Membership Information

TYPES OF KHSI MEMBERSHIP

1. Regular/Voting Membership – This is the typical membership needed for individuals, couples, partners, farms, families and corporations for the purpose of registering Katahdins, being listed on our membership lists and receiving the newsletter. A “Regular” membership is entitled to one vote in KHSI elections. A regular membership entitles the member to register sheep in the name of a person under 18 for purposes of 4-H and FFA shows.

2. Associate Membership – A membership category for individuals who do not own a KHSI Registered Sheep, but want to belong to KHSI to receive the Katahdin Hairald (newsletter), have their name listed in the KHSI membership rolls, and/or to advertise commercial Katahdins for sale at the KHSI website and in the Katahdin Hairald. These members typically have a commercial flock or are upgrading their flock to a KHSI registered flock. Associate members can not vote in KHSI elections. Associate members have all the privileges of regular membership, but voting.

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 “Regular/Voting” KHSI Membership Include:

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

Qualifications for Associate KHSI Membership Include:

1. Pay the annual dues.

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

2006 KHSI Membership Renewal Form

Can’t find your renewal form, then click on the link to download the Renewal Form - 2006 KHSI Membership Renewal Form

2006 KHSI Membership Fees –

USA $ Canadian $

Regular Voting Membership $50.00 $50.00

Associate Membership $50.00 $50.00

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.