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VCR Alpaca Colourbration Web site
VCR Colourbration Major Sponsor
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The latest "YARN" will be here shortly.
Click for March '09 "The Yarn"
Comments & Content for
" The Yarn" - Shirley Hurley
The VCR Web site - Lorna Hooper
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Your Committee
Executive
Vice President: Russell Holmes
Secretary: Jenn Errey
Treasurer: Cherie Matheson
Committee Members
Web Site Editor: Lorna Hooper
Yarn Editor: Shirley Hurley
Member: Alan Breese
Member: Wendy Hart
Member:Jillian Holmes
Regional Marketing Rep: Prue Walduck
Fleece Liaison Officer: Judy Craig
Animal Health & Welfare Officer: Anne Sales
Membership Services:Shirley Hurley
Show Catalogues: Mike Heafield
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VCR Breeder Web sites
Click in the map of Victoria below for an interactive map to the websites of Members of the VCR:
- Baarrooka
- Black Stump
- Blackwood
- Briarmist
- Bryn-Aitken
- Bywong
- Camelot
- Chrysalis
- Coricancha
- Dandura
- Davidalla
- Flowerdale
- Graceville Downs
- Greenvale
- Greygum
- Highfields
- Jigaru
- Kenilworth Park
- Kingsview
- Lee Carrow
- Manna-Gum
- MarionVale
- Millduck
- Myst-B-Haven
- Naliandrah
- Parrindi
- Pinjarra
- Running Creek
- Sadahali
- Samaria Valley
- Surilana
- Surtierra
- Thoona
- Wardlaws
- Wintersun
- Wykeham Park
- Yaamba
Welcome
to the Victorian Central Region of the Australian Alpaca Association
Home | Show Results | Alpaca of the Year
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VCR Education Seminar
Marketing & Selling: Tips & Techniques for Effectively Marketing your Alpaca Enterprise Seminar.
Robert Ganes (Canchones Alpaca Stud) is presenting his very popular seminar covering tips and hints on how to manage your alpaca stud to optimise the impact of effective marketing and selling strategies. Newcomers as well as old hands in the industry will gain much from attending this seminar.
Date: Sunday 4th July 2010
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Bywong Alpaca Stud, 701 Mt William Road Lancefield (Vicki Hilder).
Cost : $45/per head /$60/per couple (GST not applicable, no GST charged)
Attached plse find a brochure advertising the Marketing Alpacas Workshop the VCR committee has arranged for our members.
Click here for the brochure which includes a tear-off reservation form, instructions for bookings and payment as well as instructions on how to get to the workshop.
Don't miss this training opportunity.Book your place now & add it to your diary. See you there!
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If you missed out on visiting the Open Farms of the VCR during our 2nd National Alpaca Week in 2010, you will still be welcome at any of the Farms listed on our web site Just give them a call!
Click here for the VCR NAW Open Farms for 2010
Most of our Open Farms are an easy couple of hours drive from any urban centre.
Celebrate with us our 2009-2010 Cria Drop.
Plan a day on a ‘Paca Trail in Autumn in our glorious Victorian Central Region.
Come and see these wonderful animals on Open Farms.
Pat a ‘Paca. Learn about their fleece. See operational farms.
Tahara Zabar, 2009 VCR Suri Alpaca of the Year
Visit an alpaca farm in your area. Get up close and personal with alpacas!!
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VCR WEBSITE UPGRADE & LOGO COMPETITION
Announcing the VCR Logo competition.
Create your region’s future look.
The plan is to have a new look to for 2010.
The VCR Committee is reviewing the VCR public image and wants you to suggest how we should present ourselves to the world. A new logo & tag for publications, web site, letterhead and other communications are planned but needs your input.
A visual logo that captures the concept of the Vic Central Region membership is required and needs your imaginations to be working overtime. Get those right brain creative juices working and pens doodling to draft a concept logo for your region and be in the running to win a mixed half dozen of quality Central Victorian regional wines. Add a tag line suggestion for a bonus surprise.
Tag line suggestions so far include:
VCR – The Heart (Heartland) of Australia’s Alpaca Industry
VCR – The “Very Centre”(Get it?? Get it???) of Australia’s Alpaca Industry (or Production)
Entries to be received by COB Friday 12th February 2010 by the VCR secretary (emails and letters will be accepted).
The judging panel is the VCR committee. Prize for the winning entry has been donated by Errydge Park Suris and will be presented to the creator of the winning entry at the VCR OGM on Saturday 17/04/09.
VCR are finalising the redesign and upgrade of this Web site
The plan is to have a new look for 2010.
You have a rare opportunity to get images of your animals and your property on the first cut of the new site.
If you can supply images like the ones used on this page that Dandura Alpacas has (see above), please send your images and content to Lorna Hooper or you can contact me on 03 57938131 after 7.00 PM.
Click here to view a few more images contributed by Dandura Alpacas for VCR Web site Upgrade
Click on the links below to view Videos contributed by Davidalla Alpacas for Web site Upgrade
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Keep up with the Events and Activities scheduled for 2010 in the Victoria Central Regions
Click here for VCR Calendar of Events 2010
For events of the other regions of the AAA
"AAA Web site. Calendar of Events - 2009"
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Upcoming VCR Shows & Events
2010 Australian Sheep & Wool Show - Bendigo. Victorian Alpaca Expo. 16-18 July 2010
Attached please find the ASWS (Australian Sheep & Wool Show) entry form and associated documents.
Please note that the closing date for entries is: 11 June 2010 COB (Friday).
Also attached is the Sunday promotional display opportunity offered to show entrants.
We look forward to seeing you all there with your beautiful show alpacas.
Click here for 2010 ASWS Entry Forms
Click here for 2010 ASWS Schedule & Associated Documents
Click here for 2010 ASWS Entry Sunday Promotional Display Opportunity
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Ballarat Sheep & Alpaca Show - Ballarat. Sunday. 25 July 2010
Attached please find the entry documents and associated documents for an excellent show for folk wanting to hone their Alpaca Showing and Show Stewarding expertise.
Click here for 2010 Ballarat Show Entry Forms, Schedule & Associated Documents
Please note that the closing date for entries is: 2 July 2010 COB (Friday).
Convenor is Shane Carey of Malakai Alpacas.
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Pinnaroo Show & Field Day - Trade Space Marketing Opportunity
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Some of you may be interested in participating with a trade display at the Pinaroo Show later this year in October.
Click here for 2010 Pinnaroo Show Trade Space Form
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National Show & Sale - 14-17 October 2010
This year the brand new Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) in Tamworth, described as the “Opera House of Horses” will host the National Show and Sale.
Click here for the first newsletter about the forthcoming 2010 AAA National Show & Sale
It promises to be a fabulous experience for all those considering trekking from Vic all the way to north NSW for this event.
News and updates will also be published in The Yarn as well as on our VCR web site
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For results from recent VCR Shows click on the links below:
* Wodonga Alpaca Show 2010 - Here soon.
* Alpaca Colourbration August 2009
* Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show 2009
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VCR Expenditure Reimbursement Claim Form
To claim repayment of expenses incurred while conducting approved business on behalf of the VCS, use the attached claim form available at the following link click here*
Property Identification Codes (PIC)
From 30/06/09 Alpaca Owners must have a PIC for each property where alpaca stock are held. For application form is click here*
Wether Alert
* To find wethers available in VCR click here*
To apply to be part of the Wether Alert program click here.
* Download the "AAFL FLEECE MANUAL" (size is approx 1MB)
* List of Shearer's servicing the VCR is now available as a word document.
* "Administrative Protocol for Exhibitors and Organisers" PDF or Word
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