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Spring is finally here!

BCOA Bulletin Board May 2015

 

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2015 BCOA OFFICERS President Jon Curby 573-424-8691 jcurby@offa.org

Vice President Pam Geoffroy 508-695-6573 Eldoradobas@verizon.net

Secretary Janet Ketz 815-325-5908 jlketz@aol.com

Treasurer Denise Vertrees 502-439-9519 Bridenbasenjis@juno.com

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisa Auerbach 804-387-2640 itzyubasenjis@gmail.com Kimberly Brown 203-213-1515 Brownk2570@gmail.com

Bryan Gregory 509-730-5801 BryanG@jumoke.com Karen Hutchison 717-468-6194 karenskarnak@aol.com

Jackie Jones 503-728-9413 dragnquest@gotsky.com Suzanne La Croix 248-437-4106 lacroix@animalink.com

Mike Work h 802-524-0140 c 615-579-8875 michael.d.work@aol.com

******************************************************** New BCOA Member Applicants

David Gutierrez & Adrienne Salerno 13442 Zori lane Windermere, FL 34786 570-604-7872 adrienne.salerno@yahoo.com Cynthia Shattuck, Stephen Strobe

********************************************************* BCOA Seeks Tech Volunteer

BCOA is seeking a volunteer to install a new Joomla instance and template for an updated version of the BCOA website, and work with the webmaster to get the new site working, tested, and properly backed up.

Skills required: Familiarity with Linux rwx operating permissions, and how to check and set them correctly Familiarity with installing Joomla content management system Ability to follow Joomla Foundation hardening guide, including setting proper file permissions for sensitive files, setting directory passwords on certain directories, correct configuration of parameter files, etc. Familiarity with installing Joomla components and templates Familiarity with text editors Sufficient familiarity with CSS, html, and PHP to be able to edit files as required to troubleshoot problems Familiarity with setting up Joomla CMS to work with SSL Familiarity with backing up MySQL databases Ability to do a complete backup, including files and database. Familiarity with restoring MySQL databases from backup If interested, contact Lisa Auerbach, itzyubasenjis@gmail.com

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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 jlketz@aol.com Dates of Publication Jan & Feb; Apr & May; July & Aug; Oct & Nov Send submissions by the 1st of the month to: Chris Maxka Bulletin Board Editor basenjipups@gmail.com 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 By-Laws 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, 2015 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 Denise Vertrees 350 Spring Branch Loop Kyle, TX 78640 502-439-9519 Bridenbasenjis@juno.com BCOA BulletinTo place ads or submit articles for the BCOA Bulletin, contact Mary Ellen Chaffin at BCOABulletin@gmail.com 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 Peg Grundman at mailto:mgrund1035@aol.com or 352-854-7144 National Specialty Calendar All dates & Judges pending AKC approval 2015: Oct 26 – Nov 1 – Gettysburg, PA Specialty Chair: Lisa Auerbach itzyubasenjis@gmail.com Judges: Regular Classes – Mr. Michael Work Sweepstakes: Ms. Julie Jones 2016 - August 10-14 - Longview, WA Event Coordinator: Jackie Jones – mailto:dragnquest@gotsky.com Specialty Chair: Donna Lubbe - mailto:karosel@gotsky.com Judges: Regular Classes - William SheltonSweepstakes – Pat Marshall 2017 – September 9-15 – Gray Summit, MO Purina Farms. Anyone interested in volunteering for any positions please contact any officer, board member or National Specialty Oversight Committee Judge: Regular classes -- Laura Pond

 

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Basenji  Club  of  America  –  Judges  Selection  STAGE  I  -­‐  Nomination  Collection  

Deadline  for  Stage  I  voting  is  June  15,  2015  Email  and  Snail  mail  is  accepted  during  this  Stage  

 You  may  nominate  up  to  FIVE  Judges  in  each  category.  

VERIFY  that  your  candidate  is  eligible  to  judge  Basenjis  if  nominating  a  REGULAR  Judge  candidate.  NOT  ELIGIBLE:  Laura  Pond  (2017),  William  Shelton  (2016),  Michael  Work  (2015),  Dr.  Donald  Sturz  (2014),  Judy  Webb  (2013),  John  Reeve  Newson  (2012),  Lisa  Tyler  (2011)  and  Kent  Delaney  (2010).  BCOA  2018  National  Specialty  REGULAR  CLASSES:  please  list  name,  address,  and  phone  number                        

 

NOT  ELIGIBLE:  Pat  Marshall  (2016),  Julie  Jones  (2015),  A  Tad  Brooks  (2014),  Andrew  Sawler  (2013),  Carrie  Jones  (2012),  Debbie  Hauri  (2011),  Kari  Wuornos-­‐Winger  (2010)  and  Wanda  Pooley  (2009).  BCOA  2017  National  Specialty  SWEEPSTAKES  CLASSES:      list  name,  address,  and  phone  number    

                 BCOA  MEMBER  nominating  the  above:    

 Member  Name  and  Address:  __________________________________________________________________    

You  can  email  your  selections  to  sarabi96@aol.com  or  snail  mail  this  form  to:  Donna  DeFlorio,  6523  S  Molly  Lane  Ozark,  MO  6572

 

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BCOA Board Ballots

BALLOT 2015-19 APPROVED SUBJECT: Nominating Committee Postmarked: April 30, 2015 Effective: May 9, 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 2016: Chair - Carole Kirk [KY]; Mary Ellen Chaffin [WA]; Donna DeFlorio [MO]; Veronica Predale [PA]; Stella Sapios [CA]. APPROVE: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work BCOA BY LAWS ARTICLE IV - THE CLUB YEAR, VOTING, NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS SECTION 4. NOMINATIONS AND BALLOTS. No person may be a candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated in accordance with these by-laws. A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors before May 15 and the Secretary shall immediately notify the committeemen of their selection. The Committee shall consist of five Regular members from different areas of the United States, all members in good standing, no more than one of whom may be a member of the current Board of Directors. The Board shall name a Chairman for the Committee. The Nominating Committee may conduct its business by mail, telephone, or electronic mail. (a) On or before June 1, the Nominating Committee shall nominate from among the eligible members of the Club one candidate for each office and for each other position on the Board of Directors and shall procure their verbal or written acceptance. The Committee shall also obtain a resume of not more than 250 words of each nominee so chosen. The Committee shall consider geographic representation of the membership on the Board to the extent that it is practicable to do so. The Committee shall then submit its slate of candidates and their resumes to be received by the Secretary not later than July 8. The list, including the full name and state of residence of each candidate, shall be published in the BCOA Bulletin Board Newsletter on or before July 15, so that additional nominations may be made by members if they so desire. BALLOT 2015-20 APPROVED SUBJECT: New Members Effective: May 13, 2015 Circulated in accordance with the BCOA By-Laws. The following persons have applied for membership in BCOA, and their names, along with a call for comments, were published in the April 2015 Bulletin Board Newsletter. No comments have been received. Please send your vote on admitting them to membership in BCOA. Matt Gerdes& Scott Peach [IA], Cindi Gross [OR], Joe Hurt [TN], Donna Santangelo [NY], Karin Shah [OH], Rachel Swan [WA] and Samuel Fortin& Jean Francois-Pineault [CANADA]. APPROVED: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, LaCroix, Vertrees, Work BALLOT 2015-21 APPROVED SUBJECT: 2015 Annual Membership Meeting Effective: May 13, 2015 Circulated in accordance with the By-Laws. Please vote on the 2015 Annual Membership Meeting for Friday, October 30, 2015, to be held on site at the Eisenhower Hotel, Gettysburg, PA. (Scheduled for 5-7 pm. Meeting Room ). APPROVED: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work

 

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BCOA BY LAWS ARTICLE II – MEETINGS SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Club shall be held during the period from 1 July through 30 November at a place, date, and time specified by the Board of Directors. The meeting shall be held in conjunction with the Club Specialty, if one is held. Written notice of the annual meeting shall be mailed separately by the Secretary or via the Club Bulletin Board Newsletter, whenever feasible, to each member at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for the annual meeting shall be 10% of the members eligible to vote. BHE BALLOT 2015-04 APPROVED SUBJECT: BCOA rep for AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference Effective May 13, 2015 Please indicate your vote on sending Health & Research Committee member Kristen Marshall as the BCOA Representative at the 2014 AKC Canine Health Foundation Biennial National Parent Club Canine Health Conference to be held Aug 7-9, 2015 in St. Louis, MO. Kirsten will report on the conference in the Bulletin. APPROVED: Auerbach, Brown, Geoffroy, Gregory, Hutchison, Jones, Ketz, La Croix, Vertrees, Work