62nd Annual - Oklahoma Cattlemen`s Association

62nd Annual
OCA Convention & Trade Show
OCA Convention
and Information go
hand in hand.
Heather Buckmaster, Executive
Director, Oklahoma Beef Council
gives a Check-Off Update during
Cattlemen’s College Session 1.
Mark Thomas, Johnston Seed
Company, presented about
growing profits with modern
forages
in
Cattlemen’s
College Session 2.
Jim Robb, Livestock Market (L to R) Jarold Callahan, Dr. Clint Rusk,
Information Center, presents Bobby Jones and Mike Weeks catch up
the Cattle Market Outlook to during a break.
start Cattlemen’s College.
Cattlemen’s College Beef Cattle Short Course speakers answer
questions. (L to R) Dr. Chis Richards, OSU, Dr. Justin Talley,
OSU, L.J. Bernhard, OSU, Joshua Gaskamp, Noble Foundation,
Dr. Ryan Reuter, Noble Foundation.
Ian Chapman, Byron Yeoman and OCA Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy Class 21
President Richard Gebhart enjoy the Graduated during the Top Hand and CLA
Opening Trade Show Reception.
Reception on Thursday evening.
Stuart Jackson received a
handmade desk set for being
the first CLA member to know
all of his CLA class members
names and hometowns.
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OCA Past President Bob Drake and
Terry Chapman, OLMA Executive
Director visit in the during the
Trade Show.
Leland Brown, Merck Animal
Health, spoke about Merck’s
commitment to the CLA program.
Col. Jerry Flowers,
ODAFF Chief
Mike Weeks received a handmade Dr. Megan Rolf, Kate Maher, NCBA Investigator discusses
desk set for the most OCA Membership Director and OCA Past brand laws in Cattlemen’s
involvement from CLA class 21, President Ray Heldermon visit during College Session 3 on
a reception.
Chancey Hanson presenting.
Friday morning.
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Left: Alicia Gorczya-Southerland, DVM speaks about Animal Disease Traceability.
Center: Full meeting room for the early morning Cattlemen’s College Session 3. Right:
OCA Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey facilitates the Q&A on Friday morning.
Lowell Hobbs, O.B. Fouquet
and Jack Lawson check out
the Silent Auction items
Dr. Justin Talley and
Dr. Glen Selk get their
morning cup of coffee.
Charles Buckminster and
OCA Past President Dave
Miller enjoy visiting.
OCA Past President’s Council (L to R) Dave Miller, Randy Ward, Jim Birdwell, Creede
Speake, Stanley Barby, Ray Heldermon, Charles Nichols, Ken Holloway, John F. Kane,
Bob Drake, Richard Gebhart, Mike Frey, Harold Wodderson, Frederick Drummond and
Ray Kimsey.
OCA President
Richard Gebhart
welcomes everyone
to the Opening
General Session.
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OCA President Richard Gebhart presents the Guy
Shull Memorial Scholarship to Clint Barney, with
his proud parents Meredith and Kyle Barney.
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Keynote Speaker
Evelyn Browning
Garriss, the “Weather
Whisperer” spoke
about weather patterns
and forecasts.
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Left: J.D. Strong, Executive Director of OK Water Resource Board
presented during the Beef Business Committee Meeting. Center:
Ross Wilson, TCFA President and CEO spoke about the Texas Beef
Checkoff during the Beef Production Committee Meeting. Right:
Steve Vavrik, CCO of APEX Wind Energy presented about Wind
Energy during Cattlemen’s College Session 4.
Top Ten OJCA Steer Feedout Participants (L to R) Clint Barney
OJCA President presenting, Jaryn Frey(1st), Dustin and Ashley
Kunkel, Will Shelby, Sid Slaten, Cassidy Schultz, Blake Henrich,
Jace Ford, Gatlin Goodson and Dallas Henderson OJCA
Advisor.
Hughes County Cattlemen’s Association won the Priefert SO4
chute for the most growth for a Unified County Association. (L
to R) Monte Weeks, Joey Gamble, Priefert Ranch Equipment,
Harold and Mary Wheeler, Mike Weeks, Tiffani Pruitt,
OCA Membership Director, Bobby Jones, OCA Membership
Committee Chairman.
Top Ten OJCA Triple Crown Steer Exhibitors (L to R) Clint
Barney OJCA President presenting, Brooke Gibson, Ashton
Evans, Ally Angelly, Baylor Bonham, Tommy Glover (1st), Cooper
Shebester, Kylee Imke, Gatlin Goodson, Lauren Bilderback, Jake
Paul Perryman and Dallas Henderson OJCA Advisor.
American Akaushi Association
Approved Field Day
Thursday, October 2, 2014 @ K BARR C Ranch
Burbank, Oklahoma • 10 am – 4 pm
Come see first hand the powerful and complete story of
Akaushi in today’s American Beef business.
Schedule:
Start at 10 a.m. / Akaushi lunch at noon / Programs end at 4 p.m.
Leaders from all segments of the Beef industry will present complete information about K Barr C Ranch,
HeartBrand Beef, Akaushi, and the American Akaushi Association programs. Tours of the ranch and
facilities as well as viewing both fullblood and percentage Akaushi cattle will be featured.
Please RSVP to any of the contacts listed here!
K BARR C Ranch
Arlo DeKraai, owner
918-671-2326 cell
K BARR C Ranch
Ryan Brand, Ranch Mgr.
918-244-5699 cell
732 Jeff Davis Rd • Harwood, TX 78632 • 830/540-3912 ofc
Bubba Bain, Executive Director • bbain@akaushi.com / www.akaushi.com
K BARR C Ranch Address: 2380 County Road 4298 Burbank, OK
From the Intersection of Highways 60 & 18: • West on Highway 60 exactly 3.0 miles to Apperson Road.
• North on Apperson Road to County Road 4298 (approx. 6 miles - It’s the only road you can turn east on).
• East on County Road 4298 – ½ mile on north side is headquarters for ranch.
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Top Ten OJCA Triple Crown Heifer Exhibitors
(L to R) Ryan Callahan, Jordan Storey, Jake
Sims, Braelyn Berlowitz (1st), Haley Nelson,
Kyleigh Hilburn, Gatlin Goodson and Dallas
Henderson OJCA Advisor.
(L to R) Dick Davis, Russell Boles and Chuck
Coffey recieved belt buckles for their recruiting
efforts. Bobby Jones (R) presents the awards.
A-CROSS RANCH
“Quality Cattle in Western Oklahoma for
3
Generations”
Registered Angus & F1 Angus/Hereford
Mike Weeks and Bobby Jones were
awarded Mooremaker Knives for
their OCA membership recruiting
efforts.
Bobby Jones (L) presents Bob Lempges and
Ken Barton rifles for their OCA membership recruiting efforts.
The High Plains Journal was recognized
with the Media Appreciation award. Mark
Sims (L) accepts the award from Richard
Gebhart (R).
Females For Sale Private Treaty Year Round
The Distinguished Service award recipient, Dr. Bob Krop (C) was presented a
branded clock for his years of work on behalf of the beef industry. Michael Kelsey
(L) and Richard Gebhart (R) presents.
LaRue Allee–Stoller Owner
Ryan Long (580) 339-1919 • ryan@a-crossranch.com
9801 N. 1997 Road • Hammon, OK 73650
www.a-crossranch.com
Stop by for a visit any time!
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The Allied Industry award recipients,
Mike (L) and Clay (R) Burtrum of Farm
Data Services were given a engraved rifle
for their service. Richard Gebhart (C)
presents.
The OCA Range Round-Up Committee presented
Lacy Holt, of the Children’s Miracle Network, an
OCA Range Round-Up 30th Anniversary Belt Buckle. OCA appreciates the 18-year relationship we have
with the charity through the Range Round-Up.
Gatlin Goodson (center), OJCA All-Around Cattleman also pictured with (L to R) OCA President
Richard Gebhart; OJCA President Clint Barney;
OJCA Director, Dallas Henderson and Darrel
Kane of Merck Animal Health.
Katie Green (L) was selected to receive the Multimin
Scholarship. Presenting the
award is Mike Runner.
Cliff Neal was the keynote speaker for the
inspirational breakfast. Everyone enjoyed
his light hearted yet inspiring presentation.
Byron Yeoman and Mike Armitage were
recognized for their service on the OCA
Executive Board. Michael Kelsey (L) and
Richard Gebhart (R) present the awards.
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OCA District Directors are on a threeyear rotation. Virginia Rogers, Harold
Gillenwaters, Chuck Coffey and Dana Bay
were recognized for their service. Michael
Kelsey (L) and Richard Gebhart (R) present
the awards.
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NCBA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall during the final session of Cattlemen’s College.
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