The Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15,, 2010 In this Issue BCOA Applications... 1 2011 National Website... 1 On The Move... 1 Publication Information... 2 Specialties Calendar... 2 Submitting Address Changes... 2 National Specialty Regional Map... 2 Well Wishes / Condolences... 3 2011 National Information... 3 BHE Annual Board Meeting Minutes... 4 BCOA Annual Meeting Minutes... 5 BCOA Board Election Results... 6 Supported Entries... 7 Ballots... 7, 8, 9 2012/2013 Judges Tally... 10 BCOA Annual Meeting Minutes... 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 BCOA Contact Info... 16 ***2011 National Website*** http://www.bcosw.org/2011bcoanational NOEL BASSER AM Morgenbach 2, Trechtingshausen 55413 Germany (0049-6721-6725) < noelbasser@allzweck.de> Valerie Yale, Cindy Russell JOHN & KATHY DUFFY 1315 Middle Black Brook Rd., Seneca Falls, NY 13148-9756 (315-568-9417) <jkduffy@localnet.com> Chey Miller, Michael Swan CONNIE FRY 11887 Hayloft Lane, Roscoe, IL 61073 (815-623-8097) < mysenji1@frontier.com > Wanda Pooley, Sandra Tucker FELICE LANG 409 Glenbrook Rd, Unit 6, Stamford, CT 06906-2123 (203-323-4851) < morgencd@yahoo.com > Kimberly Brown, Sheila Lund LAURA OWEN 660 W. Riddle Ave., Revenna, OH 44266 (330-620-1502) < lowen@neo.rr.com > Russella Bowen-Wilkerson, Cindy Russell WILLIAM PATRICK 618 Horning Rd, Atwater, OH 44201 (330-388-1504) < Wpatrick8@aol.com > Russella Bowen-Wilkerson, Cindy Russell DENISE LEBLANC 1024 Olmstead Dr., Glendale, CA. 91202 (818-244-4819) < denise_leblanc@mac.com > Linda Davies Siekert, Katherine Scott On The MOVE Address, Telephone Number and Email Changes DALLAS HUNT 1265 SW Call Rd, DeKalb, MO 64440 CYNTHIA S. (JACOBUCCI) STEHL 8640 SE Causey Ave. Apt T203, Happy Valley, OR 97086-8599 WANDA POOLEY 221 Oak Wood Road, Kerrville, TX 78028 (830-257-0481)
Page 2 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 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 Michael Graves Mardi Gras Basenji 230 Antlers Trail Leander, TX 78641-8456 (512) 778-6129 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> 2012 July 9 July 15 Gettysburg, PA Specialty Chair: LeeBeth Cranmer <lbcranmer@juno.com> 2013 July 12 July 17 Auburn WA Specialty Chair: Brenda Phillips <ciarasmom@yahoo.com > All dates pending AKC approval 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 November 15. 2010
Page 3 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 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. BCOA sends extends get well wishes to Dr. Daniel DeFlorio and LeeBeth Cranmer s mother for speedy recoveries and quick return home. BCOA membership sends good thoughts to Jo Ann Linebaugh on the success of her surgery. The Members of the BCOA send their condolences to Carolyn Nagle on the loss of Bruce. BCOA send it s condolences to the family of Mirrie Cardew. BCOA offers it sympathy to Carol Kuna on the loss of her sister Anita. Hi All, 2011 BCOA National Specialty Committee I wanted to let everyone know that the website for the BCOA 2011 National Specialty in Manitowoc, WI is now live and currently can be found at the link below. http://www.bcosw.org/2011bcoanational/ To help everyone plan for their trips to Manitowoc, we have social media and e-newsletter approaches developed to keep people informed about important changes to the website and other tidbits of info you may want to know. Of course, there will also be some information published in The Bulletin and The Bulletin Board Newsletter and other print media. Depending on your personal preferences, you can... Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bcoa2011 Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/bcoa2011 Sign up for our e-newsletter via the website on the Contacts page. You can also get to the sign-up form via the Facebook page ("email signup" tab). http://www.bcosw.org/2011bcoanational/contacts..html Choosing at least the e-newsletter or Facebook should suffice if you only want to pick one. We can also get last minute information to you as the National date draws near by either of these methods. These options will also be particularly helpful if you are not currently a BCOA member. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know! Cheers, Clay Bunyard Online Publicity 2011 BCOA National Specialty Committee
Page 4 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 MINUTES OF THE NINETEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BASENJI HEALTH ENDOWMENT The nineteenth meeting of the Board of Directors of the Basenji Health Endowment, a not-for-profit corporation, existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Illinois, was held at the Island Grove Regional Park, in the city of Greeley in the State of Colorado on the first day of September at the hour of 10:00 a.m., pursuant to call and notice by a majority of the directors of the corporation. The following members of the Board of Directors were present, constituting a quorum of the board: Lisa Auerbach Pam Geoffroy Brenda Phillips Damara Bolté Laura Mae Hesse Laurie Stargell Jon Curby Janet Ketz Carol Webb Tonda Curry Carole Kirk On a motion made by Phillips, seconded by Webb, the minutes of the 2009 BHE meeting accepted as published. Treasurer Hesse gave her report, making note of the fact that the BCOA has not donated to the BHE in several years and that the BCOA should consider doing so this year. On a motion made by Phillips, seconded by Bolté, the Treasurer s Report was accepted as presented. Because of the complexity of investing and making accessible the funds to researchers, for the club year 2011, the BHE Board asks BHE Treasurer-Laura Hesse, to remain in the office for the 2011 year. Laura accepted. The Board of BHE has traditionally been the Board of BCOA; however, the BHE Board is chosen by the previous year s Board and is not required to be the same as the BCOA Board. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Officers/Directors Insurance Laura will investigate insurance companies to find a policy that meets our needs. Fundraising Motion made by Curry, second by Auerbach- Formation of a fundraising committee for BHE Fundraising Projects for 2011 and beyond. Motion passed. A request for volunteers will be included at the 2010 BCOA annual meeting. Research and Projects The Direct Fanconi Test research is in the development process. PRA is another possible research option that the BHE will be looking into for the future. There being no further business to come before the Board, on a motion made by Webb, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Janet Ketz, Secretary
Page 5 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 MINUTES OF THE BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA, INC., ANNUAL BOARD MEETING The Annual Board Meeting of the Basenji Club of America, Inc., was held at Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, September 2, 2010. President Pam Geoffroy called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. In attendance were Pam Geoffroy, President; Jon Curby, Vice-President; Janet Ketz, Secretary; Mike Graves, Treasurer; Directors-Lisa Auerbach; Damara Bolté; Tonda Curry; Carole Kirk; Brenda Phillips; Laurie Stargell; Carol Webb. Guest bcoa member-annette Muenter. Auerbach moved, Curry seconded that the reading of the minutes of the last meeting be suspended. Motion carried. The Treasurer reported profit so far this year around $8000.00 and total assets at $70,000. Rescue Fund currently has $14,000 with $5,000 spent in 2010. Treasurer suggests a second check of accounts by a BOD member. After discussed, Carole Kirk will volunteer to do the second verification. The Secretary reported the need for an inspector of elections for the upcoming Officers/Board of Directors Election, so the Ballot can be mailed by Sept 15. The board will locate a CPA to serve as Inspector of Elections. UNFINISHED BUSINESS; 2011Budget Carole Kirk will be doing the budget for 2011. Each committee chair will be asked to submit information on spending for 2010, along with planned projects and budget requests for 2011 to Kirk before November 2010. The 2011 budget proposal will be sent to the BOD in November for approval. Basenji Health Endowment Laura Mae Hesse BHE Treasurer will check into the exact amount that BCOA can donate this year. (Currently estimated to be $10,000). BALLOT 2010-53 Curby moved-each year, BCOA will donate an amount equal to 50 % of National Specialty Auction profits (not to exceed the maximum IRS allowable donation) to BHE. Second, Webb. Motion Approved. NEW BUSINESS: 2011 Budget Discussion on removing the National Specialty income and expenses from the annual budget - (Budget Committee and Treasurer will make the adjustments for 2011). Bulletin Expense of postage cost of U.S and Foreign mailings. Consideration to adding additional costs for foreign members to cover costs of mailing will be investigated and a BOD decision will be expected before membership renewals are sent out for 2011. Editorial Review Board The ERB purpose is to review all publications before they are printed, to protect the BCOA from issues related to liable, copyright and/or inflammatory materials. A side to this discussion, it was noted that all health and educational articles/items used in BCOA publications need to be sent to the respective committee for comment before use. Lifetime Membership BALLOT 2010-55: Webb moved, Graves seconded, Damara Bolte` [VA] is nominated for a Lifetime Membership. Ms. Bolte` continues to offer devoted and effective service as a long-time member and Officer of the BCOA, and the club desires to show appreciation and affection. (Withheld: Bolte`) Motion passed. Bolte` moved that the meeting be adjourned; motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Janet Ketz, Secretary
Page 6 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 Board of Directors Election Results
Page 7 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 2010 Club & Location Eastern Region Supported Entries (AL,CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV) December 11 - Eastern Dog Club, Providence, RI Central Region (AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OK, SD, TX, WI) No supported entries scheduled at this time Western Region (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) No supported entries scheduled at this time --Correction to Ballot 2010-55-Secretary s error from previous 2010 Bulletin Board-- BALLOT 2010-55-APPROVED SUBJECT: LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Annual Board of Directors Meeting, Greeley, CO. Effective: September 2, 2010 Damara Bolte` [VA] is nominated for a Lifetime Membership. Ms. Bolte` continues to offer devoted and effective service as a long-time member and Officer of the BCOA, and the club desires to show appreciation and affection. APPROVED: Auerbach, Curby, Curry, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb. WITHHELD: Bolte` BALLOT 2010 56-APPROVED SUBJECT: DATE EXTENSION FOR ANNUAL ELECTION Postmarked September 15, 2010 Effective September 25, 2010 Because of the delay in mailing out the 2011 election ballots by three days, resulting in its not reaching the membership at the usual time, in order to provide the full time for BCOA members to mail in votes for the 2011 Officers and Board of Directors, please send your vote on the following extension of deadlines given in BCOA By-Laws: By-Laws: The membership ballot must be postmarked by September 15. Extension: The membership ballot must be postmarked by September 20. By-Laws: Ballots to be valid must be postmarked prior to October 15 and received by the Inspectors of Election no later than October 21, even if the 21st is not a mail delivery day. Extension: Ballots to be valid must be postmarked prior to October 20 and received by the Inspectors of Election no later than October 26, even if the 26th is not a mail delivery day. By-Laws: The Inspectors of Election report the results of the election by October 30. Extension: The Inspectors of Election report the results of the election by November 04. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Curry, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb
Page 8 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 BALLOT 2010 57 APPROVED SUBJECT: INSPECTOR OF ELECTIONS Postmarked: September 18, 2010 Effective: September 28, 2010 Please send your vote on approving Richard W. Schmidt [Maryland Heights, MO] as Inspector of Elections for the Annual Election of BCOA Board of Directors and Officers for 2011. Mr. Schmidt asks $100 for his services. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Curry, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb BALLOT 2010 58 APPROVED SUBJECT: DATE EXTENSION FOR ROUND III OF JUDGES SELECTION Postmarked September 30, 2010 Effective October 10, 2010 The Judges Selection Committee has requested a two week extension to the deadline date of September 15th for Phase 3 mailing of the weighted membership ballot. In order to provide time for BCOA members to return ballots to the tally person we will be adding two weeks as well to the deadline to the tally person of October 15th. Please send your vote on extending the deadlines listed below. Phase III deadline for mailing to members -- September 15th New Phase III deadline for mailing to members -- October 1st Mailing to tally person postmarked date of October 15th New mailing to tally person postmarked date of October 31st APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb NO RECORD OF VOTE: Curry BALLOT 2010-59 APPROVED SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL WEBMASTER Postmarked October 12, 2010 Effective October 22, 2010 Please mark your vote on adding Susan Coe as an additional webmaster to join the team of Kyle Cabral and Lisa Auerbach. Susan's main job will be routine updates and visual appeal. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb NO RECORD OF VOTE: Curry Ballot 2010-60 APPROVED SUBJECT: HIRING ED SLEDZIK TAX ACCOUNTANT AND ADVISOR Postmarked October 12, 2010 Effective October 22, 2010 Please mark your vote on hiring Ed Sledzik - Reston, VA for the amount of $500 for one year to do BCOA taxes and provide BCOA with advice for donating to our 501c3 BHE organization. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb NO RECORD OF VOTE: Curry BALLOT 2010-61-APPROVED SUBJECT: NEW MEMBERS Postmarked: October 12, 2010 Effective: October 22, 2010 The following persons have applied for membership in BCOA, and their names, along with a call for comments, were published in September 2010 Bulletin Board Newsletter. No comments have been received. Please mark your vote on admitting them to membership in BCOA. Cindi Gross [OR] Stormy Maddux & Reginald Smith *Ethan Smith [CA] Sandy & David Simpson * Gryphon Skaggs [TX] APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Graves, Ketz, Phillips, Stargell, Webb NO RECORD OF VOTE: Curry, Kirk
Page 9 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 BALLOT 2010 62 APPROVED SUBJECT: VERDICT ON CHARGES FROM ACCEPTANCE OF JURISDICTION ON BALLOT 2010-31 Postmarked: October 29, 2010 Effective: November 08, 2010 Please mark your vote with regard to the following: In accordance to our by-laws and as a result of accepting jurisdiction on the charges (Ballot 2010-31, effective April 15, 2010), an investigation was conducted. The investigation finds that the conduct alleged by BCOA member A was committed by BCOA member B and does constitute conduct detrimental to the club. The investigation also finds that the actions of BCOA member B were the result of a lapse in judgment, not an intentional attempt to violate policy. Due to these circumstances, and because BCOA member B is not in a position of leadership within the BCOA, no sanction is necessary. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Curry, Graves, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb BALLOT 2010 63-APPROVED SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR 2011 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Postmarked October 29, 2010 Effective November 08, 2010 Please mark your vote on the proposal submitted for the 2011 BCOA National Specialty on March 3, 2008 to be held in the Central Region in its turn. The chair of the group is Beth Straub [MO]; Co-Chair Lisa Marshall [WI]; Treasurer Laura Mae Hesse [WI]; Other members the Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin. The location is Manitowoc County Fairgrounds and Ice Arena in Manitowoc, WI; dates are September 20 (Tuesday) through September 25 (Sunday) 2011. Additional specifications: To allow the BCOSW to hold their independent Specialty on Tuesday September 20, 2011 with the event completing prior to the start of the BCOA Specialty on Tuesday September 20, 2010 at 6 PM. The BCOSW will pay the entire rental fee of the facility on Tuesday September 20, 2010 the day of the BCOSW Specialty. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curby, Curry, Graves, Ketz, Phillips, Webb DISSAPPROVED: Kirk NO RECORD OF VOTE: Stargell BHE BALLOT 2010 BHE BALLOT 2010-01 SUBJECT: HIRING ED SLEDZIK FOR OUR BHE TAX ACCOUNTANT AND ADVISOR Postmarked October 12, 2010 Effective October 22, 2010 Please mark your vote on hiring Ed Sledzik - Reston, VA for the amount of $500 for one year to do taxes and provide advice for the 501c3 Basenji Health Endowment. APPROVED: Auerbach, Bolte`, Curry, Curby, Ketz, Kirk, Phillips, Stargell, Webb WITHHELD: Hesse
Page 10 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 November 07, 2010 Report from the Tallier Judges Vote Tally Report 2010 These results display: 1% error in counting Sweeps stakes due to missing votes 3 ballots in Tally s 264 counted (note 2 Ballots voted 1 st and 2 nd place only) No percent error in Judges Selection: 1000% accurate 267 votes cast and counted 10 ballots deemed void: =3% or votes casted. I wish to thank the entire committee for their time and patience in this new process; which involved two days of 5.5 hrs of counting. We counted 267 ballots; each having 6 candidate selection; = 1602 casted votes which had 6 placements =(11 candidates) 1402 actual votes counted, for possible 11 candidates = 2937 possible votes. THEN they were each numerically calculated by # points rewarded for each vote selection; A LOT OF WORK!!! Do note the old method would have the same results in 1,2,3 placements However in the Sweeps the first places can split and a high scoring 2/3 rd placement can actually score highest and be a first placement. Thank you all; you were amazing, patient and very supportive: especially during the re-count during Zenyatta s race!!! Review the spread sheets: Good job TEAM!!! Rita Webb Judges for Regular classes 2013 Votes William Rose Ellen Sandra Russell Donald Judy Cunningham Fetter Goose Allen Hendren Sturz Webb 1 st place 33 50 28 50 25 81 2 nd place 45 49 50 45 39 39 3 rd place 74 43 41 37 32 30 Total pts 374 440 341 422 274 551 Judges for 2012 Sweeps Fourth Second Fifth Third Sixth First Votes Tad Katie Nina Carrie Michael Brooks Campbell Fetter Jones Work 1 st place 53 46 47 60 58 2 nd place 71 45 51 67 30 3 rd place 37 84 53 50 38 total pts 523 449 441 551 418 Second Fourth Third First Fifth
Page 11 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 Basenji Club of America 2010 Annual Meeting Minutes The Annual Meeting of the Basenji Club of America, Inc., was held in the Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Greeley, Colorado, on September 3, 2010. Having determined that a quorum was present, President Pam Geoffroy called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. In attendance were the following members: Dennis Arrand, Lynn Arrand, Lisa Auerbach, Becky Blansett, Damara Bolte`, Russella Bowen-Wilkerson, Kathy Boyd, Jo Bradshaw, Ellen Regan Bramble, Kathryn Britton, Clay Bunyard, Kyle Cabral, Laura Caldwell, JaNell Canady, Pat Cembura, Stephanie Cheng-Rutherford, Rick Christensen, Susan Coe, Nancy Craigie, Elda Cross, Tom Cross, Jon Curby, Vicki Curby, Donna DeFlorio, Linda Ehlers, Kay Eldred, Nicole Freedman, Christine Frost, Teresa Gavaletz, Pam Geoffroy, Elizabeth Getty, Michael Graves, Christine Graves, Katherine Graves, Bryan Gregory, Laurie Gregory, Flo Havens, Deborah Henning, Laura Mae Hesse, Fred Hughes, Joyce Hughes, Anne Humphreys, Sharron Hurlbut, Karen Hutchison, Vickie Jacobs, James Johannes, Caryn Jones, Jackie Jones, Terry Jones, Sue Joyner, Janet Ketz, Carole Kirk, Carol Kuna, Arnieta Kurtz, Pat Kushnir, Julie Leicht, Tracy Leonard, Ken Linberg, Jane Lodge, Darlene Lowitt, Donna Lubbe, Shiela Lund, Kim McNeill, Tammy McQuigg, Jennifer Miller, Annette Muenter, Barbara Narehood, Dennis Narehood, Brenda Phillips, Marti Reed, Kristin Reed, Bob Reed, Lisa Saban, Andrew Sawler, Katie Scott, Linda Siekert, Laurie Stargell, Karen Terry, Richard Terry, Miles Tihansky, Sandy Tucker, Nancy True, Carol Webb, Rita Webb, Claire Wisch, George Woodard, Marcia Woodard, Sally Wuornos, Kari Winger, June Young and the Parliamentarian was Lola Fair. The required quorum for the meeting was met. Motion to accept 2009 Annual Meeting Minutes as published by D. Lubbe, second R. Webb. Report of the President Welcome to the Basenji Club of America's Annual Meeting. We are here to celebrate the Basenji and the mission of the BCOA, which is to promote the breed through Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Coursing and importantly companionship and to protect the breed with Health Research and diversity through Health testing and Native Stock. We are trying something new this year with a Power point presentation. I would like to thank the 2010 host group for all their efforts on behalf of the BCOA I have been pretty busy these past few months as President learning all the ropes. There is a ton of work to be done and I would like to reach out to our members for some help. If you have a skill that might be useful and a little free time we could use your assistance in areas like webmaster for the web site this will be a team effort as we have so many new features, organizational skills, Chairing committees, scanning Archive items, writing skills for procedures and much more. I just want to let you know how hard Janet and Mike have worked for you. Janet has had some big shoes to fill since Anne Graves had been the Secretary for many years. Janet has taken every challenge with a positive attitude, a commitment to excel at her tasks and an incredible attention to detail. Mike Graves your treasurer also had big shoes to fill in Laura Mae Hesse. Mike tackled this surprisingly big job with enthusiasm, efficiency and a dedication to you the members. Join me in thanking Mike. Special thanks to Lisa Auerbach and Kyle Cabral who have done a marvelous job on converting the web site over so we may all benefit from all the new technology now available on our web site. We have a few New Items that our many volunteers have worked hours, weeks and months on for you our members. They will be presented in the New Business section of this presentation. I hope you enjoy them. If you have any suggestions, concerns, comments, ideas, projects, criticism please take the time to write it down on a slip of paper sign it or not and place it in the President s suggestion box. The box will be floating around at the show tomorrow and Sunday. Please help make this the club you want it to be. Report of the Secretary One new affiliate club- Route 66 Basenji Club (Missouri) 21 new members One membership ballot-african Stock 51 Board of Directors ballots One 2013 National Specialty Proposal-West Report of the Treasurer TOTAL ASSETS $71,863.92 (Complete Report at the end of these minutes)
Page 12 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 Reports of the Committees: AKC Animal Legislation Committee Vicki Jacobs, Chair Throughout the year the American Kennel Club notifies me of all Legislation taking place all over the United States. There are a number of issues that pertain to the dog fancy. At the present time I would advise anyone interested in animal legislation go to AKC.org and visit these sections on the website: Legislative Alerts http://www.akc.org/news/sections/legislative_alerts.cfm Government Relations - http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/index.cfm In the future these links will be made available on the new BCOA Site. Become proactive in your area to protect your rights as a basenji breeders. BCOA Archives Committee Donna DeFlorio, chair; Lisa Auerbach, technical support What we have- 1998 - Approval to put archives online 2006 Archives moved to Oklahoma State University for safekeeping and storage 2010 Reviewed inventory to determine best way to move the archives online Challenges- Initial OSU inventory was still high-level. From that inventory, we could see the archived material fell into a few broad categories: *BCOA documents and history *BCOA publications *Copyrighted third party material print and audio-visual *Historical material that might be out of copyright Consisting of 35 boxes of papers, books, magazines, photos, DVDs, video tapes, and audio tapes. Game Plan- OSU can scan or copy material stored in physical archives. At OSU, copies are 15 cents per page, but scans $5 per page for first 25, $10 per page thereafter. At 15 cents per page, a box holding a thousand pages can be copied (not scanned) for $150, but materials copied have to be retyped to put online. A year s worth of BCOA publications is estimated to average 200-400 pages at a cost of $2000-4000. Provide our own online portal using expertise from club volunteers. BCOA has copies of some documents outside of OSU archives which can be scanned for the online archives. Obtain permission for copyrighted materials. Visit OSU to identify unique historical material. You Can Help- Locate documents and publications (especially old Bulletin Boards and Bulletins from 1968 and earlier), Scan documents for us, Help put scans together into Adobe pdf s, Type copied documents, Proofread. Volunteers contact Donna DeFlorio at bcoaarchives@aol.com Breeder Education Committee Susan Coe and Laurie Stargell, Co-Chairs The Basenji University of the Basenji Club of America, The Basenji University offers online study about all facets of Basenjis. Courses with information online, Workbooks online, Certificates of Completion mailed to qualifiers. The Colleges of The Basenji University- College for Basenji Owners College of Basenji Activities College for Basenji Breeders College for Basenji Judges Web Address: http://www.basenji.org/basenjiu/niversityindex.html Be sure to get a free bookmark to remind you of our details! Email: BasenjiU@basenji.org Breeder Referral Committee Sandy Beaudoin, Chair AKC Breeder Referral is gradually falling by the wayside as more breeders use the BCOA referral listing and are also building personal web sites. I have had only27 email inquiries this year and get about 1 phone call every two months. I do feel there is a continuing need for the listing however, as this is the way other entities such as researchers and writers find us.
Page 13 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 Budget Committee Carole Kirk, Chair Reviewed historical expenditures and income from 2006 to present. Developed projected income and expenses through end of the current year. Currently working on 2011 budget will contact committee chairs after Nationals for their input on their individual budget needs for 2011. 2011 budget will be published in an upcoming issue of the Bulletin. Health and Research Committee Lisa Auerbach and Katy Scott, co-chairs Members: Jon Curby, Pat Fragassi, Cindy Griswold, Lisa Hart, Carrie Jones, Mia Lowbeer, Chris Maxka, Sandy Kernen McArthur, Laurie Stargell, Lisa Voss, Dr. Jo Thompson, Carol Webb. Health pages on the BCOA website have been updated. Latest information on research, Latest information on testing, Expanded information, Separate sections for breeders and owners where applicable, Set up in pdf file that can be downloaded and printed easily, Bookmarked to make finding information easier. Subcommittee to track Exocrine Pancreatic Deficiency (EPI) Cindy Griswold and Lisa Voss EPI has a low incidence on Canine Phenome Project (CPP), high concern with owners. Subcommittee assignment is to identify affecteds, get a feel for incidence, and look for familial patterns. Encourage owners to participate in CPP and provide DNA samples. Subcommittee to track Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Lisa Hart and Mia Lowbeer Will work to put together good family clusters. Will encourage owners to participate in CPP and provide DNA samples. Will coordinate their work with our researchers. Updating Endowment health pages- Consolidating heath information and Updating outdated information. Research Status Update from Dr. Johnson-Still working on direct test for Fanconi. At least 4 inconsistent results (carriers that have become affected) out of 1089 carriers. Error rate relatively low but errors can occur. Still need to strip test occasionally Research plans for Fanconi and PRA. Need to raise $ for BHE. Review of Canine Health Foundation (CHF) Grant Requests- Review and recommend, Provide expertise, BHE Board makes the decision on these grants. Purina Partnership- Recommended acceptance to the Board, BCOA Board approved, Breeders who participate in Purina, if they designate BCOA, will have a percentage match go to us for health research and other charitable uses Fanconi Testing- Now through OFA, Order online, Cheek swab only. Fanconi Inconsistent Results- Impossible results, Very small number, If parentage is correct, these dogs are extremely valuable for research, Jon Curby is developing an FAQ for owners Notify Jon, Lisa A., and Katy immediately if you have a dog with inconsistent results. Going Forward- Review CERF statistics for changes in PPM incidence, Help update BHE documentation such as the Fanconi Test FAQ, Work with researchers, Work with Nationals committees when health seminars are given. Judges Education Committee Marianne Klinkowski, Chair This has been a very productive year for the committee as we have made great strides in refining the Judges Seminar presentation and handouts and have been working with design guru Susan Coe to put together an online tutorial for the breed. Committee members have presented the breed seminar across the country with presentations at the BCOA National in Kentucky, AKC Lure Coursing Championships in Texas, the Western States Dog Judging Association in
Page 14 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 Judges Education Committee cont. California, the Carolina Dog Judges Study Group in South Carolina and the American Dog Show Judges Advanced Institute in Pennsylvania. The breed seminar will be presented at the National in Colorado and we are already scheduled for 2011 with the Nolan River Kennel Club in Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Judges Association, also in Texas. Sincere thanks to all the dedicated breeders who have participated by either leading the presentations or by bringing their lovely Basenjis oftengreat distances for the education of our future judges. Breed mentors are available for prospective judges and a complete list should be posted on the BCOA website in the near future. Please contact me for more information if you are willing to serve the breed in this capacity. Lure Coursing Committee Russ Jacobs, Chair (report presented by Vicki Jacobs) As the BCOA delegate to the American Sighthound Field Association, I attended the American Sighthound Field Association Annual Convention of Delegates in San Jose CA in March of 2010. A report on the Convention was submitted to the BCOA Bulletin. Congratulations to all new title holders, and especially to our top dog Basenjis. As always, the Committee welcomes your comments and suggestions. Native Stock Committee Pamela Geoffroy, chair; Damara Bolté Three dogs completed the process and were issued AKC registration. They are Avongara Ziki, Lukura Lema and Lukura na Liboso Mopaya. Deadlines for the 2011 process: December 1, 2010 applications are due. December 31, 2010 judges evaluations are due to the Native Stock Committee. Public Education Committee Kyle Cabral As part of the AKC s eligibility requirements to hold future dog shows, all Specialty, Group, and All-Breed dog club that does not hold a benched show must meet certain public education requirements--meet-the-breeds This year we created business cards to pass out at these events If you would like some of these business cards, please contact me at: hapachyld@gmail.com In 2011 we will begin work on updating old handouts and creating new ones to be used in public education. We welcome new thoughts and ideas for these documents. If you have thoughts and ideas, please feel free to share them with us. We are also looking for those with artistic talents to help with illustrating some of these handouts Hapachyld@gmail.com Rescue Liaison-Carrie Jones The rescue committee has been disassembled and was replaced with a Rescue Liaison Position. The rescue policy has been revised and is pending Board approval. Thank you to everyone who steps forward to donate money, volunteer their time, or offer some form of support to Basenji rescue. Sunshine Committee Peg Grundman, Chair Contact: mgrund1035@aol.com Thank you for letting me take an active part in the BCOA. I have mailed cards to those members that have been reported to me. 3 Get Well Cards 7 Sympathy Cards 2 sets of 25 medallions Total expenses incurred as of this date $24.56 Website Committee Lisa Auerbach and Kyle Cabral, Assistant Webmasters New system will have capabilities like login-protected areas and polling, be able to support Online Archives and Basenji University, be cost-effective, standardized and easy to maintain.
Page 15 Bulletin Board Newsletter November 15, 2010 Website Committee cont: How you can help? Can always use helpers--technical and non-technical Technical any or all of HTML, Joomla, PHP, MySQL experience Non-technical proofread content, update message board, and more. Unfinished Business: Bulletin costs were discussed in 2009. Any additional information or discussion with/from the board of directors? The Bulletin will stay at the same quality as it is right now. New Business: 2010 Unsung Hero Award: Donna DeFlorio Congratulations! And THANK YOU!!! 2010 National Specialty Auction Announcement Ballot 2010-53 Each year, BCOA will donate an amount equal to 50 % of National Specialty Auction profits (not to exceed the maximum IRS allowable donation) to the Basenji Health Endowment. Amateur Owner/Handler Class A motion was made by Donna Lubbe --the amateur owner/handler class will be required at all future BCOA affiliate club specialties, all supported entries and BCOA national specialties. Motion passed. National Specialty Lure Coursing This motion was made by Tracy Leonard All future BCOA national specialties will offer AKC lure coursing, if coursing is to be offered. Motion passed. A motion was made by Laura Mae Hesse The 2011 National Specialty is exempt from the requirement to hold AKC lure coursing at BCOA national specialties. (Discussion included information from 2011 host members that the 2011 coursing event is already well along in the planning process.) Motion passed. Announcements: Damara Bolte` was voted for lifetime Membership at the 2010 BOD Mtg. Ballot 2010-55 Marsha Woodward received the Dog writers Assoc of America Award for her breed column in the AKC Gazette. Jackie Jones Bulletin Board editor stated that she had received phone calls from some of the none computer users requesting event planners be aware and make sure that there is contact information for ordering items or finding the event info in hard copy. Since 25% of people are not online it is important to make sure they have the same info available as the computer people. Motion to adjourn was made by Damara Bolte`, second by Carol Webb. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Janet Ketz, 2010 BCOA Secretary Awards traditionally presented after the BCOA Annual Meeting. The Reveille Re-up Award for Stud Dog (producing most champion get for the year): Dan, Swe, Am Ch. Meisterhaus Tail of Intrigue, owner Wazin Basenjis, Sweden The Diane Coleman Award for the top-winning dog in all-breed shows: CH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool, owners Wanda Pooley, Michael Jameson, Patrick Allison and Sandra Middlebrooks.
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. (815) 476-5418 < JLKetz@aol.com > Treasurer: Michael Graves,- TX. Mardi Gras Basenji (512) 778-6129 < 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> Tonda Curry TX. Wakili Basenjis (903) 894-6630 <wakilibasenji@att.net> Carol Webb CA. Kazor Basenji (714) 777-2256 <cwkazor@earthlink.net> Brenda Phillips WA. Makindu..(253) 217-1466 < ciarasmom@yahoo.com> Laurie Stargell CO. Skyhi Basenji..(970) 686-6586<laurie.stargell@colostate.e BCOA WEBSITE www.basenji.org