Project Timeline for I Love Alpacas 2.0
2001-07-30
Jerry Forstner kicks off the original I Love Alpacas campaign
2001-07-30
2024-06-01
Elden Harms proposes I Love Alpacas 2.0
2024-06-01
2025-01-21
Great Lakes Alpaca Association agrees to manage the project legal and financial activities
2025-01-21
2025-01-24
Steering committee is formed for I Love Alpacas 2.0
2025-01-24
2025-02-28
First donation pledged is received
2025-02-28
2025-05-01
Website is launched in beta mode
2025-05-01
2025-06-01
Donating affiliates are invited to claim their free premium profiles
2025-06-01
Happening Now
Open call for listings to all alpaca farms via social media
Happening Now
2025-08-01
RFP is issued for social media freelancer
2025-08-01
2025-10-03
Social media freelancer is hired
2025-10-03
Coming Soon
Social media campaigns kick off
(Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
Coming Soon
Future Option
Donor spotlights featured on website and social
Future Option
Future Option
Onsite reporting for referral traffic and website usage
Future Option
Future Option
Supplier directory for wholesalers, vets, mills, and shearers
Future Option
Future Option
Smartphone app for iPhone and Androids
Future Option
Future Option
Onsite forum for questions and information sharing
Future Option