Activities & Events:

Greg Burden, Canton, TX

Breed Improvement:

Quin LaFollette, Powell, WY

Growth & Development:

Brandi Karisch, Starkville, MS

Policy & Procedures:

Troy Marple, Westmoreland, KS

Simbrah:

Joseph Hensgens, Rayne, LA

Left to right: Chris Ivie and Victor Guerra

Left to right: Victor Guerra, Doug Parke, and Chris Ivie

The ASA Board of Trustees recently met in Denver, Colorado, to discuss several key matters on behalf of the Association’s membership. The 57th Annual Membership Meeting was held in conjunction with the board meeting, where many ASA members attended virtually and in-person. Continue reading for notable outcomes, updates, and decisions.

Results of Proposed Rule and Bylaw Amendments

Bylaw Amendment No. 1 – Passed

To clarify that ASA is a not-for-profit, member organization.

Bylaw Amendment No. 2 – Passed

To clarify that the American Simmental Association is gender neutral and all statements referring to gender are to imply all genders.

Bylaw Amendment No. 3 – Passed 

To recognize a third-party vendor differently than authorized representatives.

Bylaw Amendment No. 4 – Amendment rescinded prior to final vote

To update verbiage to align with current terminology used, annual membership fee (AMF), and to expand notification communication options.

**Since the amendment was rescinded, ASA will continue to use terminology of annual service fee (ASF) to describe the fee for services offered to the membership.

Bylaw Amendment No. 5 – Passed

To allow the Nominating Committee to present the incumbent for consideration without seeking an additional member if desired when a trustee decides to run for a second term.

Rule Amendment No. 1 – Passed

To establish the same DNA requirements for natural service sires born on or after January 1, 2025, as AI sires and donor dams.

Rule Amendment No. 2 – Passed

To define duties and requirements of sale managers submitting transfers on behalf of the animal’s current owner of record.

To view ASA’s current Rules and Bylaws, click here.

Key Resolutions and Directives Passed

Notable decisions made during committee meetings and passed by the full board are as follows:

• The 2025 Western Regional application was approved. The 2025 Western Regional will be held in Tremonton, Utah, June 19–22, 2025.
• The dates of the 2026 National Classic were approved. The 2026 National Classic will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska, July 4–10, 2026.
• Free DNA testing will once again be available on cattle entered and exhibited at the 2025 National Classic. More details to follow.
• In addition to the printed copies, active adult members will also receive an emailed copy of the Register if an email address is on file.