How to Create a Private Membership Association (PMA) — and Why Every Club Needs One
In today’s world, whether you’re running a bike club, car club, motorcycle club, dog club, barbershop group, or social community, there’s one powerful legal strategy most leaders overlook: forming a Private Membership Association (PMA).
A PMA is not just another legal entity. It is a sovereign, private contract-based structure that allows your group to operate outside of public jurisdiction and regulatory overreach. Whether you’re gathering for rides, hosting private events, or offering exclusive services to your members, a PMA can safeguard your community, your mission, and your legacy.
The Power of Private Domain Protections
A PMA operates under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution — specifically, the Freedom of Association — and the Contract Clause (Article I, Section 10), which protects private agreements from interference. By operating as a PMA, you step into the private domain where your activities, member agreements, and internal governance are secured by common law principles and constitutional law.
Unlike public-facing corporations or nonprofits, a PMA allows you to serve your members without submitting to unnecessary statutes or public regulations that may not align with your organization’s purpose.
Why This Applies to YOU
If you’re part of any group that offers services, hosts events, or organizes members—this model applies to you:
- Motorcycle Clubs: Protect your rides, gatherings, and member affairs under private law.
- Car Clubs: Keep your private car shows, meet-ups, and fundraising events exclusive and protected.
- Dog Clubs: Host training events, competitions, or private member activities in the private domain.
- Barbershop or Lifestyle Clubs: Create exclusive services and programs while preserving your group’s privacy.
- Social Clubs & Networking Groups: Avoid the liability and risk that comes from operating “in the public.”
The #1 Advantage: Sovereignty
At its core, a PMA is about sovereignty and freedom of contract. It provides you with the legal infrastructure to manage your organization internally while limiting external interference.
But There’s More…
You may be wondering: How do you create one? What documents do you need? How do you protect your PMA from being dragged back into public jurisdiction?
These are exactly the insights we dive deep into inside ZeroPoint University’s PMA Master Course.
But There’s More…
You may be wondering: How do you create one? What documents do you need? How do you protect your PMA from being dragged back into public jurisdiction?
These are exactly the insights we dive deep into inside ZeroPoint University’s PMA Master Course.
We’ll show you step-by-step how to:
• Draft private contracts and bylaws.
• Establish private banking.
• Build internal arbitration processes.
• Keep your operations sovereign and secure.
Ready to Protect What You’ve Built?
Thousands of organizations are waking up to the power of the PMA model. Don’t let yours fall behind.
Visit ZeroPointUniversity.com and enroll today to learn how to fully protect your club, group, or private organization.
Visit ZeroPointUniversity.com and enroll today to learn how to fully protect your club, group, or private organization.
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