American Angus Association members wanting to participate in the election of delegates and alternate delegates to the 142^nd Annual Convention of Delegates need to meet four eligibility requirements before 4:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), April 3.

According to Association bylaws, only eligible voting members can nominate, be nominated, vote, or be elected in the annual election of delegates. To participate in the electoral process and other business during the 142nd Annual Convention of Delegates, a member must be an eligible voting member and must meet all of the following requirements by 4:30 p.m. CDT on April 3:

• Active regular or life membership (dues paid in full by the deadline stated above)
• 18 years of age or older
• Registered at least one animal or completed at least $250 of business with the Association or Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) within the proceeding 12 months from when the nomination period begins
• Be current with all financial obligations to the American Angus Association and all its subsidiaries when the nomination process begins

The nomination period for 2025 began April 4; therefore, above criteria must be met by the end of the previous business day, Thursday, April 3. It’s encouraged to submit all necessary requirements at least three business days prior to April 3 to allow time for processing.

The American Angus Association will email delegate nomination information only to active regular and life members who qualify as eligible voting members prior to 4:30 p.m. CDT on April 3.

Contact Member Services Department, at 816-383-5100 or angus@angus.org with any questions, or reference the complete bylaws of the Association, including the applicable Section 3.6 here.

The 142^nd Annual Convention of Delegates takes place Sunday, Nov. 2, during the Angus Convention in Kansas City, Mo. Online registration for the convention will begin August 1. Save the date and join your Angus Family for a weekend focused on driving The Business Breed forward, together.