African Exhibition Results

African Stock Exhibition

Thursday July 12, 2012

Judge: Ms Kimberly Byrd, KISA Kennel

PUPPIES

½ African Puppy, Dogs

2^nd--#43 Salish Sea’s Kekan

Breeder: Lisa B Saban

Owner: Lisa Saban 

1^st--#45 Salish Sea’s Balaka

Breeder: Lisa B Saban

Owner: Lisa Saban 

¼ African Puppy, Dogs

4^th--#11 Kaleonahe’s All In

Breeder: Kyle Cabral, Stephen Strobel, Pam Geoffroy

Owner: Faye Makishima, Dean Makishima, Kyle Cabral 

1^st--#19  Eldorado N Akuaba Can You Dance

Breeder: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

Owner: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy 

2^nd--#21  Eldorado N Akuaba Zester

Breeder: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

Owner: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

 3^rd----#23  Eldorado N Akuaba Zest for Life

Breeder: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

Owner: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy 

Full African Puppy Bitches

1^st—#18 Avongara Zhanna

Breeder: Jeff Gillespie & Jean Martin

Owner: Jeff Gillespie & Jean Martin 

2^nd--#62 Avongra Phatt Beth

Breeder: Jeff Gillespie & Jean Martin

Owner: Jeff Gillespie & Jean Martin

½ African Puppy Bitches

AB-#48 Salish Sea’s Kakala

Breeder: Lisa B Saban

Owner: Lisa  Saban

¼ African Puppy Bitches

2^nd--#10 Kaleonahe’s Apropos

Breeder: Pamela Geoffroy, Kyle Cabral, Stephen Strobel

Owner: Kyle Cabral & Stephen Strobel

1^st--#20 Starfyre’s Gold’n Nugget

Breeder: Denise Searcy & Kathy Grayson

Owner:  Denise Searcy & Kathy Grayson 

3^rd--#22 Thor’s Song For a Winters Night

Breeder: Judy Brader

Owner: Judy Brader 

4^th--#30 Akuaba N Eldorado With Zest

Breeder: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

Owner: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

BEST AFRICAN PUPPY    19

BEST OPPOSITE TO BEST PUPPY   20

ADULTS

Full African Adult Dogs

1^st--#29 Avongara Ojo

Breeder: Unknown

Owner: Pamela Geoffroy & Mike Work 

AB--#49 Avongara Tambura

Breeder: Native

Owner: Jon Curby

AB--#61 Avongara Biblioteca

Breeder: J. G. Gillespie, Sue Kite, Donna Lubbe

Owner: J. G. Gillespie & Sue Kite

 ½ African Adult Dogs

1^st--#15 New World Baridi Nqano, FCh

Breeder: Karla Schreiber

Owner: Judy Brader 

2^nd--#47 New World As You Like It

Breeder: Karla Schreiber

Owner: Nicole & Robert Freedman 

¼ African Adult Dogs

4^th--#13 GCh Timar’s Hit The Spot

Breeder: Jean D. Martin

Owner: Jean Martin

3^rd—#25 Akuaba N Eldorado Xtra Base Hit

Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela Geoffroy & Susan Coe

Owner: Donna DeFlorio & Sheila Lund & Pamela Geoffroy 

2^nd--#27 Akuaba N Eldorado Xtra Ordinaire

Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela Geoffroy & Susan Coe

Owner: Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy

1^st--#37 SkyHi’s Secret Formula

Breeder: Laurie Stargell

Owner: Laurie Stargell

Full African Adult Bitches

2^nd--#52 Lukuru Constellation Pegasus

Breeder: Jo Thompson

Owner: Nicole & Robert Freedman & Jo Thompson

1^st—Avongara Angali

Breeder: Native

Owner: Mia & Lars Lowbeer 

½ African Adult Bitches

1^st--#8 Kaleonahe’s Ancient Chinese Secret

Breeder: Kyle Cabral & Stephen Strobel

Owner: Kyle Cabral & Stephen Strobel

3^rd--#28 Possum Creek’s Ngoma

Breeder: Carole Kirk & Denise Vertrees

Owner: Carole Kirk & Denise Vertrees

2^nd--#50 Kibushi MV This Time for Africa

Breeder: Jon Curby

Owner: Kelly Wisch, Jon Curby, Max Krainer, Joyce Wilkinson

4^th--#60 Yulara Okapi

Breeder: Mia Lowbeer & Monica Massih

Owner: Mia & Lars Lowbeer

 

¼ African Adult Bitches

1^st--#16 Timar’s On The Dark Side

Breeder: Jean D. Martin

Owner: Jean Martin

 3^rd--#26 Sinbaje’s Thyme2Rise NJP

Breeder: Siekert and Scott

Owner: Linda D. Siekert 

2^nd--#32 GCh Akuaba N Eldorado Speed of Light

Breeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Susan Coe & Sheila Lund

Owner: Pamela Geoffroy & Susan Coe & Sheila Lund

4^th--#64—Wakan Iron Maiden To Marjani

Breeder: Toni L. Ackerman

Owner: Julie A. Hartigan

BEST AFRICAN ADULT   16

BEST OPPOSITE TO BEST AFRICAN ADULT   37

 VETERAN

½ African Veteran Dog
1^st—#55 Ch SkyHi Half Moon Bay
Breeder: Laurie Stargell & Beverly A. Bland
Owner: Charlotte & Ernie Galicianao

¼ African Veteran Dog

2^nd--#7 Ch Tammen’s Cat In The Hat CGC, AOM

Breeder: Laura Gilchrist & Susan Coe

Owner: Laura Gilchrist

1^st--#35 Ch Itzyu The Red Baron

Breeder: Lisa Corell Auerbach

Owner: Lisa Corell Auerbach

½ African Veteran Bitch

1^st--# 14 Ch Timar Bluestone Jessamine JC

Breeder: Jean Martin & Scott Osborne

Owner: Jean Martin

2^nd—FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CDX, RE, SC FCH GRC

Breeder: Pamela Geoffroy, Sheila Lund & Susan Coe

Owner: Linda D. Siekert & Rand Siekert

¼ African Veteran Bitch

3^rd—# 6 Ch Tammen’s Whaz Up Pussycat

Breeder: Laura Gilchrist & Susan Coe

Owner: Laura Gilchrist 

1^st—#34 Ch Eldorado’s Ooh La La

Breeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund

Owner: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund

4^th--#40 FC Gana Gaillardia RA, LCM2, CGC

Breeder: Nancy Rosium

Owner: Nancy Rosium

2^nd--#56 Ch Chiya Sublime Willow N Kaiya

Breeder:  Steffie Cheng & Rick Christensen
Owner: Charlotte & Ernie Galicinao

BEST VETERAN  34

BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BEST VETERAN  55

Stud Dog

1^st--# 9 DC Eldorado’s Look Smart At Kaleonahe, SC

Breeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund

Owner: Kyle Cabral, Stephen Strobel, Pam Geoffroy 

Brood Bitch

1^st—#14 Ch Timar Bluestone Jessamine, JC
Breeder: Jean Martin & Scott Osborne
Owner: Jean Martin

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Fun Night Results

2012 National Fun Night!

Tuesday July 10^th

Entry—48 Basenjis and One Awesome the Dog Show Possum

Class/Dog	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Junior Rawhide Relay	Juju Dougherty	Cricket DeBellis	Moji DeBellis	Ozzie Dougherty
Senior Rawhide Relay	Roxy Harmon	Zuri Gilbert	Maddie Hartigan	Cricket DeBellis
Junior Tee Shirt Race	Ozzie Dougherty	Maddie Hartigan	Cricket DeBellis	Moji DeBellis
Senior Tee Shirt Race	EV Gilchrist	Sophie Podhradsky	Missy Podhradsky	Zuri Gilbert
Junior Best Trick	Maddie with Anna Scherzinger	N/A	N/A	N/A
Senior Best Trick	Amelia Lundell	Roxy Harmon	Gali Lowbeer	Itchy and Remy Horan
Costume Contest	EV Gilchrist	Thabo Vertrees	Cricket DeBellis	Itchy Horan
Best Yodel	Mojo Harmon	Gali Lowbeer	Azizi McDaniels	N/A
Curliest Tail	Sami Vertrees	Ben Fiedler	Pippi Longstocking Davis	Roxy Harmon
Least White	Sookie Horricks	Fable Tulp	Bengi Johannes	Zuri Gilbert
Oldest	Kiasa Narehood	Buddy McDaniels	Missy Podhradsky	Itchy Horan
Best Tailwagger	Gali Lowbeer	Libby Terry	Ovie Horricks	Kitty Gilchrist/Maddie Hartigan

Agility Results

Agility results can be found on the Clantyre Show Secretary website at http://www.clantyre.net/secserv/Agility/BCA-2012-Results.pdf.

Rau Superintendent Show Results

Rau has posted obedience, rally, sweeps, Junior Showmanship and conformation results at https://www.raudogshows.com/results.html.

National Photographs

Photographs from Laurie Gregory, our official show photographer, may be viewed and purchased at http://www.jumoke.com/photo/?p=1026. I apologize that I did not have time to get on my computer until today! LeeBeth

Dogs in ballroom crating area after show hours

If you are going to leave your dogs in the hotel ballroom crating area overnight, you MUST arrange with anyone else who is leaving dogs for one of you to stay there with the dogs during the night. Someone will need to monitor the dogs so they don't disturb other guests in the hotel from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM. There will be a camp bed available to use with your own bedding. Anyone leaving dogs in the crating area will be asked to fill out a notecard with emergency contact information to place on your dog's crate. This is a curtesy extended to us by the hotel, so please do not abuse it. The long-range forecast is calling for much cooler temperatures in Gettysburg from M-Thursday and still average temperatures F-Sunday.

Agility --food available on site

Coming to Agility? Don't worry about getting hungry--the snack bar in the AllStar center will be open! Remember that Agility is in the AllStar Center, on hotel grounds, not in the hotel ballroom. It's an easy walk on the hotel sidewalks or you can load up your car and  park for free in the parking lot.

Address for Lure Coursing

Lure Coursing: Please don’t forget that the Lure Coursing Trials are off-site at Hanover Shoe Farm. The address is: 950 Sells Station Rd., Littlestown, PA. FTS’s cell phone number 410-868-6369 and LC Chair’s cell number 703-475-2672 just in case anyone gets lost.

Lure Coursing Potluck!

For those attending the AKC and ASFA lure coursing in Hanover on Wed. July 11th there will be a Potluck luncheon. If you would like to bring anything could you please let Jane Johnson JJOHN4X@AOL.com know what you'd like to bring? Paper goods & drinks will be provided. A delicious homemade dessert has already been donated.

Lure Coursing breakfast provided by Hospitality at the field:

regular coffee (tea and decaf will also be at the hotel)
donuts (2 dozen)
melons (wedges), 1 cantalope, 1 musk melon
bagels (2 dozen)
peanut butter
cream cheese
hard boiled eggs (2 dozen, peeled)
bottled water

Banquet Reservations

Due to very popular demand (over 150 tickets already), we are extending the deadline for banquet reservations until 3:00 PM EST tomorrow (MONDAY JULY 2nd). Scroll down on the website store to order yours.

Auction on July 14th

Did you miss the banquet sign-up but still want to come to the auction? Not a problem! Chairs will be set up inside the banquet room approximately 30 minutes before the end of the banquet, so people may come in and get a seat before the auction begins. No need to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome—we are planning to have people come in for the auction only. Hope to see you there. Only 9 more days to Gettysburg!

Judging Program

The judging program from Rau is now available at http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/judging-programs/BasenjiJP2012.pdf.

Welcome to the National Picnic

Don't forget the "Welcome to the National" picnic on Monday July 9th hosted by the MABC at a member's farm in Gettysburg. Time: approximately 3:00 in the afternoon. Shade and chairs will be provided.  It's a potluck, so you may contribute something or we'd gladly accept a $5 donation. It's a great opportunity to see old friends again. Let us know if you plan to come at lbcranmer@juno.com.

Ring Area Set-Up

There have been several questions about the set up for the National.  I’ll try to give you a visual. If you go to http://www.eisenhower.com/resourcefiles/pdf/eisenhower-hotel-first-floor.pdf for a floor plan of the Eisenhower I, you’ll see that the Grand Ballroom consists of Longstreet Suites on one side, Ballroom in the middle and Grant, McClellan and Lee Suites on the other end. The Longstreet Suites and the Ballroom area in the middle will be open for the ring and spectator seating. The Lee and McClellan Suites will also be opened up to form a crating area.  Premium Grooming spaces (5’ by 5’) are in the first two rows of the crating area (they are sold out). Crating will begin behind Premium Grooming and go to the back of this area. PLEASE stack your crates to maximize the room. ). There will also be a paddock area for dogs waiting to show unless the space is required for crating. Overflow crating will be in part of one hallway outside the ballroom. I hope this helps explain the layout better for everyone.

African Stock Exhibition Count!

Thanks to African Stock Exhibition Show Secretary Jackie Jones and all who entered the ASE! Entry Count is in and it looks great!Counts are
In competition
Dogs 25
Bitches 26
Stud Dog 1
Brood bitch 1
Non competition
Parade 12

Preliminary Entry Counts

Preliminary entries--Thank you all for your sweeps, conformation,  Obedience and Rally entries! The preliminary counts are up on  Rau's page http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/preliminary-counts/BasenjiCOA2012.pdf and show 297 individual dogs entered for 415 entries (not counting Rally) and another 38 Rally entries. Puppies and Veterans Sweeps have 108 preliminary count entries.

Crating

Are you staying off-site and worried about your dogs while you are at the show? We will be allowing crating in one hallway outside the ballroom for a nominal fee to pay for the floor covering. We will ask that crates be stacked so everyone's dogs can keep cool

Deadlines for this Friday June 22nd

Fun Night Pre-registration Deadline--

You can also register at the show. For registration form see  http://2012bcoanational.org/funnight.htm. To register online go to the store and scroll down http://2012bcoanational.org/store.htm.

This fun event includes a costume contest, a trick contest, rawhide relay, t-shirt race, best tailwagger, best yodeler, and prizes for curliest tail, least white, and oldest. It is a fun evening for anyone whether you are there to play in the classes or just to watch. We hope you'll join us in this variation of the traditional MABC festivities.

Regular Catalog and African Exhibit Catalog Pre-orders Deadline--

Limited quantities will also be available to buy at the show. For pre-orders scroll down at http://2012bcoanational.org/store.htm

WEDNESDAY Deadlines for Entries

ENTRIES deadlines TOMORROW! Deadline is 6/20 at noon EST for conformation, obedience, rally, and sweepstakes!  Online entries are available at http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/upcoming-shows/BasCOAPL2012.pdf Don’t miss your chance to enter the National!

National Puppy Sweepstakes Clarification

Bred-by-Exhibitor Class was accidentally left off the premium list (although trophies are listed) for puppy sweepstakes. We ARE offering BBE class in puppy sweepstake. If you would like to change your entry, please make sure to do so by noon EST this Wednesday http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/upcoming-shows/BasCOAPL2012.pdf.

Be a Booster! Try to Win a Prize!

Try to win a prize while supporting the BCOA and its National!
It’s the National Specialty Boosters (NSB) Challenge!
How do you become a NSB? It couldn’t be easier! Each person who supports the National will receive a “booster card” which can be used to bookmark your catalog, to lie on your chair as a seat saver, etc. You collect stickers for your card and at the banquet the cards with the most s...tickers will be gathered and one lucky booster will win a thank you prize!
A different sticker can be earned for each of the following:
1. Staying at the host hotel
2. Buying a banquet ticket
3. Being a trophy sponsor or giving to general trophy fund
4. Buying an ASE catalog
5. Buying a National catalog
6. Attending Dr. Claudia Orlandi Seminar
7. Entering African Stock Exhibit or ASE Parade
8. Entering Puppy Sweepstakes
9. Entering Veterans Sweepstakes
10. Entering Agility
11. Entering Obedience
12. Entering Rally
13. Entering Lure Coursing (ASFA and/or AKC)
14. Entering Conformation and/or Juniors
15. Purchasing an additional embroidered logo on site (bring your own shirt, jeans, shorts, jean jacket, etc. and have the logo done right there!)

4 Weeks Until Sweeps and ASE

Countdown—4 weeks to the Sweepstakes and the African Stock Exhibit!

 Entries are due next Wednesday June 20^th  for both. Premiums for Sweepstakes and other conformation events at http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/upcoming-shows/BasCOAPL2012.pdf  and premium for African exhibition at http://2012bcoanational.org/AfricanExhibitionPremium.pdf

ABC's of Dog Breeding Deadline for Registration

If you have not signed up for Dr. Claudia Orlandi's seminar, you only have one week left to register (June 20th). See http://2012bcoanational.org/seminars.htm. You may pay online at the National Store by scrolling down to the seminar.

Deadlines Coming Up Fast!

These Deadlines are approaching quickly!

•  6/15 - Deadline for African Exhibition catalog ads - link to premium list with ad order instructions is at http://2012bcoanational.org/AfricanExhibitionPremium.pdf 
• 6/15 - Deadline for RV reservations - see http://2012bcoanational.org/store.htm 
• 6/20 -Deadline for entries for conformation, rally, obedience, and the African Exhibition - premium list for conformation, rally, and obedience at http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/upcoming-shows/BasCOAPL2012.pdf, premium for African exhibition is at http://2012bcoanational.org/AfricanExhibitionPremium.pdf 
• 6/20 - Deadline for booth rental, Claudia Orlandi pre-registration, and for car magnet orders - see http://2012bcoanational.org/store.htm

National Logo Tote Upgraded!

Totes have all been upgraded to embroidery--no extra charge for ones already ordered or to be ordered. Totes will be available with embroidered National logo until Monday June 18th! See photo of bag at http://2012bcoanational.org/Wearables.pdf and consider an order now from the website store.

Full African Parade Participation Award

Do you have a Full African Basenji? Consider entering the Parade of Full Africans during the African Stock Exhibition on Thursday July 12^th. In addition to a rosette, each parade participant will receive a framed leopard photograph from Earthlight Studios. Why not enter today? See “Entries” link on webpage for entry form.

Win this Limited Edition Print

2nd through 4th place class winners in Regular and Non-Regular Conformation Classes and 1st place in Rally classes (not Relay) at this year's National will receive a 16" by 20" limited edition print of this charcoal Basenji "Circle of Life" drawing by artist Kim Thornborrow. Go to blog or FB page for photo. Why not try to win yours next month? Entries due in 13 days!

Entries!

Less than 2 weeks to send in entries! There are wonderful prizes for Obedience, Rally, Agility, Lure Coursing, Sweeps, ASE and Conformation. Why not try for one of each? See our Facebook Page for photos of some of the trophies that are already posted and watch for a photo of the lovely limited edition Basenji 16" by 20"  "Circle of Life" prints for 2nd through 4th places in Conformation and first place in regular Rally classes.

Let the Games Begin!

 Board games and outdoor lawn games will be available at the Hospitality Room. If you have any favorites let us know at  JJohn4X@aol.com. Sign ups for team games will be posted in the Hospitality Room.

Coloring Contest 
Bring your own crayons and markers or use ours-pictures to color will be provided.
Prizes for different age categories.
     from the National Hospitality Committee

AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing Premium Lists

Lure Coursing: Does your Basenji want to come out to run? The AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing Premium Lists are available on our webpage at http://2012bcoanational.org/entries.htm. If you wish to learn more about lure coursing rules and regulations, here are the links for AKC and ASFA:

http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RELURE.pdf and

http://www.asfa.org/rule/index.htm

LAST DAY! National Wearables Order

Today June 1st is the last day to order National Wearables. They will make great souvenirs for years to come! The visor and baseball cap will be perfect for blocking out the PA sun at the National while walking your dogs, also. See the wearables and store link for details!

Evanger's Pre-Orders

The National's sponsor will be taking pre-orders until June 4th for cases of canned dog food to be picked up and paid for at the National. See http://www.evangersdogfood.com/index.php if you would like to know more about the product. The representative said cases of Handpacked will be $20 and all others will be $15. Email lbcranmer@juno.com before the end of the day June 4th to place your pre-orders.

Screen Print Wearables Deadline Approaches

Want a great souvenir from the National? Why not order a screen print logo tee-- available in gray, navy and red.  You can wear your support for the National on your sleeve, as it were! This Friday June 1st is the last day to order the tees. Please see the website for more details at http://2012bcoanational.org/Wearables.pdf. You may order online through the store, also.

Poolside party?

We are thinking of asking the Eisenhower Hotel to open the tiki bar which is in the pool courtyard on Wednesday July 11th from 8-10:00 PM during the National. Wednesday is lure coursing day, and there is no event scheduled for the evening. Would anyone be interested in a casual get-together in the pool courtyard? Email me at lbcranmer@juno.com if you think you'd like to attend.

Rau Premium List is Posted and in Mail!

The National premium list is posted on the Rau Dog Shows' website. http://www.raudogshows.com/pdfs/upcoming-shows/BasCOAPL2012.pdf
It will be arriving in the mail promptly, also. This premium list is for sweeps, conformation, obedience and rally. See the entries link on the website for other the premium lists for other events. Don't forget to make your entries before June 20th.

Additional ASFA Lure Coursing

The weekend before the National, Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th, an ASFA Grand Slam weekend of trials is being held at Hanover Shoe Farms--is the site of this year's National lure coursing trials. If you'd like to check out the field before the National, why not enter?  See the home page for more details.

Still Time to Get Recognized for Sponsoring Trophies

We will be having a sponsors board at the National. Didn't get your trophy sponsorship in before the Premium List deadline? Don't worry--you can still honor or remember a kennel, special person or amazing dog and have your donation on the sponsors board for all to read! See the specialty flyer or trophy link for more information on sponsoring classes. http://2012bcoanational.org/trophies.htm

4 More Days for Embroidered Logo Pre-Orders

Would you like a hoodie, visor or baseball cap with a beautifully embroidered 2012 logo as a keepsake? Don't forget May 25th (Friday) is the last day to pre-order embroidered wearables! See the specialty flyer http://2012bcoanational.org/2012_BCOA_Specialty_Flyer.pdf or order directly from the website store.

African Stock Exhibit Catalog Ads

The African Exhibition catalog this year is doing catalog ads. They are very inexpensive ($20 full page, $10 half page) and are a nice way to show your support for New Afs and for the African Exhibition..

 You can send payment to Jackie via the addy in the premium list at http://2012bcoanational.org/entries.htm or order online at the specialty store http://2012bcoanational.org/store.htm

Host Hotel Pool

Bring your bathing suit! The host hotel has a lovely tropical courtyard with an indoor pool and  a retractible roof next to the Market Place Deli. You  can swim, eat a sandwich or just lounge around in the many seating areas there. We're planning to arrange a poolside party at the Tiki bar one day during the National, too.

Site Hotel

We went to visit the Eisenhower this Saturday while the Bernese Mountain Dogs were having BOB at their National. We were very impressed with how clean the grounds and hotel were for the last day of a National. We also were reminded of how spacious the grounds and inside areas of the hotel are--perfect for meeting up with friends! The hotel is set well back from the road and is surrounded by many green, grassy areas on which to walk your dogs or catch up with friends for a chat in one of the little gazebos or on one of the benches. http://www.eisenhower.com/

Auction Donations

Auction proceeds go directly into supporting the National.  Won't you consider donating a special item to the auction this year? Maybe you or your club have decided to make a basket for the auction.  In either case, please see the Auction link on our webpage and the reply form in the Specialty flyer.  Donations help make the National possible. http://2012bcoanational.org/2012_BCOA_Specialty_Flyer.pdf

Fun Night

Tuesday July 10th is Fun Night hosted by the MABC. All basenjis are welcome.  Come have fun with your basenjis and friends. There will be contests for best costume, best yodel, best trick, curliest tail, etc. Light refreshments will be available. See http://2012bcoanational.org/funnight.htm for details.

Seminar Reminder

Don't forget about the wonderful seminars being offered at this year's national. You may sign up for Dr. Claudia Orlandi's "The ABC's of Dog Breeding" on the National website. For more information on the seminars, see http://2012bcoanational.org/seminars.htm

Host Hotel

Have you made your hotel reservation yet?  The Eisenhower has received over 600 room night reservations already for the National.  It will be THE place to be!  Please book your room soon if you are planning to arrive early in the week as Monday night is filling up quickly. 

Custom-Designed Stone Trophy Photo Album

A photo album of the lovely, stone tile trophies for the National custom-designed by artist Kim Thornborrowis available for viewing at the Natioal Facebook Page.  Please see http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.377900405585304.79982.286857904689555&type=1&notif_t=like.

Like to Hike with your Basenji?

Gettsyburg National Military Park allows pets in many of its areas.  For information on other dog-friendly hiking trails in Gettsyburg see http://www.bringfido.com/attraction/trails/city/gettysburg_pa_us/.

Auction Baskets and Items

If you would like to see some of the baskets and other items being offered at this year's auction, please see our Facebook page! We've set up an album.

May Day! May Day!

Time is running out! Today is the deadline for catalog ads and trophy sponsorships. 

VIP Grooming Space is Sold Out

VIP Grooming is filled.   Please do not send any more checks or PayPal charges for VIP Grooming. We are very thankful for the great support the National is receiving.

Four Days Left!

Only four days left until Tuesday May 1st.  If you wish to honor a special person, kennel or dog with a trophy sponsorship, May 1st is the deadline for the National catalog.  Think how special your mentor, your friend or the owner of a special dog will feel when s/he is honored this way in the catalog!

Ad Layout Copy Due in ONE WEEK

If you have ordered a catalog ad and not sent in the information for layout yet (same as I haven't!), please email ad materials to:
Toni Ackerman at wakanbasenjis@gmail.com
Mail to:
Toni Ackerman
916 Tranquility Lane
King George, VA 22485

Time is Running Out for Trophy Sponsorships and Ads

Only 8 days left to get in your trophy sponsorships and catalog ads. Please see the webpage for more information. You may sign up through the flyer by sending a check or through the online store with PayPal.

Agility Premium

The Agility Premium List is now available! Go to the events link to download http://2012bcoanational.org/entries.html .  We are offering Standard, Preferred and FAST classes in 2012.

Run, Basenji, Run!

This year your basenji will have two lure coursing trials to chose from at the National--AKC and ASFA. Both are being held at the popular Hanover Shoe Farm coursing field which is only 30 minutes from the host hotel. See http://2012bcoanational.org/entries.htm for the Premium Lists.

Seminars!

Have you looked at the wonderful seminars being offered this year?  We have 3 excellent speakers lined up.  See http://2012bcoanational.org/seminars.htm.  Remember to pre-register for Dr. Orlandi's "ABC's of Breeding" seminar.

Only 2 Weeks Left to Place Catalog Ad!

Don't miss your chance to advertise in the National catalog. The deadline is May 1st!  Your ad will be seen for years to come as exhibitors, spectators and judges return to the catalog to reminisce.  See the flyer and Store link for more details. 

VIP Grooming Filled

All VIP grooming spaces have been filled.  Please do not send in money to try to reserve any more. Thank you to everyone who reserved a spot already.

It'll all be over but the packing!

In only three months it's time for Breed and Juniors! Then it's all over but the packing.  You don't want to leave the National without a great momento.  Why not pack up a wearable to go home?  See http://2012bcoanational.org/Wearables.pdf.  Wearbles can be purchased by check through the flyer (on website) or through the Store link on the website.

Strut and Stuff on Saturday July 14th!

Three months until the Bitches get to strut their stuff on Saturday July 14th!  After they strut, owners get to "stuff" at the Eisenhower buffet banquet! Do you have your banquet ticket yet?  Go to http://2012bcoanational.org/banquet.htm for more information.  You may pay at the website store or send a check by following the directions in the specialty flyer.

Nothing Scary about Friday the 13th at Nationals

Only three months until the Dog classes and Top 25! See events on the webpage http://2012bcoanational.org/events.htm. We think you'll love the custom-designed first place stone tiles and the limited edition "Basenji Circle of Life" prints from artist Kim Thornborrow for 2nd through 4th in the classes.

Sweeps and African Stock Exhibit

Only 3 months from today--the puppies and veterans will get to strut their stuff in Sweepstakes for judge Ms Carrie Jones! The Africans will get their chance, too, with judge Kim Byrd.  For African Stock Exhibition Entry and Pedigree form, see http://2012bcoanational.org/entries.htm.  We'll meet you in Gettsyburg!

Time to Run!

Only 3 months until it is Lure Coursing Day at the National!  You may get your premiums for the AKC and ASFA trials now at http://2012bcoanational.org/entries.htm.   Pre-entry closes Friday July 6th.

See you in 3 months!

Countdown--the National begins in only 3 months with the Agility Trial at the AllStar Arena on the hotel grounds.  Do you have your reservation yet?  Be where the action is! Go to http://2012bcoanational.org/showsite.htm to investigate the host hotel. 

Catalogs!

Don't forget to order your catalogs for the National.  At $10 the National catalog is a bargain.  The $5 price for the African Stock Exhibit catalog (including pedigrees) cannot be beat. You may purchase them at the "Store" link.

May 16, 2012 New Point Schedule

Effective May 16, the new point schedule for

PA, DE, NJ and NY:

1Point D2 B2, 2Points D4 B4, 3Points D5 B6, 4Points D8 B8, 5Points D12 B11.

DC, MD, NC, TN, VA, WV:

1Point D2 B2, 2 Points D3 B4, 3Points D4 B5, 4Points D6 B6, 5Points D9 B9.

Catalog Advertising Deadline Approaches

Don't miss your chance to advertise in the National catalog. The deadline is May 1st! Color ads will be printed in blocks of 4 only due to publication requirements. If you order a color ad, you may be put on a waiting list until an entire block is filled, but that shouldn't take long if everyone gets in color ad purchases now.

Pre-National 3 Day Cluster!

Friday July 6th, Saturday July 7th, Sunday July 8th--Three great opportunities to attend shows while out for the National. The 3 day show cluster the weekend before the National is at the Howard County Fairground in West Friendship, MD, approximately 1hour5mins from the host hotel!

Magnetic Logo Car/Mobile Home Decal

Let other campers and drivers know you are "meeting in Gettysburg" for the 2012 National with our new magnetic decal. At 6.5" long by 5.5" wide, it is perfect for the side of your car or mobile home! Only $8 if picked up at a show or $10 if mailed. Contact lbcranmer@juno.com for ordering details.

Performance Event Class Sponsors

Basenjis are definitely the "All-Around Hound!" Consider sponsoring a performance class for this year's National. Sponsorships will be listed in the catalog.

Wearables!

Don't forget your spring shopping! National merchandise is attractive and priced for every budget. This year we have visors, baseball caps, embroidered hoodies, totes and tees. See http://2012bcoanational.org/2012_BCOA_Specialty_Flyer.pdf for "Wearables."

Extended Premium List Trophy Sponsorship

The Superintendent has extended our due date for the National Premium List. This lucky event gives you the opportunity to have your sponsorship supporting the National appear in the Premium List in addition to the catalog if you make your sponsorship by this Wednesday evening. You may wish to sponsor a trophy yourself; from your kennel name; in honor of a beloved friend, family or special basenji; or in memory of a loved one--human or basenji. See http://2012bcoanational.org/trophies.htm
for which classes are still available.