Thursday 4.00 3:00-7:00 5:00 5:00-700 73022 830-7 The MAGIC OF LAMAS SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE ember 11, 2010 Animal set up begins Conference Registration Vendor set up begins Hotel Registration GALA BOD Meeting - Pennsylvania Suite Dinner on your own Ice Breaker - Royale 1 & I ‘Country Line Dancing in Winner's Circle Saloon Eriday, November 12, 2010 7:00-8:00 7:00-7:45 8:00-8:45 9:00-10:00 1000-10415, 1oasa115 1125-1225 7:00-8:00 7200-7355 8.00825 830.9:30 9:00-1200 9:30-9:40 9340-10600 1100-12 1200-130 130-230 245-7 2:50-3:50 4:00-5:00 6:00-7-00 7:00.7:30 730-2 Breakfast on your own Conference Registration Welcome & Dr. Marcelo Aba - Grande & Il Session 1 Break - Royale Foyer Session 2 Session 3 Lunch - Grande I 1 Session 4 Session 5 GALA Annual Meeting - Royale Ill Partial Package Conference Registration Dinner - Grande I & Il Magic Show w John Graham - Royale Ill Popcom & Temple Grandin Mavie - Royale Ill 13, Breakfast on your own Partial Package Conference Registration Welcome Session 1 Hands on Birthing: Wet Lab - Indoor poo! Break - Royale Foyer Session 2 Session 3 Lunch & Vendor's Product Showcase - Grande I II TEMPLE GRANDIN - Majestic & 11 (Doors open at 12:45) Book Signing - Grande IV Session # Session 5 Cocktails & Shopping - Grande Foyer & Grande Ill & IV & Royale Foyer Hats Off to Lamas auction - Grande I II Dinner & Fundraising Auction - Grande I & It Sunday, November 14, 2010 20-8100 8:00.9:00 9:15-t055 1030-1130 130-1230 Coffee & Calories - Royale Foyer Session | Keynote - Linda Cortwright - Royale I Professional Panel - Royale ttl Shopping at the Vendors - Grande ill & IV & Farewells - Grande [ & I Branch 38FOI III I IIIS ISS SII SS a I a bb bt SES Rb bb a ar at FIO III I IIIA ISD ISIE THURSDAY SCHEDULE 1:00- Animal set up 3:00-7:00 Conference Registration 400 Vendor set up begins 5:00 GALA BOD Meeting - Pennsylvania Suite 5:00-7:00 Dinner on your own 7302 Ice Breaker - Royale il & It 8302 Country Line Dancing in Hotel's Saloon FRIDAY SCHEDULE Breakfast on your own Conference Registration Welcome & ‘Dr. Marcelo Aba Working with the ‘Andean Camelid Ranchers 9:00-10:00 SESSION 1 Money with Your PR Lama ‘Deb Elias. Discover ways you can have your lamas pay for themselves. Learn how to start your own program of sharing your lamas with schools & pre-schools. Meningeal Worm Stephen Purdy, DVM Learn how to diagnose, treat & prevent this parasite Also learn about the meningeal worm vaccine on which Dr. Purdy & Dr. Applegate are working, Grande I & II Royale I Royale It Reproduction Anatomy: Male & Female Royale It Marcelo Aba, DVM, PhD Leam about the male & female reproductive organs, the reprodluetively from other mammals. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Leaming to Ne LAFF Learn the basics of needle felting - materials & tech- nique. le Felt ‘Congressional Learning to Knit Socks - Congressional Turning the Heel Elaine Cannon Learn the most difficult aspect of knitting socks. ‘Trailer Maintenance Frank Shoop Information on maintaining your trailer and keeping it safe for travel, what to check, & even some tips on how to back up without hitting anything. Trailer Outdoors 10:00-10:15 BREAK Royale Foyer 5-11:15 SESSION 2 Fam Insur Royale I Daniel Lucente” Leam the basics of insuring your farm operation, you protected in the way you think you are? Are Royale ‘Morris Animal Foundation ‘Wayne Jensen, DVM Find out the latest in Camelid research from Morris. See ‘where GALA’s fundraising dollars are utilized Biology of intemal Parasites Royale IIT Joan Burke, USDA, PhD Learn about the biology of the parasite & the host, and the proper use of anthelmintics. Mixing Fibers While Carding Congressional ‘Tom Knisely Learn how to use a drum carder to card and/or blend your lama fiber with wool, silk and other fibers to add interest to your finished yarns. You will aso be shown how to use swvool combs to prepare your fiber for a worsted preparation. Wool combs can also be used to help remove unwanted guard hairs ‘On-going Needle Felting Congressional LAEE con't 38FRIDAY SCHEDULE 10:15-11:15 SESSION 2 con’t Fireside Chat Great American Grill Mare Page Understanding camelid behavior as it relates to. man- agement & training, Learn all aspects of lama steward- ship: barns, shelters, fences, feed, herd groupings, herd behavior and an introduction to training methods. Foundation information for the “Now What" Lama ‘Training Clinics I & I. 11:25-12:25 SESSION 3 ‘Running Your Farm as a Busine Royale I Robert Rice, CPA Lear the steps necessary to make your farm a business and the tax advantages of doing so. Developing a Feeding Program Robert Van Saun, DVM. Come be surprised by the latest research on what [camelids should be fed and why! Non n 1 of Joan Burke, USDA. PhD. Learn about non-chemical control of parasites and the latest findings in parasite resistance, Royale II smal P: Royale II ‘Your Fiber for the Mill Congressional fia Pi Fiber Mill Learn how to get your fiber ready for production. Ki )rnament Congressional LAFF Congressional -going Needle Felting & Weavii LAFF Knisely Packing 1 Shelter Outdoors Packing 1 Lear how a pack should fit, how to put it on corzectly, & tips for the trail 12:15-1:30 LUNCH & Grande! & 11 Vendor's Product Showcase 1:35-2:35 SESSION 4 Showing: Registrations to Ribbons Royale Cheryl Ryberg Take the stress out of the process of showing, as Chery! shares the details of how to find where shows are, what travel papers are needed, how to get ready for the ring, & what to take along, Royale It Neonatology. Stephen Purdy, DVM ‘Care of newborns & dams, and common problems that can occur. Gotting the Female Bred: Marcelo Aba, DVM, PhD Simple biology of the best time to breed and have the Pregnancy hold. Tips on what to do and what not to do. Spinning Beads into Your Yam ‘Laura Harrawood Leam ‘this technique of making your handspun special. |On-going Needle Felting & Weaving Congressional LAFF & Tom Knisely Training Animals to Tackle Obstacles ‘Tabbethia Haubold Learn techniques to negotiate obstacles with your animals both in & out of the show ring: steps, trailers, ramps, ete. You will also learn how to improvise the making of obstacles at home. 2:45-3:45 SESSION5 Preparing Your Ei 7 Sherry Lynch Lea how to put your best fiber forwatd for the udges; skirting & presentation ‘Conformation: Good & Bad Cathie Kindler A session contrasting good versus bad conformation. Royale IT Congressional Outdoors Royale I Royale IT Update on Reproduction: Royale IIL arcelo Aba, DVM, PhD Learn the latest findings in the research of camelid reproduction. Overdyeing. Tom Knisely Leatn the joy & ease of dyeing your camelid fleece. You will leam the fundamentals of dyeing, the necessary equipment, & how 10 blend to create beautiful, heathery, tweedy looking fiber & yarns. ‘On-going Needle Felting Congressional Congressional LAFF Fireside Chat Great American Grill Stephen Purdy, DVM An informal time to chat and ask your specific questions. Cont >FRIDAY SCHEDULE con't GALA Annual Meeting Royale Il DINNER Grande 1 1 MAGIC SHOW _ foyalem with JOHIN GRAHAM 9:00 MOVIE Royale II TEMPLE GRANDIN Enjoy some popcorn popped fresh in our old time popcorn machine while watching the HBO movie, Temple Grandin, starring: Claire Danes, Julia Ormond, Catherine O'Hara, & David Strathairn. This movie. paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and. determination while struggling with the isolating. challenges of autism at a time when it was still quite unknown, Winner of 5 Emmy's ! SATURDAY SCHEDULE Breakfast on your own Conference Registration Welcome TBA SESSION 1 How to do Fecal Analysis Royale I ‘Ann Bodnyk The why & how of doing your own fecal analysis using) the Modified Stolls Technique (the _ protocol recommended by camelid veterinary hospitals). The process will be demonstrated from start to finish, & enhanced by llama parasite & “pseudo-parasite” photographs. *LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees: Dermatology Royale I ‘Stephen Purdy, DVM Learn about and how to treat common skin problems in camelids. Sorting Fiber, Why Bother Pam Ellenberger This is an overview of what it means to have your fiber Royale II sorted and how it effects processing quality and cost. Pam will also be doing sorting demos in the Fiber Room (Congressional) throughout the day. Basic Weaving Congressional Tom Knisely Learn the how to's of weaving from one of the best. Congressional Leaming to Crochet LAFE nal Congres Training Animals to Tackle Obstacles Outdoors Robert Swartwe Learn techniques to negotiate obstacles with your ani- ‘mals both in and out of the show rings: steps, trailers, ramps, ete + LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees: Medical How To's Shelter Outdoors Lynne Pomerleau & Shari Templeton Hands-on to learn trimming of toenails, giving shots, and dosing orals. Book Signing with TEMPLE GRANDIN. Grande IV This book signing is reserved for GALA attendees, 9:00-12:00 HANDS-ON BIRTHING Wet Lab ‘Missi Cooper, VMD_ Learn how to trouble shoot birthing problems with a simulated uterus and cria. 9:30-9:40 BREAK 10-10:40 SESSION 2 ‘The Geriatric Lama & Owner Hilary Ware Older lamas have special needs, lear about those: needs and how to meet them. The same is true of older’ owners. Learn how to do your chores smarter and safer. *LAMAS 101 & All Interested Atten | Common Health Issues Stephen Purdy, DVM Diagnosis and treatment of parasites and related issues, along with corrective dentistry will be the core of this presentation. Update on Reproduction; Research in Camelids Marcelo Aba, DVM, PhD Lear the latest findings in the research of camelid reproduction. (Repeat of Friday, Session 5) Make & Take Fiber Covered Soap Pads Linda Brown Learn to make these great gifts & take one home for Indoor Pool Royale Foyer Royale I Royale II Royale III Indoor Pool your own use, Leaming to Spin Congressional LAFF con't 28SATURDAY SCHEDULE 9:40 - 10:40 SESSION 2 con't On-going Needle Felting & Weaving LAFF & Tom Knisely Make Every Point Count In the Performance Ring Cathie Kindler This advanced performance judge will do hands on critique as you proceed through an obstacle course. You will learn why points are deducted and how to salvage a near disaster obstacle by being smart and thinking. This is an advanced level course. 11:00-12:00 SESSION 3 “LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees Magical Cuts & Shear Magic ‘Tabbethia Haubold Learn from a professional shearer how to compliment ‘your animal's “figure” with the hair cut. See the different cuts and the most common styles. Also, learn how to care for your own equipment. Congressional Outdoors Royale I Royale I ‘Stephen Purdy, DVM This class will center on the antibody transfer in newborns, measuring antibody levels, & practical decisions about transfusing crias, Re ion Anatomy: Male & F Jol nD Learn about the male & female reproductive organs & the magic of conception. (Repeat of Friday, Session 1) Royale IIT fixing Fibers While Cardi Tom Knisely Learn how to use a drum carder to card and/or blend your lama fiber with wool, silk and other fibers to add interest to your finished yarns, You will also be shown how to use wool combs to prepare your fiber for a worsted preparation, Wool combs can also be used to, help remove unwanted guard hairs, (Repeat of Friday, Congressional Session 2) On-going Needle Felting Congressional LAEE *LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees: “Now What: Lama Training Clinicl Shelter Outdoors [Mare Page A hands on class which will provide short, effective lessons you can take home and use immediately. Topies include: establishing trust, sound pen training rechucing the flight zone, & introduction to haltering and successful lead training 0-1:30 LUNCH & Grande I & IT Vendor's Product Showcase 1:30-2:30 Temple GRANDIN Majestic (DOORS OPEN AT 12:45) 2:45-? BOOK SIGNING | Grande Iv This book signing is for the public & GALA attendees, 2:50-3:50 SESSION 4 *LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees Non-chemical Control of Parasites joan Burke, USDA, PhD Learn about non-chemical control of parasites and the latest findings in parasite resistance. (Repeat of Friday, Session 3) How to Research an Animal on the ILR 1 Ryan Newcamp, Lear how easy it is to research the genealogy & off- spring of any particular animal. Royale 1 Royale ing the Female Bred: Royale II Wercoming Ri tion Problem: F DVM, ‘Simple biology of the best time to breed and have the Pregnancy hold. Tips on what to do and what not to do, (Repeat of Friday, Session 4) *LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees: “Now What” Lama Training Clinic Il Marc Page Shelter Outdoors Hands on learning to deal with the hard to handle lama in addition to advanced training in trailering, as well as handling the face, ears, & feet. Fireside Chat TBA Magical products, solutions & barnyard secrets. 4:00-5:00 SESSION 5 LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attend: Being a Responsible ‘Owner and/or Breeder Lynne Pomerlea Learn what you need to know about owning and caring Great American Grill Royale I for camelids AND what to look for in a responsible breeder, Cont 3SATURDAY SCHEDULE 4:00-5:00 SESSION 5 con't Wild Fibers Magazine Linda Cortwright On a small farm near the coast of Maine, Linda Cor- tright looked at her flock of cashmere goats one after- noon and had a “wild” thought. Six months later that thought evolved into an intemational magazine, Wild Fibers, the only publication that focuses on all aspects of the natural fiber industry. “Without the animals we| ‘would be drowning in a sea of a acrylic", says Cortright: Learn how Linda made the leap from pasture to print land the lessons she’s learned along the way. Camelids in Therapy with Special Needs Children Mona Sams Mona will share her experience of using camelids in her work and the benefits of human-animal bonds when working with persons with special needs. Overdyeing Tom Knisely Learn the joy & ease of dyeing your camelid fleece. You will learn the fundamentals of dyeing, the necessary equipment, & how to blend to create beautiful, hea-| thery, tweedy-looking fiber & yarn. (Repeat of Friday, Session 5) Royale I Royale III Congressional lle Felting Py Congressional LAEE +LAMAS 101 & All Interested Attendees: Hand Shearing Your Llama Shelter Outdoors ea Learn how easy it is to hand shear your Hamas, Basic tips and hands-on experience. Fireside Chat Great American Grill joan Burke, USDA, PhD. An informal time to chat and ask your specific questions. * The 10 classes designated LAMAS 101 on the Saturday schedule are the only specified speaker classes for those attendees with the: LAMAS 101 partial registration. These classes are NOT exclusive to novice owners and ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS MAY ATTEND THEM. 6:00-7:00 COCKTAILS Grande Foyer 7:00-7:30 “HATS OFF Grande 1 & 11 TO LAMAS” AUCTION 730-2 DINNER & Grande 1 & 11 LIVE AUCTION SUNDAY SCHEDULE 7:30-8:00 COFFEE & Royale Foyer CALORIES 8:00-9:00 SESSION 1 (Cindi Hassrick Learn what should go in each kit and why. Even some. tips on what works and what doesn’tin terms of dosing, How to Plan & Manage aGALA Conference Royale II ‘Anita Collins Learn the joys and pitfalls of putting on a GALA Conference, There is no need to feel intimidated by the thought of chairing a conference, it just takes organization Jand attention to detail. Get a timeline, committee, and a [course of action and . .. POOF. . .there’s your conference! GALA Conferences continue to need volunteers to put on these fabulous educational events, come learn how to do it and then decide if it's something you might be interested in Royale I eating Loyal Royale II In Selling Llamas & Al ‘Thomas Hudgin ‘Your success in selling llamas & alpacas, even survival, depends on repeat business through loyal customer relationships. ‘This presentation tells you how to stay on top and keep your customers coming back for more camelid related sales. Spinning Beads into Your Yarn Laura Harrawood Learn this technique of making your handspun special. (Repeat of Friday, Session 4) ‘The Very Basics of Grooming Robert Wolfe Bob is a master at making his animals look great! Learn Congressional Shleter Outdoors what products and brushes fo use. No longer be intimidated by this seemingly overwhelming task, Bob will concentrate on the traditional and silky fibered animals. Cont >SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00-9:00 SESSION 1 con’t Packing: In & Out of the Show Ring Outdoors Cathie Kindler Learn tips about getting started in packing with your ‘animals. Cathie will cover practical tips for on the trail and also, what can cause you to lose points in the show ring. 9:15-10:15 KEYNOTE with Royaletit Linda Cortwright The Global Pasture There aren't many of time farmers left im this country, and sadly there are fewer and fewer around the world. From the formidable climate of the Himalayas tothe lush veld in South Africa, fiber animals and their keepers may soon become an endangered species. Join Linda Cortright, editor and. publisher of Wild Fibers Magazine as she shares her experience with nomads, shepherds, and their flocks from around. the world of fiber and what is being done to protect this ancient way of lite 10:30-11:30 Professional Panel Royale 1 JA group of the professional's from the conference will answer your pre-submitted questions. This is your chance to get all those questions answered that you forgot to ask or wanted to ask but didn’t get a chance. Be sure to write out your questions in advance and hand them in at the registration table. 11: -12:30 Last Minute Shopping BRUNCH & Grande 111 FAREWELLS The GALA Conference Planning Committee Wishes to extend a heartfelt Thank You To our fabulous conference Co-Chairs Anita Collins & Carol Reigh For their great leadership, tireless work, & relaxed attitudes in putting this conference together!SCHEDULE 7:00-7:55 Conference Registration | 8:00-8:25 Welcome Grande gett 8:30-9:30 SESSION 1 Dermatology Royale It sn Purdy, DVM Lear about and how to treat_common skin problems in |camelids. Medical How To's Shelter Outdoors Lynne Pomerleau Hands-on to learn trimming of toenails, giving shots, and dosing orals. Book Signing with TEMPLEGRANDIN Grande IV This book signing is reserved for GALA attendees. 9:30-9:40 BREAK Royale Foyer | '9:40-10:40 SESSION 2 The Geriatric Lama & Owner Royale I Hilary Ware [Older lamas have special needs, learn about those needs ‘and how to meet them. The same is true of older owners. | Learn how to do your chores smarter and safer. ‘Common Health Issues Stephen Purdy, DVM. Diagnosis and treatment of parasites and related issues, Royale I along with corrective dentistry will be the core of this presentation. |11:00-12:00 SESSION 3 Magical Cuts & Shear Magic Royale ‘Tabbethia Haubold Learn from a professional shearer how to compliment | your animal’s “figure” with the hair cut. See the different cuts and the most common styles. Also, learn how to care for your own equipment. | | Now What: Lama Training Clinic] Shelter Outdoors | Mare Page A hands on class which will provide short, effective Tes- | |sons you can take home and use immediately. Topics in- clude: establishing trust, round pen training, reducing the Hlight zone, & introduction to haltering and successful lead training. 2 The MAGIC OF LAMAS LAMAS 101 Schedule Saturday, November 13th Each session offers you two choices of classes, you may attend either. > LUNCH & Grande I & It | Vendor's Product Showcase 1:30-2:30 Temple GRANDIN Majestic IT (DOORS OPEN AT 12:45) (245-2 BOOK SIGNING Grande IV | This book signing is for the public & GALA attendees. \2:50-3:50 SESSION 4 Non-chemical Control of Parasites Royale I Joan Burke, USDA, PhD Learn about non-chemical control of parasites and the latest findings in parasite resistance. | “Now What” Lama Training Clinic II Marc Page Hands on learning to deal with the hard to handle lama in addition to advanced training in trailering, as well as handling the face, ears, & feet. Shelter Outdoors | 4:00-5:00 SESSION 5 i sible Own Royale I [Lynne Pomerleau Learn what you need to know about owning and caring for camelids AND what to look for in a responsible breeder. Hand Shearing Your Llama | Bonnie Henrich > Shelter Outdoors |Leam how easy it isto hand shear your lamas. Basic) |tips and hands-on experience | | 6:00-7:00 COCKTAILS Grande Foyer “HATS OFF Grande I & I | TO LAMAS” AUCTION | 7:30-2 DINNER & Grande I & IT AUCTION