Minnesota Valley Riders, Inc.

Application for Membership

Name_____________________________________________ DOB ______________

Spouse____________________________________________ DOB _____________

Address___________________________________________Phone_____________

City__________________State_____Zip_______e-mail _______________________

� Single Membership ($10.00) for Individuals

� Family Membership ($20.00) Parent(s) and children ages 17 years and under

*** Add $5.00 for renewal Membership dues not received before February 1st

To qualify for membership in the Minnesota Valley Riders, Inc. one horse must be owned or leased within the family. Members are encouraged to participate in and volunteer their time for all club activities.

Membership Code of Conduct:

(Violation of any of the following conduct rules may be cause for the Board of Directors to refuse or revoke membership in the Minnesota Valley Riders Inc. at any time.)

1. No member shall act or behave in such a manner as to bring discredit upon him/herself or the Minnesota Valley Riders, Inc.

2. Members shall be respectful, courteous and civil with other members and shall not use coarse, profane or insolent language toward any individual member or any other saddle club.

3. Members shall be respectful, courteous and civil with all club officers.

4. Members carrying out functions of this saddle club or participating in functions of other saddle clubs shall direct and coordinate all efforts in such a manner as will tend to establish and maintain the highest standard of efficiency and good relations.

5. Any member selected to be a delegate to the W.S.C.A. shall vote and carry on that business which they have been instructed to do by the club as a whole. The vote of the delegate shall be the feeling of the club and not the individual.

6. The Board of Directors shall serve as the Grievance Board. Any member or members having a just grievance shall present such grievance to the board.

Requirements for Members in Good Standing:

1. New members applying for membership must attend a minimum of two meetings prior to submitting their membership application. If unable to attend two meetings per year either due to some hardship or other restriction the member may apply, in writing, to the board for a waiver.

2. New applicants will be notified of membership acceptance or denial.

3. Renewing members must attend a minimum of two meetings per membership year (membership year is November through October).

4. Only members in good standing will be eligible for year-end points and awards.

Please enter the Membership Year for this Application:

November 1st, 20_____ to

October 31st, 20_____

I hereby agree to abide by the above rules.

Member’s Signature______________________________

Family memberships require one parent’s signature

Guardian’s Signature______________________________

Applicants 17 years of age and under must also have legal guardian (age 18 or older) sign application

Children’s Names Date of Birth Children’s Names Date of Birth

1_______________________________ 4._______________________________

2_______________________________ 5._______________________________

3._______________________________ 6._______________________________