FAQs Regarding Temporary Amateur Applications

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1 FAQs Regarding Temporary Amateur Applications 1. What if an exhibitor comes to my show without an Amateur or Novice card? The exhibitor has two choices: Either complete the temporary application with applicable fees made payable to APHA OR they can only be allowed to compete in the Open division. 2. What if the exhibitor says they have a current Amateur/Novice card, but left it at home or can t find it? (i.e. needing a replacement card) The exhibitor again has two choices: If they cannot show you their card or a copy per Rule AM-015, they can either fill out the temporary application with all fees made payable to APHA OR they can only be allowed to compete in the Open division. YES, this means they will be required to pay the full price for the temporary card (with the Rush fee) in order to exhibit that day. HOWEVER, if it is determined that they have a current card once the application is in the office, a refund will be issued in the amount of $10. They will only be charged for a duplicate card and rush fee. 3. What if they brought their renewal form with them to the show and they want to compete? Renewal forms should not be accepted. Refer to Question #1. They will HAVE to fill out the temporary application in order to receive the perforated temporary card to carry with them. This application will be used in lieu of the renewal form. Rush fee will apply. 4. What if they applied for a temporary card at a previous show and have not received an original card from APHA yet, but want to exhibit with their temporary card? This is acceptable. You will need to make a copy of the temporary card for your files as well as a copy to insert into the envelope coming to the APHA with your show results. This extra step will be beneficial to our staff when processing shows. 5. What if a Novice is unsure of his/her Novice status or points on file with APHA or other breeds? If the exhibitor cannot verify points prior to handing you the application, rather than running the risk of being disqualified from the show, we STRONGLY suggest they show Amateur only (they can fill out the application as Novice though) and wait for their Novice card while APHA verifies Novice eligibility. If they show Novice and we find they are ineligible, they will be disqualified. ***Being more safe than sorry might prevent your show from presenting a Novice High Point award to an exhibitor only to find out from APHA they were not eligible. 6. What if they are totaling their fees and are not sure if their APHA membership is up to date? Our suggestion is if they aren t certain their membership is current, have them add the $40 membership in. APHA will be glad to refund them once we verify that information. This will eliminate the delay of show results being posted due to Amateur balances due. Refunds can be processed approximately two weeks after we have processed the applications (which will be the first thing processed from the show results packet once they are received from you) OR they can call the APHA office the next business day to either verify their membership status or pay the membership fees over the phone if needed with credit card information. New for 2015: Effective January 1, 2015, all exhibitors must have a current individual membership to be eligible to show. Joint and/or farm/ranch memberships will no longer satisfy the membership requirement.

2 7. What do I need to know about the newly-approved APHA Walk-Trot division? If your show offers APHA-approved Amateur Walk-Trot classes, exhibitors in this division can ONLY show in these classes in addition to halter, in-hand, longe line classes, pleasure driving, and eligible showmanship classes for the year. They MUST have a current Amateur Walk-Trot card (Amateur or Novice Amateur cards are not acceptable). For complete rules see Rule AM-300. New for 2015: Amateur WT exhibitors can exhibit a non-owned horse. However, any points earned will not count toward APHA awards and recognitions. 8. Can exhibitors change status from Novice to Walk-Trot or visa-versa at the show? Yes, they can do so at the show for a fee of $30 ($5 duplicate card fee + $25 rush fee) BUT they can only change from WT to Novice Amateur/Amateur ONE TIME in a calendar year so they MUST understand that once they ve done so, they cannot switch again until January 1, Once the temporary application is filled out, is there anything I should check especially closely? Yes. Make sure that the exhibitor is directly related to the owner of the horse being shown. They must be related to the owner and all joint owners listed or they will be disqualified (see Rule AM.020). Additionally, if they have won a World or Reserve World Championship with any breed, they are not eligible to show Novice in that particular category. It is the EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITY to give all associations AND points earned on their applications. Remember Please be cautious with these temporary applications the primary goal is still for them to bring their cards to the shows. If a spectator wishes to purchase an Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot card, you can print one from apha.com/forms or advise them to contact APHA for a regular application and have them fax or mail it to APHA on their own behalf. Please make sure the application is filled out completely. This will help ensure that the show results are posted in a more timely manner. Complete the enclosed Temporary Amateur Application Summary Sheet that indicates how many applications you took at the show and return it with the show results. ALL temporary applications completed at the show will incur a $25 rush fee. Be sure to complete your portion of the temporary card on the second page and give it to the exhibitor. These are proof that they paid for it and are good for 45 days if they attend another show before they receive their card. Fees Temporary card ($15 + $25 rush) = $40 Temporary card AND APHA Membership ($15 + $25 rush + $40 membership) = $80

3 Page 4.2 Name Temporary Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot Application Summary Instructions: **Show management must complete and forward this form to APHA with Show results. **List all Amateur/Novice Amateur cards applied for at the show. **Keep a copy for your records and send original to APHA. **Each temporary application incurs a $25 Rush fee. **Show management will be billed for any fees not charged to individuals. City, State Amateur / APHA ID # (if known) Amateur/Nov Am/ Walk-Trot card fee PLUS APHA membership = $80 (includes Rush fee) Amateur/Nov Am/ Walk-Trot card fee only = $40 (includes Rush fee) Amount Paid Date of Show: City and state where show was held: Show secretary signature: Total <2012>

4 2015 Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot Temporary Card Application American Paint Horse Association P.O. Box u Fort Worth, Texas (817) u Fax (817) apha.com/amateur u amateur@apha.com See Rule AM-205 for Novice Amateur Eligibility See Rule AM-300 for complete Walk-Trot rules COMPLETE APPLICATION IN FULL Omitting information will delay processing Horse Show Secretary Use Only: Date: Location: City, State A. B. I am applying for: n Amateur Card n Novice Amateur Card (includes Am & Nov Am) n Walk-Trot Card I understand that I can only show Walk-Trot classes (PLUS Showmanship, Halter and In-Hand classes) at apha-approved shows. Indicate Age Group: n years - Classic n 45 years and older - Masters Please note: Applicants must be at least 19 years old as of January 1, APHA Member ID# (if known): Effective January 1, 2015, all exhibitors must have a current individual membership to be eligible to show. Joint and/or farm/ranch memberships will no longer satisfy the membership requirement. Name: Birth date (Required): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Your occupation: Spouse s name: Spouse s occupation (if horse-related): See Rule AM-010.A.2.b and AM-020.A.3 Name of horse(s) to be exhibited: Owner: Relationship to owner or joint owner: See Rule AM-020 (If not related, state No Relation ) 1) Have you at any time been ineligible for Amateur status according to Rule AM-010.A.2-3? n Yes n No Explain: 2) Have you competed in any equine competition/show at any time? n Yes n No Please circle all that apply: Local/Open Show, 4-H, APHA, AQHA, POA, PtHA, ApHC, IBHA, PHBA, AHA, AMHA, ABRA, NCHA, NRHA, NRCHA, NSBA, NBHA, USEF, PRCA Other: 3) Have you won a World or Reserve World title with any associations? n Yes n No Explain: 4) Were you paid a fee for exhibiting any horse(s) during the past 60 months? n Yes n No If yes, state name and relationship to person making payment: 5) On the table below, please list ALL lifetime performance points, money and World & Reserve World titles you earned with each horse from other equine associations. If no points, titles or money have been earned, please state: None Earned. If only APHA Youth, Amateur and Novice Amateur points have been earned, please state: APHA Youth/Amateur/Novice points only. Please list all names that you have earned points under (maiden name, married name, etc.): Organization Division Class Points, Money & Titles Earned ex: AQHA Nov Am WP 23.5 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Please carefully read the following rules to ensure you meet APHA s Amateur eligibility requirements. WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS (60 MONTHS) I HAVE NOT: Accepted remuneration, directly or indirectly, for riding, training, exhibiting, schooling or driving of horses. Instructed another person or conducted a seminar in riding, driving, training or showing a horse for remuneration; nor solicited for any of the above. Shown, trained or assisted in the training of a horse for which my spouse has accepted any form of payment. Had my expenses paid (including but not limited to lodging, transportation or mileage, etc.) by someone other than family members as listed in rule AM-020. Been approved as a horse show judge by any breed or show association. Judged any horse shows, Open, 4-H, or approved breed/association show for remuneration. In submitting this application for status in the APHA Amateur Program, I affirm that the information contained herein is true and correct. I understand that my status in the APHA Amateur Program and my APHA Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot card is revocable. Should the Association find that, for any reason, I am no longer eligible to compete in APHAapproved Amateur/ Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot classes, I agree to surrender said card to the Association immediately upon request. Furthermore, should I, for any reason, become ineligible to compete as an Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot exhibitor, I will refrain from exhibiting in the corresponding classes, and I agree to voluntarily surrender my APHA Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot card to the Association without request. Failing to do so, I am subject to possible disciplinary action under the Association s general rules. By signing this application for Amateur status, I acknowledge responsibility for knowledge of APHA rules regarding the Amateur program. Signature of Applicant: Date: Note: APHA reserves the right to check all breed / equine registries for any points, money and titles earned. C. FEES Return to the show secretary with appropriate fees made payable to APHA. Any temporary application submitted at an APHA-approved show will incur a $25 rush fee in addition to other applicable fees. All exhibitors must have a current Individual APHA Member ID #. Amateur cards expire on December 31, n Amateur/Novice Amateur or Walk-Trot card $40 $15 + $25 rush fee *must have a current Individual APHA Member ID # n Amateur/Novice Amateur or Walk-Trot card $80 and 1-year Individual APHA membership $55 + $25 rush fee All payments must be made in U.S. funds only. n Cash n Check n Money Order n VISA n MasterCard n American Express If you pay by check, it may be converted into an electronic funds transfer. Credit Card Number Expiration Date Name on Credit Card Signature CVV# REV: 11/14

5 Common Law Marriages For Amateur ownership purposes, APHA recognizes Common Law marriage IF the couple resides in a Common Law State. Those are: ALABAMA COLORADO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IOWA KANSAS MONTANA NEW HAMPSHIRE OKLAHOMA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA TEXAS UTAH Note: Same Sex marriage is not the same as Common Law marriage. As of January 1, 2012, APHA will recognize Same Sex marriage only upon receipt of a legal marriage license. If you have questions, please call the APHA Amateur Department at or amateur@apha.com

6 Memo TO: RE: Show Management and Exhibitors Ownership & Membership Requirements for Youth Exhibitors ********************************************************************** Youth Membership Requirements A current AjPHA membership is required to exhibit in youth classes at an APHA-approved show (Exception: Leadline and Walk-trot). Youth exhibitors must have an individual membership in his or her name. Joint APHA memberships do not qualify and should not be accepted. Youth Ownership Requirements A horse exhibited in youth classes does not have to be owned by the contestant showing the horse. However, in order for a youth to be eligible for APHA points, titles and awards, the horse must be owned by the youth and/or the youth's family (mother, father, stepparent, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, inlaw (brother, sister), legal guardian, grandparent, or step-grandparent), family owned corporation, ranch or farm. New: horses that have a show lease on file may be shown by a youth or direct family member beginning in The exhibitor should have a copy of the papers and a lease certificate from APHA proving the lease is on file and with APHA. If the relationship requirement is not met, APHA points will not be recorded to the horses permanent record. However, APHA points will be recorded to the youth s record to determine novice eligibility. The ownership requirement also does not apply to Leadline and Walk-Trot exhibitors. However, Starting in 2015 Youth WT exhibitors must be current members to be eligible for new APHA WT awards. If you have questions concerning this information, please contact the APHA Performance Department at or the APHA Director of Youth Activities at , extension 436. Thank you.

7 PROCEDURES FOR TEMPORARY YOUTH APPLICATIONS 1. What cards must be presented for an exhibitor to show in youth classes? Leadline no card required Walk-trot no card required. To be eligible for 2015 Year-End awards Walk-trot exhibitors must have current membership 13 & Under AjPHA Membership Card AjPHA Membership Card 18 & Under AjPHA Membership Card Novice Youth AjPHA Membership Card with an unexpired Novice Youth Status designation. 2. What if an exhibitor comes to my show without an AjPHA membership card or without the Novice Youth Status designation on the card? The exhibitor must complete the temporary youth application with applicable fees made payable to the APHA. 3. What if the exhibitor says they have a current AjPHA Membership or Novice Youth Status designation, but they do not have a card? If the exhibitor cannot show you their card(s) or a copy (per rules YP-005.A. and YP-210.A) they must fill out the temporary application. They will be required to pay the full price for the temporary card(s) and any applicable rush fees in order to show that day. 4. What if the exhibitor brought their renewal form with them to the show and they want to compete? Renewal forms should not be accepted. The temporary application must be filled out in lieu of the renewal form. 5. What if they applied for a temporary card at a previous show and have not received an original card from APHA yet? So long as a valid (signed and dated), unexpired temporary card is presented, this is acceptable. Make a copy of the temporary card for your files and a copy to insert into the envelope coming to the APHA with your show results. If the exhibitor cannot present the temporary card, they must fill out the temporary youth application with applicable fees made payable to APHA. 6. What if a youth is unsure of their Novice eligibility or points/titles/earnings with APHA or another recognized equine association? The youth should ONLY show in the 13 & Under, 14-18, or 18 & Under classes until their Novice eligibility is determined. They may contact the Director of Youth Activities for assistance. **NOTE** Credit Cards are the preferred method of payment for temporary applications. Cash, money orders, and checks are also acceptable methods of payment. Checks for temporary applications should be made payable directly to APHA.

8 YOUTH TEMPORARY APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Instructions: **Show Management must complete and forward this form to APHA with show results. **List all Novice Youth Cards and AjPHA Memberships applied for at show. **Keep a copy for your records and send the original to APHA **Each Novice Youth Card application MUST incur a $25 rush fee (included in fee schedule below). Name City, State AjPHA Membership Number CHECK ONE OPTION: Novice Youth and AjPHA Novice Membership Youth Only $60.00 $40.00 Membership Only $20/$40/$100 Payment Method Amount Paid TOTAL Date of Show: City and state where show was held: Show secretary signature:

9 2015 Youth Temporary Card Application American Paint Horse Association P.O. Box u Fort Worth, Texas (817) 834-APHA (2742), ext. 436 u Fax (817) ajpha.com u youth@apha.com COMPLETE APPLICATION IN FULL Omitting information will delay processing. For eligibility requirements see rules YP-010 and YP-205. Horse Show Secretary Use Only: Date: Location: City, State A. B. All exhibitors must be current AjPHA members in order to be eligible to show. I am applying for: n AjPHA membership 1-year 3-year (Must be 18 on January 1 in 3 years) J-Term (Expires December 31 of 18-year-old year) n 2014 Novice Youth Card (Complete Section B) (Novice Youth Card $15 + $25 rush fee) Must present current AjPHA membership card or select membership option above. See Rule YP-255. Expires December 31, 2015 $20 $40 $100 $40 Total $ Return to the show secretary with appropriate U.S. Funds payable to APHA. n Cash n Check/Money Order n VISA n MasterCard n American Express If you pay by check, your check may be converted into an electronic funds transfer. Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: CVV #: Name on Credit Card: Signature: Phone: Novice applicants only must complete the following: 1) Have you competed in any equine competition/shows at any time? n No n Yes 2) If yes, please circle all that apply: Open Shows, 4-H, APHA, AQHA, POA, PtHA, ApHC, IBHA, PHBA, AHA, AMHA, ABRA, NCHA, NRHA, NRCHA, NSBA, USEF, Other: 3) Have you ever won a World or Reserve World Champion title in any equine association? n No n Yes If Yes, list association(s) and class(es) 4) Please list ALL lifetime performance points and money you earned from other equine associations or in APHA Open competition. If only APHA Novice Youth/ Youth points have been earned, please state: Novice Youth/Youth points only. If no points or money have been earned, please state: None earned. AjPHA ID# (if known): Name: Organization Division Class Points, Money & Titles Earned ex: AQHA Nov Youth WP 23.5 Age (as of January 1): Birth Date (Required): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: (Youth or Parent): Name of horse(s) to be exhibited: Owner(s): Relationship to each owner(s) or all joint owner(s): See Rule YP-015.A (If not related, state No Relation ) Note: APHA reserves the right to verify all breed/equine registries for any points, money and titles earned. STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY In submitting this application for the Novice Youth program, I affirm that the information I have listed is correct. I understand that my Novice Youth status is revocable. By signing this application, I accept responsibility for knowledge of APHA rules regarding the Novice Youth program. Signature of youth: Date: Signature of parent/guardian: Date: REV: 11/14

10 *Note: You must be eligible per Rule AM-205.A. in order to compete in the following categories. The categories you are eligible for are noted on the front of this card. APPROVED NOVICE CATEGORIES 1. Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Stake Race 2. Western Riding 3. Jumping, Working Hunter 4. Pleasure Driving, Utility Driving 5. Showmanship 6. Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Heading, Heeling, Steer Stopping 7. Western Pleasure 8. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Horsemanship 10. Hunt Seat Equitation 11. Trail 12. Team Penning, Ranch Sorting 13. Hunter Hack 14. Reining 15. Working Ranch Horse 16. Cutting 17. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 18. Cowboy Mounted Shooting 19. Dressage 20. Working Cow Horse 21. Ranch Pleasure *Note: You must be eligible per Rule AM-205.A. in order to compete in the following categories. The categories you are eligible for are noted on the front of this card. NOVICE YOUTH CATEGORIES APPROVED NOVICE CATEGORIES 1. Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Stake Race 2. Western Riding 3. Jumping, Working Hunter 4. Pleasure Driving, Utility Driving 5. Showmanship 6. Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Heading, Heeling, Steer Stopping 7. Western Pleasure 8. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Horsemanship 10. Hunt Seat Equitation 11. Trail 12. Team Penning, Ranch Sorting 13. Hunter Hack 14. Reining 15. Working Ranch Horse 16. Cutting 17. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 18. Cowboy Mounted Shooting 19. Dressage 20. Working Cow Horse 21. Ranch Pleasure APPROVED NOVICE CATEGORIES 2015 Membership Card Examples 1. Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Stake Race 2. Western Riding 3. Jumping, Working Hunter 4. Pleasure Driving, Utility Driving 5. Showmanship 6. Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Heading, Heeling, Steer Stopping 7. Western Pleasure 8. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Horsemanship 10. Hunt Seat Equitation 11. Trail 12. Team Penning, Ranch Sorting 13. Hunter Hack 14. Reining 15. Working Ranch Horse 16. Cutting 17. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 18. Cowboy Mounted Shooting 19. Dressage 20. Working Cow Horse 21. Ranch Pleasure *Note: You must be eligible per Rule AM-205.A. in order to compete in the following categories. The categories you are eligible for are noted on the front of this card. Note: You must be eligible per Rule YP-205.A. in order to compete in the following categories. The categories you are eligible for are noted on the front of this card. 1. Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Stake Race 2. Western Riding 3. Jumping, Working Hunter 4. No Classes Offered 5. Showmanship 6. Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Heading, Heeling, Steer Stopping 7. Western Pleasure 8. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Horsemanship 10. Hunt Seat Equitation 11. Trail 12. Team Penning, Ranch Sorting 13. Hunter Hack 14. Reining 15. Working Ranch Horse 16. Cutting 17. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 18. Cowboy Mounted Shooting 19. Dressage 20. Working Cow Horse 21. Ranch Pleasure

11 s *Note: Amateur must be eligible per Rule AM-205.A. in order to compete in the following categories. Novice Amateur Categories 1. Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Stake Race 2. Western Riding 3. Jumping, Working Hunter 4. Pleasure Driving, Utility Driving 5. Showmanship 6. Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Heading, Heeling, Steer Stopping 7. Western Pleasure 8. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Horsemanship 10. Hunt Seat Equitation 11. Trail 12. Team Penning, Ranch Sorting 13. Hunter Hack 14. Reining 15. Working Ranch Horse Competition 16. Cutting 17. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 18. Cowboy Mounted Shooting 19. Dressage 20. Working Cow Horse 21. Ranch Pleasure 2015 Temporary Amateur Card Valid for 45 days * Permanent Amateur/Novice Amateur/Walk-Trot card will be issued by APHA upon receipt of completed application n Amateur n years - Classic n Novice Amateur n 45 years and older - Masters n Walk-Trot If novice, are you ineligible for any categories? n No n Yes If so, please list: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Show Secretary: Show Secretary Signature: Show #: Date: Show location: City, State American Paint Horse Association P.O. Box Fort Worth, Texas (817) Fax (817) apha.com/amateur amateur@apha.com s REV: 11/14

12 s Novice Youth Categories *Note: Youth must be eligible per Rule YP-205.A. in order to compete in the following categories. 1. Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Stake Race 2. Western Riding 3. Jumping, Working Hunter 4. No Classes Offered 5. Showmanship 6. Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Heading, Heeling, Steer Stopping 7. Western Pleasure 8. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Horsemanship 10. Hunt Seat Equitation 11. Trail 12. Team Penning, Ranch Sorting 13. Hunter Hack 14. Reining 15. Working Ranch Horse 16. Cutting 17. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences 18. Cowboy Mounted Shooting 19. Dressage 20. Working Cow Horse 21. Ranch Pleasure 2015 Temporary Youth Card Valid for 45 days *Permanent AjPHA membership card and/or Novice Youth card will be issued by APHA upon receipt of completed application. n 1-Year n 3-Year n J-Term n Novice Youth Card If novice, are you ineligible for any categories? n No n Yes If so, please list: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Show Secretary: Show Secretary Signature: Show #: Date: Show location: City, State American Paint Horse Association P.O. Box Fort Worth, Texas (817) , ext. 436 Fax (817) ajpha.com youth@apha.com s REV: 11/14

13 SHORT SHOTS FOR TEMPORARY YOUTH APPLICATIONS ALL temporary applications for Novice Youth Status will incur a $25 Rush fee. Applicants for Novice Youth MUST COMPLETE the SECTION B in its entirety and sign the application! Do not allow Novice Youth applicants to leave the eligibility chart blank. If they have checked yes to any eligibility question, they MUST list at least previously shown horses names and the horses breed. Complete the temporary card in its entirety before separating it from the application. Key points include: the type of temporary card that was purchased, your show number, and the show secretary s name and signature. Return all Temporary Youth applications, applicable fees, and the Temporary Youth Application Summary Sheet with the show results, or earlier if possible. CURRENT FEES Temporary AjPHA Membership Card = $20 Temporary Novice Youth Card: ($15 + $25 Rush) = $40 (Exhibitor MUST present a current AjPHA membership card) Temporary Novice Youth Card and AjPHA Membership Card: ($35 + $25 Rush) =$60

14 SHOW LEASES Highlights of Rule AM-020 and YP-015 Amateurs and Youths are eligible to show leased horses. The lease must be to an individual only. The leased horse may be shown by the Amateur/Youth leasing the horse and the Amateur/Youth lessee s immediate family members (AM-020.A and YP-015.A). Horses may also be shown in the Open division by any exhibitor that is a current APHA member. A Show Lease must be on file with APHA prior to the exhibition of the leased horse in the Amateur & Youth divisions. A Show Lease Certificate from the APHA office must be presented at the time the horse is to be shown by the lessee. Please refer to example Show Lease certificate in this manual for an example. All Show Leases expire on December 31 of the year submitted (unless terminated earlier in writing to the APHA), and must be renewed annually to remain in effect.

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