The Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin Board Newsletter February 15,, 2011 In this Issue BCOA Applications... 1 2011 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 2012 Nat'l Lure Judge Req.... 3 Sunshine Committee /Interim Contact info... 3 2014 National Specialty Bid Request... 4 APDW Award... 4 Ballots... 4, 5, 6 DENISE KINGMAN 24300 N. Canyon Dr., Quail Valley, CA 92587-9301 (951) 978-4885 <luxorbasenjis@msn.com> Denise Searcy, Holly Benton GARY LANGULA 908 Livingston Ave., W. St. Paul, MN 55118-1443 (651) 457-0863) <glangula@msn.com> Sally Wuornos, Laura Caldwell CARINA MOREN Vikingavagen 43, Upplands Vasby, Sweden. 46859086827 <carina@touch of razz.se > Mia Lowbeer, Julie Jones SCOTT RAY 154 Yarrow Way, Aiken, SC 29803 (803) 642-5522 <skray@atlanticbb.net > Susan Campeau, Connie Camp WILLIS B. SULLIVAN P. O. Box 518, Maxton, NC 28364-0518 (910) 844-6184 <sullivanwb@embarqmail.com > Susan Campeau, Connie Camp BHE Ballots / AKC Doin's... 6 BCOA Contact Info... 7 Independent/Designated Specialties... 8 Supported Entries... 8 Stage 1 Judges Nomination Form... 9 ***2011 National Website*** On The MOVE Address, Telephone Number and Email Changes CARRIE JONES LINDA EHLERS <ankhusenjis@gmail.com> <jerlin@centurylink.net> http://www.bcosw.org/2011bcoanational/ The Members of the BCOA send their condolences to Becky Blansett on the passing of her mother.
Page 2 Bulletin Board Newsletter February 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, 34025 West River Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481. Phone 815-476-5418. E-mail <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 74505 Palm Creek Rd, Clatskanie OR, 97016-2545 (503)728-9413; E-mail <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 Email changes to Linda Daves Siekert, Sinbaje Basenjis 6800 N Montezuma Dr. Tucson, AZ 85718-2432 E-mail 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 February 15, 2011
Page 3 Bulletin Board Newsletter February 15, 2011 SUBMITTING EXPENSES TO THE BCOA TREASURER Please note per BCOA Ballot 2004 48, 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 1st quarter is Jan 25th. Kimberly Noyes P.O. Box 7453 Portland, ME 04112 BulletinEditor@basenji.org SUNSHINE COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION Our 2011 Sunshine Contact will continue to be Margaret (Peg) Grundman. Contact Peg by e-mail at MGrund1035@aol.com US mail at 7800 NW 14th St., Ocala, FL 34482-4448 or by phone at 352-854-7144 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 2012 AKC Lure Coursing Judge Request The 2012 BCOA National Specialty Field Trial Chair requests your input regarding judges for the 2012 National Specialty AKC Lure Coursing Trial and AKC QC tests. All judges must be duly licensed for Basenjis (please do not submit the names of provisional judges) and should have significant experience judging the breed. You may send your suggestions by snail mail or email to: Sid Sher (FTC 2012 Specialty Trial), 8370 Jill Brenda Ct. Manassas, VA 20112/ ssher@mac.com or phone at (703) 791-7661
Page 4 Bulletin Board Newsletter February 15, 2011 2014 National Specialty This is a friendly reminder to plan the 2014 Basenji Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Show. The National Specialty Oversight Committee (NSOC) is accepting proposals from affiliate clubs or current BCOA member groups to host the 2014 national specialty show. Like this year, the 2014 specialty will be in the Central Region that covers these states: AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MS, MN, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD, TX, WI. Those wanting assistance in planning and developing a proposal should contact the members of the national specialty oversight committee who are experienced basenji people willing to share their expertise in hosting this event. When considering the proposal, view the BCOA National Specialty Procedures at the Club s website on the members page (www.basenji.org). Submit the proposed plan on the Specialty Site Proposal form. Download this form or contact Carrie Jones (ankhusenjis@gmail.com) to receive it in the MS Word format or as a hard copy through the postal service. Deadline for proposals is April 1st, 2011. Send proposals to the National Specialty Oversight Committee to Carrie Jones. Home address is in the BCOA roster or e-mail at ankhusenjis@gmail.com. Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers APDW Honors Damara Bolte With Stonehenge Award On Sunday -- the day before The Garden -- APDW honored Damara Bolte with The Stonehenge Award, presented annually to an individual who has contributed significantly to the sport of purebred dogs. As The Stonehenge 2011, Damara joins Stonehenges Anne Rogers Clark, Edd Bivin, Bo Bengtson, and Patti Strand. APDW director Billy Gorodner will introduce the longtime Basenji breeder, author, and sculptor, and APDW President Jan Mahood will present Damara with The Stonehenge pendant. APDW will make a donation in the winner's name to Take the Lead. BALLOT 2011 01: APPROVED SUBJECT: APPROVAL NTOMBA LOKOSO Postmarked January 03, 2011 Effective January 13, 2011 In compliance with the procedures outlined in the petition for Native Stock Basenjis, please send your vote on approving Ntomba Lokoso to be submitted to the membership for their vote by import region to be added to the AKC studbook. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb
Page 5 Bulletin Board Newsletter February 15, 2011 BALLOT 2011 02: APPROVED SUBJECT: APPROVAL NTOMBA MOSIKA Postmarked January 03, 2011 Effective January 13, 2011 In compliance with the procedures outlined in the petition for Native Stock Basenjis, please send your vote on approving Ntomba Mosika to be submitted to the membership for their vote by import region to be added to the AKC studbook. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb BALLOT 2011-03: APPROVED SUBJECT: JUDGES MENTOR APPLICATION Postmarked January 27, 2011 Effective February 05, 2011 Please mark your vote on accepting the Judges Mentor Application Form submitted by Marianne Klinkowski, Judges Education Chair, to be used for existing and new mentors. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz-[Comment: From my research-our policy seems to be in line with AKC and other Breed/ Parent club mentor programs], Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb BALLOT 2011-04: APPROVED SUBJECT: ROSTER EDITORS Postmarked January 28, 2011 Effective February 06, 2011 Please send your vote on approving Melody Falcone [NE] and Heather Ervin [MO] as Roster Editors for 2011. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert-Comment: [Thank you for your willingness to serve in this capacity for another year. In such negative times, I truly appreciate it.], Stargell- [Comments: thank you ladies for continuing to volunteer for this important job!], Webb BALLOT 2011-05: APPROVED SUBJECT: BULLETIN BOARD EDITOR Postmarked January 28, 2011 Effective February 06, 2011 Please send your vote on approving Jackie Jones [OR] as Bulletin Board Editor for 2011. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert-Comment:[Thank you for your willingness to serve in this capacity for another year. In such negative times, I truly appreciate it.], Stargell- Comments:[thank you Jackie, your BBs have such a distinctive style and I appreciate the time you spend for the BCOA on this task.], Webb WITHHELD: J Jones BALLOT 2011-06: APPROVED SUBJECT: NEW MEMBERS Postmarked: February 3, 2011 Effective: February 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 January 2011 Bulletin Board Newsletter. No comments have been received. Please mark your vote on admitting them to membership in BCOA. Brianna & Renay Horricks [VA] Gwen & Dwight Schaefer [TN] David & Anne Bach [NC] APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb
Page 6 Bulletin Board Newsletter February 15, 2011 BALLOT 2011-07: APPROVED SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH VIDEOGRAPHER Postmarked February 06, 2011 Effective February 16, 2011 Please send your vote on approving the three-year contract with videographer Gary Weitz/Purebred Studios to record, edit, and supply copies of the conformation classes at the BCOA National Specialties 2011 2013. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Siekert, Stargell, Webb Basenji Health Endowment Ballots BHE BALLOT 2011 01 APPROVED SUBJECT: BHE FUND RAISING COMMITTE CHAIRS Postmarked January 21, 2011 Effective January 31, 2011 Please send your vote on approving these committee chairs for the BHE Fundraising Committee: Jo York Bradshaw [NM] and Felice Lang [CT] APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Hesse, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Stargell, Webb BHE BALLOT 2011 02 APPROVED SUBJECT: BHE BONDING INSURANCE FOR TREASURER Postmarked February 07, 2011 Effective February 17, 2011 Please send your vote on approving the expense of $90 for a fidelity bond for the treasurer of BHE from State Farm Insurance. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Hesse, C. Jones, J. Jones, Ketz, Kirk, Stargell, Webb AKC Doin's New Test Allows All Dogs the Chance to Experience the Fun and Excitement of Lure Coursing -- The American Kennel Club (AKC ) is pleased to announce the launch of a new titling event the Coursing Ability Test on February 24, 2011 in Calhoun, GA. Open to all dogs, the Coursing Ability Test is an introductory event fashioned after the sport of lure coursing and meant to be a fun, healthy activity for dogs and their owners. Coursing Ability Tests may be held by all licensed lure coursing clubs. To read more on this go to: www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4303
Bulletin Board Newsletter Jackie Jones, Editor 74505 Palm Creek Rd Clatskanie, OR 97016-2545 Basenji Club of America, Inc. 2010 Officers President: Pamela Geoffroy, - MA. Eldorado Basenjis (508) 695-6573 <president@basenji.org > Vice President: Jon Curby MO. Kibushi Basenjis (573) 874-1696 < jcurby@offa.org > Secretary: Janet Ketz, - IL. - No Brk Basenjis (815) 476-5418 < JLKetz@aol.com > Treasurer: Linda Daves Siekert,- AZ. Sinbaje Basenji < treasurer@basenji.org > Board of Directors Lisa Auerbach VA. Itzyu Basenji (804) 387-2640.. < itzyu@prodigy.net> Damara Bolté VA. Reveille Basenji (703)777-7296...< mbliki@aol.com> Carole Kirk WV. Possum Creek (304) 765-7656< Possum.Creek@juno.com> Carrie Jones MN. Ankhu Basenjis (507) 876-9987 <ankhusenjis@gmail.net> Carol Webb CA. Kazor Basenji (714) 777-2256 <cwkazor@earthlink.net> Jackie Jones OR. Dragnquest Basenji (503) 728-9413<dragnquest@gotsky.com> Laurie Stargell CO. Skyhi Basenji (970) 686-6586 <laurie@skyhibasenjis.com> BCOA WEBSITE www.basenji.org webmaster@basenji.org
Page 8 Bulletin Board Newsletter February 15, 2011 2011 Club Independent Specialties Jan 20 Willamette Valley Basenji Club Mar 25 Dallas-Ft Worth Basenji Club 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 2011 Basenji Club of America National Specialty Sep 21-25 Basenjjii Cllub off Ameriica 2011 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) No supported entries scheduled at this time
Basenji Club of America Judges Selection STAGE I - Nomination Collection Deadline for Stage I voting is June 15, 2011 Email 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. 2014 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 email your selections to LMKQuinnett@msn.com or snail mail this form to: MaryK Quinnett, 38428 251 st Place SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022