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Sad News from the Congo John Valk has passed away in Kampala, Uganda where he was in the hospital from complications following a stroke. John was to be buried near his home in Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo. John was a friend and humanitarian. His efforts to help provide education and health care for children in one of the most remote parts of the Congo over the last thirty years have been supported by many in the basenji community who saw his devotion to the school at Epi and orphans in Isiro. John Valk first met Jon Curby, Mike Work, Stan Carter, and Damara Bolte in the late 1980s when they traveled to the DRC to find native basenjis. John was their guide for several trips during which native dogs were found and brought back to the US over the following decades. John was devoted to the children of the Isiro area of the DRC and was headmaster of a school there, the School at Epi. Through Jon Curby, BCOSW became aware of the needs of this little school, and helped establish ongoing fund raising efforts directed to the school's needs. Some of you met John in 2012 when he attended the BCOA National Specialty in Gettysburg, PA. Rest in Peace, John, and “May flights of angels wing thee to thy rest”!Hamlet
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If you would like to learn more about John Valk’s life work, the school at Epi, and perhaps make a donation to the school in his honor, there is more information at www.facebook.com/SchoolatEpi and at www.rainshinefound.com **************************************************************************************
2016 BCOA OFFICERS President Bryan Gregory 509-730-5801 [email protected]
Vice President LeeBeth Cranmer 610-929-5419 [email protected]
Secretary Janet Ketz 815-325-5908 [email protected]
Treasurer Laura Mae Hesse 608-692-0414 [email protected]
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jon Curby 573-424-8691 [email protected] Karen Hutchison 717-468-6194 [email protected]
Jackie Jones 503-728-9413 [email protected] Suzanne La Croix 248-437-4106 [email protected]
Andrew Sawler 413-209-9029 [email protected] Denise Vertrees 502-439-9519 [email protected]
Mike Work h 802-524-0140 c 615-579-8875 [email protected]
************************************************************************************** New Member Applicant Member Reinstatement (per Bylaws Art 1, Sec 5) Norman Mason Natalie Scherwin 7740 Janann Way 7003 S. Langston Road Atlanta, GA 30350 Seattle, WA 98178 404-918-6673 206-910-5514 [email protected] [email protected] Connie Camp, Janice Harrison no sponsors required ************************************************************************************** A note on the Electronic BB and the Announce Notification System from the BCOA Secretary: The BB Editor tries to get the BB Newsletter out on the 15th of each month. There are times the information for publication does not get to the Editor due to no fault of her own. I apologize for delays since I don’t always get things together for her far enough in advance so that she can get the newsletter assembled and ready to go. Once she has each issue assembled, it goes up on the website. Usually an announce follows close behind the posting of each issue on the website. This year we are updating our database and had a few difficulties along the way. The April Announcement for the April BB was not sent until well after the April BB was published on the website due to issues with the new database E-mail listings. We hope to have this problem resolved now but appreciate that members are patient with us. I want to say “Thank You” to Bulletin Board Newsletter Editor, Chris Maxka for her continued patience and hard work publishing our Newsletter each month. And a Thank You to all of our BCOA volunteers/publishers/committees that keep the BCOA up and running. I know what it takes to give time to the club and appreciate all of our pack of volunteers.
Your secretary, Janet Ketz
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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 815-325-5908. E-mail [email protected] Dates of Publication 12 months/year Send submissions by the 10st to: Chris Maxka Bulletin Board Editor [email protected] 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. In accordance with the Bylaws 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 May 15, 2016
Submitting expenses to BCOA Treasurer: 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.”
Send address & email changes to Laura Mae Hesse [email protected] BCOA Bulletin To place ads or submit articles for the BCOA Bulletin, contact Mary Ellen Chaffin at [email protected] Sunshine Committee To ask the BCOA to send a card regarding an ILLNESS, BIRTH, MARRIAGE or DEATH of a member or a member’s immediate family, notify Linda Stillwell at [email protected] or 580-251-0930 National Specialty Calendar All dates & Judges pending AKC approval 2016 - August 10-14 - Longview, WA Event Coordinator: Jackie Jones – [email protected] Show Chair: Donna Lubbe - [email protected] Judges: Regular Classes - William Shelton Sweepstakes – Pat Marshall 2017 – September 9-15 – Gray Summit, MO Purina Farms. Show Chair: Lisa Marshall Judge: Regular classes -- Laura PondSweepstakes – Cecily Rappe 2018 – Oct 15-21 - Frankenmuth, MI Show Chair: Suzanne La Croix Judge: Lisa Warren
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BCOA BOARD BALLOTS BALLOT 2016-17 APPROVED SUBJECT: Nominating Committee Effective: May 5, 2015 Circulated in accordance with the BCOA By-Laws Please mark your vote on approving the following persons to serve as the Nominating Committee for BCOA Officers and Board of Directors for 2017: Chair- Lisa Auerbach [VA]; Steffie Cheng [CO]; Jane Lodge [VA]; Jarod Reisinger [WA]; Carol Webb [CA]. APPROVE: Cranmer, Curby, Hesse, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Not in attendance: Sawler BALLOT 2016-18 SUBJECT: 2016 BCOA Documents Committee and Chair Effective: May 5, 2016 Circulated in accordance with the BCOA Bylaws The previous Bylaws & Corporate Documents Committee will become two separate committees. The Corporate Documents portion of that previous committee will be known as the BCOA Documents Committee. Judy Lange [WA] and Bryan Gregory [WA] will co-chair the committee. Committee chairs are permitted to name additional committee members, which shall be reported to the Board. The Purpose and Description for this committee will be rewritten once the committee is operational. Previous sample of Purpose and Description included: Review and oversee changes to BCOA documents, including but not limited to Standing Committee Definitions and Purposes, the Policy Manual, and National Specialty Oversight Procedures. Responsibilities: Maintain and update all BCOA documents to reflect Board ballots, ensure symmetry, and prevent redundancy. Supply current versions of Club documents for BCOA's website. Propose corporate document revisions to the Board as necessary to further the purposes stated above. Please indicate your vote on the 2016 BCOA Documents Committee. APPROVE: Cranmer, Curby, Hesse, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Not in attendance: Sawler BALLOT 2016-19 SUBJECT: Sunshine Committee Chair Effective: May 5, 2016 Circulated in accordance with the BCOA Bylaws After many years of dedicated serve as our sunshine person, Peg Grundman has decided to take a well-deserved retirement. Linda Stilwell has agreed to step up and take responsibility for the sunshine committee. Please indicate your vote on the Sunshine Committee Chair. APPROVE: Cranmer, Curby, Hesse, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work Not in attendance: Sawler
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BCOA FINANCIALS Balance Sheet: Jan 1- Mar 30, 2016
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Chase Bank-Checking 23,319.19
Chase Bank-Savings
National Specialty AGILITY 1,002.36
African Stock Project 1,775.17
Archive Maintenance 111.92
Contingency Fund 51,920.96
Public Education Program 464.94
National Specialty Reserve 586.16
Rescue Fund 7,950.99
Total Chase Bank-Savings 63,812.50
Total Checking/Savings 87,131.69
Other Current Assets
Petty Cash - Bulletin Board -0.13
PayPal Account 23.73
Total Other Current Assets 23.60
Total Current Assets 87,155.29
Fixed Assets
Equipment
Club Projector 472.49
Total Equipment 472.49
Total Fixed Assets 472.49
Other Assets
National Specialty Advance
National Specialty Advance-2017 500.00
National Specialty Advance-2016 6,000.00
Total National Specialty Advance 6,500.00
Total Other Assets 6,500.00
TOTAL ASSETS 94,127.78
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
Opening Bal Equity 22,259.76
Retained Earnings 54,539.30
Net Income 17,328.72
Total Equity 94,127.78
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 94,127.78
Profit & Loss: Jan 1 – Mar 30, 2016 INCOME
Committee
Native Stock Application 50.00
Total Committee 50.00
Membership (Income)
Affiliated Club Dues 325.00
Membership Dues 10,997.00
Membership Application Fee/Dues 160.00
Total Membership (Income) 11,482.00
National Specialty Income
National Specialty Income 2015
NS-2015 DVD Sales 135.00
National Specialty Income 2015-Other 30,053.10
Total National Specialty Income 2015 30,188.10
Total National Specialty Income 30,188.10
Publications (Income)
Canis Basenji Book Sales 533.03
Illustrated Standard 10.00
Bulletin Income
BCOA Bulletin Ads 3,807.00
BCOA Bulletin Extra Copies 36.00
BCOA Bulletin Subscriptions 60.00
Total Bulletin Income 3,903.00
Roster Income
Roster Advertising 1,275.00
Total Roster Income 1,275.00
Total Publications (Income) 5,721.03
Miscellaneous Income
Contributions
Miscellaneous 35.00
Total Contributions 35.00
Breeders' Webpage Income 1,950.00
BCOA Supported Entries 20.00
Total Miscellaneous Income 2,005.00
TOTAL INCOME 49,446.13
GROSS PROFIT 49,446.13
EXPENSE
Membership Ballots
Judges Selection
Mailing Costs 5.75
Total Judges Selection 5.75
Member Ballots - MISC 10.80
Elections
Envelopes 49.28
Printing 145.00
Postage 312.40
Total Elections 506.68
Total Membership Ballots 523.23
Committees
Medallions 17.90
Sunshine 2.49
Education
Public Education
Meet The Breeds 1,752.87
Public Education - Other 110.48
Total Public Education 1,863.35
Total Education 1,863.35
Total Committees 1,883.74
Conferences
AKC Delegate
AKC Delegate Airfare exp 1,181.00
AKC Delegate Hotel exp 669.56
Total AKC Delegate 1,850.56
ASFA Delegate 438.20
Total Conferences 2,288.76
Dues and Subscriptions
ASFA Annual Dues 60.00
Total Dues and Subscriptions 60.00
Insurance
D&O Liability Insurance 262.50
Total Insurance 262.50
Membership (Expense) 8.23
National Specialty Expense
National Specialty Expns - 2015 22,139.93
Total National Specialty Expense 22,139.93
Officers' Expenses
Treasurer 120.77
Total Officers' Expenses 120.77
PayPal Fees 438.84
Postage and Delivery 138.48
Professional Fees
Accounting 10.00
Total Professional Fees 10.00
Publications (Expense)
Bulletin Board Expense
Bulletin Board Printing 93.35
Bulletin Board Postage 96.52
Bulletin Board Expense - Other 13.00
Total Bulletin Board Expense 202.87
Bulletin Expense
BCOA Bulletin Print 3,538.34
BCOA Bulletin Postage 368.97
Total Bulletin Expense 3,907.31
Total Publications (Expense) 4,110.18
Unsung Hero Award 132.75
TOTAL EXPENSE 32,117.41 Net Ordinary Income 17,328.72
NET INCOME 17,328.72
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BASENJI HEALTH ENDOWMENT FINANCIALS Balance Sheet: Jan 1- Mar 30, 2016 Profit & Loss: Jan 1 – Mar 30, 2016
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
CHASE - Checking 8,370.91
CHASE - Savings 99,973.81
Total Checking/Savings 108,344.72
Total Current Assets 108,344.72
TOTAL ASSETS 108,344.72
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
Opening Bal Equity 150,615.81
Unrestrict (retained earnings) -44,923.55
Net Income 2,652.46
Total Equity 108,344.72
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 108,344.72
INCOME
Contributed support
Indiv/business contribution 2,761.29
Total Contributed support 2,761.29
TOTAL INCOME 2,761.29
EXPENSE
Non-personnel expenses
Postage, shipping, delivery 49.00
Public Relations 59.83
Total Non-personnel expenses 108.83
TOTAL EXPENSE 108.83 Net Ordinary Income 2,652.46
NET INCOME 2,652.46
Unsung Hero Award
Nominations With this year’s National Specialty falling in mid-August, the deadline for Unsung Hero submissions is Friday, July 1, 2016. The Unsung Hero Award recognizes that BCOA member who has made a positive contribution that would not ordinarily be acknowledges by other types of formal awards. Nominees for this award will have displayed extraordinary efforts to advance the purposes of the BCOA; consistently and unselfishly sharing his/her time and expense to promote events, activities and materials in support of the BCOA. Submitters must provide the BCOA Board with the full name of the nominee and a statement of 250 words describing why this person should be considered for the award. Nominations should be sent to Janet Ketz, BCOA Secretary by US mail - 34025 West River Road, Wilmington, IL 60481 or email: [email protected]. The winner of the Unsung Hero Award will be announced at the BCOA Annual Meeting in Longview WA.
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AKC Government Relations From our AKC Legislative Liaison, Vickie Jacobs, [email protected]
NC: Ask House to Support Bill Letting Law Enforcement Personnel Adopt Retired Working Dogs May 13, 2016 www.akc.org/government-relations/legislative-alerts/nc-hb1009-house-vote A bill was approved yesterday by the North Carolina House Local Government Committee that would expand the laws allowing law enforcement officers to adopt the animals they worked with once the animals are retired. In 2015, a law was passed on this issue, but it only applied to the City of Raleigh and Mecklenburg County. Now, House Bill 1009, sponsored by Rep. Gail Adcock of Wake County, would expand this law to include law enforcement in other Wake County municipalities, including Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Zebulon. The bill is expected to be considered by the House as early as Monday, May 16. The American Kennel Club supports House Bill 1009, which will ensure the lifelong care of these animals who, along with their handlers, provide invaluable services to these communities. Specifically, it will allow city councils to donate the animal to the officer or employee who had custody and control of it during its service. This allows the handler to continue to ensure the animal’s care and wellbeing and it honors the continued companionship and trust that is built between a handler and dog while serving the community.
AKC encourages North Carolina residents, particularly in affected municipalities, to contact their State Representative in support of House Bill 1009. To find the name and contact information for your State Representative, visit AKC’s Legislative Action Center and type your address in the “Find Your Elected Officials box” on the right-hand side of the home page. For more information, contact AKC GR at (919) 816-3720 or [email protected].
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BasenjiClubofAmerica–JudgesSelection STAGEI-NominationCollection
DeadlineforStageIvotingisJune15,2016
YoumaynominateuptoFIVEJudgesineachcategory.
PleaseVERIFYthatyourcandidateiseligibletojudgeBasenjisifnominatingaCONFORMATIONJudgecandidate.
BCOA2019NationalSpecialtyCONFORMATIONCLASSESNOTELIGIBLE:LisaWarren(2018),LauraPond(2017),WilliamShelton(2016),MichaelWork(2015),Dr.DonaldSturz(2014),JudyWebb(2013),JohnReeveNewson(2012),andLisaTyler(2011)__________________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________________BCOA2018NationalSpecialtySWEEPSTAKESCLASSESNOTELIGIBLE:CecilyRappe(2017),PatMarshall(2016),JulieJones(2015),ATadBrooks(2014),AndrewSawler(2013),CarrieJones(2012),DebbieHauri(2011),andKariWuornos-Winger(2010)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Make your summer plans! The biggest week of shows in Basenjidom this year
starts Friday, Aug 5 4 shows in 3 days, followed by
The Basenji Club of America National Specialty
Aug 10-14 The place to see and be seen with your Basenjis
Even if you can’t be there, be a part of things: donate a trophy
to the BCOA National Specialty.
By donating a trophy, you join the cheering section, encouraging and rewarding an exhibitor who has spent time and money
and maybe travelled a long distance to participate.
You can choose which class you’d like to cheer for here: https://www.basenji.org/2016/ClassSponsorships.htm
Payment may be made online via PayPal at https://www.basenji.org/2016/Store.htm