Statuto – Ranch Gaucho

Statute: Association “Ranch Gaucho ASD APS”

Art. 1 Constitution

1.1. The sports association with legal personality under private law called “Ranch Gaucho Amateur Sports Association for Social Promotion”, in short “Ranch Gaucho ASD APS"pursuant to art. 90 of Law no. 289 of 27 December 2002 and, where applicable, art. 7 of Legislative Decree no. 36 of 28 February 2021 and subsequent amendments and additions, of a social promotion association pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 117 of 3 July 2017, the Civil Code and relevant legislation.

1.2. The Association is governed by this statute (hereinafter, the “Statute”), by the CTS, by the Civil Code and by any other applicable legislation, whether primary or secondary (hereinafter, the “Applicable Legislation”).

1.3. The Association shall disclose its registration details in the register of amateur sports activities and the National Register of the Third Sector in its documents, correspondence, and communications to the public. Furthermore, it may affiliate annually, even simultaneously, with the National Sports Federations, Associated Sports Disciplines, and Sports Promotion Bodies.

1.4. For the conduct of amateur sports activities, the Association complies with the rules and directives of the sports regulatory bodies, with particular reference to the provisions of the CONI as well as the Statutes and Regulations of the national sports federations or sports promotion bodies to which the association is affiliated by resolution of the board of directors.

1.5. The Statute is based on the principle of encouraging, to the greatest extent possible, the participation of Participants in the organization and activities of the Association.

Art. 2 Headquarters

2.1. The association's registered office is located in Civitella, in the municipality of Sellano, in the province of Perugia. Any changes to the registered office may be approved by resolution of the Board of Directors and do not require amendments to the bylaws.

Art. 3 Aims and purposes of the Association

3.1. The association is apolitical and nonpartisan and carries out its activities with the primary aim of promoting and enhancing its environmental and cultural heritage through the stable and principal organization and management of recreational and non-sporting activities practiced on horseback in open spaces such as villages, mountains, hills, countryside, and woods.

3.2. The association is a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to pursuing civic, charitable, and socially beneficial goals in the fields of sport, education, culture, and recreation, primarily for the benefit of its members, their families, or third parties, primarily relying on the volunteer work of its members and/or members of associated organizations.

3.3. In pursuing its goals, the Association is inspired by the democratic principle of participation in amateur sporting activities for social promotion by all under conditions of equality and equal opportunities, through a democratic structure, equal rights for all members, and the elective nature of association positions.

3.4. The association is open to all, without any form or discrimination in access and membership, respecting personal beliefs, and each member and their activities are directed at members, their families, and third parties.

3.5. The association may engage in activities other than those of general interest, provided they are instrumental and secondary to the general interest activities, in compliance with legal constraints. The implementation of activities other than those of general interest is decided by the Administrative Body.

Art. 4 Activities

4.1. To achieve the aforementioned goals, the Association intends to carry out the following activities of general interest:

To organize and manage, primarily, amateur sporting activities, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter t) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of July 3, 2017, with particular reference to the sports and/or disciplines of cross-country equestrianism included in the list attached to Resolution No. 1568 of the CONI National Council of February 14, 2017, or subsequent amendments and additions.
Promote and develop amateur, recreational, and recreational sports activities (equestrian tourism, trekking, etc.) with a view to enhancing the area's environmental and cultural heritage;
Animal-assisted interventions aimed mainly at people with disabilities and/or social disadvantage;
Promoting the practice of horse riding through the organization of non-professional sporting events and demonstrations, and any other initiative useful for the development and dissemination of this activity for the personal, physical, and psychological growth of individuals with disabilities.
Implementation, also in conjunction with the Local Health Authority and local schools, of individual or collective intervention projects of a socio-educational, rehabilitative, recreational and sports nature for minors and adults with disabilities and/or disadvantaged conditions, through the use of horses, facilitated by specialized personnel.
Developing integration and social inclusion programs for children and adults, including those experiencing family and/or social disadvantage, through projects related to agriculture and the animal world, with a particular focus on horses.
The organization and management of cultural, artistic, or recreational activities of social interest, including editorial activities such as the production of brochures, magazines, handbooks, books, and any other type of publication related to equestrian activity.
The establishment of cooperative and collaborative relationships with associations and organizations operating in the same fields with similar or complementary goals, both nationally and internationally.
Promote a culture of friendship, collaboration, and solidarity among members, the joy of sport and team play, and foster social and cultural integration, even among the most disadvantaged groups, fostering integration and social cohesion;
organization of tourist trips and stays, including experiential tourist packages that focus on the relationship between nature and horses;

4.2. The Association may also operate, in accordance with its sporting and social promotion objectives, in one or more of the following sectors of general interest:

social interventions and services pursuant to Article 1, paragraphs 1 and 2, of Law No. 328 of November 8, 2000, and subsequent amendments, and interventions, services, and benefits pursuant to Law No. 104 of February 5, 1992, and Law No. 112 of June 22, 2016, and subsequent amendments, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter a) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of July 3, 2017;
Education, instruction, and professional training, pursuant to Law No. 53 of March 28, 2003, and subsequent amendments, as well as cultural activities of social interest with educational purposes, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter d) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of July 3, 2017. Specifically, it may implement, directly or through co-design, professional training initiatives that serve to bring together a group of people to improve their teamwork skills.
interventions and services aimed at safeguarding and improving environmental conditions and the prudent and rational use of natural resources, as well as the protection of animals and the prevention of stray animals, pursuant to Law No. 281 of 14 August 1991, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter e) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 3 July 2017;
interventions for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage and landscape, pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 42 of 22 January 2004, and subsequent amendments, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter f) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 3 July 2017;
organization and management of cultural, artistic, or recreational activities of particular social interest, including activities, including editorial, for the promotion and dissemination of culture and the practice of volunteering and activities of general interest, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter i) of Legislative Decree no. 117 of 3 July 2017;
organization and management of tourism activities of social, cultural, or religious interest, pursuant to art. 5, paragraph 1, letter k) of Legislative Decree no. 117 of 3 July 2017;
extracurricular training aimed at preventing school dropout and promoting academic and educational success, preventing bullying, and combating educational poverty, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter l) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of July 3, 2017;
commercial, production, promotional, representation, and certification brand licensing activities carried out within or in favor of fair trade supply chains, to be understood as a commercial relationship with a producer operating in a disadvantaged economic area;
social housing, pursuant to the decree of the Ministry of Infrastructure of 22 April 2008, and subsequent amendments, as well as any other temporary residential activity aimed at meeting social, health, cultural, educational, or employment needs, pursuant to art. 5, paragraph 1, letter q) of Legislative Decree no. 117 of 3 July 2017;
Providing food and beverages to members to promote a culture of healthy living and nutrition education, as well as the promotion of social agriculture, pursuant to Article 2 of Law No. 141 of August 18, 2015, and subsequent amendments, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter s) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of July 3, 2017;
charity, distance support, free transfer of food or products pursuant to Law No. 166 of 19 August 2016, as amended, or provision of money, goods, or services to support disadvantaged persons or activities of general interest, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter u) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 3 July 2017;
promotion of the culture of legality, peace among peoples, nonviolence, and unarmed defense, pursuant to art. 5, paragraph 1, letter v) of Legislative Decree no. 117 of 3 July 2017;
promotion and protection of human, civil, social, and political rights, as well as the rights of consumers and users of activities of general interest pursuant to Article 5 of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 3 July 2017, promotion of equal opportunities and mutual aid initiatives, including time banks pursuant to Article 27 of Law No. 53 of 8 March 2000, and solidarity purchasing groups pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 266, of Law No. 244 of 24 December 2007, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter w) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 3 July 2017;
Redevelopment of unused public assets or assets confiscated from organized crime, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, letter z) of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 3 July 2017.

4.3. The Association may engage in activities other than those of secondary importance to the above-mentioned activities of general interest, pursuant to and within the limits set forth in Article 6 of the Third Sector Code. Their identification is approved by the Members' Assembly upon proposal from the Board of Directors. If the association engages in other activities, the Board of Directors must document their secondary and instrumental nature in the financial statements.

Art. 5 Assets and income of the association

5.1. The assets of the Association are constituted by:

from the granting of the right to use the Intellectual Capital called ALFASSA;
from movable and immovable property that could become the property of the association;
from any grants, inheritances, donations and bequests received by the association;
from any reserve funds created with budget surpluses.

5.2. The Association may pursue its own goals and any other instrumental, ancillary, and related activities deemed appropriate to the pursuit of its activities and purposes, thanks to the granting of the right to use the Intellectual Capital called ALFASSA, consisting of a synergistic and integrated set of participated intangible assets capable of generating deferred utility over time, such as:

Development Model; a set of fully interoperable and decentralized models, processes, and procedures capable of generating value through networks of relationships and knowledge.
Organizational Capital: a set of sales tools and software applications that will be decentralized (Open Innovation platforms) to computerize their development processes;
Human Capital: a long-term development program dedicated to experiential and emotional tourism, from which it is possible to derive a set of integrated projects and best practices.
Relational Capital: a set of relationships, mainly made up of companies and other entities with which it will be possible to establish reciprocal partnerships.

5.3. To fulfill its tasks, the Association has the following income:

membership fees and member contributions;
of the income deriving from the management of the assets;
of the income generated in the course of its business;
contributions paid by public or private bodies or administrations;
proceeds from subscriptions and fundraisers, to be used to achieve the statutory purposes.
inheritances, donations and legacies;
public and private contributions;
liberal donations from members and third parties;
income from the provision of agreed services;
capital income;
fundraising pursuant to Article 7 of the Third Sector Code and related ministerial decree;
proceeds from activities other than those secondary and instrumental to activities of general interest pursuant to Article 6 of the Third Sector Code and related ministerial decree;
any other economic resource compatible with the association's objectives and attributable to the provisions of the Third Sector Code.

5.4. The association may also engage in fundraising activities, pursuant to Article 7 of the Third Sector Code, by soliciting donations, bequests, and non-remunerated contributions from third parties to finance its general interest activities. Fundraising activities may also be conducted in an organized and ongoing manner, through solicitations to the public or through the sale or provision of goods or services of modest value, using its own resources and those of third parties, including volunteers and employees, in compliance with the principles of truth, transparency, and fairness in relations with supporters and the public.

5.5. The Board of Directors reserves the right to establish various types of membership fees, in accordance with the right to active and passive participation in the association's life. The Board of Directors annually establishes the minimum membership fee required upon joining the association by those wishing to join, and the annual membership fee, subject to approval by the Assembly.

5.6. Contributions to the initial endowment fund may be of any amount, except for the minimum contributions established above for admission and annual membership, and are in any case non-repayable. Contributions are therefore non-repayable and non-refundable under any circumstances, including in the event of the Association's dissolution, death, termination, withdrawal, or exclusion. A request for reimbursement of any contributions made to the Association as endowment fund contributions may therefore be made.

5.7. The payment does not create any other participation rights and, in particular, does not create undivided participation shares transferable to third parties, either by particular succession or universal succession, or by deed inter vivos or by reason of death.

5.8. Donations are accepted by the Board of Directors, which decides on their use in accordance with the Association's statutory purposes.

5.9. Bequests are accepted with benefit of inventory by the Board of Directors, in accordance with the statutory purposes of the Association.

5.10. The President implements the acceptance resolutions and carries out the related legal acts.

5.11. The assets, in their entirety or in reference to certain funds or reserves, may under no circumstances be distributed among the members, even indirectly, unless the allocation is required by law or made to another Third Sector Entity.

5.12. The Board of Directors shall act with the necessary expertise, prudence, and diligence to safeguard the consistency of the association's assets and shall monitor any decreases in the association's assets and shall promptly adopt any necessary measures prescribed by the Applicable Laws and the self-regulatory provisions.