BULLETIN BOARD - Basenji

PresidentCarrie JonesEyota, MN [email protected]

Vice PresidentBeth StraubO’Fallon, MO [email protected]

secretaryJanet Ketz Wilmington, IL [email protected]

treasurerLinda Daves SiekertTucson, AZ [email protected]

BOard OF directOrsSandy Beaudoin Pawnee, OK [email protected]

Connie CampCharlotte, NC [email protected]

Susan CampeauBear Creek, NC [email protected]

Midge GreenleeOcala, FL [email protected]

Wanda PooleyKerrville, TX [email protected]

Jackie JonesClatskanie, OR [email protected]

Mike WorkGeorgia, VT [email protected]

BULLETIN BOARDBasenji Club of America

August 2012

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY...Our sincerest condolenses to long time BCOA member, Iris Craven for the loss of her daughter, Denise. Denise lost her battle with cancer on July 31, 2012.

...has received AKC approval for their 2012 Designated Specialty to be held Saturday, November 17, 2012, at the Northwest Obedience Club Training Facility, Cary, IL. This Designated Specialty is held in conjunc-tion with the Chicagoland Hound Association Show.

The judges are as follows:

Sweepstakes: Susan Joyner

Conformation: Monica Canestrini

Group judge: William Usherwood

GREATER CHICAGOLAND BASENJI CLUB...

Bulletin Board Newsletter • August 15, 2012

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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 [email protected]

DATES OF PUBLICATIONJanuary & February; April & May; July & August; October & November

SUBMISSION INFORMATIONAll submissions are requested by the 15th of the month preceding issue. Send to:Melody FalconeBulletin Board Editor/PublisherPO Box 552, Louisville, NE 68037(402) 234-2826 [email protected]

USE OF MATERIALWritten material in this newsletter may be reprinted for nonprofit use provided credit is given to the author and the BCOA Bulletin Board; however, articles, photographs, cartoons and original artwork bearing the copyright symbol (©) may only be reprinted with author/photographer/artist’s written permission.

In accordance with the 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 January 15, 2012

SUBMITTING EXPENSES TO BCOA TREASURERPlease 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 1st of the next year to be eligible for reimbursement. Expenditures incurred by members that are not covered by the Budget shall require Board approval. These bills shall be submitted to the Treasurer on or before February 1st 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”

ADDRESS & EMAIL CHANGESSend to:Linda Daves Siekert6800 N Montezuma Dr.Tucson, AZ 85718-2432E-mail [email protected]

BCOA BULLETINTo place ads or submit articled for the BCOA Bulletin, contact Connie Camp, Bulletin Editor; [email protected]

SUNSHINE COMMITTEEIf you know of a BIRTH, ILLNESS or DEATHpertaining to a member’s IMMEDIATE family, please notify Peg Grundman if you want a card sent from the BCOA [email protected] 352-854-7144

Basenji Club of America, Inc.NATIONAL SPECIALTY CALENDARAll dates & Judges pending AKC approval

2013 – July 12 – July 17 Auburn WASpecialty Chair: Brenda Phillips • [email protected]: Regular Classes - Judy WebbSweepstakes: Andrew Sawler

2014 – Sept 23 - Sept 28 Gray Summit, MOSpecialty Chair: Jon Curby • [email protected]: Regular Classes - Mr. Russell HendrenSweepstakes: NA

SPECIALTY EVENT CALENDARDATES & CORRESPONDING BID DATES


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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONSLori Clough11 Gibbs Ave. Apt #3Bridgton, ME 04009-1216207-647-5099 [email protected] Lewis, Kimberly Brown

Julie & Margaret Dugan35 Cannon RunNewark, DE 19702302-731-8672 [email protected] Daniels, Jane Johnson

John Gaidos Ainsley Halemanu6703 Hawaii Kai Dr.Honolulu, HA 96825-1506808-225-4408 [email protected] Britton, Connie Paulsen

Tacie Hetrick7518 N. 2nd St.Kalamazoo, MI 49009-8815269-382-4076 [email protected] Sarlls-Hartwell, Elizabeth Newton

Faye & Dean Makishima5633 James Blair DriveIndianapolis, IN 46234808-295-4783 [email protected] Phifer, Stephen Strobel

Steve & Randee Mathers3042 Bethel Blvd.Zion, IL 60099847-746-0265 [email protected] Schreiber, Sandy Tucker

Shannon & Sean Pratt3585 Sterling park Circle, Apt GGrove City, OH 43123330-224-0026 [email protected] Cabral, Sharon Unrau

Cynthia Stehl11253 SW Springwood Dr.Tigard, OR 97223503-453-4526 [email protected] Kite, Jeffery Gillespie

RECONVENED NOMINATION COMMITTEE Carol Webb [CA] was not able to accept the 2013 Nomination.

Slate of Officers and Board of Directors for 2013Updated 2013 Slate of Officers and Board

Carrie Jones [MN] President Sandy Beaudoin [OK] BOD Beth Straub [MO] Vice President Connie Camp [NC] BOD Janet Ketz [IL] Secretary Susan Campeau [NC] BOD Sharron Schmidgall [MI] Treasurer Midge Greenlee [FL] BOD Sue Joyner [IL] BOD Wanda Pooley [TX] BOD Andrea Stone [WA] BOD

An extension of the deadline for the submission of Additional Nominees for the 2013 Board of Directors has been approved by the BOD.

The deadline is extended to allow petitions to be postmarked to the Secretary’s regular address prior to August 25 and to include petitions received not later than August 31, even if it is not a mail delivery day.


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BALLOT 2012 – 74: APPROVED SUBJECT: AKC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSPostmarked: July 3, 2012 Effective: July 13, 2012

Circulated at the request of the President.Please send your vote on approving the majority votes nominees listed for the AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards in each of the three categories.

Majority Votes to: Conformation-Patricai Craige TrotterCompanion Events-Susan (Suzi) BlufordPerformance-Dana Jensen

Nominees in each category are:Conformation: Peter Green; Ed Sledzik; Patricia Craige Trotter Companion Events: Susan (Suzi) B. Bluford; Sharon Redmer; Robert SquiresPerformance: Jean Dieden, DVM; Dana Jensen; Leida Jones

APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub, Webb, Work.

Ballot 2012-75 APPROVED Subject: Fanconi Information Update for WebsitePostmarked July 3, 2012 Effective July 13, 2012

Circulated at the request of the PresidentPlease send your ballot to approve the proposed changes/updates of information to the Fanconi Information on our website submitted by the Health and Research Committee.

APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub, Webb, Work.

BALLOT 2012-76 APPROVED SUBJECT: Standing Rules for 2012 Annual MeetingPostmarked: July 3, 2012 Effective: July 13, 2012

Circulated in accordance with the By-Laws. Please send your vote on Standing Rules for the 2012 Annual Meeting to be held at the Eisenhower Hotel and Convention Center, Gettysburg, PA on Friday, July 13, 2012 from 4-6pm. (Room TBA). The Standing Rules for Annual Meetings will also be added to the BCOA Policy Manual.

STANDING RULES FOR BCOA ANNUAL MEETINGS

1. The Standing Rules shall be adopted immediately after the Call to Order.

2. Oral reports of Officers and Committee Chairs shall be limited to two minutes except for those of the President and Treasurer. An additional two minutes may be allowed for questions from the membership on reports (such as those of the Health Research Committee) presenting important new material.

3. Typed copies of all reports shall be filed with the President and the Secretary.

4. Members who wish to speak must rise, address the Chair and wait to be recognized. They shall move to a microphone if one is available for use of the membership. They shall state their name and office or club (if any) before speaking.

5. No member shall speak more than two minutes without permission of the Chair.

6. All motions and resolutions must/should be presented in writing to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Forms for written motions and resolutions will be provided in the Hospitality Room.

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7. Individuals registering a motion in advance with the Secretary shall be recognized by the Chair to make that motion to the membership present at the meeting.

8. Individuals registering a motion in advance with the Secretary shall have the right to speak first in debate, if they wish, after the Chair has stated the motion and it has been seconded.

9. The Chair shall alternate, as far as possible, between speakers favoring and speakers opposing a motion under consideration. Debate on motions shall be limited to 15 minutes.

10. A timekeeper will be on duty and will call time on all discussions.

11. All cell phones and pagers are to be silenced during the business meeting.

12. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the annual business meeting in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bylaws and these Standing Rules.

Approved: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Straub, Webb, Work.

No record of vote: Siekert

BALLOT 2012-77-APPROVED Subject: AKC CLSF Donation Effective Date:July 14, 2012

Based on the AKC Delegate report from the 2nd Qtr AKC meeting, a motion by Michael Work with a second by Carol Webb was made at the Annual Board of Directors meeting: BCOA will make a $500 donation to the AKC Canine Legislation Support Fund for 2012.Approved: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Webb, Work.Not in attendance: Straub.

Ballot 2012-78: APPROVED Subject: Updated Standing Committee Descriptions added to website Effective Date: July 14, 2012

Based on the By Laws and Corporate Documents report related to Standing Committee Description updates, a motion by Wanda Pooley with a second by Midge Greenlee was made at the Annual Board of Directors meeting: Updated Standing Committee Descrip-tions will be added to the BCOA website for all 2012 Committees.

Approved: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Webb, Work.

Not in attendance: Straub.

BALLOT 2012-79 APPROVED SUBJECT: 2013 National Specialty AKC Lure Coursing JudgesPostmarked: July 24, 2012 Effective: August 2, 2012

Circulated at the request of the President.Please send your vote for:

Judge 1:Vern Staack, Spokane WA, to judge the following events scheduled for July 13, 2013 at Argus Ranch in Auburn WA: a) all Basenji stakes in the BCOA National Specialty AKC Lure Trial b) BCOA National Specialty AKC Junior Courser Test #1As compensation Mr. Staack asks only reimbursement of actual expenses (round trip transportation from Spokane, up to two nights lodging, and meals). Mr. Staack will be invited to all seminars and to the Annual Banquet at no charge. Judge 2:Avery McLeod, Centralia, WA, to judge the following events scheduled for July 13, 2013 at Argus Ranch in Auburn WA:

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a) all Basenji stakes in the BCOA National Specialty AKC Lure Trial b) BCOA National Specialty AKC Junior Courser Test #2 As compensation Mr. McLeod asks only reimbursement of actual expenses (round trip transportation from Centralia, up to two nights lodging, and meals). Mr. McLeod will be invited to all seminars and to the Annual Banquet at no charge.

APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub, Work. BALLOT 2012-80 APPROVED SUBJECT: MEDALLIONS FOR AKC/EUKANUBA SHOW Postmarked: July 24, 2012 Effective: August 2, 2012

AKC has offered the opportunity for BCOA to purchase the medallions for Basenjis in the shows sponsored in part by Eukanuba on December 15 & 16, 2012. The medallions are Conformation [BOB, BOS, BBE] 3 for $75.00; Obedience [top scoring Basenji] $45.00; and Agility [top scoring Basenji] $45.00. Please indicate which of these you vote to contribute, if any.

Yes- ConformationYes- AgilityNo- Obedience*

*OBEDIENCE MEDALLION INFORMATION: Research conducted by the BOD shows no Basenjis have qualified for entry in Obedience at this event.

APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub,Work.

BALLOT 2012-81 APPROVED SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF DEADLINE OF ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPostmarked July 29, 2012 Effective August 7, 2012

Due to the late publication of the July Bulletin Board, please send your vote on allowing an extension of the deadline for the submission of Additional Nominees for the 2013 Board of Directors. The deadline would be extended to allow petitions to be postmarked to the Secretary’s regular address prior to August 25 and to include petitions received not later than August 31, even if it is not a mail delivery day.

APPROVED: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub, Work.

BALLOT 2012-82: APPROVED SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF DIRECTORPostmarked July 29, 2012 Effective August 7, 2012

Following Article III, Section 4 of the BCOA Bylaws stating in part:

Any vacancy occurring on the Board . . . shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority vote of all the then members of the Board . . .

Please mark your vote on approving Jackie Jones [OR] as the seventh member of the BCOA Board of Directors, following the resignation of Carol Webb [CA]. Mrs. Jones received the eighth highest number of votes in the general election for 2012 Officers and Board.

APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley- [Comments:Carol Webb has served on the BCOA Board for a number of years and we will miss her common sense approach.], Straub-[Comment: I’m incredibly sorry to see Carol leave, it’s been wonderful working with her. I wish her the best and understand the importance of her shift in priorities. Last but not least, welcome to the team, Jackie.], Siekert, Work.


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BALLOT 2012-83 APPROVED SUBJECT: 2012 NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECONVENINGPostmarked: July 31, 2012 Effective: August 2, 2012 Circulated at the request of the President. Due to the unexpected withdrawal of Carol Webb, a 2013 Board of Director nominee, please mark your vote allowing the 2012 Nominating Committee to reconvene for 5 days to fill this vacancy. APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub, Work.

BALLOT 2012-84 APPROVED SUBJECT: 2013 National Specialty Junior Showmanship JudgePostmarked: August 4, 2012 Effective: August 14, 2012

Circulated at the request of the President.Please send your vote to approve Judy Webb to Judge -All AKC Junior Showmanship Classes - at the 2013 National Specialty. Ms Webb asks no fees or expenses to judge AKC Junior Showmanship other than those already agreed to in our contract for Conformation-Basenji-all classes, signed and dated 2-9-2011.

APPROVE: Beaudoin, Camp, Campeau, Greenlee, J. Jones, Ketz, Pooley, Siekert, Straub, Work.


BCOA MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTESThe Annual Membership Meeting of the Basenji Club of America, Inc. was called to order at 4 pm on July 13, 2012 at the Eisenhower Hotel, Gettysburg, PA by President Carrie Jones, with Secretary Janet Ketz present. The required Quorum (67) was met. The following Members were present: Toni Ackerman, Dennis Arrand, Lynn Arrand, Lisa Auerbach, Christopher Battistelli, Sandy Beaudoin, Sam Bishop, Becky Blansett, Damara Bolte`, Kimberly Brown, Kyle Cabral, Connie Camp, Katie Campbell, Susan Campeau, Stephanie Cheng-Rutherford, Susan Coe, Terry Colbert, LeeBeth Cranmer, Iris Craven, Elda Cross, Tom Cross, Jon Curby, Doris Daniels, Alice DeBellis, Michael DeBellis, Donna DeFlorio, Jaculyn Dering, Gail Dluzeski, Maxine Elliott, Terry Fielder, Nicole Freedman, Rob Freedman, Teresa Gavaletz, Pamela Geoffroy, Laura Gilchrist, Anne Graves, Christine Graves, Mike Graves, Midge Greenlee, Bryan Gregory, Laurie Gregory, Holly Hamilton, Kelli Harmon, Janice Harrison, Julie Hartigan, Laura Mae Hesse, Cindy Horan, James Johannes, Jane Johnson, Jarod Johnson, Julie Jones, Sylvia Jordan, Sue Joyner, Jan Kahl, Marianne Klinkowski, Suzanne LaCroix, Felice Lang, Dixon Lee, Therese Leimback, Jane Lodge, Shelia Lund, Elizabeth Lundell, Jean Martin, Tammy Mc-Quigg, Jennifer Miller, Shelby Miller, Barbara Narehood, Dennis Narehood, Kim Noel, Brad Phifer, Brenda Phillips, Wanda Pooley, Veronica Predale, Bethany Redo-Rahm, Bob Reed, Lisa Bauer Saban, Kathy Sanders, Andrew Sawler, Katherine Scott, Cynthia Shat-tuck, Sid Sher, Linda Siekert, Kirsten Sigirist, Jeffery Slonaker, Scotti Slonaker, Laurie Stargell, Andrea Stone, Joe Tomey, Sharon Unrau, Gretchen Van Alstyne, Andrea Walters, Carol Webb, Elizabeth White, Nancy Wilson, Ronald Wilson, Kelly Wisch, George Woodard, Marcia Woodard, CarolAnn Worsham, Mike Work, Bruce Wuornos, Sally Wuornos, Celestino Zapata and Parliamentarian -John Tatum.The September 23, 2011 Annual Meeting minutes of the BCOA were approved as published.

OFFICERS RESPORTSPresident’s ReportWe have received positive feedback by using the Power Point format, initiated in 2010, and are continuing in that tradition.Recognition and Thanks2012 Membership Ballots: Lure Coursing, Native Stock for Studbook Inclusion, Studbook ExtensionCall for VolunteerismContacting the Board of Directors

Secretary’s ReportNational Specialty Proposal for 2015 was submitted and BOD approved for Gettysburg, PA. Eisenhower Hotel October 2015. Lisa Auerbach will chair the event. A big “Thanks You” to LeeBeth Cranmer, Lisa Auerbach and the Mid-Atlantic Club for Hosting the


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2012 National Specialty and for volunteering to do it all again in 2015!14 New Member Applications thru June 2012. 73 BOD Ballots to July 1, 20123 Membership Ballots to July 1, 2012- Lure Coursing at Nat Spec, African Stock Dogs and Studbook Extension. Kimberly Brown for all of the Tallies 2 additional Membership Ballots possible. (BY-Laws and 2013 Election of Officers) Thanks to Kimberly Brown for all of the Tallies. Membership Total for 2012 US and Foreign is 535.

New Committee-Volunteer Coordinator Chair Heather Ervin [email protected] Coordinator will:Solicit volunteers via 1) online media (Facebook, email lists, surveys), 2) club publications (BCOA website, Bulletin & Bulletin Board) 3) at the request of committee chairs and/or BOD.Keep in contact with all committee chairs re: their needs and any new volunteers. Volunteers wanting a specific position would be put in contact with the appropriate chair.Maintain database of volunteers (including all current volunteers, their positions, etc.)The volunteer coordinator could also be utilized by National/regional specialty groups.If you are interested in being a volunteer or if your committee needs additional volunteers please contact Heather. And Thanks to all of our volunteers!-I am available to help anyone anytime just drop me an e-mail at [email protected] or call at 815-325-5908.

Treasurer’s ReportDec 31, 2011 Balance SheetASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Chase Bank-Checking 3,766.73 Chase Bank-Savings African Stock Project 1,768.41 Archive Maintenance 111.51 Contingency Fund 44,633.36 Public Education Program 247.42 National Specialty Reserve 583.93 Rescue Fund 13,231.75 Total Chase Bank-Savings 60,576.38 Total Checking/Savings 64,343.11 Other Current Assets Petty Cash - Bulletin Board 250.00 Total Other Current Assets 250.00Total Current Assets 64,593.11 Fixed Assets Equipment Club Projector 472.49 Total Equipment 472.49 Total Fixed Assets 472.49 Other Assets National Specialty Advance National Specialty Advance-2012 7,670.00 Total National Specialty Advance 7,670.00 Total Other Assets 7,670.00TOTAL ASSETS 72,735.60LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Bal Equity 22,259.76 Retained Earnings 50,385.82 Net Income 90.02


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Total Equity 72,735.60TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 72,735.60

Treasurer’s Profit and Loss – December 31, 2011Ordinary Income/Expense Income Native Stock Application 100.00 Contributions Purina Parent Club Partnership 309.24 Total Contributions 309.24 Dog Show Supported Entries 39.00 African Stock Project 22.00 Book Sales 52.00 Judges/Public Education(Income) Basenji Coloring Book Income 20.00 Total Judges/Public Education (Income) 20.00 Membership (Income) Affiliated Club Dues 475.00 Membership Dues 14,788.39 Membership Application Fee/Dues 813.00 Total Membership (Income) 16,076.39 Breeders’ Webpage 2,125.00 National Specialty Income National Specialty Profit 0.00 National Specialty Income 2011 NS-2011 DVD Shipping Income 306.46 NS-2011 DVD Sales 3,470.00 National Specialty Income 2011 - Other 40,423.34 Total National Specialty Income 2011 44,199.80 National Specialty Income-2010 NS-2010 Calendar Sales 225.00 NS-2010 DVD Sales 202.00 Total National Specialty Income-2010 427.00 Total National Specialty Income 44,626.80 Publications (Income) Bulletin Income BCOA Bulletin Ads 6,610.00 BCOA Bulletin Extra Copies 291.50 BCOA Bulletin Subscriptions 95.00 Total Bulletin Income 6,996.50 Roster Income Roster Advertising 1,745.00 Total Roster Income 1,745.00 Total Publications (Income) 8,741.50 Miscellaneous Income 14.51Total Income 72,126.44Gross Profit 72,126.44


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Treasurer Profit and Loss – December 31, 2011Expense Website Web site hosting - basenji.org 136.82 Total Website 136.82 Education Public Education 1,115.28 Judges Education 16.37 Breeder’s Education 758.02 Total Education 1,889.67 AKC Basenji Studbook Project 351.28 Bank Service Charges 15.60 Book Expense 17.67 Conferences ASFA Delegate 95.00 CHF Health Conference 200.00 Total Conferences 295.00 Contributions/Donations 5,384.24 Dues and Subscriptions AKC Awards Subscription - 65.00 AKC Annual Dues 25.00 ASFA Annual Dues 75.00 Total Dues and Subscriptions 35.00 Elections 346.70 Insurance Events Insurance 600.00 Surety/Fidelity Bond 326.00 Total Insurance 926.00Judges Selection 430.64Medallions 140.80Miscellaneous Misc Meeting Exp - Annual Mtg 42.00 Misc Meeting Exp - BOD 294.43 Recognition/Gift 111.67 AKC Reports 150.00Total Miscellaneous 598.10National Specialty Expense National Specialty Expns - 2013 NS-Videographer expenses 100.00 Total National Specialty Expns - 2013 100.00 National Specialty Expns - 2012 NS-Videographer expenses 100.00 Total National Specialty Expns - 2012 100.00 National Specialty Expns - 2011 NS-Videographer expenses 100.00 NS-2011 DVD Shipping 199.62 NS-2011 DVD Expense 3,077.77 National Specialty Expns - 2011 - Other 35,884.50 Total National Specialty Expns - 2011 39,261.89 National Specialty Expns - 2008 174.00 National Specialty Expns - 2010 NS-2010 DVD Expense 80.00 Total National Specialty Expns - 2010 80.00Total National Specialty Expense 39,715.89


Treasurer’s Profit and Loss – December 31, 2011 Officers’ Expenses Secretary 156.19 Treasurer 303.98 Total Officers’ Expenses 460.17 PayPal Fees 639.99 Postage and Delivery 217.54 Professional Fees Parliamentarian 300.00 Accounting 500.00 Total Professional Fees 800.00 Publications (Expense) Roster Expense Roster Postage 486.74 Roster Printing 1,844.40 Roster Expenses 88.41 Total Roster Expense 2,419.55 Bulletin Board Expense Bulletin Board Printing 525.80 Bulletin Board Postage 141.92 Bulletin Board Expense - Other 1,338.20 Total Bulletin Board Expense 2,005.92 Bulletin Expense BCOA Bulletin 11,588.46 BCOA Bulletin Bulk Postage 1,783.68 Total Bulletin Expense 13,372.14 Total Publications (Expense) 17,797.61 Rescue (Expense) 1,818.10 Sunshine 33.02 Unsung Hero Award 79.50 Total Expense 72,129.34Net Ordinary Income -2.90Other Income/Expense Other Income Interest Income 92.92 Total Other Income 92.92Net Other Income 92.92Net Income 90.02

Committee Reports

African Stock Project-Presented by James JohannesCo-chair James Johannes has reported the ASP website has been updated July 2012. The 2012 ASP CD will be available on August 1, 2012. Visit the shop page at basenji.org to order your copy. Cost is $11USD Co-chair Linda Siekert reports - as with years past, very little new information has been forthcoming. We can only update information we are provided.

Animal Legislation Committee-Chair Vickie Jacobs It seems that there is always something happening with Animal Advisory in every state and this year is no different. As the alerts come in I am sending them to your secretary and she is notifying the board of all inclusive legislation. All other notices are sent out to the Regional Directors of ASFA to send on to everyone in their region. If you would like to be notified of any legislation in your area just send me you name and state and I will put you on the list.

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Breeder Referral Committee-Sandy Beaudoin, ChairmanThere has been a large uptick in referral requests since last year. Two reasons come to mind. The economy is improving and/or our social network endeavor is being felt. The numbers below speak for themselves.• 2010 - 17• 2011 - 36• 2012 - 76!!!Remember, I track numbers from Specialty to Specialty since that is the only time this committee really reports, so this has been a “short” year to boot. Phone inquiries remain at 7 to 10 per year, which has not changed much in the last 3 years.PLEASE KEEP YOUR WEB SITES UPDATED AND FRESH! I KNOW OF AT LEAST ONE SALE THAT WAS MADE PRIMARILY BECAUSE OF AN UP-TO-DATE AND INFORMATIONAL WEB SITE.

Breeders Education Committee -Susan Coe and Laurie StargellBreeder Education has been working in three areas this year.1. The BEC helped the 2012 National Specialty group with the ABC of Dog Breeding seminar, which just took place. We would be happy to help out other National groups planning educational seminars. Please contact either of us if you think the Commit-tee could help.2. The Basenji University continues to develop with new quizzes, new courses and updates.If you have people inquiring about the breed or buying a new puppy, the College for Basenji Owners is a good internet source of infor-mation for you to recommend. There are several new self-graded quizzes for the Owners Guide and there will be more added as we continue to grow. The Basenji Timeline has had some new items uploaded as well during the year. A few additional books are now included in “Books to Read”.In the College of Basenji Activities the agility, obedience and rally courses are now online. An interesting article about flyball with basenjis is available too. Work is progressing on the additional courses such as breed handling and coursing. The College for Breeders has a new item entitled “Basenji Breeders Answer the Question: What advice do you have for a new basenji breeder getting started?” Reprinted from “The Basenji” Meet The Breeder interviews. A voice-over for the Judges Education Seminar came online in December in the College for Basenji Judges. It makes the slides easier to follow and understand. Also the new article Suggestions for Judging Procedures offers strategies for examining basenjis in the show ring.If you have suggestions for the Basenji U, contact either Laurie or Susan. 3. The newest BEC project is the Basenji Measurement Survey. The Survey is designed as a learning tool not only for the owners and fanciers of today but for those in the future as well. Results of measurements of height, weight, and length of dogs (with no names of owners or dogs) will be collated and presented as a Bulletin article so everyone can see the breed trends for themselves. The first Measuring Station is set up just outside the ring entrance....look for our banner. The Station can be repeated in additional years so a broader view of the entire USA basenji population can be obtained.

Breed Standard-Damara Bolte’, Co-chair; Midge Greenlee, Co-chair; Andrew Sawler, Trainee

The Breed Standard Committee has had a quiet first half of the year, during which time no matters arose that dealt with the breed standard. We look forward to working with the newly-formed Illustrated Standard Committee as it develops a full-color illustrated standard booklet to replace the black and white “Review of the Basenji Standard” that was prepared by BCOA in 1991.

By-Laws And Corporate Documents Committee Midge Greenlee-Chairman, Wanda Pooley, Karla SchreiberOVERVIEW: Created to have all the By-laws, policies, procedures, instructions, and forms under one umbrella.• BENEFITS:o Organized system.o Continuity of languageo Assures that when change occurs in the operation of the club, related documents are updated.o Revisions to these documents are balloted, either by the Board or the general membership.IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:• CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS• BCOA POLICY MANUAL


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WHAT’S BEING REVIEWED:• ALL club documents that affect policy, procedures, standing committees, and publications.BCOA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS• AKC recommends each club review its By-laws every 5 years.• Last revised in 2007HOW THE PROCESS WORKS:• By-laws & Corporate Documents Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board• Board reviews amendments.• Approved amendments are sent to AKC for preliminary approval.• Members vote on the approved amendments.• Amendments approved by the Membership are sent to AKC for their final approval.• All approved amendments are effective when final approval is received from AKC• New 2012 Constitution & By-Laws are posted on the BCOA website.WHAT CHANGES ARE BEING RECOMMENDED:HIGHLIGHTS:• GLOBAL CHANGE: updated the entire By-laws language to a more contemporary format of word usage. Reformatted some Sections to an outline format to make them easier to read.• ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP• Defined a “Member in Good Standing”• Clarified the four member types.• Moved the statement “A [category] membership shall receive a single subscription to the Club BULLETIN and Bulletin Board Newsletter.” to the BCOA Policy Manual. • Made this a BCOA policy.• No change to the current circulation of club publications to its members.• DUES - defined a cap on dues. Does NOT increase the dues. This amendment just defines the highest level. • ARTICLE II - MEETINGS• Most significant change adds how motions are permanently recorded that are made at Annual General Meetings• Further describes the quorum at annual Board meetings. This is not a change. It just clarifies attendance via electronic means.• ARTICLE III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS• Moved publishing of internal Club financial reports to the members-only Bulletin Newsletter.• ARTICLE IV - THE CLUB YEAR, VOTING NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS• Biggest change adds an option to use E-Balloting for general member voting.• Uses a secure e-balloting service.• Easy and fast voting.• Saves money for the members.• Less paper - we go GREEN!• Non-Internet members will still receive a paper ballot.• ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES• Defines how committee chairs and committee members are appointed.• ARTICLE VI - DISCIPLINE• Amended to describe how disciplinary charges are handled.• Changed word ‘HEARING’ to ‘INVESTIGATION’ - which is really what happens.• Added a time frame for the INVESTIGATION to conclude.• ARTICLE VII - EXPENDITURES - No changes• ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS• Revised to include option of E-Balloting amendment added in ARTICLE IV.• ARTICLE IX - DISSOLUTION - No changes• ARTICLE X - ORDER OF BUSINESS - No changes• ARTICLE XI - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY - No changes

Fund-Raising Committee-Chairperson-Sue Campeau, Sharron SchmidgallProjects: • Phase I Tee-shirts, hoodies with the BCOA logo screen-printed on them and polo shirts and caps with the logo embroidered on them.


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• Challenges—getting the logo camera ready. We need someone that can clean up the lines on the logo and put stripes on the brindles and white feet on some of the dogs that do not have white feet. We do not have the original of the logo, which was done only in black and white by Carlos Jimenez. In 2008, Carmella, as webmaster, digitally added the colors as we know t them. We have permission from Carlos to use the logo as long as it is not changed significantly and it retains his signature. • Once the logo is finished, the apparel will be available within 3 weeks. They will be listed on the website. Projects: Volunteers Needed • We also need artists to donate artwork and help with the BCOA logo.• As we increase our sales, we will need extra volunteers to help store and mail the orders. • If you have any other ideas, please let me know. Jackets? Throws? Logo – old and revised on next 2 slides

Health and Research CommitteeUpdated Committee Description• Purpose: The BCOA Health and Research Committee supports the club and membership in their efforts to encourage Basenji health research and its applications to improve Basenji health.• Responsibilities: BCOA Health and Research Committee members should have an interest in Basenji health and health research. A science or research background is not required, although it can be very helpful. Members come from a variety of back-grounds, bringing a variety of strengths to the group.• Members are expected to participate on the yahoo group, which is the committee’s main method of communication, and to be actively involved in the committee.• Committee activities will be regularly reported to the membership via reports in BCOA publications and on the website. All BCOA members are encouraged to share their ideas and questions about canine health and research with any member of the commit-tee. Committee members often help with functions such as DNA blood draws, eye clinics, educational speakers, and other functions at regional and national specialties. Current HRC members• Kirsten Sigrist (Co-Chair): Previously HRC chair/co-chair, involved with basenjis since 1991 and bred one litter. Biomedical researcher involved with the generation of genetically modified mice for research for 20 years. Lives in Medway, MA.• Kristen Marshall (Co-chair): Long time basenji breeder and previous HRC member. Kristen is a veterinarian. Lives in Fair-fax, VA.• Stan Carter: Basenji breeder involved with basenjis since 1968, previous HRC chair, previous BOD member, and veterinar-ian. Stan went to the Congo in 1988 to find native dogs. In 1992 he suggested that we approach Dr. Gary Johnson about the possibility of developing a genetic marker test for Fanconi and gathered many of the first blood samples used in the research that produced the test. Lives in MO.• Lisa Hart: Long time breeder and has been involved in basenjis since 1982. She has been a member of the HRC for several years. Lisa has been a BSN, RN since 1984 and is currently enrolled in a graduate program studying Environmental and Occupational Health Research. Lives in North Bend, WA. • Susan Harbison: Has owned Basenjis for 16 years and bred one litter. Is a principal investigator for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in the area of systems genetics, which includes the association of whole-genome sequence with complex traits. Lives in Rockville, MD. • Mia Lowbeer: Been in the breed 52 years, bred her first litter in 1966. Founded the Swedish Basenji Society in 1977 and has served as president for 14 years. Member of the breeding committee, responsible for health issues and wrote, together with Henriette Folke, the Breed Specific Breeding strategies for Basenjis in Sweden. Have been working together with ophthalmologist Berit Wallin Hakansson on the Basenji retinopathy issue in Sweden.

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Recent activity Updated Committee Description• Communicated with Dr. Johnson about initial issues with the new direct DNA Fanconi test and forwarded the cause and reso-lution to the BOD and the membership.• Updated the text to the Fanconi FAQ and other affected web pages to reflect the new test.• Reviewed CHF research proposals and recommended BCOA CHF funds be used to support: 1480 Leptospirosis: A Forgotten Disease in DogsFuture Direction• Work to promote retesting of all basenjis with the new Fanconi test.• Encourage BCOA members to participate in the Canine Phenome Project http://www.caninephenome.org/• Provide information and support for the BOD and BHE as needed.• Work to identify and address health issues within the breed.

Internet Security-Lisa Corell AuerbachInternet Security works to help protect the security of the BCOA website, and to keep backups and software so that, if there is ever a problem with the site, it can be successfully restored. The BCOA website is installed in compliance with recommended Joomla security measures, and receives regular backups, including database backups. The BCOA website currently has 244 registered users, of whom 200 have logged in at least once. Logins can be requested from [email protected] hope to upgrade the software for the site in the next year, to a newer version of the same software. By running parallel, we should be able to switch over with minimal downtime

Judges Education Committee -Marianne Klinkowski, ChairThe Judges Education Committee presented judging seminars in December, 2011 in Orlando, FL and in Portland, OR in January, 2012. Many thanks to everyone involved in helping to make these seminars a resounding success! Our next scheduled presentation will be held at the National on Saturday, July 14, following the conclusion of bitch judging. Sweeps BOB and BOS as well as all first place winners in the regular and non-regular conformation classes are invited to the hands-on portion of the seminar. Owners and han-dlers please let me know if you will be able to attend. The mentors program is going very well and we still have openings for qualified mentors. Applications may be found on the BCOA website or see me this weekend and I will have some available.Our slide show is still a work-in-progress and we again invite the submission of clear photos which demonstrate excellence in breed type.The AKC has tightened the requirements for ringside mentoring for judges and will now only give credit for formal mentoring ses-sions held in conjunction with national or regional specialties. If any of our local clubs would like to offer ringside mentoring at their annual specialties, please let me know and I can get the word out to interested judges.

Judges Selection Process Committee-Kim Noyes-Chair, Sheila Lund, Jean MartinStage 1 of the Judges Selection Process was completed June 15. We are in the process of verifying eligibility of those nominated and will post the final list of Judges from Stage 1 in the July and August Bulletin Boards as well as on the BCOA website.

Junior LiaisonSharon Unrau plans to provide multiple resources to prospective and current Jr Showmanship participants and their families. This will include welcome/info packets, referrals to BCOA members with successful experiences in the breed, quarterly reports by Liaison and Jr members, Jr’s newsletter and school /portfolio letters for juniors.


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Junior Showmanship Tallier Name Points Best Junior First Second Third FourthWilliams, Sage 93 3 7 4 4 1McLaughlin, Amelia 24 1 Ross, Wyatt 17 3 2 6 Nelson, Amiah 13 1 3 2 Lovelace, Amy 6 1 1 1 New, Danielle 5 1 Rosener, Olivia 4 2 Reece, Shae 3 1 Ehlers, Cagney Kin 3 2 3 1 Bennett, Mikala 2 1 Reece, Shelby 2 1 Meade II, Thomas S 1 1 Connon Charles R 0 1

Lure Coursing Committee--Russ Jacobs-Chairman, Karla Schreiber, Judy Lange1. As the BCOA delegate to the American Sighthound Field Association, I attended the American Sighthound Field Association Annual Convention of Delegates in Cary, North Carolina, in March of 2012. A report on the Convention was submitted and published earlier.2. ASFA Statistics for 2011: 160 Basenjis competed in ASFA Field Trials in 2011, earning the following titles: 11 Field Cham-pionships, 1 Lure Courser of Merit, 1 LCM 2, and 1 Veteran Field Champion for a total of 14 titles. The #1 ASFA Lure Coursing Basenji for 2011 was Searsha, GCh DC N’Focus Santa Baby, LCM, SC, GRC, CGC, VB, owned by Kathy Sanders.3. AKC statistics for 2011: Basenjis entered in AKC field trials earned the following titles: 28 Junior Coursers, 30 Senior Cours-ers, 6 Master Coursers, 26 Field Champions, two LCX and 1 LCX2, for a total of 93 titles. The #1 AKC Lure Coursing Basenji for 2011 was FC Ntomba Mosika SC. (Many thanks to Pam Geoffroy for compiling statistics for the committee.)Congratulations to all new title holders, and especially to our “top dog” BasenjisAs always, the Committee welcomes your comments and suggestions.

Membership Ballot Tallier--Kimberly Brown• 3 Ballots thus far in 2012o Lure coursing ballot 2012-01 National Host club to decide which type of LC event to runo African Stock ballot 2012-02 All 4 dogs approved o Studbook Extension 2012-03 Extension approved until 2020• Make sure you ballot is valid and follow these few rules.o Put your vote in the small envelope marked ballot or ballot balloto Single members must vote in the single member designated section not in the household sectiono Do not put your initials or make annotations/comments on your ballot.o Make sure your envelope is post-marked by the specified date in the voting instructions

Obedience Tallier Report Katy Scott, ChairmanThe obedience committee is currently reviewing various ranking systems in order to determine which system(s) would be most beneficial to the BCOA in compiling a yearly ranking of basenjis that compete in the AKC companion sports of Obedience and Rally. Reports for the year 2011 will be available by the end of 2012. The expectation is that the reports for 2012 will be available in the first half of 2013. I cordially invite any BCOA member interested in sharing views on rankings for AKC Obedience and Rally dogs to write to me at [email protected].


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Native Stock Committee--Co-Chairs--Pamela Geoffroy, Damara BolteMembers: Susan Coe, Andrew Sawler, Linda SiekertDamara Bolté ReportingThe Native Stock Committee submitted ten dogs to the BCOA board for consideration. The 2012 BCOA board approved four of these ten dogs to move forward to be voted on in membership ballot 2012-02.Avongara Akua, Avongara Makala, Avongara Naziki and Avongara Nilli were all imported from the same area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.These applicants were approved with a 254 in favor and 30 not in favor from 284 valid ballots. So these four dogs met the 2/3rds of the voting membership approval to be sent on to AKC for registrationThese dogs are currently in the process of being registered by the AKC.The 2012 BCOA board has provided the Native Stock Committee with some suggestions for changes to the procedures in submit-ting native stock. The Committee is in the process of reviewing these suggestions and is accepting suggestions from the membership, evaluators, importers, owners and the committee itself.

Performance Events CommitteePerformance Events Committee (incepted 2011)Who:• Cindy Griswold & Suzanne La Croix, co-chairs• Kim O’Neill, Dolores Brigham, Susan Marsicano, members• Thank you to Brenda Phillips for her years of committee serviceWhat:• Administrate the Versatile Basenji Program; support members & • other committees on performance event matters

Versatile Basenji Program To-date33 Versatile Basenjis (VB)• Including TWO 2012 awards:BIF GCH DC Meisterhaus Neon Nights SC GRC (Tempest) owned by Joe Stewart & Tad Brooksand FC Maximillian RA SC AX AXJ (Max) owned by Alyce Sumita and Glenn Fukuma8 Versatile Basenji Excellent (VBX)15 Master Versatile Basenji (MVB)

Versatile Basenji Program News• Teacup Agility advanced titles will now count toward VBX & MVB• UKC’s GCH title now accepted as a Qualifying Title • Need dogs’ call names for updated “Hall of Fame” Honor RollWe value members’ input:• Please email any member of the committee with questions or suggestionsThank you

Farewell & Hail• Thank you to Brenda Phillips for her years of service on this committee. Welcome to Susan Marsicano, our newest commit-tee member. Not only does Susan have many versatile basenjis, she has spent the last 10 years artfully producing the Versatile Basenji award certificates!

2012 Versatile Basenjis• During the first half of 2012, TWO new versatile basenjis were recognized. Congratulations to BIF GCH DC Meisterhaus Neon Nights SC GRC (Tempest) owned by Joe Stewart & Tad Brooks and to FC Maximillian RA SC AX AXJ (Max) owned by Alyce Sumita and Glenn Fukuma!

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Program Changes• The committee has reviewed the following Versatile Basenji Program Categories and made changes as noted: Agility :• Teacup Dogs Agility Association titles were reviewed at the request of a club member. The advanced agility titles of this organization will now be accepted for credit as intermediate and advanced performance titles in line with the advanced agility titles offered by AKC, USDAA and NADAC. These titles will be listed in the revised award application grid.

Conformation:• UKC’s Grand Champion Title will now be accepted as a Qualifying Title and will be listed in the revised award application grid.• AKC’s Grand Champion Title, like the AKC Champion Title, will also be listed as a Qualifying Title in the revised applica-tion grid. Additional K9 Work• UKC’s Weight Pulling Titles were reviewed at the request of a club member. It was decided that these titles will remain in the category “Additional K9 Work.” Weight pulling titles will continue to be accepted as Qualifying Titles but will not be credited as intermediate or advanced performance titles.

Additional K9 Sports• Flyball titles will remain in the category “Additional K9 Sports.” Flyball titles will continue to be accepted as Qualifying Titles but will not be credited as intermediate or advanced performance titles.• Freestyle obedience/dance titles will remain in the category “Additional K9 Sports.” Freestyle titles will continue to be ac-cepted as Qualifying Titles but will not be credited as intermediate or advanced performance titles. The committee has also noted that only titles earned at a live performance competition would be accepted.Versatile Basenji Program• The committee is currently reviewing the Versatile Basenji Program to identify ways to further accommodate the increasing number of venues in which competitors can be active with their dogs. Calling All Dogs!• Please help us update our “Hall of Fame” Honor List. We need your dog’s call name!! And while you’re at it, email us an updated list of titles for your dog and a photo of your versatile basenji in action! Please send your information to [email protected] . Best of luck in the rings!

Rescue Liaison--Carrie Jones

2012 rescue reimbursements in the amount of $2,620.00 have been paid to reduce some of the financial burden to BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport) for a second group of rescues from Wimauma, Florida.Rescue Funds balance: $10,615.88 The rescue policy was updated in early 2012 and a change was made to allow the Board the opportunity to pay rescue organizations directly rather than work side-by-side because after using this policy for several years, there were instances when making direct dona-tions would have been simpler and more timely for all involved.

Public Education Committee--Chair(s): Lisa Voss and Brad Phifer Committee Members: Kyle Cabral, Lisa Marshall, Jo Thompson, Andrea Steel-Walters, Therese Leimback, Keath Rhymer, Katie Campbell, Laura Pond, Susan Campeau, and Clay Bunyard.

Purpose: • Offer educational information to the public encouraging responsible Basenji ownership and purchase through ethical breeders • Educate the public about the responsibilities of owning the breed and the benefits of owning a purebred Basenji• Promote BCOA sponsored resources and encourage participation in AKC events, programs, and breed registration

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mitteeAdded five committee members

Voted to approve two ads promoting BCOA as a resource to potential Basenji Fanciers to be published in Dog Fancy, and DOGS USA. o The Dog Fancy ad will run for 14 months beginning in August 2012o The DOGS USA ad will be published in October 2012o Total cost is $974o Dog Fancy Ad content: INTERESTED IN BASENJIS? Contact Basenji Club of America! Locate a Breeder/Breed informa-tion. Sandy Beaudoin. 918-762-3205, CST, www.basenji.orgUpdated Public Education Committee CharterObtained Public Education Coordinator packet from AKC.

Current Activities Gathering information on the educational activities of other parent clubs. Will use the information to shape future BCOA Public Edu-cation efforts Working to recruit liaisons from the regional breed clubs to offer educational resources at a regional/local levelCoordinating with members of the Rip Van Winkle Basenji Club to take part in the AKC Meet the Breeds event at the Javis Center in October 2012. Chris Maxka will work with the BCOA Public Education Committee to represent BCOA – Thanks Chris!

Future ActivitiesUpdate the educational documents on the BCOA site and the LEARN siteNetwork with BCOA Social Media Manager to provide content on for Facebook pageCreate new educational resources that place BCOA as a leader amongst AKC Parent Club Public Education Committees Want to volunteer? Contact Brad Phifer at 317 408 8018 or [email protected]

Social Media Committee---Clay Bunyard, Chair

• facebook.com/basenji.org• Primary focus - create engaging and informative content to support BCOA outreach & public education efforts• How’s it going?• Significant number of fans are non-BCOA members• Audience is growing (+16% fans past 30 days) and interacting with the page• Several breeder inquiries since late April

If you are on Facebook• Please like the page• Share the page with your friends• Interact and share content with the page

If you are part of an affiliate club• Share your club activities with the Social Media Committee (or the BCOA Facebook page) so we can cross-promote and con-nect the greater basenji community to local activities and contacts• Build a club page if you don’t already have one

If you are a breeder…• Consider building a page for your breeding program• Easy way to connect and share information with “puppy people” • Easy to maintain• Bonus: If you are on the BCOA Breeder Referral, you can get more exposure via the BCOA Facebook page (coming soon)

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People love basenji pictures! Share yours and help us engage the public.

Questions or suggestions?Contact Clay Bunyard at [email protected]

Sunshine CommitteeHello Members and Guests,The report January-June 2012 is as follows:Cards were sent to the following persons: Sterling Family, Van Alstyne, Webb, Sher, Jacobs, GravesMedallions were mailed to: Cranmer, QuinnettTotal current expenses: $22.68. Good luck to you all. Peg Grundman

Other Committee Reports---Reports not presented will appear in the 4th Quarter Bulletin Magazine.

Unfinished BusinessNo unfinished Business was reported.

New BusinessUnsung Hero AwardSandy Tucker, T’zn Basenjis submitted by Lisa Marshall

The Equivalent of a Lifetime of Selfless “Behind the Scenes” Work For BCOAI am delighted to nominate Sandra “Sandy” Tucker of Rockford, Illinois for the BCOA Unsung Hero Award. Sandy joined BCOA in 1976 so that makes 36 active years in our national breed club, always working behind the scenes and never looking for the spotlight!Of all the jobs associated with a national specialty, the trophies are one of the most intense there is. Sandy has volunteered for the “be-hind the scenes” trophy work at more than a few national specialties from 1996 right up to 2011. She never wants to be trophy chair, but she eagerly takes on the responsibility of making sure each day’s trophies and ribbons are laid out and ready early each morning – and by ready I mean ready for the show ring, ready for the coursing field, ready for any event. It is an incredible amount of work that needs a person who has great organizational skills, physical strength, and an attention to detail surpassed by none. In doing so, Sandy is the right arm of her trophy chairs over the years who counted on her to have it done - and done right - every day.At the 2011 BCOA national specialty, Sandy not only worked the trophy table from set up each night to handing them out all day long until the last dog was out of the ring, but she also mentored our trophy chair who was a newcomer to national specialties and the huge job that is trophies and ribbons.No matter what or who needs help, just about every national will find Sandy pitching in behind the scenes to help out whether it is tak-ing banquet tickets, setting up a coursing fence, helping with hospitality and making coffee, or just cleaning up anywhere it is needed. The one thing about Sandy is that she gives her all, but steadfastly remains happily behind the scenes, not caring if anyone knows she is back there working.At the 2011 BCOA national specialty, Sandy not only worked the trophy table from set up each night to handing them out all day long until the last dog was out of the ring, but she also mentored our trophy chair who was a newcomer to national specialties and the huge job that is trophies and ribbons.No matter what or who needs help, just about every national will find Sandy pitching in behind the scenes to help out whether it is tak-ing banquet tickets, setting up a coursing fence, helping with hospitality and making coffee, or just cleaning up anywhere it is needed. The one thing about Sandy is that she gives her all, but steadfastly remains happily behind the scenes, not caring if anyone knows she is back there working.Congratulations Sandy Tucker!

J Johannes – Motion: The Board’s role for applications submitted for Native Stock to be considered for registration will be to review the administrative process and ensure applications are complete. The Board can include a recommendation to the membership to ac-cept or deny an application. Applications which are complete will be presented to the membership for their vote.

President: Current Club Documents put the decision with the BOD, so the motion to change that process is out of order. To pres-ent business items for Board action, a written petition addressed to the Secretary and signed by 20 members (see the Board Business petition process in the By-Laws) shall be voted on by the BOD within six weeks of the date petition is received by the Secretary. The


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African Stock Committee-Pam Geoffroy/Damara Bolte` are currently looking at the process for possible changes and are accepting member suggestions and input.

J. Curby – Motion: Any changes, other than those generally considered housekeeping, to the approval process for including new native dogs into the AKC registry be ratified by a 2/3 majority vote of the BCOA membership.Motion passed.The next Annual General Membership Meeting will be held July 12-17, 2013 in Auburn, Washington. Without objection the meeting was adjourned.

Due to an omission by the Secretary, the annual meeting was re-opened on Sat, July 14, 2013 for one motion: the Lifetime Member-ship of Anne Graves. Motion passed. Thank you Anne for your lifelong dedication to basenjis and BCOA! Meeting adjourned with no objections.

Submitted,

Janet Ketz, Secretary

Post Meeting Awards:

The Reveille Re-Up Award for Stud Dog (producing most champion get for the year)Ch Sonbar’s Seventh Son of Djakomba with 7 Champion between Jan 01 and Dec 31, 2011.

The Diane Coleman Award for the top- winning dog in all-breed shows.GCH SIGNET MEISTERHAUS GOSSIP GIRL

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NOMINATION COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2013

PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR WEBSITE UP TO DATE!!

Melody L. Falcone, EditorBCOA Bulletin BoardPO Box 552Louisville, NE 68037