Upha Membership Organization Inc

“The organization shall be operated under the authority delegated by the board of directors to the executive board. The executive board is responsible for the management of the day-to-day activities of the organization and implementation of policies established by the board of directors. The executive board may, between meetings, act in place of and for the board of directors and the organization. Actions taken by the executive board must be reported to the board of directors and be ratified by the board of directors at its next meeting.”

“The bylaws of the organization were amended to clarify types of members, officers, board of directors, committees of the board of directors and their respective rights and duties, as well as clarify meeting and finance provisions within the bylaws.”

“All persons who are bona fide professional horse trainers, have been a professional horse trainer for at least one year, whose financial income comes from the profession of horse training or riding instructions, and who are acceptable personnally and professionally to the membership in all chapters shall be eligible for professional membership in the organization. Associate membership is available to any person interested in the show horse industry.”

“Professional and associate members in good standing are entitled to vote in open meetings at any annual conference or at any chapter, regular, or special meeting. Unless designated as a closed or professional members meeting, all meetings are considered open to all members in good standing. The eligible membership elects the president, first vice president, and second vice president.”

“Prior to the organization filing form 990 with the irs a member of the board of directors will review the form 990 to determine that all information being filed is accurate and complete.”

“The organization requires each officer and director with governing board delegated powers to annually sign a statement that affirms a copy has been received, read and understood and has agreed to comply with the policy. A formal procedure is followed by the organization when any conflict of interest is disclosed to the governing board to determine how to proceed.”

“Governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“The organization does not compensate any officers. The executive director and director of fundraising are compensated by a related organization.”