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WHY JOIN THE MLA?
  • Be a part of this dynamic group with a common interest in LLAMAS!
  • Receive a quarterly newsletter full of information on events, trends, training, health, fiber, llama care, llamas 101, showing, contact information, and other aspects of llama raising.
  • Enjoy the library privileges for members (books and videos)
  • MLA offers opportunities for showing, attending events, entering fiber events, etc.
  • Attend the annual "Spring Seminar" to meet other members, learn the latest and join in the fun.
  • Advertise in our classifieds for "free" (one per newsletter)
  • Receive a list of members so you'll know where to find others with llamas
  • Keep connected to llama activity calendar of events for your llama interests
  • Members will support you when you have a question

 
FACTS ABOUT THE MLA                         

Established May 1990

MLA was organized by George and Janice Alden at a meeting in Sedalia, MO, in May of 1990.  Those present:  Alice Tollerton-Smith, Zelma Cleaveland, George and Janice Alden, Gene Loveland, Madge Beeler, Dolores Dague, Geoff and Holly Borchard, Carol Reif, Dennis Kaim and Larry Kisner. 

 

The group was organized to share information on marketing, general information on llamas (very limited in 1990), compile list of area breeders, share vet information, have a library, and promote shows.  Janice and George Alden managed to get us into the Missouri State Fair and the American Royal in 1990. 


Sponsors the Missouri State Fair Llama Show

Premier Exhibitor Awards of $100 for Missouri State Fair, Ozark Empire Fair, Ozark Llama Classic Show and Sale

Sponsors fiber competitions through the Home Economics Dept of Missouri State Fair

Supported the "All Missouri Spin In" held in Chillicothe, 2005 and will again in 2008

Supporter of "Traditional Arts" for Chautauqua in the Park, Chillicothe

Publishes newsletter in March, June, September, and December annually

Publishes llama brochure for prospective llama owners with info, activities and care

Worked on llama classification in Missouri passed July 7, 2005

Scholarship to Camelid Community meeting for 1 board member and 1 member each year

Provided volunteers for support and set-up at ALSA national show in Missouri

Hosted 2005 Llama Futurity in Lake St. Louis

Participated in first Pet Expo in Kansas City, 2005 and continues to participate each year

Provides llama information booths at various fiber festivals

Support youth activities with llamas and learning about fiber
 
 
Historical:
 

 

1990

Ø  May 6 - Organizational meeting, Sedalia, MO (8 MEMBERS)

Ø  August - Promoted 1st llama show at the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO (18 llamas shown)

Ø  November - Participation in American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (3 llamas)

Ø  Re-introduction of llama show to American Royal, Kansas City, MO (50+ llamas shown)

Ø  MLA sponsored genetics seminar presented by Dr. Julie Koenig -Kansas City, MO

 

1991

Ø  March - TTEAM Training Seminar by Marty McGee.  Hosted by Dennis Kaim & Larry Kisner (Catawissa Llamas), Catawissa, MO (31 attended)

Ø  April.-.MLA information displayed at Llama Association of Mid-Atlantic States     meeting, Fishersville, VA

Ø  May.-. Llama EXPO promoted by Holly Borchard , Mexico, MO

Ø  August.- Missouri Farm Magazine reports on MLA

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair (20 llamas)

Ø  November.- American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (6 llamas)

Ø  November - American Royal llama Show, Kansas City, MO (50+ llamas)

 

1992

Ø  May - Seminar hosted by Labadie Llamas, Labadie, MO with Dr. Gary Woods, cria care; Dr. Bill Braum, Reproduction;  Dr. C. Norman Evans, Nutrition and parasite control; Geoff Borchard, showmanship;  Mr. Jack Brooks, stud service/herd management.( 50 + in attendance)

Ø  August.- Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO (41 llamas entered)

Ø  November.- American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO

Ø  November - American Royal Llama Show, Kansas City, MO (63 llamas entered)

 

1993

Ø  May.- Spring Seminar & Swap Meet, Catawissa, MO (60+ attended)

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO (45 llamas entered, 32 shown)

Ø  September - TTEAM workshop presented by Marty McGee, hosted by Blue Rail Llamas, Lawson, MO (21 in attendance)

Ø  November.- American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (9 llamas)

Ø  November - American Royal Llama Show, Kansas City, MO (53 llamas entered, 40 llamas shown)

 

1994

Ø  May.- Spring Seminar, Labadie, MO Speakers:  Dr. Rick Marion, Heat Stress Management; Dr. Gary Woods, Llamas 101 (general); Mr. Larry Kisner, Llama history in US; Dr. William Boever, Management techniques used at St. Louis Zoo(100 in attendance)

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO (48 llamas entered, 43 llamas shown)

Ø  September - TTEAM clinic presented by Marty McGee, hosted by Blue Rail Llamas, Lawson, MO

Ø  October - American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (6 llamas)

Ø  November - American Royal Llama Show, Kansas City, MO (88 llamas entered)

 

1995

Ø  April - Get-together - Lawson, Mo  (Blue Rail Llamas)  (22 in attendance) General information exchange

Ø  May - Spring Seminar - Catawissa Llamas host.  (70+ attendees)  Dr. C. Norman Evans, “The Breeding Female”, Demonstrations

Ø  June -Get -together - Stewartsville, MO (Falling Star Llamas) (45 in attendance).  Spinning/wool demonstrations, fighting teeth removal,

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO (45 llamas entered)

Ø  October - American Royal Parade - Kansas City, MO (12 llamas)

Ø  October - TTEAM Clinic presented by Dale Pettigrew, hosted by Silverline Llamas, El Dorado Springs, MO (20 attendees)

Ø  October - OPEN BARN - Shangri-Llama Meadows, Houston, MO (7 attended)

Ø  November - American Royal Parade - Kansas City, MO (14 llamas)

Ø  November - American Royal Llama Show - Kansas City, MO (135 llamas shown)

Ø  November - Chillicothe Christmas Parade - Chillicothe, MO (22 llamas)

 

1996

Ø  May - Spring Seminar, Chillicothe, MO. (Host:  Zellama Farm) Speakers:Dr. Laurie Wallace , Dr. Bud Hertzog, Wool demonstrations, Silent Auction, Herd sire display (33llamas, 80 people in attendance)

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO- (70 LLAMAS)

Ø  October - American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (11 llamas)

Ø  November.- American Royal Llama Show, Kansas City, MO (165 llamas entered)

Ø  November - Chillicothe Christmas Parade, Chillicothe, MO (22 llamas)

 

1997

Ø  March - 160 members!!

Ø  May - Spring Seminar, Blackwater, MO (Host:  River Hills Llamas, Jim & Marcia Atkinson)Vet Speakers: Dr. Dusty Weaver, Dr. Dawn Shore, Dr. Rick Marion. Herd sire display, auction, ( 90+in attendance)

Ø  July - First Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO, (58 llamas shown)

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO, (46 llamas shown)

Ø  October - American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (5 llamas - rain)

Ø  November - American Royal Llama Show, Kansas City, MO (150 llamas entered)

Ø  November - Chillicothe Christmas Parade, Chillicothe, MO (24 llamas)

 

1998

Ø  February -  Felting Workshop, River Hills Llamas, Blackwater, MO, Dr. Helen Swartz, Instructor (12 attended workshop)

Ø  June - Spring Seminar- Host:  Silverline Llamas, El Dorado Springs, MO.  Dr. David Pugh featured speaker.  (63 in attendance)

Ø  July - Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO (104 llamas entered, 96 shown)

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO (93 llamas entered, 86 shown)

Ø  October - American Royal Parade, Kansas City (12 llamas)

Ø  November - American Royal Llama Show, Kansas City  (114 entries, 71 llamas shown)

Ø  November - Chillicothe Christmas Parade, Chillicothe, MO (13 llamas)

 

1999

Ø  May - Spring Seminar - Catawissa Llamas Host - Dr. Gary Woods, Crete Hutton, Charles Hutton, R.C. Smith, Kris Allen (60 in attendance)

Ø  June - Heart of America Llama Show – Butler, MO - ALSA - 1st show - Over 100 entries from 6 states

Ø  August - Ozark Empire Fair - Springfield, MO – (82 llamas)

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair - Sedalia, MO – (87 entries, 59 llamas)

Ø  October - American Royal Parade, Kansas City, MO (16 llamas)

Ø  November - American Royal, Kansas City (80 llamas)

Ø  November - Chillicothe Christmas Parade, Chillicothe, MO – (23 llamas)

 

2000

 

Ø  May - Spring Seminar - G & M Rolling Hills, Gary and Mary Beeson Hosts.  Dr. C. Norman Evans, Sen. Doyle Childers, Niddy Noddy - 60 + in attendance

Ø  August - Ozark Empire Fair Llama Show - Springfield, MO 104 llamas

Ø  August - Missouri State Fair - Sedalia, MO 105 llamas, 130 entries

Ø  October - American Royal Parade - Kansas City 10 llamas

Ø  November Chillicothe Christmas parade -10 llamas

Ø  November - Grand Nationals, Columbia, MO – (630+ llamas)

 

 

2001

Ø  April – Weaving workshop, Arrow Rock, MO

Ø  April – All Missouri Spin In, Arrow Rock, MO

Ø  May – Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  June –Spring Seminar, Sedalia, MO, Butterfly Forge Llamas, Vernon & Barbara Greer host, Fiber pool education, shearing on-site, carting info, Judge Arla Rietveld on-site, (40+ in attendance)

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – MO State Fair, Sedalia, MO 

Ø  October – Patsy Z spinning workshop, Kirksville, MO

Ø  November – ALSA Grand Nationals, Columbia, MO

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade

 

2002

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Springfield, MO

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  May – MLA Spring Seminar, Catawissa Llamas, Larry Kisner hosts, Catawissa, MO – Shearing on-site, Dr. Gary Woods, 45 attended.

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Fiber Art Expo, Bethel, MO

Ø  October – American Royal Parade

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade

 

2003

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Springfield, MO

Ø  April – All Missouri Spin In, Macon, MO

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  May – Spring Seminar, Blackwater, MO, River Hills Llamas, Jim & Marcia Atkinson hosts, Dr. Lackritz, llama hike, fiber classes, (47 attended)

Ø  June – Heart of America Sheep & Fiber Show, Nevada, MO

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Fiber Art Expo, Bethel, MO

Ø  August – Lama Community 2003, Kansas City, MO

Ø  October – American Royal Parade

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade

 

2004

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Springfield, MO

Ø  May – Missouri Fiber Artists Conference, Fayette, MO

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  May – Spring Seminar,Catawissa, MO, Larry Kisner host (50 attendees)

Ø  June – MONCWGA, Nevada, MO

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Lama Community 2004, Kansas City, MO

Ø  October – American Royal Parade

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade

 

2005

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Springfield, MO

Ø  April – All Missouri Spin In, Chillicothe, MO

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  May – Spring Seminar, Chillicothe, MO, Country Home Llamas, Gail & Jack O’Bryan host, Julie Koenig speaker.

Ø  June – MONCWGA, Sedalia, MO

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair Llama Show, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Camelid Community 2005, Kansas City, MO

Ø  September – American Royal Parade

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade

 

2006

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Springfield, MO

Ø  April – Spring Seminar, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, MO

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  May – Pet Expo, Kansas City, MO

Ø  June – MONCWGA, Sedalia, MO

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Camelid Community 2006, Kansas City, MO

Ø  October – American Royal Parade

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade (14 llamas)

 

2007

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Springfield, MO

Ø  April – Pet Expo, Kansas City, MO

Ø  May – Spring Seminar, Chillicothe, MO, Zellama Farm,

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  June – MONCWGA, Sedalia, MO

Ø  July – Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Camelid Community 2007, Kansas City, MO

Ø  October – American Royal Parade

Ø  November – Chillicothe Christmas Parade (20 llamas)

 

2008

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – All Missouri Spin In, Chillicothe, MO

Ø  April – Pet Expo, Kansas City, MO

Ø  May – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Sedalia, MO

Ø  May – Marshfield Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  June – MONCWGA, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August – Camelid Community 2008, Kansas City, MO

 

2009

Ø  March – Fiber Retreat, Jeff City, MO

Ø  April – Fiber As Art, Chillicothe, MO

Ø  April – Pet Expo, Kansas City, MO

Ø  May – Ozark Classic Llama Show & Sale, Sedalia, MO

Ø  May – HFA Fiber Fair, Marshfield, MO

Ø  August – Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

Ø  August– Camelid Community 2009, Kansas City, MO

        Ø  October – All Missouri Spin In, Lebanon, MO