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.

Things That Go Boooo Around the Site

Are you into "boos" in additon to "baroos?" Did you know the Eisenhower is situated on an old family dairy reputed to be a great spot for ghost hunting? Here's some information on how to go ghost hunting at the old barn and farmhouse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ev8eaDwo-o&feature=related

African Stock Exhibit Premium List and Entries Posted

The African Stock Exhibit Premium List and Entry w/Pedigree are now available on the website. Go to the "Entries" link. The ASE is coming back to PA! Did you know the first ASE was held in PA in 1994? Let's celebrate all the African Basenjis who have impacted the breed since that show 18 years ago.

Logo Can Be Seen At Wearables Link Now

The logo for wearables is now on the wearables link. Check on the second page to see how it looks on red! Less than 4 months until the National begins!

New Rally Trophy to be Offered at National!

Beginning April 1, clubs are allowed to offer trophies for Rally High in Combined Advanced B and Excellent B. Practice up and come out to be the first to earn a National BCOA medallion for Rally! The trophy is very nice, too :>)

Basenji Bazaar

Table space is available for the Basenji Bazaar. Please contact Sally Wournos for more information. SWournos@aol.com

Request when sending payments

A request: When sending checks to the treasurer, please send the forms along with the checks. Please print, also. Doing these things will greatly help the treasurers. Thank you!~LeeBeth

Updated Information

If you are looking for information on the show site, RV parking on site, nearby campgrounds or nearby hotels, please see the "Show Site" link on the website.

Some Local Public Campgrounds

Looking for a campground near the Nationals?
Here are some local public campgrounds. PLEASE BOOK EARLY.

Artillery Ridge http://www.artilleryridge.com/
717-334-1288 address: 610 Taneytown Rd

Drummer Boy Camping Resort http://www.drummerboycamping.com/
717-334- 3277 address: 1300 Hanover Rd

Gettysburg Campground http://gettysburgcampground.com/
717-334-3304 address: 2030 Fairfield Rd.

Gettysburg KOA http://koa.com/campgrounds/gettysburg/
717-642-5713
address: 20 Knox Rd.

Trophy Sponsorships

Why sponsor a trophy for the 2012 National?

• It's a great way to advertise your kennel.
• It's a lovely way to honor a special dog or person.
• It's a wondeful way to memorialize a special dog or person.
• You'll be helping to make the National a success!

If you haven't seen the trophy sponsorship page, go to the National website under the trophy link and see which classes are still available. You still have time to get your sponsorship in the catalog.

Lure Coursing Premiums Are Posted

The AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing premium lists are now posted on the website. Please go to the "Entries" link and then click on the premium list links to access the PDF versions.