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OLD BUSINESS
Fran Hoffman received a copy of the script for the AKC video, made changes, and returned it. Janet Lewis will be attending the taping.
In response to his letter on the subject, Richard wrote a letter to James Crowley at the AKC requesting that they accept the Canadian BC Association as an additional registry.
There was further discussion on the nominating committee.
Kate Nehring reported that the response from the membership regarding the advertising policy has been very disappointing. However, all but one person who did respond was quite adamant about protecting the herding ability of the Border Collie first and foremost, even to the point of carrying that over to advertising venues. With respect to OFA and CERF requirements, most respondents felt an OFA number (not just a prelim) and a CURRENT CERF number were mandatory for any dog being advertised as a breeding dog, or even a potential breeding dog. The response was about 50/50 with respect to straight brag ads.
Her initial proposal is as follows:
1. *ALL* dogs mentioned and/or pictured in *any* advertisement must be VERIFIABLY herding-instinct certified, according to the requirements for such certification as determined by the BCSA's herding committee.
2. *ALL* dogs mentioned and/or pictured in any advertisement FOR THE PURPOSE OF BREEDING must carry a legitimate OFA number and a current CERF number. "For the purpose of breeding" includes reference/ information about planned breedings, past breedings (including parents), potential breedings, or breeding potential.
3. Brag ads for BC accomplishments are encouraged! However, any dog in a brag ad MUST BE verifiably herding instinct certified. OFA and CERF requirements are not required for dogs who are solely being bragged about. There can be no mention of parentage or siblings or progeny or breeding availability.
The was much discussion about the proposal. Kate will submit another proposal based on the discussion. When a final proposal is agreed upon by the Board, that proposal will be sent to the membership for vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Janet received a letter from Catherine Gottleib of Dog events asking us to review the class divisions for our breed (we have black and white and any other color as our divisions) and let her know in writing if we want a change. Richard suggested that we refer this to the Standards Committee (Suzanne Hoffman and Fran Hoffman) for immediate input.
Janet received a letter from Katerina Raffaele of Performance Events announcing the formation of a herding advisory committee. We are eligible (as a club that holds herding events) to name one representative to this committee to represent us for votes pertaining to issues presented to the AKC. The nomination is due August 1.
The board discussed having a panel discussion on responsible breeding at the national specialty.
There have been some problems within the rescue organizations. Border Collie Rescue Organization (BCRO) has become a local organization (in Ohio). Bobbie Ann Farquhar, who was recently selected as the BCSA's rescue liason, now has the task of advising us how the BCSA can most effectively continue to support rescue.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Janet Lewis is working on coming with a nominating committee.
NEW MEMBERS
13 new member applications were received:
Lynne Armstrong and Cindy
Duncan
2860 Lane Drive, Concord,
CA 94518
415-396-9646
Sponsored by Ann Smart
Cyndi Collins
8018 Belleview, Kansas City,
MO 64114
816-822-7383
Sponsored by Renee Schmidt
Tracy Curtsinger
1239 Buzzard Roost Road,
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-829-0318
mcurtsinger@sky1.net
Sponsored by Terry Wise
Hammond
James D and Linda V Dragoo
7061 Clubview Drive, Bridgeville,
PA 15017,
412-257-5149
Sponsored by Leanne Pokigo
Amy Gibel
6206 Mentor Park, Mentor,
OH 44060
440-257-4307
Sponsored by Patricia Piazza
Mark and Amy Hansen
6201 Shearer Road, Greenville,
MI 48838
616-754-2565
Sponsored by Kim Augustine
Sarah L Jones
824 E Platte Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903
719-575-0966
Sponsored by Wendy M Oxman
Lyn Kahn
31 Miller Hill Woods Court,
Carmel, NY 10512
914-225-0821
Sponsored by Kay Guetzloff
Katherine M Lena
2331 E Beverly Drive, Tucson,
AZ 85719
520-624-3297
Sponsored by Kay Guetzloff
Jocelyn J Rossini
304 South Union Street,
Spencerport, NY 14559
Sponsored by Laura Johnson
Dudley and Leslye Skelton
4270 Jamie D Lane, Conway,
SC 29527
803-365-9798
Sponsored by Helen Phillips
Sue White
1118 Maunawili Road, Kailua,
HI 96734
808-262-0284
Sponsored by James Vincent
Dwyer
Bonnie and Loretta Zich
17900 Horton Road, Kenosha,
WI 53142
414-857-2000
Sponsored by Scott Knight
NEW AFFILIATE CLUB
The following new BCSA affiliate was accepted:
Border
Collie Club of Northern California
Date formed: February 15,
1998
Address: 766 San Simeon
Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
Ph. (408) 422-8178
Officers:
Carla Popeney, President
Vicki Meza, Vice President
Lance Meusy, Treasurer
Ann Smart, Secretary
Lynne Armstrong, Board member
Vona Schuring, Board member
At the time of application to BCSA, there were 32 members.
Respectfully submitted,
April Quist, Secretary