ARF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

January 10, 2017

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 EarnedNovember26.94
 December252.70
 October310.10
DonationsR Schultz20.00
 Jan Sherrill170.00
 AOA check-off funds102.00
 16–17 Appeal4,025.00
Total Income4,596.64
Expenses
Total Expenses0

Ending Balance

273,015.69

Administrative

Beginning Balance

 34,104.75
Income
Interest EarnedNovember4.32
 December77.66
Total Income81.98
Expenses
ChubbDirectors Insurance2,038.00
Total Expenses2,038.00

Ending Balance

$32,148.73