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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE HORSE of the AMERICAS REGISTRY
Article VI
AMENDMENT
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the present members at any annual meeting, or 2/3’s vote of the Board of Directors present at any regular or duly called meeting of the Board of Directors. No member nor director shall vote in more than one (1) capacity. Official ballots will be accepted by mail provided that an official ballot be requested within 15 days of notification of an election, and received by the Secretary no later than 3 business days prior to the actual election. A written notice of the proposed amendment will be sent to all members at least forty five (45) days prior to the meeting. All constitutional amendments must also be ratified by the majority of the Executive Committee.
HORSE OF THE AMERICAS REGISTRY
BYLAWS
Article I
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. The Registry shall be composed of members, organizations and institutions which shall have the privilege of attending and participating in the meetings and sponsored events of the Registry.
Section 2. Qualified individuals, families, farms and ranches and institutions may become members of the Registry upon payment of annual dues.
Section 3. A member shall be one whose dues and charges are paid in full and are not delinquent. Dues are waived for Stockholders of ten (10) shares or more in Horse of the Americas, Inc.. Dues may be waived for persons serving in appointed positions.
Section 4. Membership in the Registry shall be divided into these categories:
A. Individual Members
B. Farm or Ranch Membership
C. Organizational Membership
D. Institutional Group Membership
E. Honorary Lifetime and Lifetime Achievement Awards Holders
Section 5. Members may receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Registry for meritorious contribution to the Colonial Spanish Horse and the Registry. A Candidate shall be nominated by the Executive Committee, and elected by a three-fourths (¾) vote by the Board of Directors. Recipients have full rights of membership and shall not be required to pay annual fees.
Article II
DUES, FEES, AND FINANCES
Section 1. The assets of the Registry shall be used to accomplish the purposes specified in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Registry.
Section 2. Dues are assessed by the calendar year; renewals are payable January 1 and shall become delinquent March 1.
Section 3. Dues shall be:
A. Individual Membership--$5.00
B. Organization Membership--No Charge
C. Farm or Ranch Membership--$10.00
D. Family Membership--$7.50
Section 4. Registry fees and charges shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. The fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31.
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Horse of the Americas, Inc.; August 28, 2004