1. To promote the breeding, education and improvement, of driving and riding horses.

2. Sponsoring equestrian events under prevailing horse show rules and guidelines for the good of the Community.

3. The promotion of organized club rides, and improvement of riding skills.

4. The promotion of trails for riding throughout the Sebastopol area and Sonoma County, and the State of California.

5. The promotion of social activities and/or events for the pleasure of its members and guests.

6. The promotion of interest in riding for family groups and individual.

7. The promotion of and the perpetuation of good sportsmanship.

Nominations: The nominating committee shall be appointed by the President at the regular September meeting. Nominations shall be presented to the Membership at the regular November meeting. Following, the President shall call for Nominations from the floor. In order to qualify for election, nominee must have been a member in good standing for a period of one year immediately preceding elections. A participating member whose name has been placed in nomination from the floor need not be present at the meeting, but written evidence of his/her willingness to accept the office, if elected, must be presented to the Secretary before the election.  The names of all nominees who have failed to give verbal notice of acceptance seven (7) days before the election shall be deleted from the ballot. No members shall be placed in nominations by the nominating committee as a candidate for more than one (1) office in any given election.

1. Time: The election of all Officers and Directors shall be held at the regular November meeting, and in order of business, it shall take place following “New Business.”

2. Ballot: All nominated Officers and Directors shall be elected by secret ballot.  A majority of votes cast by those present at the meeting shall be required to elect.

3. Tie Vote: In the event of a tie vote for any office, only the names of those candidates who have the same number of votes shall be placed before the membership for a new vote.

4. Election by Acclamation: When there is but one candidate for an office, it will not be necessary to cast a “secret” ballot for his election. By a motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Secretary may be instructed to cast the ballot for all members present, electing the candidate by acclamation.

5. Absentee votes: are not allowed.

The President: shall be Chief Executive Officer of the Club; Director to the California State Horsemen Association (or appoint representative Director). He or she shall preside at all meetings of the club and the Board of Directors; shall coordinate the work of all other officers; shall appoint Nominations and By-Laws Committees, Horse Show Chairman, Membership chairman, Playday Chairman, Community Service Chairman, Sunshine Girl, Sgt.-At-Arms, and a Sponsor Chairman. He or she shall countersign all checks drawn by the treasurer against the club funds and all papers executed in the name of the Club. He or she shall share, with the Recording Secretary, the responsibility of the Safe Deposit Box, and have a key to the Wrangler property which may be locked. The duties of the Director for C.S.H.A. only apply when Sebastopol Wranglers is a current member of that organization for that calendar year. As the Director to the California State Horsemen’s Association, he or she shall represent this organization at all of their Regional and State meetings and to report the activities of such meetings to the membership; shall be empowered to vote upon matters coming before that body as a representative of the Organization. But he or she shall not in any instance commit the Club financially or politically, without first securing special authorization from the membership. The membership of this association (Club) however, reserves the right to instruct or give parameters to his or her vote on any matter pertaining to policy. The Director may be allowed all or part of the expenses incidental to his or her attendance at the Regional meetings and/or State Convention by authorization of the membership of the Sebastopol Wranglers, in accordance with the financial status of the Club at that time. Approval of such expenses shall be by a majority vote of the membership in attendance at a regular meeting, no less than one (1) month prior to the State Convention. This Director shall be a permanent representative and shall certify, via the Club Secretary, to the Secretary of C.S.H.A. the name and address of the person so selected. This Director shall attend all board meetings in an advisory/coordinating capacity.

1. The membership shall consist of persons of all ages.  A candidate for membership must be presented to the membership at any regular meeting, by any member who agrees to sponsor that candidate.

2. A candidate for membership must be presented to the membership at any regular meeting, by any member who agrees to sponsor that candidate.

3. All candidates must attend at least one meeting or other club activity previous to the application for membership.

4. Membership shall be considered by the Board of Directors and presented to the general membership for approval.

5. All potential new members are expected to read & review the By-Laws, Arena and Standing Rules; complete an application form; sign releases of liability for all members of the family and upon acceptance pay dues.

6. Any member who places the Sebastopol Wranglers in jeopardy by willful disregard for club standing rules and arena rules or whose conduct is calculated to impair the good name or purpose of the Club is subject to:

   1. A probational membership period designated by the Board of Directors and voted on by the membership and/or

   2. Termination of membership after consideration and a vote of membership.

7. Members who are minors must join the Club with at least one legally responsible adult joining with them. Legally responsible is per IRS household standards.

8. No members 15 years of age and under will be allowed to participate in any activities without being in the care of a responsible adult and must have a signed release for said minor.

9. All junior members must have a medical release form on file before participating in any events or junior meetings.

10. All inactive “Lifetime” members must attend two meetings before being reactivated.

11. All work performed must be given in writing to the show or committee chairperson on the day of the event and turned in with show paperwork or given at a general meeting on the General Meeting attendance list prior to December 15th of each year.

1. Non-Voting Adult Membership.  Adult members will pay dues as stated in the current year application for membership and not be required to complete work hours.
2. Adult Voting Member. Adult members will pay dues as stated in the current year application for membership per year per person as a voting member. All adult voting members must complete work hours as stated in the current year application for membership per year per adult. Work hours may be counted for workdays, Club Sponsored Events, committee work, board meetings and for a maximum of four general meetings per year. Juniors may only count hours if adult work is being done and if the show manager or committee chair deems the hours appropriate.
3. Members 17 and under are considered Junior Members and will pay dues as as stated in current year application for membership per year per person. Juniors may only count hours if adult work is being done and if the show manager or
   committee chair deems the hours appropriate.
4. Non-Voting Family Membership. Families will pay dues as stated in the current year application for membership per year per family as a non-voting member. A family will consist of immediate family members as per IRS household standards and not be required to complete work hours.
5. Voting Family Membership. Families will pay dues as stated in the current year application for membership per year per family as a voting member family. A family will consist of immediate family members as per IRS household standards.
   All Voting Families must complete 10 hours of work per year per family. Work hours may be counted for workdays, events, committee work, and board meetings and for a maximum of four general meetings per year. Juniors may only count hours if adult work is being done and if the show manager or committee chair deems the hours appropriate.
6. Lifetime Voting Membership may be offered to families for the one time fee as stated in the current year application for membership for the husband, wife and legal children under 18. Children of “Lifetime” member families must rejoin as a separate adult membership upon turning 18. Member must be in good standing for five (5) continuous years. The majority of current Board of Directors and Officers must approve lifetime memberships. Lifetime voting members will only be allowed one vote on all club matters.
7. Only adult voting members will have voting privileges. Juniors may vote on junior issues at junior meetings and may speak at general meetings on issues affecting junior members.
8. A Voting lifetime member will be dropped from membership roles after five (5) consecutive years of not attending at least one annual membership meeting. Any lifetime membership prior to this By-Law change will remain unchanged.
9. Each year the current year Board meet and approves the membership application for the current year.

1. Due to Insurance limitations, no guests are allowed at the Sebastopol Wranglers Facility on non show days.
2. Any member found to be in violation of the guest rules will be subject to probation and/or termination of membership privileges as per Article VI, Part F of these By-Laws.
3. No member who is a professional trainer shall engage in the practice of giving professional lessons at the Sebastopol Wranglers arena. Doing so is in violation of our charter with the State of California and will result in forfeiture of
   membership as determined by the board.
4. The Club may hire professionals to offer members clinics or events for their educational benefit.
5. Members shall be responsible for the conduct of their guests on show dates.

1. By-Laws Committee: shall be appointed by the President and shall report to the club with its recommendations for all proposed amendments to the By-Laws, Standing Rules, and Arena Rules are to be proposed to the Board and approved by the general membership.
2. Nominating Committee: shall be appointed by the President.

1. Horse Shows: appointed by the President, there will be one chairperson each for each board approved discipline These Chairpersons and their committee shall be in charge of planning and arranging all shows and submit budgets that are approved by the board.
2. Drills and Colorguard: Appointed by the Vice-President to organize these activities.
3. Membership: Appointed by the President, shall be responsible for acceptance of all membership applications, fees and dues and have authority to write receipts. The money collected to be turned in to the Treasurer once per month; will submit applications to the Board and membership for approval at regular monthly meetings; provide all members with current membership list and list of current officers; provide Corresponding secretary with new member information.
4. Point: Appointed by the Vice-President, whose duty is to tally points and keep records of all work hours.
5. Sunshine Girl: Appointed by the President, whose duties are to send out cards and gifts as directed by the Board or membership.
6. Trailride: Appointed by the Vice-President, this chairperson shall be in charge of all arrangements (including insurance needs) and plans for rides in which the Club is to participate; to provide patrols for the group while on the trail. He/she should attend Trail and/or Horse Council meetings, or appoint another representative if the membership so desires.
7. Program: Appointed by the Vice-President, this Chairperson shall be in charge of planning and arranging for any Club function at the designated time and place set by the President, and shall be responsible for the program portion of each regular meeting. Sponsorship: Appointed by the President, whose duties are to keep an accounting of all sponsors and the soliciting member; should send recognition and/or thank you notes to sponsors; and shall be in charge of publicity on program covers.
8. Sgt.-of-Arms: Appointed by the President, whose duties are to unlock the doors, set up the chairs, arrange for the flags, and maintain order at the general meetings.
9. Refreshment Stand: Appointed by the Vice-President, shall provide the sale of food and refreshments at all arena activities; be responsible for all purchases; and maintain a staff.  No children under 16 years of age may work at the counter unless supervised by an adult.
10. Refreshment: Appointed by the Vice-President, this Chairperson shall be in charge distributing among members, the responsibility of bringing refreshments for the regular Club meetings.
11. Publicity: Appointed by the Vice-President, this Chairperson shall provide all publicity for any and all Club activities; maintain a scrapbook of all publicity releases, photos, or printed matter covering the activities of the Club.

President’s Award: To a Senior member giving the most assistance to him or
her in carrying out his or her duties and functions as President.