Upcoming NSAA Events in 2017
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July, 22, 2017
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
NSAA Summer Social
Sentinel Ranch 600 Smith Road, Camano Island, WA NSAA will host a Wine & Cheese tasting. Enjoy a casual summer afternoon on Camano Island at Sentinel Ranch Alpacas. NSAA members, or folks interested in becoming members are invited. Please join us! The Board will be providing snacks and beverages as we share our recent experiences and learnings.
Additionally, we have three Board positions up for election this year. We will be discussing nominations and the voting process at the social. If you would like to nominate a member or yourself for the board, please email us at info@northsoundalpacas.org or speak with any Board member at the Social. RSVP requested - please email info@northsoundalpacas.org |
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Jan 28, 2017
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
You're invited to our casual dinner gathering to meet your alpaca neighbors and talk alpaca. Open to NSAA members and anyone interested in alpacas.
A private room at Il Granaio Italian Restaurant in Mt. Vernon will be reserved for our group. Enjoy a delicious dinner including bruschetta appetizer, your choice of soup or salad, and 3 different pasta selections served family-style. Price is $20 per person and includes tax & gratuity. No-host beer, wine and beverages. Dessert provided compliments of NSAA. Our focus will be socializing! Let's get to know member farms and alpaca breeeders, work together to exchange ideas, and support one another! Space limited to 30 persons. Reservations required. Please pay in advance to secure your reservation no later than Tues, Jan 24th. info@northsoundalpacas.org |
2016 Events
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July 30, 2016
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
NSAA Summer Social & Elections
Bakerview Park 3101 East Fir St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Pack up your favorite picnic goodies and share a relaxing afternoon outdoors with your alpaca neighbors. Learn what's new & exciting at Fiber Fusion NW this year. Vote for new Directors to our Board. What to bring... The park offers picnic tables, but you may want to bring your own comfy chairs, or picnic blanket. This is a BYOP (bring your own picnic) event. Cast Your Ballot! Voting for 2 Directorships will take place at the Picnic Social. Not able to attend? Contact any Director to submit a proxy ballot. We proudly announce the candidates running for office:
The picnic social is open to NSAA members and anyone else interested in alpacas. Voting is open only to current NSAA Farm members. We look forward to seeing YOU all at the park! |
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October 15-16, 2016
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Fiber Fusion Northwest
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA 6th Annual Natural Fiber Expo & Fleece Show. An innovative approach to the world of natural fibers. Fleece Shows and Sales, vendors, classes, free demonstrations, fiber arts show, live fiber animal exhibit and more... Visit www.fiberfusion.net for more details, or contact a show chairperson at info@fiberfusion.net View the video of Fiber Fusion Northwest 2012. |
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April 9, 2016
10 am - 4 pm |
Educational Seminar -
EPD's and Histograms - The Game Changer at Alfy's Pizza 1020 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290 Join us for a day of fun, food and education as Jamie Richard & Steve Johnson of Paca Paradise Ranch present us with this interesting seminar. We will learn what EPD's are, and how they can take your farm to the next level. Click to view the class outline. Lunch will be available to purchase at Alfy's. Open to anyone interested in attending. FREE to NSAA Farm Members! Registration required-use button below. NSAA Associate Members - $50; Non-members - $100 All prices based on maximum of 2 persons per farm. Associate and Non-members may pay on-line or by check (payable to NSAA, and mailed to PO Box 1131, Stanwood, WA 98292 |
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February 6, 2016
4:00 - 6:00 pm 
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NSAA Winter Social
at The Hungry Pelican 113 Avenue C, Snohomish, WA You're invited to our casual dinner gathering to meet your alpaca neighbors and talk alpaca. Open to NSAA members and anyone interested in alpacas. The entire restaurant will be ours! Owner/Chef Tera Kelly works with local farms and will create an amazing buffet especially for NSAA. Ms. Tera will prepare for us her famous Beef Medallions, Chicken Marsala, Salad, Dessert & Drink for a special price of $25.00 per plate. No host bar offering beer & wine. Our guest speaker will be Carrie Brausieck from Snohomish County Conservation. Ms. Carrie will talk about your pastures... Are they healthy? Will you be able to provide your alpacas healthy pastures for the upcoming seasons? How can you turn your manure piles into successful compost? Please RSVP!!! Marlene @ Longneckers Alpacas 425-773-8860 |
2015 Events
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July 25th, 2015
12:30pm to 4pm 
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NSAA Summer Social
Hosted by John & Lynne Sheppard of Maple Ridge Farm 8917 182nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 360-618-2981 Saturday, July 25th, 12:30pm - 4pm Open to NSAA Members and any interested parties Join your fellow alpaca ranchers for our annual Summer Social after attending the Pasture Maintenance education event. Bring a fleece for the skirting table demo, stories of this years cria to share, and relax & enjoy the camaraderie. We will also be announcing the results of the 2015 NSAA Board elections and holding a brief general meeting. This will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share according to your last name: A-H: Salad or Fruit/Veggies I-P: Hot Dish Q-Z: Desert NSAA will be providing beverages and plates/cups/utensils. Any questions, please email info@northsoundalpacas.org for additional information. |
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July 25th, 2015
10am to 12pm 
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NSAA Pasture Maintenance Training Session
Hosted by David, Glenn, & Tim of Paca Pride Guest Ranch 28311 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls, WA (360) 691-3395 Saturday, July 25th, 10am - 12pm Free for NSAA Members; $25 at door for non-members Need some tips and tricks on keeping your pastures healthy? Come learn all about permaculture from the 2008 & 2012 Merit Farm award winners at Paca Pride Guest Ranch. We'll tour the meadow and learn how they have developed and sustained a natural ecosystem that benefits their alpaca herd. Afterwards, head to the NSAA Summer Social to share your learning's and socialize with the other alpaca owners. Please RSVP via email to info@northsoundalpacas.org by July 22nd so we can provide the farm with a headcount. |
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May 30th, 2015
11am to 1pm 
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NSAA Openherd Website Training Session
Alfy's Pizza 3405 173rd Place NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Saturday, May 30th, 11am - 1pm Free for NSAA Members; $25 at door for non-members Join the NSAA Board to learn how to utilize the Openherd website. This free online tool can help you track each of your alpacas information, list them for sale or breeding, and provides your farm with an instant online professional presence. All you need to bring is your laptop and your alpacas information, and we can help you get started! |
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May 9-10, 2015
9am to 5pm |
CABA Classic Alpaca Show
Portland EXPO Center - Hall D, Portland, OR Saturday & Sunday, May 9th - 10th, 9am - 5pm Hope to see you at the annual alpaca show sponsored by the Columbia Alpaca Breeders Association (CABA)! Great opportunity to show support for our sister alpaca associations and win some ribbons at the same time. Click here for the CABA Classic Show website. |
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April 18th, 2015
10am to 4pm 
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Unfortunately the Vet seminar has been canceled due to lack of registrations, more information will be communicated in the May newsletter, and we'll discuss rescheduling the clinic at the NSAA Summer Social on July 25th.
NSAA's 1st Educational Seminar for 2015! Alpaca Medical Emergencies & Cria Birthing Education Seminar 2015 #1 Saturday, April 18th, 10am - 4pm Cost: $50.00 per NSAA Member or $ 75.00 per non-Member Location: Puget Sound Veterinary Clinic in Mount Vernon, WA. Click here for Further Details & Registration. |
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March 28-29, 2015
8:30am to 5pm |
Alpacapalooza Alpaca Show
Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield, WA Saturday & Sunday, March 28th - 29th, 8:30am - 5pm Hope to see you at the annual alpaca show sponsored by the Alpaca Association of Western Washington (AAWW)! Great opportunity to show support for our sister alpaca associations and win some ribbons at the same time. Click here for AAWW's Alpacapalooza Show website. |
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January 17, 2015
4 pm - 8 pm 
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NSAA Winter Social & General Meeting
at Rhodes River Ranch in Arlington, WA Saturday, January 17th, 4pm - 8pm 4pm Social Hour/ No Host Bar Opens 6pm Dinner 7:15ish Review of 2014 & Q&A Session Thanks to everyone who showed up, was great to see new and old faces alike, and get 2015 started off right! |
2014 Events
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October 18-19, 2014
January 25, 2014 
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Fiber Fusion Northwest
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA 4th Annual Natural Fiber Expo & Fleece Show. An innovative approach to the world of natural fibers. Vendors, classes, demos, fiber arts contest, and more... Visit www.fiberfusion.net for more details, or contact a show chairperson at info@fiberfusion.net View the video of Fiber Fusion Northwest 2012. NSAA Winter Social at Rhodes River Ranch in Arlington, WA NSAA Winter Social to be held at Rhodes River Ranch, located at 22016 Entsminger Rd, Arlington, WA 98223. There will be a buffet style dinner. |
2013 Events
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October 19-20, 2013
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Fiber Fusion Northwest
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA 3rd Annual Natural Fiber Expo & Fleece Show. An innovative approach to the world of natural fibers. Vendors, classes, demos, fiber arts contest, and more... Plus an Alpaca Fleece Show judged by Babs Manion under International Rules! Visit www.fiberfusion.net for more details, or contact Lisa Lewis, Show Chairperson. View the video of Fiber Fusion Northwest 2012. |
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August 17, 2013
10 am - 4 pm 
Color Genetics Seminar 2011
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Color Genetics & EPD Seminar
The Farmhouse Restaurant, Mount Vernon, WA Join us as we learn more about the fascinating world of color and EPD's (Estimated Progeny Differences) in camelids. Industry expert, Dr. Andy Merriwether, will teach this interesting 6 hour class. It will follow-up on the class taught in 2011 and will bring new info to the table with the discussion of EPD's. Bring your ARI certificates and questions! Dr. Andrew Merriwether Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Biology Director Graduate Studies for the Department of Anthropology at Binghamton University in New York. His research involves identifying the genes involved in coat and skin color of Camelids. He has written several articles on alpaca color genetics including BEW’s. Dr. Merriwether and his wife own Nyala Farms in Southern New York. Coffee, hot tea and water will be provided. Lunch may be purchased by attendees for a short list of selected menu items ranging in price from $8 - $13. Open to anyone interested in attending.
Payment by check or PayPal. Please use the registration form below for either payment method.
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July 21, 2013
1:00 pm 
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NSAA Summer Social
at Crimping River Fiber Mill, Camano Island, WA General meeting and annual Summer Social!
Open to all - NSAA members and anyone interested in NSAA! It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share and Join us! |
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January 26, 2013 6 pm - 9 pm 
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NSAA Winter Social at The Farmhouse Restaurant in Mount Vernon, WA Join us for our annual Winter Social! Networking opportunities and program. Open to NSAA members and anyone interested in NSAA! Join us! |
2012 Events
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October 20 & 21, 2012
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Fiber Fusion Northwest
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA 2nd Annual Natural Fiber Expo & Fleece Show. An innovative approach to the world of natural fibers. Vendors, classes, demos, fiber arts contest, and more... Plus an Alpaca Fleece Show judged by Ruth Elvestad under International Rules! Visit www.fiberfusion.net for more details, or contact Lisa Lewis, Show Chairperson. View the video of Fiber Fusion Northwest 2012. |
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August 18, 2012
1 pm 
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Composting - Large Animal Mortalities & Manure Management Skagit County Extension Office, Burlington, WA
Speaker: Caitlin Price, Snohomish County Farm Planner. In this educational seminar, you will learn to safely, and correctly, compost large animal carcasses on your farm. Save money by avoiding costly disposal services. Caitlin will also teach us how to correctly, and safely, compost alpaca manure. Are you interested in selling your alpaca manure for additional farm income? Caitlin will teach us how to get started, and will answer all your composting questions. This event will be held at the Skagit County Extension Office, 11768 Westar Lane, Suite A, Burlington, WA 98233. Light snack & beverage provided. $30 per person For pre-registration and payment by check, use the button below: No pre-registration refunds will be given for no-shows or cancellations.
We'll be accepting participants the day of the seminar. Pay at the door for $35 per person. |
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July 22, 2012
1 pm |
NSAA Summer Social
at Long Neckers Alpaca Ranch in Lake Stevens, WA Join us at Long Neckers Alpaca Ranch for our general meeting and annual Summer Social! Our program includes a presentation on Alternative Feeding - Growing your own Fodder Crop by David Capocci of Paca Pride Guest Ranch. Learn more about our upcoming Fiber Fusion show and an upcoming educational event. Network with fellow alpaca owners and breeders, and enjoy a great lunch. Open to all - NSAA members and anyone interested in NSAA! It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share and Join Us! |
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January, 28, 2012 6 pm - 9 pm 
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NSAA Winter Social at The Farmhouse Restaurant in Mount Vernon, WA Join us for our annual Winter Social! Networking opportunities and program including interesting presentations, Fiber Fusion show update, and unveiling of our new website and marketing opportunity! Open to NSAA members and anyone interested in NSAA! Join us! |
2011 Events
Be sure to scroll down to view photo galleries of some of the exciting events NSAA participated in during 2011.
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November 5, 2011
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Low Cost Gelding Clinic
with Dr. Jake Searle of Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic Available to NSAA members AND friends! |
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October 15-16, 2011
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Fiber Fusion Northwest
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA Natural Fiber Expo & Alpaca Fleece Show www.fiberfusion.net |
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August 19, 2011
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Color Genetics Seminar
with Dr. Andrew Merriwether PhD at The Farmhouse Restaurant in Mount Vernon, WA |
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July 10, 2011
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NSAA Summer Social
at Paca Pride Guest Ranch in Granite Falls, WA Social Media & Photography presentations, Voting - ballots collected, Potluck, General meeting, Team Fiber Fusion meeting. |
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May 15, 2011
1 pm |
Team Fiber Fusion
Planning meeting and BBQ |
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March 19 & 20, 2011
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March 5 & 6, 2011
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Basic Farm Sorter Workshop
at Casa de Arboles in Monroe, WA Two day fiber sorter class taught by judge Ruth Elvestad. |
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January 29, 2011
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NSAA Winter Social
at The Farmhouse Restaurant in Mount Vernon, WA Join us for networking opportunities and Fiber Fusion show update. Open to NSAA members and anyone interested in NSAA! |
NSAA Winter Social - 2011.
2010 News & Events
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July 2010
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Board of Directors ballots counted & results announced.
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June 26, 2010
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_NSAA Summer Social
at CountryTime Alpacas in Sedro Woolley, WA Camelidynamics Handling Clinic, general meeting, and potluck picnic. Ballots collected. |
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January 30, 2010
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NSAA Winter Social
Held at home of Harmony Farms in Mount Vernon, WA General meeting & Peru trip presentation. |
2009 News & Events
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September 14, 2009
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Fiber Evaluation Workshop
at Chuckanut Alpaca Ranch in Mount Vernon, WA Instructor: AOBA Fleece Judge, Ruth Elvestad |
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July 19, 2009
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NSAA Summer Social
at Little Norway Alpacas in Acme, WA Speaker & General meeting. |
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February 28, 2009
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_NSAA Winter Social
at Max Dale's Restaurant in Mount Vernon, WA |
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January 2009
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Non-profit filing submitted for 501(c) status.
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2008 News & Events
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November 15, 2008
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General membership meeting
at Elizabeth Reed's home in Mt. Vernon, WA Meeting and Fiber Processing talk. Over 20 people enjoyed a social evening with a delicious potlluck. |
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October 18, 2008
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Camelidynamics Clinic
at Camelot Ranch Alpacas in Ferndale, WA 8 farms participated in a full day of instruction. |
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September 20, 2008
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First General Meeting
held at Denlyn Alpaca Farm in Ferndale, WA |
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September 2008
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Fiber Work Days helped NSAA collect over
500 lbs alpaca fiber collected for AFCNA. |