ILR BOARD MINUTES
ILR BOARD MEETING
October 6,1998
Kalispell, Montana
Present: Barbara Carlomagno, Sally German-Rucker, Kathi McKinney, Jack Moore, Sally Taylor and Jan Wassink (Registrar).
Meeting called to order at 9:45 MST.
1. Non-breeder Category:
Sally G. R. makes a motion that we create a non-breeder category and
that only the person who initially registers the llama may designate that llama as a
non-breeder. This decision can only be reversed by the individual who designated the
animal as a non-breeder. Jan will formulate the details and fees for approval. Jack
seconded. 5 ayes.
2. Second Generation Screening:
All aspects of second generation screening were discussed in detail.
The discussion was interrupted to allow for lunch and a meeting with representatives from
the Canadian Lama Registry.
3. CLR Meeting:
We discussed mutual recognition of pedigree between the ILR and the CLR
as opposed to reciprocity. Reciprocity is not possible because of the rule, fee and other
differences between our registries. We are discussing genealogical recognition while
maintaining individual rules for entry into each registry. No decision was made, but we
are investigating the economic, political and other impacts this could have upon the ILR
and U. S. breeders. We welcome member input on this topic. The Canadian Registry is in the
process of voting on closure. The results of this vote will impact our discussion.
4. ILR Report-
This Report includes inserts from ILA, ALSA, and the Minimum Standards Committee. It will
be mailed within a month.
5. Second Generation Screening Continued.
The following motion was made by Kathi:
A. The minimum age for second generation screening will be reduced to six months.
B. The photo screening stipend for second generation screening of $45.00 is removed.
C. The current limit of less than ten "second generation" screenings per year per owner code is removed.
D. All other rules and fees for second generation screening remain the same. Jack seconded. 5 aye.
The Registry is in favor of keeping second generation screening, because it is felt that a registered animal has an inherent value provided by either a pedigree or two generations of screening.
5. U. C. Davis Contract.
Barbara makes a motion that we accept the ILR/ARI--U. C. Davis 5 year
DNA/bloodtyping contract. Kathi seconded. 5 aye.
6. Digital Photographs.
Jack makes a motion that we accept digital photographs for registration
purposes. Sally T. seconded. 5 aye.
7. Logo.
Alan will develop a logo that designates that a farm's llamas are all
ILR registered for use by members in advertising. The official ILR logo will be reserved
for ILR use only. This will avoid the appearance that the ILR endorses any particular
farm.
8. Scanning.
The ILR is scanning photographs from our records at least 3 to 4 hours
per day. Sally T. motions that the ILR buy an HP8100 writable CDRom to store scanned
photographs on to CDs at a cost of no more than $500. Barbara seconded. 5 aye.
9. Jack was appointed to handle all press releases following Board meetings.
10. Registrar's Report.
11. Employee Benefits:
Discussed. More data required.
12. National Pedigree Livestock Council.
Jack and Jan will attend May 5-7, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio.
13. Annual Meeting.
Jack moves that our annual meeting be held at the LANA Conference in
1999. Sally T. seconded. 5 aye.
14. Directory:
Tabled pending input from Nancy Calhoun, Chair.
15. The Concept of Recognition of other Registries.
General discussion and clarification of terms.
16. Former Board Member Gifts:
We are still awaiting Alan Witkin's clock. Sally will order Fred
Bauer's gift.
Meeting adjourned for dinner. 6p.m MST.
ILR BOARD MEETING
October 7,1998
Kalispell, Montana
Present: Barbara Carlomagno, Sally German-Rucker, Kathi McKinney, Jack Moore, Sally Taylor and Jan Wassink (Registrar).
Meeting called to order at 9:00 MST.
1. Surcharge:
Discussion of Board's position. History was outlined. Sally T.
expressed her opposition. More discussion followed. No action taken.
2. Recognition and Reciprocity.
More discussion of the general principal. We also discussed other
registries ( i.e. Australian, Swiss, Chilean, Canadian, etc.) which may approach us and
how to protect our Registry's credibility. No action taken.
We adjourned for lunch and a tour of the Registry Office.
The entire Board was impressed by the efficiency exhibited by the
office and the speed and accuracy with which registrations were processed.
Sally G. brought ILA's stored office records to Kalispell in her
trailer. Jan rented a storage unit for them and these records were transferred to that
unit. The ILR will assume phone answering and minimal office duties for the ILA. More
details will be included in the ILReport.