ARTICLE 1 - Purpose and Goals of Appalachian Appaloosa Association
                       1.  Promote the Appaloosa horse at the regional level and bring new membership into the Appaloosa industry.
                       2.  To work within the ApHC rules and regulations.
                       3.  Promote family gatherings and fellowship.
                       4.  Promote youth interest & involvement in the Appaloosa community.
                       5.  Promote multi-discipline horsemanship.

ARTICLE II - Members
                        1.  There can be three classifications of members
                               a.  Individual adult at $15.00, 19 years and older.
                               b.  Youth at $10.00 at 18 years and younger.
                               c.  Family at $20.00, all members under 18 years of age
                               Youth are defined as being 18 years of age and under on January 1 of current calendar year.  Family is defined as members living in the same home or out of home, 18 years or younger, for biological children, also included parents and grandparents in the same domicile.
                         2.  Voting Rights
                               a.  All paid members above the age of 18 and in good standing with the AAA shall have the right to cast votes on any subject at any  meeting.  Individual memberships are entitled to one vote.  Family memberships are entitled to three votes.  Voters must be 18 years of  age or older.
                         3.  Non-Transferable Memberships
                               a.  The memberships in the AAA are non-transferable.  Any attempt to transfer shall  immediately void the membership and will relieve  the club of any and all obligations to refund any dues paid.
                         4.  Due Process
                               a.  Members misusing or abusing their priveleges of the membership will have their membership revoked after an appropriate hearing  of the club and Board of Directors
                               b.  Membership Termination
                                     (1)  Resignation
                                     (2)  Default in payment of dues before January 30
                               c.  Suspension
                                     (1)  Any member who shall be brought before the Board of Directors for suspension, shall be given notice and a hearing date set,  giving said individual the opportunity to present a case.  After careful consideration, the Board of Directors will make a decision.
                        5.  Reinstatement
                               a.  A member may, upon application, be reinstated at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
                         6.  Members Obgligations
                               a.  Members are expected to serve on such committees, panels, or work groups as necessary to support the club's functions.
                         7.  Year End Awards
                               a.  All paid members of the AAA are eligible to earn year-end awards presented by the club.  This also includes representing the AAA at  the World Championships Appaloosa Show as recorded in the club's point system.

ARTICLE III - Annual Membership
                         1.  The annual meeting shall be in January and voted on the date of the month by the membership.
                         2.  Special Meetings
                               a.  A special meeting may be called for at any time by the membership or by the Board of Directors or any members in good standing.
                         3.  Notice of Meeting
                               a.  All meetings of the AAA will be monthly, except for emergency special meetings and they shall be called by the Board of Directors or the President if necessary.
                         4.  Quorum
                               a.  A quorum shall be deemed as 2/3 of majority vote of the Board of Directors or committees involved in the decisions concerning the club.
                         5.  Voting Rights
                               a.  Any member in good standing with the AAA will have the right to cast a single vote.  Any family membership shall have the right to cast  three votes providing gthey are over 18 years of age.  Proxy votes will be allowed with a notarized, signed letter from said member.
                         6.  Manner of Acting
                               a.  All decision will be voted on and deemed final with a majority of votes cast.

ARTICLE IV - Board of Directors Election
                         1.  At the annual meeting of the members, five directors will be elected for the purpose of the AAA are four officers plus one will be deemed the board of directors until which time the AAA grows in number to elect a separate Board of Directors.
                               a.  Only one officer may be elected from the same family.
                         2.  Vacancies
                               a.  In the event of death or written resignation, or refusal to serve on the Board of Directors, these vacancies shall be filled by the  membership.  A vacancy will be filled through the election process at the next scheduled business meeting.

ARTICLE V - Board of Directors General Powers
                         1.  The Board of Directors shall define the policies of the AAA and shall have administrative directions and management of this association.
                         2.  Numbers and Tenure
                               a.  We would have five directors, two for three-year terms, two for two-year terms, and one for one-year term.  Same may be reelected.
                         3.  Officers
                               a.  The president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer shall be chosen from the members of the Board of Directors and in fact may  be the Board of Directors guided by the membership vote and all being one-year terms.

ARTICLE VI - Officers
                         1.  President shall be the chief executive officer.   He/she shall, in general, supervise the business and affairs of the club.  He/she shall  preside at all meetings of the members of the Board of Directors.  He/she will co-sign the club's bank accounts with the treasurer and all checks.  In general, he/she will perform such duties as may be deemed fit by the membership and the Board of Directors.
                         2.  Vice-President
                               a.  In the absence of the president, or in the event of his/her inability of refusal to act, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the  president, and when in so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all restrictions uupon the president.  He/she shall  perform such other duties as from time to time as may be assigned to him/her by the president or board of directors.  It shall also be  his/her responsibility to supervise committees, attend their meetings, and furnish a report on their activities when requested by the president.
                         3.   Treasurer
                               a.  The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of the books and accounts, and shall deposit all club funds in such bank or banks as  may be approved by the Board of Directors.  Such money shall only be withdrawn by check and co-signed by the treasurer and the  president.  The board of directors prior to payment must approve all disbursements.  A final report shall be given to members at the  membership meeting.  The club's books shall be audited annually by a three-member committee appointed by the Board of Directors,  committee to be comprised of one director and two members of the club in good standing.  The treasurer shall be bonded.
                         4.  Secretary
                               a.  The secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members, and books provided for that  purpose, see that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of these by-laws, and be custodian of the corporate records.
                               b.  The secretary shall also keep the membership role, containing the mailing address of all members.  it is the respoonsibility of each  member to keep the secretary informed of any address change.
                               c.  The secretary shall be assigned to other duties and functions as designated by the president.

ARTICLE VII - Committees
                         1.  The members of committees shall be members in good standing of the club.  The Board of Directors shall appooing a chairperson to such committees as they deem necessary.
                         2.  Term of a Committee
                               a.  The term for any position of a committee member is one year unless the committee is terminated sooner.
                         3.  Point Keeper
                               a.  The club may provide a point system for all horses in the various show categories.  All high point winners are to be given year-end  awards at the awards banquet or annual meeting.  The point keeper will keep accurate tabulations of the pooints and report the  standings periodically in the newsletter, and will handle the distribution of the World Championship Appaloosa Show entry forms.   These records may be audited each year.
                         4.  News Letter Editor
                               a.  The newsletter is the main communications link.  It will be published and distributed to the membership periodically throughout the  year.  It should publish minutes and corrections of all meetings, club news, and activities.  The regional newsletter may not be used to  embarras, contest, or oppose any action of the Appaloosa Horse Club Officers or Board of Directors at any time, and may not be used  as a disclaimer to any editorial material that in any way fails to promote or cooperate with the Appaloosa Horse Club Articles, By-Laws, and Rules.
                         5.  Nominating Commitee
                               a.  A nominating committee may not have more than two board members on the committee at one time and shall meet for the purpose  and recommendation of the directors and these recommendations will be presented to the membership at the monthly meeting prior to  election.  Nominations may be made from the floor.

ARTICLE VIII - Conduct and Order of Business
                         1.  All members shall be in accordance with the Roberts' Rules of Order and the by-laws provided by our club.
                         2.  The order of business of the membership meetings shall be as follows:
                               a.  Roll call of directors and officers and noting absentees
                               b.  Reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting
                               c.  Treasurer's report on all receipts and disbursements since previous meeting
                               d.  Acting on new membership applications
                               e.  Approval of bills, communications, etc.
                               f.   Reports of committees
                               g.  Unfinished business
                               h.  New business
                               i.    Election of directors - any vacancies throughout the year
                               j.    Being no other business, adjournment