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“The members vote to elect the governing body annually.”

“The budget is developed by staff and spproved by the board and then is subject to the approval of the members.”

“The form 990 will be reviewd by the signer prior to filing and the board following filing of the form 990.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Aoba's volunteer committees have been the underpinning of the association since the beginning. A sample of the committees includes the marketing committee. This committee runs national advertising campaigns, has developed videos and other publications to aid members and to better inform the public about alpacas. The fiber and finished products committee is instrumental in managing fiber arts events, promoting uses for alpaca fiber and promoting alpaca in fashion designs. Aoba established its own show system independent of alsa and began operations in 2001. The show system has several important committees developing rules, managing shows and conducting judges training. The education committee works to provide seminars, workshops and speakers at conferences. The committee is working to set up distances education via the internet for members to access all day every day. Aoba has twelve very active committees plus a number of task groups within the committees. There is a spot for any member to contribute to our growing industry.”

“The organization leases its employees from a third party provider.”