Fleece entry requires:
fleece in unmarked clear bag, entry tag, Exhibitors Disclosure Statement, Copy of ARI certificate. Entry will be taken by Sherry Alpert

Spin Off entry Requires:
2 ounces of prime fleece in gallon zip lock bag with entry tag inside-do not mark on bag, Copy of ARI certificate and COLOR 3 x 5 of 4 x
6 picture. Entry will be taken by Janice Robinson
Come and enjoy the fun and learn about fleece skirting!

July 11, 2009

Alpacas of Oklahoma, Inc.
Presents
Dr. Stephen Hull, Animal Scientist

“How to Be a Better Cria Parent” or
K (P+FM) = HC
What, you may ask, is K (P+FM) = HC???
Glad you asked. This formula will not appear in physics books nor in your standard financial planning material. It is, however, one of the most money-saving formulas known to alpaca caregivers.

Knowledge is Preparation plus Farm Management techniques leading to Healthy Crias.What others have said about this formula :

“I would not have two healthy crias walking around my pasture today if I hadn’t had Steve’s information.” Janice Robinson, member A-OK and AOBA national fiber committee chair.

“I might still be bottle feeding goat’s milk if I hadn’t heard from Dr. Hull. I have a great cria and no 6 month every three hour feeding schedule. Mama’s ok and cria’s ok, thanks to Steve’s pointers.” Bob Erickson, Treasurer -Alpacas of Oklahoma.

These are just a few of the many money-saving farm management topics that will be covered:
Provide a stress-free birthing experience for mom and cria
Provide action steps when mom has no milk or cria is troo weak to nurse
How to see and correct big potential problems before they cost big $$$
When to call the vet or “load and go”
What to say to your vet for maximum immediate comunication
Time-saving and life-saving emergency steps to take before getting to the vet

Saturday, July 11th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. rise and shine Meet & Greet)
Where: Newcastle Community Center
705 NW 10th Newcastle, Oklahoma

(Complimentary coffee and pastries at Meet & Greet)
Lunch included (Will be served at 11:30 a.m.)
Register early (seating is limited)

Cost:
Received by June 20
A-OK Members $65 per person $85/ranch (2 attendees)
Non-Members $100 per person $150/ranch (2 attendees)

Received after June 20
A-Ok Members $75 per person $110/ranch (2 attendees)
Non-Members $110/per person $165/ranch (2 attendees)
(Join A-OK for 2009: only $60 and receive member rates and benefits)

Payment method: Send check payable to A-OK to: Bob Erickson, Treasurer, 7601 S. 241st East Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74014, or to pay by credit card via PayPal, send your e-mail address to Bob at baalpacas@gmail.com

Phone questions:
John Robinson, President: 405-771-2636 or e-mail JRAlpacas@aol.com (please put A OK Seminar in subject line.)

Dr. Hull’s Resume
Dr Steve Hull grew up on a small New England farm and rediscovered
livestock (alpacas) in the mid 1990s. Together with his veterinarian
business partner (Tom Cameron, DVM) spouses and families, they started a
small suri farm on a wooded lot in Edmond, Oklahoma (TimberLake Farms,
Inc).

At the time, Steve was a professor at the University of Oklahoma College
of Medicine where he taught and researched neurocardiology, but within
just a few years, Steve took early retirement to be the farm full time
pooper scooper.

Steve soon assisted national education and served as AOBA’s first
Education Committee chair (2000) and then ran for AOBA’s board. He
served two terms as AOBA secretary and later as vice president. He also
served on the Alpaca Registry committees and was responsible for
recommending the use of FTA cards instead of whole blood for registering
crias.

Education is Steve’s passion. He has given seminars at literally
hundreds of alpaca events both here in the USA and internationally. He
uses humor, (mostly directed at himself, but best at his business
partner!), as well as pointing out the subtle mistakes that most people
miss.

He now resides on a 40 acre farm where he jokes that PhD stands for
“posthole digger” and the “small” suri farm is now the largest in
Oklahoma. Steve also does private “on farm” as well as telephone
consults.
contact information: e-mail steve@timberlakefarms.net telephone 405
550-3023

March 1, 2009
12:00 noon to 3:00 PM
Oklahoma City Fire Mountain Restaurant
1-40 between Rockwell and MacArthur north side.

We want you!

Agenda:2009 Blastoff Success Report

Election of board vacancies: 3 spots to fill. Come, Vote or Volunteer to Serve.
Candidates are:
Ed Downs
Becky Dame
John Robinson
Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the meeting.

New A-OK Banner to be given to all active members FREE (you earned it volunteering for the Blastoff!!)

Vote on this year’s educational offerings:
Here are some possibilities: You choose (Remember: local presenters are less expensive than brining in speakers from out of state…think about it.)

Introducing youth to the Alpaca (4-H, FFA and others)
Sellable products from your fleece
Supervising a breeding male and female
How often to breed a female, timing of breeding, ultra sound procedures
How to use a stethoscope and understand what you hear
Blood draws
Preparing fleee for best products
Barnyard tactics for better health
How to use the web in our marketing
What to put in your Alpaca Tool/Health Kit/Cria Kit
Shearing Clinic: tools and how to shear a show fleece
How to train your alpacas for the show ring, obstacle course, Public Relations tool.
Making National Alpaca Day a success at your farm/ranch
Biosecurity issues and answers
EPD Seminar: What are you breeding for?
When to call the vet..things that can go wrong
AOBA National Initiative for 2009-2010 Where do I fit?
Other ideas are welcome and invited…this is only a starting place.

Years schedule of events.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Contact:
John Robinson A OK President
405-771-2636

Solid Rock Alpacas

Hale’s Feed and Seed
11338 N. E. 23rd St
Nicoma Park, Ok

Jeff @ 769-2711

Hales Feed and Seed is making a special effort to stock Bluebonnet products, so please utilize the products and services sold by this fine outlet. Hales can also special order products such as corn gluten for spring use.

Ed Downs
Kindred Spirits Ranch

The T-post should extend about 2″ to 4″ above the wood so that a bungee can be used to strap the T-post together. I use high quality bungees that I purchased at Lowe’s Home Center which stand up well to UV abuse. Do not buy the “bag o’ bungees” type of product that Wall Mart sells. They will rot in just a few weeks. Some of my boards are over two years old and still holding up well. Last year the steel structure of one of my shelters was smashed down by a micro burst, but the “temporary walls” stood up and kept the structure from flattening to the ground. No alpacas were injured.

The photos show the popularity of the shade offered and some construction details.

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Ed Downs
Kindred Spirits Ranch