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INDIVIDUAL 1. Annual dues are payable January 1 of the current year, and expire December 31 of the same year. Annual fees are non-refundable. 2. New Individual members are to be approved by the Board of Directors at their next meeting following application for membership. 3. New member applications are allowed interim approval by the Executive Director during the operating year [i.e. December 31 of current year] until final approval is given by the Board of Directors prior to December 31st of the current year. 4. Individual member annual membership fees are to be set by the Board of Directors prior to the onset of the current year. 5. All Individual members are entitled to one vote at any general meeting of the membership on any item of business requiring a motion. 6. Each Individual member receives the Federation's newsletter, presently entitiled Show Trail. 7. Individual members are eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Federation. 8. A person must hold a valid Individual membership to participate in or to directly benefit financially from any S.H.F. program. A Basic E.C. membership is included with the SHF annual fee for those persons requiring such membership (i.e. Western Rider Certification). 9. Individuals participating in E.C. licensed National competitions must hold a current Individual membership in their provincial organizations (i.e. Saskatchewan Horse Federation). 10. Individual members holding current membership are eligible to apply for grants under the S.H.F. grants program if applicable. The individual must have been an individual member the Federation in the year prior to a grant application being submitted. 11. Individual members receive automatic $5 million liability insurance for horse-related, non-commercial activity world wide and other insurance benefits as part of annual membership fees. Individual members are also eligible for preferred member rates from the insuring agent. [01/01/03] PRESENT
FEE STRUCTURE: SENIOR - $35: YOUTH/JUNIOR - $25 [SECOND YOUTHS $17]:
FAMILY - $80 Corporate 1. Club members must be a bona fide non-profit club that follows the Aims and Objectives of the Constitution of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. 2. Clubs must have their own written Constitution, hold an open annual general meeting for the election of officers and approval of the annual financial report and affairs of the Club. 3. Clubs must have a membership of a minimum of 6 members. 4. Annual SHF membership fees are due January 1 of the current year and expire December 31 of the current year. Fees are non-refundable. 5. New Club memberships shall be approved by the Board of Directors at their next regular meeting following application for membership. 6. New Club membership applications shall be allowed interim approval by the Executive Director until final approval is given by the Board, where the Club meets all requirements for membership approval. 7. New Clubs must submit a copy of their Constitution prior to membership approval. All Clubs must resubmit their Constitution when any revisions occur. 8. All Clubs must submit annually their list of members for the current year, with the appropriate fees and the Corporate member application. 9. Each Club is entitled to one vote at any general meeting of the Federation on any item of business that requires a motion. The voting delegate must be named by the Club in accordance with the procedures established by its Board of Directors, and such person must hold a valid Individual membership with the Federation. 10. All member Clubs are eligible to apply for grants under the SHF grants program. The Club must be an active member in the year prior to the year of the grant applications being submitted. 11. All member Clubs are eligible upon acceptance of their membership application to apply for sanctions of events under the SHF liability insurance program. 12. All member Clubs and each household on their respective membership lists will receive a copy of the provincial publication/newsletter, presently Show Trail. 13. All member Clubs are eligible to participate in the annual fundraising raffle, and will be expected to assist the SHF in its self-help fundraising ventures. Clubs that apply for grants must sell a minimum of 5 complete books of tickets in the year prior to applying for grants. Present Fee
Structure: (01/01/03) Corporate Members: B. Horse Show Members 1. Horse Shows that wish to operate under the National Rules of the Equine Canada may apply for annual membership with the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. 2. Horse Show member fees are due January 1 of the current year and expire December 31 of the current year. 3. Horse Shows may apply for either Recognized National EC status or for Primary (Permit) EC status. 4. Horse Shows must submit the appropriate forms and receive approval for show dates, officials and prize lists from the S.H.F., under the Rules and Regulations of the E.C. 5. Horse Show members are not eligible to apply for grants under the S.H.F. grants programs. 6. Horse Show members are eligible to apply for benefits under the insurance sanction program. All Horse Show members must hold valid second & third party $5 million liability insurance, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the SHF and E.C. 7. Horse Show members may attend any general meeting of the membership. 8. Equine Canada National Horse Shows (Class 1 - 8) are entitled to one vote at any SHF general members' meeting, the voting delegate to be named by the Horse Show in accordance with established procedures of the Federation, with the delegate to hold a valid Individual membership with the Federation. 9. EC Permit (Primary) Show members may attend all general member meetings, but are not entitled to a vote thereat. (01/01/03) Present
Fees: Sustaining Members 1. Commercial business enterprises, agencies or educational institutions may be granted Sustaining Membership status by the Board of Directors where, in their discretion, the organization makes significant industry contribution of a financial nature either through direct donation or sponsorship, or through membership by furthering the aims and objectives of the Constitution of the Federation. 2. Commercial business, agencies or educational institutions may apply for Sustaining membership with the Federation which, upon payment of annual fees and approval by the Board of Directors, may be granted. The Executive Director may issue interim approval pending final formal approval by the Board. 3. Sustaining members may attend all general meetings of the membership of the Federation, but shall not have a vote thereat. 4. Sustaining members are not eligible to apply for grants under the grants program of the Federation. 5. Sustaining members may participate in the general liability insurance program of the Federation. 6. Sustaining members will receive a copy of all provincial newsletters including the bi-monthly magazine, Show Trail. 7. Sustaining members may receive recognition through promotions of the Federation from time to time, and as is applicable. 8. Sustaining members may, with approval of the Board of Directors, and with payment of any fees deemed appropriate by the Board, use the logo of the Federation for their own promotional purposes.
HONORARY
LIFE MEMBERS 1. Honorary Life Membership status shall be conferred upon individuals who have given outstanding or significant service contributions and/or achievements to the horse industry or equestrian endeavors within Saskatchewan. 2. Honorary Life Membership must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the Board of Directors by ballot, and accepted by a 2/3 majority of the general membership by ballot. 3. The Honorary Life Membership will be a distinct honour bestowed by the Federation and as such exemplary and outstanding achievement will be required by the individual. 4. Honorary Life Members will hold full status as individual members, are entitled to a vote at any general meeting, and may hold office and serve on the Board of Directors of the Federation. 5. Honorary Life Members will have the cost of the annual individual membership fee borne by the Federation. 6. Honorary Life Members will at all times be bound by Article 5. Revocation of Membership of the Constitution of the Federation. 7. As a general policy, the Board of Directors shall not recommend more than twelve (12) persons to hold this status at any given point in time. 8. The immediate available Past President shall chair the committee to determine eligibility for proposal of Honorary Life members. 9. Individuals and/or organizations may propose in writing individuals for consideration for life membership status, or the Board and/or Past President may do the same. 10. All persons to be considered for admission to Honorary Life membership are to be presented to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval at the Autumn Board meeting (currently held in November) prior to acceptance at the Annual General Meeting of the membership in the new year. 11. The Committee will circulate biographical material to all Board members for their review prior to the meeting at which the Honorary Life membership is to be approved. 12. The terms of reference for the committee to follow are to be established by the committee and approved by the Board of Directors during the 1995 year. Subsequently, any changes to the terms of reference are to be submitted and approved by the Board of Directors prior to implementation. Honorary Life Membership Terms of Reference General: Honorary Life Membership should be conferred upon individuals who have given outstanding or significant service contributions and/or achievements to the horse industry or equestrian endeavours within Saskatchewan. Specific for Board Acceptance: ¨ Contributions of the applicant are to be recognized as significant and valuable to the Horse Sport and/or to the Horse in the province of Saskatchewan. ¨ In their recognition, the applicants are to be viewed as distinguished in their achievements or are to have demonstrated excellence in their activities. ¨ Applicants must have been Saskatchewan Horse Federation Individual members for at least five years, and preferably for a longer period. ¨ A maximum of two candidates are to be approved in any one year. ¨ A maximum limit of twelve Honorary Life Members to be existent in any current year. ¨ The Board
of Directors does not have to approve applicants for Honorary Life [approved by motion of the Board, November 5, 1995] |
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