Secretary's Report: President  Kim Augustine instructed the Membership chair to precede with dues renewal based on the approval via Nov. ballot of the 99 Bylaws and her appointment. The Secretary has at the President's instruction sent a certified letter to treasurer, Robyn Powley, asking for the books to be delivered to Wayne Koutsky CPA by Jan 10 , 2000 (based on the Nov ballots vote) to call for an audit of the BCSA books and the approval of Wayne Koutsky as financial committee chair. The  Secretary has sent out request for committee reports and will send all committee chairs the committee report form that was enclosed and adopted in the Nov. ballot. BCSA chairs and officers will be informed in writing that they may no longer use phone cards and the treasure has been told to cease further purchase of phone cards this is in accordance with the BCSA vote to discard the use of phone cards. November ballots will be sent to all Board members with the results marked. Robyn Powley was the only board member who did not return the last ballot.

Specialty 2000: We are still working with AKC to determine how the club will interpret Larry Sisson’s motion that herding be separate. The majority of the board felt that it should be interpreted as having its own secretary, Karen Hall, reports that some trophies still need to be sent to us from the vendor, but they are being held because the bill has not been paid. Karen has been asked to provide a list of trophies with their cost and what trophies were given out and which are left over.

Versatilty Awards: Board members were asked what changes do you feel should be made in the V award.
Suggestions included:

• Dropping the CGC,TDI
• No points for duplicate titles from different organixations such as AKC/UKC CD
• Specify two majors OR Champion as one point for V
• Use a point system for some or all levels
• Use 1 point for 3 majors and I point for a Champion

Standard Committee:The board is considering approval Betty Belliveau to head the standard committee. I have been involved with Border Collies since 1984. Betty writes   "I showed in obedience only until Border Collies were recognized by the AKC.  I have completed two U.D. border collies, and another with her C.D.X.  Since AKC recognition, I have finished breed championships on three of my own and have bred two that are Champions and one that is an OTCH.  I also have completed the H.S. title on two of my champions as well as Agility Excellent titles and various level titles in JWW and NADAC. I judged sweeps at the 98 Nationals.  I have also judged sweeps at a Shetland Sheepdog specialty.  I do some handling of border collies and shelties for clients.  I teach obedience (both privately and for clubs and training centers), agility, puppy kindergarten, and breed handling.  I have also assisted in the rescue of several border collies. I have also chaired obedience for sheltie specialties and matches and judged obedience at all-breed matches. "The board unanimously voted to appoint Betty except for Robyn Powley who did not vote.

Constitution and By-Laws Chair: The board approved John Yaquinta as constitution and by-laws chair. He has been a chair for his kennel club and has experience in this field. The board voted to appoint John except for Robyn Powley who did not vote.

BCSA Sponsored Events: Board members were asked to give thoughts on having "groups" wishing to use BCSA sponsorship for an event. Do they need to be a BCSA affiliated club formed under AKC club guidelines? Or, could it be a group of people wishing to produce such an event but do not have a formal  club? Should  BCSA charge a small fee per exhibitor for the use of the BCSA insurance, logo etc. by affiliate club. Suggestions from the board included.

• The clubs should be affiliated with BCSA.

The clubs should pay or donate a fee