2026 Junior Board Application

Please review the 2026-2027 Candidate Handbook prior to filling out the board application.

To be eligible for application and election to the Junior Red Angus Association Board of Directors, the following requirements must be met:

Any JRA member who has reached his or her 16th birthday as of the board application deadline but has not reached his or her 21st birthday as of the board application deadline, is eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors. Any JRA member applying for election to the JRA Board must maintain a continuous JRA or RAAA membership for a minimum of the two years prior to the membership year of officer application. Any JRA member applying for election to the JRA Board must have physically attended a minimum of one national event hosted by the JRA prior to the deadline of the officer application.
JRA board members reaching their 21st birthday before completing a term in office are allowed to remain active on the Board for the remainder of the term only if an upgrade from the JRA membership to a regular RAAA membership is made within 30 days of the 21st birthday. Failure of the JRA Board member to make the membership upgrade to a regular RAAA membership within the 30-day grace period will result in automatic termination from the JRA Board.  
A member of the JRA must submit an official director application and signed pledge form showing his or her intent to run for a position on the Board of Directors. 
All candidates for the JRA Board of Directors must be present at the annual business meeting to be eligible for election to the Board. 
All directors shall be elected at the annual business meeting by the general membership present by a simple majority vote.

Please review the JRA By-Laws as well, and note:
Section 1: Board of Directors
a) The Association shall be managed by a board of up to eight directors. Each Director’s term will be for 2 (two) years. Directors will be limited to 2 (two) consecutive terms.

Complete applications must be received by 11:45 PM Central Time on May 22, 2026. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.

Name*

First NameLast Name

JRA Member Number*

How many years have you been a JRA Member?

Date of Birth*

EX: 1/1/25

Age as of May 22, 2026*

Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Why have you chosen Red Angus?*

Describe your past and current involvement with Red Angus and the contributions you have made.*

If elected, what are some goals you have as an individual and as a team member on the board?*

Describe the strengths you would bring to the JRA Board.*

Upload a headshot of media use*

High resolution photo

Provide a bio (written in 3rd person) of 100 words or less. Include your name, hometown, parents’ names, school and activities plus your purpose in running for the board. This bio will be used in the media should you be elected to the board.*

Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form

Please upload your signed code of conduct acknowledgement form.

Candidate Pledge

If elected to the Junior Red Angus Association Board of Directors, during my term of service, I pledge that I will:

1. Uphold the Roles and Expectations of a Board Member as outlined in the JRA Board Candidate Guide. I acknowledge that my failure to uphold these expectations could result in probation or removal from the board.

2. Attend the official physical meetings of the board as noted in the Commitments for the Upcoming Year of Service as outlined in the JRA Board Candidate Guide. Contact Junior Programs Coordinator, Taylor Dorsey, if you desire to apply for the board but have a conflict with one of these dates.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you accept the Candidate Pledge

2026-2027 JRA Board Application