members eligible to vote per the bylaws.The Indiana Shropshire Association would nominate their second director at the summer 2014 meeting and this person would join the ASRA Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of 2014. Junior Association activities – The juniors are getting information together for the Starter Flock. Becky has provided them with a list and contact information of breeders registering a sufficient number of sheep so they could solicit for donated sheep to fill the project. Mentoring program - Becky noted that
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she can identify new Shropshire owners and will send their contact information to breeders in their areas. Spring Sale reports- There were two sales already held. The Spectacular usually held in Springfield, Ill. in June was held in Bloomington in early April. Twenty-eight head sold at an average of $499.11. A new sale was held in Tipton, Ind. in late April. Twenty-eight head sold there also at an average of $366.07. The Spring Fling Online sale sold nine of 17 head. New Business R.J. Creamer asked about the possibility of making dispersal sales eligible for futurity nominations. Discussion followed but no motions were made. Jim Percival asked to discuss the possibility of creating an appendix or upgrade registry to allow for genetics from outside the breed. Cody Hiemke described an upgrading program to allow purebred but unregistered Shropshires to be included. There were several comments made but limited discussion. No motions were made. R.J. Creamer asked about updating the photos on the Shropshire display board. In keeping with the current method of using non-show ring winner photos, it was suggested that each board member submit at least one photo of their animals. The secretary reported that a member had asked for discussion regarding a sifting committee to eliminate very undesirable characteristics and defects at National Sales. Discussion followed which ended with the judge of the day being the one required to perform the task. No motions were made. The next meeting of the Board of Directors was suggested to be after the sale on Saturday, Nov. 16, depending on the show schedule. Becky will follow up. [Meeting was later scheduled for Wed., Nov. 20.Time to be announced]. With no further business to come before the Board, Cody Hiemke motioned to close the meeting. Jim Percival seconded and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Becky Peterson _________________________ Shropshire Voice October 2013