Ushja Foundation Inc.

“Below is a list of the most significant changes to the bylaws: 1.article 101, section 4 was added stating "section 4. Principles of construction. These bylaws are the primary governing document of the foundation." 5.article 201, section 3, a.adds that the supported organization / member (ushja) has the right to appoint and remove all foundation directors. C.also, the foundation may not amend their bylaws without the written consent of the member. 7.article 301, section 2, a.board number changed from 17 total directors - (4) class a directors (those selected by the ushja president) and (12) class b directors (those selected by the foundation board) and (1) ushja president, was changed to 7 total - (6) of whom shall be appointed by the ushja president with the approval of a majority of the ushja board of directors and (1) the president of the ushja. B.under the 2015 bylaws, the board served no more than 8 year terms. Under the 2017 bylaws, the new foundation board shall be seated for a term to end at the conclusion of the 2019 annual meeting and every four years thereafter. No director shall serve more than eight consecutive years. 9.article 302, all sections - the structure of the foundation officers changed from: original revised foundation president foundation chair chairman of the board vice chair secretary secretary treasurer treasurer finance committee chairman nothing noted in new bylaws”

“The united states hunter jumper association is the foundation's sole member.”

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to members of the organization's board of directors before filing.”

“Written disclosure of conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest is required annually. All volunteers, including officers, directors and committee members as well as ushja employees are provided with compliance forms for completion and submission to the ushja managing director either at the ushja annual meeting or immediately thereafter for those not in attendance. The forms, which are signed prior to submission, require the signer to also immediately notify ushja of any conflict which may arise after annual signing and submission. Newly elected or appointed committee members must submit the standard disclosure forms referenced above along with their letters or seat acceptance and are not considered to be participating committee members until such forms are filed.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“The mission of the ushja foundation is to advance and promote the hunter and jumper disciplines by financially and otherwise supporting the programs and initiatives of the ushja. The foundation's primary responsibility shall be to solicit and receive charitable contributions from individuals and entities. Working in conjunction with the ushja they will work to: protect and support the welfare of the horses, increase opportunities for participation in the hunter and jumper disciplines, promote the sport of hunters and jumpers to the public, engage and support other organizations and programs that have the same goals and purposes of the ushja.”

“Resource limitations; or other challenges. Each experience is custom- designed depending upon the specific interests of the "making a dream" grant recipient. Foundation grants include trainer certification program grants that will pay the exam fees for trainer's to become certified.”

“Historical preservation - the foundation raises funds to aid the ushja's wheeler museum that aims to collect, preserve and share the history of the hunter/jumper sport. Its purpose is one of both preservation and education for those within the hunter/jumper community as well as the general public. To assist the ushja and the wheeler museum, the foundation assists with online video archiving, new exhibits, and preservation of historical artifacts.”