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2012 "All American" Entry Packet - Now Available

The 2012 "All American" Entry Packet is now available! Please click on the image to the right to view a pdf of the entry packet.

You now have multiple options for completion of entries.

1. You may print and fill out the pdf document and mail it to the ABBA office by June 8, 2012.
2.  You can fill out the pdf document electronically, print it and mail it to the ABBA office by June 8,  2012, or
3. You may fill out the pdf document electronically, save the document and send it as an email attachment to Libby Williams, by June 8, 2012. Return entry monies to the AJBA office separately.

*All entry monies must be sent to the AJBA office by the entry deadline.

If you choose to return entries by mail, send by June 8, 2012 to:
American Junior Brahman Association
3003 South Loop West, Ste 520
Houston, TX 77054

For questions, contact Libby Williams or call 713.349.0854.

"All American" Deadlines:

May 1, 2012 – Ownership Deadline
June 8, 2012 – Entry Deadline (without late fee)
June 22, 2012 – Absolute Entry Deadline

"All American" Hotel Information

La Quinta Inn and Suites
5401 Enterprise Court
Shawnee, Oklahoma
405.275.7930
Event Rate: $89.99 + tax

Comfort Inn and Suites
5400 Enterprise Court
Shawnee, Oklahoma
405.273.8667
Event Rate: $89.99 + tax

Holiday Inn Express and Suites
4909 N. Union
Shawnee, Oklahoma
405.275.8880
Event Rate: $104 + tax

Days Inn
5107 N. Harrison St.
Shawnee, Oklahoma
405.275.6720
Event Rate: King Room $55, Queen Room $72

2012 National Public Speeking Contest Topics

Senior & College –

1. Should the Brahman cattle industry be more focused on phenotype or genotype? Give your stance.
2. Is international marketing important for the Brahman breed? Why or why not?
3. In your opinion what is the biggest hurdle the livestock industry must overcome?

Intermediate –

1. What Brahman animal has made the greatest impact on the Brahman breed and why?
2. What qualities of the Brahman breed make them unique? How can livestock producers capitalize on these aspects?
3. How can you persuade or educate consumers that beef is a safe and healthy food choice?

Junior –

1. How do cattle byproducts affect your daily life?
2. Why do you think Brahmans are a good breed for kids to show?
3. What have you learned from being a member of the AJBA?
   

Future "All American" Locations

July 23-28, 2012 - Shawnee, Oklahoma 
June 16-23, 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

April 15, 2012 – Australia Exchange Deadline
May 1, 2012 – Scholarship Application Deadline
June 1, 2012 – Brahma Mamas Scholarship Deadline

AJBA Junior Herd Builder Program

Click Here to download information.

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, Barry Bryant 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.

Contact Libby Williams, 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