Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Fort Worth Stock Show Entries Totals Over 500
Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour breaks new horizons with 327 total entries in the Youth Show and 524 total entries in both Longhorn shows for the upcoming Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. More than just a number, the 524 total entries is a sign of strong support by TLBAA members and a rich opportunity for the TLBT members to focus their energies on breeding and showing the best cattle breed in the world. The youth will be competing for $50,000 in scholarship money graciously donated by show Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour sponsors John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX. Our continued thanks to the Chases for their outstanding generosity and strong support of the TLBT Youth.
Dear TLBAA Members,
During the holiday season, I tend to reflect and count my abundant blessings. Family and friends, along with the good fortune of being associated with the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America and the Texas Longhorn breed for over 24 years, come readily to mind.
Beyond the bounds of kinfolk and old acquaintances, I look at the TLBAA and its members as my extended family and richly rewarding friends. No part of my TLBAA family do I respect or hold in higher esteem than my fellow TLBAA staff members.
Dedicated and loyal to the TLBAA and its purpose, this committed staff works tirelessly on your behalf. I am proud to be associated with such a talented group and thank the good Lord every day for their service.
Fortunately, my blessings within the TLBAA extend richly beyond the staff to all of the friends I have made and enduring relationships established. Counted among those friends and relationships is the TLBAA Board of Directors and their Chairman Joel Lemley. Whenever an organization suffers a disruption in leadership, the possibility for turmoil and dissent ensues. Gratefully, Joel and the TLBAA Board of Directors have demonstrated a professional common sense approach to meeting each challenge. Their leadership is a blessing each of us share.
Blessings in my life abound and fill me with a single heartfelt wish for each of you, which is the pure joy of rekindling the simple pleasures of life.
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Larry Barker
Interim Director
Texas Longhorn Breeders of America
Hall of Fame Points Posted!
Hall of Fame Points for the as of December 20, 2006, have been posted on the E-Trails Hall of Fame. See the Hall of Fame page here. The current TLBT Hall of Fame standings can also be found on the Hall of Fame page.
NOTICE OF POSITION AVAILABLE – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TLBAA
The Search Committee, appointed by TLBAA Chairman of the Board Joel Lemley, has provided this notice of the available position for TLBAA Executive Director. The committee consists of TLBAA Board Members: Dr. Fritz Moeller as Committee Chairman, Buck Adams and Ty Wehring.
TO VIEW THIS JOB PROFILE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
- Log onto the Texas Society of Association Executives Web site at www.tsae.org.
- Under “Career Center”, scroll down and click on Job Bank.
- In “Quick Search” bow, type Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, then click the “Find” button.
- To view the job posting, you may click anywhere on the December 19th posting.
- If you wish to apply, send your resume to: Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, P.O. Box 700, Socorro, NM 87801
- Please do not reply by email.
The Executive Search Committee anticipates filling this position within 90 days.
Job Description of the Executive Director
Note: Job Description is subject to the TLBAA Board of Directors approval at the board meeting on January 12, 2006.
The TLBAA, headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas, exists to protect the unique heritage and purity of the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle. The business and affairs of the association is managed by its Board of Directors. An Exec. Director may be employed by the Chairman of the Board with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Exec. Director shall, by executing the policies established by the Board of Directors, carry forward the mission of the TLBAA by: a) maintaining the cattle registry; b) promoting outside interest in the breed through aggressive public relations; c) providing cohesive leadership for the widely dispersed regional affiliates and other aligned groups; d) continuously striving toward enhancement of the marketplace for the benefit of all its individual members and the solvency of the TLBAA; e) engendering, at all levels, a true spirit of accommodation toward the membership; f) providing stable and creative leadership couched in integrity and fair play.
Summary of Major Duties:
1.Responsible for the overall operation of the association and its facilities.
2.Responsible for implementing a sound fiscal management policy. Maintaining financial solvency of the association and developing revenue enhancement projects.
3.Within the restraints of the budget, hire fire and supervise such administrative staff and personnel as may be required.
4.Prepare an annual budget for Board discussion and approval and provide, at a minimum, annual financial reports as directed by the by-laws.
5.Keep or cause to be kept exact minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors.
6.Shall receive and verify entries of insertion in the Herd Registry, subject to the Rules and Regulations of the TLBAA and shall keep on file all documents constituting the authority for pedigrees.
7.Shall keep a record of all transfers of animals and, by all means, protect the integrity of the Herd Registry.
8.Responsible for the publication of the official monthly magazine, TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS, and maintenance of the TLBAA website.
9.Oversee the Board of Directors election process as set forth in the by-laws.
10.Continually strive toward expansion of the membership base.
11.Shall perform all other duties properly ordered by the Chairman of the Board or the Board of Directors and formulate operating policies and procedures to implement these directives.
Individual Qualifications and Compensation:
1.A college degree is preferred. Experience in top management of a non-profit organization is important.
2.Applicant must be skilled in written and verbal communication and be capable of handling considerable stress, long hours and periodic week-end travel.
3.To avoid conflict of interest, the Exec. Director or any member of their immediate family shall not engage in the buying, selling or management of registered longhorn cattle. Likewise, the Exec. Director shall not allow any permanent, full-time employee to be so engaged.
4.Annual salary for this position will be in the range of $70,000 to $80,000. Select Heifer Catalog Correction
Buckhorn Cattle Company consigned three lots – 29, 79 and 128 – instead of the one listed in the catalog.
TLBAA General Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet Information
On Friday January 12, 2007, the TLBAA will hold the 42 nd Annual General Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, at 11 am at the Radisson Fort Worth North. There is a special room rate of $79 per night available for TLBAA members. Please contact the Radisson Fort Worth North at (817) 625-9911 for details and to make reservations.
At the Annual General Membership Meeting, the announcement of Division A Directors elections and general business will be conducted. All active TLBAA members are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual General Membership Meeting.
Also held on that Friday will be the TLBAA Awards Banquet where the following awards will be presented:
- Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award
- Jack Phillips Affiliate Presidents’ Award
- Trails’ Supporter of the Year Award
- Bob Moore Foundation Award of Excellence
- Linda Moore Award of Excellence
- The President’s Award
- Hall of Fame 2006 Awards
Tickets for the Awards Banquet are $40 if bought before January 1, 2007, and $50 if purchased after January 1, 2007. Please contact the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241 or download and print a Pre-Registration Form here to reserve your tickets today.
Drought Conditions Update
Click here for information about the seasonal drought conditions and updated national drought information directly from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here is an additional weekly drought monitor from NOAA.
Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Compared to last week: The hay market remains slow, as hay is becoming even harder to find. Most hay has been previously contracted out, which leaves very little for those who are still looking for hay to fill their quota. Trade and demand remain moderate. The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.
E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.
-Cole Dowden
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