Important Reminders / FAQ for "All American" Exhibitors

With the "All American" coming up just around the corner, here are a few reminders for all exhibitors.

  • The headquarter's hotel is the Hilton and their phone number is 979-693-7500.
  • New this year! In order to be eligble for the "All Around" you must participate in the cattle show, showmanship, public speaking, herdsman quiz, poster, and photography contests.
  • Health papers are required for all cattle. Texas has new requirements for bulls, so make sure to ask your vet about this.
  • Shavings must be purchased from the facility - $7/bag. NO outside shavings are allowed.
  • Can you bring fans?  Yes
  • Is there anything that is prohibited? No BBQ pits or propane bottles are allowed in the barn.  You can have coffee pots, warmers for food, etc.  No resale of any food.
  • Can families cook on the grounds? Yes - outside of the barn area.  The facility asks that you collect any grease and take it with you since there is nowhere to dispose of it on site.
  • Click here to view the Queen and Princess Contest Information.
  • Click here for the Poster and Photography Contest Information.
  • Click here for the Public Speaking Contest Information.
 
     
All American Judges

Judges for the 2009 AJBA "All American" National Junior Show will be Dr. Chris Skaggs for the owned show; Paul Maulsby for the Bred & Owned Show, and Neely Nelson for Showmanship.

HEalth Paper Reminder
Usual state and interstate brucellosis and tuberculosis requirements will apply. Every animal at the All American must have an official health certificate verified by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of the show and must meet state animal health commission requirements of hosting state. Please note that beginning April 1, 2009, breeding bulls entering Texas from any other state must be either 24 months of age or younger and certified as a virgin, or be tested negative for cattle trichomoniasis within 30 days prior to entry.
Ajba to RAffle aqha mare
 
 
The AJBA is holding a raffle for a Yearling Registered AQHA Buckskin Mare, BC Golden Sugar Dusty "Dusty". This mare is a daughter of Playboy's BC Lena and Freckles Playboy Granddaughter. She will make a great horse for any need. The winning ticket will be drawn at the 2009 All American National Junior Show Banquet in Bryan, Texas on July 4th. The proceeds from this raffle will benefit the American Junior Brahman Association and will help defray the expenses of the 2009 All American.

The AJBA would like to thank Bill and Connie Nettles of 4N Ranch in Summit, Mississisppi for this generous donation. If you would like more information or would like to purchase tickets, contact Chris Shivers at the ABBA Office. Tickets are $5 per chance.
 
   
  Thank you sponsors!

The AJBA thanks these individuals who have made generous donations to the junior program. We appreciate your support!

 
 

     

Also thank you to ...
- Collins Brahman Ranch for sponsoring refreshments at the AJBA Dance.

As you can see by their efforts, our junior Brahman members are a hard-working group of youngsters that love showing Brahmans and being involved in our breed. If you are interested in helping support the juniors, contact AJBA Youth Activities Chairman Rachel Williams.

 
     
Future Locations for "All American" National Junior Shows
 
 

Below is a list of the upcoming All Americans and their locations. If your state is interested in hosting an All American, please contact the AJBA office.

  • 2009 "All American" - Bryan, Texas Date: June 29 - July 4
    Click here for a brochure highlighting the new Bryan facilities which will be the site of the 2090 All American.
  • 2010 "All American" - Louisiana Dates: TBA
  • 2011 "All American" - Ft. Smith, Arkansas Dates: July 5 - 9



 
   
Schedule of Events
June 29, 2009 (Monday)
Facilities available for cattle. The TJBA State Show will be going on at this time.
June 30, 2009 (Tuesday)
7:00 a.m.   AJBA Board of Directors Meeting
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.  Queen and Princess Contest Meeting
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.      Exhibitor Registration
Autograph Contest begins
10:00 a.m.  All cattle must be in place.  
1:30 p.m.    Photography and Poster Contest Judging
2:00 p.m.    Public Speaking contest
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free Snow Cones sponsored by V8 Ranch and Ranch House Designs, Inc.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. "All American" Opening Ceremonies, Welcome Supper and Auction
Held at the Texas Hall of Fame
Thank you to Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch and Santa Tereza Ranch for sponsoring the meal at the Welcome Supper!
8:00 p.m.  - 10:00 p.m. Junior Dance and Adult Social - Texas Hall of Fame
July 1, 2009 (Wednesday)
8:00 a.m. Showmanship Contest
Afternoon Ice Cream Social sponsored by Bluebonnet Brahman Association
Afternoon Tour of Horsegate Ranch — Hempstead, Texas
July 2, 2009 (Thursday)
8:00 a.m.    Bred and Owned Judging
12:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch sponsored by Ken Ramsey Brahmans
2:30 p.m. Queen and Princess Tea and Interview
4:00 p.m.     Shawnee Bailey Nominee Interviews
July 3, 2009 (Friday)
8:00 a.m. Female Judging
3:00 p.m.    AJBA Membership Meeting
Autograph Contest Concludes
Herdsman Quiz
July 4, 2009 (Saturday)
8:00 a.m. Bull Judging
1:30 p.m.    Quiz Bowl
6:30 p.m.     Awards Banquet - College Station Hilton
9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.   Dance - College Station Hilton
Refreshments sponsored by Collins Brahman Ranch, DJ Sponsored by Forgason Cattle



Hotels:
Hilton (Headquarters)  
  Hampton Inn
Comfort Suites
801 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77845
979-693-7500
Room Rate: $99
925 Earl Rudder Freeway South
College Station, TX 77845
979-694-2100
1-800-HAMPTON
Room Rate: $89
Located on University Drive, near Hilton
979-268-5500
Room Rate: $99.95


Travelodge Inn at Chimney Hall
Camper Spots
 
901 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77845
979-260-9150
Roon Rate: $75
The camper spots are $20.00 per night. They can be reserved from the facility at 979-823-3976
 

Rooms must be blocked by June 6th to get the Brahman Group Rate!!!

join Ajba:
The AJBA is open to juniors ages 8-21.
Contact Chris Shivers, Youth Activities Director for information on getting involved in the AJBA.
Australian Exchange Program Applications Available:

Are you an AJBA Member between 18 & 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 for graduating seniors
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, Barry Bryant Memorial, and more. Scholarship applications are available upon request from the ABBA Office and are due by May 1st of each year. Scholarships are awarded each summer at the "All American" Awards Banquet during junior nationals.
Junior Board elections are held each summer. Each state is given seats on the junior board based on their state membership, and directors are elected within their state.

The junior board members assist at the AJBA All American and the International Brahman Show. They also represent the AJBA at various events in their home states.

Contact Chris Shivers for information on getting involved in the AJBA Junior Board.


2008-2009 AJBA Junior Officers:
Office Name Location
President Amy Terry Oakwood, TX
Vice President Brooke Prather Opelousas, LA
Secretary Amanda Prejean Ville Platte, LA
Treasurer Mindy Kmiec Hungerford, TX
Reporter Nathan Pond Wolfforth, TX
Ex-Officio Janie Tipp Sealy, TX
Director at Large Matthew Pounds Pike Road, AL
2008-2009 AJBA Junior Board of Directors:
Name Location
Cole Smith Burton, TX
Lane Fontenot Ethel, LA
Seth Maxie Hattiesburg, MS
Kyle Towles Gloster, MS
Nathan Candler Okeechobee, FL
Tiffany Heard Kellyville, OK
Chelsey Ahrens Lamar, AR
Clint Galiano Amite, LA
"2008 all american" national junior brahman show
 
  Thanks to everyone who helped volunteer to make the 2008 All American a great success! We especially thank the ABBA members from Arkansas for their great effort, planning, and hospitality. Also thank you to the members of the ABBA Youth Activitites committee who volunteered. And a BIG thank you to the AJBA Board of Directors for all of their hard work! Looking forward to next year's "All American" to be hosted in Texas.  
   
"all american" national junior brahman show winner photos
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, (June 23-29, 2008) – Junior Brahman exhibitors from 10 states arrived in Arkansas ready to compete in the 2008 National Junior Brahman Show on June 23-29, 2008. There were a total of 350 head of cattle, judged by Mark Ebeling of Cleburne, Texas.

 
 
 
Bringing home the Grand Champion Grey Bull award was Mr. FD 70/6, bred and exhibited by Randy Rogers of Bowie, Texas. The bull was born August 2006, and is sired by Mr. V8 793/5. He was also the Senior Champion Grey Bull.
The award for Reserve Grand Champion Grey Bull went to 1S MR MAGESTIC 69/7 shown by Briana Bishop from Trenton, Florida. He is a May 2007 bull, and is sired by Mr. Diamond A 55/1. He was also the Calf Champion Grey Bull.
 
 
 
Grand Champion Red Bull honors were presented to Dustin Fairchild from Maringouin, Louisiana, with MR JS/OZ BLUE BAYOU. Born on February 2006, he is sired by Mr. OZ Tarzan 101. This bull was also the Senior Champion Red Bull.
The Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull award went to MR L A PASPPORT’S JOKER 27 shown bay Fallon Plaisance from Kentwood, Louisiana. He is an April 2007 bull. His sire is +HK Passport and he was also the Junior Champion Red Bull.
 
 
 
The Grand Champion Grey Female award was won by JLT MS SHANNON 631 bred and exhibited by Janie Tipp from Sealy, Texas. She was calved May 2006. Her sire is JDH Jordan Manso, and she was also the Senior Champion Grey Female.
MISS V8 649/6 shown by Rennie Rogers from Bowie, Texas was Reserve Grand Champion Grey Female. 649/6 was born February 2006, and is sired by Mr. V8 924/5. She was also the Reserve Senior Champion Grey Female.
 
 
 
Taking the Grand Champion Red Female award was MISS HVR 7/892 shown by Tyler Webb from Gilmer, Texas. She is a May 2007 calf, and is sired by Mr. HVR Xceptional 3/755. This heifer was also the Calf Champion Red Female.
The Reserve Grand Champion Red Female was awarded to Amie Ferguson from Roanoke, Louisiana showing LADY H VANESSA 914/6. Her date of birth is November 2006. She is sired by DB Southern Style 35/1, and she was also the Senior Champion Red Female.
 
 
 
Haley Herzog from Robinson, Texas, was named the Grand Champion Showman of the "All American." She emerged from the field of contestants by winning the 12-Year-Old Showmanship Class, then later being named Intermediate Champion Showman. Haley is the daughter of Kevin and Natalie Herzog and granddaughter of Trish Collins.
Nathan Pond, Wolfforth, Texas, ended his junior show career in style with a big win as Reserve Grand Champion Showman. Nathan had previously won the 18-Year-Old Showmanship Class, and was named Senior Champion Showman. He is the son of Dr. Kevin and Janice Pond.
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