ARF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors

Abe Rosenbloom
Lisa Williamson
Michelle Ing (joined at 9:17 p.m. EST)
Pat Long
Karen Baum
Shauna Brummet
Patricia Craven
Randy Larson

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 p.m. EST.

President’s Report

There was nothing new to report.

Secretary’s Report

August 23 minutes were approved by Abe and seconded by Pat.

Treasurer’s Report

See attached report for August, September, and October 2016. Motion to approve the report by Karen and seconded by Shauna. The directors insurance is currently due. There was discussion of the need. It was unanimous to renew.

MAF & LMRG Update

Pat gave an update of proposal reviews. ARF has funds at MAF which can be spent on camelid projects approved by MAF and ARF.

Pat gave an overview of the USAHA meeting.

Camelid Health Initiative

No new information.

New Business

Pre-proposals were discussed.

Dr. Marsh wrote an article about the Barber Vac study to be in Alpacas Magazine. A summary of ARF’s history and progress is being rewritten.

Meeting Wrap

The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. EST.

Pat moved to adjourn the meeting, Karen seconded with all in favor at 10:02 p.m. EST.

Submitted by Karen Baum

Treasurer's Report for November 2016
1 August – 31 October 2016
Grant
Beginning Balance		272,513.92
Income
Interest Earned	August	40.03
	September	41.74
	October	310.10
Donations	R Schultz	30.00
	Jan Sherrill	255.00
	AOA check-off funds	498.00
Total Income		1,174.87
Expenses
Purdue	Baird Anes	1,030.00
Texas AM	Genetic Raudsepp	4,228.34
RBC	check reorder	11.40
Total Expenses		5,269.74
Ending Balance		268,419.05
Administrative
Beginning Balance		34,142.69
Income
Interest Earned	August	4.07
	September	4.06
	October	3.93
Total Income		12.06
Expenses
State of Oregon	Corp Fee	50.00
Total Expenses		50.00
Ending Balance		34,104.75