General
Show Information
MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show 2012
Please read this
information carefully
before you register!
MIAS is a level IV AOBA certified halter show – 50/50 judging, and level II AOBA certified fleece show. It will be facilitated in accordance with the current AOBA show division rules. You do not need to be a MOPACA member to enter competition. Some competitions require AOBA Show Division membership*.
Mandatory
Health Requirements
Both show and companion alpacas must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). The CVI should be completed within 30 days of March 25, 2012 and must have the following information on it:
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Full ARI registered name
- ARI
number
- Microchip number, and
- Per the 2011 show rules (Part 8 - Section 1-C): “All alpacas entered in or present at the show must be tested for BVDV using the PCR test. One test in the lifetime of the alpaca is sufficient to ensure that it is not a Persistently Infected (PI) alpaca. The BVDV “negative” or BVDV “not detected” test result must be written on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) along with the date of the test, the lab that performed the test and the testing method (PCR).”.
Direct
all inquiries to Kim Tollers,
Show Superintendent, 608-543-3754 or info@alpacaplanet.com. CLICK HERE for more information on BVD.
Online
Registration
The online registration process will be used for stalls, all competitive events, (except photo contest), sponsors, silent auction, show book ads, volunteers, and other show related events. You do not need to have a farm name to register for the fiber arts, Spin-Off, hand/mill spun skein, or photo competitions. When online, click on the question marks (?) for more details. After you have filled out your registration form, be sure to hit submit! You will then receive an email confirmation with instructions about payment and where to send your paperwork/fleeces/fibers, etc. Stall assignments are made in the order registrations and full payment is received.
FINAL EXTENSION Deadline for Handcrafters’ Spin-Off November 27, 2011
Deadline for Early Bird Discount on stalls December 16, 2011
Deadline for Photo Contest March 01, 2012
Deadline for Halter and Fleece March 09, 2012
Deadline for Fiber Arts/Skeins March 09, 2012
Online
Registration will remain open
until March 9, 2012.
Halter show registration will end early if all
stalls are sold.
There will be no refunds after February 9, 2012!
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN
Click HERE
For
questions or changes, contact Diane Howard - Registrar/Treasurer
913-645-5161 (h), 913-833-9321 (c)
email: serenityhill@hughes.net
or Cindy Jasper 636-239-4944
email: alpacas@riverbluffalpacas.com
Check-in
and Vet Check Process
Check-in is Friday, March 23rd from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. All alpacas will be vet checked inside your trailer by the show veterinarian. Please have two (2) copies of your CVI, one will be retained by the show superintendent.
Important note regarding Microchip Numbers: Due to various microchip manufacturers, we are asking that if you have a reader other than the standard Avid universal reader, please bring that with you. If the vet cannot read your chip with our universal reader, and you do not have one available, he will have your alpaca placed in a quarantine area and will check your alpaca as time permits. This is to keep the flow of traffic moving efficiently. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Compliance
(Color) Check
Compliance check will take place inside the main arena after check-in and must be completed by 7:00 pm Friday, March 23rd.
Judges
For a list of Judges and bios, for all competitions, click here.
*Halter
Show
Alpacas must be registered in the name of the current
owner as listed on the ARI Registration Certificate.
Pending Certificates will not be allowed. An "Owner
of Record for Show" entry form signed by the owner
as listed on the ARI Certificate must be submitted,
if applicable. This form is available when you register.
Each alpaca entry is $40.00.
In order to facilitate fewer class changes at check-in,
exhibitors are urged to compare their alpaca's fleece
at mid-side, closest to the skin, with the ARI color
chart and the current AOBA Show Division Handbook
color definitions when choosing the class number.
Registration of Get of Sire and Produce of Dam is available online. There is a charge of $40.00 per entry. Breeders Best of Three and Bred and Owned Yearling entries will each have a charge of $15.00 and will be accepted until end of check-in Friday March 23, 2012.
Halter Show substitutions will ONLY be allowed for
verified medical issues after the deadline. There
will be no charge for medical related substitutions. If you have questions or changes regarding Halter
Show Substitutions or any other Halter Show
issues, contact:
Kim Tollers, Show Superintendent:
608-543-3754 or info@alpacaplanet.com
GO
to www.AOBAshows.com for the latest show rule updates!
Halter
Show Attire
Attire should be neat, conservative and appropriate
for the class. Black and white are the colors requested
by MOPACA with closed toe and heel shoes. No high
heels, please.
Stall
Information
Alpaca and farm display stalls are 10 x 10 on concrete floor and cost $145.00 each ($125 ea. Early Bird Special – ends 12/16/11). There is no extra charge for electricity. There is a limit of six stalls per farm, only one for a farm display. Three alpacas are allowed per stall including cria. You may purchase additional stalls (above six), if you need, however they will be placed after all registered exhibitors primary stalls. *Only Sponsor Stalls will have gates starting in 2012. All other stalls will have 4 panels with a gate tie.
Fire
code prohibits fans, chairs, supplies, etc.
in the aisles. You will be asked to move items if not found in compliance.
Stock Terra bedding – one provided for each alpaca stall. This is a highly absorbent corrugated bedding that has minimal dust. We suggest plastic mats over this bedding. Extra Terra bedding is available for purchase for $8 per bag. Hay or straw is approved! Stall Mats are available for preorder on the registration form for $39.00 each. These mats are 9 x 9 and will be in your stall when you arrive. NOTE: The concrete floor may be slick in areas. We recommend plastic mats in the stalls to help prevent risk of injury.
If you wish to share stalls with another farm
BOTH farms must make this request during online
registration. No changes will be made at check-in.
Questions: contact: Rob Baake,
Barn Manager: rbaake45@gmail.com
or 816-720-3407 (h) 816-916-8356 (c)
Show Photography
Show Photography will be provided by:
Sans Photography
Susan Sans
22413 Hwy C
Lawson, MO 64062
816-296-3470
www.sansphoto.com
Susan will be using a Canon 7D camera and is building a white fence for the photo backdrop.
*Fleece
Show
*Fleece Show: Judging will take place on March 23, 2012 at the show, and on exhibit March 24th and 25th. You may register fleeces through the online registration
process for $35.00 per entry. Enter your 4th fleece FREE! Fleece entry
tags will be automatically completed online and
can be printed at the time of registration.
- Fleece entries must be of prime fiber, displayed full and intact in a clear plastic bag.
- Check the AOBA Show Division Handbook for current rules including fleece length requirements for Huacaya and Suri entries.
- Fleeces shall not be washed or enhanced and must be skirted and displayed cut side out for Huacaya and cut side in for Suri.
- Fleeces shall not be shown beyond 380 days of last shearing date.
- Each fleece must have a completed “Fleece Entry Tag” placed inside the bag.
- To have your fleece returned by mail, please send a pre-paid postage label with your fleece entry.
- Please make sure to sign the appropriate place on the Fleece Entry Tag if someone other than you will retrieve your fleece.
- Fleece Entries must be postmarked by March 09, 2012.
Follow the online instructions for mailing the fleece.
Questions - contact:
DeAnn Baldwin - Fleece Superintendent
785-628-6352 or deann@fairviewfarmsalpacas.com
*Handcrafters'
2 oz. Spin-Off
The AOBA certified Handcrafters' Spin-Off FINAL extended deadline is November 27, 2011. Click here for instructions or go straight to our online registration here. The fee per 2 oz. sample is $28 for non-MOPACA members and $26 for MOPACA members.
Questions - contact: DeAnn Baldwin - Fleece Superintendent
785-628-6352 or deann@fairviewfarmsalpacas.com
Fiber
Arts/Skein Competitions
Open to all! Deadline for entries
is March 9, 2012. You do not need to be
an AOBA member to enter these competitions. Go straight to our online registration here. The fee per entry is $17 for Non-MOPACA members and $14 for MOPACA members.
Questions - contact:
Sara Morris - Fiber Arts/Skein Coordinator
316-258-4036 or mias-fiberarts@mopaca.org
Sponsorship
Opportunities
We invite you to be a sponsor and receive many benefits for your generosity! Check out our new and enhanced sponsorship levels! Click here for details (available to general public in November!)
Questions - contact: Deborah Vassar, Sponsor/Vendor Coordinator
314-712-0355 or mariposafarm@gmail.com
Vendors
Vendors will be located in the arena next to the halter show rings and will be on a concrete floor. Space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Each vendor space is 10x10, at $125.00/space, and includes 1 table and 2 chairs. Electricity is available for $25.00. Vendor check-in is Friday, March 23rd, 2012 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Questions - contact: Deborah Vassar, Sponsor/Vendor Coordinator
314-712-0355 or mariposafarm@gmail.com
Silent
Auction/Herd Sire Breeding Auction
The MIAS Silent Auction will once again highlight some of your best products as well as breeding to top quality super stud herd sires. Herd sire owners will be happy to talk to you about their donations to allow you plenty of time to make your selections. Your generous donations to these auctions have allowed MOPACA to proudly donate $10,000 in 2009, 2010, and again in 2011 to the Mid-America Foundation! Proceeds for the 2012 auction will benefit the Foundation programs:
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Educational
& research programs that encourage the addition
of alpacas to existing veterinary practices.
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Enhance
the knowledge of veterinarians who are currently
treating alpacas.
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Introduce veterinary students to alpaca treatment,
care and study.
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Interface with Alpaca Research Foundation, International
Camelid Institute, other Camelid foundations and
veterinary teaching universities and Camelid studies.
Make a donation by February 9, 2012 and we will have you listed on our website and in our show book.
To make a donation or need information? Contact Sharon Heimes - Silent Auction Coordinator: Sharon.Heimes@gmail.com or 913-461-5003
Volunteers
Are you interested in getting more involved? You
can offer an hour or 8 hours of your time to help
make our show great. It is rewarding and fun to
be part of an alpaca show, especially our show. Special “thank you gift” from MOPACA will be given to our volunteers! Check the
appropriate box when you register online or contact:
Contact Info Coming Soon
Photo
Contest
See our past contest winners on our website here! We have a few new categories for our 2011 competition! Deadline for registration is March 1, 2012. The cost per entry is $10.00. Downloadable registration form is here.
Questions - contact: Debbie Hoerl - Photo Contest Coordinator
913-530-0769 or info@alpacasofmoosecreekranch.com
Show Book
Ad Specifications
(in FULL COLOR and 8½ x 11 size + direct mailed to approx. 1200 AOBA members!)
| Regular Advertising |
MOPACA Member Price |
| Full
page ad (*see bleed instructions
below) |
$750 |
$700 |
| 1/2
page ad (Size = 7.5" x 4.875") |
$550 |
$500 |
| 1/3
page ad (Size = 7.5" x 3.125") |
$350 |
$300 |
| 1/4
page ad (Size = 3.675" x 4.875") |
$250 |
$200 |
| Business
Card ad (Size = 2" x 3") |
$75 |
$65 |
| Herd sire for sale ads |
$150 |
$100 |
*BLEED
INSTRUCTION: If ad includes bleed, (meaning background
runs completely off the page), extend your design
1/8" from trim size to equal 8.75" x 11.25". Allow
1/2" from trim size to image area.
REGULAR
AD RESOLUTION: Ad resolution should be at least
300 dpi. In addition to high resolution, JPG, PDF,
EPS or TIFF files are acceptable. Files from the
following programs are also acceptable: Quark Xpress,
Pagemaker, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
If
your ad has been created using a program other than
one of these listed and additional work is required
to prepare the ad for publication, there may be
a service charge from Able Publishing. In such case,
you will be contacted with a quote before they proceed.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING: MOPACA is offering an affordable opportunity to
market your Herdsire in the "Herdsire Gallery" section
of our show book, or an alpaca for sale, in the
"For Sale" section of the book! At only $150, ($100
if you are a MOPACA member), this ad includes a photo of your alpaca, along with a 100 word description, your name, farm name, website, and email address. Photos must be submitted in high resolution-jpeg format, and the description in WORD format. All entries are subject to edit for size. This price is for Herd Sire Gallery ads and For Sale alpacas only.
If you would like Able Publishing to design your
ad, contact Steph Pride at: 785-537-0320 or steph@llamabanner.com for a quote and any additional requirements needed.
Email
your ad if less than 12 MB in size to Steph at: steph@llamabanner.com.
If ad is over 12 MB, it will need to be mailed on
a CD.
Important things to remember
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Please note in your email subject line that the
ad is for the "MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show."
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Deadline
to receive show book advertising materials is February 9, 2012.
If
mailing your ad, send your disk along with a color
proof to:
Able Printing Co.
Steph Pride
623 N Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-320-2626
steph.pride@ableprintingcompany.com
Questions: Contact: Tasha Knoblock - Show Book Coordinator
785-284-2589 (h), 785-547-5573 (c)
email: tknoblock@yahoo.com.
Publicity Coordinator is Kim Baake
816-720-3407 email: newfenwick@centurylink.net
Education Classes - click here for info
Friday Night Meet & Greet
(The Meet & Greet is enhanced this year, and will be in lieu of a Saturday night banquet.). The Meet & Greet is designed for exhibitors to come and relax after a long day of traveling and setup; to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a cash bar and meet other exhibitors, as well as visit with the Meet & Greet sponsors! It will be located in the main arena, along the east wall of bleachers. We will make some early announcements at this time, special awards, and showcase the Silent Auction/Super Studs.
The schedule is as follows:
4:30 – Cash bar opens – let the mingling begin!
5:00 – Food line opens (free to exhibitors)
5:00 – Showcased Silent Auction Super Studs for review
5:30 – Appreciation Announcements: Dale Pessin, Event Coordinator
5:45 - Announcements of Fleece, Spin-Off, Fiber Arts, and Photo Contest awards.
6:00 - MOPACA guest speakers: TBD
7:00 - M&G closed
Question - contact: Stacey Hopson, Meet & Greet Coordinator
Staceyml78@yahoo.com
Venue
- The American Royal Hale Arena
The American Royal is a 14 acre complex located
in the historic River Bottoms District 5 minutes
from downtown Kansas City. www.americanroyal.com
1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO
Directions:
(click HERE for interactive map)
From
the Northwest (St. Joseph): Take I-29 South
to 169 South (over Broadway Bridge) to I-35 South
to 12th Street. Exit and turn right, ½ mile to Genessee,
turn left at Genessee, Follow Kemper Arena signs.
From the Northeast (Iowa, Liberty, MO): Take I-35 South to I-70 east (one half mile), take I-70 east to I-670 West (one mile), take Genesse exit – turn left on Genesse
From the West: Take I-70 East to I-670 East,
exit at Genessee and turn right.
From the East: Take I-70 West to I-670 West,
exit at Wyoming/Genessee/Kemper Arena exit. Turn
left on Genessee.
From the South: Take I-35 North to I-670
West, exit at Wyoming/Genessee/Kemper Arena exit.
Turn left on Genessee.
Lodging
Host Hotels
-
Click HERE for information on The Q-Hotel.
RV
sites
Plenty of RV sites are available behind the Hale
Arena for $25.00 per night. Electricity is available
but no water hook-ups. There are showers in the facility. Reserve your spot online
at registration. Spots will be assigned on a first
come basis.
Other
Show Information
Please direct any other questions to:
Dale Pessin, Event Coordinator
314-614-7375 email: dale@pessin.net
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WiFi Internet Access at the facility is available for $10 – Register online for the code, or pay $10.00 at the door!
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An event photographer will be on site Saturday and Sunday.
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Food and drink concessions will be available Saturday and Sunday.
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Smoking, and pets are not permitted in the facility.
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Please fill out your emergency contact information and leave at your stalls.
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As a courtesy to your fellow exhibitors, please do not tear down until end of show on Sunday.
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If you are not a show exhibitor, no outside sales of animals are permitted at this venue. If you are not a show exhibitor, no animals or trailers with animals will be allowed at this venue from 7:00 a.m. March 23rd, through 8 p.m. March 25th.
The
entire MIAS show committee thanks you for your support
and we wish you an enjoyable and fun filled weekend
with us in Kansas City!
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