Member update | #11 2019

AAA Member Update #11

Welcome to our member update. Our fortnightly update is our way of communicating more effectively with all AAA members.

Calling all alpaca fashion labels

We're excited to be hosting a fashion parade at this years' national show on Friday night 23 August and we want to hear from all those who would like their garments considered for this parade.

At this parade we want to show the best of fashion - made from alpaca - of course! All garments need to be made of alpaca fibre - but we are not limited to garments only made in Australia.

If you are interested in knowing more - please contact Rebecca Hard at rebecca@ashbournealpacas.com.au for further details.

Website advertising

With the launch of the new AAA website around the corner, we are seeking expressions of interest from those who would like to advertise their business logo (producers, processors, shearers, vets, fibre purchasers etc.) on the website on a one, three or six month cycle. Please contact communications@alpaca.asn.au for more information.

Amanda Olthof, AAA CEO

QAlpaca annual return reminder

Have you completed your Q-Alpaca annual return? While the program is currently under review, the existing program remains in the meantime

Once again, Q-Alpaca returns are being handled via eAlpaca this year, though still with a requirement to get a final sign off from your vet which needs to be submitted via email or post. We do realise that this blended approach may have caused some confusion – here is a summary of the steps involved:

Complete your annual stock return in eAlpaca (go to manage herd)
Complete your Q Alpaca annual renewal documentation in eAlpaca and then print a copy for signature by your vet
Submit the signed vet copy plus any outstanding postmortem reports to the AAA office, by email (info@alpaca.asn.au) or by post to PO Box 5108, Turner, ACT 2612
Once all documentation is received in the office and has been approved, you will receive an eAlpaca notification
Logon to eAlpaca to pay your annual membership fee

Only once all these steps are complete will your membership show as current and you can download a Q-Alpaca certificate if required from eAlpaca.

If you have decided not to renew your Q-Alpaca status, please let us know and we will mark your membership as resigned. Otherwise, if we do not receive your stock return or renewal by 30 September, we will indicate your Q status as lapsed and your animals will no longer be considered Q for the purposes of show entry or sale.

If you have any further queries please contact the AAA office at info@alpaca.asn.au or phone 02 6151 2073.

National alpaca show update

Surprise update for the upcoming National Show - Prize Money will now be awarded to the amount of $500 for a Champion, and $1,000 for a Supreme. Show entries have been extended to COB Friday 9 August so hurry and get those entries in!

National show sponsorship

Are you coming to the Australian Alpaca Nationals this year? Have you considered sponsorship in Australia's premier alpaca show?

There are sponsorship opportunities available to suit all budgets. Please contact Angela who is coordinating sponsorships at angela@onetreehillalpacas.com.au.

More information on sponsorship packages can be found here.

Call for expressions of interest for NLIS tag trial

The NLIS Standards Committee has agreed to a 12 month Alpaca NLIS trial. We are seeking expressions of interest from three or more alpaca breeders to act as trial properties with at least 50 head. The animals must be traceable if sold for the trial period of one year. Please contact Amanda at amanda@alpaca.asn.au if you are interested in taking part.

Scholarships available for women in agriculture

Women & Leadership Australia have released a round of scholarship funding for women in agriculture. The initiative is providing women with grants of between $3,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in one of three leadership programs. Expressions of Interest are being open until 13 September. Click here for more information.

National South American Camelid Declaration and Waybill

The National South American Camelid Declaration and Waybill has been updated for use by Alpaca producers to provide information about the health status of their herds. Buyers should ask for a copy and use the information provided to determine the health risks associated with the animals offered for sale. Download a copy here.

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