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Tara Munson and her alpaca, both from Porthill, ID, heading for the LANA EXPO party in Quincy, CA.

How LANA Supports Youth

The Llama Association of North America (LANA) has set a leading edge example of how an alpaca or llama organization can support and encourage youth involvement by pioneering some extraordinary opportunities for youth. LANA is committed to supporting and promoting 4-H, FFA, Scout and other youth groups and individuals who are involved with llamas. And, it is not just about llamas. These program opportunities are about building character and life skills using llamas (and alpacas) as the common denominator. They have created several far-reaching programs to recognize youth of varying ages across the United States including:

LANA EXPO Youth Educational Program

A vigorous and challenging two-day program designed specifically for youth at two different age based learning levels. Youth registered in this program receive a comprehensive notebook with youth speaker handouts. Veterinarians and other topic experts present a variety of youth tailored lectures and hands on participation sessions.

Youth Clinics

Free standing clinics on a variety of topics from basic herd management and health care to many aspects of training and showing.

LANA Youth "Follow Me" Award

This award recognizes and celebrates a youth for setting an outstanding example for their peers in behavior, attitude, effort and service to others. This award winner is recognized among other Adult award recipients at the LANA EXPO Awards Banquet. The 2003 "Follow Me" award was presented to Kenny Peterson from California.

LANA Youth "Sportsmanship Medallion"

LANA provides these award medallions to organizations across the country for presentation at ALSA shows in recognition of deserving youth for sportsmanship, behavior and attitude. This award is a unique, eye-catching Olympic style bronze colored medal on a neck ribbon. The LANA Youth Medallion is awarded yearly at shows such as the HOBO Classic, Rogue River Gold, CAL-ILA Grass Valley, California State Fair, Western, Regionals and Grand Nationals.

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