June 20-23, 2013 George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center Lufkin, Texas

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1 P L E A S E - R e m e m b e r t o b r i n g d o o r p r i z e s a n d d o n a t e s i l e n t a u c t i o n i t e m s! June 20-23, 2013 George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center Lufkin, Texas

2 From the Desk of TJBA President Howdy TJBA Members, As time passes and the days grow longer once again, the time is rapidly approaching for the 2013 Texas Junior Brahman Association Show. I hope you are as excited as I am for this upcoming show. This is the time to start planning and preparing speeches, sales talk, and getting everything set for the show in Lufkin. I encourage everyone to try everything; you never know what you might like. If this is your first TJBA show or like mine your last I hope you enjoy every minute of it. I know I have. This is the time to mingle with others and make friends that will last a lifetime. It has been an honor serving as your TJBA President. I have had many new experiences and learned a lot about myself that otherwise I never would have, if not for this great organization. Leadership of others, responsibility to the TJBA, being social with my fellow members, trustworthiness of my organization, and perseverance to do my best have been tested but have developed greatly from serving as the TJBA President. These skills have developed my character and will be an asset to my college career at Texas A&M. I am now a humbler person from seeing all the work and effort that goes into hosting a show. I hope to continue to promote the Brahman breed and play a role in its future. I would like to see as many people as possible attend the TJBA show this year. To all the new members have a memorable first year, as I did. I still remember in 2006, my first show, riding a wagon with a lawn chair on top down the big dirt hill at the Nacogdoches fair grounds. To everyone I wish good luck. I hope that everyone tries something new and again encourage you to do all you can. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (979) I will be more than glad to help in any way possible. Let s make this the best TJBA show ever. Safe travels and God Bless. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Jacob M. Valenta TJBA President

3 2013 Texas Junior Brahman Association Entry Book TABLE OF CONTENTS 2013 Officers, Directors and Chairmen Show Schedule 3 General Rules and Regulations 4 Official Classes 6 Showmanship Classes & Rules 7 Public Speaking Contest 8 Sales Talk Contest 8 Livestock Judging Contest 8 Herdsman Quiz 9 All Around Boy & Girl Contest 9 Queen and Princess Contest 9 Texas Brahman Association Scholarships 10 Class Sponsorships & Door Prizes 11 Silent Auction, Motel Accommodations & Camper Hookups 12 Concession Stand, Bedding & Stall Assigments 12 TJBA Constitution 13 Entry Form 15 Liability Statement/Waiver & Medical Release 16 Personal Square Form 17 Sponsor Form 18

4 TEXAS JUNIOR BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION TEXAS YOUTH BUILDING TOMORROW S BRAHMANS P.O. Box 1298, Liberty, Texas (936) TJBA Board of Directors OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: Jacob Valenta - President Keith Klimitchek Area 1 Kaleb Bendy Vice President Emily Foreman Area 2 Carly Prim - Secretary Evan Acevedo Area 4/13 Ellie Forgason - Treasurer Bailee Jo McDonald - Area 6 Marisa Navarro - Reporter Hailey Herzog Area 6 Cydnee Couthran Emilie Hootie Green TJBA Queen TJBA Princess Lynn & Bill Neely TJBA Co-Coordinators & Show Chairmen Johnna Mikalojckak & Jim Bob Trant TJBA Advisors Beth Sartwelle TJBA Queen & Princess Director Jimmy Sartwelle Announcer/Arena Director 2 Mark & Jennifer Parker Photographer

5 2013 TJBA STATE SHOW SCHEDULE George H. Henderson, Jr. Expo Center - Lufkin, Texas June 20-23, 2013 Thursday, June 20 10:00 AM Fairgrounds open for cattle arrival and check-in 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting at Fairgrounds Friday, June 21 7:00 AM Fairgrounds open for cattle arrival 8:00 AM Registration check-in open 8:30 AM Queen & Princess Orientation 9:00 AM Public Speaking Queen & Princess Interviews (following PS Contest) 1:30 PM Livestock Judging - Arena 3:00 PM All Cattle must be in place and registration papers checked in 4:30 PM TJBA Membership Meeting - Vote on new TJBA directors 6:30 PM Welcome Supper and Introduction of Queens and Princesses Saturday, June 22 8:00 AM Showmanship Contest Peewee Showmanship Calcutta Showmanship 1:30 PM Sales Talk 4:00 PM Herdsman Quiz 6:00 PM TJBA Senior Scholarship Interviews Sunday, June 23 8:00 AM Bull Judging Arena Female Judging Following the Bull Show & Champion Pictures (Time will be announced) 3:00 PM TJBA Board of Directors Meeting Office at fairgrounds **Meeting Time Subject to Change** 7:00 PM TJBA Awards Banquet -Presentation of Awards -Crowning of Queen & Princess 3

6 TJBA STATE SHOW GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS The Texas Junior Brahman Association reserves to its Show Chairman or designee the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with or incident to the show, and the right to amend or add to these rules as its judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the following rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums. The Board of Directors of the Texas Brahman Association has adopted the following rules and regulations: 4 1. Eligibility of Exhibitors: To be eligible for the State Show, boys or girls MUST BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS JUNIOR BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION and be at least eight (8) years of age as of June 1, 2013 and up to and including 2013 high school graduates no older than Eligibility of Cattle: (a) Animals entered must be registered in the record book of the American Brahman Breeders Association. Animals with incorrect registration papers must be in order upon arrival to the show. (b) ANIMALS REGISTRATION PAPERS MUST BE IN THE NAME OF THE EXHIBITOR BY MAY 1, (c) Animals must have been raised or purchased by the exhibitor, and must have been prepared for the show by the exhibitor. 3. Entry fees and Deadline: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED TO TJBA AND POSTMARKED BY Friday, MAY 24, NO METERED MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. An entry fee of $15.00 per head must accompany the entry form. Showmanship entry fee is $ Late entries will be charged an additional fee of $15.00 per head. No late entries will be accepted after JUNE 7, Make checks payable to TJBA. There will be no refund of entry fees. ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH ANIMAL S REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE. Original registration papers must be checked in upon arrival to the show. 4. Liability Statement and Waiver: Is included on the back of the entry form. This form must be read, signed and returned to be accepted into the show. All owners and those in charge of property of livestock shall care for, guard, protect and preserve the same. TJBA MANAGEMENT OR AGENTS, WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY, OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO ANY PERSON, LIVESTOCK OR PROPERTY. 5. Medical Release for Minors: Is included on the back of the entry form. This form must be read, signed and returned to be accepted into the show. 6. Arrival, Check-in, and Release of Cattle: Show grounds will be open for arrival of cattle Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10:00am. All entries must be in place and original registration papers checked in by 3:00pm, Friday, June 21, Entries will be released upon completion of the Female Judging. No animal or exhibition may be removed from the grounds prior to the release time without special permission of the show officials. Any entries that leave the show prior to the conclusion of the show will forfeit all premium money. 7. Health Requirements: Health papers are NOT required for the State Show. Check with your vet for health regulations or You may need them is staying for the All American Show. 8. Stalling: Will be pre-assigned by TJBA YOUTH COORDINATOR AND OR DESIGNEE. Stalling preference should be requested on show entry form. 9. All entries in the show must be exhibited by the individual owner, with the following exception: When an exhibitor has more than one entry in one class or is not able to show due to sickness, temporary physical handicap, or extreme family emergencies, another TJBA member may show in his/her place. ALL EXCEPTIONS MUST BE CLEARED WITH SHOW CHAIRMAN OR DESIGNEE PRIOR TO ENTERING THE RING. 10. The decision of the judge shall be final in all cases: In cases where fraud, misrepresentation, error or collusion is discovered after awards have been given, the Show Chairman or designee may make a decision regarding final placement. 11. If any exhibitor or his representative interferes in any way with the judge or shows disrespect to him/her, or to the show, the exhibitor may be dismissed from the ring and the management may withhold from said exhibitor any premium moneys that may have been awarded or take other steps deemed necessary. 12. Judging will not be delayed for animals entering the arena late: Any exhibit not presented promptly at the scheduled time may be barred from competition in the class. Protests that the judge overlooked the exhibit will not be considered. 13. Each exhibitor is required to furnish the feed for his own animals: Exhibitors are to remove feed and water buckets from the stall after the animals are cared for morning and evening. Exhibitors are expected to keep the area around their exhibit neat and clean at all times. 14. (a) Any bull exhibited at the State Show must have a nose lead in his nose with a lead strap attached to it. (This may be temporary or permanent.) This rule applies to Showmanship as well as the regular show. (b) Any entry that is unruly and poses danger to other exhibitors, or if exhibitor loses control of their animal twice during the class, the animal will be dismissed from the show arena by the judge or arena director or designee. 15. (a) Females and Bulls will show in three age categories calf, junior, and senior. (b) Larger classes may be divided at the discretion of the show chairman. Classes with fewer than (3) three entries may be combined with other classes within each age category. Classes will be reassigned at the discretion of the show chairman. (c) Entries

7 will be listed in the catalog in order by age (oldest to youngest) and will be led into the show ring in order of catalog entry number. 16. Mouthing and Blood Typing: Officials of the TJBA show reserve the right to mouth and blood type any or all animals they choose to. Exhibitors agree to this procedure by submitting an entry and paying the appropriate entry fee. 17. Bred & Owned Show: There will be a bred and owned show held within the regular show classes. Bull and heifer entries that have been bred by the exhibitor (listed as Breeder on the ABBA Registration certificate) will be indicated as such on the entry form. The two highest-placing Bred & Owned entries in each regular show class shall be the Bred & Owned class champion and reserve class champion. Bred & Owned division champion and reserve division champion selections will be selected following the selections of champions in each division of the regular show. Bred & Owned Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions will be selected immediately following their corresponding Grand and Reserve Champions of the regular show. Awards will be presented to Division Champions, Reserve Division Champions, Grand Champion, and Reserve Grand Champion in the red female show, grey female show and the bull show. No cash premiums will be paid. A fifteen ($15) dollars per head entry fee shall be assessed to Bred & Owned entries to defray expenses of awards. 18. Color Classification: The TJBA State Show will have a gray female division and a red female division. All females will be classified based on color designated on the registration certificate. This rule also applies to intermediate colored females. 19. Contest Score sheets: Contest chairman shall provide show management with all score sheets for final tabulation. All contest results shall be certified by show management prior to announcement at the TJBA Awards Banquet. This rule shall apply to livestock judging, public speaking, sales talk and queen and princess contests. 20. NO DOGS will be allowed on the show grounds. This rule will be enforced for the protection and safety of all cattle and people. Dogs must be left at home. 21. No parent of any exhibitor at the TJBA show may serve as a judge of any TJBA contest. 22. Judge Selection: The Texas Brahman Association Board of Directors will decide a procedure for selecting cattle and showmanship judges. That procedure is subject to change by Board action. The TJBA Board of Directors will vote on each recommended list of judges for the final selection of cattle and showmanship judges for the TJBA state show. 23. Protest: All protests must be in writing and be accompanied by a deposit of $ which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal, and must be delivered to the show rules committee immediately after occasion for each protest. Depending on the basis of the protest, a decision may be withheld until a complete investigation is done. All protests will be directed to a grievance committee. Grievance Committee will be named by the TBA Youth Chairman. Additional members may be appointed by the permanent grievance committee members on ad hoc basis. 24. Dress Code: Contestants are required to wear appropriate show ring attire jeans, collared shirt that must be tucked in, and dark shoes or boots. No baseball caps, no white on shoes and no t-shirts will be allowed. This rule applies to Showmanship as well as the regular & B&O shows. Exhibitors dress will be checked at the gate prior to entering the show arena. 25. Any rules not covered in these rules will be the same as the ABBA Show Rules. 26. THANK YOU NOTES: Each Exhibitor must send a written thank you note to the sponsor of each class and contest that he/she participates in. Notes should be placed in addressed and stamped envelope and mailed in one envelope to TJBA, P.O. Box 1298, Liberty, TX TJBA will check the list, mail the notes to the sponsors, and send premium check to exhibitors. Thank you notes must be received on or before August 1, Premium money will be forfeited after this date. There will be a sixty day void on all Premium checks that are issued. 5

8 2013 TJBA State Show Official Classes FEMALES: BULLS: 1. Grey Females calved Nov 1, 2012 and After 39. Bulls calved Sep 1, 2012 and After 2. Grey Females calved Sep 1 Oct 31, Bulls calved Jun 1 Aug 31, Grey Females calved Jun 1 Aug 31, Bulls calved May 1-31, Grey Females calved May 1 May 31, Calf Champion Bull 5. Red Females calved Nov 1, 2012 and After 43. Reserve Calf Champion Bull 6. Red Females calved Sep 1 Oct 31, Red Females calved Jun 1 Aug 31, Bulls calved Apr 1-30, Red Females calved May 1-31, Bulls calved Mar 1-31, Grey Calf Champion Female 46. Bulls calved Jan 1 Feb 28, Grey Reserve Calf Champion Female 47. Junior Champion Bull 11. Red Calf Champion Female 48. Reserve Junior Champion Bull 12. Red Reserve Calf Champion Female 49. Bulls calved Sep 1 Dec 31, Grey Females calved Apr 1-30, Bulls calved May 1 Aug 31, Grey Females calved Mar 1-31, Bulls calved Jan 1 Apr 30, Grey Females calved Jan 1 Feb 28, Senior Champion Bull 16. Red Females calved Apr 1-20, Reserve Senior Champion Bull 17. Red Females calved Mar 1-31, Red Females calved Jan 1 Feb 28, Grand Champion Bull 19. Grey Junior Champion Female 55. Reserve Grand Champion Bull 20. Grey Reserve Junior Champion Female 21. Red Junior Champion Female 22. Red Reserve Junior Champion Female 23. Grey Females calved Sep 1 Dec 31, Grey Females calved May 1 Aug 31, Grey Females calved Mar 1 Apr 30, Grey Females calved Jan 1 Feb 28, Red Females calved Sep 1 Dec 31, Red Females calved May 1 Aug 31, Red Females calved Mar 1 Apr 30, Red Females calved Jan 1 Feb 28, Grey Senior Champion Female 32. Grey Reserve Senior Champion Female 33. Red Senior Champion Female 34. Red Reserve Senior Champion Female 35. Grey Grand Champion Female 36. Grey Reserve Grand Champion Female 37. Red Grand Champion Female 38. Red Reserve Grand Champion Female Premiums: Premium money will be distributed equitably among all animals that participate in the classes. (Estimating $10 to $15 per head for placing 1st through 10th.) These standard cattle classes will be used as a guideline. Larger classes may be split to create two smaller classes. Classes with inadequate entries may be combined at the discretion of the show officials. 6

9 2013 TJBA STATE SHOW SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Age as of June 1, 2013 S1. Eight (8) years of age S2. Nine (9) years of age S3. Ten (10) years of age S4. Eleven (11) years of age S5. JUNIOR CHAMPION SHOWMAN S6. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION SHOWMAN S7. Twelve (12) years of age S8. Thirteen (13) years of age S9. Fourteen (14) years of age S10. Fifteen (15) years of age S11. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION SHOWMAN S12. RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION SHOWMAN S13. Sixteen (16) years of age S14. Seventeen (17) years of age S15. Eighteen (18) years of age S16. SENIOR CHAMPION SHOWMAN S17. RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION SHOWMAN S18. CHAMPION SHOWMAN S19. RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN PREMIUMS: Premium money will be distributed equitably among all exhibitors that participate in the class. (Estimated $10 to $15 per exhibitor for placing 1 st through 10 th in individual classes. No premium for Division, Grand or Reserve Champions.) PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP CLASS S20. Pee Wee Showmanship Seven (7) years of age and under. (No entry fee or cash premiums for fun only) Pee Wee s do not have to be TJBA members and do not have to have entries in the TJBA State Show. (Entries are open until Saturday, June 22, 2013, 12:00 noon. Sign up for Pee Wee will be announced during showmanship classes) CALCUTTA SHOWMANSHIP CLASS Each TJBA Board of Director will nominate one individual to participate in the Calcutta Showmanship. Nominees cannot be a TJBA member and must be 19 years of age or older. Individuals will be auctioned at the Welcome Supper. Proceeds from the auction will be split 50/50 between TJBA and the winning bidder of the individual selected as Champion Calcutta Showman. TJBA funds received are designated to the TJBA Scholarship Fund. SHOWMANSHIP RULES 1. Showmanship competition is open to only those individuals that are entered in the TJBA State Show. 2. Animals shown in the showmanship competition must be recorded in the exhibitor s name at the ABBA office and the animal must be entered and actually shown in the TJBA State Show. 3. Showmanship classes will be divided by age of individual as of June 1, An animal shown in the showmanship class must be entered and shown in the regular classes of the TJBA State Show to count for All Around points. 5. It is recommended that all exhibitors participating in the showmanship classes show heifers if possible. The showing of bulls is not recommended because of both sexes being shown in the arena together. 6. Dress Code: Contestants are required to wear appropriate show ring attire jeans, collared shirt, which must be tucked in, and dark shoes or boots. No baseball caps, no white on shoes, no T-shirts will be allowed. (Exhibitors dress will be checked at the gate prior to entering the show arena.) 7. Show Chairman reserves the right to split showmanship classes based on the size of the facility. 7

10 TJBA PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST 1. Eligibility: To be eligible, boys and girls must be members of the Texas Junior Brahman Association. 2. Age Division: Junior 8 11 years, Intermediate years and Senior 16 & older 3. Subject Matter: Junior Division subject matter must deal with Brahman cattle. Intermediate and Senior Division subject matter is optional, but should be directly related to the beef cattle industry. 4. Length of Speech: Junior Division 3 to 6 minutes, Intermediate Division - 5 to 7 minutes and Senior Divisions 5 to 10 minutes 5. Judging: A three-person panel will judge each speaker based on the following: Appearance and Poise (15%), Subject Matter (10%), Delivery (Speaking Ability) (60%) and Response to Questions (15%). Upon conclusion of your speech, the panel reserves the right to ask the speakers three questions. 6. Dress: Ladies are encouraged to wear dresses and men are encouraged to wear a coat and tie. 7. Videotaping: Parents may videotape the speech of their own child only. They may not videotape any other child s speech without permission from that child s parent. Setting up video equipment during another child s speech is not allowed. 8. Visual Aids: Visual aids will not be permitted in the TJBA Public Speaking Contest. TJBA SALES TALK CONTEST 1. Eligibility: To be eligible, boys and girls must be members of the Texas Junior Brahman Association. 2. Age Division: Junior 8 11 years, Intermediate years and Senior 16 & older 3. Length of Talk: 3 to 5 minutes including questions from the judge. 4. Subject of Sales Talk: Contestants shall use a live bull or heifer as the subject of the Sales Talk. Contestants may use an animal other than their own. The contestant may hold or tie the animal or have another junior member hold the animal during the talk. 5. Judging: A panel will judge each contestant based on the following: Knowledge of the animal they are selling (25%), Organization and style of relaying information (25%), Poise, appearance and delivery (25%) and Overall effectiveness in convincing the judge to buy (25%). 6. Immediately preceding the talk: Contestants will be required to provide the judges with a registration certificate for the animal being sold. The judge will use the registration certificate to evaluate the accuracy of the pedigree provided by the contestant and also to ask questions. The certificate will be returned to the contestant at the conclusion of the talk. 7. In the Sales Talk: Contestants should first describe the sales situation to the judges and then present and discuss the strengths and weakness of the animal in conversational style, which includes interaction with the buyer. The contestants may use one additional aid such as performance records, picture or some other small sales tool to help with the presentation. No poster or slide presentations will be permitted. 8. Dress: Contestants are encouraged to wear appropriate show ring attire. No shorts or casual attire will be accepted. TJBA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST 1. Eligibility: The Livestock Judging Contest is open to everyone. 2. Age Divisions: Junior 8-11 years, Intermediate years, Senior years and Adult 19 years and older 3. Cattle Classes: The contest will consist of five classes of cattle. Each class will be made up of four head and numbered 1 through 4. The following classes will be judged. (a) Gray Brahman Heifers (b) Red Brahman Heifers (c) Brahman Bulls (d) Commercial Heifers (e) Crossbred Steers 4. Judging Procedure: Contestants will be divided into age groups. Groups will judge one class at a time. Judging of the classes will be timed. Contestants will rank animals within each class in order with the best animal first and the worst animal last. Contestants will write their placing on a card that will be turned in to the group leader at the end of each class. 5. Official Placing: a qualified livestock judge will officially place Classes. The official judge will also determine point cuts for incorrect placing. 6. Scoring: Each class will be worth 50 points. A total of 250 points will be possible for the contest. Cards will be scored with points subtracted for incorrect placing. 8

11 HERDSMAN QUIZ This contest will test your overall knowledge of the Brahman breed (both history and current events), animal husbandry and livestock characteristics. Participants will be divided into four age divisions: Junior 8-11 years old, Intermediate years old, Senior years old and ADULT. Awards will be given to winners of each division. The Herdsman Quiz is a written exam made up of true/false, matching, and multiple choice questions. Participants who answer the most questions correctly will win their division. NOTE: test taken by Junior division exhibitors will be shorter and not as difficult as the test provided to the other divisions. All participants competing for All-Around Boy and Girl awards MUST participate in this new contest. Scores will be counted towards All-Around awards this year. Testing modifications can be made but the participant must notify the show coordinator on or before May 24, To study for the quiz, you should review: The book American Brahman. That book is available from the ABBA office in Houston for $15. It will be a great addition to your library and 2013 online issues of The Brahman Journal ( click on MAGAZINE, then FULL ISSUE) and The American Brahman Review ( click on VIEW ISSUES). NOTE: there is no need to memorize or study individual show results. Of course, if you have printed copies of the magazines, there is no need to go online. The website of the American Brahman Breeders Association, Pay special attention to the information available under JOIN ABBA, BRAHMAN INFORMATION, F1 PROGRAM, JUNIORS, and NEWS. The following Texas AgriLife Extension publications, available at agrilifebookstore.org (do not use www before the URL); click on BROWSE THE SHELVES, then BEEF CATTLE (listed under Agriculture, then Livestock). When you select each of these publications, click VIEW PDF. o Managing Beef Cattle for Show (AS 1-2) o Body Condition, Nutrition, and Reproduction of Beef Cows (B-1526) o Bull Management for Cow-Calf Producers (B-6064) TJBA ALL AROUND BOY AND GIRL CONTEST The prestige of being the 2013 All Around Boy or the All Around Girl is the highest honor of the TJBA State Show. Top five individuals will be announced at the Awards Banquet. POINT SYSTEM In order to be eligible to be considered for the ALL AROUND AWARD, you must participate in all activities listed below. Overall Score will be a total of all six events. Placing 1 st - 50 points 2 nd 40 points, 3 rd 30 points, 4 th 20 points and 5 th 10 points in each age division. 1. Public Speaking Contest 2. Sales Talk Contest 3. Livestock Judging Contest 4. Herdsman Quiz 5. Showmanship Contest 6. Show Cattle Points will only be given for an exhibitor s highest placing animal. One score per exhibitor. Bred & Owned class placings will not receive any points. High Placing Award For each exhibitor s highest placing animal (only one), Division Champion in the Cattle Show will receive 10 points and Reserve Champion 5 points. No points for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion. TJBA QUEEN AND PRINCESS CONTEST The TJBA Princess will be chosen from the contestants 8-13 years old. The TJBA Queen will be chosen from the contestants years old. Upon crowning, the Queen and Princess will represent TJBA and serve for a one-year term. Rules and Regulations: 1. Must be a TJBA Member and at least 8 years of age as of June 1, 2013, and up to and including 2013 high school graduates. 9

12 2. Must be an exhibitor in the current TJBA State Show. 3. Must seek out and secure at least two $100 class sponsorships. A form is enclosed to give us the required information. Please send the complete forms plus the money to the TJBA office by May 24, Must wear sash at all times from Friday through Sunday even if competing in other events. 5. Must wear dressy-type pants, with a nice blouse, western-style dress, Sunday dress, or business type suit will be acceptable (NO JEANS) during the public speaking contest/interview and at the awards presentation. You will want to wear something that you feel good in, and something that will compliment you. 6. Must participate in the Public Speaking Contest, as well as present their speech before the Queen and Princess Contest judges separately. Public Speaking Contest scores are NOT used for Queen and Princess Contest. 7. Must participate in the interview portion of the Queen and Princess Contest. 8. Must participate in the Showmanship Contest. No score will be given. 9. Must participate in the new Herdsman Quiz. No score will be given. 10. Contest is not based on the popularity of a contestant. 11. Tiebreaker Procedure. In the event two candidate s scores are tied, the contestant who places higher in the interview category shall be declared the winner. 12. Queen and Princess entry must be received with show entries. No late entries accepted for Queen and Princess Contest. 13. Contestants must write thank you notes to the sponsors of the Queen and Princess Contest. Contestants must give these thank you notes to the Queen and Princess Contest Coordinator before the end of the show. TJBA will mail thank you notes to sponsors. Scoring: A total of 100 points is possible. The contest is broken down into the following sections: 1. Public Speaking - Participation is mandatory in the Public Speaking Contest. Contestants will compete first in the Public Speaking Contest. After they deliver their public speaking speech, each contestant will present the same speech to the Queen and Princess Contest judges in a separate room. Scores from the Queen and Princess Contest judges will be used. This section counts for 50 points. All official TJBA public speaking rules apply to this presentation, as well. 2. Interview - Contestants will be judged individually by a panel of three judges immediately following delivery of their speeches to the Queen and Princess judges. This interview will consist of questions from the judges on topics covered such as current events in the news and livestock industries, Brahman breed knowledge, and thought or opinion questions. The interview counts for 50 points. 3. Showmanship Contestants must participate in the Showmanship Contest but no points will be accumulated toward the Queen and Princess contests. See the official TJBA showmanship rules to learn more. 4. Herdsman Quiz All Queen and Princess Contestants must participate in this new contest to demonstrate knowledge of the Brahman breed. No points will be accumulated toward the Queen and Princess contests. See the official TJBA Herdsman Quiz rules to learn more. Important Dates: May 24- Deadline for entering contest June 21 - Orientation of Contestants, Public Speaking Contest, Interview & Public Speaking portions of Queen & Princess Contest, Welcome Supper - Introduction of Queen and Princess Contestants June 22 - Showmanship Contest and Herdsman Quiz June 23 - Crowning of Queen and Princess at Awards Banquet Responsibilities of the TJBA Queen and Princess The TJBA Queen and Princess should be present at the National Brahman Show (when held in Texas), the International Brahman Show, the TJBA State Show, as many major junior shows in Texas as possible and one more major open show held in Texas (not including the AJBA All-American ) during the year of reign. Queen and Princess MUST dress and act in an appropriate way that would best represent TJBA. Queen and Princess MUST wear banner and crown, western dress pants or skirt, nice blouse, and vest or blazer. If the Queen and Princess is exhibiting an animal at one of the shows listed above, they MUST remove their crown and banner before entering the ring for competition. The Queen and Princess should also work together with the TJBA Queen and Princess Coordinator to discuss which shows will be attended and other concerns. As a representative of the TJBA, the Queen and Princess are expected to meet and greet members of the TJBA as well as those who are not members, other breeders and the public. Most importantly the TJBA Queen and Princess are to inform others about our great breed! 10

13 TEXAS BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Texas Brahman Association will award scholarships to worthy recipients having made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Brahman Industry. Winners will be announced during the TJBA State Show Awards Banquet. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants must be an active member of the Texas Junior Brahman Association (TJBA), and must have been an exhibitor in the State Show for two or more years. 2. Applicants must be a high school graduating senior in the year an application is submitted. 3. Applicants are required to submit a completed scholarship application, along with a brief essay as to why they believe they are deserving of this scholarship, a copy of their official high school transcript that includes the most recent grading period grades and two letters of recommendation. 4. Completed applications and other documents must be returned by May 31, 2013 to: TJBA, P.O. Box 1298, Liberty, Texas Awards: Scholarships will be presented to the recipient at the TJBA Awards Banquet. If proof of enrollment to a college or university is available, please provide a copy. SELECTION The TBA Scholarship Committee selected by the TBA President will review applications, interview applicants and select recipients. TBA Scholarship Committee will interview applicants at a designated time and place at the State Show. All decisions of the Committee will be final. SELECTION POINT SYSTEM - TBA Scholarship applicants will be scored on a 100 point system as follows: TJBA Involvement (35 points), Interview (25 points), Grades (25 points), Essay (15 points). APPLICATIONS TBA Scholarship Applications will be furnished to all active TJBA graduating seniors prior to the state show. TJBA CLASS SPONSORSHIPS WE NEED SPONSORS FOR ALL SHOW and SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES, ALL SPEAKING EVENTS AND OTHER CONTESTS. CLASS SPONSORS ARE $ EACH! We are requesting sponsors from the local business merchants, Texas Brahman Association members and/or anyone that would like to contribute. This money allows us to have great awards (buckles, trophies, leather goods, etc.) at our state show. Sponsors may join together to sponsor a class and may purchase as many sponsorships as they would like. Sponsorship forms must be accompanied with payment (cash, check or money orders) in order to be counted. If sponsor requests a particular class or event, please list this on their form. Otherwise, lots will be drawn and sponsors listed in the catalog with the proper class each will be sponsoring. TJBA member who obtains the most paid class sponsors ($100 a class) will be given a BELT BUCKLE! A FORM IS ENCLOSED TO GIVE US THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. Feel free to photocopy this form as needed. In order for the TJBA member to receive credit for the sponsorship, their name must be on the sponsorship form. PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETED FORMS PLUS THE MONEY TO THE TJBA OFFICE BY MAY 31, Sponsorships will always be accepted up to and during the show. However, in order to guarantee that the sponsor s name will appear in the show catalog, sponsorship form and money must be received by JUNE 10, Remember - IF EVERY TJBA MEMBER GETS ONE SPONSOR OUR SHOW IS PAID FOR!!!! DOOR PRIZES Door prizes will be given to TJBA exhibitors during the Cattle Show. We ask that each exhibitor bring an item to donate so that everyone receives a door prize. The following are suggestions: SHOW SUPPLIES, LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, WEARABLE ITEMS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, GOODIES, ETC. Think of something that you would like to receive! Door prize items should be delivered to the show office during check-in. If you wish, you may identify each item with your name and address. 11

14 SILENT AUCTION A silent auction will be held at the TJBA State Show to raise money for the association. Please bring suitable items for this auction. Your support is greatly appreciated! MOTEL ACCOMMIDATIONS Call each hotel directly to book. When making reservations please mention the TJBA/AJBA rate to qualify for a special group discount. Discounted rates are based upon availability. Special negotiated rates preclude other offers. **For reservation arrivals prior to June 23, 2013 (TJBA SHOW), Cancel Policy is 30 days in advance. Any room cancelled after May 20, 2013 will be charged one night room and tax. Quality Inn & Suites (936) $59.00 per night 1 to 4 persons, King or Queen Double Standard Comfort Suites (936) $79.00 per night, 1to 4 persons, King or Double Queen Standard or $89.00 per night, Executive King (King bed + Full Size Sleeper Sofa) La Quinta Inn (936) $85.00 per night (35 Rooms available), 1 to 4 persons, request type of room needed (Group#100) Hampton Inn & Suites (936) $95.00 per night 1 to 4 persons, King or Double Queen Standard, or $ per night for King Suite (King bed + Queen size sleeper sofa) Holiday Inn Express (936) $ per night 1 to 4 persons, Double Queen Standard Best Western (936) $119.00/night for June (9 rooms available), $85.00/night for remainder of week CAMPER HOOKUP The George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center has 40 RV spaces available for rent. Rental fee is $15.00 per day per RV. The Expo Center will issue camper passes and collect all fees. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. CONCESSION STAND Concession stand will be open and operated by the Expo Center during our show. Exhibitors may bring ice chests, coffee pots and snacks to stalling area for personal use only. No resale of food or drinks. * * * BEDDING * * * Shavings will be purchased at the George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center for $8.00 per bag. Expo Center will be responsible for collecting and delivering money for shavings. * * * STALLING * * * Be sure to include any stalling requests on your entry form. We will be selling extra stall spaces this year. Each animal is provided one (1) stall space with paid entry and each exhibitor will receive one (1) additional stall space for tack free of charge. If you would like to purchase additional stall spaces, please note this on your entry form and pay the additional fee of $15.00 per space. Once all entries are received and stalling is assigned, we will allocate extra stalls according to availability. Please be reasonable with your requests and remember that space is limited. If we are unable to provide your additional requested stalls your fees will be refunded at the show. Please call me with any questions (936) Example#1 If an exhibitor enters 3 head of cattle, that exhibitor is assigned 4 stall spaces. If exhibitor would like to set up a display, they may request 2 additional stalls at $15.00 each. Now this exhibitor will have 6 stall spaces. Example #2 - If a unit (a family or group) has 2 exhibitors and each exhibitor has one head of cattle each, this unit will receive 4 stalls. 12

15 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of TEXAS JUNIOR BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION As amended June 14, 2007 ARTICLE 1 Name, Purpose, and Code of Ethics Section 1 The name of this Association shall be Texas Junior Brahman Association an affiliate of the Texas Brahman Association. Section 2 The purpose of the Association is to promote the breeding of Brahman cattle by all lawful and ethical means, to assist in the arrangement and sponsorship of cattle exhibitors and shows, to publicize and promote the acceptance and utilization of Registered Brahman cattle by advertising educational programs and other proper means, to aid in the genetic improvement of the Brahman breed and advancement of scientific education concerning the breeding of the Brahman cattle and to do such other things as may be in the interest of the Brahman breed of cattle and none of which shall be for profit. Section 3 Code of Ethics The Board of Directors approved the following Code of Ethics, March 12, Any violation of the Code is grounds for expulsion from the Association (see Constitution, Article 10, Section 1.) I. TJBA members shall conduct themselves in a mature, judicious manner at all times to protect the reputation of themselves and their organization. II. TJBA member shall be just and fair in their dealings with each other. III. TJBA members shall abide by all rules of their organization and shall present both themselves and their show animals in an honest manner at all times, to wit: All cattle s ages shall be truthfully represented. All show animals shall be fitted for the show without the aid of any chemical substances, which alter their physical appearance. No TJBA member shall use any other unethical means to achieve an unfair advantage over his fellow exhibitors. ARTICLE II Membership Section 1 Membership is open to any boy or girl up to the age of 19, and currently enrolled in a Texas school or having just completed their senior year, showing an interest in the Brahman breed. Section 2 The fiscal year will begin on January 1st, and conclude December 31st of each year. ARTICLE III Dues Section 1 Membership fees in the TJBA shall be $20.00, which gives membership privileges up to the age of 19. Section 2 An annual Activity Fee of $5.00 will be assessed in order for members to remain on active status. ARTICLE IV Officers and Directors Section 1 The officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter. Section 2 The directors shall serve a two-year term. Directors shall be elected based upon membership enrollment. Area 13 will be considered as part of Area 5, until such time as their membership reaches 25 members. Membership enrollment of up to 40 provides 2 director seats. Each additional 20 members in an area provide 1 additional director seats. Section 3 Each year at the annual membership meeting, one half of the directors shall be elected. Election shall be by secret ballot. Section 4 The Directors shall elect officers from the body of the Board of Directors following the adjournment of the annual membership meeting. Section 5 Any officer or director who absents himself from two successive meeting without proper notification will be subject to suspension. Section 6 To be eligible to run for TJBA director, a junior must have been a member of TJBA for at least one full year. Section 7 Each TJBA director must secure at least five (5) class sponsorships for the State show. Any director that does not meet this requirement will not be allowed to serve as director the following year. 13

16 ARTICLE V Quorum Section 1 At least the majority of the Board of Directors must be present at any meeting of the Board for any business to be conducted. Section 2 A quorum shall consist of those members in attendance at any annual meeting. ARTICLE VI Advisors Section 1 The Texas Junior Brahman Association shall be under the guidance of and subject to all applicable rules of the Texas Brahman Association. Section 2 An Adult Coordinator, appointed by the Texas Brahman Association, shall maintain the checking account, assisted by the Treasurer as necessary. Section 3 Adult Advisors shall be designated by the newly elected Board of Directors to work with the Texas Brahman Association and the Adult Coordinator in facilitating the operation of the Association. Section 4 Advisors shall attend all meetings and assist with the Junior Association program in every way possible. ARTICLE VII Place of Business Section 1 The principal place of business of this association shall be the office of the Adult Coordinator or any other place so designated. ARTICLE VIII Duties of the Officers Section I President It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all regular and special meetings of the Association and all meetings of the Board of Directors. Duties also include appointing committees, maintaining a general oversight of the affairs of the Association, and attending to the general business of the Association. Section 2 Vice-President It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to act at any time during the absence of the President and to encourage membership in the Association. Section 3 Secretary It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep accurate records of the proceedings of the Association and Director s meetings with copies sent to the Adult Coordinator and to attend to all correspondence. Section 4 Treasurer It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to keep accurate records of all monies paid and received and to work closely with the Adult Coordinator to insure that a detailed report is prepared for annual and directors meetings. Section 5 Reporter The reporter shall report activities of the Association and of individual member activities to all livestock print media. The reporter is also responsible for keeping the Association s official scrapbook and assisting with the display at the National Show. ARTICLE IX Amendments Section 1 The Constitution may be amended at the annual meeting by two-thirds of the members present. ARTICLE X Expulsion Section 1 If any member of TJBA shall be accused of any misrepresentation, deception, or fraud in relating to the registry of animals in the Herd Registry or of any infraction of charter, constitution, or by-laws of the Association, or any act of conduct, which is in violation of the TJBA Code of Ethics, which may endanger the good order, reputation, welfare, or credit of the Association, the Board of Directors shall examine into the matter. An opportunity shall be given to the member to appear before the Board of Directors in his/her defense. If the charge is sustained by sufficient proof, the offending member shall be expelled, provided a majority of the Board of Directors votes in favor thereof. The expulsion shall be permanent. BY-LAWS Meetings The annual membership meeting of this Association shall be held during the Annual Texas Junior Brahman Association State Show. Time and place will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Special Meetings The President shall, with the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors, have the authority to call a special meeting of the members of the organization provided that the membership is given at least ten days written notice. Vacancies The Board of Directors shall fill any office that may become vacant and that appointee shall hold office only until the next annual meeting for the election of officers. 14

17 TEXAS JUNIOR BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION STATE SHOW P.O. Box 1298, Liberty, Texas (936) ENTRY FORM JUNE 20-23, 2013 * GEORGE H. HENDERSON JR. EXPO CENTER * LUFKIN, TEXAS Exhibitor's Name: Exhibitor's Date of Birth: / / Exhibitor's Address: Exhibitor's Age as of June 1, 2013: Exhibitor's Signature: Exhibitor's Phone Number: ( ) Stalling Preference: Exhibitor's Social Security Number: NO PREMIUM MONEY WILL BE PAID WITHOUT SS#. PLEASE SELECT CONTESTS EXHIBITOR WILL PARTICIPATE IN (check all that apply): No Entry Fee for Contests Livestock Judging (see page 8) Herdsman Quiz (see page 9) Public Speaking (see page 8) All Around Boy & Girl Contest (see page 9) Sales Talk (see page 8) Queen & Princess Contest (see page 9 & 10) Class # Grey or Red Date of Birth / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Registration Name & Brand Number Showmanship Contest (page 7) $15.00 TOTAL ENTRY FEES ABBA Registration Number Entry Fee ($15/Head) Entry fees - $15.00 per animal & showmanship class. Total Entry Fees: $ Bred & Owned Entry Fee is $15.00 per head. MAIL Entry Form with photocopy of each animals registration Banquet Tickets - x $15.00= $ papers and payment made payable to TJBA. Personal Squares - x $10.00= $ Entry Deadline: No Entries Accepted after: May 24, 2013 June 10, 2013 Class Sponsors: $ B & O Entry Fee ($15/Head) Office Use FOR HEADCOUNT: Total Fees: $ Number of family members attending Welcome Supper: Number of family members attending TJBA Banquet: *** Prepay your banquet tickets and save! *** $15.00 with Entries - $18.00 at the Show Received: / Amount $ / Check, Cash or MO# By

18 TEXAS JUNIOR BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION MEDICAL RELEASE FOR MINORS All minors exhibiting cattle at the TJBA State Show must have a medical release form signed by their parent or guardian. In case of a medical emergency, I authorize any physician or medical support person called or requested by officials of the TJBA State Show to administer medical care to my minor. Minor's Name I hereby release officials of the TJBA State Show and the Texas Junior Brahman Association from all liability relating to this medical emergency or arising from treatment of the same. My minor's regular doctor is - Name: Address: Telephone Number: ( ) Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: TEXAS JUNIOR BRAHMAN ASSOCIATION LIABILITY STATEMENT AND WAIVER All livestock exhibitors will be under the control and direction of the management, but the show will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential loss, injury or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from, any animal or article exhibited by them and for its description as given, and shall indemnify the show against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person or property, caused by the exhibitor, or any of the animals exhibited by him/her, or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibitor or any of the animals so exhibited. All persons who attend the TJBA State Show do so at their own risk, and the Texas Junior Brahman Association and the Texas Brahman Association assumes no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accident that may occur. Exhibitor - Print Name Exhibitor Signature Parent or Guardian Signature

19 Personal Messages for Show Book What is this? Who may buy? How Much? How Many? Personal Messages have been very successful in our Show Book for years now. Take this opportunity to create a "shout out" to your favorite exhibitor, friend or group of friends that will be participating in this year's show. Or advertise a business too! Anyone that is willing to pay the $10.00 fee may purchase an ad or personal message Exhibitors, Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Friends, Teachers, Co-Workers, Businesses (large and small), etc. $10.00 per message or advertisement No limit - send in as many as you can sell When? Messages and payment are due to TJBA with your State Entries on May 24, Examples: McKenzie Keep your head up, your feet set and show your heart out!!! Good Luck! Love Mom & Dad Meg Best of luck at your first show! We love you! Mom, Dad & John Good Luck Logan I will be gunning for you! Madison Size will vary based on message or business card sent in for publishing. Your Message Here Your Message Here