ILR Annual Meeting MINUTES 2009
June 30, 2009
 

Meeting called to order at 10:15 a.m. MDT. Board members Mark Smith, Kathi McKinney, Bill Safreed, Mary Jo Miller, Kristy Brown and Registrar Jan Wassink present. Ten members were in attendance.

1.        Mark introduced the ILR Board and welcomed everyone to Kalispell.

2.       Jan presented a power point presentation giving an overview of the Registry since 2003, including trends in registrations, transfers and short-term/long-term goals and programming for the ILR. The ILR-UAP and ILR-IF programs were discussed. The presentation also outlined the progress of the ILR-SD (Show Division). 

3.       There was discussion of ways to create income for the ILR, increase interest in the llama industry in general and expand the existing programs. Lunch was served to the participants in the ILR office and an office tour was given. Talks resumed after lunch discussing the ILR-SD development, reviewing existing rules and discussion of awarding ILR-SD championships and what format to present these awards in. There was more discussion regarding judging education and certification.

4.       Profit & loss comparisons for 2007 and 2008 were distributed to those in attendance.

Meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m. MDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristy Brown, ILR Secretary