Page 4 <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong> January 15, 2011BCOA 2011 National Specialty cont:ASFA Coursing – Kevin Carlson & Scott HurlbertJC Coursing – Scott Hurlbert & Karla Schreiber, New World <strong>Basenji</strong>sPlan to attend:*Elements*Ice Cream Social*Memory Walk*Flea Market*Seminar by Dr. Jo Thompson, Lukuru: Join Dr. Jo Thompson on a photo journey deep into <strong>the</strong> denseprimordial jungle at <strong>the</strong> very heat <strong>of</strong> <strong>Basenji</strong> country. She has agreed to share a glimpse <strong>of</strong> her Congo home <strong>of</strong>nearly 20 years, as if traveling back in time, where <strong>the</strong> <strong>Basenji</strong> remains in its original form.Plan to attend <strong>the</strong> BCOSW supported entry at Manitowoc Kennel <strong>Club</strong>’s all breed conformation showsSeptember 17 & BCOA supported entry on 18th along with four obedience trials judges: Kerry Tesch, JayPool, Steve Pool, Jim Ham, Cindy Pischke four rally trials in two days with judges, Jan Tesch & Laurale Sternand three all breed agility trials leading into our specialty week!Pending AKC Approval:Tuesday, September 20<strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>astern Wisconsin’s Independent SpecialtySweepstakes Judge: Erin Roberts, Khamsin <strong>Basenji</strong>sConformation & Junior Showmanship Judge: Michael DoughertyIT’S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR TROPHY SPONSORSHIPS! Contact Sue Joyner: ms_joyner@comcast.netShow Chair: Beth Straubbeth@keltwyn.com, (612) 803-5626Assistant Chair & BCOSW President: Lisa Marshallbrkls@wi.rr.com, (414) 571-1204The website has been launched! http://www.bcosw.org/2011BCOANational/ Please visit <strong>of</strong>ten for updates andwhile you’re <strong>the</strong>re, sign-up for our e-mail newsletter:Follow us on facebook and twitter:http://www.facebook.com/BCOA2011http://twitter.comBCOA20112012 AKC Lure Coursing Judge RequestThe 2012 BCOA National Specialty Field Trial Chair requests your input regarding judges for <strong>the</strong> 2012National Specialty AKC Lure Coursing Trial and AKC QC tests. All judges must be duly licensed for <strong>Basenji</strong>s(please do not submit <strong>the</strong> names <strong>of</strong> provisional judges) and should have significant experience judging <strong>the</strong> breed.You may send your suggestions by snail mail or email to: Sid Sher (FTC 2012 Specialty Trial), 8370 Jill Brenda Ct.Manassas, VA 20112/ ssher@mac.com or phone at (703) 791-7661
Page 5 <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong> January 15, 20112014 National SpecialtyTime to Plan <strong>the</strong> 2014 National Specialty Show -- The National Specialty Oversight Committee (NSOC) isrequesting proposals from affiliate clubs or current BCOA member groups to host <strong>the</strong> 2014 national specialty show.Like this year, <strong>the</strong> 2014 specialty will be in <strong>the</strong> Central Region that covers <strong>the</strong>se states: AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MS,MN, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD, TX, WIThose wanting assistance in planning and developing a proposal should contact <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> NSOC who areexperienced basenji people willing to share <strong>the</strong>ir expertise in hosting this event. When considering <strong>the</strong> proposal,view <strong>the</strong> BCOA National Specialty Procedures at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s website on <strong>the</strong> members page. Submit <strong>the</strong> proposedplan on <strong>the</strong> Specialty Site Proposal form. Download this form or contact Carrie Jones (ankhu@kmwb.net) to receiveit in <strong>the</strong> MS Word format or as a hard copy through <strong>the</strong> postal service.Deadline for proposals is April 1st, 2011. Send proposals to <strong>the</strong> National Specialty Oversight Committee at <strong>the</strong>following address:National Specialty Oversight CommitteeCarrie Jones12701 65th Street NEEyota, MN 55934507-876-9987Do you have a scanner?Archives ChallengeAfghans - Archives - Action!Would you like an afghan made by Donna DeFlorio?Do you want to become an important contributor to BCOA’s on-line Archives?Do you have back issues <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong> and/or <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong>s?If you answered “Yes” to any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se questions, have we got a deal for you!The Archives Action Committee is looking for volunteers to locate and scan <strong>Bulletin</strong>s and <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong>s forinclusion in <strong>the</strong> BCOA’s on-line Archives.This invitation/challenge is open to BCOA members and non-members alike.Members <strong>of</strong> local clubs could join forces and perhaps challenge o<strong>the</strong>r local clubs or groups <strong>of</strong> individuals. The afghancould be used as a fundraiser or as a prize for a club’s Specialty or it could be a gift for a loved one or oneself.The individual or local club or group <strong>of</strong> individuals who scans <strong>the</strong> most pages will select from one <strong>of</strong> 4 patterns providedby Donna and will choose <strong>the</strong> color(s) for a personalized afghan.Anyone who participates in this most worthy endeavor will be acknowledged in <strong>the</strong> club publications. In addition,his/her name will be entered in a random drawing for one <strong>of</strong> several afghans. This drawing will be held at <strong>the</strong> 2011Annual Meeting, at which time <strong>the</strong> winner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> MPS (Most Productive Scanner) Award will be announced! If <strong>the</strong>winners are unable to attend, <strong>the</strong> afghans will be shipped.Periodic updates and progress notes will appear in <strong>the</strong> BCOA publications and on <strong>the</strong> BCOA website.If you have any questions, please contact Donna.Thank you very much!Archives Action CommitteeDonna DeFlorio, Chair (417) 882-0244Sarabi96@aol.com