Who can believe that there's just over a week left in the 2015 year? The state staffers feel so blessed and honored to be working for the best cattlemen there are, Alabama cattlemen. This is the last #WhatsGoingOn blog post of 2015. As we reflect over the year, it's been an exciting one for sure, but one that wouldn't be possible without our outstanding state officers, executive committee, Board, county officers, members and partner organizations. Happy New Year- let's make 2016 the best yet!
AJCA Directors Visit the Capitol City
ACA Director of Industry Relations and Youth Activities Curt, with the help of the state staff team, hosted a successful AJCA Director's December meeting and leadership training session. The directors planned events for 2016, received social media, issues management and "ag"vocate training and dined at the Capitol City Club. Not only did they get to enjoy one another's company, but they learned great leadership skills to be used in the future and prepared for an exciting 2016 year!
Membership Update and County Annual Meetings
ACA Membership Coordinator Selina Knight wants to encourage everyone to pay annual dues NOW at only $30 or pay for three years at only $90! This is a reminder that the dues increase will take effect on March 1, 2016!
Check out the dates below for your upcoming annual meeting:
- Friday, Jan. 8 - Limestone County at the Limestone Co. Event Center at 6:30 pm
- Friday, Jan. 8- Morgan County at Hartselle High School at 6:00 pm
- Saturday, Jan. 9- Marshall County at the Guntersville Recreation Center at 6:00 pm
- Thursday, Jan. 14- Crenshaw County at Tom Harbin Ag Center in Luverne at 7:00 pm
- Thursday, Jan. 14- Hale County at the Hale County Armory in Greensboro at 6:00 pm.
- Friday, Jan. 15- Coffee County
- Friday, Jan. 15 – Lamar County at the Vernon Auditorium at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, Jan. 16th- Colbert County at 5:00 pm
- Saturday, Jan. 16th- Clarke County at Clarke Prep School 6:30 pm
- Sat. Jan. 16th - Cullman County at Cullman Civic Center at 6:00 pm
- Saturday, Jan. 16th- Madison County
- Saturday, Jan. 16th- Walker County at Huckleberry Farms at 6:30 pm.
- Tuesday, Jan. 19th- Talladega County
- Thursday, Jan. 21- Monroe County at the Monroeville Community House
- Thursday, Jan. 21- Houston County at Houston County Farm Center at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, Jan. 28- Lee County at Lazenby Farms 6:00 pm
- Saturday, Jan. 30- Franklin County at 6:00 pm
- Saturday, Jan. 30- Jackson County
- Saturday, Jan. 30- Jefferson County at the Gardendale Civic Center.
- Sunday, Jan. 31- Montgomery County Annual Meeting and Junior Cattlemen County Beef Expo Show at the Teague and Lewis Barns of the Garrett Coliseum. Show starts at 2:30 pm and meeting starts at 5:30 pm.
SLE Rodeo and ACA Convention
Save the dates for the 2016 ACA Convention to be held Feb. 26-27 at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Birmingham. The Iron City Beef Bash has an exciting lineup of speakers and industry representatives ready to educate you on today's cattle industry. The trade show will have a host of equipment, trinkets and information readily available for you to see! Don't miss the 2016 Convention!
Also, save the dates for the 2016 SLE Rodeo- March 17-19. Frontier Rodeo Company, PRCA's Stock Contractor of the Year, will be bringing their best including PRCA Saddle Bronc of the Year, Medicine Woman! In between the bucking, bulldoggin' and barrels, Pro Rodeo master comedian Lecile Harris will entertain the crowd while celebrating 60 years in the business! Don't forget your dancin' boots because following Friday and Saturday nights' performances, you'll get to go Dancin' in the Dirt to the Sweet Young'Uns (Friday) and the Wes Loper Band (Saturday). Visit SLERodeo.com to learn more about this year's show! Family fun and entertainment for all ages all while enjoying America's original sport, rodeo!Christmas and New Year Office Closure
Today, after the checks are signed, the January magazine is sent to press and all systems are shut down, the ACA state office and The MOOseum will close from Dec. 24- Jan. 4 in observance of the Christmas and New Year season This will give the state staffers a chance to relax, catch their breath and enjoy family time just before the ACA Convention and SLE Rodeo come to town! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our members and partner organizations!
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