Recognizing our sponsor organizations and the officers and members
of their Boards of Directors for their continuing support!

SOUTH CENTRAL LLAMA ASSOCIATION

The South Central Llama Association (SCLA) was formed in 1989 to advise and educate people on the responsible care of llamas.  They publish a newsletter, The Humming Herald, full of llama related news and activities, have an extensive lending library, and are involved in all major livestock shows in Texas.  The SCLA youth halter show will be at the Kid ‘N Ewe and Lamas, Too festival on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 pm in the animal barn.      

Llamas are pack animals, are used as guard animals for sheep and goat herds, and make excellent 4-H projects.  In addition, their fiber undercoat can be spun into luxurious yarns. 

Current officers are:  Sean Price, president, Christie Stewart, vice-president, Mary Dell Doyle, secretary, and Bob Lyons, treasurer. 

Information is available from www.scla.us or Karen Conyngham at 72040.3361@compuserve.com, 7403 Newhall Lane, Austin, TX  78746

STATE OF TEXAS ALPACA RANCHERS

STAR is the alpaca breeders organization for Texas alpaca breeders and alpaca product vendors.  Organized in January, 2004, STAR was made an affiliate of the national Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) in July, 2004.  Currently STAR is actively welcoming new members.   

STAR was formed to increase public awareness of alpacas, alpaca fiber and finished products made from alpaca.       

Officers are Cyndi Daugherty, president, Cindy Telisak, secretary, Cindy Schildknecht, treasurer, Kevin Duggan and Donna Lamarche, board members.  For more information go to www.texasalpacaranchers.org or contact Cyndi Daugherty, alpacas@pacadlites.com (972) 442-0110. 

TEXAS CASHMERE ASSOCIATION

Texas Cashmere Association (TCA) was formed in June, 1990, to promote the cashmere industry in the state of Texas, and to educate the general public about cashmere production in Texas.  In addition, TCA has adopted the code of standards formulated by Cashmere Producers of America.  The Texas State Cashmere Goat Show is Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 10 pm in the animal barn.  This year’s show will be judged by Mr. James Barton.       
Current officers are:  Patricia Reed, Carol Dixon, Chris McDonald, Ann Leonard, and Dr. Joe David Ross. For information contact Patricia Reed, fluffygoats@aol.com, 3270 Neri Road, Granbury, TX  76048  William G. Nagel, bnagel@gvtc.com, 4625 Sandy Fork Road, Harwood, TX  78632,  (817) 579-8833.