BCOA Bulletin Board October 2015

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1 ! BCOA Bulletin Board October 2015 NOTICE: starting Dec 2015 the BCOA Bulletin Board will be published monthly *********************************************. Annual BCOA Membership Meeting Coming to Gettysburg? Plan to attend the 2015 Annual BCOA Membership Meeting. Friday October 30, pm Meeting room of the Eisenhower Hotel 2634 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA. Do you have an item for the agenda? Please send it in advance of the meeting, to BCOA Secretary, 1!

2 2015 BCOA OFFICERS President Jon Curby Vice President Pam Geoffroy Secretary Janet Ketz Treasurer Denise Vertrees Lisa Auerbach Kimberly Brown Bryan Gregory Karen Hutchison BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jackie Jones Suzanne La Croix Mike Work h c michael.d.work@aol.com The 2015 BCOA National Specialty DVD is now available to order online! The BCOA will enjoy a wonderful week at the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg, PA and Purebred Studios will be there to capture all the excitement. All the Regular and Sweepstakes Classes plus Obedience, Rally, Agility, African Stock Exhibition and the Top 25 competition are all available for purchase. Ordering information: Dog Classes $35 Bitch Classes $35 Best of Breed $35 (Includes Veterans and Junior Showmanship) African Stock Exhibition $35 Sweepstakes Puppy and Veteran $35 Obedience and Rally $35 Agility $35 Top 25 $35 Complete Set prior to Dec 1, 2015 $135 Order online at 2

3 ! Subscription information The Bulletin Board Newsletter is published in conjunction with membership in the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Dues are $25 for single members; $35 for family memberships. All applications for membership require the signature of two BCOA members in good standing. Send membership inquiries to Janet Ketz, West River Rd., Wilmington, IL Phone Dates of Publication 12 months/year Send submissions by the 1 st of the month to: Chris Maxka Bulletin Board Editor basenjipups@gmail.com Use of material Written material in this newsletter may be reprinted for nonprofit use provided credit is given to the author and the BCOA Bulletin Board; however, articles, photographs, cartoons and original artwork bearing the copyright symbol ( ) may only be reprinted with author/photographer/artist s written permission. In accordance with the Bylaws any member in good standing may send comments on applicants for membership to the BCOA Secretary within a period of fourteen days following the date of the newsletter publication. Comments will be sent to these person(s) for reply, and all comments and replies will then be sent to the Board. * Indicates a junior membership. Please consider the date of publication of this newsletter to be October 20, 2015 Submitting expenses to BCOA Treasurer: Per BCOA Ballot , published in January 2005 Bulletin Board: BCOA members incurring expenses covering BCOA budgeted items during the fiscal year shall submit invoices to the Treasurer on or before March 1st of the next year to be eligible for reimbursement. Expenditures incurred by members that are not covered by the Budget shall require Board approval. These bills shall be submitted to the Treasurer on or before February 1 st of the next year. Committee Chairs shall be responsible for notifying committee members to submit receipts for expenses within this time frame. The link to the reimbursement form is on the Members page on Basenji.org.! Send address & changes to Denise Vertrees 350 Spring Branch Loop Kyle, TX Bridenbasenjis@juno.com BCOA Bulletin To place ads or submit articles for the BCOA Bulletin, contact Mary Ellen Chaffin at BCOABulletin@gmail.com Sunshine Committee To ask the BCOA to send a card regarding an ILLNESS, BIRTH, MARRIAGE or DEATH of a member or a member s immediate family, notify Peg Grundman at mailto:mgrund1035@aol.com or National Specialty Calendar All dates & Judges pending AKC approval 2015: Oct 26 Nov 1 Gettysburg, PA Specialty Chair: Lisa Auerbach itzyubasenjis@gmail.com Judges: Regular Classes Mr. Michael Work Sweepstakes: Ms. Julie Jones August Longview, WA Event Coordinator: Jackie Jones mailto:dragnquest@gotsky.com Specialty Chair: Donna Lubbe - mailto:karosel@gotsky.com Judges: Regular Classes - William Shelton Sweepstakes Pat Marshall 2017 September 9-15 Gray Summit, MO Purina Farms. Anyone interested in volunteering for any positions please contact any officer, board member or National Specialty Oversight Committee Judge: Regular classes -- Laura Pond 3!

4 BCOA BOARD BALLOTS BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: RESCUE DONATION Effective: September 9, 2015, phone conference meeting Per the BCOA Rescue Policy -- BCOA may agree in extraordinary circumstances (as determined by the BCOA Board of Directors) to offer direct financial assistance or co-fund a rescue project with an independent, incorporated rescue group. Such an extraordinary event has occurred for Basenji Rescue and Transportation (BRAT) having recently taken on 26 intact basenjis. BRAT contacted BCOA with a request for assistance. With input from our BCOA Rescue Committee (Chair -Joe Carlson [FL] and Co-chair Sharron Hurlbut [WA], please indicate your vote on using rescue funds of $500 to assist BRAT with vet care and placement of these 26 dogs. APPROVE: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Not in attendance: Jones BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: JUDGE SELECTION BALLOT MAILING EXTENSION Effective: September 9, 2015 The Judge Selection Committee has requested a 1(one) month extension for the mailing of the Judge Selection Ballot. The new mailing date and postmarked date are listed below. Please indicate your vote. Ballots will be mailed on or before October 15. Ballots must be returned by mail to the Judge Selection Tallier postmarked no later than November 15. Ballots postmarked later than November 15 shall not be counted. Illegibly postmarked ballots received after the deadline shall not be counted. APPROVED: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Not in Attendance: Jones 4

5 BALLOT APPROVED SELECTIONS Effective: September 9, 2015 SUBJECT: AKC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Based upon the final tally of votes by AKC Member Clubs from across the country, AKC has announced the nominees for this year's annual American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards. Three awards, one each in the categories of Conformation, Companion Events, and Performance, will be presented in recognition of exceptional participation in the fancy. First awarded in 2000, the purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. To learn more about this year s nominees go to Conformation Companion Events Performance Hon. David Merriam Susan (Suzi) B. Bluford Ray (Jerry) Cacchio Dr. Claudia Orlandi John Cox John Russell Patti L. Strand Donald A. Levinson Grant Stanfill APPROVED: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Not in Attendance: Jones BALLOT M APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA BY-LAWS, HOUSEKEEPING Invalid ballots due to exceeding Household membership maximum of 2 ballots per envelope: 0 Invalid ballots due to NO single clearly marked option per ballot (Approve or disapprove): 4 Total Invalid Ballots 4 Total Valid ballots 213 Approve 208 Disapprove 5 BALLOT M APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA BY-LAWS, MEMBERSHIP REINSTATEMENT Invalid ballots due to exceeding Household membership maximum of 2 ballots per envelope: 0 Invalid ballots due to NO single clearly marked option per ballot (Approve or disapprove): 3 Total Invalid Ballots 3 Total Valid ballots 214 Approve 204 Disapprove 10 5

6 BALLOT M APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA BY-LAWS, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND BALLOTING Invalid ballots due to exceeding Household membership maximum of 2 ballots per envelope: 0 Invalid ballots due to NO single clearly marked option per ballot (Approve or disapprove): 3 Total Invalid Ballots 3 Total Valid ballots 214 Approve 200 Disapprove 14 BALLOT M APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA BY-LAWS, REMOVAL OF OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER Invalid ballots due to exceeding Household membership maximum of 2 ballots per envelope: 0 Invalid ballots due to NO single clearly marked option per ballot (Approve or disapprove): 3 Total Invalid Ballots 3 Total Valid ballots 214 Approve 164 Disapprove 50 BALLOT M APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA BY-LAWS, RECUSAL OF OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER Invalid ballots due to exceeding Household membership maximum of 2 ballots per envelope: 0 Invalid ballots due to NO single clearly marked option per ballot (Approve or disapprove): 4 Total Invalid Ballots 4 Total Valid ballots 213 Approve 161 Disapprove 52 6

7 BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: 2016 NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES- OB/RALLY AGILITY, AFRICAN STOCK EXHIBITION AND LOGO Effective: October 14, 2015 Please indicate your vote for the following 2016 National Specialty Judges. AKC Obedience/Rally: Theresa Temple AKC Judge # 7319 [OR] Ms. Temple asks a fee of $ Lunch will be provided. We invite her to all symposiums/seminars and the Annual Banquet at no charge. AKC Agility: James Primmer AKC Judge # 75129, Vancouver, WA. Mr. Primmer asks a fee of $ plus gas and meal. Lunch will be provided. We invite him to all symposiums/seminars and the Annual Banquet at no charge. African Stock Exhibition: Therese Leimback [WA] Ms. Leimback asks for no fees or expenses. Lunch will be provided. We invite her to all symposiums/seminars and the Annual Banquet at no charge. 1 night s lodging is offered. Please indicate your vote for acceptance of the Artwork for the 2016 National Specialty Logo. An Explosion of Basenji Fun This artwork shall become the property of the BCOA and will be used as BCOA deems acceptable. APPROVED: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Note: Per Jackie, yes this is a picture but basically it is an outline, the dog color and markings have been changed so this is not a real dog anymore. Motel 6 offers a 10% nationwide discount to AKC Registrants. To receive the discount guests must reference the AKC account number CP % of Motel 6 locations are Pet Friendly - Motel 6 Does NOT Charge a Pet Fee - Motel 6 Does NOT have weight limits on pets - Motel 6 has lifted the 1 pet per room restriction RESERVATIONS can be made at MOTEL6 ( ), or with any Motel 6 property directly, or by clicking the Motel 6 logo on 7

8 CRUFTS The Kennel Club, England, has designated the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the 2015 BCOA National Specialty as the United States qualifying shows for Crufts. Recipients of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Awards of Merit and Selects, and if offered at these events, Best Bredby-Exhibitor, are eligible for entry in Crufts 2016 or 2017 as a U.S. International qualifier. The Crufts Qualifying Certificate is available to all eligible winners of these 2 events. The Certificate is available by contacting BCOA Secretary, Janet Ketz, jlketz@aol.com or Each certificate is good for Crufts entry in either 2016 or 2017, and must be submitted along with each entry for Crufts to verify qualification. Complete information on Crufts, including entry details, are available on the Kennel Club's website at or from the Kennel Club at 1-5 Clarges Street, London, W1J 8AB, UK. 8