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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF UNITED PLEASURE WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I NAME The name of this association shall be UNITED PLEASURE WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION.
ARTICLE II OBJECT AND PURPOSE The object and purpose of
this corporation shall be to promote the breeding, development, exhibition, marketing and ownership of the naturally gaited, keg shod or barefoot pleasure walking horses. To promote the pleasure walking horse for personal and family enjoyment and to function as an association for the promotion of the naturally gaited, keg shod or barefoot
pleasure walking horse. To encourage and promote good sportsmanship, conduct and fellowship among all persons interested in the naturally gaited, keg shod or barefoot pleasure walking horse. To promote naturally gaited keg shod or barefoot pleasure walking horses for
both showing and trail riding purposes. To introduce individuals to these horses through clinics, seminars, shows, and trail rides. To promote a natural keg shod or barefoot pleasure walking horse gait that is achieved without the use of any artificial gait enhancements, to include by not limited to heavy shoes, long toes, chains, weighted bell boots or stacks or pads not for therapeutic purposes.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Under the terms and conditions prescribed by its by-laws, this association may admit, as members, like-minded persons interested in the objects of this corporation as set forth in Article II hereof, and as determined compliant by the board of directors. (a) The board is likewise charged with the responsibility to
deny membership to any applicants who fail to establish their compliance with the objects of this association or adherence to the currently adopted rules.
Section 2. The Board of Directors is authorized to review and revoke any person’s membership with cause, should it be established that the member in question has failed in their compliance with the rules and bylaws of this association.
Section 3. The Board of Directors is authorized to prescribe individual, family and junior memberships, and to fix dues therefore.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES Section 1. The officers of this corporation shall be elected by the membership of the association from the membership at large at the regular January
meeting of the association. The term of the office of each officer shall be one year. The officers shall be: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Trail Director
Section 2. The Board of Directors shall consist of the five officers elected by the association and three other directors, who shall be elected by the membership at large. The retiring president (or presidents) of the association shall be an honorary board member for one year following retirement. Each member of the board as
defined herein shall have one vote. Honorary members have no vote. The Nominating Committee for the above elected officers shall be appointed by the president. The committee shall meet, select its slate of recommended officers and board members, and submit it to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall approve the slate before the slate is submitted to the membership at large for a vote.
Section 3. An Executive Committee, consisting of the president, the vice president, the secretary and the treasurer is authorized to assume the responsibilities of the Board of Directors between board meetings in acting upon such matters not specifically delegated to a particular officer or committee of the association. Section 4.
All recommendations for changes in the constitution and by-laws shall be referred to the president, to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, which shall be appointed by the president.
ARTICLE V DUTIES OF OFFICERS
President: In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere herein, the president shall preside at all meetings of the Board, Executive Committee, and members. The president shall call members to order, announce business before the meeting and see that it is acted upon when proper, shall state and put to vote all questions which are regularly moved or questions which arise in the course of proceedings and announce the result of the vote. The president shall authenticate by signature all acts, orders and proceedings as
necessary. The president shall cast a vote only to break a tie in the vote. In the event of the death of the president, or resignation, or in event of removal from office by vote of the Board of Directors, the vice president shall assume the duties of the president and fulfill the remainder of the term. The office of the vice president shall remain vacant until a special election of officers can be held.
In the event a president is removed from office for cause, that person shall not continue on the Board of Directors for one year as set out in Article IV, Section 2, hereof. Vice President: The vice president shall have and shall exercise all the powers, authority, and duties of the president during the absence or disability of the
latter. Secretary: The secretary shall keep minutes of meetings of the association, the Executive Committee and of the Board of Directors. The secretary shall carry on the official correspondence of the association and of the Board of Directors. The secretary shall be responsible for maintaining all permanent files and records.
Treasurer: The treasurer shall hold funds deposited with him, pay out funds on the accepted order of the association in accordance with established custom and, where necessary, the approval of the Executive Committee. The treasurer shall keep records of all receipts and disbursements and shall announce at every meeting of the Board, the balances on hand of the association. These records shall be audited annually by a committee appointed by the president or by a qualified accountant.
Trail Director: The trail director shall plan and organize trail rides on a regular basis for the membership. The trail director shall stay apprised of trail availability and conditions for the informative purposes of the association members.
ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1. The annual meeting of the members shall be held at a time and place to be decided upon by the
officers and directors. Section 2. Special meetings of the members may be called by the president at any time upon giving ten days notice in writing to the members of the time and place thereof and may be called by him upon written request of a majority of the directors, or upon a written request of a majority of the members of the association.
Section 3. The Board of Directors will hold two annual meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place as may be determined by the president, and notice thereof shall be given in writing to each director at his or her post office address as it appears in the records of the association, at least ten days prior to such meeting.
Section 4. A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business of the Board of Directors. A minimum of twelve members that include a majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business of the Association.
ARTICLE VII MEMBERSHIP FEES AND VOTING Section 1. The annual membership for a family membership shall be $20.00. This membership
shall entitle the family membership to one vote as a family unit, regardless of the number of persons in the family. Section 2. The annual membership for an individual membership shall be $15.00. This membership shall entitle the member to one vote. Section 3. The annual membership fee for a junior member
(17 years and under, as of January 1st of the year of the membership), shall be $10.00. This membership shall not entitle the junior member to a vote in the affairs of this association. Section 4. Voting by mail is permitted when a copy of the question, motion or resolution is attached to such vote. Voting by email shall be permitted when a copy of the question, motion or resolution accompanies the vote and both are emailed
directly to the officers. Voting by proxy shall be prohibited. Section 5. An application for membership with recommendation of current member accompanied by appropriate membership fee shall be presented to the Board of Directors at the next regular meeting of the association following receipt of such application, when
received not less than 3 weeks prior to that meeting date. If the application is received less than 3 weeks prior to the next association meeting, it must be presented with accompanying recommendation and research information at a subsequent association meeting. Section 6. Any member may resign or withdraw from the association at any time, but in no event shall any portion of the dues be refunded.
Section 7. Memberships in the association are non-transferable.
Revised 1/2/08
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