robyn & Jamie were asked to work on an outline to give ALSA hoping to establish better and clearer guidelines for future shows. Foundation males; it was again discussed whether we should allow any new males in the foundation group. The board went over the goals of AMLA and with a total of 459 minis it was again voted it was not in the best interest of our organization. At the main meeting everyone was asked for their input and the boards decision was upheld. TREASURERS REPORT: Deb Sund gave her report explaining that the books were audited on June 23, 2005. For clarity, this was not the end of the fiscal year but the bank statement date. There was activity in the account between then and the end of June. She started her report with the beginning of the fiscal year. We have gotten a volunteer to do our newsletter, Kelly Radding from Conn. and without her we weren’t going to have anything. She has come up with a new format and paper trying hard to get interesting information for articles. She is going to try exploring color pages for our newsletter. She is also trying to restructure our web site and make it more flashy. She wants to add colored pictures, have show guidelines, registration & membership info., and maybe a clip from our newsletters. They are working very hard trying to keep the rates down so people will contribute. Deb Sund asked for all expenses to have invoices for record keeping before paying out monies so we will be able to trace costs better. There was a discussion on the proper measuring of minis and Robyn helped answer a few questions. We discussed going to Nationals this next November in Lincoln Nebraska and are hoping we will have good support. Members talked about the shows in their areas and we are starting to see more interest in mini classes all over the United States. There was talk on what still needs to be done for us to become involved with ALSA for shows and we are sure this will increase our show base and interest in minis. Jan with ILR expressed he wished AMLA members would make their checks payable to AMLA when doing their transactions with ILR. He said it is a nightmare for ILR to keep everything separate. Julie reminded members we still a lot of handout items left if they would like to purchase them for any events coming up. Any new members joining AMLA will also be given some of these items in the future. Julie made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Robyn seconded, the motion carried, and meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Deb Sund, Secretary/Treasurer AMLA FINANCIAL REPORT 6/23/2005 THROUGH 2/28/2006 BALANCE FORWARD $3,908.84 INCOME: MEMBERSHIPS $1,357.50 REGISTRATIONS $1,336.00 INCOME ADV. $ 30.00 TOTAL INCOME $2,723.50 EXPENSES: ADDS $150.00 POSTAGE & DELIVERY $19.50 REFUND $4.00 SUPPLIES, BUS. $583.00 TRANSACTION CRG. ILR $2,004.00 WEB $80.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,840.50 BALANCE AS OF 2/28/2006 $3,791.84 Submitted by Deb Sund, Secretary/Treasurer |
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