BICHON FRISE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. FALL BULLETIN 2016

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1 BICHON FRISE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. FALL BULLETIN 2016

2 F A L L B U L L E T I N Bichon Frise Club of America Directors: Fall Bulletin, 2016 Officers: Judy McNamara, President Gail Antetomaso, Vice President Nancy Noonan, Corresponding Secretary Diana McFarlane, Recording Secretary Lillian Endo, Treasurer Matt Abbott Kathy Andrew Lynn Ramich Shauna Scarborough John Wise Myra Wotton INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Officer Reports Enclosures: President Recording Secretary 3 4 AKC Judges List for 2019 Judge Selection Ballot Proposals 4 Qualities of a Judge Treasurer s Report Quarterly Report Committee Reports 5 Guidelines & Procedures for Selecting Specialty Judges List of Specialty Judges Friendship Report Membership Report Membership Directory Changes Rescue Rescue Financial Report In Memoriam Specialty 1st Round Judge Selection BFCA Web Page Breeder s Directory signup Officers and Volunteer Form BFCA Boutique Online Balloting 14 BFCA and Amazon 14 ROM/ROMX 15 Local Clubs BFC of Greater Los Angeles 16 BFC of Northern New Jersey 17 BFC of San Diego 18 Keyston Bichon Frise Club 19 Rocky Mountain BFC National Specialty 21 Bulletin Editor: Shauna Scarborough 8501 Andover Dr. Silsbee, TX shaunas@swbell.net BFCA BULLETIN: The BFCA Bulletin is the official newsletter of the Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc. and is published quarterly. Subscriptions by members of BFCA are paid as a portion of annual membership dues.

3 President s Message Judy McNamara Welcome to fall. Wild weather so far. Hurricane Matthew has the whole southeast coast in a mess. In this month s issue, be sure to check out the judges nomination ballots. There is a list of people who do not wish to judge. The ballots will also be sent electronically. Also, there is a form to sign up for the breeder s directory. Now is the time to consider if you would like to be an officer or director of BFCA. There is a form to fill out if you wish to volunteer to serve your club. The specialty is in Atlanta May 4-5, Our hotel is the Sheraton Atlanta Airport, 1900 Sullivan Rd., There is a free airport pickup. We will be offering the 4-6 puppy class and it will be judged by our own Ann Hearn, so be thinking about what you will bring to show Ann. Regular classes will be judged by Mimi Winkler. Atlanta is a very easy airport to get to so I hope we will have many beautiful fluffs to enjoy at the show. We are now in prime show season, so I hope you all have many winners ribbons to bring home. Page 3 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

4 Officer Reports Diana McFarlane, Recording Secretary It has been pretty quiet since the National and we have enjoyed the warm days and nights. But fall is coming and it is time to start thinking of the holidays. MEMBERSHIP There were several changes from the dues process. If we did not get address, or phone changes as a result of the dues process please let me know right away. It is critical that the information on hand with the BFCA is current at all times or important notices and mailings will not reach you. Remember that it is the member s responsibility to keep their contact information up-to-date. Also, you may want other members to have access to your most current information. You may or call me at bfcarecordingsecretary@roadrunner.com or Thank you for keeping us current. As announced at the National, we will publish a paper copy of the Directory every two years concurrent with board changes. The Directory still will be posted on our website under members only with updates quarterly. A pdf file for those who do not have a computer or will be sent upon request to: 3606 Haverhill St Carlsbad, CA BALLOTS Name 08-16A 09-16A Abbot, Matt Approve Approve Andrew, Kathy Approve Approve Antetomaso, Gail Approve Approve Endo, Lillian Approve Approve McFarlane, Diana Approve Approve McNamara, Judy Approve Approve Noonan, Nancy Approve Approve Lynn Ramich Approve Approve Scarborough, Shauna Approve Approve John Wise Approve Approve Wotton, Myra Approve Approve Ballot 08-16A The BFCA Board shall reimburse the Judges Education Chair for three nights motel and expenses including air fare for two seminar days on Dec 15 and 16 at the 2016 AKC Invitational All Breed Dog Show. Ballot 09-16A The BFCA Board shall support the Breed Club Medallion Sponsorship for the AKC Obedience Classic, AKC National Championship and the AKC Agility Invitational for 2016 at a total cost of $ FALL B ULLETI N, Page 4

5 Officer Reports Lillian Endo, Treasurer Page 5 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

6 Committee Reports Friendship Good news from the Friendship committee. Since the Summer Bulletin, there have been nothing reported for cards. Please remember to call Laura Purnell if you know of any illnesses. Thank you & keep up the good work. Sincerely, Laura Purnell Friendship Chairman Winter Bulletin deadline January 10 FALL B ULLETI N, Page 6

7 Committee Reports Membership, Karen Chesbro FALL 2016 NEW MEMBERS (Sponsers) George & Janet Hartman Laura Winston Sabroso 4481 Sunnyside Drive Mission Viejo, CA Rosemont Vista (Barbara Chappell & Kathie Vogel) Shingle Springs, CA (Sharon Hunkins & Kathy Andrew) NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS (Sponsors) Carol Fellbaum Cherylinn Richards Long Oak Drive 702 Cherie Lane Houston, TX Duluth, MN (Judy Beckham & Ceil Ruggles) (Vickie Halstead & Shirley Hamilton) Heather McKay Katheryn Smith 4105 York Avenue N 6201 Merrywood Drive Robbinsdale, MN Rocklin, CA (Vickie Halstead & Shirley Hamilton) (Joanne Rubin & Mimi Winkler) Laureen Zelek P. O. Box 897 Old Lyme, CT (Karen Chesbro & Nancy Noonan) All BFCA members are invited to send comments (both pro & con) regarding applicants. Comments must be received by the Recording Secretary, Diana McFarlane 3606 Haverhill St. Carlsbad, CA or dwmcfarlane@roadrunner.com by November 15, Page 7 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

8 FALL DIRECTORY CHANGES 2016 Becky Buckman and William Torngren 7659 River Ranch Way Sacramento, CA Dennis Doucette and Kristine Doucette Kuanalio Loop Mililani, HI Jacqueline Eagan 7416 NE 358th St Cameron, MO Jacqueline Fein 34 E Rivercrest Dr Houston, TX jlfein0@gmail.com Melanie Ferrullo-Coolidge 22 Barton St Newburgh, NY bichons@verizon.net Madlyn Glazer 12 Janet Ave North Bellmore, NY queenbeebichons@aol.com Ann Freeman and Louis Freeman 770 Eldorado Ave Clearwater Beach, FL louisgfreeman@aol.com Janet Hartmann and George Hartmann Sabroso Mission Viejo, CA (Janet) jyhartmann@hotmail.com Debbie Hollan 1511 Jamerson Lndg Marietta, GA debfrise@att.net Laura Huddleston and Gary Huddleston 1533 Moonlight Dr Ferguson, MO bichonlare@aol.com Diane Kato 195 Duncan Mine Rd Auburn, CA dianekato@sbcglobal.net Kim Lockwood 7511 Miller Lane Spotsylvania, VA km_lockwood@yahoo.com Wendy Kellerman 683 Bedford Ave Hauppage, NY wkbichon@aol.com Zhen Luo and Ng Koon Keung Yang Fang Rd Luo fang Village, No 86 Apt 201 Luohu Part, CHINA @qq.com FALL B ULLETI N, Page 8

9 FALL DIRECTORY CHANGES CON T Deena Mathog 5545 Oak Bluff Rochester, MI cheramibichons@yahoo.com Danielle Doucette Matias Kuanalio Loop Mililani, HI genesisbichons@yahoo.com Patricia McAllister 2122 Corvus Rd RR1 Sooke, BC V9Z0G1 CANADA cabochon2@telus.net Loretta McDonald 919 S 119 Plz #203 Omaha, NE lollimac@me.com Marcia Perl 42 Acorn Lane Stony Brook, NY perlybab@optonline.net Laurie Philpot and Vincent Philpot 451 Sandmore Shores Dr Mary Esther, FL luvbichons@cox.net Abby Potts 1805 N El Cerrito Pl, Apt 210 Hollywood, CA abbyjpotts@gmail.com Harriet Pritchard 5405 Schluter Rd Monona, WI dreambichons@gmail.com Lynn Ramich 523 California Ave Monroeville, PA lynnramich@aol.com Wilson Ramirez 2063 Halladay St Santa Ana, CA bichonbywilson@sbcglobal.net Sally Roberts rd Pl SW Brier, WA sally2u@comcast.net Thomas Sherwood and Margaret Hyde Sherwood 820 Oldfield Rd Fairfield, CT dovecotebichons@gmail.com Page 9 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

10 FALL DIRECTORY CHANGES CON T Stephanie Toom 300 Murphy Drive W. Delta, BC V4M3P2 Canada encorebichons@hotmail.com Laura Anne Winston 4481 Sunnyside Drive Shingle Springs, CA rosemontvista@mac.com Toinette Tucker 137 East 66th Street Apt 7C New York, NY tonitucker2@icloud.com Kazuko (Kay) Yamasaki and John Yamasaki 5171 Cavendish Lane Anaheim, CA kay@sengyoamerica.com Anne Yocom 122 Surrey Gardens Edmonton, Alberta T5T1Z3 Canada yoannewyn@aol.com Michelle Zobolas and Rachel Zobolas 17 Cherry Hills Farm Drive Cherry Hills Village, CO zobolas@comcast.net We bid a fond farewell to the following who are no longer members of the BFCA. Roberta Bleecker, Jane Daniel, Norma Dirszowsky, Betty A. Harker, Virginia Huddle, Doris Hyde, Jim Lockwood, Dianne Mallon, Paula May McNair, Janice Rondestevdt FALL B ULLETI N, Page 10

11 Committee Reports Rescue, Zandra Kern BICHON FRISE CLUB OF AMERICA CHARITABLE TRUST Not for profit 501C3 Our Bichon Bash was a great success. It was held on Sunday, September 11 at Bull Run Park in Centreville, VA. We received over $11,500 in Bash donations. The Bash only had one expense which is the Bull Run Park Site. Everything else was donated. This year we asked our vets to give seminars. We had educational seminars on cataracts, supplements for orthopedic care, vaccines, canine massage with demonstration, grooming demonstration and agility. September 11 was a beautiful day and everyone and every Bichon had a great time. We sent out a newsletter asking for more fosters. We added 4 more fosters to our list. This past quarter has been slow for Bichons coming into rescue. However, when they do come it s all at once. Submitted by: Gail Antetomaso, Co-Chair and Trustee Zandra Kern, Co-Chair and Trustee Page 11 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

12 Committee Reports Rescue Financials, Matt Abbott FALL B ULLETI N, Page 12

13 In Memoriam Page 13 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

14 Informational Messages FALL B ULLETI N, Page 14

15 ROM/ROMX Stephanie Uva REGISTER OF MERIT/REGISTER OF MERIT EXCELLENT AWARDS Submitted 4/27/16 10/14/16 Congratulations to the following dog that has been awarded a ROM Title: ROMX GCH CH Prelude s In The Arms Of An Angel OWNER(S) Janet Weiderhold* Julie Weiderhold* & Amy Walters* Note: * Denotes BFCA member Qualifications for ROM/ROMX It is the responsibility of the Owner of a proposed dog to submit the required information to the ROM/ROMX Chairperson for confirmation. The Owner must be a BFCA member in good standing. To be eligible for a Register of Merit (ROM) title, the subject dog is to have been the sire of seven (7) or more Champions of Record or the dam of five (5) or more Champions of Record. To be eligible for a Register of Merit Excellent (ROMX) title, the subject dog is to have been the sire of twenty-five (25) or more Champions of Record or the dam of ten (10) or more Champions of Record. Page 15 B I CHON FRI SE CLUB OF A ME RI CA

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21 You Are Invited To The 2017 BFCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHERATON ATLANTA AIRPORT 1900 SULLIVAN RD ATLANTA, GA

22 FIRST ROUND (NOMINATIONS) JUDGE SELECTION FOR 2019 NATIONAL SPECIALTY This is the first request for names for judges for our National Specialty. Please list up to three different judges who you feel are best qualified to judge a National. A list of all those licensed and eligible is included for your convenience. Sweepstakes judge must be a Bichon breeder. The Procedures for Judge Selection are included as well as some guidelines on what to look for in a national specialty judge. Thank you for your participation. PLEASE NOTE THAT BALLOTS MUST BE SIGNED TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY Second Voter Only - Same Household CONFORMATION CONFORMATION SWEEPSTAKES (Bichon breeder) SWEEPSTAKES (Bichon breeder) SPEC. ATTRACTION BRED-BY EXHIBITOR SPEC. ATTRACTION BRED-BY EXHIBITOR Signature: PRINT NAME Signature: PRINT NAME IMPORTANT: BALLOTS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE Wednesday, DEC. 7, 2016 TO BE COUNTED. PLEASE RETURN TO: Betty Ribble Via Caballo Rojo San Diego, CA REV. 10/16

23 BFCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES FROM SWEEPSTAKES JUDGE BRED-BY JUDGE CONFORMATION JUDGE LOCATION SHOW DATE Sikes, George Sikes, George Boutwell, Lorraine Chicago, IL 2012, May Hunter, Dale Hunter, Dale Delaney, Kent Indianapolis, IN 2013, May Kellerman, Wendy Kellerman, Frisch, Toby Houston, TX 2014, May Wendy Day, Rick Carlton, Lorrie Bivin, Edd Topeka, KS 2015, May Antetomaso, Gail Vogel, Kathie Sabella, Frank Minneapolis, MN 2016, May Vogel, Kathie Watts, Sherren Winkler, Mimi Atlanta, GA 2017, May Graeber, Karen Day, Rick Boileau, Luc Tucson, AZ 2018, May Under the new Judges Selection criteria, there is a 7-year minimum between assignments for our National Specialty. List of Previous Specialty Judges

24 Mrs. Vicki L Abbott Mrs. Letty Larson Afong Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Mr. David A Alexander Ms. Janet M Allen Mr. Ralph (Sonny) Ambrosio Mr. Gary L Andersen Christine Salyers Anderson Ms. Diane Anderson Mrs. Dolores Arste Ms. Deborah Barrett Mr. Fred C Bassett Mr. Lewis W Bayne Mr. Jeffery M Bazell Miss Maxine V Beam Mrs. Judi Bendt Mrs. Arlene F Benko Mrs. Eva E Berg Mr. Kenneth E Berg Mrs. Terry L Berrios Dr. Albert P Bianchi Ms. Rita J Biddle Esq. Mrs. Vera Halpin Bistrim **Mr. Edd E Bivin Mrs. Jane Boatman Blackerby Mr. Eugene Blake Ms. Carmen D Blankenship **Mr. Luc Boileau Mr. David Bolus Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus Mr. John F Booth Mr. George D Boulton Mr. Wayne E Bousek **Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Mrs. Pamela Bradbury Ms. Joy S Brewster Col. Harold R Brizee Mrs. Susan St. John Brown Mr. James M Brown Mrs. Jan Bruton Mrs. Delores Burkholder App-Permit Bichon Judges Bichons Frises Judges AKC Approved/Permit NOTE: Judges marked with ** are not eligible for selection. TX Ms. Diane K Burvee MO Mrs. Catherine S DiGiacomo MS Mrs. Maralyn K Busse AL Dr. Anthony D DiNardo Mrs. Donna J Buxton TX Mrs. David G Doane PA Mr. Kenneth A Buxton TX Ms. Marcie S Dobkin CA Mrs. Christine E Calcinari NH Mr. Gary L Doerge CA Marge B Calltharp CT Mr. Michael J Dougherty NY Richard Camacho WA Mr. Gary A Dunlop AZ Mrs. Debbie Campbell- Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum AR Freeman CA Mr. Bill R.W Edwards OH Michael Canalizo NY Mrs. Sandra E Ellis NY Mr. Bob I Candland CA Mr. Robert D Ennis AL Mrs. Monica Canestrini CO Mrs. Sondra Joy Esporite OK Philip Capozzolo NY Ms. Marie Ann Falconer NM Ms. Beverly Capstick MN Mr. Kenneth D Falconi OH Mrs. Susan M Carr CT Mr. Alfred J Ferruggiaro TX Mrs. Peggy Dillard Carr TN Mrs. R. Ellen Fetter SD Mr. Timothy Catterson IN Mr. Raymond V Filburn Jr. FL Mrs. Anne K Catterson CA Ms. RonnieEllen Fischler CA Mrs. Ellen Mac Neille Mr. Larry J Fitch CA Charles DC Mr. James E Frederiksen GA Ms. Mary Ann Clark KS **Mrs. Toby B Frisch VA Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark TN Grace M Fritz MI Dana P Cline SC Mr. Robert R Frost FL Mr. Jon R Cole TN Mr. Randy E Garren TX Mrs. Mary Ellen Compagnon NV Sally George John T Connolly WA Mrs. Gloria Geringer KS Mr. David C Cook IL Mrs. Sue Goldberg OK Mrs. Doris Cozart TX Mrs. Sue Goldberg TX Ms. Arlene A Czech FL Mrs. Pam Goldman WI Ms. Betsy Dale MI Mrs. Joan Goldstein TN Mrs. Dorothy A Dalton FL Mr. Carl E Gomes TN Dr. Joyce Dandridge DC Mrs. Alane L Gomez TX Mrs. Judith V Daniels TX Peter J Green AZ Mr. Thomas E Daniels NH Mr. Joseph E Gregory WI Ms. Sharon M Danley MN Mr. Vincent T Grosso AZ Dr. Troy Clifford Dargin NY Mrs. Debra Long MI Mr. Arthur J Davison CA Gschwender CT Mrs. Glenda P Dawkins FL Mr. Dennis J Gunsher ID Mr. Pete Dawkins FL Mrs. Peggy J Haas OH Ms. Paullet DeLong CA Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner OH **Mr. Kent H Delaney IL Mr. Robert E Hall OR Mrs. Gayle M Denman UT Mr. James J Ham IL Mr. James R Deppen NJ Mrs. Dawn Hansen MD CT TN CA TN NC OR FL CA MI NY OH MA CT MD OH NH NY IL TN NY KS IN NC CA LA NJ FL NJ NJ NY TX PA KY CA ID MA OH AL MS MI WI

25 Mr. Wayne F Harmon Mr. Clinton M Harris Mrs. Paula Hartinger Mr. Roger R Hartinger Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Hastings Mrs. Peggy J Hauck Mr. Steve Hayden Mrs. Ann D Hearn Carolyn A Herbel Mr. Rodney E Herner Robert A Hetherington Jr. Mrs. Anne M Hier Mrs. Lesley E Hiltz Rita Holloway Mr. Nathaniel Horn Mr. Stephen J Hubbell Mr. Warren D Hudson Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus Mr. Stephen F Hurt Arley D Hussin Mr. Robert E Hutton Dr. Robert A Indeglia Dr. John V Ioia Mrs. Helen Lee James Mr. Bradley Jenkins Ms. Shirley Justus Mrs. Keke Kahn Mrs. Anne Katona Dr. Steve Keating Mr. Roy W Keiser Jr. Randy Kelly Mrs. William (Vernelle) L Kendrick Mark R Kennedy Mr. Norman B Kenney Ms. Gloria Kerr Mr. David J Kirkland Mr. David L Kittredge Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown Mrs. Dennis (Mary Lou) Kniola Mr. Steven J Kobrzycki Mrs. Kathleen B Kolbert App-Permit Bichon Judges Bichons Frises Judges AKC Approved/Permit NOTE: Judges marked with ** are not eligible for selection. MN Dr. Alvin W Krause NV Mr. James A Moses KY Mr. David M Krogh OR Ms. Denny C Mounce OH Mrs. Sharon A Krogh OR Mr. Desmond J Murphy OH Ms. Barbara Ann Langlois LA Ms. Mary C Murphy-East OR Bill Lee CO Mrs. Judy English Murray FL Ms. Betty Regina Leininger TX Ms. Elizabeth Muthard IL Mrs. Elaine J Lessig NJ Mrs. Shalisa Neely GA Mrs. Joan A Lester IL Carol Jean Nelson OK Mrs. Chris A Levy OR Mrs. Betty Nelson Pollock PA Mrs. Joan Luna Liebes CO Ms. Brenda Newcomb NC Mrs. Elaine Ann Lindhorst MO Mrs. Sharon Newcomb MI Ms. Peggy L Lloyd TX Mrs. Carol Kniebusch Noe WA Ms. Terri Lyddon MO Allen L Odom DE Ms. Sharon R Lyons NY Mr. Charles L Olvis MD Eileen C MacLennan VA Mrs. Janice G Pardue CA Mr. John J Madieros FL Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson WA Mrs. Florence A Males CA Mr. Norman L Patton GA Dr. Michael T Manning NJ Ms. Joanne (Jan) N Paulk KY Mr. George E Marquis FL Mr. Roland L Pelland CO Mrs. Molly Martin AL Dr. Gerard C Penta KY Mrs. Christie Martinez WA Ms. Angela J Porpora RI Ms. Marjorie Martorella NJ Dr. Roger S Pritchard NY Mrs. Elaine E Mathis FL Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser CO Mr. LaMar Mathis FL Col. Joe B Purkhiser AR Mrs. Janice L McClary CA Mrs. Dana B Read TX Dennis McCoy NC Ronald N Rella FL Mr. Kenneth M McDermott NY Mrs. Donnelle Richards NV Mrs. Karen S McFarlane MO Ms. Nikki Riggsbee TX Ms. Elizabeth "Lani" Timothy S Robbins LA McKennon CA Mrs. Mary Roudebush NJ Mr. Ronald H Menaker FL Mr. Ken Roux Mrs. Janis M Mercer IN **Mr. Frank T Sabella PA Mr. Rodney R Merry TX Mrs. Lois A Sanford PA Mr. Brian Meyer IL Ms. Mary Schroeder TX Mrs. Cindy Meyer IL Ms. JoAnne R Schullier AZ Mrs. Mary Ellen Meyer TN Dr. Donald E Schwartz NC Ms. Mary A Miller KY Mrs. Francine W Schwartz NY Mr. David R Miller OH Mrs. Joan P Scott MN Mr. Richard V Miller IL Ms. Claudia J Seaberg Mr. Andrew (Gene) Mills CA Mrs. Inge Semenschin OH George Milutinovich CA Mr. Johnny R Shoemaker MI Mr. Malcolm E Moore AL Mr. Robert J Shreve CT Mrs. Hildegarde S Morgan CO Ms. Jan C Sigler MO TX NY MN IN VA CA TX TX CA NM VA CO VA CA FL AZ NM RI PA NY OK TX TX NC NJ CA FL TX CA IL FL CT CO MO CO IL DE TN CA NV CO KS

26 Dr. Dale D Simmons Mrs. Lawrence J. (Janet) Sinclair Mrs. Diana L Skibinski Mrs. Sharon C Smith Dr. Robert D Smith Mrs. Polly (Mrs. Robert) D Smith Deedy Sorenson Larry Sorenson Mr. Luis F Sosa Dr. Gary L Sparschu Dr. Wanda V Spediacci Mrs. Jacqueline L Stacy Mr. Thomson P Stanfield Jr. Mrs. Cindy Stansell Mr. Robin L Stansell Mr. Robert Stein Mrs. Helen Winski Stein Mrs. Rosie Steinke Bichons Frises Judges AKC Approved/Permit NOTE: Judges marked with ** are not eligible for selection. OR Mr. Fredrick R Stephens OR Mr. Darryl Vice Mrs. Faye Strauss WA Mrs. Sally L Vilas WA Mrs. Ann K Summa FL Mr. George M Vukich IN Mr. Don Sutton TX John P Wade GA Mr. Raymond T Swidersky NJ Mr. Cledith M Wakefield VA Ms. Dorothy B Taylor NH Mr. Joe C Walton Mr. Lawrence C Terricone NJ Mrs. Lisa Warren VA Mrs. Shirley Thomas NY Alice M Watkins NC Mr. Donavon Thompson CA Mrs. Fatima Weaver NC Bonnie P Threlfall NC Dr. Randy Weckman LA Mr. Mark E Threlfall NH Mr. Elliott B Weiss TX Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen NY Ms. Sandy I Wheat OR Mrs. Linda Tilka FL **Mimi Winkler NC Fr. Bryan P Timby TN Ms. Barbara J Wood CO Ms. Kathy Torres- Ms. Mary L Wuest NC Kamakeeaina CA Mr. Thomas L Yates NC Mrs. Patricia V Trotter CA Mrs. Joan M Zielinski NC Mr. Charles E Trotter CA Mrs. Ruth H Zimmerman NC Ms. Marjorie J Underwood OH IA Mr. William E Usherwood IL CA CA WI CA MO NC PA MD MO KY OH AZ NY NJ FL GA WA DE App-Permit Bichon Judges

27 2019 Opt-Out Members The following named persons wish not to be considered to judge 2019 in Sweepstakes and Special Attraction Bred-By-Exhibitor Andrew, Kathleen Ball, Wendy Baum, Myrna Beckman, Erayna Bender, Paula Buckman, Becky Carroll, Anita L. Chesbro, Karen Conrad, Betty Cooper, Polly Gryan, Nita ** Hamilton, Richard Hamilton, Shirley Hanson, Keith Hanson, Sandra Harvey, Marsi Hendricks, Paula Herman, Regina Hertel, Arlene Lemon, Janice Loynachan, Kathy Macias, Deb Macias, Rick McDonald, Nancy McFarlane, Charles McFarlane, Diana Mitchell, Kay Muklewicz, Nancy Noonan, Nancy Pellegrini, Neena Pritchard, Harriet Ramich, Lynn Rogers, Donna Rowe, Linda Spruiell, Mary Swindle, Sue Thompson, Carole Winkler, Mimi Wotton, Myra **Does not wish to be considered for either options on a permanent basis. The following named person wish not to be considered to judge 2019 in Special Attraction Bred-By- Exhibitor Purnell, Laura Opt-Out Member Judging

28 Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING 2019 NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES FIRST ROUND PROCEDURES 1. A complete list of conformation judges, who are eligible to judge the breed, have been compiled from the AKC s most recent records and are enclosed with this BFCA Fall Bulletin. 2. There is an asterisk preceding the names of those who are either ineligible to judge due to having judged in the past seven (7) years or have been contracted for judging future National Specialties. The asterisk may also denote a judge who has requested to abstain from judging selection. 3. For Sweepstakes there is a list of members who are ineligible to judge due to having judged in the past seven (7) years or have been contracted for judging future National Specialties. The list also contains names from members who may have requested to abstain from judging selection. 4. Please make sure that the individual that you are nominating is currently a member of the BFCA and is willing to be listed for consideration. 5. This First Round Ballot is a write-in for your selection of both Conformation, Sweepstakes AND Special Attraction Bred-by Exhibitor Judges. 6. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS ANY ERRORS COULD REMOVE YOUR BALLOT FROM CONSIDERATION. 7. Deadline for return of this ballot is Wednesday, December 7, 2016 NO EXCEPTIONS. SECOND ROUND PROCEDURES 1. The Second Round Ballot will go out in the BFCA Winter Bulletin. 2. From the first round, the top up to 10 names (including ties), receiving 6 or more nominations will be listed on the Second Round Ballot. 3. These names will be listed alphabetically on this ballot. They WILL NOT be listed in order of popularity. 4. The Second Round Ballot has one column for Conformation, one column for Sweepstakes and one column for Special Attraction Bred-by Exhibitor. 5. You will be given the opportunity to vote for three judges, in order of preference. This is a weighted ballot. This means that the votes will count as follows: Three (3) points for your first place vote, two (2) points for your second place vote and one (1) point for your third place vote. 6. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS ANY ERRORS COULD REMOVE YOUR BALLOT FROM CONSIDERATION. 7. Deadline for return of this ballot will be posted on the ballot. THIRD ROUND PROCEDURES 1. The Third Round Ballot will go out in the BFCA Spring Business Bulletin. 2. The top three names from the Second Round Ballot will be listed on this ballot in alphabetical order. 3. Members shall vote for ONE ONLY! That is one (1) for Conformation and (1) for Sweepstakes and (1) for Special Attraction Bred-by Exhibitor. 4. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS ANY ERRORS COULD REMOVE YOUR BALLOT FROM CONSIDERATION. 5. Deadline for return of this ballot will be posted on the ballot and may require you to decide and vote quickly in order to have a result prior to the upcoming Board Meeting. PLEASE NOTE: In the event of a tie for the final selection resulting from the voting on the Third Round Ballot, the Recording Secretary shall contact both judges to determine availability, fees and other appropriate information, and the tie shall be broken by the Board after reviewing this information. Rev. 10/11/16 Guidelines and Procedures for 2019

29 WHAT QUALITIES ARE DESIRABLE IN A NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGE? The balloting begins with this issue of the BULLETIN to select judges. We expect many visitors to attend our specialty and we need to provide judges who are especially knowledgeable about our breed. You are urged to take special care in your nominations. ********************************************************************************************************** To assist you in making your nominations, the Board offers the following suggestions on what to look for in a specialty judge. Most of these criteria are obvious, but a reminder never hurts. 1. The primary requirement is a thorough knowledge of the breed standard. This goes beyond being able to quote from the standard. The judge should have proven his/her understanding by consistent placement of quality dogs. Do I understand the selections, even when my dog is not the winner? 2. The chosen judges should be able to sort out large classes efficiently and quickly while giving each entry equal time. A specialty is not the time to have to tediously work out who is to be third place and who is to be fourth place. Consider the following: a. Am I frustrated and bored watching this judge make decisions? b. Does this judge tend to run behind schedule? 3. Has this judge had enough experience in Judging Bichons for me to know the answers to the questions above? 4. To further sort through a list of capable judges, you may look to the finer points of judging to help you decide who makes our list of nominees. You will need to focus on what seems to be of important to this judge, regardless of the breed being considered. a. Does this judge look first for showmanship? Type? Movement? Overall soundness? Males over females or vice-versa? b. Other than personal disappointments, have I generally agreed with the final selections? c. If your nominee is from another country, do his decisions reflect the American standard - or have you observed his judging enough to know the answers to these questions? Now you should be able to make your nominations. These same criteria will apply in each stage of judge selection. May the best judge(s) emerge by the end of the balloting. Revised October 18, 2007; SJM

30 BFCA BREEDERS DIRECTORY AND INFORMATION SOURCE SIGNUP SHEET The listing renewal deadline for the 2017 Breeders Directory signup is December 15, 2016 Renewal payments received after the deadline will cost $60 ($50 plus a $10 late fee). New breeder listings posted during 2017 will be $50. New listings can only be accepted from BFCA members. The listings appear on the internet web site and your information will also be published in printed format for those without internet access. Your signup includes your agreement to (1) Follow the BFCA Conduct Guidelines ( (2) help out those that may call you, by providing information to interested parties even if you will not have any puppies to place this year. You further agree to return inquiry calls in a timely fashion. It is very important that you take the time to answer puppy buyers questions. As we all know, many inquiries come from potential buyers whose homes and circumstances are not correct for this breed. Your patient responses can eventually lead those future pet owners to select a breed that is more suitable for their lifestyle. Those individuals that are calling and might make great Bichon owners deserve our time. You may wish to direct all future Bichon owners to the BFCA web site for potential puppy buyers to read the article titled Before You Buy Your Puppy ( they purchase their new puppy. You may also need to help callers with Bichons that they presently own, regardless of the source from which they obtained their pet. As a representative of BFCA, please help them with their questions and refer them to the BFCA web site or BFCA Health Web Site IF COMPLETING THIS FORM BY HAND, PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK: Name: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Kennel Name: Personal Website URL: ***Note: There will be a link to your address and website in the online directory. Signature: Date: Return this form and your check to: $50 for New or Renewal listings received by 12/15/2016 Diana McFarlane $60 for Renewals received after 12/15/ Haverhill St Carlsbad, CA Please complete and submit this form, along with your check made out to BFCA. The form must include your signature as an agreement to uphold the responsibilities explained above. If you prefer to pay by credit card, please visit our website and use our Paypal credit card processing button at If you have questions, please contact BFCAWebmaster@gmail.com

31 Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc. Officers and Directors Volunteer Form For Term of Office Commencing May 2017 In accordance with the BFCA Constitution, Article IV, Section 4, (a), (b), (c), (d), I submit the following for consideration: I am interested in being a candidate for the office of I am interested in being a director from the state of By my signature I indicate my willingness to accept the nomination if it is offered and to serve to the best of my ability if elected. Enclosed you will find a summary of my qualifications. Signature: Please print name: Date: I would like to recommend I would like to recommend as a candidate for the office of as a Director from the state of I have enclosed a summary of this individual s qualifications. Signature: Please print name: Date: Please return this completed form by December 1, 2016 to: Diana McFarlane BFCA Recording Secretary 3606 Haverhill St. Carlsbad, CA

32 Breed Information Membership & Clubs Photo Galleries National Specialty Shop Contact Us More Boutique & Supplies The Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc. is dedicated to protect and advance the interests of the pure-bred Bichon Frise through responsible breeding practices, and to educate the public on the qualities of our breed. We hope that YOU, a Bichon lover, will help us continue this important work by purchasing one or more of these great products. If you don't find a product you want on these pages, we can offer you another shopping experience where a portion of most of what you buy on Amazon.com is paid to BFCA. Buying things through our Amazon links will not add to your purchase cost. Simply begin your Amazon.com shopping using any of the Amazon.com links you find anywhere on the BFCA website and anything you purchase at Amazon.com will automatically benefit the BFCA. Thanks for your support. Online orders are accepted for shipments to U.S. destinations. If you need an item shipped outside the U.S. or if you prefer not to order online, please use our Order Form and follow the instructions on the form. Checks and online payments must be made with U.S. Funds, and payable to BFCA. Shipping Charges are based on the amount of the entire order and are shipped via U.S. Postal Service. Please Kathleen Loynachan or call her at (after 6 pm Central Time) if you have questions about items, availability or shipping outside the U.S. For a limited time...national Specialty Photo Books are available for purchase. Shop for your very own copy of our National Specialty Photo Books and capture the memories from our past Specialty Shows. Get them while you can. Only limited numbers are available from 2006 to Booklet Your Bichon Frise 33 pages of excellent information including the official Breed standard. Single copy includes free shipping. Select Number of Copies $6.00 single copy. $17.50 for 5 copies. $35.00 for 10 copies. $150 for 50 copies.

33 Booklet Illustrated Discussion of the Bichon Frise Standard $10 each The Bichon Frise AKC Standard as illustrated by the Bichon Frise Club of America. 24 pages, including detailed diagrams. Great for Travelers Luggage Tag These luggage tags with the beautiful Bichon can be used in many ways. Try using them to identify your show equipment -- tables, ex-pens, etc. They make a great gift for your Bichon friends. $10 each Home Decor Christmas Ornament This ornament, made just for the BFCA, would make a great addition to your other Bichon ornaments. Certainly a super addition to your Holiday tree. Another wonderful gift idea. $10 each Computer CD Judging the Bichon Frise A CD for your personal computer explaining the Bichon Frise standard. Requires Microsoft PowerPoint, and if you use a Macintosh you will need OS X to run this CD. $10 each LIMITED AVAILABILITY ITEMS The items below are available in a limited quantity so PLEASE CALL OR Kathleen Loynachan TO CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE YOU ORDER. You may also call her at (after 6 pm Central Time). Bichon Head Study Agates Adult & Puppy versions Each is unique Click photos for larger examples. $20 each ($5 shipping each) Adult Version Puppy Version Please contact Kathy to check availability.

34 BFCA 2013 Specialty Souvenir Shirts Inquire about our limited supply of "Join the Crusade to Indiana" Short and Long Sleeve t-shirts. $20 and $25 each ($7 shipping each) (You Can Update Quantity When In Shopping Cart) Please contact Kathy to check availability of sizes and colors before ordering. Jeweled Tee Shirt Bichon Head Study 5.5 oz., 100% combed cotton jersey knit. Softly shaped classic feminine fit. Designed by Karla Matlock. Proceeds benefit BFCA Health Fund. $75 each (free shipping) (Specify size/color in Comments to Seller) Please contact Kathy to check availability of sizes and colors before ordering. Jeweled Decal Bichon Head Study Approximately 4 inches wide. Designed by Karla Matlock. Proceeds benefit BFCA Health Fund. $30 each (free shipping) (click image for larger view) Bichon Art Framed Adult Bichon 5"x7" art matted to 8"x10" wood frame (click photo for larger view) $35 ($10 shipping) Proceeds benefit the BFCA Health Fund Bichon Art Unframed Baby Bichon 5"x7" art matted to 8"x10" not framed (click photo for larger view) $15 ($5 shipping) Proceeds benefit the BFCA Health Fund

35 Bracelets Small, 7.5" fits 6.5" wrist $100 each (free shipping) Large, 8.5" fits 7.5" wrist (click photo for larger view) Leashes Fully adjustable Two neck widths Please contact Kathy to check availability of sizes and colors before ordering. $15 and $20 each ($5 shipping each) (Specify color/style in Comments to Seller) (click photo for larger view) Anxiety/Comfort Band Happy Hoodie is a soft, expandable, gentle compression fabric band that relieves anxiety and calms dogs during stressful situations such as force drying, thunderstorms, fireworks, toenail clipping and more! $20 each ($5 shipping) (click photo more information) Bichon Notables Just A Note to Say "Hi" or "Thank You" 7 Note Cards for $15 Note cards are on heavyweight textured matte white card stock, approximately 4 ¼ x 5 ½ with the bichons watercolor painting on the face of the card. Each packet includes an assortment of cards. Special Occasion Note Cards Note cards are on beautiful white paper stock, approximately 5 x 7 with a 4 x 6 print of the watercolor painting. Each packet includes an assortment of cards. (Can also be framed) Prints of She s Got The Look or It s A Chelsea Morning Go Chipper, Go! Just One Look 5 Note Cards for $15 1 Print for $30

36 Showing In Style Watercolor print is 8 x 10 and matted to 11 x 14 She s Got The Look Showing In Style Bichon Frise Club of America -- Logo Store The BFCA Logo Store is your place to buy products with the logo from past National Specialties. Click here to go to this special store. Web Services provided by mywebwiz.com Copyright 2011 All rights reserved