Jeff Merrifield

Marketing , Chair Jeff Merrifield introduced his replacement as Chairman, beginning Jan/08: Brian Schieber of 1st Choice Alpacas.
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Brian is currently serving on the committee, and Jeff will remain on the committee.
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Jeff also mentioned that the Willamette Valley Llama Association, which holds an annual auction/banquet to aid the OSU Vet School program, has invited CABA members to join the banquet.
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Showbook ads , Chair Jeff Merrifield, aided by marketing committee.
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Announcer , Jeff Merrifield.
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President Jeff called the meeting to order at 7:05.Minutes were approved as posted.
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Jeff reported 30K in our account.
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Jeff said liability insurance coverage for CABA functions is in the works.
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Phillip Foster Farm's new parking situation is currently unknown because of the sale of one adjacent field, but their biggest yearly event is on Mothers' Day, and Jeff Merrifield will check out how orderly it seems to be run.
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Jeff Merrifield reported an approved budget of $8000, which includes two grants totaling $3000.The money will go mostly toward newspaper advertising.We will include copies of the CABA Calendar with any press releases that go out.Four CABA members recently attended a marketing seminar hosted by Clackamas County.Jeff mentioned the wealth of contacts with both eventers and events at this seminar and suggested that CABA representatives attend as many meetings in other counties as possible.For instance, Estacada has an Art Fair street event right before our Country Faire, which could be attended by CABA fiber artists, now that we know of its existence.

The Traveling CABA Booth is going to the Heart of the Valley Show with Jeff, who will set it up, but it needs a person to take it home and to monitor it while at the show.We also need people to take it to the County Fairs coming up.

CABA will make more copies of the key to the storage shed, which is in Hillsboro on Cornell, across from the entrance to Costco.The three keys will be kept by: Barry, Yvette, and the current President (now Jeff)
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Also, any emails concerning CABA events should be cc'd to all committee chairs, namely, Barbara, Linda Buttolph, Marilyn, Jeff Merrifield, Suzanne, Barry.
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This was mainly a discussion led by Jeff M., concerning CABA members' wishes.Putting on a new Fall show requires 10-12 very involved people, a dynamic chairman, full cooperation by the CABA Board, and mentoring by our old-timers.Jeff recommended tabling this idea and pursuing the formation of a CABA/AWE show to have a permanent home at Portland's Expo Center.This is supported by unofficial input from AWE Board members to CABA people at the recent AWE show.
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Jeff Merrifield reported that although Marketing hasn't met since before the ACF, the event worked well in that we spent $1000 less than last year and attracted more people.
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Jeff commended Linda Bolewicz for finding lots of free advertising for both the ACF and the EAL seminar.
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Jeff reiterated that CABA provided no budget for Seminar advertising, and suggested that we change this for coming years.
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Jeff Neumann will find a liaison to AWE and ask them to clarify their desires, and Jeff Merrifield will do the same with WABA.
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Jeff Merrifield discussed the progress and planning for the upcoming follow-up to the Country Faire's seminar, "Exploring the Alpaca Lifestyle", to be held on October 1st.

The Marriott was considered as a possible venue. Registration to be offered at the Alpaca Country Faires. Some speakers have already volunteered, but a few more are needed to present topics. Volunteers please contact Jeff Merrifield.

An update was given on advertising for the Alpaca Country Faires.
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Marketing: Dave Hanken and Kathy Dey have volunteered to assist Jeff Merrifield in this area and they will be focusing on the Alpaca Country Faires.
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Marketing - Jeff Merrifield reported that his committee will be mailing directories to extension offices, selected Chamber of Commerce offices and various other leads.A motion was made and seconded to provide Jeff with $30 for postage to cover these costs.
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Co-President Marcus Whitman introduced new members Rita and Jeff Merrifield (Campo Feliz Alpacas, Gresham), Cathy Dey and Dave Hanken (Patu Alpacas, White Salmon, WA) and Lynne and Ron Vinescke (Cherokee Hills Alpacas, Eugene).

Jeff Merrifield whitehuacaya@yahoo.com

Coordinator: Jeff Merrifield

Show Manager
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Jeff Merrifield - Campo Feliz Alpacas (CABA)