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Chair: Sheri Hunt-Smith
sheri@alpacasofyork 717-495-8979 Volunteer coordinator: Julie Wysong juliesalpacas@gmail.com 717-359-9989 The Volunteer Schedule is now live! Without the help of our fantastic Members and Volunteers, we could never manage this huge project. The Farm Show runs the first week of January each year. Members in good standing will also be able to submit products to sell. So get busy creating with PA Alpaca fiber now! Contact Sheri Hunt - Smith (see above) for more information. |
The commission schedule has been adjusted slightly to take into account the longer daily shift time and those that have contributed their time to dyeing/labeling yarn/socks etc (which will be considered shifts).
Farm Members sending product but not volunteering any time: 25%, Associates 35%
Farm Members volunteering 1 shift 20%, Associates 30%
Farm Members volunteering 2 shifts 15%, Associates 25%
Farm Members volunteering 3 shifts 10%, Associates 20%
Farm Members volunteering 4-5 shifts 5%, Associates 15%
Farm Members volunteering 6 or more shifts 0%, Associates 10%
Volunteering for 4 or more shifts entitles you to stay at the house PAOBA rents for volunteers free of charge.
Farm Members sending product but not volunteering any time: 25%, Associates 35%
Farm Members volunteering 1 shift 20%, Associates 30%
Farm Members volunteering 2 shifts 15%, Associates 25%
Farm Members volunteering 3 shifts 10%, Associates 20%
Farm Members volunteering 4-5 shifts 5%, Associates 15%
Farm Members volunteering 6 or more shifts 0%, Associates 10%
Volunteering for 4 or more shifts entitles you to stay at the house PAOBA rents for volunteers free of charge.
It can be cold. It can be dusty. It can be hard on your feet. But the take away is bringing a smile to the faces of everyone who encounters an alpaca at Farm Show. It may be their very first time seeing these creatures and we have the exciting chance to educate them regarding all the wonderful aspects of owning alpacas.
You will spend the day with alpaca owners, breeders, enthusiasts and I guarantee you will walk away with some new nugget of information. It may be related to fleece, showmanship, herd health, or how to manage your farm business. No matter what, Farm Show is the mecca of agricultural and creative experience. The Alpaca Princess will be there along with other Royalty. The 4H and youth programs will show the animals. Fleece will be transformed into beautiful shawls.
Every year we have been offered more space and participation at the Show. It is so exciting to see our booth develop, offering PA Preferred products, hand dyed yarn, an array of alpaca items, as well as demos of hand-spinning, weaving, knitting/crocheting, needle felting, etc. Of course selfies with an alpaca are a must!!
When the time rolls around, please consider signing of for a few shifts during the event. Volunteers coming from out of the area may have the option to stay in a rented house nearby the Farm Show Complex - a chance for more alpaca conversation and camaraderie at the end of the day. Parking passes will be granted to Volunteers as well. Come be part of the excitement!
You will spend the day with alpaca owners, breeders, enthusiasts and I guarantee you will walk away with some new nugget of information. It may be related to fleece, showmanship, herd health, or how to manage your farm business. No matter what, Farm Show is the mecca of agricultural and creative experience. The Alpaca Princess will be there along with other Royalty. The 4H and youth programs will show the animals. Fleece will be transformed into beautiful shawls.
Every year we have been offered more space and participation at the Show. It is so exciting to see our booth develop, offering PA Preferred products, hand dyed yarn, an array of alpaca items, as well as demos of hand-spinning, weaving, knitting/crocheting, needle felting, etc. Of course selfies with an alpaca are a must!!
When the time rolls around, please consider signing of for a few shifts during the event. Volunteers coming from out of the area may have the option to stay in a rented house nearby the Farm Show Complex - a chance for more alpaca conversation and camaraderie at the end of the day. Parking passes will be granted to Volunteers as well. Come be part of the excitement!