Tomorrow, June 8, 2012 is the entry deadline for the All American!
As a last minute update, here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions
we’ve been receiving at the office:
Q: It is the last minute and I’m trying to send
entries in via email. How do I know if the forms went through when I clicked “submit
form?”
A: When you click “submit form,” a box
comes up that asks your email address and name. Enter this information and
click SEND (this WILL NOT automatically send the document). A new box will open
that asks if you use a desktop email application like Outlook, Edora or Mail,
or if you use an internet email application like yahoo, hotmail or gmail.
Choose the option you use for email. If you use a desktop email, after you
click ok, the form will automatically be forwarded to lwilliams@brahman.org. If you use an
internet application, you MUST SAVE the form to your computer and attach the
entry form document to an email and then manually send it to lwilliams@brahman.org. If you need more help, feel free to call Libby
at 713-349-0854.
Q: What should I do if I need extra stalls?
A: Extra stalls will cost you $30 each. If
you would like extra stalls, send payment in with your entry form and make a
note on the entry form so that we can correlate it with a stalling chart.
Q: Will Queen and Princess contestants have
an extra stall?
A: Yes. In years past, Queen and Princess
contestants have an extra stall for the herdsman portion of the Queen and Princess contest.
Q: I need to be stalled with another
family. How do I make this request?
A: You can make a note on your entry card,
or email lwilliams@brahman.org with
your request and it will be added to the stalling chart.
Q: Do I need to bring my own shavings or can I buy them once I get to the expo center?
A: Shavings will be available for purchase at the All American but you can also bring your own. Prices for shavings are set by the host state and will be announced at the All American.
Q: How early can I arrive on the grounds to
set up stalls and move cattle in?
A: The facilities will be available for
cattle on Monday, July 23. Cattle must be in place by 10:00 am on Tuesday, July
24.
Q: Which hotel is the host hotel?
A: We will not have a host hotel this year;
all events are taking place on the grounds of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo
Center. All of the hotels that are listed are in the same general area which is
across town from the grounds.
Q: Can my family bring a camper to stay in?
A: Yes, camper spaces cost $20 per day. There
is plenty of camper space, so no reservations are necessary. Grounds staff will
be available at your time of arrival to help you move your camper in.
Q: Is there a rule about cooking or bringing food onto the grounds?
A: There is no cooking allowed INSIDE the barn, but you can bring food in and cook on the grounds.
Q: When do I buy banquet tickets? Do I send
payment for them in with my entry money?
A: Some state shows require pre-purchase of
banquet tickets, but at the All American, you’ll purchase your banquet tickets
upon registration. The entry form only asks for a number of attendees. The cost
of tickets will be announced by the host state at the All American.
Q: Where can I find weight and measure parameters
for the All American?
A: The weight and measure parameters, along
with as set of associated rules, are listed on page 11 of the All American
entry packet.
Q: What should I wear on show day?
A: You should plan on wearing a collared, button
down, long sleeve shirt and jeans. Please don’t enter the show ring wearing
white shoes (like tennis shoes). Leather boots are your best bet. Also, be
careful about hats. Caps are never acceptable in the show ring, but depending
on the judge, you may be able to wear a cowboy hat. Some say that if the judge
wears a cowboy hat, you can wear one too but be aware that different judges
have different preferences. There is an AJBA dress code listed under general
rules and regulations in the All American entry packet.
Q: What should I wear for leadership
contests?
A: It depends on the contest. If you are participating in the public
speaking contest, girls should wear dressy or business professional attire and
boys are encouraged to wear a coat and tie. If you are a queen or princess
contestant, dressy or business professional attire should be worn at the
interview, welcome supper, public speaking contest, awards presentation and any
other All American events you may attend. Other contests, like the herdsman
quiz and quiz bowl, are casual events, but you should still try to look nice.
Q: I’m an AJBA member coming to the All
American to compete in the leadership contests but don’t have any animals
entered. Can I show someone else’s animal in the showmanship contest?
A: No. To compete in the showmanship
contest, the animal you show in that contest must be registered under YOUR (the
showman’s) name and entered at the All American.
Q:Which leadership contests require entries
to be sent in by the June 8 deadline?
A: If you want to compete in the public
speaking contest and the queen and princess contest, we need to receive your
entry cards for those events by June 8, as well as your cattle show and
showmanship entries. If you know you will be entering a photo and/or poster,
you can send the entry card in for those contest, but you won’t be penalized if
you would like to enter them at the time of registration at the All American.
Q: The Queen and Princess public speaking
contest rules state a different speech length requirement than the regular public
speaking contest. How do we handle this?
A: Both the regular public speaking contest
speech length requirements and the Queen and Princess contest public speaking speech
length requirements are considered the same. Junior: 3-6 minutes, Intermediate,
Senior and College: 5 to 10 minutes.
Q: What is the best way to study for the
herdsman quiz?
A: Questions will be written based on information
from The American Brahman history book, the American Brahman Review magazine, The
Brahman Journal magazine and from Brahman.org. Use these tools to your
advantage. If you would like to purchase a history book, you can request it
from the ABBA office for $10.
Q: Why does the AJBA require photo contest
entries be submitted in an electronic form (CD or DVD) as well as a hard copy?
A: The AJBA and the ABBA are working to grow
their photo bank for use on promotional pieces like advertising and brochures.
We realize that in the past, our youth have submitted some amazing photos, and
would like the opportunity to use these photos to promote our breed to the public!
Q: What contests must I enter to be eligible
for the All-Around Contest?
A: You must enter cattle show classes,
showmanship, the herdsman quiz, the public speaking contest and the photography
and poster contests to be eligible for the All-Around.
If you think of any more questions, feel
free to contact Libby at the ABBA office. Remember, tomorrow, June 8 is the entry
deadline! Make sure to get your entries sent in to the office. If you send
entries after this deadline, you are subject to a late fee of $20 per animal. The
final deadline is June 22.
Enjoy your summer shows! We look forward to
seeing you at the All American in Shawnee, Okla!
