Membership
Families interested in joining ALPA will fall into 1 of the 2 categories listed below.
Please read over the requirements and decide which membership best suits your family.
Family Membership:
Families wanting to ONLY exhibit lambs should complete the family membership form. Your family will become voting members and be eligible to participate in the ALPA Point Circuit. To join you will need to fill out a family membership and pay their dues. With your paid membership you are granted access to the point program and Alabama Born and Bred show during the show season. ALPA group meetings will be held throughout the show season so that you will be informed. Forms for enrollment can be found on the Registration Forms tab at the top of the web-site.
Producer/Breeder:
Open to any individual producer, family, partnership, or corporation actively engaged in the production of lambs and who reside within the state of Alabama, upon payment of dues. Only producers who are registered through ALPA will have lambs eligible for AL Born and Bred show in the fall. If you are producing lambs for show for the season, you must be registered as a breeder for the lambs to be eligible in the AL Born and Bred show or the point circuit.
Dues:
Dues to be paid annually for the calendar year and are set by the board of directors. Dues can be paid through venmo @alabamalamb-producers or a check may be mailed to: ALPA c/o Gabe Van Pelt 3831 Co Rd 41 Ranburne, AL 36278
Dues should be paid by:
*April 1st Family Membership $50 (Families with exhibitors participating in the Born and Bred points circuit, but not currently producing lambs--only purchasing) Late fee of $25 to be added after the deadline.
*March 1st Producer/Breeder Membership $100 (Any member producing lambs for sale or show. Lambs will not be eligible for Points or the Born and Bred show until producers' fee is paid) Late fee of $25 to be added after the deadline.
Please read over the requirements and decide which membership best suits your family.
Family Membership:
Families wanting to ONLY exhibit lambs should complete the family membership form. Your family will become voting members and be eligible to participate in the ALPA Point Circuit. To join you will need to fill out a family membership and pay their dues. With your paid membership you are granted access to the point program and Alabama Born and Bred show during the show season. ALPA group meetings will be held throughout the show season so that you will be informed. Forms for enrollment can be found on the Registration Forms tab at the top of the web-site.
Producer/Breeder:
Open to any individual producer, family, partnership, or corporation actively engaged in the production of lambs and who reside within the state of Alabama, upon payment of dues. Only producers who are registered through ALPA will have lambs eligible for AL Born and Bred show in the fall. If you are producing lambs for show for the season, you must be registered as a breeder for the lambs to be eligible in the AL Born and Bred show or the point circuit.
Dues:
Dues to be paid annually for the calendar year and are set by the board of directors. Dues can be paid through venmo @alabamalamb-producers or a check may be mailed to: ALPA c/o Gabe Van Pelt 3831 Co Rd 41 Ranburne, AL 36278
Dues should be paid by:
*April 1st Family Membership $50 (Families with exhibitors participating in the Born and Bred points circuit, but not currently producing lambs--only purchasing) Late fee of $25 to be added after the deadline.
*March 1st Producer/Breeder Membership $100 (Any member producing lambs for sale or show. Lambs will not be eligible for Points or the Born and Bred show until producers' fee is paid) Late fee of $25 to be added after the deadline.
FAQS:
1) What does the "family membership" or the "breeder dues" pay for?
Answer: Your family membership supports the Alabama Lamb Producers association and allows them to continue to provide livestock exhibiting opportunities. Funds directly support the Alabama Born and Bred show by paying for things such as the judge, venue (as needed), prizes, payout, and supplies needed to operate the show. It also provides the end of season banquet for all lamb exhibitor's and their families. Our organization is not for profit, but for the expansion of the youth livestock industry.
2)What does the lamb nomination fee cover?
This fee covers awards for the top 5 lambs in the points circuit, sponsors born and bred division awards at local shows, and contributes to the payout at the Alabama Born and Bred show at the end of the season.
3) What makes up the board of directors and what do they do?
Our board consists of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and 3 board members. Together, the board works to keep things organized and running throughout the show season. We do not control other shows in the state of Alabama and specifically work for the advancement of the Alabama lamb industry. Board members are from all over the state of Alabama and are unpaid volunteers that give up their time to work for the youth in the state and provide quality opportunities for Alabama showmen and their projects.
1) What does the "family membership" or the "breeder dues" pay for?
Answer: Your family membership supports the Alabama Lamb Producers association and allows them to continue to provide livestock exhibiting opportunities. Funds directly support the Alabama Born and Bred show by paying for things such as the judge, venue (as needed), prizes, payout, and supplies needed to operate the show. It also provides the end of season banquet for all lamb exhibitor's and their families. Our organization is not for profit, but for the expansion of the youth livestock industry.
2)What does the lamb nomination fee cover?
This fee covers awards for the top 5 lambs in the points circuit, sponsors born and bred division awards at local shows, and contributes to the payout at the Alabama Born and Bred show at the end of the season.
3) What makes up the board of directors and what do they do?
Our board consists of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and 3 board members. Together, the board works to keep things organized and running throughout the show season. We do not control other shows in the state of Alabama and specifically work for the advancement of the Alabama lamb industry. Board members are from all over the state of Alabama and are unpaid volunteers that give up their time to work for the youth in the state and provide quality opportunities for Alabama showmen and their projects.