Elite Capital Building Campaign Brochure

You can take the LONGHORN

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THE TEXAS out of the Longhorn.

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 TLBAA 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.

Long story short,

GET ON THE HORN!

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THE LONGHORNLegacy

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 (TLBAA), its foundation and you — our members and friends.

As you may know, TLBAA 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.

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.

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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.

WhyFORTWORTH?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.

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?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.

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.

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

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.

All donations made to the building fund are and will go into a restricted account designated for the Building Project.

How can I as a member be a part of this important and historic endeavor and help make this new home for the TLBAA a reality?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.

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].

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What’s the construction plan, how much will it cost and how will it be paid for?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.

Phase One: • Site Work • Parking Lot & Curbs • Sidewalks • Exterior Austin Stone • Morton Building Shell • Sprinkler System • Office Build Out • Lobby Build Out• Telephone/Data System • 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.

Texas Longhorn Breeder’s Association



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 TLBAA 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 TLBAA 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.

THE TRAIL AHEAD

FOUNDERS $250,000+• 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.

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



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



PATRONS $10,000 to $24,999• 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



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



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


Sponsorship Opportunities

Ace Cattle Co.Darlene Aldridge, D.V.M. & John Parmley Alft’s Longhorn AcresAllison & DunawayAmon G. Carter FoundationAnonymous DonationKenneth Archer Ark-La-Tex Longhorn Assn.Avery Mays ConstructionB & C FarmsB. J. Barnhart RanchesJohn T. & Betty Baker Lisa BakerDr. L. V. & Pat BakerRandi & Jeannine BakerTom BarnesBar Cee Longhorn RanchMinford BeardMikeal BeckCharles BelenB. Eugene Berry, M.D.Mark Strever BlackwoodBlair Ranch Levi & Brittni BlakeDon BlansittGary BloomerClare BogartMimi BogartRay Bohy Larry BondMrs. Larry BondGary & Teresa BowdoinJoe BrisboisCurtis BrunerBrush Creek RanchBullard RanchDonald & Annette ButtsKen Caldwell Riemer & Marcia Calhoun, Jr.Ronnie CampbellRichard D. & Cheryl CarlsonBow Carpenter

William B. CaryW.C. CheathamChris & Christina ClarkRobert Douglas ClarkW.D. “Bill” & Shirley ClarkClear Fork RanchDan O. CoatesDan W. CoatesTom CochranBob CoffeeRoger Cole, D.V.M.Mary ColganMoe CollinsT.W. ComerGeorge Conly John M. CopelandDon CorleyDustin & Missy CothernRichard & LuAnn Crist Bob CrowLarry Crumpton & Joe CunninghamShirley CrystalCuerno Largo Cattle Co.Palmore Currey IICarl Curry Dick & Cheryl Curry Billy D. & Delynn DavisJames DavisGene and Eileen DayMrs. Ted DerryberryJoAnne & Jim DickensRichard DimonDarin & Dawn Divinia Claude H. DixonJames P. DoddsWarren & Cathy DorathyWallace E. DowneyFrank Doherty Double R AcresDow Longhorn RanchA.E. & Laura DuBose Neil & Paula Dugger El Coyote Ranch

Bernard EsunasEvans Cattle Co.Dave & Billicarole EvansShirkie EvansJames & Pia EymanAllan FinchHoward FlemingBobby & Linda Fletcher Rick & Tracey FriedrichFuhriman Cattle Co.Wilford FultzG-C LonghornsG R RanchGerald GalippAsa & Joan GambleRon & Donna GarisonGene GarrettJudge Thomas & Nola F. GeeGeorge J. Gerst, Sr. Don GibsonGolden Spread TLBA Tom & LeAnna GrahamTom & William L. GrahamLucas GraywolfCecil GuinnDot & Dick HansenSidney HansonSidney Hanson, Sr.David L. or Robert W. HarcrowDoyle HarrellHarrell & Sons Cattle Co.James HazeltonC.W. HellenC.W. Hellen, Jr.Don HendersonGary HenryDonald E. HerrmannDr. Gene & Lana HightowerVerlon HilburnJerry HodgeRuth & Johnny HoffmanDan HoffmeyerMrs. M.P. Hoiness

Hattie HolbeinHolland Farms, Inc.Linda C. HoltErin HornbrookRufus Low HoydBill & Elizabeth HudsonScott Hughes & Jessica MorrisKen HumphreyJ.B. & Mitzi HunnEdith IsaacsJ.W. IsaacsGreg and Sandy JamesonMrs. Judy JenkinsJerry Cook RanchJeff Jespersen & John JespersenMrs. JohnsonJoe Paul JonesK & M PlasticsDavid KelleyCarl Lee KempKing RanchGlenn KingRobert R. KingJack KluttsKropp Cattle CompanyJoel and Tamara KuntzLloyd (Speedy) La FondBernard & Bette LankfordT.E. LaughlinArthur B. E. LaumanMike LeakH.C. LewisRosemary & Bill LourceyDick & Peg LoweKathy & Denny LuxMike & Kim MacLeod James MaddleMrs. Harry H. MageeMaudeen MarksTravis & Jeanne MarksRonald J. MartensDonald MartinMax L. Massengale

Watt MatthewsRed & Charline McCombsW.C. & C.R. McCowenL.D. & Debbie McIntyre Todd & Kelli McKnight Michael McLeod Ricky McLeodJack McManus Susy McQueen Meridian LonghornsJoy MerrittMeshell Farms Betty Baggett MilleDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller“Money Maker Bull”Money Maker Bull ProjectMoore’s Longhorn RanchJean MooreRay & Bernice MooreMorgan Davis Publishing Co.Edward L. Moses, Jr.Mountain & Plains Texas Longhorn AssociationJohn R. Mower Joe Mueggenborg James Munster IINacogdoches TX Longhorn SaleBill NashSandra K. NordhausenNorth TX & OK Longhorn Assoc.David & Jo Anne NorwoodOklahoma Texas Longhorn Assn. Open Triangle RanchJack Orem, Jr.L.R. OrsburnM.C. Overton II, M.D.Marvin OvertonMarvin Overton IIIChris & Lisa ParkerJames R. Parkey IIIDoug & Sally PenceCraig Perez

Hoyd PerrymanJack & Betty PhillipsJ.G. Phillips, Jr. John G. Phillips III Charles Pilling, Jr.Don & Rhonda PoePonder Boot CompanyGary L. PrattOdell PughMrs. Charles Pyle Red Mill RanchEdward ReeseKaren Baker RenfroeDennis RhoadesDick RobbinsJim & Becky RombeckNeil RossSafari B RanchRobert & Kim RicheyLemon SaksTerry L. SalesRuel SandersMajorie SappBrad SchererStan Searle John SellersB.R. SellsCol. & Mrs. Ben H. SettlesJohn ShiversRobert V. ShultzRobert M. & Kathryn SimpsonSingleton Springs LonghornsM. Gregory SmithCharley SnyderRichard & Linda SpoonerSour Fork Land & CattleDavid R. Starkey Nancy StevensDoug & Sandy StottsMr. & Mrs. Joe E. StroubeDave & Althea SullivanRandy D. SullivanRaymond Taggart Buck & Goldie TaylorDonnie & Marilyn TaylorJake & Katrin Taylor Taylor’s Texas Longhorn Ranch

Teinert & Koch LonghornsTexas Women Western ArtistsMrs. Lera ThomasCorine ThompsonDora ThompsonThelma ThompsonThurmond Longhorns Stanley TidwellSuzanne & William H. Torklidsen, M.D.Marcy ToyTri W Longhorn Cattle Co.Trip Longhorn Jennifer TylerUnderwood LonghornsJames D. VannJoe & Lorinda ValentinePaul VinsantRon A. WalkerEd and Sandy WarrenWes WatsonJames R. WeedTy WehringCol. Fraser E. WestWestern America TX Longhorn Assoc.Larry & Carol Whipps Cheryl WhitemanJohnnie WickhamDonald & Sharon WiensWinella PublishingEddie Wood Woodson School RanchWorthington National BankM.P. Wright IIIWright Texas Longhorn Ranch Larry & Toni StegemollerITX LonghornJustin BootsJoe CunninghamDr. William SmithTerry & Sherri AdcockRon & Barbara MarquessTroy Robinett & Jim CurryKatrine Taylor

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LegacyThe 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.

The Texas Longhorn Breeders of America Foundation (TLBF) was established in 1986 to complement the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) 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 TLBAA 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.

THE FOUNDATION

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