A meeting was held for Brahman USA on November 14, 2024 starting at 12:40 p.m. with Judd Cullers, Rachel Cutrer and Josefina Muskus present.
We discussed officially forming an organization for Brahman USA. By-laws were presented as prepared by Audra Smith. We voted to approve the by-laws as presented. This passed unanimously.
Judd Cullers was elected as president. Rachel Cutrer was elected as secretary / treasurer. Audra Smith, Stuart Watkins and Josefina Muskus will serve as directors.This passed unanimously.
We discussed opening a checking account. We would like to open an account at Prosperity Bank because all members have a local branch. Also, they have good international service. Judd suggested that Rachel and Judd open the account initially since we are both here in this town and additional signatures can be added at a later time if others would like to come by the Wharton branch and sign. This passed unanimously.
Next we discussed entering into a contract with The Brahman Journal for a sponsorship of the National Show in Colombia. Brahman USA logo will be on everything along with Elgin Breeding Service and World Brahman Congress Mexico. Josefina, Alfredo and Stuart will be attending from our group. Those attending will work with Victoria Lambert on site to promote the group. This was approved unanimously.
We discussed an initial contribution to start the organization. Each founding member will contribute to help with the startup funds. This was approved unanimously.
We reviewed the section in the by-laws about admitting future members. This was approved unanimously.
We would like to meet in person in December to formalize more plans.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m.