USPC By-Laws
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is committed to supporting its mission and its membership through clear By-Laws and policies.By definition, “By-laws” state rules made by the organization to govern the actions of its members. “Policies” are a course of action or procedure used to support the rules stated in the By-Laws. Every year the USPC Board of Governors reviews its By-Laws and policies for amendments and updating. All corporate and life members are encouraged to read and propose necessary revisions.
Here is the link to the current By-Laws, updated in November 2018,
https://www.ponyclub.org/ContentDocs/Volunteers/Board/bylaws%202018%20november%20update.pdf
National Policies
USPC National Policies implement the by-laws by giving specific guidelines on putting the by-laws into action. This area also includes the goals and objectives of the organization, including Pony Club's Mission Statement and Guiding Beliefs. The National Policies cover the function and administration of the national office, the regions and the registered clubs, the instruction and activities, and fiscal responsibilities of the national organization.
National Policies are found on the link listed above.
Regional Guidelines
In 2020, all club, regional and national policies are posted on the USPC website. All entities within the pony club family are bound by both the By-Laws and the USPC policies.
Each Region shall establish guideline criteria that fairly define Active Participation expected by the members of the NJ Region. The Regional criteria shall not conflict with the criteria or policies of USPC. The criteria shall include, but shall not be limited to, regular attendance at instructional activities, and where appropriate to a Member's rating, teaching, coaching and taking part in mounted competitive activities as a member of a club or regional team. The criteria shall consider and acknowledge special circumstances that may limit a Member's participation.
All such criteria are subject to review by the USPC Vice President of Regional Administration.
Club Guidelines
Each Registered Club shall develop guidelines that establish the standard criteria and processes for the management of the operations and activities of the Club.
The District Commissioner, or a committee designated by the District Commissioner, shall be responsible for drafting the proposed initial guidelines. Any officer or Sponsor of the Club may propose an amendment. The Sponsors shall review all guidelines and amendments.
Guidelines and amendments shall become effective when adopted by the Sponsors and approved by the Regional Supervisor, subject to review by the Vice President of Regional Administration.
Each Registered Club shall develop a guideline that fairly defines a Member-in-Good Standing. Such policy shall consider and acknowledge special circumstances that may limit a Member's participation. The Club policy must be compatible with the USPC policy on Active Participation.
Each Registered Club shall develop a guideline that details income, expenses and assets by categories (USPC By-Laws of the Registered Clubs, 5.1(a) Funds)
All such guidelines are subject to review by the Regional Supervisor and USPC Vice President of Regional Administration.
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is committed to supporting its mission and its membership through clear By-Laws and policies.By definition, “By-laws” state rules made by the organization to govern the actions of its members. “Policies” are a course of action or procedure used to support the rules stated in the By-Laws. Every year the USPC Board of Governors reviews its By-Laws and policies for amendments and updating. All corporate and life members are encouraged to read and propose necessary revisions.
Here is the link to the current By-Laws, updated in November 2018,
https://www.ponyclub.org/ContentDocs/Volunteers/Board/bylaws%202018%20november%20update.pdf
National Policies
USPC National Policies implement the by-laws by giving specific guidelines on putting the by-laws into action. This area also includes the goals and objectives of the organization, including Pony Club's Mission Statement and Guiding Beliefs. The National Policies cover the function and administration of the national office, the regions and the registered clubs, the instruction and activities, and fiscal responsibilities of the national organization.
National Policies are found on the link listed above.
Regional Guidelines
In 2020, all club, regional and national policies are posted on the USPC website. All entities within the pony club family are bound by both the By-Laws and the USPC policies.
Each Region shall establish guideline criteria that fairly define Active Participation expected by the members of the NJ Region. The Regional criteria shall not conflict with the criteria or policies of USPC. The criteria shall include, but shall not be limited to, regular attendance at instructional activities, and where appropriate to a Member's rating, teaching, coaching and taking part in mounted competitive activities as a member of a club or regional team. The criteria shall consider and acknowledge special circumstances that may limit a Member's participation.
All such criteria are subject to review by the USPC Vice President of Regional Administration.
Club Guidelines
Each Registered Club shall develop guidelines that establish the standard criteria and processes for the management of the operations and activities of the Club.
The District Commissioner, or a committee designated by the District Commissioner, shall be responsible for drafting the proposed initial guidelines. Any officer or Sponsor of the Club may propose an amendment. The Sponsors shall review all guidelines and amendments.
Guidelines and amendments shall become effective when adopted by the Sponsors and approved by the Regional Supervisor, subject to review by the Vice President of Regional Administration.
Each Registered Club shall develop a guideline that fairly defines a Member-in-Good Standing. Such policy shall consider and acknowledge special circumstances that may limit a Member's participation. The Club policy must be compatible with the USPC policy on Active Participation.
Each Registered Club shall develop a guideline that details income, expenses and assets by categories (USPC By-Laws of the Registered Clubs, 5.1(a) Funds)
All such guidelines are subject to review by the Regional Supervisor and USPC Vice President of Regional Administration.