Cal-ILA - Membership
CAL-ILA’s Youth Program
We support the youth programs of the local community (4-H, FFA, Scouting and others) by providing llama related program encouragement and assistance. Through scholarships, such as the Pat Keller Memorial Youth Award, youth oriented activities, Youth Judging competitions, sponsorship of Youth programs and events, Youth Project Guides, and the Youth Fund Raffle at the Grass Valley Show CAL-ILA helps ensure that our youth have the opportunity for a rich and rewarding llama experience. CAL-ILA encourages participation in LANA’s (Llama Association of North America) Youth Across America Program that supports competition for awards in Art, Essays, Record Books and Community Service. We are committed to recognizing and honoring the achievements of our youth and their importance to the llama community.
Educational Opportunities
Ranch tours, clinics and seminars are all part of the overall educational opportunities provide through membership in CAL-ILA. Offered throughout the year the clinics have covered diverse subject such as showing, grooming and general llama maintenance. Recent seminars have included Dan and Marilyn Milton’s Llama Marketing Program.
CAL-ILA’s Board of Directors and Other Wonderful Volunteers
Members have their voices heard to continuously improve and update the organization. By getting involved and chairing or joining committees, members can help maintain the low cost of membership and our focus on the important issues facing the llama community.
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We support the youth programs of the local community (4-H, FFA, Scouting and others) by providing llama related program encouragement and assistance. Through scholarships, such as the Pat Keller Memorial Youth Award, youth oriented activities, Youth Judging competitions, sponsorship of Youth programs and events, Youth Project Guides, and the Youth Fund Raffle at the Grass Valley Show CAL-ILA helps ensure that our youth have the opportunity for a rich and rewarding llama experience. CAL-ILA encourages participation in LANA’s (Llama Association of North America) Youth Across America Program that supports competition for awards in Art, Essays, Record Books and Community Service. We are committed to recognizing and honoring the achievements of our youth and their importance to the llama community.
Educational Opportunities
Ranch tours, clinics and seminars are all part of the overall educational opportunities provide through membership in CAL-ILA. Offered throughout the year the clinics have covered diverse subject such as showing, grooming and general llama maintenance. Recent seminars have included Dan and Marilyn Milton’s Llama Marketing Program.
CAL-ILA’s Board of Directors and Other Wonderful Volunteers
Members have their voices heard to continuously improve and update the organization. By getting involved and chairing or joining committees, members can help maintain the low cost of membership and our focus on the important issues facing the llama community.
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UC Davis Annual Meeting
Each winter we sponsor an annual meeting at the UC Davis campus. This is an all day meeting with a focus on education about llamas and alpacas. Featured speakers include veterinarians, researchers and llama “experts” sharing the latest information. A short business meeting is conducted including the election of Board Members. The fun begins with the research funding Auction and the ever-popular Raffle.
Llama Research
Through the fund raising activities at the annual UC Davis meeting, CAL-ILA directly funds llama research programs at UC Davis and other institutions. The research committee, comprised of veterinarians, reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. Research results are made available to CAL-ILA members and the veterinarian community.
CAL-ILA Membership Directory
Provides a listing of local llama veterinarians and llama advertising in addition to member information.
CAL-ILA Breeders Directory
This breeder and service guide is sent to every CAL-ILA member, all outside inquires and is available at all CAL-ILA sponsored events.
Voting
A privilege of membership is exercising your right to one vote. Members can take an active role in the organization by being nominated and elected to the Board of Directors and can get involved by attending any Board of Director’s Meeting and by serving as the Chair or member of any committee.
Membership Application
Each winter we sponsor an annual meeting at the UC Davis campus. This is an all day meeting with a focus on education about llamas and alpacas. Featured speakers include veterinarians, researchers and llama “experts” sharing the latest information. A short business meeting is conducted including the election of Board Members. The fun begins with the research funding Auction and the ever-popular Raffle.
Llama Research
Through the fund raising activities at the annual UC Davis meeting, CAL-ILA directly funds llama research programs at UC Davis and other institutions. The research committee, comprised of veterinarians, reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. Research results are made available to CAL-ILA members and the veterinarian community.
CAL-ILA Membership Directory
Provides a listing of local llama veterinarians and llama advertising in addition to member information.
CAL-ILA Breeders Directory
This breeder and service guide is sent to every CAL-ILA member, all outside inquires and is available at all CAL-ILA sponsored events.
Voting
A privilege of membership is exercising your right to one vote. Members can take an active role in the organization by being nominated and elected to the Board of Directors and can get involved by attending any Board of Director’s Meeting and by serving as the Chair or member of any committee.
Membership Application