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Beefmasters, Blues and BBQ on Beale Street!

by Joe Mask | Published July 17, 2014

By: Penny Bowie, Convention Chairman

Memphis: the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. The 2014 BBU Convention in Memphis, Tenn., is going to be a great time for everyone in attendance. The convention committee has been a powerhouse leadership team that is helping lead the way for this to be a tremendous convention.

Co-Chairman Ty Agee and I are working closely together to ensure that the Beale Street experience is one of a kind for BBU members. Ty is a Memphis expert because he owns a restaurant in downtown Memphis on Beale Street. His expertise, knowledge and Memphis connections have proven to be invaluable. Ty knows everyone in Memphis. I think he even knows Elvis, if you believe Elvis is still alive. With Ty’s help, the convention committee has ensured that BBU members attending this year’s convention will experience Memphis is first-class style.

The city of Memphis is excited to welcome Beefmasters to the city and it will be the first time for the city to host cattle in their Convention Center.  During the convention we will also be giving back to the city of Memphis by hosting a farm to city day for inter-city children in coordination with the Tennessee Farm Bureau and Ag in the Classroom. We are excited to bring the knowledge of agriculture and Beefmaster cattle to urban based children, while also giving back to our host city. We encourage BBU members to come and have a Beefmaster farm to city day with us.

In preparation for the 2014 convention there are three points I would like to stress. Book your hotel rooms if you want to be right across the road from the Convention Center. Our host hotel, the Sheraton Memphis Downtown, is filling up quickly. If you have trouble making reservations and are not placed into the Beefmaster room block at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown, please contact Marie Zirkel at the BBU office via 210-732-3132.  We have had a great response from BBU members on room reservations and have had to increase the number of hotel rooms in the Beefmaster block twice, which is a great indication that this convention will have great attendance.

Second, we need BBU members to saddle-up and support the convention by becoming an event sponsor or a metal sponsor. If you can offer something special for auction items or for an event please donate. We would really appreciate the help and donation forms can been found at www.beefmasters.org/association_convention.php.

Lastly, come early or stay late and see Memphis. Memphis is a fun place with music and great food. Memphis is the birthplace of the blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, a museum you can visit while staying in Memphis. Also while you’re in Memphis be sure to visit Graceland, which is Elvis’ home and the second most-visited home in America.

As you can see, the BBU Convention schedule will be full of fun activities. The hotel is filling up fast and excitement is already in the air. I can’t wait for all of our cattle friends to see the bright lights of Memphis. Don’t forget…book your room now!

See you in Memphis to enjoy Beefmasters, Blues, and BBQ on Beale Street.

 

2014 BBU CONVENTION AGENDA

Thursday, October 30

  • 8:00 a.m. –   9:30 a.m.
  • President’s Council Breakfast & Meeting – Sheraton (Satellite Presidents, Marketing Group Presidents and BBU Officers)
  • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Farm/City Day with Beefmasters – Convention Center
  • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Board of Directors Meeting – Sheraton
  • 11:00 a.m. -   5:00 p.m.
  • Registration Desk Open – Sheraton
  • 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
  • Cattlemen’s Marketplace – Sheraton
  • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Seminar – Cattle Marketing/Social Media – Sheraton
  • 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • South 40 Party & B.E.E.F. Gala – Sheraton

Friday, October 31

  • 8:00 a.m. -   5:00 p.m.
  • Registration Desk Open – Sheraton
  • 8:00 a.m. –   6:30 p.m.
  • Display & Sale Cattle Available for Viewing – Convention Center
  • 8:30 a.m. –   9:30 a.m.
  • Seminar – Crossbreeding with Beefmasters is Key – Sheraton
  • 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
  • Seminar – Implementing Crossbreeding at the Commercial Level – Sheraton
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
  • Kick-off Luncheon – JBBA Speaking Contest Winners followed by Guest Speaker – Sheraton
  • 2:00 p.m. -   4:00 p.m.
  • General Membership Meeting – Sheraton
  • 4:00 p.m. -   7:00 p.m.
  • Trade Show Welcome Reception – Convention Center
  • 4:30 p.m. -   7:00 p.m.
  • All Around Cowboy Competition – Convention Center
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Open Night (Halloween on Beale Street)

Saturday, November 1

  • 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Cattlewomen’s Annual Meeting and Breakfast – Beale Street
  • 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • JBBA Heifer Show – Convention Center
  • 8:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
  • Registration Desk Open – Sheraton
  • 8:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.
  • Trade Show Open – Convention Center
  • 8:00 a.m. –  6:00 p.m.
  • Display & Sale Cattle Available for Viewing – Convention Center
  • 12:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • President’s Reception & Awards Banquet – Sheraton
  • 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • President’s Council Sale – Convention Center
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • Open Beefmaster Show – Convention Center
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