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AlpacaGram 12.41 | Cheryl Gehly Retirement Announcement

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After much thought and review of her life responsibilities, Cheryl Gehly has decided to retire from the alpaca industry. Cheryl has served the industry with immense dedication, boundless energy, and a deep love for fleece. We will certainly miss her commitment and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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AlpacaGram 12.40 | Celebrate Alpaca All Month Long

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AOA has declared July National Alpaca Fleece Month in celebration of alpaca's natural fiber! Share your fleece, open your gates, and show the world what makes alpaca fiber so exceptional. Let’s make this month a showcase of quality, care, and community.

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AlpacaGram 12.39 | Final Chance to Enter Your Fleece in the National Show!

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The final day to register for the 2025 AOA National Fleece Show, presented by D'Lux Meadow Alpacas and Tierra Prometida Alpacas, is tomorrow, June 28. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the action and showcase your fleece on the national stage!

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AlpacaGram 12.38 | Final Call to Enter the Photo & Video Contest!

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Time is almost up! The deadline to enter the 2025 AOA National Photo & Video Contest is June 23—just days away. Don't miss your chance to showcase your creativity and share your passion for alpacas. This is an open call for all ages, including our junior talent (17 and under).

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AlpacaGram 12.27 | Only 10 Days Left to Enter the 2025 AOA National Fleece Show

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10...9...8... The countdown is on! That's how quickly the deadline is approaching to register for the 2025 AOA National Fleece Show, presented by D'Lux Meadow Alpacas and Tierra Prometida Alpacas. Registration closes on June 28, and we don't want you to miss your chance to join in!

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AlpacaGram 12.35 | Enter the 2025 AOA Photo and Video Contest

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The 2025 AOA Photo & Video Contest is now open—submit your best alpaca photos and videos by June 23 for a chance to win cash, ribbons, and national recognition.

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AlpacaGram 12.34 |Data-Driven Decisions Start With A Sample

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EPD testing begins with a fleece sample—submit yours now to make informed, data-driven decisions for breeding and marketing your alpacas.

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AlpacaGram 12.33 | Election Results

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2025 AOA election results have been announced.

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AlpacaGram 12.32 | Fleece Show Early Bird Pricing Ends June 16

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The AOA National Fleece Show presented by D'Lux Meadow Alpacas is being held in Florence, Kentucky, July 17–19. Early Bird pricing is available until June 16, and general registration ends on June 28.

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AlpacaGram 12.31 | The AOA Photo Contest is OPEN!

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Enter your finest photos and videos in the 2025 AOA National Photo and Video Contest. Whether you're a junior shutterbug (photographers and videographers 17 and under) or older, we want to see your best work. Don't miss the chance to be part of the action — submissions close on June 23, 2025.

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AlpacaGram 12.30 | Be Seen in the 2025/26 Alpaca Owners Guide

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Reach thousands of potential alpaca owners with a listing or ad in the 2025/26 Alpaca Owners Guide.

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AlpacaGram 12.29 | Summer Registration Schedule Change

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As we approach the summer season, we will be making a temporary adjustment to our blood card processing timeline this summer (June–August). Due to the typical decrease in registration volume during these months, we will be moving to an every-other-week schedule for sending blood cards to the lab.

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AlpacaGram 12.28 | Alpaca Disaster Preparedness Guide

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Hurricane season runs from June through November, while fire season now lasts nearly year-round in some areas. Severe weather events—such as tornadoes and flooding rains—have recently affected many states. The most important step alpaca owners can take to reduce the impact of any disaster is to be prepared.

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AlpacaGram 12.27 | Your Fleece, Expert Feedback

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Just 2 days left to register for the AOA National Spin-Off Competition! Don't delay, register today!

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AlpacaGram 12.26 | Photo Contest is Open!

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Enter your finest photos and videos in the 2025 AOA National Photo and Video Contest. Whether you're a junior shutterbug (photographers and videographers 17 and under) or older, we want to see your best work. Don't miss the chance to be part of the action — submissions close on June 23, 2025.

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