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Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
211 West Bagdad Avenue Round Rock, Texas 78664
512.476.8388 Fax 512.476.8215
Website tcga.org
Officers and Executive Committee Prentice Fred
President
Levelland, Texas
David Wied
Vice President
New Home, Texas
Chris Berry
Secretary
Levelland, Texas
Larry Black
Roscoe, Texas
Mike Thompson
Bishop, Texas
John Engel
Palacios, Texas
Rex Ford
Stamford, Texas
Tom Montgomery
Lomax, Texas
Kenny Underwood
Wellman, Texas
Paul Wilson
Levelland, Texas
Curtis Griffith
Morton, Texas
Tony D. Williams
Executive Vice President
and Treasurer
Austin, Texas
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Texas Ginners, Allied Industry & Industry Associates FROM: Prentice Fred, President
DATE: January 30, 2020
RE: 2020 TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show
With the dawn of a new decade, it would only be right to reflect on the one we
just finished. What has been accomplished over the past decade in Texas
cotton? Although there have been many ups and down, Texas cotton production
blossomed over the last decade. If you look back at Texas cotton production
from 1990 – 2003, Texas produced only five crops over five million bales
during that span, and none over six million. From 2004 to 2019, Texas cotton
production exceeded five million bales in twelve of those years, including nine
of those years over six million bales! 2019 will mark the sixth consecutive year
we have seen Texas cotton production top five million bales including a record-
breaking 9.3 million bales in 2017! We must remember the drought years as
well. There was a three-year stretch (2011 – 2013) that all produced less than
five million bales, including a 3.5 million bale crop in 2011. Those years
proved that even with significant advancements, we still must have help from
Mother Nature to produce decent crops!
Several factors have contributed to driving Texas cotton production higher over
the past decade! The eradication of the boll weevil has certainly driven
production higher. The investment in this program by cotton producers, the
state of Texas and the Federal Government cannot be overstated!
Advancements in seed genetics is a contributing factor as well. The expansion of
cotton production in the Texas Panhandle is another contributing factor. Carson
County Gin, L.P. became a TCGA member in 2004. That began the trend of
super gins being constructed in the Texas Panhandle that has taken place over
the last decade! All this to say, the last decade has been quite a ride for Texas
cotton! Many factors contributed to the success of Texas cotton over the last
decade, these are just a few of the highlights!
“A New Decade Dawns for Texas Cotton” has been chosen as the theme for
TCGA’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show. A new decade offers the
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chance for the Texas cotton industry to reset and prepare for the challenges that
lie ahead. When looking back at what has happened over the past decade, you
cannot help but be excited about what lies ahead for Texas cotton!
As we enter this new decade, contamination is a huge issue for Texas cotton.
We should be encouraged by the research advancements that are being made to
address the issue in our USDA-ARS ginning laboratories and other research
institutions. There is a still a long way to go, but with continued research and
the industry’s continued effort on education, WE HAVE TO TACKLE this issue
in the years to come. In 2030, it will be very interesting to look back and see
exactly how the issue was addressed and conquered!
A wet autumn and a challenging labor situation extended the season for many
West Texas ginners. When looking back at 2019, most West Texas ginners
would tell you production tallied much less than they originally expected. This
falls right in line with what the statistics service reported throughout the Fall. It
was just one of those years where the August and September heat drove the crop
backwards!
South Texas ginners reaped the benefits of a gin season that included very little
wet weather. This was a welcome change, especially on the upper coast where
wet weather conditions, storms and hurricanes had decimated crops in recent
years, and wreaked all kinds of havoc in ginning the wet cotton. The dry
climate in August and September was a welcome change in that region!
Even with the challenges of the past year, an estimated 6.4 million bales are
expected when the books are closed. Cumulatively, 2019 should be considered
another positive year! Overall, things stand in pretty good shape right now for
2020 prospects. As always, we are going to need help from Mother Nature to
provide some moisture in the spring and throughout the growing season!
TCGA is preparing for another Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show! Join
your fellow ginners and allied industry in Lubbock on April 2 & 3, 2020.
You can find all related information for TCGA’s 113th Annual Meeting &
Cotton Trade Show including a schedule of events, how to make hotel
reservations, how to pre-register and fill out forms for all other events at
www.tcga.org. All gin show related information will be posted there!
Take this opportunity to educate company directors, stockholders, and other key
personnel on the role you as a ginner play in the industry. This is a time for you
and your employees to generate some new ideas that will improve the efficiency
of your gin plant in 2020! Start the new decade on a positive note and join us in
Lubbock! The TCGA staff, officers and executive committee looks forward to
joining you there!
Saturday, March 28
Exhibitor Move In Begins (Civic Center)
Sunday, March 29
No Activity
Monday, March 30 Exhibitor Move In Continues (Civic Center)
Southwest Ginner School Begins (USDA-ARS South
Plains Ginning Laboratory)
Tuesday, March 31
Exhibitor Move In Continues (Civic Center)
Southwest Ginner School Continues (USDA-ARS
South Plains Ginning Laboratory)
Wednesday, April 1
Exhibitor Move In Concludes (Civic Center)
Southwest Ginner School Concludes (USDA-ARS
South Plains Ginning Laboratory)
TCGA Golf Tournament (Meadowbrook Golf Course)
Thursday, April 2
TCGA’s 113th Trade Show open from 9:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m. (Civic Center)
TCGA Domino Tournament 9:00 a.m. (Civic Center
Room 104)
Convention Lunch - Cafeteria Style 11:30 a.m. - 1:30
p.m. (Civic Center, Southwest corner of Pedestrian
Mall exhibit area)
TCGA Executive Committee Meeting Noon - 2:00
p.m. (Civic Center Room 102)
Spouses Event - Burklee Hill Vineyards Presents
“How Does it Grow?: A Guided Wine Tasting on
Premium Texas Wine”. The tasting will also be
accompanied with meats and cheeses. Event will
take place from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Civic Center
Terrace Suite).
“Taste of Lubbock” Party for All Show Attendees
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Civic Center Banquet Hall)
Friday, April 3
TCGA Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 a.m. - 8:30
a.m. (Overton Hotel & Conference Center, Sunset C
Ballroom)
Breakfast for Directors and Past Presidents Spouses
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Overton Hotel & Conference
Center, Canyon Room)
Plains Cotton Growers Annual Meeting 8:30 a.m. -
Noon (Civic Center Banquet Hall)
TCGA’s 113th Trade Show open from 9:00 a.m. -
2:30 p.m. (Civic Center)
Convention Lunch - Cafeteria Style 11:30 a.m. - 1:30
p.m. (Civic Center, Southwest corner of Pedestrian
Mall exhibit area)
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Trust Annual Meeting 2:30
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Civic Center Banquet Hall)
Exhibitor Move Out Begins after Show Closes 2:30
p.m. (Civic Center)
TCGA Awards Dinner & Vegas Night Celebration -
Ticket Required (Overton Hotel & Conference Center,
Sunset A & B Ballrooms) Reception 6:30 p.m.,
Awards Dinner 7:00 p.m., Vegas Night Celebration -
Including Casino, Prizes and Entertainment
begins at 8:45 p.m. (no ticket required for Vegas
Night Celebration)
Saturday, April 4
Exhibitor Move Out Concludes (Civic Center)
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association 113th Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center April 2 - 3, 2020
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Contact a hotel listed below to reserve your room for the TCGA Annual Meeting. Reservations can be
made online or by calling the phone number listed and asking for reservations. Remember to tell
them you are with the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association group in order to get the listed room
rate. Be sure to make your reservation before the cut off date.
HOTEL SINGLE DOUBLE
Overton Hotel & Conference Center $124.00 $124.00
(Headquarters Hotel) Preferred Level and Suites Available at Higher Rates
2322 Mac Davis Lane
Lubbock, TX 79401 Cut off date - March 16, 2020
For reservations click the following link or call 888/776-7001 and ask for the block of Texas
Cotton Ginners’ Association.
TCGA Show - Overton Hotel Reservations
Hyatt Place Lubbock $129.00 -
(Across Street from Overton Hotel)
2309 Mac Davis Lane
Lubbock, TX 79401 Cut off date - March 10, 2020
For reservations click the following link or call 806/741-0200 and enter or ask for the group
code (G-TXCG) Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association.
TCGA Show - Hyatt Place Hotel Reservations
MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites $95.00 $95.00
(Across from Civic Center) $109.00 for Atrium Suite
801 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79401 Cut off date - March 13, 2020
For reservations click the following link or call 806/763-1200 and ask for the block of Texas
Cotton Ginners’ Association.
TCGA Show - MCM Elegante Hotel Reservations
Above Rates Are Subject To Occupancy Tax
TCGA’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
For information, call
Southern Cotton Oil at 800/658-
2650 or the TCGA Office at
512/476-8388.
Mail Entry Form and Check Payable to:
TCGA Golf Tournament
2300 East 50th Street
Lubbock, TX 79404-4128
Fee is $280 / team or $70 / player.
In an attempt to expedite play,
entries will be limited to first 240paid registrants.
Format
S C H E D U L E
Time Golf Tournament Groups
8:00 a.m. Morning Group - Shotgun Start - Canyon Course
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Group - Shotgun Start - Canyon & Creek Courses
Limit of One Prize Per Golfer
Prizes will be awarded in five flights
Championship Flight Winning Team $500
2nd Place team $300 3rd Place Team $100
President’s Flight Winning Team $400
2nd Place team $200 3rd Place Team $100
Third Flight Winning Team $300 2nd Place team $150 3rd Place Team $100
Fourth Flight Winning Team $200 2nd Place team $150
3rd Place Team $100
Fifth Flight Winning Team $150
2nd Place team $100
3rd Place Team $60
All Flight Prizes and
Longest Drive on all Five Par’s $50
Sponsored by TCGA Golf Tournament
Closet to Pin on all Three Par’s $50
Sponsored by Atmos Energy
4 Man Scramble (No Fivesomes)
Pick your own teams - Individuals needing a
team will be placed on a team.
Double Shotgun Start!
See Schedule below for tee times!
PRIZES Hosted By:
Allenberg Cotton Co.Hi-Plains Bag & Bagging Co., Inc.
RAM Manufacturing CompanyTexas Cotton Ginners’ Trust
West Texas Gas, Inc.
Limit of one prize per golfer.
Please select preferred time of day: Morning Afternoon
Please select preferred course: Canyon Creek
Contact: __________________________
Telephone: __________________________
TOURNAMENT GOLFERS INCLUDE:
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Meadowbrook Golf Course
601 Municipal Drive in Mackenzie Park
Thursday, April 2
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center - Lubbock, Texas
Pre - Entry Fee is $35 per team
Entry Fee at the Door is $45 per team
Trophies and Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded
TCGA’s 38th AnnualGinners’ Domino Tournament
S I G N U P N O W
F O R
return form no later than March 20, 2020
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Domino Tournament
211 West Bagdad Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: 512/476-8388
Fax: 512/476-8215
Email: [email protected]
TOURNAMENT
WILL
BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.
IN ROOM 104 OF
THE CIVIC
CENTER
Fill out this form and send to:
Please Register The Following Individuals In The Tournament
TEAM SPONSOR IS:
CONTACT NAME: TELEPHONE NO.
ADDRESS: CITY STATE ZIP
Bajaj ConEagle
Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists BC Supply
Cape & Son Caprock Metal Works, Inc.
Hydraulic Shop, LLC Indeco Products, Inc.
L.P. Brown Co. Lubbock Electric Co., Inc.
Lummus / Consolidated / Beltwide Module Truck Systems, Inc
Northern/Lucus Machine, Inc.
Pro Petroleum
Samuel Jackson Inc. Samuel Strapping Systems
Signode Plastic Strapping System Smith Fans, Inc.
Stover Equipment Co., Inc. Texas Agribusiness Insurance Specialists
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Trust Triangle Insurance Company, Inc.
Thomas Engineering, Inc. Vandergriff / American & Sowega Mfg.
W & R Industrial Services, Inc.
Civic Center Banquet Hall
Thursday, April 2, 2020
4:30 to 6:00
“Taste of Lubbock” Sponsors
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association 2020 Trade Show Event