| We all had a great time at the
Summit, we especially want to thank Bill Davis for being so generous
to donate tickets for the truck race!
A big thanks to Johnny and Donna
Vines for all of their hard work!
Here is a message from our
President, Johnny Vines:
While the thoughts and
memories of the 2008 Summit are fresh on our minds I would like to
tell each of you THANK YOU!
We in the Southeast
have quite a bit to be proud of in the activities, programs and
fellowship that we hosted for the IBBA. We could not have
accomplished what we did without the tireless effort of so many.
First and foremost let
me thank each of you for taking the time away from home to attend
and participate in the Summit. I hope that we succeeded in
extending the Southern Hospitality to all those coming from other
areas of the country.
To each SBBA board
member, thank you for your input, support and hard work. Each of
you added an important part to help make the function a success.
I would be negligent
if I did not single out a few extra mile members:
Bill and Gail Davis,
what SBBA supporters! It would be nearly impossible to put into
words what their contribution did to increase attendance and
excitement for the Summit. Bill went beyond the call of duty in
entertaining our organization with an opportunity few have ever had
the chance to experience.
Susan and Don Cullen
worked tirelessly from beginning to end, from the planning,
preparation, and working at the event. They too contributed so
much.
A thank you to Joe and
Joy Reznicek. Joe, with his expertise in the cattle industry,
scheduled outstanding and educational speakers for the programs each
day. And to Joy a special accolade for her help with advertising
and for all the help she has given to me through out the years in
Alabama Brangus and the Southeast.
My friend and yours
Doug Williams, our vice president and expert resource, helped this
plumber/wannabe cattleman try to get the job done with direction and
support and humor.
For our entire Summit
sponsors who gave so generously to help underwrite the expenses of
the Summit a BIG Thank You to:
Brinks Brangus of Camp Cooley and
Ultimate Genetics
Chimney Rock Cattle Company
Florida Brangus Breeders Association
Southeast Brangus Breeders Association
Alabama Brangus Breeders Association
Blount County Farmers Cooperative
Draggin M Ranch
Flying C Brangus
McCreary Farms
Miller Brangus
Salacoa Valley Brangus
Char-No Farm
Greuel Family Brangus
Quail Creek Brangus
And last but not least, to the IBBA staff
and especially Carolyn and Frances, good job! Your hard work,
patience, preparation and positive attitude during the busy, hectic
days and nights of the Summit was so appreciated.
Donna and I enjoyed
being with each of you. Getting to know you and spending time with
folks having like interests and concerns was great. We are looking
forward to seeing each of you again soon. |
