May 2012

Welcome to the May 2012 update of the LAA website

What's New:

Current Llama Lines:

Members will now have received the current Llama Lines in the post. In addition it can be found online here: Downloads/Newsletters/LL Summer 2012. If your membership is current and you don't have a password contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to enable you to see Llama Lines on the website.

Fun, Fibre and Floriade: Canberra 21-23 September:

Canberra is the place to be during the 2012 LAA Annual General Meeting. The NSW/ACT Branch has planned an exciting weekend of llama activities that include an opportunity to visit more than a million flower blossoms at the famous Floriade. Accomodation will be limited as we get closer to September so don't think it is too early to plan your trip.

Llama Fibre Ideas:

Llama fibre is being turned into a variety of artistic and useful items by our LAA members who are using their fibre in useful, interesting and creative ways. If you are interested in contributing to a special fibre section on our website please let us know: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You may be interested in reading abut the USA Llama Fiber Co-op that began seven years ago with 27 members and now includes 88 llama farms. Joining together they skirt and sort more than 1,000 kilos of llama fleece each year. That fleece is then turned into yarn, hand knits, woven items, blankets, socks, and rugs that are sold throughout the USA.

The International Year of the working llama:

From the Committee:

Some of you have asked what your Executive Committee actual does. Most of what they do to keep your association running smoothly isn’t apparent. And, some of you might be more willing to volunteer if you know more about what is involved with a committee position. You may be interested to know that more than half of the present Committee hold full-time jobs and the others are equally busy with their farms, animals and other volunteer activities. Read more about the Committee

Here's how to join/renew your LAA membership for 2012-2013:

Our LAA fiscal year ends next month, meaning membership fees will be due the end of next month. The new membership form to join or renew your membership can be found at Membership (left column this page) Apply Online where you can download the two-page form. You can mail, email, or direct deposit your membership fees to the Treasurer. For questions and information please contact Sylva Barns, Treasurer: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Resource Library May feature articles:

Llama Lovers Escorted Out of Bush Fire

Resource Library feature article archive:

Put your best foot (and teeth) forward
Fibre Co-op Ideas
Feeding llamas
How can I tell if my llama is sick?
New virus isolated from alpacas
Adding new llamas to the herd
Clicker training llamas
A llama birth
Shearing llamas (and alpacas)
Worming llamas
Training tips- desensitization
All that glitters is not gold
Hay storage

Read more>

Members Forum:

Members can engage exclusively in conversation with other LAA members to discuss ideas, ask questions, promote upcoming events, etc via their personalised Member's Forum account. Posting comments in the Members Forum is open to current members only, but anyone can view the messages. Members yet to create or re-establish their personalised account need to contact the LAA web administrator to receive advice on how to activate their account.

Past members whom have let their membership lapse and non members that wish to continue engaging in the forum, please download & complete a membership application form to re-establish your access to the forum as well as information available to member's only.