TLBAA Members Confess Longhorn “Habit” in Local Newspaper

TLBAA members Greg and Lori Beeson, Lewisburg, TN, were recently featured in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette for their Texas Longhorn herd.

In the article the Beesons confess that their hobby of raising Longhorns has, “become a 24-7 habit.” Read more about the Beeson’s and their Longhorns on the Times-Gazette Web site.

Winchester Futurity This Weekend!

The Winchester Futurity kicks off on September 21, 2007, with a Friday night party and supper at 6 pm at the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center in Nacogdoches, TX. Cattle can begin unloading at 10 am that Friday morning. The Winchester Futurity judging will begin at 9 am on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 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.

Longhorns Participate in Oklahoma Centennial Cattle Drive

Texas Longhorn cattle are currently trekking across Oklahoma towards Kansas. The 2007 Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive, part of the Oklahoma Centennial, will last until October 5, 2007. Part of the cattle were supplied by TLBAA members Larry and Marlene Abel, Alex, OK, and Col. Eddie and Joyce Wood, Wynnewood, OK.

The 450-head herd is traveling about 13-14 miles per day. Making the drive is a composite of full-time cowboys and ranchers who, while on the cattle drive, are living like cowboys did in the Old West on little sleep, beans, potatoes and strip steak. Larry Abel is one of the riders and is a district foreman for the drive. More information is available on the Cattle Drive’s Web site at www.cattledrive2007.com.Find out more on the 2007 Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive’ Web site.

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TLBAA EVENTS UPDATE

• 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! Be sure to look for a 2007 Horn Showcase Sale Catalog in your October issue of the Trails.
• 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 it and plans for a great event are already underway!

For any questions, please contact the following

• For upcoming show information contact – Leslie Gandy
• 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 in 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

LEAD STEER

Glenn Phipps, Santo, 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

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 - Longhorn Max,
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

Theo and Gail Kocian, Hallettsville, TX

Robert and Kim Richey, San Angelo, 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 remain steady. Trade is slow to moderate with demand moderate. Movement is mostly slow, with few sales being reported. Many believe that buyers are resisting higher prices now in hopes of pushing down the market later in the fall. Dairy and horse quality hay is still in short supply, although with some areas experiencing better weather conditions, there are hopes of some better crop in the near future. Some areas have dried out and hay is being made, while others are having problems getting any hay put up. Soil moisture has been rated as short to excellent, with the majority as good. Pasture and rangeland conditions are good to excellent. Corn has been reported as good, with some areas continuing or starting harvest. Some are beginning field preparation for wheat crops. 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.