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BPI OffICeRS and BOaRd Of dIReCtORSChairman : Angelo Zottarelli (254.471.5675)President : Dr. Joseph Massey (210.696.8321 x212)Secretary/Treasurer : Bill Davis (336.210.1222)Director : R.L. Robbs (520.384.3654)Director: Don Cox (281.395.1277)

StaffElma Ryan: Administrative Assistant to the Executive VP (x211, [email protected])Frances Miller: Controller (x203, [email protected])Grant Keenen: Director of Commercial Marketing Programs (x202; [email protected])Rosanne Sralla: Registry Specialist (x206, [email protected])Patti Teeler: Accounting (x205, [email protected])Jim Bulger: Information Technologies Manager (x207, [email protected])Emilio Silvas: Application Developer (x204, [email protected])Mary Douglass: Member Services Associate (x201, [email protected])

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6The Importance of Good Record Keeping and DNA Marker Testsby Dr. Joseph M. Massey

8Staying Focused on the Futureby Don Cox

10IBBA Sponsored Feed Yard Tourby Grant Keenen

12Hello Brangus Breedersby Ben Spitzer

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4. New Members14. IJBBA: NJBS a Huge Success16. IBA: Easy Money17. Show Results34. News & Noteworthy35. Sale Results36. How To38. BOD Minutes42. State Directory

47. Services51. Advertiser’s Index51. Calendar of Events

On the Cover:Taken at the National Junior Brangus Show in West Monrie, LA. Congratulations juniors!

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Performance records are the basis of all improvement in cattle breeding. Since we moved to THR (Total Herd Re-porting), we have collected birth and weaning data at twice the rate as pre-THR. IBBA’s ability to accumulate

meaningful data for our members is a result of our members re-porting all records which include yearling weights, ultrasound data for rib eyes, back fat and any other carcass traits. The data becomes increasingly valuable when dam mature weights are reported with calf birth weights, weaning weights and frame scores. The quality of the data also increases as our members de-velop a better understanding of contempo-rary groupings.

Data reporting will become increasingly important as we compete in the race to better understand the molecular genetic potential of our Brangus cattle. There will be little chance for any breed to compete if we do not have performance data so that molecular markers can be linked to traits of interest. More important will be the abil-ity to quantitatively predict a molecular genetic marker for a defined expected outcome. Many of us think that DNA is the answer to making faster genetic progress, but without good performance data, this task becomes almost impossible to achieve in a timely manner. There is much talk in the industry related to DNA testing for some breeds of cat-tle, such as Angus and Holsteins, which have quickly moved to the utilization of molecular data into their predictive analysis. However, you will notice that it is the breeds with the greatest amount of performance data available for analysis that have made the most progress in incorporating molecular data.

Gene marker data (DNA tests) are de-rived when markers are present every time a specific outcome is observed and is past from parents to offspring expressing the same or similar out-come. While this seems like a simple process, it gets increasingly compli-

cated to identify if each parent has a different observed outcome with the same marker se-quence or even a similar marker sequence. The likelihood of iden-tifying genetic markers increases when good par-ent information is available along with good pheno-

typic data within a large population of similar cattle. It becomes easier to understand why performance data on a large population of cattle should be required if we are to ever identify gene markers and consequently, increase our ability to predict performance.

While there are gene marker test on the market today, they are not necessarily a good predicator of desired outcome. The

difficulty at this time is that while some gene markers have been identified in some breeds of cattle, it does not imply that the same DNA markers’ sequence in one breed identifies the same desired outcome in other breeds. The task becomes hard to predict when each parent has a slightly different marker sequence or does not have a similar sequence at all. A large set of de-fined population allows for finding all the similar DNA sequences that have similar predictive outcomes and to observe the outcome of the combined resulting off-spring. There is some similar segregation of genes from one breed to another if the origin is closely related, but this is not true for all breeds of cattle. When Bos taurus breeds are combine with Bos indicus the difficultly to identify markers increases; therefore, It becomes more important to have larger populations of good data.

Future technologies will help us make faster progress in identifying molecular markers of value, but the likeli-hood of this will probably always be dependent upon good phenotypic data. Now is the time to accelerate the rate of good performance data reporting.

The imporTance of good record keeping and dna marker TesTsby DR. JOSEPH MaSSeY

aBoUT The aUThorDr. massey has served as Ex-ecutive Vice president of the iBBa since 2004. in 2007, he started genetic performance solutions, llc, a breed registry services and per-formance analysis company serving the cattle and breed association industry— an iBBa owned company. gps manages online registry pro-grams for breed associations and the data base manage-ment of performance data like multi-breed EpDs.

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PeRsOntOPeRsOn by DON COX, IBBA PRESIDENT

staying focused on the future

Focusing on the future is what all successful organizations and corporations do. When we laid out our plan in March at the Annual Meeting for “Brangus Does It in 2010,” I only listed three new goals. An ongoing focus and goal for Brangus will

continue to be our junior program and growth of the breed. We have one of the best in the cattle business, and I personally would like to see it grow.

If you know me, you know that I have always put juniors as an integral part of our future. I have never held a sale that I didn’t donate a heifer, and all proceeds are given to local FFA programs. We always support all junior programs and events. I believe we should train our juniors in proper genetic breeding, integrity, honesty, leadership and pro-ductive long-term business practices. Our juniors are the future!

As an update on our goals, here is what has been going on.

BRANGuS BRANDeD PRoGRAM: The goal of this program is to build demand for Brangus cattle. This program will help all breed-ers sell more bulls and females. Dr. Massey and I have had many discussions with existing branded programs. Dr. Massey has met with many of the industry leaders. We are gathering all of the pros and cons of developing a branded program, so that the Board can have all of the details to decide the proper direction. In the last two

weeks, Dr. Massey, five Board members, and I attended a one-day tour of a very successful branded program to analyze their operation and gather information for Brangus opportunities. The follow-ing week, we visited Cargill Feedlot and Packing Presentation in Plainview, Texas. We saw and heard first-hand from one of the largest buyers, feeders, and packers in America. The good news is Brangus works for them, and we gathered more information. We will continue to develop and work on this goal.

DNA/GeNoMe: The goal of the DNA/Ge-nome project was to develop and keep Brangus in the forefront of all of the new discoveries in this exciting and changing area of the cattle industry. We believe our cattle have proven they work all over the world, and with any new findings in DNA, we will have the data to prove it. I have appointed an Ad Hoc committee of our members to gather and to advise the

Board of their find-ings. We want our members to have the ability to use DNA data collec-tion at a reduced price so Brangus can be a leader in DNA data collection. Your DNA/Genome committee will be:

n Dr. Milt Thomas – Chairmann Frank Perry – Vice Chairmann Vern Suhnn John Spitzern Mark Cowann Dr. Joe Masseyn Don Cox

Membership Services: Our main goal is to be an organization that always services the members. One area that I’ve heard many members say that they are proud of is our state-of-the-art on-line registry/transfer and data collection system. We now have sev-eral other breeds paying to use this system. One area that I have heard some concerns or desires is in the member services like health insurance, sales management software, and possibly someday having our BARN-THR pro-gram serve as a total ranch management pro-gram. We all should thank Dr. Massey and Jim Bulger who built the Brangus programs and

aBoUT The aUThorDon cox has a true and dedicated interest in the breed and association. he spent two years as a transi-tion board member, and in 2008 was elected for area 7. he has served on the Breed improvement, member-ship and Education, show advisory, and Finance com-mittees. he is on the board of the TBBa and an ncBa member. Domestically he has been involved with the breed for 27 years and first marketed internationally in 1988.Females you can depend on...

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The IBBA sponsored a Feed Yard Tour and Expert Presentations July 9, 2010 in the Texas Panhandle. IBBA owes many thanks to Cargill and their employees for contributing to the success of the day’s program. I believe all who attended gained from

the experience and should be able to improve their operation and the success of their commercial customers as well.

The day started at Cargill Cattle Feeders in Lockney, TX. I might add it was a very unseasonably wet and muddy Lockney, TX, as the area had received 11 inches of rain in as many days. Pat O’Connell, Ben Brophy and Tana Baker, all of Cargill, were on hand to speak to us about Car-gill’s operation.

The yard manager, Pat O’Connell, gave an overview of the entire Cargill cattle feeding model. He explained the com-plete process from receiving feeder calves to shipping the finished cattle to the packing house. Pat also described the type of animal that works for Car-gill. They feed only company owned cattle that help supply their packing plants with the quality and consistency their customers demand. Tana Baker noted that their buyers typically try to purchase calves with 1/8 ear or less. She said this is based on a qual-ity and tenderness standpoint that Cargill has to meet in an effort to supply their branded labels and retailer demands. They strive to buy, feed and harvest cattle that will Grade with a high percentage Choice and Yield Grades One and Two. Cargill also focuses on tenderness because it is of upmost importance to their customers.

Cargill is one of the few feeders that ultrasound the cattle during the feeding process. After being fed for 80-90 days, ultrasound measure-ments are taken for the rib-eye area, intramuscular fat and back fat thickness. Ben Brophy explained the process and how those results, along with weight and sex are used to sort the cattle for an optimum finish date. This procedure creates extremely even pens with project-ed finish dates. That is very beneficial for Cargill as the finish date and head count is tremendously important to supply chain management. Cargill is able to contract and sell beef to their customers based on those projected numbers.

I, along with many others, was quick to notice that five of the six heifers they processed to demonstrate the ultrasound process were heavily Brangus influenced. They were all black hided, 1/8 to 1/4 ear and three or four would have made excellent replacement females. The quality of those cattle was superb. But Brangus is not getting the credit. Those good heifers, like the ones we saw, are labeled by the industry as English-Exotic cross with our English competitors get-ting the credit for every good black hided animal. It would be great to see those topnotch cattle being called Brangus type, or Brangus influenced which is what they really are.

During the presentations, it became very obvious that we must be able to differentiate quality Brangus influenced cattle from the other

“ears” in the country. There is a very nega-tive cross-stigma that effects the value of Brangus cross calves. Buyers and packers alike collectively group ALL cattle with Bos indicus influence into one group. They try to discount these cattle with more than 3/8 to 1/4 ear regardless of quality. That is a practice we must stop! We must prove to the industry that Brangus influenced cattle will grade with a high percentage

choice and yield a very tender and d e s i r a b l e carcass. We must be able to identify these qual-ity cattle so that Bran-gus gets the credit instead of another black or red breed we have all heard of.

I have personally seen close-outs on Brangus sired calves out of Bran-gus type commercial cows that graded 68% Choice or better and all with Yield Grades 1 and 2 with no rolls. In fact, about 37% went Certi-fied Angus Beef. That’s better than the straight Angus average. Just about every close-out I see has calves going into the CAB program. Now, we know not every set of cattle will perform that way, but when they do, Brangus needs the credit. We need our Brangus influenced calves to continue being accepted into CAB and must continue to ensure acceptance into various packer labels. We must differentiate these calves from the others. We have a program in place, OptimaxX, that will do just that. We need to follow these cattle and acquire knowledge and hard data that will help the breed, the Brangus seed-stock producer and the commercial cow-calf customers.

My challenge to Brangus seed-stock producers is this… Build a relationship with your bull buyers, especially your volume buyers. Discuss marketing options with them and inform them of our programs. Identify where those Brangus sired feeder calves are being sold and where they are going. Let us, both you and I, work with the bull buyers throughout the year and build a solid partner-ship. This will not only help the Brangus breed, but dramatically impact your operation by providing your customers more than just bulls. It should be a partnership and a friendship.

I will leave you with this final quote from a great friend and mentor of mine that needs absolutely no explanation. The late trucking mag-nate, J.B. Hunt told me as we were looking at cattle one day, “Son, if you are going to be successful in life you need good part-ners. And to have good partners, you gotta be a Great partner.”

the bOttOm lineby GRANT Keenen

aBoUT The aUThorgrant Keenen is the Direc-tor of commercial martking programs for the iBBa. For any questions or inquiries regarding iBBa commercial programs, such as optimaxX and Brangus gold, grant can be reached by phone at 210.696.8231 or by email at [email protected].


I am extremely excited to be a part of the IBBA staff. When you take a minute to consider the opportunities that we as a col-lective group, staff members, breeders, commercial producers, feeders, and consumers have in the coming years, it’s hard not

to find something to be excited about. When one analyzes the strengths of Brangus, one will find the Brangus influenced cow and feeder calf fit very nicely in the beef production models of the fu-ture.

I have had the pleasure of knowing as well as learning from many Brangus breeders for many years. For those I don’t know as well, I thought I would include a brief biography in this column.

I grew up in the cattle business and very early on made a conscious decision that animal agriculture would be my life’s work. My family involvement goes back several generations and has included both commercial cattle and registered cattle of several breeds. As many of you know, my parents are Brangus breeders. After mov-ing to South Carolina, they purchased their first registered Brangus cattle in 1982. From 1992 through 1999, I was very active in the IJBBA and SBBA as well as 4-H, FFA and the South Carolina Junior Cattlemen’s Association. I was also fortunate enough to receive an IBA Scholarship. As you can see, my Bran-

gus roots run deep. I have a passion for the beef industry and this breed of cattle.

I attended Oklahoma State University (OSU) on an academic scholarship and majored in Animal Science with an ani-mal production emphasis. In addition to being active in a number of student organizations, I worked with several re-search projects as an employee at the Animal Science Department’s Nutrition and Physiology Center as well working as a student herdsman for a large Angus ranch near Stillwater, OK. Upon gradu-ation from OSU in 2004, I continued my formal education at Colorado State Uni-versity; obtaining a Master’s Degree in Integrated Resource Management.

As part of my Master’s Program, I interned with the Red Angus Association of Amer-ica (RAAA) in Denton, TX. After finishing my program at CSU, I accepted the po-

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The 2010 National Junior Brangus show was a huge success!

Peace, love and tie dye along with an abundance of great Brangus cattle invaded the Ike Hamilton at West Monroe July 11th – 16th for the 2010 NJBS. There were 90 exhibitors from 9 states who participated throughout the week in the shows, con-tests and events. Of the 90 exhibitors 25 of them were exhibiting cattle at their first NJBS. It was great to meet all of the new mem-bers and help them to become a part of our “Brangus Family”. We had an amazing time throughout the week

The week was packed with events and competitions. Mon-day started out the week with opening ceremonies where the exhibitors from Louisiana won the new “spirit award”. There are always many different contests at NJBS and this year was no ex-ception. We heard some great speeches, saw excellent fitting skills, and a fierce showmanship competition. There were 55 en-tries in the bred and owned show and 156 entries in the junior show. A great time was had by all at Taste of States and Barn-yard Olympics, it always seems to bring out the kid in everyone. Seven heifers were sold in the Source of Champions sale with an average of $2,571 per head. Special thanks to the many donors, buyers and volunteers for helping to make this event a great fund raiser for the IJBBA. We closed out the week with our awards ceremony where awards were given for scholarships and various contests held throughout the week.

I would like to give a special THANK YOU to Tyler & Jessica Dean, the Junior Board of Directors, the advisors, the sponsors, volunteers and judges who donated their time and resources to make this show such a success. Make plans to attend the 2011 NJBS next year in West Mon-roe it promises to be a great time.

I look forward to serving as your president this coming year and helping each of you to succeed. Feel free to contact me or any of the other board members with your ideas or suggestions. I look forward to working with each of you. In closing I would like to leave you with a quote by Dr. Wane Dyer – “A non-doer is very often a critic-that is, someone who sits back and watches doers, and then waxes philosophically about how the doers are doing. It’s easy to be a critic, but being a doer requires effort, risk, and change.” I challenge each of you to become involved in the IJBBA and to become doers, the opportunities are endless.

Your friend,

Justin Shrader2010 - 2011 IJBBA President

NJBS a Huge Success!OffICeRS

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Would you like to earn a big paycheck with only a minimal investment of your time and energy? In today’s struggling economy I think all of us would love to find a way to make some easy money. International Brangus Auxiliary has an incredible financial opportunity for Junior Brangus Breeders to do just that.

First of all, if you are, or know an active Junior Brangus Breeder, you are already well on your way to making some of that easy money. Getting involved in as many Brangus shows, promotional events, leadership opportunities, community, school, and church activities as possible, helps young people prepare for a bright future.

As a professional educator, I have witnessed first-hand the impact higher educa-tion has on the long-term financial success of today’s youth. People with post-high school educations make significantly more money that those who don’t have some sort of college or vocational training. Furthermore, the cost of higher education continues to skyrocket. Therefore, it only makes sense to find an efficient means of paying for a post-high school education.

Applying for an International Brangus Auxiliary Scholarship is the way a Junior Brangus Breeder can capitalize on their investment of time and help them achieve their goal of a college or vocational degree. Five young men and women were rec-ognized at this year’s National Junior Brangus Awards Ceremony as the 2010 IBA Scholarship Award recipients based on their outstanding accomplishments and aca-demic potential. This year’s recipients were as follows:

• EmilyJacksonfromWaco,TexasreceivedanIBAUnderclassmanScholarshipawardintheamountof$2000.Emily is an amazing example of what happens when an IBA scholarship award comes full circle. Emily’s mother, Jodi, was the first ever IBA Scholarship award winner back in 1979.• KaraLucherkfromMcCoy,TexasreceivedanIBAUnderclassmanScholarshipawardintheamountof$2000.• Jack(Thad)GorczycafromHarrah,OklahomareceivedanIBAUpperclassmanScholarshipawardintheamountof

$2000.• KodyLucherkfromMcCoy,TexasreceivedanIBAUpperclassmanScholarshipawardintheamountof$2000.• ChelsieMeyerfromWayne,OklahomareceivedtheIBARayMackeyMemorialScholarshipawardintheamountof

$2500.

The IBA was founded in 1977 as a promotional and educational organization for women to help promote interest in the Brangus breed. Since the first scholarship award presentation in 1979, IBA has given away over $410,000 to help young Brangus breeders reach their academic and professional goals.

To find out more about applying for an IBA Scholarship contact the IBA Scholarship Chairperson and visit the junior.goBrangus.com website to download the appropriate scholarship application. Following through with the IBA Scholarship application pro-cess takes some time and thoughtful consideration, but it can lead to some of the easiest money you will ever make.

Easy Moneyby MARLENE SCHWeRIn

OffICeRSPresident: Pamela doironP.O. Box 1029, Santa Ynez, California 93460 (805.688.8310)first Vice-President: Karen Lucherk2278 CR 213, McCoy, Texas 78113 (830.484.0209)Second Vice-President : Marlene Schwerin 11897 Schwerin Lane, Gentry, Arkansas (409.790.2355)Secretary: tracee Buffaloe2405 Terrace, Victoria, Texas 77901 (281.748.2399)treasurer: Sharon McCrearyHC 34, Box 125, Evergreen, Alabama (251.578.4750)Historian: Jodi Jackson 3099 Horseshoe Bend Road, Waco, Texas 76708 (254.836.4320)

dIReCtORSMary Beth farris, TexasKay Gibson, TexasKaren Lucherk, TexasJoy Reznicek, AlabamaBarbara Watson, LouisianaSusan Vaughan, Georgia

InteRnatIOnaL BRanGUS aUXILIaRY

for having the best in the industry. Our services through the IBBA offices are superior. As I follow-up with people who have bought animals from me to talking with new breeders, there is a common statement that I hear from them. “I really was lost when I called, but the lady who answered (Mary) really took the time to help me, as did all others in the office.”

I have been to the office and seen how much work is done and I believe all breeders should take the time to thank Dr. Massey, Elma, Jim, Frances, Rosanne, Mary, Patti, Emilio and Grant. They all work hard for you and if you need help, just ask.

We will stay focused and work hard on achieving our long-term goals. BJ

Continued from page 8.

Show the world what you have to offer. Advertise in the Brangus Journal.

979.828.5300

July 11-17, 2010 West Monroe, LA


To order photos from NJBS or the Futurity, please contact:

Parker Photography7414 Summit ViewSachse, TX 75048

(972)442-1070

Congratulations!National Junior Show & Futurity

We also want to congratulate the remaining exhibitors of JLS International females for their success in the show ring:

Andrew ParrottEllis ParrottTobi Parrott

Lauren SavoieCallie Scott

Caryn SmartClaire Smart

Miss JLS Dawn 789U8IH Bart 535S16 x Miss JLS Skye 789R3

9/10/2008 u R10139386

NJBS Grand Champion Female& Champion Jr Heifer

Mr JLS Mighty Mouse 748U5Odyssey of JLS x S.B. Ms Tenderizer 748J9

3/19/2008 u R10121000

Futurity Grand Champion bull& Sr Champion Bull

JLS InternationalPO Box 928Robertsdale, AL 36567Jeff Smith, Alabama (251)947-5688Myron Saathoff, Texas (210)218-4804E-mail: [email protected]

Congratulations to Katy Knox on her win with Miss JLS Dawn 789U8. We thank you for your hard work and wish you much success in the future!

Mark your calendars for

October 2, 2010

The best of the JLS spring born heifers will sell in a silent auction. It’s a great opportunity that you don’t want to miss! Contact Myron for more information.


Way to Go Juniors!

DDD Ms Hannah 38W2Doguets Hercules 88S3 x DDD Ms Sterling 38R2

1/7/2009 u R10144347

NJBS Yearling Champion Heifer

Ms L Mariah 118WDDD Black Gold 804S25 x DDD Fancy Fashion 118T1

7/12/2009 u R10145815

2010 TJBBA Res. Grand Champion & Grand Champion Bred & Owned

SCC Big Chief 301WDoguets Hercules 88S3 x SB Ms Tonto 301N

1/27/2009 u R10144093

2010 TJBBA & NJBS Bred & Owned Grand Champion Bull

SCC Raven 302W3Doguets Hercules 88S3 x LCC Ms Class Act 302T1

5/6/2009 u R10152424

NJBS Res. Grand Champion Female & Summer. Champion Heifer

SCC Miss Taylor 313WDDD Lucky Fred 200S8 x LCC Ms Class Act 313T1

3/14/2009 u R10137860

Futurity Res. Grand Champion Female & Yearling Champion Heifer

Mike and Lisa DoguetMike Cell: (409)790-0345 Mike Office: (409)866-2297Poteet/McCoy Locations - Eric Otto: (210)834-0034

Congratulations Scott Cattle Company! We appreciate your confidence in our genetics.

Beaumont Location - Leslie Douget: (409)790-5465Genetics Consultant - Timmy Lucherk: (210)834-1247

DDD Ms Shania 246WDoguets Hercules 88S3 x DDD Ms Shania

9/26/2009 u R10159092

NJBS Sr. Calf Champion Heifer

2010 TJBBA Grand Champion FemaleFuturity Grand Champion Female &

Jr. Champion Heifer

DDD Ms Sylvia 804U27Sire: Doguets Hercules 88S3

Dam: SG Cybil 804J279/16/2008 u R10122357

DDD Ms Mave 804U36Sire: SVF Mr Nitro 222P2

Dam: DDD Ms Light Sides 804R710/3/2008 u R10130038

Owned by Elizabeth Wishert. Purchased at the 2009 Spring Show Heifer Sale.

Owned by Matt Wellmann. Sold in the 2009 Spring Show Heifer Sale.

Owned by Cade Basey. Sold in the 2010 Spring Show Heifer Sale. Raised and shown by Kara Lucherk.

Raised and shown by Callie Scott Raised and shown by Callie Scott Raised and shown by Savannah Scott

Owned by Meagan Whittleman. Purchased at the 2009 Spring Show Heifer Sale. Runner-up for 2009 Show Heifer of

the Year.

Visit our website: www.doguetranch.com Garrett R. ThomasPO Box 412 Shepherd, TX 77371

(936)[email protected]


Anita Kay Goes Out in Style!

D Bar D Anita Kay 801T - R10090164Brinks Tracker 392R26 x D Bar D Annie Jean u 9/25/2007

NJBS & Futurity Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

MC OnStar 924W4MC Jethro 00S3 x Miss NMSU 924 u 2/8/2009 u R10154395

Jack, Patti, Abbie, Maggie & Ellie Jorgenson4837 FM 344 ETyler, TX 75703(903)[email protected]

We are so excited by all of the accomplishments that Anita Kay has achieved in 2009 and 2010. Adding to that excitement is the fu-ture of OnStar and the positive impact he will make!

Congratulations to our daughters for all of their hardwork and acheivements!

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bw ww yw Milk M&g sc rea iMf ePD’s 3.1 26 42 9 22 0.7 0.46 0.06 %Rank 30% 30% 30%BW 86 Adj WW 741 Adj YW 1310 Adj REA 16.61 Adj IMF 5.339 102% 115%

Ellie Jorgenson3rd Place in Novice Showmanship


KK Mr Powerstroke 915WWSK Bright Powerstroke 726R x Miss JLS Tina 915R30

1/23/2009 u R10146349

NJBS Bred & Owned Reserve Champion Bull & Res. Yearling Champion Bull

Wayne, Shawn & Katy Knox25668 Hwy 6PO Box 907Hempstead, TX 77445(281)471-5751

Special thanks to:iJLS International and crew

iTimmy Fentress of Fentress Cattle Co.

iPaul Wunderlich of Wunderlich Farms

We really appreciate your help!

Miss JLS Dawn 789U8 - R10139386IH Bart 535S16 x Miss JLS Skye 789R3 u 9/10/2008

NJBS Grand Champion Female& Champion Jr Heifer

Miss JLS Chanel 157W10Skyhawks Presidente x Ms JLS Revenue 157P2

11/8/2009 u R10165601

Futurity Heifer Calf Champion & NJBS Reserve Sr. Calf Champion

Check out the

Diamond K Ranch

Facebook page for

upcoming fall sale

information!

Congratulations Katy!National Junior Show & Futurity


Scott Cattle Co. ChampionsA big thank you to our “crew” for all the hard work and dedication

and to our friends and family for their support!

SCC Big Chief 301WDoguets Hercules 88S3 x SB Ms Tonto 301N

1/27/2009 u R10144093

2010 TJBBA & NJBS Bred & Owned Grand Champion Bull

SCC Raven 302W3Doguets Hercules 88S3 x LCC Ms Class Act 302T1

5/6/2009 u R10152424

NJBS Res. Grand Champion Female & Summer. Champion Heifer

SCC Miss Taylor 313WDDD Lucky Fred 200S8 x LCC Ms Class Act 313T1

3/14/2009 u R10137860

Futurity Res. Grand Champion Female & Yearling Champion Heifer

Raised and shown by Callie Scott Raised and shown by Callie Scott Raised and shown by Savannah Scott

Scott Cattle Company2498 CR 220Angleton, TX 77515Mark Koehl, Manager (254)652-0105

2009 Red Brangus Show Heifer of the YearBroken A Ultima 14U2owned by Callie Scott


NJBS CandidsThanks so much to Sharron McCreary for providing these great NJBS memories!

Thrill of Victory: Sharron McCreary & Tanner Bosarge, both of Alabama

L o o o o n n n n g g g Day!

Cooling off at the Ju-niors: Standing Garet Ran, in tub Andrew Parrot, both of Louisiana.

Done for the day...

Someday I’ll be showing you!: Caro-line Stone of Louisiana

“I’ve been showing another breed for eight years and this has been the most fun I’ve had at a junior national show!” - Anne Stanford, heading to Auburn University this fall.; and Zachary, grandson of Janet and Roger Greuel.


2010 National Jr Brangus Show - Owned

Champion Jr Heifer CalfMs First Lady Hanketta 1019X

Exhibited by: Kara Lucheck, Falls City, TX

Grand Champion Female & Champion Jr HeiferMiss JLS Dawn 789U8

Exhibited by: Katy Knox, Hempstead, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Female & Champion Summer Yearling HeiferSCC Raven 302W3

Exhibited by: Callie Scott, Angelton, TX

Reserve Champion Jr Heifer CalfMs Iron Farm 122R 291W6

Exhibited by: Paige Weiss, Kilgore, TX

Reserve Champion Jr HeiferDDD Ms Mave 804U36

Exhibited by: Elizabeth Wishert, Magnolia, TX

Reserve Champion Yearling HeiferJCC Ms Macey 390W

Exhibited by: Jake Johnston, Waxahachie, TX

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling HeiferMiss Ms Mariah 274W


Champion Yearling HeiferDDD Ms Hannah 38W2

Exhibited by: Matt Wellman, Brenham, TX

Champion Sr Heifer CalfDDD Ms Shania 246W

Exhibited by: Cade Basey, Florence, TX

Champion Sr HeiferWC Miss Mireille 302U2

Exhibited by: Whitney Jennings, Meridian, TX

Reserve Champion Sr HeiferRCY Miss Csonka 99U

Exhibited by: Tanner Banks, Bryan, TX

Reserve Champion Sr Heifer CalfMiss JLS Chanel 157W10



2010 National Jr Brangus Show - Owned

Reserve Champion Red Jr HeiferMCC Maricel 30U

Exhibited by: Kelsey Munoz, Pearland, TX

Grand Champion Red Female & Champion Yearling Red HeiferMiss TRG Amaretta

Exhibited by: Rana Garrett Wheelock, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Red Female & Champion Jr Red HeiferBroken A Ultima 14U2


Grand Champion Cow/Calf PairD Bar D Anita Kay

Exhibited by: Abbie Jorgenson, Tyler, TX

Grand Champion Bull & Champion Yearling BullSCC Big Chief 301W


Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf PairD Bar D Ms Diana


Reserve Grand Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Yearling BullKK Mr Powerstroke 915W


Reserve Champion Sr HeiferRCY Miss Csonk 99U


2010 National Jr Brangus Show - Bred & Owned

Grand Champion Red Female & Champion Sr Red HeiferMCC Maricel 30U

Exhibited by: Kelsey Munoz, Pearland, TX

Grand Champion Female & Champion Yearling HeiferJCC Ms Macey 390W


Reserve Grand Champion Female & Champion Sr HeiferWJ Ms Madelin 675U2


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2010 National Jr Brangus Show - Bred & Owned

Reserve Champion Bull CalfRCC Pilgrim 88W

Exhibited by: Stephen Roop, Grapevine, TX

Champion Bull CalfMr L Big Assets 1019X2

Exhibited by: Cody Lucherk, Falls City, TX

Reserve Champion Heifer CalfRCY Miss Singletary 468W7

Exhibited by: Randa Yezak, Bremond, TX

Champion Summer Yearling HeiferD Bar D Ms Fancy 37W

Exhibited by: SK Ranch, Lake Wales, FL

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling HeiferMiss JLS Black-Eyed Nellie

Exhibited by: Lauren Savoie, Jennings, LA

Reserve Champion Yearling HeiferSCC Raven 302W3


Reserve Champion Heifer CalfJG Miss Black Alydar 55W

Exhibited by: Thad Gorczyca, Harrah, OK

Reserve Champion Sr HeiferMs CJ Loni

Exhibited by: Connor Jackson, Waco, TX

Champion Heifer CalfMs First Lady Hanketta 1019X

Exhibited by: Kara Lucheck, Falls City, TX

2010 National Jr Brangus Show - Source Of Champions

Grand Champion FemaleBroken A Ultima 14U2


Reserve Grand Champion FemaleMs Iron Farm Dancer 162U

Exhibited by: Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL

2010 Futurity

Champion Heifer CalfMiss JLS Chanel 157W10


Grand Champion Female & Champion Jr HeiferDDD Ms Sylvia 804U27

Exhibited by: Meagan Whittleman, Shepherd, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Female & Champion Yearling HeiferSCC Miss Taylor 313W

Exhibited by: Scott Cattle Co, Angelton, TX

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2010 Futurity

Champion Sr HeiferRCY Miss Csonka 99U


Reserve Champion Yearling HeiferMs ANW Louie 420W

Exhibited by: Ashton Watt, Tatum, TX

Reserve Champion Jr HeiferDDD Ms Prescilla 820U14

Exhibited by: Doguet Diamond D, McCoy, TX

Grand Champion Red Female & Champion Red Summer Yearling HeiferTrio’s Wildfire 175W

Exhibited by: Trio Cattle & Genetics, Dallas, TX

Champion Red Sr HeiferCX Ms Red Chief 59/U

Exhibited by: Cox Excalibur, Katy, TX

Reserve Champion Red Jr HeiferTJR Ms Showstopper 504/U

Exhibited by: Triple JR Cattle Co, Friendswood, TX

Reserve Champion Red Yearling HeiferBroken A Angelina 114W

Exhibited by: Austin Accord, Madisonville, TX

Champion Red Jr HeiferDCC Ms Promise Girl 133U

Exhibited by: Dillard Land & Cattle, Katy, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Red Female & Champion Red Heifer CalfBKC Miss Grand 81W

Exhibited by: BKC Ranch, Hockley, TX

Grand Champion Cow/Calf PairD Bar D Anita Kay

Exhibited by: Abbie Jorgenson, Tyler, TX



Reserve Champion Red Summer Yearling HeiferCX Ms Home Run 197/W

Exhibited by: Mackenzie Gillham, Maysville, OK


Reserve Grand Champion Bull & Champion Jr Yearling BullSBR Coal Train 222WR

Exhibited by: Sunnybrook Farms, Jackson, MS

Grand Champion Red Cow/Calf PairBCC Ms Pretty Girl 124S3

Exhibited by: Buffaloe Cattle Co, Friendswood, TX

Grand Champion Bull & Champion Sr BullMr JLS Mighty Mouse

Exhibited by: JLS International, Devine, TX

Reserve Champion Bull CalfMr L Big Assets 1019X2

Exhibited by: Kody Lucherk, Falls City, TX

Champion Jr BullMr Smart Target Jack 67U

Exhibited by: Caitlyn Smart, Runge, TX

Reserve Champion Sr Yearling BullDaltons Eli

Exhibited by: Dalton Brangus, Ava, MO

Reserve Champion Jr Yearling BullDDD Walks Alone 193W6

Exhibited by: Doguet Diamond D, McCoy, TX

Champion Sr Yearling BullDCC Mr Paladin 915U5

Exhibited by: Dillard Land & Cattle, Katy, TX

Champion Summer Yearling BullMr JLS Savage 915W42

Exhibited by: JLS International, Devine, TX

Reserve Champion Sr BullTiner’s Humdinger 729U

Exhibited by: Tiner Family Cattle, Hempstead, TX

Grand Champion Red Bull & Champion Red Sr BullCX Mr Payload 930/U

Exhibited by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling BullCH Carson 392/W

Exhibited by: Darrell McLemore, Jr, Ringgold, LA

2010 Futurity


2010 Futurity

Reserve Champion Red Sr HeiferCX Ms Red Chief 71/U


Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull & Reserve Champion Red Sr BullCX Legends Dream 610/U1


Reserve Champion Red Jr Yearling BullMBJ Wiseguy 269W

Exhibited by: Trio Cattle & Genetics, Dallas, TX;MBJ Ranch, Wharton, TX;La Victoria Ranch, Mexico

Champion Bull CalfRCC Pilgrim 88W

Exhibited by: Stephen Roop, Grapevine, TX

Grand Champion Sr Get of SireDoguets Hercules 88S3

Exhibited by: Doguet Diamond D Ranch, McCoy, TX

Grand Champion Jr Get of SireDoguets Hercules 88S3


Champion Red Jr YearlingCX Mr Home Run 358/W


Grand Champion Produce of DamSG Ms Discovery 820/G22


Reserve Champion Red Sr HeiferMiss TRG Amaretta

Exhibited by: Justin Hillin, Waco, TX

Grand Champion Best Four HeadExhibited by: Dillard Land & Cattle, Katy, TX

Grand Champion Red Sr Get of SireCX Home Run 135/P


Reserve Champion Sr HeiferWC Miss Mireille 302U2


Grand Champion Red Jr Get of SireCX Red Chief 485M1


Grand Champion Red Produce of DamCX Ms Excalibur 71/P


2010 NJBS Banquet Awards

Show Heifer of the YearD Bar D Ms Delilah

Owned by: Stacey Keen; Exhibited by: D Bar D Brangus

Red Show Heifer of the YearBroken A Ultima 14U2

Owned & Exhibited by: Callie Scott

Red Show Bull of the YearDos XX’s Stouts Destiny

Owned by: Dos XX’s Cattle Co, Keith & Sherry Byrom, & Munoz Cattle Co; Exhibited by: Dos XX’s Cattle Co

Show Sire of the YearBlackhawk of Brinks 607M12

Owned by: Chimney Rock Cattle Co & 2H Ranch

Red Show Sire of the YearDos XX’s Transformer Mr Stout

Owned by: Dos XX’s Cattle Co, Cox Excalibur Brangus, & Sergio Berlanga

Show Bull of the YearD Bar D Amos Moses 23T

Owned by: Tommie Rogers, Skyhawk Brangus, & Kyle Muzny; Exhibited by: D Bar D Brangus


Team Fitting1st: Holli Baker, Taylor Gwynn & Kody Lucherk

2nd: Jake Johnston, Mackenzie Gillham & Justin Shrader3rd: Paige Weiss, Jacob Brosh & Stephen Roop

IBA Scholarships Recipients Pat Pinch Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Junior Salesmanship 1stTanner Miller, Dalton McKee & Kalyn Watt

Junior Speech1st - Tanner Miller; 2nd - Andreya Mitchell; 3rd - Colton Leech &

Kendra Brull

Senior Salesmanship 3rdConnor Jackson, Victoria Maloch & Elizabeth Wishert

Senior Salesmanship 1stChelsie Meyer, Ashton Watt & Haley Weiss

Senior Salesmanship 2ndDerek Johnston, Emily Jackson & Katy Knox

Junior Salesmanship 2ndPaige Weiss, Laken Geulker & Andreya Mitchell

Intermediate Speech1st - Connor Jackson; 2nd - Jacob Brosh; 3rd - Kourtney Gardner

Senior Speech1st - Haley Weiss

Junior Salesmanship 3rdBriana Hicks, Brandon Hicks & Madison Stone




Junior Computer Generated Ad1st- Lexi Garner; Tied for 2nd - Tanner Miller & Briana Hicks; 3rd -

Colton Leech

Intermediate Computer Generated Ad1st - Katlyn Gardner; 2nd - Conner Jackson; 3rd - Kourtney Gardner

Junior Skillathon1st - Brandon Hicks; 2nd - Savannah Scott; 3rd - Paige Weiss

Intermediate Skillathon1st - Darrell McLemore, Jr; 2nd - Connor Jackson; 3rd - Kelsey Munoz

Champion Jeopardy - Quiz BowlLakan Guelker, Paul Wunderlich, Timmy Fentress & Shawn Knox

Reserve Champion Jeopardy - Quiz BowlBrandon Hicks, Briana Hicks, Victoria Maloch & Terri Adams

Champion Showmanship WinnersNovice - Chaz Michelle; Junior - Paige Weiss; Intermediate - Ashton

Watt; Senior - Kody Lucherk

Senior Skillathon1st - Paul Wunderlich; 2nd - Kody Lucherk; 3rd - Stephen Roop

Junior Photography1st - Colton Leech; 2nd - Tanner Miller; 3rd - Kylee Pickett

Intermediate Photography1st - Elizabeth Wishert; 2nd - Meghan Pickett; 3rd - Tanner Bosarge

Senior Photography1st - Molly Zwick; 2nd - Ben Wishert; 3rd - Caitlyn Smart

Senior Computer Generated Ad1st - Caitlyn Smart; 2nd - Tatum Pritchard; 3rd - Justin Jones


HerdsmanshipOklahoma

IllustrationKatlyn Gardner

ScrapbookTexas

Longest Distance TraveledMichaela Aycock

2010 - 2011 IJBBA Goard of Directors

QueenKelsey Munoz

New ExhibitorBriana Hicks

High Point IndividualsJunior - Tanner Miller; Intermediate - Connor Jackson; Senior - Haley

Weiss

Frog & ChurnBrandon & Briana Hicks

Current 2009 - 2010 IJBBA Board of Directors Special AwardIJBBA Advisors - Ray Smith & Randy Deshotel

Georgianne Meyers AwardFred & Sharron McCreary



2010 TJBBA Show Results

Grand Champion Owned Female & Champion Jr HeiferDDD Ms Mave 804U36

Exhibited by: Elizabeth Wishert, Magnolia, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female & Champion Summer CalfMs L Mariah 118W

Exhibitied by: Kara Lucherk, McCoy, TX

Grand Champion Bred & Owned BullSCC Big Chief 301W


Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned BullMr EJ Laredo

Exhibited by: Emily Jackson, Waco, TX

Champion Owned Sr HeiferWC Miss Mireille 302U2


Reserve Champion Owned Sr HeiferDDD Ms Duchess 200U4

Exhibited by: Elizabeth Wishert, Magnoia, TX

Reserve Champion Owned Jr HeiferDDD Ms Sylvia

Exhibited by: Meagan Whittleman, Shepard, TX

Champion Owned Heifer CalfRCY Miss Singletary 468W7

Exhibited by: Emily Hirt, Lincoln, TX


Exhibited by: Matt Wellmann, Brenham, TX

Grand Champion Bred & Owned FemaleMs L Mariah 118W

Exhibited by: Kara Lucherk, McCoy, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned FemaleJCC Ms Macey 390W


Grand Champion Cow/Calf PairMs Iron Farm 331R7

Exhibited by: Emily Jackson, Waco, TX

Reserve Champion Owned Summer Heifer CalfMiss Mariah 274W

Exhibited by: Callie Scott, Angleton, TX

Reserve Champion Owned Yearling HeiferJCC Ms Macey 390W


Reserve Champion Owned Heifer CalfDDD Ms Shania 246W

Exhibited by: Cade Basey, Florence, TX

Champion Owned Yearling HeiferDDD Ms Hannah 38W2

Exhibited by: Matt Wellmann, Brenham, TX

Team Fitting(L-R) Colton Coufal & Elizabeth Wishert - 3rd; Stephen Roop & Demi

Hunt - 2nd; Emily Owens & Jake Johnston - 1st


Intermediate Showmanship(L-R) Jason Cleere - Judge; Jake Johnston - 6th; Kacie Wallace - 5th;

Rachel McIntryre - 4th; Colton Coufal - 3rd; Ashton Watt - 2nd; Elizabeth Wishert - 1st; Emily Smith - Queen

All Around Champions(L-R) Elizabeth Wishert - Intermediate; Brianna Hicks - Junior; Emily

Jackson - Senior

Junior Showmanship(L-R) Jason Cleere - Judge; Emily Smith - Queen; Emily Jackson - 6th;

Callie Scott - 5th; Luke Johnston - 4th; Brandon Otto - 3rd; Derek Johnston - 2nd; Kara Lucherk - 1st

Senior Showmanship(L-R) Jason Cleere - Judge; Emily Smith - Queen, Emily Jackson - 6th;

Callie Scott - 5th; Luke Johnston - 4th; Brandon Otto - 3rd; Derek Johnston - 2nd; Kara Lucherk - 1st

Senior Public Speaking(L-R) Emily Jackson - 1st; Tia Hunt - 2nd

Intermediate Public Speaking(L-R) Brandon Hicks - 3rd; Claire Smart - 2nd; Elizabeth Wishert - 1st

Senior Photography(L-R) Taylor Klatte - 3rd; Caitlynn Smart - 2nd; Ben Wishert - 1st

Junior Public Speaking(L-R) Laura Zibiliski - 1st; Brianna Hicks - 2nd; Victoria Parkey - 3rd

Junior Photography(L-R) Laura Zibiliski - 3rd; Taylor Klatte - 2nd; Tanner Miller - 1st

Queen & Sweetheart(L-R) Elizabeth Wishert - Queen; Victoria Parkey - Sweetheart

Quiz Bowl(L-R) Brandon Hicks, Brianna Hicks, Terri Adams, Ben Wishert

Intermediate Photography(L-R) Claire Smart - 3rd; Alexandra Wilson - 2nd; Elizabeth Wishert

- 1st

2010 TJBBA Show Results


sition of Communications/Member Services Director at RAAA. In this position, I represented the Red Angus Association at national, state and regional meetings, field days and sales, as well as industry events across the country. I assisted with several aspects of breed promotion, including design and placement of advertising material and represented RAAA at conventions and trade shows.

My most recent experience was as General Manager of Salacoa Val-ley Farms, Fairmount, GA. I served on the Commercial Marketing committee and as Vice-Chairman of the Promotions committee for IBBA while working at SVF.

I have been very active in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa-tion (NCBA). In January of 2009, I was a founding member of the NCBA Young Producer’s Council (YPC), serving as the chair of the YPC Membership Committee and representing YPC on the NCBA

Membership committee. In January of 2010, I was elected to serve as the Chairman of YPC. This position is active on the Executive Committee for NCBA, which has really given me more insight to the constant battles we face as an industry.

My job here at IBBA is to help create opportunities for users of Bran-gus genetics in order to increase profitability, as well as communi-cate to the industry and the membership. This is a completely new and much needed position that will be utilized to spread the word throughout the industry and the membership about the benefits of Brangus genetics, new threats and opportunities plus increase understanding of programs and matters of the Association. I look forward to getting to know all of you better and help create op-portunities to ensure the success of the IBBA membership and the Brangus breed. BJ


nEWs&noTEWorThYiRbba 2010 memORial schOlaRshiP

Marcos Borges awarded the second IRBBA Memorial Scholarship winners their certificates May 22, 2010, at the IRBBA Annual Meeting in College Station, Texas. This year’s recipients are:

n Montanna Harper of Hempstead, Texasn Katy Sheffield of Pearland, Texasn Nathan Munoz of Pearland, Texas Montanna will be attending Texas A&M and will be studying Ani-

mal Science. Katy will be attending Alvin Community College and will study Business. Nathan will continue attending San Jacinto Com-munity College and will be study Construction Science. All students were awarded checks for $1,200.00 to go towards furthering their education. Please help us congratulate them on a job well done.

The IRBBA Memorial Scholarship was developed to help honor two

great former members of the IRBBA: Ms. Wilma Buffaloe and Mr.

Jim Hunt. Both families and the members of the IRBBA take great pride in presenting these scholar-ships in remembrance of these beloved breeders.

Receiving Scholarship: Montanna Harper

Receiving Scholarship: Nathan Munoz

Oak cReek faRms hOsting seminaR and field dayOak Creek Farms in Chappell Hill, Texas will be hosting an educa-

tional Seminar and Forage Field Day on Oak Creek’s Total Herd Man-agement Program Friday, October 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the ranch in Chappell Hill.

Dr. Jim Sanders, Beef Specialist at Texas A&M will speak on “Breed-ing Cattle to Fit Their Environment.” Dr. Sam Feagley, State Soil Spe-

cialist at Texas A&M will give a presentation on “Phosphorus – The Next Crisis?” emphasizing the availability of fertilizers now and in the future. Larry Pierce with AgriLife Extension of Texas A&M will give the introduction speaking on “Developing Cattle on Forages.” Ranch tours will also be available Friday to view the cattle and forages in Oak Creek’s Brazos River bottom. For more information call Oak Creek Farms at 979/836-6832 or email [email protected]

sOuthWest bRangus bReedeRs initiate yOu heifeR PROgRamMembers of the Southwest Brangus Breeders Association (SWBBA)

are offering youngsters in their regionof New Mexido, Arizona, Utah and Colorado a unique opportunity to show a heifer in the months to come.

Under a memorandum of understaning (MOU) approved at the SWBBA annual meeting in Ruidoso in late June, 4-H or FFA members may recaive a registered Brangus heifer along with feed and expense funding to prepare a heifer tocompete in the Arizona National or oth-er appropriate show. The heifer will be transferred into the youth’s

name for the duration of the project and the youngster must become a member of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association. Additionally, the youth will be expected to provide daily care and management of the heifer as directed by their 4-H leader or FFA advi-sor as well as maintaining a record book and financial records relat-ing to the animal. The heifer will be returned to its breeder at the conclusion of the show season. To ensure a strong network for the youngsters participating in the program, the MOU must be signed by

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salerEporTsSaLaCOa VaLLeY faRMS - faIRMOUnt, Ga‘enhancing Success’ Female Sale Strong

A large crowd gathered on a beautiful Geor-gia afternoon for Salacoa Valley Farms Bran-gus female sale. 74 lots of Brangus females averaged $2,469 selling to six states.

The top selling female was Lot 23, Center 68 MS 287/5 334N26, a 3/4 blood donor female and her Red Brangus ET heifer calf. Indian Hills Brangus, Cranfills Gap, TX, and Page Weiss, Kilgore, TX. teamed to pay $11,000 to own this proven V8 Brahman bred pair.

The next high seller was Lot 1, a pick of the herd flush that sold to Clover Ranch, Marietta, Georgia. they paid $10,000 to Flush MS 38 Center Ranch 535J8. She is a Super Star daughter trac-ing back to the famed 535W3 cow.

Corlay Cattle Company, Huntsville, TX paid $9,500 to own a second pick of the herd flush, choosing SVF MS 535M31. This proven Bright-side bred female is a daughter of the previous flush choice, 535J8.

Lot 5, SVF MS 23P36 and her TCB Catawba Warrior R532 heifer calf was the high spring selling pair as Quail Creek Brangus, Steele, Ala paid $5,000 to own the possible 3N1. She is a daughter of Special Ad-dition and goes back to the famed 23 cow family.

Lingg Brangus, Grand Saline, TX paid $4,300 to own SVF High Prime 23U140, the top selling fall bred heifer. She is a high growth, big REA granddaughter of Salacoa Pine Lass 23D2 and sold safe to TCB Catawba Warrior R532.

Roadruck Brangus, Albertville, Ala paid $4,000 each to own the two top selling spring bred heifers. Lot 75, SVF 23S86 35W190 was the biggest YW heifer in the sale and is sired by SVF MR

Cadence 23S86 and was bred to TCB Catawba Warrior R532. Lot 68, SVF Cadence 535W058 was a balanced trait female sired by Cadence and she sold safe to SVF MR Cadence 23S86.

1 Flush Lot averaged $19,5001 3/4 Blood Female averaged $11,00028 Spring Pairs $2,50416 Spring Bred Heifers $196314 Fall Bred Heifers averaged $1,77910 3N1s averaged $2,0804 Fall Bred Cows averaged $1,250

74 Total Lots Averaged $2,469

Clover Ranch of Marietta, GA purchased ‘Flush Pick’ for $10,000: (L-R) Jose Medina, Rigo Orasco and Oskar Jaurez all of Clover Ranch; and David Vaughn, owner of Salacoa Valley Farms

SOURCe Of CHaMPIOnS SaLe - WeSt MOnROe, LaSale Starts with a BANG

A large crowd was on hand for this year’s “Source of Champi-ons” Sale held in conjunction with the National Junior Bran-gus Show in West Monroe, LA. The evening started with a bang as a jar of Mrs. Janet Greuel’s famous Blackberry Jelly

sold for $350 to Three Sisters Cattle Co. A framed print of last year’s NJBS Illustration Contest winning artwork fetched $200 from Tina Gardner to benefit the IBA Scholarship fund. In total the evening saw the IJBBA raise $15,500. Thank you to the numerous breeders and ranches who donated semen as well as to the buyers who purchased lots from this year’s “Source of Champions” Sale.

High Selling Lots:

• Ms First LadyHanketta 1019X, sold toMichaelaAycokofBartow, FL for $4100. This stylish DDD BRTSDE-TOPHAND 88S2 daughter was consigned by Kara Lucherk, McCoy, TX.• CX Ms Home Run 197/W, a daughter of CX HOME RUN

135/P, was consigned by Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX, and sold to Mackenzie Gillham, Maysville, OK for $3500.• 10StrawsofsemenfromMCOnstar924W4donatedbyJOJ

Brangus, Tyler, TX, sold for $310 per straw to Corlay Cattle Com-pany, Huntsville, TX.

• 5Strawsof semen fromBrinksTracker392R26“WhoDat”donated by D Bar D Brangus, Ellisville, MS, sold to Wellman Cat-tle Company, Brenham, TX, for $100 per straw.• 5StrawsofsemenfromDoguet’sHercules88S3donatedby

Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch, McCoy, TX, sold to Wellman Cattle Company, Brenham, TX, for $100 per straw.• 2EmbryosoutofOaksMsCsonka535T5andMCRockStar

924U6 donated by Southern Cattle Company, Marianna, FL, sold to Robert Yates, Hamptonville, NC, for $500 per embryo.

7 Open Show Heifer Prospects grossed $18,000 to average $2571.43.34 lots or 170 straws of Semen grossed $10,575 to average $311.03 per lot or $62.20 per straw.2 lots or 4 Embryos grossed $1900 to average $950 per lot or $475 per embryo.1 Flush package grossed $375.Sale Management: IJBBA Board of DirectorsAuctioneer: Bruce Maloch

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the youngster, his or her advisor or leader as well as his or her parents and the breeder of the heifer.

“We hope this project will enable youngsters to show heifers that would otherwise be unable to have one,” explained Bill Morrison, Lack-Morrison Brangus, Clovis, New Mexico, “along with providing public exposure to the Brangus breed that fits so well in the region

and the breeders who provide the heifers.”

Youngsters who participate in the program must insure their heif-ers for their full value as determined by the heifer’s breeder and 4-H or FFA advisor. In addition to funding to asist with feed and travel costs, each youngster will receive $100 for their efforts and be eli-gible for a $500 scholarship offered by the SWBBA. The scholarship

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winner will be selected based on a written project story, a completed record book and a letter of support from the leader or advisor. The scholarship will be paid directly to the student’s college or technical school when the student provides SWBBA with a copy of enrollment verification.

Youngsters and Brangus breeders interested in participating in this program should contact SWBBA President Dr. Bart Carter, Thatcher, Arizona at home, 928/348-8918 or office, 928/348-4030; or Mr Mor-rison at home, 575/482-3254 cell, 575/760-7263 in Clovis

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beef cattle RePROductiOn symPOsium - august 5th & 6thNashville — July 19, 2010 — Cow-calf producers find themselves

challenged by rising input costs. Given the magnitude of increased expenses, producers are intently focused on the bottom line while seeking both economic and production efficiencies. In response the University of Tennessee and the Beef Reproduction Task Force is sponsoring the 2010 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle from August 5 and 6 in Nashville, Tennessee.

This symposium will inform producers on cutting edge reproduc-

tive strategies. The speakers will provide the knowledge needed to improve herd productivity and decrease input costs by shortening the calving and breeding season. The symposium will also help pro-ducers understand how to improve overall reproductive manage-ment through enhancement of both male and female reproduction, as well as innovations in protocols such as estrous synchronization.

The presenters represent leading educational and research insti-

tutions and will share their knowledge on the latest topics of cattle reproduction.

Program details and registration are available at http://westcentral.unl.edu/beefrepro/. The early registration deadline is July 22, 2010.

Contact Information:More information is available by contacting Justin Rhinehart, Uni-

versity of Tennessee, (615) 835-4561, [email protected]; or Cliff Lamb, (850) 394-9124, [email protected].

The symposium is sponsored by the University of Tennessee and

the Beef Reproduction Task Force, which is comprised of Extension animal scientists from Kansas State University, University of Nebras-ka, South Dakota State University, Iowa State University, University Of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Florida and University of Missouri with support from several other industry sponsors.

Sent in conjunction with the University of Tennessee and the Beef Reproduction Task

Forcemailto:[email protected]?subject=Unsubscribe

add eventstO the calendaRHow To:

From the home page of the portal, click on “please add upcoming sales using the Calendar of Events”

This action will take you to the next screen where you input the information on your event.




Begin by putting in the title of your event; this is what shows up on the cal-endar. For example “Best Brangus Ranch 15th Annual Brangus Bull Sale”. In the next box, under descrip-tion, is where you will put all the relevant information about your event. Where and when the event will be held, who to contact regarding in-formation about your event, the schedule of events, etc.

After you have completed the de-scription of your event, you must choose a category using the drop down box. You can choose from General, Sales, Shows, Association Events, Field Days, Holidays, or Interna-tional Events. The category you choose dictates if your event is listed under “all events” or “upcoming sales” on the GoBran-gus website.

The event owner is the member num-ber of the host of the event. When logged into the system, it will default to your mem-ber number. If you are listing an event for a satellite organi-zation or someone other than yourself, be sure to change the event owner to reflect the host of the event.

In the next section, “Repeats”, using the drop down box you can have the event repeat on the calendar each year, each month, each week, etc. Generally, this drop down box can be used for an event that lasts two or more days by choosing the option “date span”. There you will be given an opportunity to enter the start date and end date of your event. If your event is for one day only, select “no repetition” and enter the date of your event in the start date box. If you would like to list the start and end time of your event, unclick the box next to “make this an all day event”. Doing so allows you to indicate the beginning and ending time of your event.

If you would like other members to R.S.V.P. to your event, or if you have designated the event as a “sale”, you can choose to allow mem-

bers to sign up for and/or consign animals by clicking in the box next to RSVP or Allow Consignments.

Finally, add your event by clicking the “add event” button at the bottom of the page.

BJ

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INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

DALE KIRKHAM, PRESIDENTWEDNESDAY, MARCH 03, 2010

HOUSTON CONVENTION

Present Absent Guest Staff PresentDale Kirkham Bill Davis Dr. Joseph MasseyDavid Vaughan Carolyn Kobos Bill Felton Grant Keenen Doug Williams Frances MillerDon CoxDr. Robert VineyardSteve DensmoreR. L. RobbsAngelo ZottarelliBrad ChurchBill Morrison

First item was the approval of the minutes. Dale Kirkham called for a motion to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2010 conference call.

Motion by Steve Densmore to accept the minutes from the February 15, 2010 Board of Directors conference call meetingSecond by David VaughanMotion passed.

Dale Kirkham called on David Vaughan as Chairman of the Finance Committee to provide the 2009 year end review. David Vaughan directed the Board Members to the financial report in the program book; he then considered the following major items. Under revenue: THR and THR reactivation, there was a $44,000 increase. Under dues, there was a $13,000 decrease from the amount budgeted. BPI lost about $16,000. Overall, revenue was up about $8,000 better than projected. Under expenses: there was a savings on salaries of $40,000 that was money set aside to employ the Director of Promotions which has not been done. Total ex-penses showed a savings of a little over $60,000 and the overall budget showed a net income of $78,000 to the good which is a credit to Dr. Massey and Frances Miller.

Motion by Don Cox to accept the 2009 financial year-end reportSecond by Dr. Vineyard

In the discussion that followed, Dr. Massey noted that there were several dispersal sales this year which prompted inactive members to pay their delinquent registrations resulting in sig-nificant THR revenue. This was unexpected. On the down side, those cattle have been sold and removed from registration.

Dale Kirkham noted that the IBBA financials had been audited and it was a clean audit with no adjustments made to the statements. Credit was given to Frances Miller for clean audits for the passed five years.

Motion passed.

Dale Kirkham called on the Chairman of the Standing Committees to give their reports to the Board.

Steve Densmore reported on the Commercial Marketing Committee; there had been a recent teleconference call during which the committee members considered whether the IBBA should offer the Beef 706 course or a Feedlot/Packing house tour in the Lubbock area to the membership. An on-line survey was conducted with 53% favoring the Beef 706 course while the committee decided to pursue the feedlot/packing house tour. There is also a survey at the registration desk. Steve questions whether the IBBA should tie either of these events to the Summit. The Beef 706 program would be the most cost effective way to do that since part of the cost is picked up by the Beef 706 Program. If the feedyard/packing house tour is tied to the Summit, the IBBA would have to pick up the cost. The Commercial marketing Committee is requesting $5000 from the Finance committee to help fund the tour.

Another item the Commercial Marketing Committee considered is that there be a link on the website directed at the commercial cattleman. Dr. Massey commented that he would be demonstrating the new web-page on Friday and the link is projected to be on the updated web-page.

Dr. Robert Vineyard suggested eliminating the IBBA Summit this year and using the money on promotion instead. Steve Densmore suggested that the Beef 706 be tied to the Summit so that there would be little or no cost; however if the membership so desired perhaps we could have both programs. In addition, he suggested that the feedlots and the packing houses in the area could sponsor part of the tour. Dr. Massey reminds the Board that it is important to have IBBA meetings to exchange ideas among the members especially if it offered in different parts of the country so that a different segment of the membership can attend. .

Motion by Angelo Zottarelli that the Commercial Marketing Committee will pursue both the 706 Program and the Feedlot/packing house tourSecond by Don CoxMotion Passed

Bill Morrison had nothing to report from the Show Committee that had not already been shared.

Bill Felton reported that the last meeting of the Breed Improvement Committee was at the 2009 Summit which he was not able to attend. Vern Suhn chaired the meeting in his ab-sence. There were two motions that needed Board action: Frank Perry motioned that any calf, whether ET or natural, recorded to a registered cow would be used in calculating the calving interval, but the ET calves would not contribute to the Summit cow calculation. That motion was presented and approved at the last Board meeting; it is already incorporated into the calving reports

The other motion which was made by Milt Thomas recommended to the Board of Directors that the IBBA develop a mechanism to bring into it’s realm of employees a person who pos-sesses quantitative genetics expertise, either through consulting or direct hire. Bill Felton notes that the Breed Improvement Committee makes that recommendation to the Board. Dale Kirkham says that item is still on the table but has not been acted on.

Milt Thomas has invited Dr. Henry Blackburn from NAGP to come to speak to the Breed Im-provement meeting at the convention.

Motion by Dr. Vineyard to accept the report from the Breed Improvement Commit-teeSecond by Doug WilliamsMotion passed

Bill Davis was not in attendance so Dr. Vineyard volunteered to report on the Promotion Committee activities. The Promotion Committee had $40,000 allocated of which they spent $35,000 on print media in various journals in different parts of the country. With the remain-ing $5,000, they have updated the Brangus booth with some banners and flags and are plan-ning to update the existing DVD, using the same narrator for consistency.

Motion by Steve Densmore to accept the report from the Promotion CommitteeSecond by Brad ChurchMotion passed

Dr. Robert Vineyard reported on the Awards Committee; he reminded the Board that there would be three awards this year: the Pioneer, the Breeder of the Year and a new award, the Commercial Producer of the Year. The awards will be presented at the IBBA Awards Banquet which will be followed by the Global Collections Sale so there will be a short cocktail reception and then we will proceed with the dinner and the awards keeping the banquet moving but not to detract from either event.

Motion by Angelo Zotarelli to accept the report from the Awards CommitteeSecond by R.L. RobbsMotion passed

R.L. Robbs reported on the Membership and Education committee: from an educational standpoint R.L. Robbs thanked the Brangus Journal which had an article on how to do Total Herd Reporting in the December issue, there will be a THR workshop at the Convention on Thursday from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and coming in late March or early April, we are planning a couple of webinars. The Committee is still working on sponsorship from large companies al-


though with the recession, the companies are not as receptive and some have dropped these kinds of programs.

Motion by Don Cox to accept the report from the Membership and Education Com-mitteeSecond by Bill FeltonMotion passed

Tyler Dean, who recently took over coordinating the Junior Program, reported on the IJBBA committee. The Juniors have about $43,000 in their account to use for the National Show and for traveling to meetings, conventions and conferences; they are beginning their fund raising activities: the foundation heifer will be sold on Friday. They are planning to attend the Youth Beef Industry Conference in Minneapolis; all nine of the board members will be able to attend that activity.

Motion by R.L. Robbs to accept the report from the IJBBA CommitteeSecond by Angelo ZottarelliMotion passed

Dale Kirkham called for Old Business

Steve Densmore brought up the fact that the THR reactivation fees have been lowered from $30 to $10 and he requests that more of an effort be made by the IBBA to let members know about the lowered fee. Dr. Massey says that e-blasts have been sent on the subject and the inactive members will call the office to talk to staff about reactivation. Don Cox suggests that we be proactive and contact the members who are inactive by using the Journal, the letter or the web-site. Dale Kirkham suggests that the letter come from the President or the Board to make it personal.

Since there was no further Old Business, Dale Kirkham asked for items under new business.

Dr. Massey brought up the fact that IBBA has collection issues like any other business and the asked the Board for some direction in how to proceed with members who have a history of being locked out for nonpayment who then want to sell an animal so they pay the current fees and then after the transaction become delinquent in payment again. He is recommending that we go to a cash basis for these members who have a history of being delinquent; this is 3 to 5% of the membership and involves $25,000 to $50,000 of receivables. Dale Kirkham reports that Executive Committee considered this issue and requests that Carolyn Kobos read the motion from the Executive Committee. The motion is as follows: “If a member has been locked out two times in a twelve month period then that member shall be put on a cash only basis for all IBBA transactions for the next twelve months retroactive to January 1, 2009.” Dale Kirkham says that the motion comes as a recommendation to the Board and if the Board wishes to act on that, he will accept a motion to that effect at this time.

Motion by Dr. Vineyard that if a member has been locked out two times in a twelve month period then that member shall be put on a cash only basis for all IBBA trans-actions for the next twelve months retroactive to January 1, 2009.Second by Angelo Zottarelli

Discussion: members that are delinquent cause problems for people who buy their cattle since when the member is delinquent, transfer papers cannot be issued. This policy would elimi-nate this problem.

Current procedure is that they receive two notices but at 60 days the delinquent member is locked out.

Motion passed

Dr. Massey brought up another collection issue; some members do not pay to come to the Con-vention. The IBBA staff needs some guidelines as to how to handle the members who do not pay. Dale Kirkham reports that Executive Committee considered this issue but the Executive Committee did not want to discourage participation in committees; he requests that Carolyn Kobos read the motion from the Executive Committee. The motion is as follows: “An IBBA member will be billed for any IBBA sponsored Convention fee if they attend anything other than the committee meeting to which they are appointed.”

Motion by Angelo Zottarelli that an IBBA member will be billed for any IBBA spon-sored Convention fee if they attend anything other than the committee meeting to which they are appointed.Second by Doug Williams

Discussion: How will you police that policy? Does that include the Board Meeting? Members should have the right to come to the Board Meeting. What about the Committee meetings other than the one that you are appointed to? If the member stays for other committee meet-ings then they would violate the policy as it is stated in the motion. Another point that was brought up is that if you are a member you should be allowed to go to the committee meet-

ings.

Amendment to the previous motion was made by Bill Morrison that an IBBA mem-ber will be billed for any IBBA sponsored Convention function for which the asso-ciation incurs expenses such as meals or other amenities are provided. Second by R.L. Robbs

Discussion: It was pointed out that all the events including the committee meetings and the Board meeting incur expenses such as room rental. The Convention is supposed to be revenue neutral so if the members do not pay for the meetings, the IBBA will have to absorb that cost. It is not fair to those that pay the registration fee for members to come to the Convention and not pay the fee. The member who pays a membership fee should have the right to attend the Board meeting, other events could be ticketed.

Amendment was restated that IBBA member will not be charged for any IBBA com-mittee meeting or Board meetings that they attend. Amended Motion failed.

Amendment to the original motion was made by Dr. Vineyard that an IBBA mem-ber will be billed for any IBBA sponsored Convention fee if they attend anything other than the committee meeting to which they are appointed and the Board of Directors Meeting.Second by Angelo Zotarelli

Don Cox makes a motion that this issue be tabled.Second by Steve DensmoreMotion to table passed.

Bill Felton brings up another item under New Business. He questions why the Board Meeting precedes the Committee Meetings; previously the actions of the committees were carried over to the Board meeting the next day when all the members were present and could interact with the Board.

Dale Kirkham asks if anyone would like to comment. Frank Perry comments that it is a good idea for the Board to meet first to finish old business. Bill Felton comments that old business can be finished by conference calls prior to the Convention and that new business should be presented by the committees to the Board at the Convention when members are present. Charles Crochet agrees with Bill Felton. The Board of Directors changed the order of the Board meeting at the Strategic Planning ses-sion.

Motion made by Bill Felton that the Board of Directors Meeting be held after the Committee meetings. Second by Bill Morrison

Dr. Vineyard asks if a Board Meeting could not be held on Friday morning. Dale Kirkham offers a personal comment that in his experience on the Board that motions of the committee are presented right to the Board as they are sitting in session and there is not sufficient time to consider the issues before the Board vote and that is a handicap.

Motion passed.

Bill Felton brings up another item under New Business. What is the amount of money that the IBBA has to have in savings; he thinks that in the past that the amount was about $800,000 in reserve. He proposes that the amount of profit for the year be used in the following year for promotion or for a credit back to the members; there is enough money in the bank. The staff has done a good job saving money but now he thinks that any profit made each year needs to go back to the membership in some way. Dale Kirkham asks if that idea can be made into a policy. It was thought that the amount of the savings was to be $500,000; we are a million right now. Dr. Vineyard says that the association lost $450,000 in two years. It is easy to spend the money but hard to turn it around and we have done so at the cost of promotion. Angelo Zottarelli says that we need to leave it up to the sitting Board to decide to how to spend any profit. David Vaughan points out that this budget shows a slight deficit and that seems to be a trend.

Another item under new Business brought up by Charles Crochet; he proposes that the as-sociation start accumulating DNA in the database.

Dale Kirkham called on Don Cox to give the BPI report to the Board. Don Cox reported that for 2009, our total income was $203,310; total expenses were 231,582 that is a loss of $28,000. For this year, we are ahead of budget; the last journal was exceptionally large because of the Convention and other events. The BPI committee has to be extremely cautious in the future as all print media is having a hard time.


Motion by Steve Densmore to accept the report from the BPI CommitteeSecond by David VaughanMotion passed

Next were the reports from the Ad Hoc Committees. From the policies and by-laws ad hoc committee, a Genetic Defects Policy has been adopted but has not been used. Some other policies are being worked on. With the consideration of the new by-laws, there are some items that would be better adopted as policy so that they can be changed from time to time. There will be an opportunity to vote at the General Membership meeting on Friday, March 5. 2010. Dale Kirkham says that by-laws and policies should be on the web-site.

Next Angelo Zottarelli reports on the THR and membership study. The official report is not yet finalized by all the members. A document has been prepared in graph form and will be presented to the Board once all the members of the study group have agreed. Don Cox comments that all breeds have seen a decrease in the past three years. THR has cleaned up the registrations that were not valid. Dr. Massey says that membership has gone down but the numbers of animals have gone up. Angelo Zottarelli comments that the report will show that things are not as bad as they may be perceived.

Dale Kirkham says that it is not only up to the Board but it is everybody’s responsibility to make this breed grow.

Next on the agenda is the discussion of the 2010 Summit. Dale Kirkham asks if there is a need for further discussion of the Brangus Summit.

Motion by Dr. Vineyard to not have a Brangus Summit in 2010Motion died for lack of a second.

Don Cox asks if it is the direction of the Board to tie one of the events: the Beef 706 Program or the Feedlot/packing house tour to the 2010 Summit. Steve Densmore says that we could have our Fall meetings in the San Antonio office and not have a Summit. Don Cox says that if we are not going to have participation, then why have the cost of a Summit. We could have either event for the membership to participate without an official Summit. He agrees with Dr. Vineyard. Steve Densmore agrees.

Motion by Dr. Vineyard to not have a Brangus Summit in 2010Second by Steve Densmore

Dr. Massey says that it is important to get the membership together to incentivize the mem-bers; it would be taking a step backward not to have the Summit. If we do not tie it to the events then we should have it at another location.

Vern Suhn says that it is disappointing not to get our members to come to a Summit; they need to consider the direction that industry is going in and they need to have a belief in their product.

Dr. Massey says that there is another reason to have a feedlot/packing house tour; there is the notion that everyone has had the opportunity to participate in such a visit but that is not the case. Very few of our members have an appreciation about what kind of calf goes into a feedyard. Getting to places like that is educational.

Angelo Zottarelli said that having a Summit in a family destination was successful; there is not the need to tie it to one of these events.

Steve Densmore says that in years past, TBBA would have a summer ranch tour. If you want to offer a ranch tour in conjunction with the 706 program, there are several ranches in the College Station area.

Motion passed

Motion by Dr. Vineyard for Dale Kirkham to appoint a committee of three to four people to come back before the Convention ends with a proposal to promote this breed in 2010Second by Bill FeltonMotion passed.

Dale Kirkham now acknowledges retiring Board Members: Brad Church, Bill Morrison and David Vaughan.

Dale Kirkham introduces the newly elected Board members: Steve Densmore, Joe Kassler, Fred McCreary, Larry Parker, D. Frank Perry, and Angelo Zotarelli.

Dale Kirkham calls on David Vaughan, chairman of the Nomination of Officers and Executive Committee; on behalf of the committee, he makes the following nominations:President – Don Cox1st Vice President – Angelo Zottarelli2nd Vice President – R.L. RobbsSecretary/Treasurer – Bill Davis

Motion by Dr. Vineyard to accept the nominations made by the Nomination of Of-ficers and Executive CommitteeSecond by Doug WilliamsMotion passed.

Dale Kirkham asks for volunteers to serve on the committee that is charged to come up with a proposal to promote this breed in 2010: Don Cox, Dr. Vineyard, Steve Densmore and Joe Kassler volunteered. Dale Kirkham passes the gavel to Don Cox.

Don Cox calls for a motion to ratify the five new Members of the Board of Directors.

Motion by Bill Morrison to ratify the five new Members of the Board of DirectorsSecond by R.L. Robbs Motion passed.

New Board members take their places.

Don Cox thanks Dale Kirkham for his service.

The meeting is adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kobos

These minutes have been read and approved by:__________________________ Dale Kirkham, President

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORSDON COX, PRESIDENT

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010

Present Absent Guest Staff PresentDon Cox Bill Felton Dr. Joseph MasseyBill Davis Doug Williams Frances MillerJoe Kassler Grant KeenenDale Kirkham Jim BulgerR. L. Robbs Elma RyanDr. Robert VineyardSteve DensmoreFred McCrearyLarry ParkerD. Frank PerryAngelo Zottarelli

Don Cox welcomed the new members Larry Parker, Joe Kassler, Fred McCreary and Frank Perry and expressed the importance of Board attendance either in person or on conference calls in order to meet needs and responsibilities to IBBA members.

March minutes had been read with no changes or discussion.

Motion to approve minutes was made by Dr. Robert VineyardSecond by Frank Perry


March minutes were approved

Dr. Massey reported on March financials. $400,000 was invoiced for Spring THR and total revenues for the month were $415,559.51. YTD revenue is $612,463.21 versus the budget of $657,710.00. The $45,246.79 variance is partially due to the fact that 3,000 head of cattle had to be deactivated for non-reporting but as of this week we have already made up $22,000.00. Our expenses YTD have been $290,203.90, versus budgeted of $338,625.00 thus producing a positive Variance of $48,421.10. Net Revenues are $3200 better than budget. Receivables at the end of March were $335,351.45 but receivable were already down to $167,000. A discussion on deactivation of members for non-payment ensued. Dr. Vineyard said some members have approached him on the fact that twice a year reporting is cumbersome and sometimes difficult to accomplish. Larry Parker agreed and shared his experience. The question raised was should policy be changed to accommodate the complaint. Dr. Massey explained that reporting once a year on both calf seasons is acceptable provided the report meets the required reporting parameters. It is not feasible to change the policy as there are other considerations in the process and it seems to work for the majority.

No Action taken

Don Cox announced that Angelo Zottarelli will head the new Policy Review Committee along with R.L. Robbs and Fred McCreary and bring suggestions or comments to the Board. A com-plete set of Policy and Procedures has been sent to Board members.

Don Cox announced a DNA Review Committee of 5 – 7 members consisting of Frank Perry, Dr. Joseph Massey and Dr. Milt Thomas. Other members will include non-Brangus participants to hopefully contribute new ideas and information to present to the Breed Improvement Com-mittee. Frank Perry expressed concern that this new group may conflict with Breed Improve-ment Committee’s function or duplicate its efforts. Don Cox reassured the purpose of this ad hoc group is solely to gather information and present it, but not act upon it. Participation from outside the Brangus breed may provide a broader view and innovative ideas.

Don Cox called on Steve Densmore and Grant Keenen for a report on the tours of Cargill Pack-ing Plant and feed yard in Plainview, Texas and reported on the possibility of incorporating the IBBA summit to this activity. This, along with a feed lot tour would take place on July 8 – 9, 2010. A block of rooms in Plainview can be obtained for an $89.00 rate and would be reserved by each participant. Transportation (vans) would be needed to facilitate the tour. The other possibility was a 706 tour at College Station that could be combined with the Board Meeting August 11 – 13, 2010. The 706 is paid by the Texas Beef Council. He and Grant Keenen were checking room rates and transportation costs for the tour. They will make a final presentation to the Board. Steve and Grant reaffirmed that the Brangus breed is not proven in the eyes of the packers. We need to do more to promote the quality of our product.

Motion by Dr. Robert Vineyard to have both July and August activities Second by Bill Davis Motion was passed. Dr. Massey reported to the board that IBBA now owns 100% of GPS including RAAA submit-ted data. RAAA offered to sell GPS to IBBA for $45,000 but IBBA countered with an offer of $15,000 that was accepted. RAAA had invested $125,000 into GPS. Three members are left on the GPS board and it needs to be re-populated.

Dr. Vineyard reported on the Show Committee. There are various conflicts and violations that should be addressed. One conflict is whether member breeders should be allowed to judge IBBA shows. The Show Committee is developing a protocol on how to address violations. Mr.

Zottarelli’s Policy Review Committee might also be able to assist with policy.

Motion by Frank Perry to accept the Show Committee minutes except for bull fertil-ity testing changing from 15 months to 18 months. It should remain 15 months. Second by Steve Densmore Motion passed

Don Cox then led a discussion that a branded beef program would be a good tool to pro-mote the Brangus breed. Grant was asked to further research Brangus tenderness data and to develop a program to present to BOD. A tenderness test must first be done and Joe Kassler offered some of his cattle in the immediate area.

Motion by Dr. Vineyard moved to give Joe Massey the authority to go forward with the branded beef program research and present the findings to the Board. Second by Frank Perry Motion passed.

Joe Massey handed out copies of a legal opinion from, Darin Digby, IBBA attorney that stated GENETRUST should be considered a single ranching entity as defined by their web-site and registration. No action needed other than future nominations to the Board with this or a simi-lar situation should be considered thus eliminating the possibility of a conflict arising from having more than one GENETRUST Director at a time on the IBBA Board.

Joe Massey was asked for an update on the open staff positions. He has made several offers but has been turned down. Interviewing will continue this Tuesday.

A discussion of Code of Ethics regarding member actions began. - IBBA staff was excused dur-ing this discussion. Motion by Dale Kirkham to have our IBBA attorney draft a letter of reprimand to Charles Crochet regarding his verbal abuse of Frances Miller at the Houston Stock Show. Seconded by Bill Davis Motion passed.

R.L. Robbs stated that the IBBA building needs maintenance and steps should be taken to start that in motion. Discussion by the Board led to Joe Kassler suggesting an architect be brought in to evaluate the extent of the necessary repairs and/or updates to the building. A teleconfer-ence will take place in 4 or 5 weeks to discuss the progress made.

Motion by R.L. Robbs to appoint a committee chaired by Joe Kassler to review building needs. Second by Dr. Vineyard Motion passed.

There is no New Business.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,Elma Ryan

These minutes have been read and approved by: __________________________ Don Cox, President

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