activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Administers youth membership and awards programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers youth memberships (ages 7–17), allocates $15 from each youth membership fee to fund a Youth Awards Program, and provides a $250 award for qualifying youth and a $500 award for qualifying Senior Youth.
- Educating the public and members on llama and alpaca care Camelid and Donkey Reproduction & Management EducationOrganizes events and provides educational resources to members and the public on the breeding, raising, care, and use of llamas and alpacas, including a manual for 4H projects.
- Educating the public and members on llama and alpaca care Camelid and Donkey Reproduction & Management EducationOrganizes events and provides educational resources to members and the public about the breeding, raising, care, and use of llamas and alpacas. This includes publishing a manual for 4H projects and supporting events that promote these animals.
- Farm and Ranch Member Directory Member and Industry Directory ServicesProvides a directory listing and profile page on its website for farm or ranch members.
- Member Lending Library Library Access & Lending ServicesOperates a lending library for members, allowing them to check out up to 3 items for a three-week term.
- Member-exclusive content and communications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProvides members with access to exclusive articles and posts on their website and sends timely email messages regarding events, activities, governmental issues, and camelid medical news.
- Operates a member lending library Library Access & Lending ServicesProvides members access to a lending library with checkout of up to 3 items for a three-week term, supporting education and resource sharing on llama and alpaca husbandry.
- Operating a lending library Library Access & Lending ServicesOperates a lending library for members, allowing them to check out up to 3 items for a three-week term.
- Organizes educational events and outreach on llama and alpaca care Camelid and Donkey Reproduction & Management EducationHosts events to educate members and the public on the breeding, raising, care, and use of llamas and alpacas, promoting professional and positive engagement with the animals and their owners.
- Provides member communications and online resourcesSends timely email updates on events, activities, government issues, and camelid medical news, and offers members access to exclusive articles, posts, and online directory listings for farms and ranches.
- Providing member-exclusive resources and communications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionOffers members a directory listing, discounted advertising rates in The RMLA Journal, access to exclusive articles, and timely email updates on events, activities, governmental issues, and camelid medical news.
- Providing youth awards Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers awards of $500 for qualifying RMLA Senior Youth and $250 for qualifying RMLA Youth (ages 7-17), funded in part by youth membership fees.
- Publication of "The Journal of RMLA" Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes "The Journal of RMLA" four times a year, distributing it to members. The journal contains stories, health information, seasonal advice, and event listings related to llamas and alpacas, with members also receiving access to the archive and discounted advertising rates.
- Publishes educational materials and periodicals for membersProduces and distributes "The Journal of RMLA" quarterly to members, maintains an archive of past issues, and publishes a 4H manual covering care, feeding, grooming, training, and husbandry of llamas and alpacas.
- Publishing "The Journal of RMLA" Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes "The Journal of RMLA" four times a year, distributing it to members and providing access to archives, featuring stories, health information, seasonal advice, and event listings.
- Supporting llama and alpaca events Camelid and Donkey Reproduction & Management EducationSupports events for llamas, alpacas, and their owners' farms and ranches to promote the animals in a positive and professional manner.
- Youth Awards Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers awards of $500 for qualifying RMLA Senior Youth and $250 for qualifying RMLA Youth (ages 7-17), funded in part by allocating $15 from each youth membership fee.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Accessible Educational Materials accessible educationThe organization aims to make educational materials accessible, especially to young people, by keeping costs low and ensuring content is easy to understand, thereby broadening participation and knowledge dissemination.
- Accessible education for youth accessible educationThe organization prioritizes accessibility for young learners by keeping educational materials low-cost and easy to understand, ensuring that youth can engage meaningfully with llama and alpaca knowledge.
- Accessible educational content for youth accessible educationDesigns educational materials to be affordable and easy to understand, specifically to engage younger audiences and lower barriers to entry for future enthusiasts.
- Board-Committee Liaison System board_committee_liaison_modelThe organization employs a board liaison system to connect committees with the board, ensuring alignment and support for committee activities and fostering effective governance.
- Event-Based Marketing and Outreach event-based marketing and outreachThe organization utilizes events as a marketing tool to promote llamas and alpacas in a positive and professional manner, engaging both members and the public.
- Event-based outreach and public promotion event-based marketing and outreachEvents serve a dual purpose: promoting llamas and alpacas positively to the public while simultaneously advancing educational goals, using outreach as a platform for professional visibility and engagement.
- Events as dual-purpose tools for outreach and education event-based marketing and outreachUtilizes events not only for education but also as a marketing strategy to promote llamas and alpacas positively and professionally to the public, enhancing visibility and understanding.
- Member-Led and Thematic Education member-led educationThe organization delivers education about llama and alpaca husbandry and utilization through member-organized events and by organizing educational resources into thematic categories to support comprehensive learning for members and the public.
- Member-led education model member-led educationEducation about llama and alpaca husbandry and utilization is delivered through member-organized events, leveraging community expertise and peer-to-peer learning to enhance engagement and knowledge sharing.
- Member-led events as educational vehicles member-led educationLeverages member-organized events to deliver practical education on llama and alpaca husbandry and utilization, promoting peer-to-peer learning and active member engagement.
- Open and Inclusive Membership open_membership_modelThe organization adopts an open membership model, welcoming all individuals interested in llamas and alpacas to foster a broad and inclusive community.
- Open membership to expand community engagement open_membership_modelThe organization adopts an open membership model to welcome all individuals interested in llamas and alpacas, broadening participation and fostering inclusive community involvement in its activities and mission.
- Open membership to grow community engagement open_membership_modelThe organization adopts an open membership model to welcome all individuals interested in llamas and alpacas, fostering inclusivity and broad-based participation in the community.
- Thematic organization of educational resources thematic educational resource organizationEducational materials are structured around thematic categories to support systematic learning and ease of access for members seeking knowledge on specific aspects of llama and alpaca care and use.
- Thematic organization of educational resources thematic educational resource organizationStructures educational materials into thematic categories to improve accessibility and comprehension, supporting systematic learning about llama and alpaca care and uses.
- Universal focus on education for members and public public and member educationEducation is a core mechanism for increasing understanding of llama and alpaca care, breeding, raising, and utilization, targeting both members and the general public to build broader knowledge and appreciation.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Lending Library
Provides RMLA members with access to borrow up to three items for three weeks, including books, DVDs, and articles on llama and alpaca care, breeding, fiber, packing, and related topics.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Christina Abel Partner — Chairperson for Nominations and Elections committee
- Constant Contact Partner — Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
- Heather Rohlwing Partner — Chairperson for Youth, 4-H, FFA committee
- ILA Network — Source of shared educational brochures and newsletters used in the lending library.
- ISU Extension Office Partner — Co-publisher of educational materials on guard llamas.
- Karen Miller Partner — Chairperson for Bookstore – Distribution committee
- Kathy Stanko Partner — Chairperson for Website – Content committee
- Lougene Baird Partner — Chairperson for Bylaws and History committees
- Marilyn Arnold Partner — Chairperson for Bookstore – Accounting and Finance committees
- Mary Wickman Partner — Chairperson for Education, Events & Marketing committee
- Mary Wickman Partner — Event Chairperson responsible for receiving and processing RMLA-sponsored event applications.
- National 4H Council Partner — The Youth Lama Project Manual is approved by the National 4H Council.
- PBS-NOVA Partner — Provider of documentary content on llamas used in the library collection.
- RMLA Members Partner — Members organize events for the association.
- Ron Baird Partner — Chairperson for Research committee
- Sandy Lockwood Partner — Chairperson for Library committee