The Southern States Llama Association is a strong organization of llama and alpaca owners who have joined together for the purpose of education, fun, and fellowship while promoting the health and welfare of lamas and the lama industry.
We offer a number of benefits to our members:
- A membership directory providing member information, farm and herd sire advertising, information HOTLINE, state by state listing of veterinarians who treat llamas and alpacas.
- A library filled with educational llama video tapes and books.
- Expertise and resources for initiating positive changes in local legislation that impacts llama owners.
- Support of critical research projects that impact the quality of life for our animals or expand current marketing opportunities.
- State representatives to promote individual state’s needs and expectations with the Board of Directors.
- Annual conferences offering ample opportunities for learning, networking, and fun.
- Sponsorship of educational clinics, workshops and health days.
- Sponsorship of local and regional shows which provide exceptional forums for: (1) promoting individual farms and animals; (2) educating the public; (3) stimulating new interest in llamas and potential new buyers; (4) providing an opportunity to compete and compare; (5) demonstrating the many things we can do with llamas.
- “Best of Show” Halter & Performance trophies for SSLA sponsored or supported shows.
- Sweepstakes for recognition of lama conformation and performance
- Access to microchip and scanner for permanent identification of animals
- Committees working to expand resource availability in the areas of 4-H and youth, cart driving, fiber, packing and public awareness
- SSLA’s publications: Llama Journal and Discover Llamas
- our website (http://www.ssla.org) to help link you with the worldwide web
Don’t pass up an opportunity to be a part of this wonderful organization of lama friends. Join now by filling out this registration form and sending it to the address listed on the form.