Blue Ridge Breeder's Sale This Weekend!

September 15-16, 2007, at the Mount Airy Stockyards in Mount Airy, NC, the 13th Annual Blue Ridge Breeder's Sale will begin at noon and features 100+ lots of registered Texas Longhorns. For more information call Paul Babington at (410) 775-7756 or (410) 440 2543 or Tyson Leonard at (276) 238-1803 or (276) 238-8485.

Winchester Futurity In Two Weeks!

The Winchester Futurity kicks off in two weeks, on September 21st, with a Friday night party and supper at 6pm at the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center in Nacogdoches, TX. Cattle can begin unloading at 10am that Friday morning. The Winchester Futurity judging will begin at 9am on Saturday, September 22, 2007at the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center. Don’t miss out on all the fun! See you in Nacogdoches! See the Winchester Futurity Web site for more information.

TLBAA Membership News

TLBAA Board Member Harvey Rasmussen from Houston, TX, is back at work and celebrating the 44th Anniversary of his design and manufacturing of the very first aluminum column in the United States.

Recently, Rasmussen was accepted into the St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. The 12-week program features telemetry monitoring of the heart during physical therapy, which Rasmussen enjoys three times per week. "He got accepted one day and they asked him when he wanted to start and he said, 'Tomorrow'," Evelyn said in a phone interview.

Rasmussen’s aluminum columns have been popular as commercial porch columns since their debut into the marketplace on August 29, 1963. See more about Rasmussen’s business on its Web site www.columnsinc.com.

Now, back at work, Harvey is making plans to attend an upcoming building trades show in Las Vegas, NV.

Ben Steffler, the son of TLBAA members Jim and Barb Steffler, Lapeer, MI, is home recovering from a burn accident. The family is expecting a full recovery, and Ben should be on the mound pitching this upcoming baseball season. The family sends heart-felt thanks to everyone who has sent him their prayers. 

A fire destroyed the 85x85 metal barn owned by TLBAA members Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains, Haskell, OK, this past week. Inside were all their tools and veterinarian supplies, three freezers, saddles, a skid steer loader, etc. Perhaps most of all, the greatest loss to the Ragains were the 70+ skulls of their favorite cows and bulls, which have they collected over the past 28 years. The Ragains were both away at the time, and none of their livestock were injured. The Ragains advise everyone to take photographs of their belongings before a tragedy like this occurs. It is very important to make a list for insurance and/or tax purposes, and items are unrecognizable after a fire.

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TLBAA EVENTS UPDATE

• The State Fair of Texas in Dallas, TX on October 20-21, 2007 – Entries can be submitted to the State Fair of Texas office until September 15, 2007. For late entry inquiries contact Rhonda Lewis or Karla Sikes at (214) 421-8723.
• The October and December Best at West TLBAA Membership Sales are going on as planned. The pre-catalog consignment deadline for the December Best at West is October 10, 2007. Please contact Marsha Curry at (817) 625-6241 for more information.
• The TLBAA will host a Horn Showcase Show and Sale on November 8-10, 2007, in Fort Worth, TX. TLBAA member Dr. Zech Dameron, Coppell, TX, has volunteered to be the 2007 Horn Showcase Committee Chairman. TLBAA member Donnie Taylor, Huntington, TX, has volunteered to oversee the horn measurements for the 2007 Horn Showcase. All TLBAA members wishing to assist Dr. Dameron organize or work at the Horn Showcase please contact him directly at either (972) 247-5466 or (972) 393-5696. With over 100 lots consigned to the Horn Showcase Sale, it is bound to be a huge success!
• Get ready for the Select Heifer Sale on January 12, 2008. Look for a consignment deadline to be announced in a future issue of the E-Trails.
• Start collecting your Hall of Fame points for the World Show, which will include a haltered, non-haltered and the TLBT National Youth Show. The World Show, in June 2008, will be here before you know and plans for a great event are underway!

For any questions, please contact the following

• For upcoming show information contact – Laura Standley or Brenda Cantrell
• For upcoming sale information contact – Marsha Curry
• For questions about registrations and transfers contact – Deandra Berger or Melanie Thompson after 1pm, Monday through Friday
• For accounting and financial assistance contact – John Jones
• For E-Trails submissions and information contact – Cole Dowden
• For advertising in the Trails contact – Rick Fritsche and Laura Standley at (817) 625-6241 or Carolyn Hunter at (817) 808-6895
• For Editorial submissions and Trails information or any other concerns regarding the TLBAA contact – Trails Editor Brenda Cantrell

TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (TLBAA) announces the opening of the position of Executive Director for the TLBAA

August 27, 2007

The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA), a non profit organization headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas, exists to protect the unique heritage and purity of the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle. The business of the association is managed by its Board of Directors. The TLBAA Board of Directors is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in the position of Executive Director.

Executive Director of the TLBAA

Job Description:

An Executive Director may be employed by the Chairman of the Board with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Executive 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, honesty and fair play.

Summary of Major Duties:

Overall day to day management/operation of the association to include:

a) Financial management to include preparation of the annual budget, institution and maintenance of monthly accounting practices sufficient to operate the business of the association.

b) Supervision of the association office staff to include the following departments:

Accounting
Office/administrative
Special Events
Registrations
Cattle Sales
Texas Longhorn Trails Periodical Publication

Other Duties to Include:

a) Development of revenue enhancement projects;

b) Management, receipt and verification of entries of insertion in the Herd Registry, subject to the Rules and Regulations of the TLBAA and maintenance of all documents constituting the authority for pedigrees;

c) Recordation of all transfers of animal and, by all means, protection of the integrity of the Herd Registry;

d) Expansion of the membership base through all reasonable efforts;

e) Maintenance and recordation of exact minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors;

f) Oversight of the Board of Directors election process as set forth in the by-laws; and

g) Performance of all other duties properly ordered by the Chairman of the Board or the Board of Directors and formulation of operating policies and procedures to implement said directives.

Individual Qualifications

1. Evidence of executive management ability of the business affairs of a non-profit organization or livestock breed association.

2. A college degree is preferred.

3. Evidence of ability to effectively manage human, financial and physical resources.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with organization members, board members and office staff. Candidate must exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.

5. Evidence of skills and knowledge necessary to work in a computerized environment.

6. The candidate must be available for periodic week-end travel.

7. The candidate should have the ability to demonstrate short and long term planning skills.

8. The candidate or their immediate family shall not own, buy, sell or manage registered Texas Longhorn cattle individually or as an agent for any other individual or entity.

9. The candidate should be prepared to present upon request a listing of references with knowledge of the skill and qualifications presented is this announcement.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position will be commensurate with an individual’s qualifications and experience. The estimated range of this compensation is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Additional benefits may be offered as a part of the compensation package.

The TLBAA is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is posted by the TLBAA Search Committee appointed by the TLBAA Chairman of the Board, Dr. Fritz Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico.

The TLBAA Search Committee consists of Directors:

Dr. Bob Kropp, Perry, Oklahoma- Search Committee Chairman
Mr. Kerry Mounce, Anna, Texas
Mr. Paul Braswell, Forestburg, Texas

Applications for the Executive Director will be accepted through October 15, 2007 or until suitable candidate is employed.

Applicants should forward a letter of qualifications and resume to:

Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
TLBAA Executive Search Committee
P. O. Box 491
Stillwater, OK 74076

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2007 Horn Showcase Sponsors

MOSSY HORN

Dr. Zech Dameron, Coppell, TX

Ethan Flowers, Beaumont, TX

Hubbell/Loomis Partnership, Hastings, MI

Rex Mosser, Midway, TX

Kerry and Nancee Mounce, Anna, TX

Craig Perez, Cameron, TX

Lynn Struthoff, San Antonio, TX

Taylor Cattle Company, Yorktown, TX

Charlie and Dana Buenger, Crawford, TX

Brent and Cynthia Bolen, Queen Creek, AZ

Marquess Arrow Ranch, Ben Wheeler, TX

TEXAS TWISTER

Longhorn Sales Pen, Arkansas City, KS

Bladen/Le’AN Partnership, Humansville, MO

Randy and Jamie Briscoe, Kingfisher, OK

Cyagra, Elizabethtown, PA

Justin and Julie Hansen, Paskenta, CA

Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS

Joel Lemley, Blackwell, TX

Dick and Peg Lowe, Horton, MI

Glenn Phipps, Santo, TX

Paul and Mari-Kathryn Braswell, Forestburg, TX

Cattle Baron’s Premier Longhorn Sale, Houston, TX

John Oliver, Waxahachie, TX

BRUSH POPPER

Mike Crawford and Pam Watkins, Zephyr, TX

Kent and Sandy Harrell, Tulsa, OK

Penny and Terrell Miller, College Station, TX

Lynn and Jane Mosdell, Kanab, UT

Ty Wehring, Houston, TX

Joe and Carol Wissel, San Marcos, TX

Grant Miller, Stroud, OK

Winchester Futurity, Nacogdoches, TX

Mike and Stacey Taylor, Denton, TX

RAWHIDER

NEW 2007 HORN SHOWCASE SHOW ENTRY FORMS AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

The upcoming 2007 Horn Showcase will highlight the best of the Longhorn breed and for this event the TLBAA has prepared exciting sponsorship packages. Also available are entry forms for the 2007 Horn Showcase Show. Entries for the 2007 Horn Showcase Show are due to the TLBAA office by October 5, 2007. Sponsorships are welcome and appreciated. Download this PDF detailing the packages and add your name to the best of the breed by supporting the 2007 Horn Showcase.

Deadline for December Best at West Announced

The deadline for pre-catalog consignments for the December Best at West Sale is October 10, 2007. For more information please contact TLBAA Sales Management (817) 625-6241.

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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: Prices are still trending steady. Trade is slow and demand is moderate. Small square bales in the South are in good demand. Horse and dairy quality hay remains in short supply. An abundance of lower quality hay is still seen in the market. There is still a lot of hay to be made, if the rain would stop long enough for fields to dry up. Ample rainfall has produced a variety of weeds over the last several weeks, which has caused major concern over quality for hay producers. Soil moisture has been rated short to surplus. Pasture and rangeland has been rated fair to excellent, with the wettest conditions in the South and East. Corn conditions have been rated as good to excellent. Some areas in the West have begun to harvest corn and some reports of completed harvests in the South. 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.