Fort Worth Stock Show Information

The big show is almost here! The upcoming Fort Worth Stock Show is packed with Texas Longhorn events for all TLBAA members to enjoy. Here is some updated information about the stock show.

The Select Heifer Sale will be on Saturday, January 13, 2007, at 5 pm. Notice to Select Heifer Consignors: Per the Fort Worth Stock Show, no cattle will be allowed on the Fort Worth Stock grounds before Friday morning on January 12, 2007. If cattle arrive before Friday morning the Fort Worth Stockyards has pens available for members to overnight their Longhorns. Contact Fort Worth Stockyards Trail Boss, Kristin Liggett at (817) 925-3711 for more information.

Texas Longhorn Show Information: On Tuesday, January 16, 2007, the Open/Haltered Texas Longhorn Show will commence at 5 pm and will be judged by Dr. Lorna Pelton. On Wednesday, January 17, 2007, the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour kicks off the New Year with $50,000 in scholarship money at the Youth Show beginning at 9 am and will be judged by Jerry McPeak. The Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour has 327 total entries in the Youth Show and 534 total entries in both Longhorn shows for the upcoming Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Sponsors John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX, have graciously donated the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour scholarship money. Our continued thanks to the Chases for their outstanding generosity and strong support of the TLBT Youth.

Parking information for the Fort Worth Stock Show: Public parking for the upcoming 111th Fort Worth Stock show will be $6 per vehicle. Click here for a map of the Will Rogers area to find the closest parking to the upcoming Texas Longhorn events.

TLBAA General Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet Information: On Friday January 12, 2007, the TLBAA will hold the 42nd 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 $50. Please contact the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241 or download and print a Pre-Registration Form here to reserve your tickets today.

Select Heifer Sale Substitutions and Donation Lot

Below are three substitution lots and a special donation lot for the upcoming Select Heifer Sale. Click on the images below for a printable PDF copy.

Thanks TLBAA Members for the Holiday Treats!

Supplementing Cattle During Winter Months

Experts advise feeding cattle increased amounts of protein during winter months due to lack of protein found in dormant winter range forage. Read more about winter supplementation on American Cowman.com.

STAPLES TO BE SWORN IN AS STATE’S 11TH COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

Texas Department of Agriculture Press Release

AUSTIN — Todd Staples will be sworn in as the state’s 11th commissioner of agriculture at a ceremony to be held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2007 in the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol.

Wallace B. Jefferson, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, will administer the oath of office. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker of the House Tom Craddick will also take part in the ceremony.

Staples owns a real estate appraisal business, and he and his father operate a cow-calf operation in East Texas. Staples’ legislative service was devoted to the protection of private property rights, natural resources and agricultural initiatives. The three-term state representative was elected to the state Senate in 2000. Staples attended Texas A&M University where he graduated with honors in 1984 with a degree in agricultural economics.

Hall of Fame Points Posted!

Hall of Fame Points 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, along with 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:

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 steady with extremely light activity, which is a typical holiday week scenario. Hay supplies are very short in most areas of the state due to drought conditions the past two years. Many producers had been forced to start feeding hay early in the fall and there was virtually no carry over from last year. Recent rains and snow have brought hope to livestock producers as they watch rye, oat, or wheat pastures green up. We realize that winter temperatures limit the amount of current growth potential, but at least there is some hope for early spring grazing, which is desperately needed as hay stocks dwindle. If the early spring grazing does not materialize we will undoubtedly be forced with larger cowherd liquidations. Price ranges for alfalfa hay continue to widen due to differences in quality. Some producers have been surprised and have found considerable damage due to the recent moisture in outside stored hay stocks, particularly in uncovered large bales. They have found that they stored hay in hopes of higher winter prices only to find a lower market due to the loss of quality. Some feedlots have turned to cotton burrs and other sources of roughage to cheapen rations. Burrs can have 8-9 percent protein however they also have a higher level of lignin than hay, which has limited digestibility. 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.

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-Cole Dowden