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MLA Mission Statement

     The Michigan Lama Association was founded December of 1994.   MLA is an affiliate of the International Llama Association.  Each year we have approximately 200+ farms, that represent about 2,500 llamas and 150+ alpacas.

     The MLA is a common ground for all members to join together to learn from one another, share information and promote public awareness of llamas in an uplifting manner.

     The Michigan Lama Association offers something for each and every lama owner and lover. We have many activities throughout the year - shows, clinics, meetings. social events, parades, fund raisers, vet conferences and Llamafest, just to name a few! We have several committees within the MLA - Marketing, Fund Raising, Educational/Medical, Llamafest, Events, Newsletter, Membership, Library, Youth, Wool, Show, Pack, and Stud Raffle. So, no matter what your interest or specialty in llamas, MLA has much to offer. We have several open board meetings (with a program) per year. We also produce a wonderful newsletter that includes the latest news and updates.

     Michigan Lama Association is proud to sponsor the Michigan Lama Association/Llamafest Annual Scholarship at Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. It is a wonderful opportunity for the MLA to reward students who have shown a desire to learn and work with llamas. MLA is excited about working hand in hand with Michigan State University and the College of Veterinary Medicine to support llamas for the future.

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MLA BOD 2008

President Patti Biernbaum (517) 655-7050
Vice President Anne Wibert (517) 663-2632 
Secretary Tricia Schneeberger (517) 627-6562
Treasurer Carol Onweller (517) 339-1961
Youth Representative    
Board Member Bruce Onweller (517) 339-1961
Board Member Jerry Miller (517) 645-2719
Board Member Judi Brook (616) 244-5758
Board Member Glen Unzicker (574) 825-4459
Board Member Lloyd Lash (517) 467-2709

Committee Chairpersons

Planning & Development

Open

Medical
Laurel Zechlinski
(269) 628-5169

Lamafest 2008
Don Topliff

(517)655-5988t

Youth
Bev Souva

517 856-3461
Lamafest Select Sale 2008
Judi Brook

(616) 244-5758  

Educational

Library
Beverly & Gary Suratt
(517) 547-3524

Wool
Sheila Miller
(517) 645-2719

Newsletter
Suzanne  Hockin Frambes
(517) 857-3787

Spring Fund Raiser
Carol Ankney
(517)543-0561

Pack
Margaret Van Camp
(810)655-4091
Marketing
Donna & Jack Bowman
(517)  694-2878
  Liaison MSU/MLA Scholarship
Marv Larson
(517) 569-2080
Election Nomination
Pat Schneeberger
(517) 627-6562

Website

Marilyn Nenni
(317)773-1201

Hillsdale Hobo Llama Show

Glen Unzicker

(574) 825-4459

Mid-Michigan Llama Show

Sheila & Jerry Miller

(517) 645-2719

Shows & Events

Open

Youth Fund Raiser

Bev Souva
517 856-3461

Policy & Procedures

Ray Howard

(231) 796-6162

 


MEETINGS

Held Quarterly

Location Varies
   
   
   


Join MLA and be connected with the Michigan llama community.  You'll receive a membership
 directory of over 100 listings, the quarterly newsletter Llama Living, information on shows
 and events across the country and more!! Check it out! 

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LLAMA LIVING NEWSLETTER

     Llama Living is the Michigan Lama Association (MLA) newsletter and is available, free of charge, to all MLA members. 

     Llama Living is dedicated to keeping its members up-to-date on the latest lama news including medical, shows, fiber, current events, etc. This is done, not only through original articles, but also as a result of the newsletter's participation in the Newsletter Network, which is comprised of numerous national lama organizations.

     Advertisers, both in and out of Michigan, look at Llama Living as a great opportunity in let lama owners learn about their products and services. To obtain information for reasonable advertising rates, submit articles or events to Llama Living, or learn more about the Newsletter Network, contact Llama Living Editor, Suzanne Hockin Frambes, 14775 Peckham Rd.,Albion, MI 49224, (517) 857-3787 or Email: frambes@springcom.com 


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