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Wednesday, June 1, 2005 8:00am - 6:00pm Registration, AOBA Store & Membership Desk 8:00am - 8:00pm Alpaca/Show Check-In 8:00am - 8:00pm Vendor Set-Up 8:00am - 5:00pm Fleece Show Check-In 8:00am - 5:00pm Fiber Arts & Skein Competition Check-In 8:00am - 6:00pm Pre-Conference Workshops Note: Pre-registration & additional fee required for all clinics. Full day clinics include lunch in the registration fee. Mini-clinics are half day sessions and do not include lunch. For a list of workshops & descriptions, refer to the Conference Registration Magazine or National Conference page on www.alpacaowners.com. Thursday, June 2, 2005 7:00am - 6:00pm Registration, AOBA Store & Membership Desk 7:00am - 5:00pm Barn Open (Open to Public) 7:00am - 8:00am Continental breakfast available 8:00am - 5:00pm Fleece Judging 8:00am - 5:00pm Handcrafter’s Display 8:00am - 5:00pm Crafters’ Corner 8:00am - 5:00pm Fiber Arts & Skein Judging 9:00am - 5:30pm Silent Auction 9:00am - 5:30pm Photo Competition Display 9:00am - 6:00pm Seminars – Refer to seminar schedule on wwwalpacaowners.com or in onsite notebook 12:30pm - 2:00pm Lunch & AOBA Annual Mtg. NEW for 2005 – Featuring Membership Appreciation & Other Surprises Conference Registration Watch the mail for your conference registration magazine in early April. Online registration for the conference at www.alpacaowners.com will be open beginning April 1, 2005. 12 c National Conference 2005 Schedule At-a-Glance (Coverage starts here and continues through page 24) 6:15pm- 6:30pm Consignor’s Meeting 7:00pm - 7:30pm 1st Timers Reception 7:30pm - 10:00pm Meet and Greet Reception Friday, June 3, 2005 8:00am - 5:00pm Registration, AOBA Store & Membership Desk 7:00am - 7:00pm Barn Open (Open to Public) 7:00am - 8:00am Continental breakfast available 7:30am - 8:00am Exhibitor Meeting 8:00am - 12:00pm Halter Shows c NEW for 2005 – Halter Shows Start Fri. morning! Ring One: Performance/ Youth Show Ring Two: Composite/Shorn Ring Three: Production (All open to the Public) 8:15am - 9:45am AFCNA Annual Meeting 8:00am - 12:00pm Vendors Open Optional Open (12 pm -7 pm) 8:00am - 5:00pm Fleece Judging 8:00am - 5:00pm Handcrafter’s Display 8:00am - 5:00pm Crafter’s Corner 8:00am - 5:00pm Fiber Arts/Skein Competition Display 8:00am - 5:00pm Photo Contest Display 8:00am - 12:00pm Silent Auction 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch & ARI Annual Mtg. c (Mtg. begins at 12:30pm) 1:30pm - 3:30pm Auction Preview (Open to the Public) 3:30pm - 7:30pm Alpaca Auction: Featuring Cocktails & Heavy Hors d’evoures (Open to Public) Saturday, June 4, 2005 8:00am - 5:00pm Registration, AOBA Store & Membership Desk 7:00am - 5:00pm Barn Open (Open to Public) 7:00am - 8:00am Continental breakfast available 8:00am - 5:00pm Vendors Open 8:00am - 5:00pm Handcrafter’s Display 8:00am - 5:00pm Crafters’ Corner 8:00am - 5:00pm Fiber Arts/Skein Competition Display 8:00am - 5:00pm Photo Contest Display 8:00am - 2:00pm Silent Auction 8:00am - 12:00pm Continue Composite/ Shorn Classes (if applicable) 8:00am - 5:00pm Full Fleece Halter Show (Open to the Public) 8:00am - 5:30pm Informational Sessions & Tours (For Public) 12:00pm - 5:00pm Fleece Show Results on Display 6:00pm - 7:30pm Silent Auction Final Bidding & Cocktails (Open to all attendees) 7:30pm - End Go for the Gold Western c Gala Celebration NEW for 2005 –All New Event Featuring Dining, Dancing, Live Auction, Western Style Gambling, Surprises & More! (Ticket required for this event) Sunday, June 5, 2005 8:00am - 4:00pm Registration, AOBA Store & Membership Desk 7:00am - 5:00pm Barn Open (Open to Public) 8:00am - 4:00pm Vendors Open 8:00am - 2:00pm Handcrafter’s Display 8:00am - 2:00pm Crafters’ Corner 8:00am - 2:00pm Fiber Arts/Skein Competition Display 8:00am - 2:00pm Fleece Show Results on Display 9:00am - 11:00am Fleece Show Oral Reasons 8:00am - 4:00pm Photo Contest Display 8:00am - 4:00pm Silent Auction Pick-Up Items available for pick-up. 8:00am - 5:00pm Full Fleece Halter Show (Open to the Public) 2:00 pm- 5:00pm Fleece Show Check-Out 2:00 pm- 5:00pm Fiber Arts/Skein Check-Out 4:00 pm- 10:00pm Alpaca & Vendor Move-Out Schedule is subject to change. Please look for more information and details in the 2005 AOBA National Conference Registration Magazine in your mailbox in very early April or for on-line updates visit www.alpacaowners.com and click on National Conference web page.
Bronze Sponsor: $500 ■ Recognition in Conference Registration Magazine* ■ Recognition in Conference Notebook* ■ Recognition on alpacaowners.com ■ Farm name on signage at event ■ Certificate from AOBA to be proudly displayed at farm or at future shows ■ Complimentary list of attendees for solicitation ■ Table with promotional material at Photo Competition Silver Sponsor: $1,500 (Limited Availability) ALL of the “Bronze” Sponsor benefits (except table at photo competition), PLUS: ■ Recognition on aobamarket.com ■ Recognition in OneVoice ■ Recognition in Alpacas Magazine ■ Verbal recognition at Thursday’s lunch ■ Sponsor acknowledgement on tent cards at each table for Thursday’s lunch ■ Complimentary list of attendees for solicitation (pre and post) ■ Special Silver Sponsorship ribbon attached to badge holder ■ Two complimentary Gala Banquet tickets ■ Table for promotion of your farm at Handcrafter’s Spin-Off ■ Table for promotion of your farm at Fiber Arts Competition New for 2005 – Silver Sponsors are featured during the Thursday (Western themed) lunchwhich is a completely revamped event (think dynamic, fun yet still informative)! This is the first opportunity to truly welcome attendees with our “Go for the Gold” theme. Count on a few entertaining surprises plus membership appreciation. c Gold Sponsor: $2,500 (Limited Availability) ALL of the “Bronze” Sponsor benefits (except table at photo competition), PLUS: ■ Premium recognition and display of farm logo on aobamarket.com ■ Premium recognition and display of farm logo in OneVoice ■ Premium recognition and display of farm logo in Alpacas Magazine AOBA: 856-439-1076, aoba@ahint.com ■ ARI: 402-437-8484, ari@alpacaregistry.net Sponsorship Opportunities RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE TODAY! ■ Verbal recognition at meet & greet and minimum of once elsewhere during conference ■ One complimentary 10 X 10 vendor booth or two 10 X 10 stalls ■ Banner from AOBA to be proudly displayed at farm or at future shows ■ Opportunity to distribute one 8 1/2 x 11 insert, allocated for registration bags ■ Special Gold Sponsorship ribbon attached to badge holder ■ Preferred stall placement** ■ Two complimentary Gala Banquet tickets ■ One complimentary farm registration ■ Opportunity to send thank you’s on your farm letterhead ■ Farm banner hung in display area ■ Display table promoting your farm at the meet & greet event ■ Opportunity to greet attendees as they arrive at meet & greet ■ Complimentary list of attendees for solicitation (pre and post) New for 2005 – Gold Sponsors are featured during the meet & greet. You’ll have the opportunity to greet guests at a barbeque style themed event with exciting entertainment, tasty food, and of course, lots of networking, surprises, and fun. Don’t miss out on attaching your farm name to this oneof-a-kind event! Diamond Sponsor: $5,000 (Limited Availability) ALL of the “Bronze” Sponsor benefits (except table at photo competition), PLUS: ■ Premium recognition and display of farm logo on aobamarket.com ■ Premium recognition and display of farm logo in OneVoice ■ Premium recognition and display of farm logo in Alpacas Magazine ■ Verbal recognition at the Gala and twice minimum elsewhere during the conference ■ Opportunity to place pre-approved gift or promotional materials on tables at Gala ■ Preferred stall placement** ■ Two complimentary 10 x 10 vendor booths or four (4) 10 x 10 stalls ■ Banner from AOBA to be proudly displayed at farm or at future shows Add-on to any sponsorship package: One approved door drop to all registrants at host hotels, additional price $1,200 c You can find a reservation form in your Conference Registration Magazine (look in your mailbox in early April) or you can download a form by visiting www.alpacaowners.com and click on National Conference page. Please complete the form and fax with credit card information to 856-439-0525 or mail completed form with check to the AOBA office. And as always, please feel free to call the AOBA office with any questions. Pam Ewan, assistant executive director (pewan@ahint.com or 856-642-4204), is the point of contact for this year’s sponsorship program. c ■ Opportunity to distribute two (2) 8 1/2 x 11 inserts allocated for registration bags ■ Special Diamond Sponsorship ribbon attached to badge holder ■ Complimentary list of attendees for solicitation (pre and post) ■ Two complimentary farm registrations ■ Opportunity to send thank you’s on your farm letterhead ■ Farm banner hung in display area ■ Gala Banquet complimentary reserved table for eight guests with the option to decorate your table ■ Opportunity to greet guests at the “Go for the Gold” Western Celebration NEW for 2005 – Our Diamond Sponsors are featured at this year’s “Go for the Gold” Western Gala Celebration!! AOBA has reinvented this special event to make it an evening to remember featuring dining, dancing, the always exciting live auction, and of course Western style gambling. You’ll not only be the host for the evening but you’ll be treated like the true VIP you are! Opportunites for First-Time Sponsors ■ Championship Sponsorship: $250 Half-page ad and listing in Show Program and presentation of trophy and ribbons to winner of sponsored class Championship Class requested: Complete on participation form ■ Fleece or Halter Show Sponsor: $150 You pick the show you wish to sponsor! Halter or Fleece Show: Complete on participation form ■ Seminar Sponsor: $250 Introduce yourself and the speaker Seminar requested: Complete on participation form ** Provided participation form and logo are received by production deadline ** Sponsorship must be received by deadline date noted on registration form in order to guarantee preferred stall placement information moreconference 13 ▼
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Page 5 and 6: New Study Provides Potential Link B
Page 7 and 8: AOBA: 856-439-1076, aoba@ahint.com
Page 9 and 10: Parentage Validation Testing Update
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Page 15 and 16: the Marriott Courtyard, The Hampton
Page 17 and 18: Generous AOBA Live Auction Donation
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Page 21 and 22: AOBA: 856-439-1076, aoba@ahint.com
Page 23 and 24: Consider a Contribution to the Stud
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Page 27 and 28: ■ California Alpaca Breeders Asso
Page 29 and 30: ■ Alpaca Breeders of Arizona (ABA
Page 31 and 32: ■ Suri Network The Suri Network j
Page 33 and 34: ■ Willamette Alpaca Breeders Asso
Page 35 and 36: ■ State of Jefferson Alpaca Assoc
Page 37 and 38: Calendar of Events (Information cut
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