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The Ohio River Valley Llama Association

                    ORVLA

Congratulations to the 2024 Board of Directors!

President - Janice Schilling

Vice-President - Renee Tarr

Secretary - Bill Safreed

Treasurer - Kris Miller

Elections/Membership - Bill Amidon

Sunshine Committee - Teri Cremeens

Historian - Chereen Thompson

​Programs/Entertainment - Bev Frye

Website/Social Media - Char Arendas

Topline Liason - Kris Miller - Editor Deb Gaskill

Our Mission


The purpose of the Association shall be to educate members and the public as to the breeding, raising, and caring of llamas and related camelids and to promote and advance the interests of the llama industry as a whole.


To become a member of the Ohio River Valley Llama Association (ORVLA) an applicant must:


  1. ​Show a sincere interest in llamas or camelids;
  2. Be accepted as a member by the ORVLA Board of Directors;
  3. Pay the membership fee which is determined annually by the ORVLA Board.


"An Applicant" is defined as any individual, family, farm, or corporation.  One membership fee entitles the applicant to one vote.