Meeting called to order at 9:10 A.M. MDT

Present: Kathi McKinney, Karen Baum, Jack Moore, Sally Taylor, Sally Rucker, Barbara Carlomango and Jan Wassink

1. Review policy on non-breeder status
   The non-breeder classification was originally established to address the requests of breeders concerned about selling uncastrated young males as non-breeding animals and finding the animal was later used for breeding or for animals that have been judged to be unfit to be in the North American gene pool. The owner who designates the classification non-breeder is the only person who can request the reversal of the non-breeder status. Fee to re-issue certificate to designate non-breeder status is $5.00. Fee to remove non-breeder status is $50.00.
2. Gelding/Spayed female registration fee
   Fee to register a gelding or spayed female of any age is $10.00. If the animal has two registered parents it will be designated a registered llama. Any animal without two registered parents will be designated "listed". Offspring from animals designated gelded or spayed are not eligible for registration.
3. Employment Contract for Jan
   Jan’s contract has been signed and is on file.
4. Employment Contract for Alan
   Discussion of a five year contract for Alan Schmautz. Jan will work on contract details and report to the BOD.
5. Employment of Sandy Heuscher and Carol Martin
   Sandy and Carol are now acting as area managers for their respective work groups. Motion: Jack Moore to give Carol and Sandy a modest raise. Second Sally Rucker 5 ayes
6. Employee wage and benefits/Sick leave policy
   Jan proposes to make vacation/sick/personal leave start at 5 days per year after one year’s employment and to add one day per year. MOTION: Sally Rucker: Make vacation/sick/personal leave start at 5 days per year after one year’s employment and to add one day per year after that. This policy would be effective immediately. Second Karen Baum 5 ayes
7. Advanced Reproductive Technologies
   Discussion that rules as they stand today are cumbersome and unworkable. At this time the AI technology has not been developed to a point of being practical. AI policies will be readdressed when and if this technology becomes possible. If cloning becomes a reality it will be addressed when necessary. ET: Limit of 5 babies per female per year with no more than two full siblings per female per year. Current rules cover the DNA parent verification. We are waiting until July to receive the report of the AI/ET Committee and make final decisions on this topic.
8. Fees for returned certificates
   Jan explained the cost involved in returning cancelled certificates. It costs about $1 each to return the certificates. This is a service we want to provide the members but at some point in the future we might have to readdress this issue and charge for the returned certificates.
9. Closure
   Discussion regarding the issue of closure. Technically the Registry is closed and the only issue to address is whether or not to screen animals. No action is taken at this time.
10. Color/Coat Patterns
    It has been requested that we expand the color and pattern descriptions for the certificate. Sally Rucker has spent considerable time and effort on this project during the past year. She presented us with a chart of color, patterns and markings. Jan suggests the office will begin to work on adding the colors and patterns to the certificate.
11. Fees
    Fee schedule will remain as they are presently. We will review all of the fees when the policy book is updated and re-written.
12. Screening Rules Review
    Screening rules were discussed at length. We will get back to this topic when Karen Baum has had a chance to review the Screening Report.
13. ILR Report
    Goal is to get the ILR Report in early August.
14. Petition Committee
    Sally Taylor will join Kathi McKinney on the Petition Committee.

Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM MDT