BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I

SECTION 1 MEMBERS/PARTNERS

1. Open to anyone in agreement with the association's purpose; men, women and children.

Any person becoming a member of the NCBRA shall become familiar with its rules and by laws, comply, and are bound by them.

2. Members are not authorized to grant endorsements for the NCBRA without National Board approval.

3. People applying for membership must fill out a National application that will include a release form. Any person under 18 years of age must have written approval signed by a parent or legal guardian giving consent for such person to contest at NCBRA sanctioned events.

4. Everyone must join as a National member/partner.

SECTION 2 MEMBERSHIP/PARTNERSHIP

As Partners of NCBRA your membership is used to preach the Gospel and bless people as needed. Traveling to new areas to minister as well as set up new Chapters and give to those in need.

1. There shall be no age limit to be eligible for membership. Men, women, and children are all welcome.

2. A fee of $50.00 shall be paid for each annual NCBRA membership/partnership.

3. Apprentice $10.00 – for children 10 and under. (who are not competing in the other classes)

4. Family membership will be $120.00 for 3 or more in immediate family.

5. Membership shall not be transferable.

SECTION 3 MINISTRY

1. The National & Chapter Boards shall provide spiritual and leadership counseling and provide prayer assistance.

2. The NCBRA shall provide organizational materials and support to any Chapter President wanting to set up an Event Ministry Team.

3. The NCBRA shall send teams to provide ministry and assistance when requested to establish a new Chapter. NCBRA financial aid, upon approval, to be available for travelers. The NCBRA shall provide mediator assistance to existing Chapter if necessary.

4. The NCBRA shall promote horse related activities in order to provide a place for presenting the Gospel.

5. The ministry focuses:

a. We will work for God's glory and honor.

b. We will strive for unity within the body.

c. We will work as a team.

6. NCBRA will be available to help in the community of Barrel Racing and locally to minister in helps.

7. NCBRA will assist the Road 2 Glory Ministry in their goals whenever possible.

SECTION 4 TENETS OF FAITH

The NCBRA accepts the Holy Scriptures as the revealed word of God and adopts the following statements as fundamental truths.

1. The Scripture Inspired.

a. The scriptures of both the old and new testaments were inspired by the Holy Spirit and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. (2Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; and 2 Peter 1:21)

2. The One True God.

a. The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent "I AM", the creator

of heaven and earth, and the redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as

embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 20:19; Luke 3:22; and 1 John 5:7, KJV)

3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

a. The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:

i. His virgin birth, (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31 and 35)

ii. His sinless life, (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22)

iii. His miracles, (Acts 2:22; 10:38)

iv. His substitutionary work on the cross, (1 Corinthians 15:3 and 2 Corinthians 5:21)

v. His bodily resurrection from the dead and, (Matthew 28:6 and Luke 24:39)

vi. His exaltation to the right hand of the God the Father. (Acts 1:9 and Hebrews 1:3)

4. The Fall of Man.

a. Man was created good and upright for God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our

likeness.": However, man by voluntary transgression, fell and thereby incurred not only

physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God.

(Genesis 1:26, 2:17, 3:6; and Romans 5:13-19)

5. Salvation Through Grace.

a. There is no other name under heaven than Jesus Christ given to men by which

we must be saved. "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and are

justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." (Romans

3:23; Acts 4:10,12; Romans 1:16; Acts 15:11)

i. "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart

that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart

that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and

are saved." (Romans 10:9,10)

ii. "Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of

refreshing may come from the Lord." (Acts 3:19)

iii. "For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever

believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

ARTICLE II

SECTION 1 OFFICERS DUTIES

* NATIONAL BOARD: The National Board shall consist of the National President, National Vice President, National Board of Directors

1. NATIONAL PRESIDENT & MINISTRY COORDINATOR Chairperson, Overseer, Encourager, Ministry(Article IV, Section 1)

2. NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT - Public Relations and rules

3. NATIONAL DIRECTORS - (no less than 2 or more than 4 people ) Correspondence, Records, Finances.

* GENERAL BOARD: Shall consist of current National Board Officers, Advisory Board Chairperson and Chapter Presidents.

* CHAPTER BOARD: Shall consist of Chapter President & Ministry Coordinator. Previous Chapter President will serve an advisor.

1. CHAPTER PRESIDENT – Supervises all aspects of events. IE: Ministry, Scheduling, Committee’s and their communication with National Board, Arena booking and finances.

2. MINISTRY COORDINATOR - Ministry (see Article IV, Section 1) Supervises and directs Event Ministry Team.

3. EVENT MINISTRY TEAM – Group of hands on men & women who will be on site at approved NCBRA event.

* ADVISORY BOARD: The Advisory Board shall consist of no less than three Spiritual Advisors. Past National Officers with previous National President serving as Advisory Board Chairperson and will hold the only vote for this Board.

SECTION 2 APPLICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

1. The existing National Board will review and approve applications for Chapter President and Ministry Coordinator. (1 Timothy 3)

2. An officer’s term length shall be for a minimum period of two years

3. Members must present a resume and application to the NCBRA office by September 1 of each election year in order to be eligible for office.

4. The new officers will assume their office after the National Finals and/or before December 1^st of each appointment year.

5. All current National Board members will vote for National President, National Vice President and National Directors.

6. A National President position requires a minimum of two (2) years, 1 term, and prior service on the National Board.

SECTION 3 TERM EXTENSION OR REMOVAL OF OFFICERS

1. General Board may extend the term of any officer with a two-thirds vote.

2. If any General officer fails to fulfill the duties of his/her office, the National Board, with two-thirds approval, shall have the authority to terminate said officer. The remaining National Officers shall appoint a new officer to complete the term. This shall be done within 30 days of the exiting board member's termination.

SECTION 4 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP

1. We ask that each officer be a born again Christian, able to give testimony of his/her belief in Jesus Christ as his/her Lord and Savior.

2. We ask that each officer has a goal to have his/her home in God's order and he/she should have the support of his/her family.

3. We ask the officers to state and believe that the Bible, the full Gospel, is the absolute authority from God for conducting our lives, businesses and ministries.

4. We ask that each officer have a desire to do the will of God, be submitted to Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, and accept the value of the baptism and infilling of the Holy Spirit.

5. We ask each officer to fill out an application form to be turned in to the NCBRA National Office.

SECTION 5 BUSINESS MEETINGS

1 There will be a minimum of four General Board* meetings each year. Meetings of the General Board* will be held, with a 14 day

notice, at such a time and place designated by the direction of the National President.

2 The members of the National Board may call a meeting of their board at any given time. The reason for the meeting must be stated. The meeting may be in person or by phone.

3 At any meeting of the officers held in accordance with the forgoing provisions as to notice, the officers attending such meeting, present in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum of the members for all purposes.

4 The National Board shall appoint a secretary at all National Board and National Board meetings.

5 At all National Board meetings the National acting secretary shall keep a tape recording and / or minutes.

6 Travel assistance, with Board approval, may be provided for General Board members attending mandatory meetings.

7 Meetings to be held following Roberts Rules of Order.

8 Chapter Presidents are required to attend all General Board meetings. Chapter Presidents must notify National Board of Directors in advance, if sending a representative or proxy. If National Directors are not notified, the Chapter President will forfeit all voting rights at that meeting.

9 NCBRA will provide, upon request, to any members a quarterly financial report.

ARTICLE III

SECTION 1 CHAPTERS

1. A CHAPTER is a fellowship where a group comes together in agreement with the NCBRA mission and purpose. The area of a new chapter will be determined by the General Board, and a Chapter President will be appointed.

2. National Board may approve the addition of Chapters as needed.

3. Chapter Presidents will take office according to Article II Section 2 – Applications and Appointments. The Chapter President in agreement with the National Board then may appoint a Ministry Coordinator. Together they will then establish Event Ministry Teams.

4. Each Chapter must have at least one Event Ministry Team. Chapter President will submit an EM Team list to the NCBRA National Board for approval.

5. Each Chapter will have their own insurance and will be under the covering of the NCBRA federal identification number.

6. Each Chapter must show proof of Insurance by Jan. 1 of current year.

7. Event Financial Report must be sent to National Office within 10 days of an event.

8. All Chapters must use official NCBRA forms for information required by the National Office. (Event Report, membership sponsorship and receipt forms.)

9. Chapters are required to submit membership forms within 7 days of receipt.

10. Chapters must use the entry fees and payouts according to NCBRA By-laws.

11. All money from any approved NCBRA event must be deposited into the main Bank of America NCBRA account within 4 days of the show.

12. All membership fees, added money and donations must be reported to the National Office within 7 days of receipt.

13. Ministry Coordinator will take an offering at each event with a love offering to be given to the guest ministry.

14. Chapters must submit yearly show calendar to the National Office 30 days prior to their first show.

15. Chapters are required to have an e-mail address and a facsimile machine (fax) available and must ensure that the National Board has the information.

ARTICLE IV

SECTION 1 PRESENTATIONS

1. There will be a presentation of the Gospel at every NCBRA event and a call for Salvation.

2. The Ministry Coordinator will be responsible for bringing in the ministries to present the Gospel.

A. Guidelines for selecting a guest ministry.

1. Ministry Coordinator and the other General Board members will seek God's will through prayer.

2. Ministry Coordinator will personally interview prospective guest ministries.

3. Ministry Coordinator will discuss subject matter with prospective guest ministries.

4. Ministry Coordinator will check references.

5. Ministry Coordinator will advise guest ministries of the time allotment.

SECTION 2 FORMAT AND CLASSES

We will run barrels in a divisional format; see Standing Rules.
We will run poles in a divisional format; see Standing Rules.

ARTICLE V

SECTION 1 APPLICATION AND APPROVAL

Anyone desiring to hold a sanctioned or co-sanction event with NCBRA will need to do so through approval from the National Board.

ARTICLE VI

SECTION 1 CHAPTER CELEBRATION EVENT

1. Each state chapter may have a yearly Celebration event to bless the local member/partners who support NCBRA in the preaching of the Gospel.

2. This will be an invitational barrel race with eligibility based on rider being a member/partner of NCBRA. .

ARTICLE VII

SECTION 1 AMENDMENTS

1. The NCBRA by-laws may be amended at any meeting of the NCBRA General Board by a two-thirds vote, changes to be effective immediately. Standing rule changes will be effective beginning January of the New Year.

These By-Laws were approved on February 9, 1997 by:

Crystal Logan Sandee Deines Trudy Chapman