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Lee Forrester Memorial Scholarship to be presented at 2013 All American

Posted May 6

AJBA All American Sponsorships

The American Junior Brahman Association is gearing up for the 2013 All American this June in Lufkin, Texas. Sponsorships are a large part of what make this event a success each year. If you would like to be a sponsor of the Brahman breed's largest family oriented event, please click the link below for a sponsorship form.

Posted May 3

2013 All American Entry Packet

Visitor information from the Lufkin Convention and Visitor Bureau can be found at www.visitlufkin.com.

To view maps of Lufkin, visit www.visitlufkin.com/map, printable visitor’s guides can also be found at www.visitlufkin.com/dl/LCVB_VisitorsGuide.pdf

Posted April 30

2013 AJBA All American Public Speaking Contest Topics
Public Speaking Contest: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, Lufkin, Texas

Junior Division: 8-11 years old

• Discuss the traits that make the Brahman breed useful to the commercial beef industry and why these are important.
• Discuss what you as an AJBA member can do to positively promote the beef industry.

Intermediate Division: 12-15 years old

• Identify and discuss each segment of the beef industry.
• Discuss the importance of Brahman genetics in the restocking of the cow herd.

Senior Division: 16-18 years old

• Discuss the different existing marketing options for Brahman and Brahman influenced cattle and alternative marketing ideas that you have.
• Explain how the use of available tools (epds, ultrasound data, DNA tests, etc.) will lead to the improvement of the beef industry.

Colligate Division: 19-21 years old

• Discuss the effects of the recent droughts on the price of retail product and the factors that affect this.
• Discuss current (last 10 years) issues that have directly impacted the cattle industry.
  
  

Contact:
American Brahman Breeders Association
3003 South Loop West, Suite 520
Houston, Texas 77054
Phone: 713-349-0854
Fax: 713-349-9795
Email: abba@brahman.org

Posted March 15

Felix Wins 2013 AJBA Herd Builder Award

Houston, Texas- March 6, 2013 – Brennan Felix of Erath, Louisiana was selected as the winner of the 2013 AJBA Junior Herd Builder Program.

The program was initiated in 2011 by Steve & Amy Good of Grandview, Texas. In an effort to assist AJBA members in growing and improving their breeding programs, the Good Family donated a yearling bull to the winner of the program.

The presentation of the bull was made Friday in the Main Arena of Reliant Center during the 2013 International Bull Show to Felix.

Felix has participated in AJBA activities for three years. He plans to attend college after graduating from high school. His plans also include using the bull to improve and expand his existing herd. Funds from this enterprise will fund his college expenses. Felix says, “It doesn’t matter what I do, raising cows will be part of my life.”

Felix is the grandson of Sam and Nan Duplantis of Erath, Louisiana, who have helped teach him about cattle production and the Brahman breed.

 “My Pawpaw has made a living off of breeding Brahman cattle for over thirty years, and I have learned a lot from him. I have learned how to match a cow with the appropriate bull.” Felix says.

Requirements for the AJBA Herd Builder Program include:

• Each applicant must complete the Official AJBA Junior Herd Builder Application and submit an essay on the specified topic.
• The winner of the animal must agree to exhibit the bull for at least one year from the time they take possession and at one All American National Junior Brahman Show.
• For a full twelve months following the presentation of the bull the winner should provide monthly reports to the ABBA Office updating the status and accomplishments of the bull.
• After the recipient has met the show and report requirements the bull then becomes the sole property of the recipient with no further obligations.

The American Junior Brahman Association is open to all youth, birth to 21 years of age, who have an interest in Brahman cattle. To learn more about AJBA contact the ABBA Houston headquarters.

Contact:
American Brahman Breeders Association
3003 South Loop West, Suite 520
Houston, Texas 77054
Phone: 713-349-0854
Fax: 713-349-9795
Email: abba@brahman.org

Posted March 6

Purchased by

Re-auction purchased by Walters Cattle Enterprises of Brenham, Texas

Special thanks to:
•International Sale donors South Texas Tack and Rios of Mercedes
• Boot Buyers Billy Foxworth and Bud MCCracken

2012 Showmanship Champions

Junior Champion Showman – Emilie Green, Rosharon, TX
Reserve Junior Champion Showman – Payton Herzog, Robinson, TX

Intermediate Champion Showman – Katelin Cooper, Arcadia, LA
Reserve Intermediate Champion Showman- Jordan Storey, Idabel, OK

Senior Champion Showman – Amie Ferguson, Roanoke, LA
Reserve Senior Champion Showman – Evan Acevedo, Mission, TX

Grand Champion Showman – Amie Ferguson, Roanoke, LA
Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Evan Acevedo, Mission, TX

2012-2013 AJBA Queen & Princess

Queen - Jordan Storey, Idabel, OK

Princess - Katelin Cooper, Choudrant, LA

Future "All American" Locations

June 24-30, 2013 - Lufkin, Texas
June 23-28, 2014 - West Monroe, Louisiana
June 14-21, 2015 - Lufkin, Texas
June 20-25, 2016 - West Monroe, Louisiana
June 18-25, 2017 - Lufkin, Texas
June 24-30, 2018 - West Monroe, Louisiana

February 15, 2014 – Junior Herd Builder Application Deadline
April 15, 2013 – Australia Exchange Application Deadline
May 1, 2013 – Scholarship Application Deadline
June 1, 2013 – Brahma Mamas Scholarship Application Deadline

AJBA Junior Herd Builder Program - Click here to view/print application

The AJBA Junior Herd Builder Program was initiated in 2011 by Steve & Amy Good of Grandview, Texas.  Each year, the donation of a yearling bull is awarded to one deserving AJBA member in an effort to assist AJBA members in growing and improving their breeding programs.

Requirements:

• Each applicant must complete the Official AJBA Junior Herd Builder Application and submit an essay on the specified topic.

• The winner of the animal must agree to exhibit the bull for at least one year from the time they take possession and at one All American National Junior Brahman Show.

• For a full twelve months following the presentation of the bull the winner should provide monthly reports to the ABBA Office updating the status and accomplishments of the bull.

• After the recipient has met the show and report requirements the bull then becomes the sole property of the recipient with no further obligations.

Application Deadline is February 15, 2014

The presentation of the bull will be made during the 2014 International Brahman Show in Houston, Texas.

Australian Exchange Program - Click here to view/print pdf

Are you an AJBA Member between 18 and 21 years of age and looking for an all expense paid trip to Australia? Each year AJBA sends one lucky member to Australia to spend up to three months learning more about the Brahman breed and the Australian breeders.  This is a very fun and educational trip and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. The time of the trip can be altered to fit the recipients schedule.

Scholarship Opportunities - Click here to view/print pdf (includes 4 applications)

Each year the AJBA awards over $10,000 in scholarships thanks to the donations of many of our supporters such as L'ABBA, Brahma Mamas, Bennett Farms, Margaret Watkins Memorial, Jeff Smith Memorial, Amanda Pounds Memorial and more. Eligibility for scholarships is based on AJBA membership. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors with the exception of the Amanda Pounds Memorial Scholarship, which is available to graduating seniors as well as AJBA members enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited university.

Completion of the general AJBA application will qualify you for multiple AJBA scholarship awards. The L'ABBA, Brahma Mamas, and the Amanda Pounds Memorial scholarships each require the completion of separate scholarship forms. Each application is included in the link above.

Scholarship applications are due by May 1st of each year, and are awarded each summer at the "All American" Awards Banquet during junior nationals.

This year's scholarship recipients:

AJBA Scholarship
Kylie Sharp
Adam Barrilleaux
Lakyn M’Lee Ivy
ABBA Scholarship
Cody Morgan
Rennie Rogers
Jessica Smith
Amie Ferguson
Desire’ Boyd
Ladies of the ABBA Scholarship
Andrew Simon
Kensey Smith
Austin Fontenot

Maragret Watkins Scholarship
Rennie Rogers
Amanda Pounds Memorial Scholarship
Travis Trent 
Jeff Smith Memorial Scholarship 
Andrew Simon
Sherry Hensley Scholarship
Desire’ Boyd, Jessica Smith
LBA Scholarship
Kylie Sharp
Brahma Mamas
Kylie Sharp

Contact the ABBA Youth Activities Director for information on getting involved in the AJBA.

The AJBA is open to juniors ages 8-21. Click the link below for an AJBA membership application:

AJBA Junior Member Application