Bulletin. The Basenji Club of America, Inc. ***2011 National Website*** In this Issue

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1 The Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin Board Newsletter Apriill 15,, 2011 In this Issue BCOA Applications National Website... 1 On The Move... 1 Well Wishes / Condolences... 1 Publication Information... 2 Specialties Calendar... 2 Submitting Address Changes... 2 National Specialty Regional Map... 2 Submit Expenses BCOA Treasurer... 3 Interim Bulletin Editor Contact info... 3 AKC Basenji Reg Info / African Stk Ballot Info... 3 Sunshine Committee /Interim Contact info... 3 Ballots... 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Canine Health Foundation BCOA Contact Info PATRICIA DUKES 180 Monarch Rd. Swansea, SC (803) <patdukes@att.net> Sharon Hurlbert, Roberta Kosek DANIELLE JOHNSTON East Alaska Ave. Aurora, CO (303) <annadael@gmail.com> Kathryn Britton, Susan Patterson CARRIE LEWIS 683 Pattee Hill Rd., Georgia, VT (802) <mistrill@yahoo.com > Kathy Sanders, Michael Work KIRSTEN SIGRIST 38 Ellis St., Medway, MA (508) <kssigrist@mc.com > Karla Schreiber, Sue Joyner HEIDI YORK 2426 Court St., Pueblo, CO (719) <heidinpueblo@msn.com > Jackie Jones, Donna Lubbe Independent /Designated / Supported Events National Information Purina Partners Info... 15, 16 Unsung Hero's Info Stage 1 Judges Nomination Form ***2011 National Website*** On The MOVE Address, Telephone Number and Changes LAURA CALDWELL 1281 Pine Ridge Drive NE Pine Island MN The Members of the BCOA send their condolences to the friends & family of Mary Wilson on her passing.

2 Page 2 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 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 <jlketz@aol.com>. DATES OF PUBLICATION January & February; April & May; July & August; October & November SUBMISSION INFORMATION All submissions are requested by the 15 th of the month preceding issue. Send to: Jackie Jones Bulletin Board editor/publisher Palm Creek Rd, Clatskanie OR, (503) ; <dragnquest@gotsky.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. Submit Address and changes to Linda Daves Siekert, Sinbaje Basenjis 6800 N Montezuma Dr. Tucson, AZ treasurer@basenji.org Basenji Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Calendar 2011 Sept. 20 Sept. 25 Manitowoc, WI Specialty Chair: Beth Straub <beth@keltwyn.com> Judges: Regular classes - Lisa Tyler Sweepstakes - Debbie Hauri 2012 July 9 July 15 Gettysburg, PA Specialty Chair: LeeBeth Cranmer <lbcranmer@juno.com> Judges: Regular Classes - John Reeve-Newson Sweepstakes: Carrie Jones 2013 July 12 July 17 Auburn WA Specialty Chair: Brenda Phillips <ciarasmom@yahoo.com > Judges: Regular Classes - Judy Webb Sweepstakes: NA Specialty Event Calendar Specialty Dates & Corresponding Bid Dates In accordance with the By-Laws 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 April 15, 2011

3 Page 3 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 SUBMITTING EXPENSES TO THE BCOA TREASURER Please note 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 1 st 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" CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NEW INTERIM BULLETIN EDITOR Please contact Kim below to place an ad or send in an article deadline for 2ndquarter is April 25th. Kimberly Noyes P.O. Box 7453 Portland, ME BulletinEditor@basenji.org SUNSHINE COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION Our 2011 Sunshine Contact will continue to be Margaret (Peg) Grundman. Contact Peg by at MGrund1035@aol.com US mail at 7800 NW 14th St., Ocala, FL or by phone at with information on illness, accident or loss of members or their immediate family. This will help Peg send out the appropriate card. Thanks to Peg for continuing on in this position AKC News Dog Registration Rankings Basenji Basenji African Stock Ballot All members should have received their ballot by US mail by now as they were mailed on April 1. If they have not gotten theirs yet please contact. Janet Ketz 34025West River Road Wilington. IL jlketz@aol.com and leave a message

4 Page 4 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT : APPROVED SUBJECT: JUDGES MENTOR APPLICATION-ADDITIONAL FORM Postmarked February 16, 2011 Effective February 26, 2011 Please mark your vote on accepting this additional form to be added to the Judges Mentor Application approved with ballot submitted by Marianne Klinkowski Judges Education Chair to be used for existing and new mentors. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb Judge Mentor Application for BCOA Member/AKC Judges I recognize that my role as a Mentor is an important one as new judges seek to learn the essence of our breed through observation and discussion. Compliance with the protocol outlined above and cooperation within the Group of official mentors of the Basenji Club of America is essential to the success of the program. Failure to comply will necessarily result in removal from the Group. I accept these protocols and will abide by this agreement. Name: Address: City / State / Zip: Telephone: Cell: Fax: Year you joined the BCOA: AKC Judges Number: Special skills I am willing to contribute: (i.e. high tech, presenter, artist) or possible projects I would like to undertake on behalf of Judges Education: Signature Date Please send completed application to: Marianne Klinkowski, Chairman of Judges Education Phar Lap Drive Cupertino, CA BALLOT : APPROVED SUBJECT: RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP CONTRACT Postmarked February 24, 2011 Effective March 06, 2011 Please send your vote on approving this release contract for artwork that BCOA will be using on merchandise. This contract releases ownership from the artist and assigns ownership to the BCOA. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, C. Jones-Comments:[I do not believe a witness is necessary for the signing of this contract, however I won't argue the fact that for any contract it may be legally prudent to document a witness rather than not having one. In the event that we require a witness to a signature, I believe the best option is to require a notary public], J. Jones, Ketz-Comments: [Legal advisory was consulted on this release], Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb NO RECORD OF VOTE: Curby

5 Page 5 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT : continued RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP Grant of Unlimited Use and Ownership I,, acknowledge that I am the artist responsible for the production of the photograph or artwork described as follows Logo Artwork- Exhibit A a copy of which is attached to this Release and incorporated herein. For consideration previously received and hereby acknowledged, I irrevocably grant to the Basenji Club of America, Inc., and its assigns, licensees and successors the exclusive ownership and unlimited right to use the above listed image in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in perpetuity. I acknowledge that I have no right to inspect or approve versions of my image used for publication or the written copy that may be used in connection with the images. Release of Liability Further, I hereby release the Basenji Club of America,, Inc., and its assigns, licensees and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of my image. The Basenji Club of America, Inc. is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit in connection with the image. The Basenji Club of America is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted in this Agreement. I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties. Signature: Date: Printed Name Address: Witness Signature: Printed Name: BALLOT : APPROVED SUBJECT: DOG OWNER RELEASE WITH REGARD TO ARTWORK AND PHOTOGRAPHS Postmarked February 24, 2011 Effective March 06, 2011 Please send your vote on approving this dog owner release contract with regard to artwork used by BCOA on merchandise. This contract gives BCOA permission to use artwork or photographs of real dogs depicted in the artwork. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, C. Jones-Comments:[I do not believe a witness is necessary for the signing of this contract, however I won't argue the fact that for any contract it may be legally prudent to document a witness rather than not having one. In the event that we require a witness to a signature, I believe the best option is to require a notary public], J. Jones, Ketz-Comments:[Legal advisory was consulted for this release form], Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb NO RECORD OF VOTE: Curby

6 Page 6 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT : continued RELEASE Ownership -Grant of Unlimited Use I,, acknowledge that according to the records of the American Kennel Club, I am the registered owner of the dog named which is depicted in the photograph or artwork described as follows Exhibit A- a copy of which is attached to this Release and incorporated herein. For consideration previously received and hereby acknowledged, I irrevocably grant to the Basenji Club of America, Inc., and its assigns, licensees and successors the unlimited right to use the above listed image in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in perpetuity. I acknowledge that I have no right to inspect or approve versions of the image used for publication or the written copy that may be used in connection with the images. Release of Liability Further, I herby release the Basenji Club of America,, Inc., and its assigns, licensees and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of my image including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity or copyright. Company is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit in connection with the image. The Basenji Club of America is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted in this Agreement. I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties. Signature: Date: Printed Name Address: Witness Signature: Printed Name: BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: NEW MEMBERS Postmarked: March 3, 2011 Effective: March 13, 2011 Circulated in accordance with the BCOA By-Laws. The following persons have applied for membership in BCOA, and their names, along with a call for comments, were published in the February 15, 2011 Bulletin Board Newsletter. No comments have been received. Please mark your vote on admitting them to membership in BCOA. DENISE KINGMAN [CA] GARY LANGULA [MN] CARINA MOREN [Sweden] SCOTT RAY [SC] WILLIS B. SULLIVAN [SC] APPROVED: Auerbach; Bolte`; Curby; C. Jones; J. Jones; Ketz; Kirk; Siekert; Stargell; Webb

7 Page 7 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Postmarked March 03, 2011 Effective March 13, 2011 Please send your vote on approving these committee chairs for the standing committees BCOA Standing Committee table 2011 Committee Chairs & Co-chairs African Stock Project James Johannes & Linda Siekert AKC Delegate Jon Curby AKC Gazette Marcia Woodard AKC Legislative Liaison Vicki Jacobs Archives Action Donna DeFlorio Breeders Education Laurie Stargell & Susan Coe Breeders Referrals Sandy Beaudoin Breed Standard Damara Bolte', Midge Greenlee & Andrew Sawler Budget Carole Kirk By-Laws Iris Craven & Laurie Stargell Editorial Review Pam Geoffroy, Damara Bolte', Tonda Curry, Katy Scott and Laurie Stargell Events Coordinator/Liaison Katie Campbell Health & Research Lisa Auerbach & Katy Scott Judges Education Marianne Klinkowski Legal Review & Advisory Tonda Curry Lure coursing Russ Jacobs National Site coordinator Michael Work National Specialty oversight Jackie Jones Native Stock/Stud book Pamela Geoffroy & Damara Bolte' Outreach Lisa Voss Performance Events Cindy Griswold & Suzanne LaCroix Public Education Coordinator Kyle Cabral & Jane Johnson Rescue Liaison Carrie Jones Security Internet Lisa Auerbach Sunshine Peg Grundman Videographer Andrew Sawler Website Lisa Auerbach, Kyle Cabral & Susan Coe Judge/Site/Native Tallier Junior Showmanship Tallier Obedience/Agility Performance Honor Rolls Stud & Brood Honor Rolls BCOA Talliers Rita Webb & Brenda Phillips Joel Brody Cindy Griswold Susan Kamen Marsicano Julie Jones APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb

8 Page 8 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: JUDGES EDUCATION SUB SITE Postmarked March 03, 2011 Effective March 13, 2011 Please mark your vote on a new sub site for Judges Education to provide information for Judges interested in learning about Basenjis managed by the Judges Education committee. The Judges Education sub site will be a work in progress with Bryan Gregory as the liaison to the sub site. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: MEDALLIONS FOR SELECT DOG AND SELECT BITCH Postmarked March 14, 2011 Effective March 24, 2011 Please mark your vote for adding BCOA Medallions offered for Select dog and Select bitch at BCOA Nationals Specialties and BCOA supported entries shows. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz-[Comment: Select D/B are part of the New AKC Title Program-Grand Champion], Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb BALLOT : APPROVED SUBJECT: SINGLE USE ARTWORK RELEASE CONTRACT Postmarked March 15, 2011 Effective March 25, 2011 Please send your vote on approving this release contract for artwork that BCOA will be using for artwork used on a specific one time only project. This contract gives permission to use artwork for a specified purpose to the BCOA. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz-[Comments: This Release Contract written with the input of our legal advisory], Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb RELEASE I,, acknowledge that I am the artist responsible for the production of the photograph or artwork described as follows a copy of which is attached to this Release and incorporated herein. For consideration previously received and hereby acknowledged, I irrevocably grant to the Basenji Club of America, Inc., and its assigns, licensees and successors the limited right to use the above described image for the following purpose only I acknowledge that I have no right to inspect or approve versions of my image used for publication or the written copy that may be used in connection with the images. Release of Liability Further, I hereby release the Basenji Club of America,, Inc., and its assigns, licensees and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of my image. The BCOA is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit in connection with the image.

9 Page 9 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT : continued The Basenji Club of America is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted in this Agreement.I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties. Signature: Date: Printed Name Address: Witness Signature: Printed Name: BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA ROSTER GUIDELINES Postmarked March 15, 2011 Effective March 25, 2011 Please mark your vote for accepting the BCOA Roster guidelines for the Editor(s) of the Roster to assist in producing the BCOA yearly Roster. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Stargell, Webb WITHHELD: Siekert BCOA Roster Guidelines (Last revised by Heather Ervin & Pamela Geoffroy) DEADLINES (Assuming membership & advertising fees due by February 1, with a grace period to March 1) Treasurer should submit a full spreadsheet of current members including all renewal information to the Roster Editors as soon as possible following the February 1 deadline. o These members are guaranteed inclusion in the Roster Treasurer should submit a follow-up spreadsheet that includes any members paid by the March 1 grace period. o These members will be included in the Roster if time permits. President will submit a current list of Lifetime Members, Board of Directors (includes officers) and BCOA Standing Committees (including talliers) to the Roster Editors by March 1. BCOA Rescue Liaison will submit a current list of state rescue contacts to the Roster Editors by March 1. All advertising material MUST be submitted to the Roster Editor no later than March 1. This includes ALL photos & verbiage and any camera ready ads. o The treasurer must show that any ads received by the Roster Editors have already been paid for. o Any ad submitted after the March 1 date is NOT guaranteed to appear in the Roster and any money paid for such ads will be forfeit to the BCOA. The goal is for the Roster to be submitted to the printer by April 1, and mailed no later than April 15. ADVERTISING Ad cost is determined by the BCOA Board of Directors For camera ready ads: o They need to be 4.5 x 7 in size in either jpg or tiff format at 300 dpi. o NO Word documents, NO Publisher documents. Word or Publisher is great for some things but NOT for quality print publications. o Camera ready ads are assumed to be pre-proofed by the submitter, and will not be presented to the advertiser for proofing. For ads to be designed by the Roster Editors: o Photos sent (electronically) to the Roster Editors should be at least 4x6 in size jpg or tiff format at 300 dpi. o Members can also mail a hard copy photo to the Roster Editors to be scanned. o Text, particular layout, and/or a mock up of what they want should also be sent to the Roster Editors o ALL ads designed by the Roster Editors will be presented to the advertiser for proofing prior to being printed in the Roster See DEADLINES above for submission deadlines.

10 Page 10 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT continued COVER ARTWORK The Roster Editors will solicit and choose artwork for the cover of the Roster. Any dogs featured in the cover artwork will NOT represent dogs currently being shown or campaigned. Artist must sign a release form giving permission for their artwork to be used on the Roster. Title of artwork and artist s name will appear on inside of the Roster. Roster Editors request that they be allowed to choose color vs. black/white as long as they stay within budgetary constraints. CONTENTS Lifetime Members Board of Directors (includes officers) BCOA Standing Committees (including talliers) o President is responsible for submitting current list of committees and members to the Roster Editors by March 1 Editors contact information o Bulletin o Bulletin Board o Roster BCOA Website address (with webmaster contact ) BHE Website address List of BCOA Affiliate Clubs and Liaison contact information Rescue-Adoption contacts listed by State o BCOA Rescue Liaison will be contacted for current information List of Members (see below for items to be included under member s name) Index of Members by Last Name Index of Members by Kennel Name DIRECTORY INFORMATION Members will be listed alphabetically by last name by the state in which they reside o Information included in listing Name Address (if supplied) Phone # (if supplied) Kennel name (if any) Website address Rescue designation (R) Breeder designations (B) Activities Conformation (C) Performance (P) PRINTING Affiliate club membership designation as reported by BCOA member (club rosters will NOT be checked for accuracy) Roster Editor gets a cost estimate based on membership and roster size. o Any potential over budget expenses must be approved by the BCOA board PRIOR to submission for printing o The Roster is submitted to the Printer (usually in InDesign, although software use among Editors may vary). Proof is returned to the Editors and the Editorial Review Committee (ERC) as a PDF file for approval prior to printing. o Proof must be approved within 48 hours by Editors and ERC. Once the Roster is printed, postage is calculated. o Roster Editor requests check from Treasurer for postage amount o ADDRESSES will NOT be listed as member OR current resident. o Once printer receives postage check, Rosters are mailed Printer bills BCOA for costs of printing and handling

11 Page 11 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BALLOT APPROVED SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR NATIONAL SPECIALTY PROPOSAL Postmarked April 1, 2011 Effective April 10, 2011 Please send your vote on allowing an extension of the deadline for the submission of a proposal for the 2014 BCOA National Specialty, scheduled to be in the Central Region. No proposals have been received, but a group of BCOA members in that region would like to consider submitting one. The deadline would be extended to April 21, APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb BALLOT :APPROVED SUBJECT: REGISTRATION FEE FOR AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION CONFERENCE Postmarked April 4, 2011 Effective April 14, 2011 Please mark your vote on paying the $200 registration fee for the 2011 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference to be held August 12-14, 2011 in St. Louis, MO. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Siekert, Stargell, Webb, Kirk Dear Club Member: The AKC Canine Health Foundation is looking for your input. Please click on the following link to take a short survey about charitable giving. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes of your time. Thank you for your help and support, AKC Canine Health Foundation To ensure that you receive our s, please add chf@caninehealthfoundation.org to your address book. To update your information or change your preferences please click here.

12 Bulletin Board Newsletter Jackie Jones, Editor Palm Creek Rd Clatskanie, OR Basenji Club of America, Inc Officers President: Pamela Geoffroy, - MA. Eldorado Basenjis (508) <president@basenji.org > Vice President: Jon Curby MO. Kibushi Basenjis (573) < jcurby@offa.org > Secretary: Janet Ketz, - IL. - No Brk Basenjis (815) < JLKetz@aol.com > Treasurer: Linda Daves Siekert,- AZ. Sinbaje Basenji < treasurer@basenji.org > Board of Directors Lisa Auerbach VA. Itzyu Basenji (804) < itzyu@prodigy.net> Damara Bolté VA. Reveille Basenji (703) < mbliki@aol.com> Carole Kirk WV. Possum Creek (304) < Possum.Creek@juno.com> Carrie Jones MN. Ankhu Basenjis (507) <ankhusenjis@gmail.net> Carol Webb CA. Kazor Basenji (714) <cwkazor@earthlink.net> Jackie Jones OR. Dragnquest Basenji (503) <dragnquest@gotsky.com> Laurie Stargell CO. Skyhi Basenji (970) <laurie@skyhibasenjis.com> BCOA WEBSITE webmaster@basenji.org

13 Page 13 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, Supported Entries Easter region (AL,CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV) May 29 Sept 3 Oct 16 BC of Cincinnati - Warren Co. KC Lexington Kennel Club Maryland Kennel Club / MABC Central Region (AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OK, SD, TX, WI) Mar 12 Sept 18 Columbia MO KC show Manitowoc County Kennel Club Western Region (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) June 25 August 7 Clackamas KC- WVBC Evergreen Basenji Club 2011 Club Independent Specialties Jun 11 Evergreen Basenji Club - Rally-O only Jul 22 Willamette Valley Basenji Club Jul 29 BCOSW Aug 5 Evergreen Basenji Club Aug 6 Evergreen Basenji Club Sept 20 BCOSW Oct 22 Basenji Club of Northern California 2011 Club Designated Specialties May 27 May 28 Oct 21 BC of Cincinnati - Warren Co. KC BC of Cincinnati - Warren Co. KC BCONC / Skyline Kennel Club

14 Page 14 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 BCOA 2011 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Sep Basenjjii Cllub off Ameriica Manitowoc County Exp & Ice Center Manitowoc, Wisconsin Tuesday, September 20-25, 2011 Watch for details regarding Dr. Johnson s visit/talk on Saturday, the 24 th! Arrangements & details are being made through the health committee. Elements Educational Competition Best Trick Fun Class to start off the event New round-robin judging format More detailed judges comments Important deadlines: April 20 th : Trophy sponsorship (in order to be listed in the premium list) August 1st: Order specialty Wearables (huge variety of color selection) August 10th: Catalog ads August 22 nd : Trophy sponsorship (in order to be listed in the catalog) August 31 st : VIP grooming reservations September 14th: Banquet tickets & cookout reservations Keep current with all National Specialty information at: Specialty website: Specialty flyer: and Show Chair: Beth Straub beth@keltwyn.com (612) Assistant Chair: Lisa Marshall brkls@wi.rr.com (414) National 2011 DVD's Purchase a complete set of 2011 BCOA National Specialty DVDs before October 15 and save $25.00! Pre-Show Sale: Only $135 for the complete set (After October 15, 2011 full price is $160.) Order Click on BCOA Online Store

15 Contact Info: Andrew Sawler at (413) Page 15 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 Used with permission from Today's Breeder, Nestle Purina PetCare.

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17 Page 17 Bulletin Board Newsletter April 15, 2011 Unsung Hero Award CRITERIA USED IN SELECTING THE UNSUNG HERO The Unsung Hero Award recognizes that BCOA member who has made a positive contribution that would not ordinarily be acknowledged by other types of formal awards. CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD: The candidate nominated for this award shall have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics. Displaying extraordinary effort to advance the purpose of the BCOA. Unselfishly sharing his/her time and expense to promote events, activities, and materials in support of the BCOA. Consistently and willingly extending a helping hand. HOW NOMINATIONS ARE SUBMITTED: Submitters must provide the BCOA Board with the full name of the nominee and a statement of 250 words describing why this person should be considered for the award. HOW A MEMBER CAN BE NOMINATED: Any BCOA Board member, a BCOA affiliated club, or a group of current BCOA members. WHEN AND HOW AN UNSUNG HERO IS CHOSEN: During the 120 days previous to the BCOA annual meeting for the current year, the BCOA Board will accept nominations. The BCOA Board will review the nominations and select a recipient for the award. The BCOA Board will make its decision at least 45 days prior to the BCOA Annual Meeting to allow time for the award to be prepared. The name of the winner will remain undisclosed until the presentation at the Annual Meeting. FORM OF RECOGNITION: The winner of the Unsung Hero Award shall receive a suitable award, including the recipient s name and year received, at the BCOA Annual Meeting. Unsung Hero Recipients 1996 Sandra Bridges, CA; 1997 Shirley Jones, OK; 1998 Russ Jacobs, KS; 1999 Susan Coe, PA; 2000 Iris Craven, MD; 2001 Andie Paysinger, CA; 2002 Carmella Troisi-Hoerr; 2003 Wanda Pooley, IL; 2004 Linda Ehlers & Carrie Jones; 2005 Janet Ketz, IL; 2006 No Recipient; 2007 Lisa Marshall, WI; 2008 Peggy Shifflet; 2009 No Recipient; 2010 Donna DeFlorio

18 Basenji Club of America Judges Selection STAGE I - Nomination Collection Deadline for Stage I voting is June 15, and Snail mail is accepted during this Stage You may nominate up to FIVE Judges in each category. Please make sure that you VERIFY that your candidate is eligible to judge Basenjis if nominating a REGULAR Judge candidate BCOA National Specialty REGULAR CLASSES: please list name, address, and phone number NOT ELIGIBLE: Judy Webb (2013), John Reeve Newson (2012), Lisa Tyler (2011), Kent Delaney (2010), Terri Gaveltz (2009), Jon Curby (2008), Marianne Klinkowski (2007), and Cheryl Myers Egerton (2006) 2013 BCOA National Specialty SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES: please list name, address, and phone number NOT ELIGIBLE: Carrie Jones (2012), Debbie Hauri (2011), Kari Wuornos-Winger (2010), Wanda Pooley (2009), Brenda Cassell (2008), Linda Ehlers (2007), John Donald (2006), and Pat Cembura (2005) BCOA MEMBER nominating the above: Member Name and Address: You can your selections to LMKQuinnett@msn.com or snail mail this form to: MaryK Quinnett, st Place SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022