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November 11th, 12th & 13th 2011 DCU Center Worcester, Mass
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Judges
Wade Gease
Judge Trainer for all certifications at ALL show levels
Areas of Certification: Huacaya Halter, Suri Halter, Fleece, Performance
6928 Hwy 148, Two Rivers, WI 54241
Ph: 920-793-4165 ldalpacas@charter.net
Wade Gease has been an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge for the
past six years and has judged shows throughout the United
States and Canada. He is one of the few alpaca judge trainers in
both halter & fleece. Wade received his Camelid Fibre Sorter
Certification from Olds College Natural Fibre Centre. Presently he
serves as President for the Great Lakes Alpaca Association. He is
co-owner of LondonDairy Alpacas which is home to over 80
Huacaya & Suri alpacas. Wade has been very active in the
alpaca world which includes speaking for educational events,
consulting for auctions, evaluating for private alpacas breeders
and organizing private trips to Peru.
Wade has worked to produce one of the nations’ first blends of Alpaca & Bamboo fabrics. This has led to
developments into the fashion industry with producing finished garments.
In his past he has been a certified flight instructor, chemistry instructor, co-owner of a retail gift store and has
worked for pharmaceutical companies. Wade has earned an Associate’s Degree in Aeronautical Science, a
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry & a Masters Degree in Biochemistry.
Wade likes to bring a personal teaching perspective to his judging because of his past passion of showing and
professional educating. As a judge, Wade enjoys giving breeders informative feedback through his halter class
oral reasons.
Polly Michaelis
Areas of Certification: Huacaya Halter, Suri Halter, Fleece, Performance
8418 Cooper Road; Weedsport, NY 13166
Ph: 315-258-8770 info@FingerLakesAlpacas.com or alpaca@bluefrog.com
Without any kicking or screaming, Polly entered the alpaca
universe in 1996. She and her husband Ken created Finger
Lakes Alpacas when they were lucky enough to relocate back to
Central New York State from corporate occupations in Albany. In
her former life Polly was a law librarian. Giving up power suits
and pantyhose were just the first perks of alpaca ownership.
Today, Finger Lakes Alpacas is home to over 50 Huacayas.
Polly has spent hours, days and years volunteering at AOBA
National Conferences, AOBA Affiliate Grant Committee, Empire
Alpaca Association Board of Directors and the Empire Alpaca
Extravaganza. She is thrilled to have completed her apprentice
judging program to be an AOBA certified judge for halter, fleece
and performance. She is a firm believer that you must give back
to this wonderful industry.
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Wade Gease has been an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge for the
past six years and has judged shows throughout the United
States and Canada. He is one of the few alpaca judge trainers in
both halter & fleece. Wade received his Camelid Fibre Sorter
Certification from Olds College Natural Fibre Centre. Presently he
serves as President for the Great Lakes Alpaca Association. He is
co-owner of LondonDairy Alpacas which is home to over 80
Huacaya & Suri alpacas. Wade has been very active in the
alpaca world which includes speaking for educational events,
consulting for auctions, evaluating for private alpacas breeders
and organizing private trips to Peru.
Without any kicking or screaming, Polly entered the alpaca
universe in 1996. She and her husband Ken created Finger
Lakes Alpacas when they were lucky enough to relocate back to
Central New York State from corporate occupations in Albany. In
her former life Polly was a law librarian. Giving up power suits
and pantyhose were just the first perks of alpaca ownership.
Today, Finger Lakes Alpacas is home to over 50 Huacayas.
Polly has spent hours, days and years volunteering at AOBA
National Conferences, AOBA Affiliate Grant Committee, Empire
Alpaca Association Board of Directors and the Empire Alpaca
Extravaganza. She is thrilled to have completed her apprentice
judging program to be an AOBA certified judge for halter, fleece
and performance. She is a firm believer that you must give back
to this wonderful industry.