House of Delegates

The Voice of the Membership

The House of Delegates (HOD) represents the voice of CAP membership and is a gateway to leadership. The HOD ensures that CAP policies and initiatives meet the needs of the members we represent. Our strategy is to:

• Articulate to the Board of Governors what the HOD believes are needs of our members
• Monitor the effectiveness of the CAP to meet these needs
• Provide feedback and progress back to our constituents

Become a Delegate: Election Steps

HOD delegates—more than 600 seats across the U.S. and Canada—are elected every three years by CAP members in each state, province, region, and military branch. Current delegate appointments end on April 30, 2025. The next cycle of elected representatives will serve for three years from May 2026 – April 2029.

Serving as a Delegate empowers you to act as the “voice” of CAP members in your region. Delegates vote in all matters before the HOD, gain access to an exclusive online community, share feedback that steers HOD decision-making, and receive access to additional HOD leadership opportunities.

To get your name on your region’s ballot, CAP members in good standing must submit a self-nomination form – this form will be available in November 2025. State Pathology Societies will also be given an opportunity to submit nominations of members in their state. The entire CAP membership will vote to fill the HOD in the spring 2026.

2025 Delegate Election Timeline

• November 2025 – Self-Nomination Form Available
• January 18, 2026 – Self-Nomination Deadline
• January 27, 2026 – Nominee Slates sent to State Societies
• February 9, 2026 – Deadline for State Societies to Nominate Members
• March 10, 2026 – Voting Opens to the full CAP Membership
• April 14, 2026 – Voting Closes
• April 28, 2026 – Results Announced
• May 1, 2026 – New appointments begin through April 30, 2029
• June 15, 2026 – Delegation Chair appointments due to the CAP

Steering Committee

The House of Delegates Steering Committee acts as an executive committee and conducts business during the interval between HOD meetings. Learn about steering committee positions and view current members of the Steering Committee here.

HOD meetings are a forum to engage with CAP leadership. These meetings are an opportunity for CAP leadership to gain insights on the needs of members, and for HOD members to get updates on how the CAP leadership is addressing member needs. HOD meetings play a vital role to assist the CAP stay current and relevant to its members.
 

HOD meetings are held twice a year—in the spring and fall. HOD members fulfill their role by attending these meetings. Note: HOD meetings are open to all CAP members who wish to attend.

• 2025 Fall House of Delegates Meeting at CAP25 – September 13, 2025, Orlando

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Nomination Period Closed.

The Dr. Mary Elizabeth Fowkes House of Delegates (HOD) Pathology Achievement Award is presented annually to a HOD member who demonstrates commitment to and achievements in bridging state and federal resources to advance the work of pathologists, and/or who excels in the ability to work effectively across various pathology organizations to identify common ground and address issues of concern. The honoree is invited to accept their award in person at the Fall HOD meeting. Note our 2025 nomination period will be open March 1– May 31, 2025.
 

Eligibility and Evaluation

• Any current or former CAP HOD member in good standing can be nominated except for those currently serving on the House of Delegates Steering Committee (HODSC), with the exception of the immediate past Speaker.
• Any current or former CAP HOD member in good standing is eligible to nominate award candidates.
• Self-nominations or incomplete nominations will not be considered. The HODSC reserves the right to NOT confer an award in any given year.
• The HODSC will evaluate all nominations and select an awardee in June 2025. The honoree will be notified in July 2025.
• No information about the nomination evaluation process and/or the nominees can be shared prior to the official notification of the award honoree.

Criteria to Consider When Nominating a Candidate
Specific behaviors and accomplishments that a nominee should exhibit include:

• Measurable commitment to state-level advocacy, including efforts to bridge state and federal resources to advance pathologists and the specialty of pathology.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various pathology organizations, including subspecialty groups, to identify common ground and address issues of concern.

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