Meeting called to order at 12 Noon EDT. Present: Art Kennel, Sally Rucker, Sally Taylor and Jan Wassink, Registrar. Jack Moore was absent due to a death in his family. Karen Baum was called out on an emergency vet call and joined the call late.

1. Approve Last Meetings Minutes
   Motion: Art Kennel. Approve minutes of last month’s meeting. Second: Sally Rucker. 3 Ayes.
2. ILReport Assignments
   Sally Taylor and Sally Rucker will assist Jan to work on the next ILReport.
3. Registrar's Report
   Jan discussed the September financials and answered questions posed by BOD members. The renters in the new building are now paying rent. This income will help offset the declining registrations. The move to the new building is scheduled for the week of October 22.
   Jan pointed out that the phone system and numbers as well as the ILR mailing address will not change due to the move to the Meridian Street building.
4. Lama Manager Software Report
   Jan is anxious to get the completion of the software updated by the technicians working on these revisions. He asked permission of the BOD to give the technicians a deadline of January 1, 2002 to complete these revisions. The BOD felt there was some urgency to finish the updates to enhance our efficiency and upgrade service to the members. The Board asked Jan to follow-up to present the software technicians with a firm deadline for completion of their contract.
5. Petitions Committee Report
   There were no petitions presented to the Petitions Committee in the past month.
6. Government Relations Committee Report
   Art presented a report from the Government Relations Committee (GRC). The GRC met three times and formulated suggestions to present to the ILR/BOD. Art pointed out that the function of effective government relations should be a team effort. He feels there is a need for a network of volunteers to keep the ILR/BOD and the lama community at large informed of issues of importance. Art said in his opinion the key to success of the GRC is the appointment of the right person to serve as chairman of the committee. The chairman must be sensitive to issues that affect the industry and keep the BOD informed and suggest action as needed. The BOD decided to postpone the appointment of a chairman of the GRC until next week when Jack can join the call. Jan suggested we consider several options for funding for the GRC, including the possibility of establishment of an endowment fund that would be able to sustain a minimum amount of expenses. (Karen Baum joined the call at 1:15 PM EDT.) There was discussion about the upcoming USAHA meeting and how the lama community will be represented and funded. Motion: Sally Rucker. ILR will commit to $1000 for GRC for the year 2002. ILR will pay the $600 annual dues for USAHA and the balance of $400 cover other costs of GRC. Second. Sally Taylor. 4 Ayes. Art Kennel will investigate the mechanics for transition for the llama community seat on the executive committee for USAHA and report back to the BOD next week.
7. Schedule Next BOD Call
   There will be a meeting next week, October 16, 2001 at 10 AM, EDT to review the GRC report and recommendations so that Jack Moore can join the discussion.
8. Bar Code and DNA Analysis Discussion
   There was discussion about the bar codes and DNA.
9. On-line Registration Discussion
   Jan presented an overview of the possibilities of on-line registrations.
10. Member Correspondence Review
    Jan reviewed correspondence from members.

Motion: Karen Baum. Adjourn meeting. Second: Sally Taylor. 4 Ayes Meeting adjourned at 2:07 PM, EDT.