HISTORY
The International Red Brangus Breeders Association Memorial Scholarship was established as a tribute to pioneering Red Brangus Breeders to further the education of young Brangus cattlemen and cattlewomen. The initial funding for the scholarship program was donated in honor of two beloved members of the IRBBA: Mr. Jim Hunt and Ms. Wilma Buffaloe. The families and friends of these great individuals take great pride in honoring their loved ones through the recognition and support of our future leaders and breeders.
In just the first three years of the program, twelve scholarships totaling $18,750 have been awarded. In May 2009, the first scholarships were awarded to two highly qualified candidates at the 2009 IRBBA Annual Meeting. These initial award were for $1,000 each. In May 2010, the second set of scholarships was awarded to three fine high school seniors at the 2010 IRBBA Annual Meeting in the amount of $1,250 each. In April 2011, the generosity of the Red Brangus breeders and efforts of the committee raised funds to provide for seven scholarships ranging in amount from $2,250 to $1,500. The recipients included both graduating high school seniors and current college undergraduate students. In 2012, four scholarships were awarded at the IRBBA Annual Meeting.
All of these scholarships would not be possible without the generous support of our Red Brangus Breeders. They continually answer the call for funding to help our youth extend their educations and further their futures. In addition to many private donations to the fund, the Scholarship Committee has raised funds through a Semen Silent Acution and the IRBBA Annual Meeting, a rifle raffle and the auction of custom bronze sculptures of Brangus by renowned Texas artist, Payne Lara.
To further the goals and sustainability of the Memorial Scholarship the IRBBA has established "Foundation for the Future." This campaign began in April 2012 and will create a sustainable foundation upon which the program will grow and continue to recognize and award young Brangus Breeders
"FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE"
Contribution to the "Foundation for the Future" campaign can be made a number of ways. Below, you will find the different levels of contribution available. If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund, please contact Tracee Buffaloe at traceebprice@gmail.com .
Red Brangus Legacy: $2,500 or greater
- Recognition in the IRBBA Journal
- Recognition on the scholarship website
- Special Certificate of Recognition
- IRBBA Memorial Scholarship Hat
- Recognition article on the IRBBA Memorial Scholarship webpage
- Brangus Bust by Texas Artist, Payne Lara
Red Brangus Visionary: $1,000 – $2,499
- Recognition in the IRBBA Journal
- Recognition on the scholarship website
- Special Certificate of Recognition
- IRBBA Memorial Scholarship Hat
- Recognition article on the IRBBA Memorial Scholarship webpage
- Brangus Plaque by Texas Artist, Payne Lara
Red Brangus Leader: $500 – $999
- Recognition in IRBBA Journal
- Recognition on scholarship website
- Certificate of Recognition
- IRBBA Memorial Scholarship Hat
- Recognition article on IRBBA Memorial Scholarship webpage
Red Brangus Patron: $250 – $499
- Recognition in IRBBA Journal
- Recognition on Scholarship website
- Certificate of Recognition
- IRBBA Memorial Scholarship Hat
Red Brangus Friend: $100 – $249
- Recognition in IRBBA Journal
- Recognition on Scholarship website
- Certificate of Recognition
“Red Brangus Founder”
The first five individuals to commit and donate at each level will be considered the “Founders” for that specific level of the “Foundation for the Future” campaign. For this, each “Red Brangus Founder” will receive additional recognition and a gift
Gift Commitments
The Red Brangus “Leader,” “Patron” and “Friend” support levels are annual gifts. The Red Brangus “Legacy” and “Visionary” support levels have the option to pay their commitment over a five-year period.
DONORS
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Triple J R Cattle Co.
Chip and Mandy Gibson |
Buffaloe Cattle Co., Founder |
Cox Excalibur, Founder |
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| El Rancho De Trabajo, Founder |
Munoz Cattle Co., Founder |
Triple J R Cattle Co., Founder |
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| Trio Cattle & Genetics, Founder |
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A Bar 4 Ranch
Adolphus Gordon, Founder |
OB Ranch Co., Founder |
McDonald Ranch, Founder |
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| Annie & Cheramie Viator, Founder |
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| Hidden Oak Ranch, Founder |
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In 2013, 50 raffle tickets were sold for $100 a piece for a chance to win Buffaloe's Ms. Vincent 225Z. All proceeds of the raffle went to the IRBBA Memorial Scholarship fund. After the raffle, Munoz Cattle Co. had purchased the winning ticket |
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In 2012, CX Ms Home Run “Wilma” 503/Y, a June 2011 daughter of CX Home Run 135/P was donated by Cox Excalibur as the “Foundation for the Future” donation female. “Wilma” sold to Bruce Buffaloe for $3,100, which will be donated back to the scholarship fund. |
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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2013
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Eight scholarships were awarded to Brangus juniors in conjunction with the IRBBA Annual Meeting in College Station,TX April 26-27. The scholarship is part of the IRBBA's "Foundation for the Future" campaign, which was established in 2012 to maintain fundraising for the purpose of aiding Brangus youth as they seek higher education.
Front row L-R: Allie Acorrd, Jessica Moreno, Marcos Ortiz II, Katharine Carter, Kelsey Munoz, Morgan Maxwell. Second row L-R: Members of the IRBBA Memorial Scholarship Committee Allen Goode, Lissa Buffaloe, Kay Gibson, Veronica Munoz and IRBBA President Marcos Borges
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Zach Kalina |
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2012
Elizabeth Wishert,
Chelsie Meyer, Lakeyn Fontenot,
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Elizabeth Wishert |
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Chelsie Meyer |
Mackenzie Gillham |
Lakeyn Fontenot |
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2011
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Nathan Munoz, Kelsea Munoz, Montanna Harper, Austin Accord, Connor Cox (not pictured), Courtney Cox, Sarah Velky |
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Nathan Munoz
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Montanna Harper |
Katy Sheffield |
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Katy Knox
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Benjamin Wishert |
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