Phase Two - Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America

You can take the
LONGHORN
O U T O F T E X A S,
BU T YOU C A N’ T TA K E
THE TEXAS
out of the Longhorn.
Long story short,
descendants of cattle from Spain’s Andalusian
mountains were brought to Mexico and ended up in
Texas. Weeds, cactus, drought, parasites … it didn’t
matter. They thrived until the turn of the century,
when crossbreeding almost made them extinct.
Seven families representing the Wichita
Refuge, Butler, Marks, Peeler, Phillips, Wright
and Yates lines stepped in to save this hardy breed
already being hailed as the Texas Longhorn. They
knew then what we know now — that the Texas
Longhorn’s survivor qualities deserved a little help
from us humans to explain its importance to the
cattle industry.
Today the TLBA A and the city of Fort Worth
have a unique opportunity to provide our beloved
breed with a permanent world headquarters and
museum. The Stockyards have long been an
international destination in a city that was the last
stop for drovers driving cattle up the Chisholm
Trail. Sure, the Texas Longhorn migrated to
Oklahoma, Kansas and beyond. But here in Texas,
we have a welcome mat ready right outside a home on
land we already own, free and clear.
Join us in preserving the legacy of the one and
only Texas Longhorn in Fort Worth, Texas.
GET ON THE HORN!
PA S S I NG D OW N
THE LONGHORN
Legacy
Even though early Texas Longhorns survived harsh weather conditions, they
were being crossbred to near extinction. Thankfully the breed’s stewards back
then and today are legion, among them the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association
of America (TLBA A), its foundation and you — our members and friends.
As you may know, TLBA A has long sought a permanent place to call home, a
place where we can continue to serve this peerless cattle breed with goals to:
• Recognize the Texas Longhorn as a distinct breed and protect its unique
connection with American history;
• Promote breeding practices that preserve its purity;
• Heighten public awareness of this distinct breed through ongoing education;
• Recognize present breeders and encourage others to develop and maintain herds
registered with the association to preserve this magnificent breed for posterity;
• Aid in advancing scientific knowledge of past ancestry and future breeding of
Texas Longhorn cattle;
• Conduct such other things that are in the best interest of the breed, none of
which shall be for profit.
We have a dream for our new home, one as wide as BL Rio Catchit’s horns that
measured 92.625” in 2013. We also have the blueprints, permits and a location we
already own.
Now all we need is you. We cannot do this without your support, TLBAA members
and friends. This will be your opportunity to preserve the legacy of a breed that has
made more history than any other breed of cattle in the civilized world. It’s been a long
time coming, but we’re finally getting there, thanks to your help.
PA R T BU S I N E S S, PA R T L EG AC Y,
ALL TEXAS LONGHORN
From Day One, the TLBAA has taken the long
view, planning for a hybrid facility that can move
along our day-to-day business and at the same time
acquaint the world with a breed that determined the
character and occupation of the American cowboy.
Half of the space inside our new
10,000-square-foot home will be dedicated
to meeting the important needs of our 3,000
members while managing projects that include
sales, events, the Longhorn registry and our
exceptional Texas Longhorn Trails magazine.
The other half will be dedicated to telling
the riveting story of the Texas Longhorn. Our
welcoming museum will walk you through more
than 300 years of Longhorn mystique. You’ll
learn how this iconic breed was responsible for
the birth of the American cowboy and the United
States cattle industry. How it fed union soldiers up
north after the Civil War. And why it was the heart
that pumped life into the famous Chisholm Trail.
Displays focused on the Longhorn’s future will widen
your interest even further — on topics ranging from
lean beef to breeding to that breathtaking horn
structure that always holds our gaze.
Artifacts to interactive educational stations, this
will be a museum for Texas neighbors, international
visitors and you. We guarantee you’ll leave with an
even deeper appreciation for what this magnificent
breed represents and for the incredible hardships it
endured to become the longhorn we know today —
and depend on for tomorrow.
Why
FORT
WORTH?
The reasons to locate our
new home here are as honest
as the day is long, but the
first one that comes to mind
is simple: Fort Worth was
born for this. The identities
of the Texas Longhorn
and the city are literally
interchangeable. The two
grew up together, have always
supported each other and
will always be inseparable.
History: For the cowboys heading Longhorns up the
Chisholm Trail to the railheads, Fort Worth was the last major
stop for rest and supplies. Between 1866 and 1890 more than
four million head of cattle trailed through Fort Worth, soon to
be known as “Cowtown.” Fort Worth became a major shipping
point for livestock when the railroad finally arrived in 1876.
Heritage: The TLBAA owns a unique site in the Fort Worth
Stockyards National Historic District that has no other
background than the cattle industry. Its past and future are
tied to ranches, cattleman, cattle and cowboys. TLBAA’s world
headquarters and museum will only add to the spirit, energy
and rich history of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Walking the walk: To raise awareness for its Western heritage
and the Longhorn breed, Fort Worth’s own herd of Texas
Longhorns makes twice-daily cattle drives through the
Stockyards. The Stockyards also hosts special breed events
that include Longhorn auctions. Thousands of head of
cattle are sold weekly in the Stockyards Exchange Building
via video/satellite sales.
City enthusiasm: A Longhorn steer icon honoring
Fort Worth’s early-day cattle drives graces the City’s logo and is
also used by many other local businesses and organizations. In
fact, if you look around, you’ll see “Longhorns” everywhere:
on trolleys, police cars and yes, even a downtown topiary in
Sundance Square. The Texas Longhorn permeates Fort Worth
through and through.
No wonder TLBAA is blazing its new trail in the city
“Where the West Begins.” It’s only fitting.
Ready to see
YOUR LEGACY
be put in stone?
For donors interested in a permanent legacy within
the TLBA A World Headquarters and Museum, naming
opportunities are available. The Museum, Reception
and Foyer, interior offices and other areas of this
beautiful building can carry the name of you or a loved
one for years to come. For more detailed information
on naming opportunities, please contact Barbara Linke,
TLBA A President and CEO at 817.625.6241 or email
[email protected].
Why Does the TLBA A need to have its own building?
To provide our beloved breed with a permanent world headquarters and
museum in the Historic District of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Who is building the facility and owns the building
when it is completed?
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What has been accomplished up to this point?
The construction plans are completed and approved. Permits have been
approved by the city. Permit fees in the amount of $43,565.00 have
been waived, taxes have been abated on the new building in the amount
of $15,000 each year for (3) years and taxes have been abated on the land
in the amount of $23,000.00 for 3 year.
Phase One:
FOYER
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What funds have been raised and what has been spent
on the building project to date?
• Donations and Pledges - $337,831
• Building and Campaign expenses - $135,183
MUSEUM
BRONZE
STATUE
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All donations made to the building fund are and will go into a restricted
account designated for the Building Project.
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Construction will be completed in two phases
as funds allow. The goal is to raise all the funds
necessary to pay for the construction in full. Should
a loan be needed to finish the project, the monthly
loan payment will not exceed our current budget
allotment.
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OFFICES
The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Foundation is building the
facility and will own it. The Association (TLBAA) will lease the building
from the Foundation and make monthly payments to the Foundation.
This covers plans, design and drawings, engineering, Morton building
planning/code review, soil testing, topography survey, MEP design,
storm water management plan, geotechnical investigation, city fees/
filing and marketing services.
FORT WORTH
What’s the construction plan,
how much will it cost and how will
it be paid for?
How can I as a member be a part of this important and
historic endeavor and help make this new home for the
TLBA A a reality?
STOCKYARDS BOULEVARD
BU I L DI NG F E AT U R E S
• Site Work
• Sidewalks
• Morton Building Shell
• Office Build Out
• Telephone/Data System
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Texas Longhorn Breeder’s Association
Parking Lot & Curbs
Exterior Austin Stone
Sprinkler System
Lobby Build Out
Moving Offices
Less OUR Paid Deposit <$ 18,922.00>
Total Phase One
$1,161,300.00
Phase Two:
• Museum
• Landscaping
• Security System (Indoor/Outdoor)
• New Furniture for Offices, Lobby & Museum
• Parking lot lighting
• Building sign with lighting
Total Phase Two
$ 370,000.00
Grand Total Two Phases: $1,531,300.00
Project Budget:
$1,600.000.00*
*Balance will be used to cover costs for: cost
adjustments and change orders if needed.
We have the blueprints, permits and a location we already own. Now all we
need is you to join us in preserving the legacy of the one and only Texas
Longhorn. In addition to the monetary donation levels, those who donate
cattle and or items to the building fund campaign to be sold to raise funds
for this project will be recognized under the appropriate level.
Texas Longhorn Breeder’s Association
NORTH MAIN STREET
THE TRAIL AHEAD
Join us in building a home where the public
and future generations can truly experience,
understand and enjoy the iconic Texas
Longhorn. This peer of bison and grizzly bears
survived drought, little or no grass, blizzards
and Arctic winds. It survived near extinction
because early-day families stepped in to
protest crossbreeding.
Now it’s your turn to preserve the Longhorn’s
legacy with a new home and all the dreams that
go with it — from superb educational programs
to creating an international network of
impassioned ambassadors.
We need $600,000 in hand to start the dirt
work and a total of $1.6 million to complete the
project. We’re asking you, our TLBA A members
and friends, to consider giving generously so you
can be part of this history-making endeavor. We
have numerous sponsorship opportunities for you
to add your name to areas inside the museum and
office building, depending on your level of giving.
Become part of TLBA A history. Give what you
can. Spread the word. Get on the horn.
With your support, the Texas Longhorn’s
legacy will be known far and wide. With your gift,
this magnificent living legend will live on.
Sponsorship Opportunities
FOUNDERS $250,000+
Patrons $10,000 to $24,999
• Name on gold plated branding iron designed exclusively for the
building’s showcase. One for you and one for display in the museum.
• Naming opportunity in the building.
• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and
tour of the building.
• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication
of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America.
• Name on a plaque designed for the new building’s Wall of Honor.
• Naming opportunity in the new building.
• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and
tour of the building.
• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication
of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America.
Leaders $100,000 to $249,000
• Name on silver (gifts of $150,000-$249,999) or bronze (gifts of
$100,000-$149,999) plated branding irons designed exclusively for
the new building. One for you and one for display in the museum.
• Naming opportunity in the building.
• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and
tour of the building.
• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication
of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America.
Benefactors $25,000 to $99,999
• Name on a belt buckle designed exclusively for the new building.
One for you and one for display on the museum’s Wall of Honor.
• Naming opportunity in the building.
• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and
tour of the building.
• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication
of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America.
Supporters $1,000 to $9,999
• Name acknowledgement on the new building’s Wall of Honor.
• Naming opportunity in the building.
• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and
tour of the building.
• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication
of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America.
Builders $100 to $999
• Special Invitation to the Grand Opening.
• Recognition in the Grand Opening program.
• Name recognition on a brick paver.
• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication
of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America.
CON T R I BU TOR S
TO THE
Legacy
The following is an
alphabetical list of donors since
1982 to the Foundation World
Headquarters and Museum
Campaign. Every effort has
been made to locate every
past list of names of donors;
however, due to the period of
time involved, some donors
may have been omitted. If we
have inadvertently left out
your name, please contact the
TLBAA office. Thank you for
your help and generous support.
Ace Cattle Co.
Darlene Aldridge, D.V.M.
& John Parmley
Alft’s Longhorn Acres
Allison & Dunaway
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Anonymous Donation
Kenneth Archer
Ark-La-Tex Longhorn Assn.
Avery Mays Construction
B & C Farms
B. J. Barnhart Ranches
John T. & Betty Baker
Lisa Baker
Dr. L. V. & Pat Baker
Randi & Jeannine Baker
Tom Barnes
Bar Cee Longhorn Ranch
Minford Beard
Mikeal Beck
Charles Belen
B. Eugene Berry, M.D.
Mark Strever Blackwood
Blair Ranch Levi & Brittni Blake
Don Blansitt
Gary Bloomer
Clare Bogart
Mimi Bogart
Ray Bohy
Larry Bond
Mrs. Larry Bond
Gary & Teresa Bowdoin
Joe Brisbois
Curtis Bruner
Brush Creek Ranch
Bullard Ranch
Donald & Annette Butts
Ken Caldwell Riemer &
Marcia Calhoun, Jr.
Ronnie Campbell
Richard D. & Cheryl Carlson
Bow Carpenter
William B. Cary
W.C. Cheatham
Chris & Christina Clark
Robert Douglas Clark
W.D. “Bill” & Shirley Clark
Clear Fork Ranch
Dan O. Coates
Dan W. Coates
Tom Cochran
Bob Coffee
Roger Cole, D.V.M.
Mary Colgan
Moe Collins
T.W. Comer
George Conly John M. Copeland
Don Corley
Dustin & Missy Cothern
Richard & LuAnn Crist
Bob Crow
Larry Crumpton & Joe Cunningham
Shirley Crystal
Cuerno Largo Cattle Co.
Palmore Currey II
Carl Curry
Dick & Cheryl Curry Billy D.
& Delynn Davis
James Davis
Gene and Eileen Day
Mrs. Ted Derryberry
JoAnne & Jim Dickens
Richard Dimon
Darin & Dawn Divinia
Claude H. Dixon
James P. Dodds
Warren & Cathy Dorathy
Wallace E. Downey
Frank Doherty
Double R Acres
Dow Longhorn Ranch
A.E. & Laura DuBose
Neil & Paula Dugger
El Coyote Ranch
Bernard Esunas
Evans Cattle Co.
Dave & Billicarole Evans
Shirkie Evans
James & Pia Eyman
Allan Finch
Howard Fleming
Bobby & Linda Fletcher
Rick & Tracey Friedrich
Fuhriman Cattle Co.
Wilford Fultz
G-C Longhorns
G R Ranch
Gerald Galipp
Asa & Joan Gamble
Ron & Donna Garison
Gene Garrett
Judge Thomas & Nola F. Gee
George J. Gerst, Sr. Don Gibson
Golden Spread TLBA
Tom & LeAnna Graham
Tom & William L. Graham
Lucas Graywolf
Cecil Guinn
Dot & Dick Hansen
Sidney Hanson
Sidney Hanson, Sr.
David L. or Robert W. Harcrow
Doyle Harrell
Harrell & Sons Cattle Co.
James Hazelton
C.W. Hellen
C.W. Hellen, Jr.
Don Henderson
Gary Henry
Donald E. Herrmann
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower
Verlon Hilburn
Jerry Hodge
Ruth & Johnny Hoffman
Dan Hoffmeyer
Mrs. M.P. Hoiness
Hattie Holbein
Holland Farms, Inc.
Linda C. Holt
Erin Hornbrook
Rufus Low Hoyd
Bill & Elizabeth Hudson
Scott Hughes & Jessica Morris
Ken Humphrey
J.B. & Mitzi Hunn
Edith Isaacs
J.W. Isaacs
Greg and Sandy Jameson
Mrs. Judy Jenkins
Jerry Cook Ranch
Jeff Jespersen & John Jespersen
Mrs. Johnson
Joe Paul Jones
K & M Plastics
David Kelley
Carl Lee Kemp
King Ranch
Glenn King
Robert R. King
Jack Klutts
Kropp Cattle Company
Joel and Tamara Kuntz
Lloyd (Speedy) La Fond
Bernard & Bette Lankford
T.E. Laughlin
Arthur B. E. Lauman
Mike Leak
H.C. Lewis
Rosemary & Bill Lourcey
Dick & Peg Lowe
Kathy & Denny Lux
Mike & Kim MacLeod James Maddle
Mrs. Harry H. Magee
Maudeen Marks
Travis & Jeanne Marks
Ronald J. Martens
Donald Martin
Max L. Massengale
Watt Matthews
Red & Charline McCombs
W.C. & C.R. McCowen
L.D. & Debbie McIntyre
Todd & Kelli McKnight
Michael McLeod
Ricky McLeod
Jack McManus
Susy McQueen
Meridian Longhorns
Joy Merritt
Meshell Farms
Betty Baggett Mille
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller
“Money Maker Bull”
Money Maker Bull Project
Moore’s Longhorn Ranch
Jean Moore
Ray & Bernice Moore
Morgan Davis Publishing Co.
Edward L. Moses, Jr.
Mountain & Plains Texas Longhorn
Association
John R. Mower
Joe Mueggenborg
James Munster II
Nacogdoches TX Longhorn Sale
Bill Nash
Sandra K. Nordhausen
North TX & OK Longhorn Assoc.
David & Jo Anne Norwood
Oklahoma Texas Longhorn Assn. Open
Triangle Ranch
Jack Orem, Jr.
L.R. Orsburn
M.C. Overton II, M.D.
Marvin Overton
Marvin Overton III
Chris & Lisa Parker
James R. Parkey III
Doug & Sally Pence
Craig Perez
Hoyd Perryman
Jack & Betty Phillips
J.G. Phillips, Jr. John G. Phillips III
Charles Pilling, Jr.
Don & Rhonda Poe
Ponder Boot Company
Gary L. Pratt
Odell Pugh
Mrs. Charles Pyle Red Mill Ranch
Edward Reese
Karen Baker Renfroe
Dennis Rhoades
Dick Robbins
Jim & Becky Rombeck
Neil Ross
Safari B Ranch
Robert & Kim Richey
Lemon Saks
Terry L. Sales
Ruel Sanders
Majorie Sapp
Brad Scherer
Stan Searle John Sellers
B.R. Sells
Col. & Mrs. Ben H. Settles
John Shivers
Robert V. Shultz
Robert M. & Kathryn Simpson
Singleton Springs Longhorns
M. Gregory Smith
Charley Snyder
Richard & Linda Spooner
Sour Fork Land & Cattle
David R. Starkey Nancy Stevens
Doug & Sandy Stotts
Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Stroube
Dave & Althea Sullivan
Randy D. Sullivan
Raymond Taggart Buck & Goldie Taylor
Donnie & Marilyn Taylor
Jake & Katrin Taylor
Taylor’s Texas Longhorn Ranch
Teinert & Koch Longhorns
Texas Women Western Artists
Mrs. Lera Thomas
Corine Thompson
Dora Thompson
Thelma Thompson
Thurmond Longhorns Stanley Tidwell
Suzanne & William H. Torklidsen, M.D.
Marcy Toy
Tri W Longhorn Cattle Co.
Trip Longhorn Jennifer Tyler
Underwood Longhorns
James D. Vann
Joe & Lorinda Valentine
Paul Vinsant
Ron A. Walker
Ed and Sandy Warren
Wes Watson
James R. Weed
Ty Wehring
Col. Fraser E. West
Western America TX Longhorn Assoc.
Larry & Carol Whipps Cheryl
Whiteman
Johnnie Wickham
Donald & Sharon Wiens
Winella Publishing
Eddie Wood
Woodson School Ranch
Worthington National Bank
M.P. Wright III
Wright Texas Longhorn Ranch
Larry & Toni Stegemoller
ITX Longhorn
Justin Boots
Joe Cunningham
Dr. William Smith
Terry & Sherri Adcock
Ron & Barbara Marquess
Troy Robinett & Jim Curry
Katrine Taylor
THE FOUNDATION
The Texas Longhorn Breeders of America
Foundation (TLBF) was established in 1986
to complement the Texas Longhorn Breeders
Association of America (TLBA A) in the
preservation and promotion of the Texas
Longhorn breed.
The TLBF was organized to operate exclusively
for charitable and educational purposes within
the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. The foundation supports the
TLBA A by disseminating information on the
Texas Longhorn breed and its history to various
schools, students and instructors and to work with
civic clubs, livestock organizations and the news
media regarding the Texas Longhorn breed and
in the promotion of animal health, transportation
and environmental issues relating to cattle
raising, particularly the Texas Longhorn breed.
It also provides a source of funds to promote
the presentation of awards through organizations
such as 4-H Clubs, universities and high schools to
young persons and students who are interested in
livestock production as well as our own youth, Texas
Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow (TLBT) members.
In addition, the TLBF is the TLBAA’s voice in
the influencing of local, state and federal legislation
to benefit the livestock and ranching industry.
TLBF funds come from a variety of sources
including donations, memorials, and income
from the foundations property in the Fort Worth
Stockyards. All contributions to the TLBF are
tax-deductible.
P.O. Box 4430 | Fort Worth, TX 76164
ph: 817.625.6241 | fx: 817.625.1388
www.tlbaa.org