The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) welcomed members, show exhibitors, and International guests to its annual convention in Houston March 4-7, 2014, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.<\/p>\n
To kick off the events, a welcome reception was hosted in the NRG Center Thursday evening to engage with members in attendance. The next morning, John Genho with Livestock Genetic Services out of Woodville, Virginia, gave an educational presentation about EPD\u2019s. The seminar was open to questions and many members attended the presentation and engaged in discussion.<\/p>\n
Later that afternoon during the Board of Directors meeting, a new slate of officers were elected to the Executive Committee. New officers for 2015-2016 are President Mike Vorel, First Vice President Mike Kammerer, Second Vice President Eddie Roberts, and Secretary\/Treasurer Brandon Belt.<\/p>\n
Friday was a day in the show barn as Brangus exhibitors showed their cattle at the 2015 International Brangus Show. Later that evening was the Ideal Video Productions Customer Appreciation Sale.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, following the membership breakfast, IBBA\u2019s Executive Vice President Dr. Tommy Perkins addressed the membership and presented the outcomes of the year and addressed his vision and his goals for the next year. Following in the IBBA business meeting, each committee presented their year in review as well as things to come. Included in these committee reports was the announcement of the 2018 World Brangus Congress being held in the United States. Also, during this time Mr. Ido Schroeder from South Africa gave a presentation over the 2016 World Brangus Congress that will be held in South Africa.<\/p>\n
The outgoing president, Traci Middleton, gave her year in review and the outgoing directors, Traci Middleton, Robert Field, and R.L. Robbs were recognized. The new elected directors were introduced and seated at the table along with the other board members. Brandon Belt of Gatesville, Texas, was elected to a second term, and the new directors include Davy Sneed of McMinnville, TN; Doyle Miller of Waynesboro, TN; and Carolyn Belden Carson of Palermo, CA.<\/p>\n
The IBBA recognized five award recipients at the banquet Saturday March 7 to showcase the achievements and contributions these breeders have made to the Brangus breed and the beef cattle industry. Congratulations to all the award recipients. IBBA Breeder of the Year: John Milam with Draggin\u2019 M Ranch; Pioneer Award: the late Dave Schubert; Commercial Producer of the Year: the late Donald \u201cDon\u201d Robertson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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