MISSOURI DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Membership Year: December 1 – November 30

Membership is open to all dressage enthusiasts. Membership is available at two levels and is subject to approval by the membership committee and board. The only difference between the two levels is that Level One will be eligible to serve on the Board. It is felt major decisions should be made by members active in the sport to ensure the continuation the club objectives.

LEVEL I Membership Criteria: Must meet the following minimum criteria:

a. Must have competed in at least one rated show per year.

b. Must have ridden in at least two clinics in the past two years and/or must be actively taking lessons from one or more recognized trainers.

c. Must have ridden in at least six dressage tests (any level) in the past two years.

Level I members may serve on the board, however criteria must be validated annually.

LEVEL II Membership: Level II membership provides an opportunity for those who wish to compete and / or contribute to the Association without meeting the requirements of Level I. Level II members may serve on committees and volunteer, but may not serve on the board. Level II members may request Level I status after a year, if they meet Level I criteria.

Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City__________________________ State___________ Zip _____________________

Phone: ____________________________ Cell: _______________________________

Email:__________________________________________________________________

LEVEL I Applicants: Please provide documentation for your eligibility (summary of training, show records, etc-copies okay.)

Type of Membership:

_______Individual Level I $35.00 a year. _____ Individual Level II $35.00 a year.

______Junior Level I $25.00 a year _____ Junior Level II $25.00 a year.

I want to Volunteer ____ Committees ____ Shows ____ Education _____ Other

Signature of Applicant: ______________________________ Date_____________________

(or parent/guardian if under 18)

Note: Applicant understands and agrees that memberships may be revoked by the board at any time for violations listed in the Association By-Laws.

MAIL APPLICATION AND PAYMENT TO:

Ann Jansen, Treasurer

11563 E. Farm Road 221

Fair Grove, MO 65648

Article III – Membership- Attachment to Membership Form

Membership year: Shall be from December 1 through November 30 of each year.

Membership Applicants: Applicants may apply at anytime in the year. Memberships will be presented to the Membership Committee who will then prepare recommendations to the Board for approval or denial.

Membership Fees: Persons requesting membership after June 1 will have their membership prorated to 50% of annual costs until the following membership year.

Membership type: The Missouri Dressage Association offers two levels of membership:

Level I: Is designed for members who compete at a progressive rate and maintain an aggressive posture in the art of Dressage riding. These members interact regionally and nationally with dressage riders who have equal interest in Dressage. These members represent the driving interest for the Missouri Dressage Association and as a result may serve on the Board. These members demonstrate their interest by competing in rated shows, attending clinics, and are thereby demonstrating a continuing involvement in dressage.

Level II: This membership represents another large category of dressage enthusiast. These members may serve on committees and contribute to the Association without meeting the requirements of Level I. These riders may have the same interest and passion for Dressage, but have not yet demonstrated the criteria required to be a Level I member. This level provided membership for persons who are retiring from the sport, have had an injury to a horse or themselves. This level also provides memberships to persons who do not ride, but want to maintain affiliation with the group, or support it in some way

Level I Qualifications: Members requesting Level I status must meet the following criteria:

a. Must have competed in at least one rated show per year.

b. Must have ridden in at least two clinics in the past two years and/or must be actively taking lessons from one or more recognized trainers.

c. Must have ridden in at least six dressage tests (any level) in the past two years.

Condition of Membership: All applicants agree that as a condition of membership their status may be revoked at any time by the Board. Applicants agree that revocation by the Board will be final and not subject to mediation or other process.

Membership Revocation: A simply majority of Board members may revoke a membership for issues of unprofessional conduct and other acts. Applicants understand specifically that negative remarks to judges and clinicians will not be tolerated by MDA. Documentation by a member that brings the Association into disrepute may cause the Board to initiate the process of revocation

Charter members: Will enter as a Level I member but must qualify each subsequent year.

Honorary Members: At the discretion of the Board, there may be up to ten honorary memberships granted annually