FEES & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Membership, Services & Fees Schedule
This schedule outlines membership categories, registry service fees, payment handling, transparency practices, and refund policies for the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat Registry (HSFGR). A clear financial structure ensures fairness, transparency, and sustainability.
PURPOSE OF FEES & MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
Fees exist to:
Sustain registry operations
Fund shows, youth programs, and inspections
Support database development and maintenance
Ensure long-term viability of HSFGR
Membership Types & Annual Fees
Individual Membership (initial + renewal; renews annually) – $35/year
Youth Membership (ages 5–18; initial + renewal; renews annually) – $15/year
Required for youth programs & showmanship
Does not include voting rights
Lifetime Membership (one-time; includes voting rights and full member privileges) – $525
Non-transferable
Lifetime Membership is priced to reflect a long-term commitment to the registry and to support future programs. A portion may be reserved for long-term program funding (example: show support/youth initiatives).
Registration & Record Services
Per-Goat Registration Fees
Doe Registration — $15/head
Buck Registration — $25/head
Buck registration fees are higher by design to encourage intentional breeding decisions and discourage indiscriminate use of unproven males. Structural correctness and soundness come first.
Wether Registration — $10/head
Herd Registration Pack (6+ goats, one submission)
Does — $13/head
Bucks — $23/head
Wethers — $9/head
Conditions:
Herd Pack applies to 6+ goats submitted together in one complete submission.
Incomplete submissions revert to standard fees until all required info is received.
Transfers
Transfer Fee (filed within a defined time, e.g., 60 days) — $10/head
Required Reporting
Kidding Reports (per kidding) — FREE (required)
Pet-Only Reporting — FREE (required)
If later moved to Pet-Only designation, registration fees will not be refunded.
Certificates
Duplicate or Replacement Certificates — $10/copy
(If the error was HSFGR’s, replacement is free.)
MIE: Mentor / Inspect / Evaluate (fees vary by region/travel)
Individual Rate — $20/head
Herd Rate (6+ goats) — $15/head
Shows, Sanctioning & Licensing
Show Sanction Fee — $40/show
Show Packet (judge sheets, signage, digital materials) — Free to hosts
Nationals / Finals Entry Fees — Set annually
Judge / Evaluator Licensing
Licensing — $25
Renewal — $15/year
PAYMENT METHODS
HSFGR accepts the following forms of payment – coming soon
Returned checks incur a $35 service fee.
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
HSFGR commits to:
• Annual financial summaries available to members upon request
• Clear breakdown of major expenses
• Secure accounting practices
• No use of funds for personal benefit
Registry funds are used solely to support operations and programs. Fees may be adjusted annually.
REFUND POLICIES
Refunds are granted under these conditions:
• Duplicate payment
• Registration submitted in error before processing
• Event cancellation (host fault)
• Incorrect fees charged
No refunds granted for:
• Membership dues
• Show entries after deadlines
• Animals failing MIE (Evaluations)
• Voluntary withdrawal from the registry
FUNDING PROGRAMS
HSFGR may allocate budget for:
• Regional show support grants
• Youth scholarships
• Educational clinics
•Mentor/Inspect/Evaluate (MIE) travel stipends
Programs are announced annually.
FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT
Financial misconduct includes:
• Misuse of registry funds
• Theft, fraud, or falsification
• Unauthorized spending
• Failure to submit appropriate receipts
Misconduct may result in:
• Removal from leadership
• Loss of membership
• Legal action (if applicable)