Howdy, folks! Has it already been a week since the last #WhatsGoingOnWednesday post? Wow time sure does fly when you're busy working for Alabama's cattlemen. It's a very busy time of year for the ACA state staff as we are preparing for the 73rd annual ACA Convention and Trade Show and the upcoming SLE Rodeo! Aside from those two large-scale events, there's smaller projects, events and meetings happening constantly around the ACA building. Keep reading to stay in-the-know about #WhatsGoingOn with your state ACA staffers.
Iron City Beef Bash
Have you registered for the ACA Convention and Trade Show yet? Now's the time!
We have a great lineup of guest speakers and trade show vendors for the Iron City Beef Bash 73rd Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show. Alabama Senior Senator Richard Shelby will be the keynote speaker at the legislative luncheon while Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., Administrator for the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, will be the general session guest speaker. Other guest speakers include USMEF's Dan Halstrom who will speak on "What Lies Ahead for the Beef Export Market," Soren Rodning, DMV, from Auburn University, Extension Ag Economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University and NCBA Executive Director of Producer Education Josh White.
Be on the lookout for more information regarding this year's convention in January's issue of the Alabama Cattleman. Register online or by mail today by clicking the link above. Reserve your room at the Sheraton: CLICK HERE or call 205-324-500
(Group code: AL CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION)Trade Show Vendors
Attention all vendors, trade show is filling up quick! It won’t be long until our trade show will reach maximum capacity. We encourage any interested company to complete their vendor registration in the next week to ensure a booth space. Online registration can be found by visiting, http://www.bamabeef.org/pdf/2016/01-05/exhibitor_form.pdf. Questions? Contact Erin or Selina at the ACA office.2016 Membership
We are off to a great start in membership for 2016 and it's expected to take a major jump after annual meetings take place. As of today, 2016 membership is at 5,259 paid members!
There are county meetings happening all across the state during January and February! Check out the ACA Calendar and make sure to go to your county's annual meeting!
February Magazine
The February magazine is the Convention issue, so hang on to it to4-H Skill-A-Thon and Quiz Bowl
Saturday ACA staffer Curt Berry went to the 4-H Skill-A-Thon and Quiz Bowl at the 4-H Center in Columbiana. While there, Curt visited with junior cattlemen from across the state, learned more about the contest and watched the well-prepared students compete with their knowledge of animal agriculture. He was impressed with the amount of preparation and farm knowledge goes into this event. Great job, juniors!JBE Fundraising
Speaking of juniors, Curt has been very busy working with the Junior Beef Expo Fundraising Committee to gain sponsorships for this year's show. SLE President Thomas Ellis, Van Smith, Rusty Roden, Jimmy Parnell and Paul Pinyan have multiple meetings this week to discuess fundraising efforts. If you're interested in sponsoring the 2016 JBE, contact Curt.  |
| 2015 DYW contestants enjoying time spent in The MOOseum |
DYW at ACA
Tomorrow the ACA will host the Distinguished Young Women of Alabama for a lunch and learn about the state’s cattle industry. Contestants from across the state will enjoy a beef lunch, try to stump Dr. Powell with their hometown’s county location, tour The MOOseum and participate in a beef trivia contest to test their knowledge about beef. Full coverage of the event will be in the February edition of the Alabama Cattleman.YCLP Weekend Getaway
For the last meeting before Convention, the YCLP Class II students will be joining Dr. Don Mulvaney in southeast Alabama this Saturday and Sunday for farm tours and leadership training. The group will take their first stop in Eufala at Corcoran Farms, visit the Headland Research Center, tour Meadow Creek Farm then retire to Dothan for dinner and leadership sessions. Sunday morning, the group will enjoy breakfast and more training and head back to the farm. This is the final get together before their graduation from the program which will take place at Convention. This group has visted farms across the state, toured a packing facility, participated in hours of leadership training, networked among millennial cattlemen in Alabama and learned about the ACA and the legislative process. It's been a successful year for the class, and they are excited for the upcoming Class III to experience all they have. Cowboy Cookoff
Round up your team for the Cowboy Cookoff! Online registration
Facebook Contest
Did you know that lean beef is part of a healthy lifestyle? As you kick off your 2016 diet and fitness plan, don’t forget to incorporate lean beef into your meals for a punch of protein and other essential vitamins and nutrients! On Facebook now through January 15 you can comment on the below picture with your favorite meal featuring lean beef to win a $25 beef certificate, a "Beef Strong" fitness tank and a cookbook featuring healthy guides to cooking with lean beef.
3L Ranch Photo Shoot
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| Bill said one of his favorite spots on his Prattville ranch is behind the wheel of his Ranger side-by-side. |
In preparation for a new president after his installation at the upcoming convention, ACA staffers Kayla Greer and Curt Berry spent Tuesday afternoon at President-Elect Bill Lipscomb's homestead. While there, the staffers took Alabama Cattleman cover pictures of Bill and his wife, Susan, and visited with the couple while learning about their Prattville operation. Bill is very excited for his upcoming presidency and cannot wait to meet as many members as possible.
He and Susan are picture-perfect! Thanks, Mr. Bill and Mrs. Susan for spending the afternoon with Kayla and Curt!
2016 SLE Rodeo
The 59th Annual SLE Rodeo comes bucking into town March 17-19. This is a family event you don't wanna miss because this year has all kinds of new events including a parade to kick off SLE week! Tickets are easy to buy:
- Call 1-888-2RODEO2 and order over phone
- Visit www.SLERodeo.com and order online through Ticketmaster.
- Visit the Cattlemen's building in Downtown Montgomery or the Garrett Coliseum and buy your tickets in person
- Mail in a ticket order form, which can her found here.
You're not going to want to miss this family fun show packed with entertainment! 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 |
| The Sweet Young'Uns will perform Friday evening following the show, and the Wes Loper Band will party in true rodeo fashion Saturday! |
Saddle up and join in the family fun and entertainment for all ages all while enjoying America's original sport, rodeo! Visit our website for more information and a schedule of events.
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