ARF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors

Abe Rosenbloom
Lisa Williamson
Michelle Ing (joined at 9:29 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

Abe reported a scam using his email address trying to get money from Pat.

Secretary’s Report

November minutes were approved with minor amendments by Shauna and seconded by Pat.

Treasurer’s Report

The report was discussed (see attachment for 1 Nov – 31 Dec, 2016). Approved by Randy and seconded by Shauna.

MAF & LMRG Update

There was discussion of articles. Our request for proposals will be amended to encourage projects investigating novel approaches to parasite control in alpacas.

Lisa will write a response to an article recently published, in order to clarify some misleading statements.

Patricia and Shauna will work on an article for Alpacas Magazine.

Camelid Health Initiative

No new information.

Meeting Wrap

The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Pat moved to adjourn the meeting, Randy seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m. EST.

Submitted by Karen Baum

Treasurer's Report for January 2017
1 November – 31 December 2016
Grant
Beginning Balance		268,419.05
Income
Interest Earned	November	26.94
	December	252.70
	October	310.10
Donations	R Schultz	20.00
	Jan Sherrill	170.00
	AOA check-off funds	102.00
	16–17 Appeal	4,025.00
Total Income		4,596.64
Expenses
Total Expenses		0
Ending Balance		273,015.69
Administrative
Beginning Balance		34,104.75
Income
Interest Earned	November	4.32
	December	77.66
Total Income		81.98
Expenses
Chubb	Directors Insurance	2,038.00
Total Expenses		2,038.00
Ending Balance		$32,148.73