ORIGINAL: STLPilot
It's ok your club will not allow the PPP, that's one of reasons that PPP came into existence. The AMA made this program very simple to understand. Like I said, some get, others refuse too get it. But only time will tell if you one day HAVE too add the PPP's to your club bylaws. Right now it's easy to say ... no I won't. In the future it may not be that easy.
I don't think the AMA could or would ever force clubs to accept PP members. It is my understanding that existing AMA charter clubs can have an open or closed membership. Open membership means anyone can join the club, as long as they have an AMA card, pay the club dues, obey the safety rules, etc. Closed membership means only certain people are allowed to join the club (up to the club officers, BOD, membership vote, etc.), and the club can refuse anyone they wish for any reason. The AMA dictates that any member of a charter club MUST be a current member of the AMA, and now with the PPP, clubs can also accept PP members as well, if they wish to do so.