President’s Message
Hello MAPACA Members, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Vendors, and Friends,
We are so pleased you could join us this year! The MAPACA Jubilee has been an industry staple supporting our member states and affiliates through education and friendly competition. This year we are back at the Carroll County Ag Center in Winchester, VA, offering 2 great Halter shows, Walking Fleece competition, and Youth Performance. We have seen many changes over the years and have done our best to stay in the forefront of the all-important alpaca show system. The Jubilee and Gala shows aim to provide a high level of competition and comradery. Our goal is to provide something for everyone – classes for our new and smaller alpaca farms as well as for our strong youth program. As the last show of the season here in the east, we are offering the participants the opportunity to enjoy 1, 2, or 3 showing opportunities over the course of 2 days - with shearing capabilities for those who need it. We hope you take advantage of all we have to offer and have a great weekend!
As we celebrate our 26th year, we want to thank all our supporters. Our members, exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, and auction donators, as well as all the staff and support personnel that make this show possible. Special thanks to our current BOD members: Barb Sodums, Nicole Phillips, Bill Oraschin, Mary Reed, Arlene Fusko and new comer, Brad Kessler. We would like to invite you to join the team. It is an incredible way to get to know the inner workings of an alpaca show, make new acquaintances, and give back to an industry that has given us all so much enjoyment. Feel free to talk to any of the current or past BOD members and let us know if you are interested in volunteering at the show or running for the MAPACA Board in the near future.
To celebrate together, please join us at our Saturday evening Banquet and Live Auction. The Italian food will be great and we have a terrific lineup of herdsires and auction items that you won’t want to miss out on. Drinks are on the house, so sit and relax with old friends and meet some new ones. The prices for stalls and entries are kept as low as possible for our exhibitors and the funds generated by the auction helps the shows to stay afloat. Thanks again to all who donated and to all who bid. Bid high and bid often!
FINALLY – Please save this date: SEPTEMBER 9th & 10th, 2023. MAPACA will be sponsoring an Alpaca Educational Weekend. There will be a wide variety of Seminars and Hands-On workshops to choose from followed by a fun evening pig roast. A huge thanks to Heather’s Acre Alpaca Farm, for hosting this event. Watch for details.
Please have a fabulous time this weekend, and let us know how we can improve your experience in any way.
Sincerely,
Carole Rost
MAPACA President
Show Contacts
Show Superintendent: Scott Young | (607) 222-6825 | sayoung@hancock.net
Barn Manager: Jess Armstrong | (443) 956-3851 | info@calicomoonalpacas.com
Event Manager: Carole Rost | (724) 316-6853 | crost51@gmail.com
Walking Fleece Superintendent: Ann Young | (607) 222-6925 | sayoung@hancock.net
Fiber Arts Superintendent: Bill Oraschin | (908) 310 - 0482 | harleyhillfarm@live.com
Auction Coordinator: Barb Sodums | (607) 387-7260 | shepcreekalpacas@gmail.com
Health Check Captain: Tilly Dorsey | (410) 591 - 0691
Show Announcer: Kathy Brown I (717) 749-7056 I brownknj@msn.com
Show Photographer: Doug Herrmann | (410) 658-8172 | dherrmann@zoominternet.net
Registration Webmaster: Don Tompkins | don@alpacalachin.com
Sponsor Coordinator: Barb Sodums | (607) 387-7260 | shepcreekalpacas@gmail.com
Shearing Service: Jay Mariacher | (603) 767-4533 | jayandbarbm@gmail.com
Silent Auction Coordinator: Arlene Fusco | (724) 448-6606 | destinyacres@zoominternet.net
Social Media Manager: Nicole Phillips | (804) 432-3572 | nicole@meadowgatealpacas.com
Photo Contest Coordinator: Bill Oraschin | (908) 310 - 0482 | harleyhillfarm@live.com
Vendor Coordinator: Carole Rost | (724) 316-6853 | crost51@gmail.com
Youth Show Coordinator: Karen Bowman | (724) 421-5440 | klbowman@zoominternet.net
Website Manager: Christine Armstrong | (443) 956-4178 | info@calicomoonalpacas.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Cheri Seiler | (703) 932-5562 | show.super.seiler@gmail.com
FOR ALPACA EMERGENCY
Show Veterinarian: Dr Sara Link | (301) 639-1924 | Link Veterinary Associates, LLC
Show Questions: Jubilee@mapaca.org
Board of Directors: bod@mapacas.org
MAPACA
MAPACA Board
President: Carole Rost | (724) 316-6853 | crost51@gmail.com | Asgard Acres Alpaca Farm, LLC
Vice President: Bill Oraschin | (215) 536-2841| harleyhillfarm@live.com | Harley Hill Farm, LLC
Treasurer: Nicole Phillips | (804) 432-3572 | nicole@meadowgatealpacas.com | Meadowgate Alpacas
Secretary: Barb Sodums | (607) 387-7260 | shepcreekalpacas@aol.com | Shepherd's Creek Alpacas
Members at Large
Arlene Fusko | (724) 448-6606 | destinyacres@zoominternet.net | Destiny Acres Alpacas
Mary Reed | (216) 387-3509 | sunnimoor@roadrunner.com | Chargrin Valley Alpacas
Brad Kessler | (717) 846-1068 | b.kessler@comcast.net | Stone Ridge Farm
Officers & Board of Directors | bod@mapaca.orgShow Schedule
Friday April 14, 2023
12:00 to 5:00 pm ~ Health check for all shows
12:00 to 6:00 pm ~ Color / Compliance check-in for all shows
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ~ Meet and Greet Happy Hour
6:15 pm ~ MAPACA Member Meeting (Ring 1)
6:30 pm ~ Mandatory Exhibitor's Meeting followed by Judge's Color Check
Saturday April 15, 2023 - Public Welcome - 9:00am to 5:00pm - FREE ADMISSION
8:30 am to 5:00pm ~ Jubilee Halter Classes Begin - Ring 1 (Males)
9:30 am to 5:00pm ~ Jubilee Halter Classes Begin - Ring 2 (Females)
9:00 am to 5:00pm ~ Walking Fleece - Ring 4 (Begin with Fawn)
* Gala Halter Classes will begin as soon as Jubilee Classes end!
8:30am ~ Youth Exhibitor Meeting - Youth Ring 3
9:00am to 12:00pm ~ Youth Classes - Youth Ring 3
10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Photography by Doug Herrmann available
10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Silent Auction Open
12:15 pm ~ Jubilee Show Lunch Break - Youth Costume Parade
12:30 pm ~ Youth Costume Classes - Ring 2
1:30 pm ~ Youth Classes Resume - Ring 3
1:15 to 5:00pm ~ All Halter & WF Classes Resume
5:00 pm ~ Happy Hour
6:00 pm ~ MAPACA Jubilee Banquet & Live A uction
Show Schedule
Sunday April 16, 2023 - Public Welcome - 9:00am to 2:00pm - FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to finish ~ Gala Halter Classes Resume - Ring 1
8:00 am to finish ~ Gala Halter Classes Resume - Ring 2
9:00 am to finish ~ Photography by Doug Herrmann available
8:00 am to finish ~ Shearing by Jay Mariacher
8:00 am to Noon ~ Silent Auction
8:30 am to finish ~ Performance Judging - Youth Ring 3
Judge Assignments and Bios
Nick Harringon-Smith - Halter Classes
Certifications: Huacaya Halter, Suri Halter, Fleece, Performance
Married now for 36 years to Terry, Nick has spent his entire life working with and managing farming businesses in the UK. In 1998, he entered into the alpaca industry when appointed as UK Manager for an Australian business owning some 800 alpacas in the UK. Nick found his previous livestock experience invaluable, and was able to introduce sound commercial husbandry techniques into a business that was lacking focus and perspective. In 2005, Nick sold the company for his Australian owners, only to face redundancy! This setback was to provide the opportunity to set up his own business with a new business partner John Potts, and The Alpaca Stud was established which now comprises of some 450 Huacaya and 150 Suri. Nick has selected and imported numerous alpacas from Peru, Canada, Australia and the United States and in doing so has had to select from many thousands of alpacas. In part, these opportunities encouraged Nick to enter the first British Judge training scheme and becoming the first graduate of the scheme in 2003 and he is now a certified judge trainer for the British Alpaca Society. In 2005 Nick qualified as an AOBA judge. He believes it is the discipline and knowledge gained during this training that has led to a much better understanding of fleece and fleece technology. Nick has judged shows across the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and the USA and considers each show judged a great privilege bestowed upon him by the exhibitors. Nick considers that showing must be educational through informed and accurate oral reasons. He is a very strong believer in the show ring as a promotional vehicle for alpacas, but also has a real awareness of the need to keep in perspective its importance in respect of breeding decisions. Nicks primary objective when judging is to ensure that all exhibitors experience an enjoyable and informative event
Jacob Hart - Halter Classes
Certifications: Huacaya Halter, Suri Halter
Native to Central Ohio, Jacob has been involved in the alpaca industry since 2009, when he followed his parents into the industry at the age of 12. He first acquired his own alpacas as a way for his parents to teach him about finances and investments. It was at this time that he founded Rakhel Farms, which later became Rakhel Farms LLC.
Jacob attended Delaware Valley University (Doylestown, Pennsylvania) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness in 2018 with the intention to apply his education to the alpaca industry.
In 2019, Jacob entered the Alpaca Owners Association Judge Training Program and became a certified halter judge in 2022. He has volunteered at numerous AOA Certified alpaca shows and served on the AOA Show Revitalization Task Force in 2020.
Laurel Shouvlin - Youth Performance
Certifications: Huacaya Halter, Suri Halter, Fleece, Performance
Laurel Shouvlin and her husband Tim have been raising alpacas since 1997 on Bluebird Hills Farm in Springfield, Ohio. Laurel has been fascinated with the camel family since her childhood and has also enjoyed working with natural fibers, learning to weave, knit and spin while in high school.
All facets of the alpaca industry appeal to her, including husbandry, fiber arts, veterinary medicine, breeding and birthing, and the show ring. She first considered becoming a judge after volunteering as a ring steward at various shows. Laurel believes the show ring is one of the best tools available to breeders to continue to improve both the fiber and conformation of alpacas in North America. The show ring also provides a great opportunity to help educate breeders about fleece and conformation.
Laurel has served as editor and publisher of the Ohio Alpaca Breeders Association magazine, Ohio Alpaca Life, as a director for the ARI, AOA, and the Suri Network. She feels privileged to have the opportunity to evaluate North American alpacas and their fleeces in AOA and international competitions.
Arturo Pena - Walking Fleece
Certifications: Huacaya Halter, Suri Halter, Fleece, Performance
Arturo Pena is from Arequipa, Peru. He has an educational background in animal science and management. In 2003, he moved to the United States, since then he has been working as a herd manager for large alpaca farms operation. His fascination for alpacas and its luxury product "The Fleece" motivated him to get into the AOBA Judging Apprentice Program. He completed his training and become an AOBA Certified Halter, Performance and Fleece Judge for both Huacayas and Suris. Arturo, his wife Kat and son Nicholas recently moved to the East Coast area.
Arturo believes that education and mentoring are the keys to promote and develop a strong Alpaca industry.
Thank You Sponsors!
Meet & Greet
Vendor/ Bag Sponsor
Youth Walking Fleece
Ruby Emerald Sapphire
Visit Our Vendors
Join Us! Super Saturday Night Italian Banquet and Live Auction Saturday – April 15th, 2023 Dinner, Awards & Auction 6:00pm Auctioneer: Randy Strong For those who cannot attend, please call into bid: Barb 304.228.5174 * Carole 724.316.6853 Bid High and Bid Often!
Check Out These Great Lots!!!
(See auction booklet for lot order)
HERDSIRE BREEDINGS:
AMAF The THUNDER ROLLS | Medium Brown | AOA#35542728 | DOB 7/2/19
Donated by: Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill, Jeff & Leslie Jorritsma
Amber Autumn TITUS | True Black | AOA #30717701 | DOB 8/30/16
Donated by: Meadowgate Alpacas, Stephen & Nicole Phillips
Encore’s SMOKE N GUN HH511 / Medium Fawn | AOA#35392064 | DOB 5/12/17
Donated by: Hilltop Hideaway Alpacas, LLC, Elaine & Preston Simpson
Heaven’s Hill JOSIAH | Med. Silver Grey | AOA#35501718 | DOB 7/2/19
Donated by: Heaven’s Hill Alpacas, Michael & Alma Gelorme
StrongShepherd APOLLO by Koolossal | AOA#36006533 | DOB 6/2/20
Donated by: K-Ran Alpacas, Randy & Karen Strong
Shepherds Creek Alpacas, Barb & Marc Sodums
PLUS:
Alpaca Afghan – Made & Donated by Karen Strong
Openherd 1 Year Business Membership
Education with a Destination
Natural Edge Hand-Turned Bowls
MAPACA Lifetime Membership
MAPACA Emerald Sponsorship
PAOBA Platinum Sponsorship
EMPIRE Gold Sponsorship
Wall Hanging – Made & Donated by: Carol Lambert
Alpaca Ottoman – Donated by Dark Rose Alpacas, Karen Bowman
Many More Surprises!
Alpaca Road LLC
Jackie Mathiason & Brad Dean
1135 Camp Rd. Denton, MD 21629
(410) 241–4367
jackie_mathiason@yahoo.com www.alpacaroad.com
Alpaca Run Farm
Earl Khosrovi 1144 Mill Run Rd. Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 480-9303
Earlkhosrovi5634@gmail.com www.alpacarunfarm.com
Alpacas Sky Meadows
Carl Kwartnik & Maureen Santina 4025 Lehnenberg Rd. Riegelsville, PA 18077
(908) 216-2435
Angel Fleece Farm, LLC
Michele Weiss
546 Watters Station Rd Evans City, PA 16033
(724) 584 – 9775 angelgleeve@otmail.com
Asgard Acres Alpaca Farm, LLC
Carole & Joe Rost
180 Nursery Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 789-7345
(724) 316-6853 crost51@gmail.com www.asgardacresalpacas.com
Bent Pine Alpaca Farm
Darwin & Doris Kell 65 Old Stonehouse Rd. S. Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 497-4887
(717) 796-5949
darwin@bentpinealpacas.com
info@bentpinealpacas.com www.bentpinealpacas.com
Bluebird Farm Alpacas
44 Willow Ave Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 680-0990
info@bluebirdfarmalpacas.com www.bluebirdalpacas.com
Buck Brook Alpacas
Justin & Kara McElroy
12 Bestenheider Rd
Roscoe, NY 12776
(845) 807 – 3104
buckbrookalpacas@yahoo.com www.buckbrookalpacas.com
MAPACA Active Membership
Cabin View Alpacas
Chris & David Houseworth
9435 Congress Street Ext. Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 279-3567
(607) 280-3698
info@cabinviewalpacas.com www.cabinviewalpacas.com
Callowhill Farm Alpacas
Hendrika Paci
PO Box 517
814 Callowhill Rd. Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 257-3727
(215) 262-6599
hjpaci@verizon.net
carllowhillalpacas@gmail.com
Central Hill Alpacas Plus
Carl, Mary and Jennifer Gilmore
11322 Central Hill Rd. Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 434-4629
(757) 618-3205
(757) 407-6331 www.centralhillalpacas.com
Chagrin Valley Alpacas
Mary Reed 9601 Kinsman Rd. Novelty, OH 44072
(216) 387-3509
(440)338-3509
sunnimoor@roadrunner.com
Cinco C’s Alpacas
Christian & Carol Howard
198 Sartwell Creek Rd. Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 598-1667
(814) 544-2626
cincocsalpacas@icloud.com
www.cincocsalpacas.com
Cleo’s Alpacas
Betty Lou Herter & Cleo Ellen Kuhl
211 Cedarcrest Dr. Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 663-9785
bherter66@aol.com
www.keuk-lake-pintos.com
Crimson Skye Farm, LLC
Gary & Karen Nace
704 Camp Wawa Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19374
(484) 318 – 9970
(215) 527 – 3423
www.crimsonskyfarm.com
Dark Rose Farms
Karen Bowman
105 Sportsman Ln.
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 421-5440
klbowman@zoominternet.net
Destiny Acres Alpacas
Arlene and Chuck Fusko
140 Truth Trail
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 448-6606
(724) 448-6577
(724) 524-2050
destinyacres@zoominternet.net
www.destinyacresalpacas.com
Double 8 Alpaca Ranch
Doug & Bonnie Kittrell
13374 Harpers Ferry Rd. Purcellvill, VA 20132
(540) 303-7071
(703) 628-1930
info@double8alpacas.com
www.double8alpacas.com
Harley Hill Farm
Bill & Lori Oraschin
451 Kellers Rd.
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 536-2841
(908) 310-0482
harleyhillfarm@live.com
lori_ea@hotmail.com
www.harleyhillfarm.net
Heather's Acre Alpaca Farm
Tim & Debbie McCarty 30 Baxter Rd.
Jackson Center, PA 16133
(724) 877-8135
(724) 418-8300
heathersacre@hotmail.com
www.heathersacrealpacafarm.com
Heaven's Hill Alpacas
Michael & Alma Gelorme
68 Christy Rd. Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-1465
(412) 849-1662
heavenshill@hughes.net
www.heavenshillalpacas.com
Highland Airs Alpaca Ranch
Colin & Joy Scott
343 Sand Dam Rd
Thompson, CT 06277
(707) 330 – 7178
highlandairsalpacaranch@gmail.com
www.highlandairsalpaca.com
Honeycreek Farm
Sarah Williamson
4001 Bill Moxley Rd. Mt Airy, MD 21771
(410) 507-4419
swilliamsondvm@yahoo.com
Kraussdale Alpacas
Maggie Wright
5169 Kraussdale Rd.
East Greenville, PA 18041
(215) 541-1778
(215) 805-5903
maggie@kraussdalealpacas.com
www.kraussdalealpacas.com
Lanart Alpaca
10325 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(877) 257-2227
ursula@lanartalpaca.com
www.lanartalpaca.com
Liberty Hills Farm
Winchester, VA
Man in the Moon Farm, LLC
Mark Edmonds & Brenda Landes
16108 Johns Creek Rd
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 309 – 8568
(504) 309 – 8388
MMFAlpacas@tds.net
www.mmfalpacas.com
Meadowgate Alpacas
Stephen & Nicole Phillips
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 432– 3572
Nicole@meadowgatealpacas.com
www.meadowgatealpacas.com
Nite Star Alpacas
Ann & Jim Nogier
1301 Larson Rd.
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(484) 552-8186
(484) 888-5005
nitestaralpacas@comcast.net
www.nitestaralpacas.com
Providence Meadow Farm
Rick & Danise Palo
Foggy Meadow Lane
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 322-2950
www.providencemeadowfarm.com
Pyramid Alpaca
John & Denise Price
Clearbrook, VA 22624
(540) 336-1321
(540) 545-2066
dprice@1217@aol.com
www.pyramidalpacas.com
MAPACA Active Membership
Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch
Julia & David Wysong
580 Basehoar Rd
Littlestown, Rd 17340
(717) 359 – 9989
Julie@quarrycrittersalpacas.com
www.quarrycrittersalpacas.com
Rainbow Mountain Alpacas
Charles & Diane Seesley
2346 St John Rd
Punxsatawney, PA 15767
(814) 952 – 2306
(814) 591 – 2482
rainbowmtalpaca@gmail.com
www.rainbowmtalpacas.com
Ridge Valley Alpacas, LLC
Janis & John Conlon
1458 Sterrett Rd. Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 225-9200
ridgevalleyalpacas@gmail.com
www.ridgevalleyalpacas.com
Rosehaven Alpacas
Michele Armour & Bob Bruce
540 Country Route 164 Callicoon, NY 12720
(914) 953-2506
info@rosehavenalpacas.com
www.rosehavenalpacas.com
Shalimar Alpacas
Olivier & Patricia Gillotin
164 E Ridge Rd Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 258-0851
(845) 545-9702
shalpaca@hotmail.com
www.shalimaralpacas.com
Shepherds Creek Alpacas
Barb and/or Marc Sodums
5797 Stilwell Rd. Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7260
(304) 228-5174
Shepcreekalpacas@aol.com www.shepherdscreekalpacas.com
Skyfiber ranch, LLC
Aimee Matheny & Mark Minorik Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 724 – 1247
info@skyfiberranch.co, www.skyfiberranch.com
Spring Grove Alpacas Ranch
Carl Troop
863 Robert Fulton Hwy. Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1303
Farm Mng. Erica (484) 319-8148
sgalpacas@yahoo.com
Stone Ridge Farm
Brad & Tracy Kessler
3684 Cheltenham Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 846 – 1068
b.kessler@comcast.net
Stoney Meadows Alpacas & Stone Mountain Looms
Charles & Theresa Jewell
16038 Glidden Rd
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 750 – 9332
Jkerzog1@rochester.rr.com
www.stoney-meadows.com
Sugar Hollow Farm Alpacas, LLC
Jay & Kathy Brown
9955 Masters Rd.
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 749-7056
(703) 859-3810
info@shfalpacas.com
www.shfalpacas.com
The Stable Life Alpacas
Ann Margaret Kelly
20 Haines Rd
Stockton, NJ 08559
(646) 808 – 4814
The Wood Farm Alpacas
Kevin & Libby Stover
14 Wood Road
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 758-1063
(814) 758-1063
twfalpacas@gmail.com
www.woodfarmalpacas.com
Walnut Ridge Acres
Jay & DJ Penica
9 Stillmeadows Lane
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 440 – 1058
mamadj07@gmail.com
www.walnutridgeacrespa.com
Woodland Meadow Farm, LLC
Chuck & Elaine Gerber 40 Bullard Lane
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 368 – 1106 (518) 526 - 1014
www.wmfalpaca.com
