Chapter 3 ­ Fund Raising and Help from the Outside

There are a number of International, National, and Circuit or Statewide organizations that can assist. Make contact with these associations, get acquainted with what they have to offer and take advantage of their resources.

Here are a few to get you started.

1. United States Polo Association (USPA)
Mr. David Cummings, Executive Director
771 Corporate Drive Suite 505
Lexington, KY 40503
Office (800) 219-1000
Fax (859) 219-0520
Email: cummings@uspolo.org
Web Page: www.uspolo.org

Purpose: The USPA is the National Organization for polo in the United States, governing body of the sport and a) makes the rules, b) issues handicaps, c) sponsors the tournaments, and d) provides communication for the sport of polo in the United States.

2. Polo Training Foundation (PTF)
Mr. Daniel M. Scheraga, Executive Director
70 Clinton Street
Tully, NY 13159
Telephone: 888-PTF-POLO (783-7656)
Fax: 315-696-8036
Email: dannypolo@aol.com

Purpose: To establish and administer a series of funds, including memorial, advisory, international, endowment, intercollegiate/interscholastic, and others. These funds are dedicated to support Polo in collegiate or scholastic sports curriculums, promote international goodwill through Polo competition, and above all, encourage development and sportsmanship through teaching young people the principles of the game of Polo.

3. American International Polo Foundation (AIPF)
Ms. Sandy Herron, Secretary
205 Lambert Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Office: (805) 695-0141
Fax: (805) 695-0522
Email: sandyherron@aol.com
Web Page: www.PCCPolo.com
Purpose: A Tax Free Foundation to receive donations used toward funding U.S. players to train and travel overseas for international competitions.

4. Pacific Coast Youth Polo Association (PCYPA)
Mr. Doug Reeder, President
4756 Camino del Rey
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2021
Home (805) 964-1181
Fax (805) 964-7263
Office (805) 964-1181
E-mail: dlr@rain.org

Purpose: A tax-free foundation created to receive donations to assist youth polo players at entry level and beyond on California's Central Coast.

5. California Equestrian Polo Association (CEPA)
Mr. Andre Huertas, Co-founder and Treasurer
University of Southern California, Robotics And Intelligent Systems
% USC IRIS PHE 212
3737 U.S.C. Watt Way University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0273
Work (213) 740-6438
Fax (213) 740-7877
E-mail huertas@iris.usc.edu

Purpose: A tax-free foundation created to receive donations to assist youth polo players at entry level and beyond in Southern California.

6. Pacific Coast Circuit Governor's Office
Patrick M. Nesbitt, Governor
205 Lambert Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Office: (805) 695-0141
Fax: (805) 695-0522
Email: PMNesbitt@aol.com
Web Page: www.PCCPolo.com

Purpose: As representative of the membership, be the primary force pressing the Association the realization of its opportunities for service and fulfillment of its obligations to all its constituencies. (USPA Governor's Handbook)

7. Lieutenant Governor (appointed) Northern Clubs in Pacific Coast Circuit
Ted Schlosser
Silicon Valley Polo Club
1290 Matsen Ave
Gilroy, CA 94063
Work (650) 761-1515
Home (650) 364-9593
Fax (650) 761-1520

Purpose: To be the eyes and ears as the Governor's presence in Northern Pacific Coast Circuit clubs.

8. Lieutenant Governor (appointed) Southern Clubs in Pacific Coast Circuit
Russ Sheldon
Poway Valley Riders Assoc.
14325 Midland Road
Poway, CA 93064
Club (619) 336-3714
Fax [619](748) 7037
Home (858) 748-7037
Home Fax (858) 679-9640
Work (323) 848.7300
E-mail: 1polonut@cox.net

Purpose: To be the eyes and ears as the Governor's presence in Southern Pacific Coast Circuit clubs. Specializing in Arena Polo, web site development assistance, and calendar of tournaments.

9. Coordinator/Mentors for the Pacific Coast Circuit
Cal Poly ­ Brian Campos E-mail BCAMPOS@freshdelmonte.com Tel. (562) 777-1157 Fax(562)777-1137
U.C. Davis ­ Audrey Clifton Email SunnyandSassy@aol.com
USC ­ Ardeshir Radpour Email radpour@tridian.com
Westmont ­ Christine Kimes Email polodeva@aol.com
Stanford ­ Greg Wolf Email wolf@yahoo.com
Santa Barbara City College ­ Unassigned

Purpose: To stabilize interest, stimulate participation, and encourage growth in the collegiate polo club programs in the USPA Circuits. To assist with coordination between interested parties, fund raising, maintaining a presence with the school administration, and recruitment assistance on a year round basis.

10. The Federation of International Polo (FIP)
Ambassador Glen Holden, President
9663 Santa Monica Boulevard PMB 848
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA
Phone: 1-310-472-4312
Fax:1-310-472-5220
E-mail: fippolo@aol.com
Purpose: (reprinted from their web site)

FIP is the driving force behind international polo and the advancement of the sport in all countries of the world.
FIP is the officially recognized federation representing the sport of polo by the International Olympic Committee.
FIP produces the International Rules of Polo, presented by agreement of the Argentine, Hurlingham, and the United States Polo Associations.
FIP has produced five World Championships played every three years and now has set plans for the Sixth World Championship in Australia 2001.
FIP has produced more than 35 Ambassadors' Cups since 1987 where delegates and Ambassadors from around the world meet to conduct business of the sport and join together to play in an Ambassador's Cup tournament.
FIP encourages the teaching and playing of children's polo. FIP sponsors international tournaments or schools of polo for children age 14 and under.
FIP has established an International Fund. Through this fund, FIP will send coaches, lists of polo pony breeders and suppliers, trainers of ponies and players to countries to assist the sport of polo in member countries. This furthers the ability of FIP to assist countries to build and expand better polo and provide more benefits for FIP membership.

Table of Contents| Forward | Chapter 1: Getting Started | Chapter 2: Contacts | Chapter 3: Fund Raising & Help | Chapter 4: Mentoring Coordinator | Chapter 5: Marketing ProgramChapter 6: Safety Around Horses | Chapter 7: Riding Preparations | Chapter 8: Code of Conduct | Chapter 9: Sample By Laws | Chapter 10: Summer Horse Lease | Chapter 11: CoChair-Member Duties | Chapter 12: CoChair - Team Duties | Chapter 13: Public Relations Chair | Chapter 14: Horse Manager Duties | Chapter 15: Horse Donation Program |Attachment Sample -Handbook By Sue Sally Hale