This page is for our Junior Members. A-OK offers this as an exciting way for youth 18 and below to belong and participate in the Alpaca world! There is no charge for your annual membership!
The benefits are many with education at all events at a discounted rate, the chance to interact with all A-OK members, and learn from some of the most knowledgeable breeders in the country!
Membership Process
If you are interested in becoming a Junior member with the privilege of learning and spending time with Alpacas, the first step is to visit a local A-OK Member farm and get them to sponsor you into this program.
Already Sponsored?
NOTE: The information that submitted above will NOT be made available to the public. It is for internal use only by the officers and webmaster of Alpacas of Oklahoma. Only the Junior Member’s Name, City & State will be posted on this page.
[NOTE: ANNUAL RENEWAL of your membership is required.]
Youth Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities through Alpacas of Oklahoma are available for your child to assist with costs associated with attending the National Alpaca Shows. This qualifying year began on January 1. 2025. The child must meet certain requirements throughout the 2025 calendar to qualify for the scholarship for associated costs of the March 2026 National Show, which will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A-OK will award three scholarships for the 2026 show—good for up to $500 each in associated show costs. At National Shows that are outside Oklahoma, the travel and accommodations costs can also be included (again, the maximum amount of each scholarship was $500 for the first year [2025]; the Board will determine annually how many scholarships will be awarded for each calendar year and the value of each scholarship).
Please review the Guidelines and Application. It is important to be aware of the requirements so that your child can meet them through the 2025 calendar year. The first requirement is that your child must complete the process to be a Junior Member of Alpacas of Oklahoma. There is not a fee for Junior Members, but they must submit an online membership request prior to participating in a sanctioned A.O.A. Show. Therefore, if your child is attending TXOLAN in February 2025 (or other subsequent shows) and wants to qualify for a scholarship, you must submit their membership request now (see above).
Special Qualification Note
For those who only plan to attend the Oklahoma show, keep in mind that they must earn at least “one” blue ribbon at any show throughout the year to qualify. So, the more shows (i.e., other states) they attend, the higher their chance of earning a blue ribbon—but they must attend at least one show and the Oklahoma show will qualify for that. Applications will be accepted during the month of December 2025. Awards will probably be announced around the first of February 2026.
The links that follow contain detailed information about this wonderful opportunity!
Volunteer Certification Form (for Scholarship)
Current Youth Members
Forest Brown
Noble, OK
Marci Ann Brown
Noble, OK
Jaycee Collins
Tuttle, OK
Annabelle Crunk
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Isaac Fairbanks
El Reno, Oklahoma
Maggie Fairbanks
El Reno, Oklahoma
Kaelyn Finkel
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Jacob Pickett
Newcastle, OK
Preslee McFarlane
Newcastle, Oklahoma
Makinley Miller
Blanchard, Oklahoma
Finley Montana
Keller, Texas
Tommy Schwarz
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Elleigh Taylor
Moore, Oklahoma
Logan Youngblood
Amber, Oklahoma
Questions? Contact our Event Coordinator, Debbie Ashley.
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