On October 6, 1991, at 5:00 p.m. in the Trinity Room of the Southland Center Hotel in Dallas, Texas Brahman breeders and delegates from eight (8) countries gathered and organized the World Brahman Federation.

Mr. Ed Cullers, President of the American Brahman Breeders Association chaired the meeting as host country for the meeting. The first item of business was the seating of delegates from each country. They were: Ramon Taboada and Calixto Garcia-Dominican Republic; Fernando Pinto and Toscano Luconi-Costa Rica; Raimundo Riojas and Neil Potter- Guatemala; Juan Garcia G. and Julio Lozano-Mexico; Jose Pereira and Junoz Udagawa-Paraguay; Auswin Wongwah and Supote Sinives-Thailand; Ed Cullers and Wendell Schronk-United States; Alfredo Muskus-Venezuela. Although Australia was not present they did send their approval via fax and some recommendations. John Croaker and Sam Atkinson would be their spokesman.

The next item of business was the discussion of the Constitntuion. Cullers asked Schronk to go through the document item by item and each item would be discussed and voted on. Item 1—Name—was approved as read—World Brahman Federation. Item 2-Approved as presented with the amendment submitted by the Australian Brahman Association adding Section d. To provide the forum for establishing host countries for future World Brahman Congresses. Neil Potter recommended that we add a Section e. To exchange scientific and technical information among all members. Raimundo Riojas seconded the recommendation. Motion Passed.

Item 3—Was approved as presented. Item 4—Method of Application—was approved. Item 5—Dues—Much discussion was held concerning this topic. Alfredo Muskus from Venezuela said he felt that more than $250 needed to be charged. Schronk said that until the budget was presented and plans made as to what the money would go for he felt that the fees could be raised at a later meeting. Fernanda Pinto moved to accept the dues at $250. Alfredo Muskus seconded the motion. Motion Passed.

Item 6—Meetings—passed as presented. Item 7—Chairman—Much discussion followed as to the name of the person who would chair the meetings. It was thought that President is a better title. Julio Lozano moved and Fernando Pinto seconded a motion to change the world Chairman to President. Motion Passed. Discussion followed as to how the president would vote. Schronk said that in the U.S. the president can vote to make a tie or break a tie, but no time else. Jose Pereira said that in Latin countries if a tie existed the president could vote again, meaning that the President had two votes. Toscano Luconi said that he agreed with the U.S. way. No action was taken so the vote of the President was left as presented.

Item 8—Approved as presented. Item 9—Concerning the resolutions passed. This item as approved as presented and at this point Julio Lozano and Juan Garcia stated that they felt is extremely important that the World Brahman Federation immediately pass a motion accepting the World Brahman Standard of Excellence passed by the FICEBU Brahman technical meeting in Argentina. Raimudo Reiojas moved that we accept the Standard of Excellence and Toscano Luconi seconded the motion. Motion passed and the Standard will be part of these minutes.

Item 10—Committees—Approved as presented. Item 11—Duties of the Secretary General—Approved as presented. Item 12—Headquarters—Approved as presented. With the conclusion of the presentation of the Constitution, Julio Lozano moved that we note that each section was approved unanimously by those delegates present. Calixto Garcia seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

President Cullers asked for a motion to approve the entire document as amended and presented. Neil Potter so moved and Calixto Garcia seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

President Cullers said the next item of business should be the election of the Secretary-General. Neil Potter moved and Calixto Garcia seconded the motion to elect Wendell Schronk. President Cullers asked for any other names and Raimundo Riojas moved that nominations cease and that Schronk be elected by acclimation. Alfredo Muskus and several others seconded. Motion passed.

In final action, Fernando Pinto moved that each country accept reciprocity with each other. Discussion followed. Juan Garcia said that he and Julio would have to take this recommendation back to their Mexican Cebu Association for approval. It was recommended by Schronk that we refer it to a committee to investigate further. Recommendation was accepted.

Prior to adjournment, the following committees were appointed: Finance—Neil Potter-Chairman, Julio Lozano and Ed Cullers. Promotion—Wendell Schronk, Chairman, Alfredo Muskus and Jose Pereira. Performance/Technical—Fernando Pinto-Chairman, Raimundo Riojas, Calixto Garcia, Junoz Udagawa and Juan Garcia.

Juan Carcia, President of the Mexican Brahman Association, presented a talk on the World Brahman Congress to be held in Vera Cruz in March. He went over the program and said that the Congress started on March 10 and the judging would be March 12-13 with the World Brahman Federation Meeting set for March 14. Congress registeration is $200 per person before January 15. After this time it goes to $250 and registration at the Congress is $300.

Neil Potter moved and Alfredo Muskus seconded a motion to officially accept the invitation to Vera Cruz for the next meeting of the World Brahman Federation. Motion passed unanimously.

President Cullers said that if there was no other business he would like a motion to adjourn. Calixto Garcia moved and Jose Pereira seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.

Charter Members:Australia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala,Mexico, Paraguay, Thailand, United States, Venezuala

(Charter member status will remain open until January 1, 1992. Any country joining before this date is a charter member.)