March 4, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information Contact:

Holly Martin

816-383-5143

HMartin@angus.org

Angus Members: Check Your Voting Eligibility Now

Participate in the electoral process during the 2024 Angus Convention by meeting key requirements.

American Angus Association^® members wanting to participate in the election of delegates and alternate delegates to the 141^st Annual Convention of Delegates need to meet four eligibility requirements before 4:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), April 5.

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 141^st 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 5:

·         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. within the preceding 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 2024 begins April 8; therefore, above criteria must be met by the end of the previous business day, Friday, April 5. It’s encouraged to submit all necessary requirements at least three business days prior to April 5 to allow time for processing.

New to the process this year, the American Angus Association will email delegate nomination material. These will go only to regular and life members who have met the eligibility requirements and will be sent to the account email address on file.

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

The 141^st Annual Convention of Delegates takes place Monday, Nov. 4 during the Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Online registration for the convention will begin July 1. More information will be available at angusconvention.com.

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association^® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 22,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by more than 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.angus.org.

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