Officer & Director Application Instructions

1. If you would like to run for a TLBT Officer or Director position, the Officer Director Application, along with a signed copy of the TLBT Code of Conduct must be submitted to the TLBAA office by the World Expo Entry deadline.
2. Note that both the applicant and the applicant’s parent or guardian must sign both the Application and the TLBT Code of Conduct.
3. Please refer to the TLBT Policies and Procedures to ensure the applicant is eligible to run for the position they are interested in.
4. These forms can be found on the TLBAA website under the “YOUTH” tab and select “About TLBT”
   
5. Should you have any questions, direct them to the TLBT Advisors at tlbtadvisors@gmail.com

Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow Officer/Director Code of Conduct

It is both a privilege and responsibility to have been elected an officer/director of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow. Because you will be serving as a role model for the other members, it is your duty to set the best example possible in terms of behavior and leadership. The following guidelines are written to help you approach the year with a clear understanding of what is expected. Please remember you represent the TLBT 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

 All officers/directors are expected to:

1. Observe the rules listed in the TLBAA Handbook.
2. Strictly forego any use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and profanity, at all TLBT or TLBAA events.
3. Maintain a professional relationship at all times with other officers and directors, advisors, administrators, and the public.
4. Follow instructions given by the TLBT advisors and TLBAA staff.
5. Be willing to make the TLBT a high priority for the coming year.
6. Be punctual and prepared for all meetings and activities.
7. Accept suggestions, feedback, and criticism in a mature way.

8. Follow accepted standards of behavior and etiquette in public places, and avoid places and activities that might raise questions to your moral character and conduct.

Furthermore, it is recommended that all officers/directors:

1. Refrain from speaking negatively about anyone.
2. Wear proper attire to all TLBT and TLBAA functions.
3. Must be in attendance at all TLBT meetings. Notify the advisors as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend and to be considered an excused absence.
4. Keep your advisors informed of any problems you encounter or mistakes you make.
5. Become knowledgeable about agriculture, agribusiness, agriculture education, the TLBT, and the TLBAA.
6. Attempt, through preparation and practice, to develop yourself into an effective public speaker.
7. Be prompt and consistent in completing all assignments.
8. Periodically evaluate your personality and attitudes, making every effort to improve yourself.
9. Treat all TLBT members equally, not favoring one over another.
10. Behave in a manner that conveys and commands respect.
11. Maintain dignity while being personable, concerned, and interested in the people around you.
12. Serve as a member of the team, always maintaining a cooperative attitude.
13. Follow the guidelines of the TLBT Officer’s and Director’s Policy.

In the event an officer/director has a problem following these guidelines:

1.The advisor(s) shall meet with the officer/director in question and their parent(s) or guardian(s) privately and discuss the situation, inform and utilize the three-strike directive.

2. Strike 1-If the officer/director continues to display problems meeting the requirements of this agreement, a verbal notice from the President and Advisors will be relayed verbally to the officer/director and the officer’s/director’s parent(s) or guardian(s) 

3. Strike 2-If issues keep becoming apparent and are not being resolved, a meeting will be held between the Advisors, the officer/director, and their parent(s) or guardian(s) to resolve the situation.

4. Strike 3-If problems continue, a meeting including the Advisors and President, will be arranged to discuss dismissal of officer/director.

I have read, studied, and I understand the above points. As an elected officer/director of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow, I will carry out my responsibilities in accordance with these statements and understand that I can be suspended or removed from office if I do not satisfactorily follow these established standards.

The President’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 10 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.

• Providing youth activities at all TLBAA shows in an effort to promote fellowship among the TLBT members

• Actively attends fundraisers and oversees the participation of all other officers in this capacity

• Being responsible for any raffle items, donated gifts and/or prizes at any of the TLBAA shows.

• Oversees and understands the duties of each TLBT Board position

• Representing the TLBT as a respectful and inclusive leader

• Conducting at least 3 official meetings (West Texas State Fair, Fort Worth Stock Show, and Texas Longhorn Junior Nationals), with the option to hold additional meetings at various affiliate shows.

• Promotes fellowship among all TLBT members

• NOTE* In order to run for the position of TLBT president, you must have formerly held an officer or directors position within the last 3 years of being a TLBT member

The Vice President’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 5 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.

• Acting as President in the absence of the elected TLBT President

• Assists the President in overseeing each officer’s duties
  
  
• Acting as a resource for elected committees.

The Reporter’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 5 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.

• Obtains officer profiles and sends them monthly to the TLBAA office for the TRAILS Magazine

• Insures that the TLBT website is accurate and up to date

• Provides a newsletter at shows with General Membership Meetings (3 times a year)

The Secretary’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 5 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.
  
  
• Providing the newly elected TLBT Secretary with a year-end report of all minutes from all TLBT meetings from the previous year (ensuring notes are accurate and up-to-date)
  
  
• Recording the minutes at all TLBT meetings
  
  
• Recording the attendance at all TLBT meetings
  
  
• Ensuring minutes are distributed to TLBT Board of Directors

The Treasurer's duties include but ar not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 5 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.
  
  
• Reading the Treasurer’s Report at the meetings
  
  
• Ensuring that all TLBT money is accounted for and turned in to TLBT Advisors
  
  
• Understanding of the basic budgeting and balance of the TLBT account

The Parliamentarian’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 5 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.
  
  
• Pledges to ensure that each meeting is run in accordance with fast and efficient Parliamentarian Procedure that is easily recorded by the secretary
  
  
• Familiarizing yourself with Robert’s Rules of Parliamentarian Procedure.
  
  
• Ensuring the meetings are recorded.

ALL TLBT RUNNING FOR AN OFFICER POSITION (listed above) MUST BE IN THE TEEN OR SENIOR DIVISION

Junior, Intermediate, Teen and Senior Directors duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing the TLBT at a minimum of 5 TLBAA and Texas Longhorn events.

• Acting as a positive representative of your TLBT division when handling all requests, questions, or concern, and reporting to them to the elected President

All TLBT Directors and TLBT Officers will be required to:

• Treat your fellow TLBT members with the same amount of respect you wish to have shown to you

youth show, it is the officer’s or director’s responsibility to manage that activity.

• Attend all regularly schedules TLBT Board and Membership meetings  in person or virtually

• Be an active participant in the TLBT Board

• Turn over any monies raised or donated to the elected Treasurer

• Attend the Officer and Director Camp held prior to the new show season

• Participate and carry out any fundraisers or games. In the event that only one officer or director is present at the

• Complete any tasks for committees that they have been assigned to
  
  
• Have an advisor chaperone financial decisions and transactions

TLBT Member Commitment:

I have read the TLBT Policies and Procedures and understand the commitment I will have as an officer of the TLBT.

Approval of Parent or Guardian:

TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS OF TOMORROW POLICY

Any changes to TLBT Policies and Procedures must be made at a TLBT General Membership Meeting with at least 30 days’ prior notice to the TLBT members.

**TLBT Approved Revisions at October 18, 2014 TLBT General Membership Meeting.

**TLBT Board of Directors reaffirmed these policies at the August 18, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting. 

** TLBT Board of Directors and General Membership approved revisions on January 18, 2025, during the TLBT General Membership meeting.

**TLBT Board of Directors and General Membership approved revisions on January 17, 2026, during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo TLBT General Membership meeting.