Membership Information

 

 

 

TYPES OF KHSI MEMBERSHIP

 

1.   Voting Membership – A “Voting” membership can be an individual, family, farm/ranch, organization, business/corporation or partnership that is interested in the Katahdin breed or owns Katahdin sheep. This is the typical membership needed for registering Katahdins, being listed on the membership list of Katahdin Hair Sheep International (KHSI), advertising sheep for sale at the KHSI Website and in the Katahdin Hairald magazine and receiving our Katahdin Hairald magazine. Members may own registered and/or commercial Katahdins or have an interest in the Katahdin breed. A regular membership entitles the member to register sheep in the name of a family member or individual under 19 years of age (typically for 4-H and FFA shows and/or projects).

 

2.   Youth – Youth membership is for individuals that are less than 19 years of age. It is valid until January 1st following the 19th birthday. Youth membership provides all the benefits of the regular voting membership except voting privileges.  Youth members can register, record and transfer sheep at member prices, but “Youth Membership is free”. NOTE:  Youth may have their own separate membership and flock prefix or they can be part of their Family’s Voting Membership. If part of the Family Membership, youth can still register sheep in their name using the Family’s Flock Prefix. If part of the Family Membership, a separate youth application should not be filed.

 

 

KATAHDIN HAIR SHEEP INTERNATIONAL ETHICS COMMITMENT:

            As a member of Katahdin Hair Sheep International I will:

·        In all activities as a member demonstrate a high standard of integrity;

·        Extend to all sheep under my care the benefit of a high standard of animal husbandry;

·        Maintain orderly and clear sheep identifications and birth records that insure confidence in the pedigree of animals submitted for registration and recordation;

·        Offer for registration only animals of good quality meeting the standards specified by the association bylaws and rules;

·        Deal in all transactions regarding Katahdin sheep--with members of the association and, more particularly, with breeding stock customers--with fairness and consideration, including a willingness and commitment to make restitution as agreed to between buyer and seller for any animal that fails to perform as specified in sale negotiations or for which permanent registration, as a condition of such sale, is rejected;

·        As a representative of KHSI, educate breeding stock customers about the characteristics of Katahdin sheep and the policies and services offered by the association;

·        Be prompt in registering, recording, and transferring all animals sold;

·        Make decisions which support the long-term viability of the Katahdin breed, its producers, and their customers;

·        Promote Katahdins in ways that strengthen the credibility of the breed and its breeders;

·        Support and uphold the bylaws and standards of Katahdin Hair Sheep International.

 

Qualifications for “Voting” KHSI Membership Include:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Pay the annual dues.
  3. Sign, submit, and adhere to the Membership Form/KHSI Ethics Commitment.

Qualifications for “Youth” KHSI Membership Include:

1. Sign, submit, and adhere to the Membership Form/KHSI Ethics Commitment.

2. Youth Membership category is valid until January 1st following their 19th birthday.

 

2009 KHSI Membership Renewal Form

 

Can’t find your renewal form? KHSI will be mailing and emailing the new renewal form in early January 2009. At that time, KHSI will post an updated Renewal Form for 2009.

 

2009 KHSI Membership Fees –

                                                                   USA $                         Canadian $

Regular Voting Membership             $50.00                             $50.00

Youth Membership                          $ 0.00                              $ 0.00

           

KHSI Hair Coat Inspector Certification Requirements

  1. Maintain membership in good standing in KHSI for at least two full years (24 months) with current year's dues paid.
  2. Complete an inspector training session and examination offered at Annual Gatherings and other times approved by the Board of Directors.

The term of certification is three years. Certification can be renewed at that point or earlier by re-examination. "Permanent" inspector certification requires one certification renewal a minimum of three years after the first, plus continuous KHSI membership.