Categories of Membership & Fees Payable

Type of Membership Victorian Members Interstate/
Overseas members
Full rate Discount:
1 VCA member		 Discount:
2 VCA members
Single A person sixteen (16) years or older, who currently owns a Siberian Husky $42.50 $35.00 n/a $35.00
Dual Any two people, ordinarily entitled to Single membership, who are of the one family resident at the same address, or two people who are partners in the conduct of a kennel having the same prefix in their joint names registered with the VCA (or equivalent Canine governing body for interstate/overseas members) $55.00 $47.50 $40.00 $40.00
Family Not more than two people ordinarily entitled to Single membership, plus one or more persons ordinarily entitled to Junior membership, who ordinarily reside in the same household $60.00 $52.50 $45.00 $45.00
Associate Associate members are not entitled to hold office and have no voting rights. A person who does not own a Siberian Husky can only apply for and be granted Associate Membership $0.00 $0.00 n/a $0.00
Junior A person under the age of sixteen (16) years. Junior members are not entitled to hold office and have no voting rights $37.50 $30.00 n/a $30.00
Newsletter Subscription to Pawprints newsletter only. This does not confer any other benefits of membership. Note that newsletter subscription is included as a part of all other membership classes $30.00 n/a n/a $30.00

Fees quoted include any applicable joining fees. Note that payments made by credit card attract a small surcharge (currently 4.4%.)

Conditions of Membership

Frequently Asked Questions about Membership

Why do I have to pay a higher fee if I am not a VCA member?
From 2005, the VCA is charging all affiliate clubs a fee of for all members who are not also members of the VCA. This is to fund the increased cost of providing Public Liability and Accident insurance coverage to members of affiliate clubs. The SHCV Inc. is recovering the cost of this levy by passing the cost directly on to the affected members.
Why don't VCA members also have to pay an insurance levy?
Insurance coverage for VCA members is paid for directly through their VCA member fees.
Why do I have to quote my VCA number on the SHCV membership application form?
To provide us with proof that your are a VCA member and so that we can keep accurate records regarding our payment of the insurance levy to the VCA.
I have three people who are 16 or older living in my household. Are we eligible for a family membership?
No. Two people in the household can apply for a Dual membership and the other will have to apply for a separate Single or Associate membership.
Why do credit card payments attract a surcharge?
This surcharge is charged to us as a bank fee and we are seeking to recover this cost directly.
Can I pay a reduced fee if I first join part way through a year?
No. Pro-rata fees are not accepted. However, new members joining after 1st October are financial for the following year also.
When do I have to pay my membership renewal?
A renewal notice is sent to members with the October edition of Pawprints magazine. Membership renewal fees are due by 31st December, although an allowance is made for late payment up until the end of January.
What if I haven't paid my renewal fees by end January?
Your membership will no longer be considered continuous. If you choose to renew after this time, you will have to pay another Joining Fee (although the Club may choose to waive this fee at its sole discretion). Furthermore, you will no longer be eligible to vote or nominate at Committee elections.
Am I eligible to vote or nominate for Committee?
Voting rights are available to Single, Dual, and the adults of a Family membership, but not to Associate or Junior members or children. Note that to vote or nominate at Committee elections you must have been a continuous financial member for at least three months of the preceeding year and up until the time of the election.