Memberships shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. If such application is rejected, the applicant may submit his application at the next annual meeting of the Association, when such application shall be approved or rejected by a majority of the members present and voting. Rejected memberships are subject to an appeal procedure and hearing. Active Membership Active members shall be reputable breeders of Brangus cattle of good character. Individuals, partnerships, corporations, co-owners, syndicates, ownership by a trust or estate, or heir of any deceased person holding membership in his lifetime may become active members.
Active members are eligible to record cattle at the membership rate.
Memberships are not transferable except as provided above with respect to heirs of deceased members. Associate Membership Associate membership shall be granted to any person of reputable character, interested in the promotion of the best interests of the Brangus breed of cattle. However, associate members shall be without voting power or the right to record cattle at membership rates. Junior Membership Junior Brangus activities and shows are a significant part of the Association's program. Junior members may record and transfer Brangus under the same rules as the active members.