From Your TJLA President

Dear TJLA Family,
Summer is here and off to a great start. I would like to congratulate everyone on how well the Field Day went. I had a blast and hope everyone else did as well. This year we played relay games with candy and water. Brad Davis cooled us down with a watergun but ended up wet and in need of a new cell phone. Some juniors won great prizes at Bingo. The Texas A&M University Meat Lab was a interesting learning experience. I am looking forward to seeing those of you who are going to nationals this year in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It’s going to be a long drive, but it will be well worth it. If you can’t go this year I would like to encourage you to start planning to go in 2009, which Texas will be hosting in Amarillo, Texas. We need to be represented well and show that “every thing really is bigger in Texas.”
If you have never experienced nationals I would definitely recommend it because you get to support the Limousin breed, spend a week with friends you know, and meet new ones from across the country who have the same interests (Limousin cattle).
For those of you who don’t know me I am Katelyn Smith of Stephenville, Texas, and am also the newly elected TJLA President. I am going to be a Junior at Stephenville High School and am very involved in their FFA program as well as 4-H.
Here’s one of my favorite scriptures that helps me to remember that no matter what the age or if someone is a discouragement you CAN make a difference. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:12

See ya’ll soon,
Katelyn Smith

The Texas Junior Limousin Association named a new slate of officers and directors at meetings held recently during the TJLA Field Day in Bryan.

New officers are :(front row l-r) Heather Kosub, Secretary; Willie Marc Payne, Vice President; Katelyn Smith, President; Shelbi Holdman, Treasurer.

New directors are: (back row l-r) Tanner Schmidt, Sean Schuler, Amanda Reed and Peyton Fisher

Schuler and Lawrence lead Bred & Owned Champions

The Bred-and-Owned Show at the TJLA Field Day is a special event as juniors exhibit products of their own programs. This year 10 heifers and seven bulls competed for the top spots

FEMALE SHOW
CLASS 1
1st Dragon Fly - Heather Kosub, St Hedwig, TX
2nd TANS Tessa - Tanner Schmidt, Grandview, TX
3rd PYTN Sylvia - Peyton Fisher, China Spring, TX
4th BR Tranda - Randa Taylor, Marquez, TX

CLASS 2
1st DL Wonders Tabitha - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
2nd TRYH Texas Star - Troy Holdman ,Sundown, TX

CLASS 3
1st SSCL Tara - Sean Schuler, Cleveland, TX
2nd Tessa 101T - Willie Marc Payne, Levelland, TX

CLASS 4
1st BLCX Madonna - Blane Counsil, Madisonville, TX
2nd MNHN Julie - Mason Houston, Georgetown, TX
Grand Champion - SSCL Tara - Sean Schuler
Res. Grand Champ. - BLCX Madonna - Blane Counsil

BULL SHOW
CLASS 1
1st JKFC Redline - Kasey Rangel, Midway, TX
2nd BR Titan - Reagan Taylor, Marquez, TX

CLASS 2
1st DL Torch - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
2nd MNMH Maxwell - Mason Houston, Georgetown, TX
3rd JKFC Tank - Kasey Rangel, Midway, TX

CLASS 3
1st LFL Tanker - Lee Roy Lawrence, Anton, TX
2nd DL Titus - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
Grand Champion - LFL Tanker - Lee Roy Lawrence
Reserve Grand Champion - DL Titus - Blair Davis

The Reserve Grand Champion heifer and also came from division III and was exhibited by Sean Schuler with SSCL Tara, a 3/10/07 daughter of GPFF Blaque Rulon and TJTF Lady Madison. SSCL Tara was also named the Champion Bred-and-Owned female.	Sean Schuler of Cleveland, TX exhibited the Grand Champion heifer with the division III winner, BL Tatot Tot, a 2/8/07 daughter of RGMA Night Rider and BL Maggie.
The Division V Reserve Champion, L7 Ruby, was exhibited by Jayce Wilder, Snook, TX.	The Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull was LFL Tanker, a 4/24/07 son of DHVO Trey and LFL 5020R exhibited by Lee Roy Lawrence, Anton, TX.
The Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull was DL Titus, a 2/2/07 son of KRVN Ranchers Boy and DL Ruth, exhibited by Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX

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Holdman and Schmidt top Lone Star Shoot Out

The Lone Star Shoot-Out is a futurity show for heifers purchased in the Solid Foundations Limousin Sale held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show in March each year. Consignors donate $300 per lot to fund the Shoot-Out. The Lone Star Shoot-Out is held in conjunction with the Texas Junior Field Day each year. This year Doug Pierce of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, sorted the six heifers that returned to compete for $4,500 in premium money. The Champion received $2,000, the Reserve Champion received $1,000, class winners received $300 each, second places received $225 each and the third place heifer received $150.

CLASS 1
1st BNBA Terri - Tackett Limousin; Bred by Barton Limousin

CLASS 2
1st LFL Tango Girl - Shelbi Holdman; Bred by Lawrence Family Limousin
2nd PCC Tausha - Gary Waters; Bred by Parkinson Cattle Co.
3rd BNBA Tiffany - Tackett Limousin; Bred by Barton Limousin

CLASS 3
1st SSTO Tiffany - Tanner Schmidt; Bred by Stowers Limousin
2nd LFL Trolly Girl - Layton Schur; Bred by Lawrence Family

Tanner Schmidt of Grandview, TX exhibited the Reserve Champion Lone Star Shoot-Out heifer with SSTO Tiffany, a 1/9/07 daughter of AUTO Black Dakota and AUTO Black Lady. Tanner received a total of $1,300 in premium money. The heifer was consigned by Stowers Limousin of Bridgeport, TX.

Shelbi Holdman of Sundown, TX exhibited the Champion Lone Star Shoot-Out heifer with LFL Tango Girl, a 4/29/07 daughter of KRVN Pacesetter and KCHP Faith. Shelbi received a total of $2,300 in premium money. Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, TX consigned the winning entry.

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Schuler Tops Field Day Entries

The Texas Junior Limousin Field Day heifer show was held Sunday, June 8 at the Brazos County Expo Center in Bryan, Texas. Doug Pierce, head of the Agriculture Department of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas sorted the 62 owned heifers, 10 bred-and-owned heifers, seven bred-and-owned bulls and 12 prospect steers. At the end of the day nearly $4,000 in prizes were awarded to Texas juniors.

CLASS 1
1st LFL Tori - Lauren Stowers, Bridgeport, TX
2nd Dragon Fly - Heather Kosub, St Hedwig, TX
3rd LFL Tadi - Travis Payne ,Levelland, TX
4th LFL Tammy Jo - Kasey Rangel, Midway, TX
5th TANS Tessa - Tanner Schmidt, Grandview, TX
6th PYTN Sylvia - Peyton Fisher, China Spring, TX
7th JFLN Tessa - Reagan Taylor, Marquez, TX

CLASS 2
1st CFLX Cornhusker - Caitlyn Counsil, Brenham, TX
2nd BR Tranda - Randa Taylor, Marquez, TX

CLASS 3
1st LFL Teen Angel - Lee Roy Lawrence, Anton, TX
2nd KRVN Total Joy - Madison Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX
3rd LFL Tyra - Lauren Stowers, Bridgeport, TX
4th CFLX Lucy - Katelyn Ford, Sheridan, TX
5th KRVN Truffles - Callie Badgett, Huntsville, TX
6th YYYY Tory - Mackenzie Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX
DIV. I CHAMPION - LFL Teen Angel - Lee Roy Lawrence
DIV. I RES. CHAMPION - LFL Tori - Lauren Stowers

CLASS 4
1st BCAB MS Hershey - Sadie Mayes, Hardin, TX

CLASS 5
1st CFLX Keiko - Blane Counsil, Madisonville, TX
2nd PCC Tausha - Gary Waters, Sundown, TX
3rd LFL Taloula - Morgan Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX
4th Brems Vieux Cruise - Heather Kosub, St Hedwig, TX

CLASS 6
1st LFL Tango Girl - Shelbi Holdman, Sundown, TX
2nd TRYH Texas Star - Troy Holdman, Sundown, TX
3rd LTSR Tomboy - Colton Thomas, Grandview, TX
4th Penny B Madeline - Amanda Reed, Floresville, TX
5th DL Tawny - Michaela Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX
6th DL Wonders Terra - Peyton Fisher, China Spring, TX
DIV. II CHAMPION - LFL Tango Girl - Shelbi Holdman
DIV. II RES. CHAMP. - TYRN Texas Star - Troy Holdman

CLASS 7
1st DL Wonders Tabitha - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
2nd Tessa 101T - Willie Marc Payne, Levelland, TX
3rd L7 Lady Pepper - Spencer Wilder, Snook, TX
4th KRVN Tactful - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
5th JRSM Tarley - Katelyn Smith, Stephenville, TX
6th BGHB Tulip - Kyle Ming, Liberty, TX
7th Brems Jitterbug - Kyle Cielencki, Katy, TX

CLASS 8
1st SSCL Tara - Sean Schuler, Cleveland, TX
2nd BLCX Madonna - Madison Counsil, Madisonville, TX
3rd SSTO Tinkerbell - Lauren Stowers, Bridgeport, TX
4th 101T - Britan Counsil, Brenham,TX
5th DL Trinity - Cody Thomas, Grandview, TX
6th DL Tigress - Mackenzie Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX
7th EF Take A Look - Bethany Martino, Palacious, TX

CLASS 9
1st BL Tater Tot - Sean Schuler, Cleveland, TX
2nd DL Temprance - Peyton Fisher, China Spring, TX
3rd LFL Trolly Girl - Layton Schur, Plainview, TX
4th Brems Parmalee - Kyle Banda, Kyle, TX
5th EF Topnotch - Bethany Martino, Palacious, TX
6th Miss Cocoa Chanel - Jayce Wilder, Snook, TX
7th OAKB Miss Luvly - Ryan Kidd, Alvarado, TX
DIV. III CHAMPION BL Tator Tot Sean Schuler
DIV. III RES. CHAMPION - SSCL Tara - Sean Schuler

CLASS 10
1st DL Sheba - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
2nd SSTO Tiffany - Tanner Schmidt, Grandview, TX
3rd LFL Dixie - Mason Houston, Georgetown, TX
4th Brems Fantasia - Ashley Poole, Buna, TX
5th Miss Auto Bess - Kody Ming, Liberty, TX

CLASS 11
1st DSUL First Kiss - Bethany Martino, Palacious, TX
2nd LFL Stella - Travis Payne, Levelland, TX
3rd Brems FlashDance - Kody Banda, Kyle, TX
4th LH Sammie - Kaey Rangel, Midway, TX

CLASS 12
1st UGNX Sheza Dream - Tanner Schmidt, Grandview, TX
2nd CFLX Cheerleader - Cody Counsil, Humble, TX
3rd MNHN Jule - Mason Houston, Georgetown, TX
DIV. IV CHAMP. - UGNX Sheza Dream - Tanner Schmidt
DIV. IV RESERVE CHAMPION - DL Sheba - Blair Davis

CLASS 13
1st BLCX Madonna - Blane Counsil, Madisonville, TX
2nd L7 Ruby - Jayce Wilder, Snook, TX
3rd KRVN Sable Miss - Madison Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX
DIV. V CHAMPION - BLCX Madonna - Blane Counsil
DIV. V RESERVE CHAMPION - L7 Ruby - Jayce Wilder
Grand Champion - BL Tator Tot - Sean Schuler
Res. Grand Champion - SSCL Tara - Sean Schuler

Division II Champion LFL Tango Girl was exhibited by Shelbi Holdman of Sundown, TX.	The Division IV Champion, UGNX Sheza Dream, was exhibited by Tanner Schmidt, Grandview, TX.
The Division IV Reserve Champion, DL Sheba, was exhibited by Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX.	Division I Champion LFL Teen Angel was exhibited by Lee Roy Lawrence Anton, TX.
The Division V Champion and Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned female, BLCX Madonna, was exhibited by Blane Counsil Madisonville, TX.	Division I Reserve Champion was LFL Tori, exhibited by Lauren Stowers, Bridgeport, TX.

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Lawrence and Smith top the Lim-Flex Entries

The Lim-Flex division at the TJLA Field Day saw 11 high-quality females parade before judge Doug Pierce.

Class 1
1st Brems Sol - Heather Kosub, St Hedwig, TX
2nd YRTX Temptation - Madison Yandell, Wichita Falls, TX

Class 2
1st CHR Twizzles - Katelyn Smith, Stephenville, TX
2nd CFLX Nanci - Cody Counsil, Humble, TX

Class 3
1st EXLR Amber Krug - Chris Barton, Jarrell, TX
2nd BGHB Tabitha - Callie Badgett, Huntsville, TX
3rd UGNX Luvly - Tanner Schmidt, Grandview, TX

Class 4
1st CHR Treasure Box - Blair Davis, Brownwood, TX
2nd EXLR Scoth Cap - Blane Counsil, Madisonville, TX

Class 5
1st CHR Shanda - Lee Roy Lawrence, Anto, TX
2nd SSTO Spice Girl - Lauren Stowers, Bridgeport, TX

Grand Champion Lim-Flex
CHR Shanda - Lee Roy Lawrence

Reserve Grand Champion Lim-Flex
CHR Twizzles - Katelyn Smith

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Holdman, Reinhart Exhibit Champion Steers

Twelve steers competed for top honors in the prospect steer show at the TJLA Field Day.

Class 1
1st 577 lb. Willie Marc Payne, Levelland, TX
2nd 511 lb. Travis Payne, Levelland, TX
3rd 510 lb. Callie Badgett, Huntsville, TX
4th 532 lb. Willie Marc Payne, Levelland, TX

Class 2
1st 603 lb. Shelbi Holdman, Sundown,. TX
2nd 612 lb. Troy Holdman, Sundown, TX
3rd 582 lb. Blane Counsil, Madisonville, TX
4th 684 lb. Mason Houston, Georgetown, TX

Class 3
1st 700 lb. Shelbi Holdman, Sundown,. TX
2nd 701 lb. Mathew Reinhart, Manor, TX
3rd 746 lb. Christopher Barton, Jarrell, TX
4th 757 lb. Mathew Reinhart, Manor, TX

Grand Champion - Shelbi Holdman (Class 3)
Reserve Grand Champion - Mathew Reinhart

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Memorial Scholarship recipients named

The Texas Limousin Association awarded three $500 scholarships to applicants at the TJLA Field Day. The E.J. Bishop scholarship is provided by the Bishop family in memory of former TLA President E.J. Bishop. Ryan Garrison of Waskom, Texas, received this scholarship. The Gene Rogers scholarship is provided by the Rogers family in memory of former TLA President Gene Rogers. Tori Clay of Farmersville, Texas, received this scholarship. Spencer Hall of Sonora, Texas, received the Matt Ertel scholarship. The scholarship is provided in memory of former TJLA member Matt Ertel by Rusty and Marcy Perrin.

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Texas Junior Banquet

The Bryan Room in the Brazos County Exposition Center in Bryan, TX was the site of the Texas Junior Limousin Association’s awards banquet held June 7, 2008. The event was a huge success with over 140 juniors, parents, and supporters in attendance. Attendees enjoyed a roast beef dinner and a night of fun and fellowship. TLA Director Brian Payne assisted officers of the TJLA board as co masters of ceremonies.

Winners in the photo contest were: (front row l-r) Randa Taylor, second place junior; Callie Badgett, third place junior; Reagan Taylor, first place junior; (back row l-r) Travis Payne, second place intermediate; Willie Marc Payne, first place senior; Sean Schuler, second place senior; Amanda Reed, first place intermediate; Blair Davis, fourth place junior; Katelyn Smith, third place intermediate.

The TJLA awards banquet concluded with what has become a tradition at this event. The auction of the “wooden chicken.” Jordan Smith served as auctioneer and was assisted by DeRon Heldermon of the Limousin World and TJLA Vice President Willie Marc Payne. The auction raised $2,000 to support the junior association. Winning bids were placed by Davis Limousin, Baber Ranch, Schmidt Family, Brehm Farms, Yandell Limousin, Counsil Family Limousin, Amanda Reed, Brian Payne and Sean Schuler.

TLA President Wayne Baber (left) presents an appreciation award to Paula and Bruce Lawrence for their years of service as advisors to the Texas Junior Limousin Association.

Winners in the Public Speaking contest were: (right-left) Christopher Barton, first place novice; Madison Yandell, first place junior; Katelyn Ford, first place intermediate; and Randa Taylor, second place junior.

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TJLA Field Day….Education, Fun, Fellowship and Competition

Texas juniors and their families converged on Bryan, Texas June 6, 7 and 8 for the annual Texas Limousin Field Day and Junior Heifer Show. On Friday night, the fun began with various relay games, most noticeably the “Life Saver Relay” contest. Contestants lined up in two lines and attempted to pass a Lifesaver candy from one to the other with out the use of hands via a toothpick held in their mouth. The night concluded with a bingo game where various prizes were passed out to winners by a “special” prize patrol. The grand prize winners in the bingo contests received a $500 coupon towards the purchase of a Limousin heifer at any TLA-sanctioned sale.
On Saturday the group was taken to the E.M. Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center on the campus of Texas A & M University for a very informative presentation on beef production. Sunday began with breakfast and a church service, followed by the heifer show and concluding with the showmanship competition.

Lee Roy Lawrence, Anton, TX was named the senior showman of the 2008 TJLA Field Day.	Kyle Ming of Liberty, TX was named the top Pee Wee Showman.
Kody Banda of Kyle, TX was named the winner in the junior showmanship division.	Tanner Schmidt of Grandview, TX was named the winner of the intermediate showmanship division.

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