AAA Member update | January 2021

AAA Member Update January 2021

The AAA monthly update is our way of communicating with our members.

Message from the President

With us well into 2021, I know not only the AAA volunteers are increasingly busy, but also the majority of our members!

It is with this in mind that I bring to your attention that this monthly newsletter email has historically had a very low opening rate. Approximately 50%. We will continue to use this highly important means of interacting with members, perhaps with more succinct content where we can, but also will be using more varied media.

As a brief review of some recent developments :

The 2021 Events & Shows COVID Plans are in final draft format and will be made available to all members shortly.
The AAA is fully supportive of member events starting up more earnestly in 2021, but with a focus on safety for our members & the community.
AAA Partners is a new area of the Members Website. I’d encourage everyone to review these businesses & the support they offer to AAA members.
Of particular note, the WFI insurance premium commissions will be paid to your aligned Region. ANZ Business finance commission will be aligned with Research & Development investments into our industry's future.

Keep safe. Keep well. Enjoy everything alpaca.

Brett Fallon, AAA President

IAR Rules update

As previously advised, the IAR Rules have been under review. There are a few progressive changes proposed. As an example, the introduction of DNA verification in addition to the current Sire certification process. These Draft rules are now available for Member review and comment by on the Members Section of the website. Feedback due COB 14 February Read More

Richard Dixon Memorial Scholarship

The AAA is proud to announce that the Richard Dixon Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Amber O’Neill. Amber’s project will assist with the early identification of immunocompromised cria, and potentially could lead to improved neonatal survival rates in alpaca. Read More

AAA Sustainability Working Group

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from AAA members who would like to join a Working Party to develop the Alpaca Sustainability Framework for our industry. Read more

National Art, Product and Photography Show

National Art, Product and Photography Show is now open for entries, closing on the 5th March 2021! The schedule and entry forms are available on the AAA website

For sponsorship opportunities, please email sarah@alpacas.asn.au

Contact the AAA Board

Brett Fallon - President
E: brett@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0408 403 910
Prue Walduck
E: prue@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0429 437 781
Carolyn Austin
E: treasurer@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0410 693 802
Sarah Wheeler
E: sarah@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0434 982 760

Mick Williams
E: mick@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0407 407 618
Lee Sadler
E: lee@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0414585955
Julie Wilkinson
E: julie @alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0407889669

CEO - Amanda Olthof
E: ceo@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0421 649 843