NOTE: Once again; this educational Judge's Clinic is being hosted by the Suri Network and the AOBA Judges Training Certification Committee (JTCC) to further teach the judging community. The SN involvement is totally supportive, both financially and in soliciting Suri owners and breeders to bring their Suris to this important clinic. This teaching clinic is truly appreciated and is a great opportunity for Suri owners to assist in the educational process of apprentices and judges by bringing their Suri Alpacas to the clinic. Please don't miss out on this educational endeavor provided to the Suri community by the Suri Network, AOBA, and the JTCC.

 

AGENDA AS WE KNOW IT:

            1). Hancock County Fairgrounds; Findlay, Ohio

            2). Tuesday, June 5, 2007 – Set Up Day for Clinic by JTCC

            3). Wednesday, June 6 – Clinic Begins. Suri Alpacas must be in place by 8 a.m.

4). Thursday, June 7 – Clinic Continues

5). Security will be provided by JTCC

6). JTCC Contact Person: Mary Lou Clingan; mlclingan@aol.com

7). Coordinating Suri Alpaca Collection for Clinic; Miriam Donaldson, SN

8). Special Feature:  Ask the Judge Session for volunteers
 

NEEDED:

1). Suri Alpacas to fill ALL color classes:

            WH/LIGHT/FAWN/BROWN/BLACK/MULTI/GRAY

2). Full fleece or Regrowth of 3 to 8 inches

3). Show winning Suris, AND/OR

4). Suris with conformational flaws, AND/OR

5). Suris displaying any of the five lock types

Suri owners will be responsible for daily care and comfort of their Suri Alpacas while attending the clinic. Bring your fans, water buckets, hay feeders, grain, rake and poop scoop!

You may be asked – by the JTCC – to be a handler; not necessarily of your own Suris. As a handler, the protocol is like that in the show ring; only comment if you have been asked a direct question.

The goal of The Suri Network is to have at least 6 Suris in every color class; with different Suris presented over the two day clinic; a collection of 70 to 80 Suris. Please show your support for this incredible educational undertaking by bringing your Suris. Let’s fill up the classes – like we did at last year's clinic.

Any questions? Please contact Miriam Donaldson at 419-423-3890 or alpacajack@aol.com with your questions and commitment of support.
 

Again; the JTCC is responsible for assigning the judge trainers and offering this clinic to the judging community. The role of The Suri Network is in recruiting as many Suri Alpacas to participate in this judge’s teaching clinic.

We thank you for your support;

The Suri Network Board of Trustees