BCSA - Border Collie Society of America

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The American Kennel Club Parent Club for the Border Collie. We hope you enjoy your visit. Click the Facebook icon for more BCSA updates.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

	Nominations are open for 2014 BCSA National Specialty Judges. You must be a "Full" BCSA Member in good standing to be eligible to vote. The Specialty will be at Purina Farms in Grey Summit, MO. Nominations will close on July 15, 2013. The results of nominations will be announced in August 2013. Elections will take place from August 15, 2013- September 15, 2013 and results will be announced in October 2013. Please note that judges may not be nominated if they have recently judged at a National Specialty.
	BCSA STANDARD: The Standard Clarification Proposal has been revised based on input received from members. Questions or comments can also be sent to standard@bordercolliesociety.com - Kelly Whiteman
	BORDER RECORDER: Deadline extended giving you time to get those Specialty accomplishments included. We are also offering a reprint of the 1998 Border Recorder with a discount when ordered with the 2010 Border Recorder. Price details on order form.
	HEALTH: The Health Committee has added information on three research studies that are seeking Border Collies that are affected with Melanoma, Border Collie Collapse and Border Collies with light/shadow chasing behaviors.
	BOARD MEETING: Meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Please send any items you wish the Board to discuss a week prior to the meeting. Agenda.
	BREEDER REFERRAL LIST: Click the arrow for BCSA's Breeder Referral List.

NATIONAL SPECIALTY NEWS
	2013 NATIONAL SPECIALTY - Amy Novak and Kasie McGee - The Specialty will be held at Purina Farms. Judge results available.

OPPORTUNITIES & HELP

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RENEWALS: Renewal membership is now closed as of 12:00am EST. If you allowed your membership to lapse, you must reapply as a new member.

WHAT'S NEW?

06.18		Titles Central - April AKC titles available
05.28		Board Minutes - May minutes available
05.02		BCSA Herding Trial
02.19		Archives- Updated
09.13		Survey - BCSA Breed Standard
02.08		Health Survey 2011-2012 - Updated results.

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