IBBA Invites Everyone to 2015 Annual Meeting

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2015-annual-meeting_logo

The IBBA is excited to host everyone in Houston for the Annual Membership Meeting and international shows and encourages every member to come and participate. This year’s events will be back at the Holiday Inn at NRG Park (previously Reliant Park) to improve convenience in attending events both at the hotel and the shows at the barn. Contact Brittni Drennan at the IBBA office 210-696-8231 with any questions or problems.

 

SCHEDULE
Friday, March 6:

  • 8:00 a.m. International Brangus Bull Show, NRG Center Main Arena (East side)
  • 1:00 p.m. International Brangus Female Show, NRG Center Main Arena (East side)
  • 5:30 p.m. Ideal Video Customer Appreciation Sale, Crown Plaza Hotel Ballroom

Saturday, March 7:

  • 8:00 a.m. IBBA Annual Membership Meeting, Holiday Inn
  • 12:00 p.m. IBBA Annual Awards Banquet, Holiday Inn
  • 2:00 p.m. Seventh Annual Brangus Global Roundup, TBA
  • 7:30 p.m. Genetic Edge XX Sale, NRG Center – East Arena

 

RESERVATIONS

  • Holiday Inn, 8111 Kirby Dr – Houston, Texas 77054
  • View a map
  • The IBBA block will close February 4:
  • *$219/night – Thursday, Friday and Saturday
  • To reserve rooms on any of these nights, it is required to reserve rooms for all three nights
  • Call: 713-790-1900 to book
  • Group name: International Brangus Breeders Ass

 

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