re registering within 30 days

[forestblaze]

at the present time there is no cost to the breeder to notify the birth of a calf (other than a postage stamp) but there is a cost to the society in as much as they have to spend time on opening the envolope and in puting the information into the system and then printing a registration document and send it to the breeder, so not only does the time have to be paid for so does the return postage.
I have drafted a programme that should cut all this out for any member that has a computor and is conected to the internet, whilst the society will have to pay a computor expert (which I am definatly not) to put this in place I would consider that this cost would be covered within the second if not the first year of operation and in future years there would be a very reasonable finacial not to mention time saving to the DCS.
also by this method the herd book could also be available on screen which would mean we could have up to date details not ones that are at best a year out of date when we get them,also this would save the DCS money, at present we pay for the herd book in january and ten moths later are still waiting for it who has the bank interest on those £10's.
my suggested idea will be put before the new council and hopefully they will take it on board and not just discard it.
Bill Osborne, Forest of Dean.

[Martin]

Ann,
I did not mention the £10 fee for registering animals, only the time and effort needed to send the information within the time period. I am sure if we all sent in birth notifications first and apply for the pedigree registration a few months down the line when we can see the potential of our animals the DCS will find a way of changing how they do things. For a start there will be less animals registered (I have two heifers that are registered that will end up in the freezer as I don't think they are good enough to breed from) and there will be twice as much work for the office as they will have to do the job twice! a good incentive to look for change I think.
Fees are a totally different issue, I think the problem with them is whether the individual feels they are getting value for money, to be able to afford to pay does not enter into it.
If you think you pay too much then say so, the topic has been aired before and will be aired again. We all have veiws on the subject and I won't be afraid of voicing mine, I've been shot down in flames on this forum before for expressing an unpopular point of view, I'm sure it won't be the last time it happens, I'll just put my tin hat on a bit earlier next time.
Martin.
Medway Valley Dexters. In the Garden of England.

[Peter thornton]

Martin, don't forget that registration of a female costs £40 after the 30 days, even if birth notified. If you leave it until after 12 months then it costs £100.

[groubearfarm]

It seems I am the only new member of Council, not to have served before, I feel I have a tremendous amount to get to grips with. I wish I had been voted into the position as I would feel I had the support of the membership rather than the few who pursuaded me to stand.

I think it vital that Council always remember they represent the membership and their purpose is to promote the Dexter breed. The way forward is through democracy and not a few members shouting loudest. There is obviously a difference of opinion from the people who follow this forum, we need to get to the grass roots and determine what the membership wants and what can practically be done.
Fiona