ILR BOARD MINUTES

December 13, 2005
12:05pm EDT

The ILR Board of Directors teleconference meeting was called to order by President, Kathi McKinney, at 12:05 PM, EST. Present: Karen Baum, Kathi McKinney, Mark Smith, Sally Taylor and Jan Wassink, Registrar.

Motion: Karen Baum. Approve minutes the November 8, 2005 meeting. Second Kathi McKinney. 5 Ayes

The next teleconference meeting will be held January 17, 2006 at 12 Noon, EST.

The arbitrators for the ILR/ARI hearing have met and tentative dates have been set for the arbitration regarding the past due ARI account.

There was discussion about ILR's hosting of the Alpaca Research Foundation website.

Jan went over the financial reports from January through November with the comparison of 2004 to the 2005 figures. There was discussion of the annual Christmas bonus and it was agreed that the bonuses for the office staff would be given as they have in the past.

The board addressed the moratorium and the importance of making the revisions to the screening policies that are fair for all breeders. Jan will send each member of the board a copy of the old screening packet so we can review the past procedures and determine what the problems were with those rules and policies. By defining the past problems the board hopes to make revisions that will make the process workable.

Jan explained the web provider moved our server without our knowledge creating problems with the ILR website. Jan and Allen are working to resolve any glitches in the new server.

The membership drive is coming along well with members renewing.

There was discussion about the possibility of ILR hosting a conference in 2007. It would be feasible to have a conference on a cruise ship. Mark said he mentioned the idea at a recent ORVLA meeting and it was enthusiastically received. Many folks seemed anxious to renew old friendships and have a relaxing time to visit and enjoy some time in the sun. Mark will contact other llama associations to assess their interest in joining ILR in promoting the idea.

The nominations committee for the 2006 election should be chosen soon. Jan will call Lars Garrison to ask if he will be willing to assume the chairmanship of the committee.

Jan will send the copy of his revised contract that was worked on by ILR attorney Joe Fonfara to each member of the board for review before signing it.

Meeting adjourned at 3:10 EST.

Respectfully submitted,
Sally Taylor
Secretary