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Minutes of the Alpaca Research Foundation Meeting
September 20, 2011

 

Present: Abe Rosenbloom, Allan Dewald, Lisa Williamson, Karen Baum, Randy Larson, Pat Long, Michelle Ing and Patricia Craven. The meeting was brought to order at 6:12pm, PST.

August Minutes: Allan moved for approval, Pat 2nd. Unanimously approved.

Treasurer's report: Pat presented the treasurer’s report. Please see the treasurer’s report for details. Allan moved to approve, Randy 2nd the motion. Unanimously approved.

Development Committee: Work is still being done on developing a new logo. Stud selection for the stud raffle is also underway.

MAF/LMRG Update: There was no report given.

Meeting the Challenges of Genetic Improvement: The conference was thought to be a success and well received by those who attended.

New Business:

ARF Logo: Patricia discussed work on developing a new logo for ARF to update its look.

Conference Calls: Pat and Karen shared information on potential savings for upcoming conference calls.

Funding: Funding was discussed for three new studies.

Pat moved to adjourn the meeting. Patricia seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm PST.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2011 at 6:00pm PST.

Submitted by: Michelle Ing, Secretary


Treasurers Report for Sept 2011
1- 31 Aug 2011
Grant
         Beginning Balance 305,948.34
            Income
               Interest earned aug 204.59
   
AOBA MEMBER CHECK OFF 800.00
Donation Carl Hedrick mem 50.00
total income 1,054.59
    Expenses
UC Davis Crossly study  novel corona 13,500.00
Total expenses 13,500.00
          Ending Balance 293,502.93
Administrative
    Beginning Balance 47,626.13
        Income
             Interest earned aug 0.16
0.14
total income
             Expenses
premier global teleconfernce 366.05
US Treasury 2010 tax bill 200.00
OR dept of Justice corp fees 65.00
total expenses 631.05
           Ending balance $46,995.24
Credit card Account
    beginning balance 6448.57
     deposits aug 75
    
fees aug 59.95
   
Ending Balance 6463.62