Stud Dog - BSCA Sheepdog 109270.pdfAndric. Yes – Shelly Brosnan, Marion Heise, Pat Snow, Melinda Andric, Judy Johnstone, Cara Greger, Claire Trethewey, Bonnie Leonard. No – none

Volume 62/Number 6 November/December 2012

Belgian Sheepdog newSletterThe Official Publication of the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Inc.

Stud Dog

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“Quest”

Int./Am GCh Allure's Dream Quest CD RA PT CGC HIC, Group Placing, Award of Excellence at 2010 AKC Invitational in Long Beach, CA Quest finished his championship at 8 months from the BBE and 6 to 9 mo. puppy classes. He is full of fun, happy, very focused, outgoing, affectionate, & confident, scissors bite with full dentition, and is seizure free. He has a substantial body beneath a full coat. Sire: "Boston", GCh MACH Elancer's British Invasion OF HIC CGC Dam: "Fae", Ch Reverie's Winter Allure CD RA Whelped: July 22, 2008

Frozen semen available. OFA: hips: BSD-3794G25M-VPI, elbows: BSD-EL1503M255-VPI, CHIC#: 68916

Breeder/Owner/Handlers: Don & Carol Morris, & Kayla Savory

Allure Belgians since 1982 www.allurebelgians.com (209) 754-1672 [email protected]

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Table of ContentsBelgian Sheepdog newSletter

novemBer/decemBer 2012 • volume 62/numBer 6

www.bsca.info

DEPARTMENTS

Board of Directors and Committee Chairs 4BSCA Board Meeting Minutes April, June, July 2013 6BSCA Area Reporters Contact Information 27BSCA Notice – Why and How to Join 27BSCA Statement of Activities

October 2012 – March 2013 10BSCA Statement of Financial Position

October 2012 – March 2013 11Corresponding Secretary’s Report July / August 2013 5News of Our Members (Brags) 27Newsletter Rates, Specs and Policy 32President’s Message 5BSDRT Updates 30

ADVERTISEMENTS

Brosnan – Dharma 31Corson - Ami 17 Morris - Quest 2

ARTICLES

Missy – Now Mia Submitted by Lisa Leffingwell for

BSCA Rescue 24Barbary Coast Belgian Sheepdog Club Meeting Submitted by Carole Murphy 20

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Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

President Susan Hoffman1st Vice President Sherry Hanley2nd Vice President Shelly BrosnanTreasurer Marion HeiseRecording Secretary Mary Grace BuckwalterCorresponding Secretary Claire Trethewey 22115 NW Imbrie Drive #257 Hillsboro, OR 97124 [email protected] 503-702-0477

Board Members Bonnie Leonard Pat Snow Cara Greger

AKC Delegate Barbara SwisherAKC Gazette Columnist Andrae AcerraAwards and Good Sportsmanship Linda BradyBSCA Store (Fund-raising) VACANTBSCA Web Director David JacksonConstitution Barbara SwisherEducation (General) Sherri Wilmoth SwabbEducation (Judges) Linda RobeyFinance Susan HoffmanAudit Cindy HermanHealth Rory Friedow, DVMHistorian Sharon LaFuseJudges Selection Rachelle Bailey-AustinJunior Showmanship Terri Ann VotavaLegislative Action Peggy RichterMediation & Arbitration Susan HoffmanMembership Services Penny KingMerit Achievement Lynn SharkeyMessenger Dog Annabelle CambierOutstanding Sportsmanship Gail O’NeilPerformance Events Bonnie LeonardSunshine/Remembrance Susan Hoffman

National Specialty Advisor Melinda AndricNational Specialty 2013 Bonnie LeonardNational Specialty 2014 Pat SnowNational Specialty 2015 Cara Greger

BSCA Newsletter Staff

Editor Cathie RossmanCoordinating/Content Sherry HanleyCorrespondence Bruce FreedmanCopy Editors Barbara Swisher Lori Goldstrom

Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

www.bsca.info

Subscription & Editor Contact InformationTheannualsubscriptionrate(6issues)is$50.00Foreignsubscriberscontacteditorforquotation.Send checks (no credit cards please) payable in US funds to:

BSCA, c/o Cathie Rossman, Editor1781 Fish Springs RdGardnerville, NV 89410-6694Email:[email protected]

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT:Belgian Sheepdog Newsletter (ISSN 10779841) Volume 62,No.6,IssueNovember/December2012,ispublishedbi-monthly by the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Inc.,1781FishSpringsRd,Gardnerville,NV89410-6694.Periodicals postage paid at Gardnerville, NV 89410-6694 andadditionalmailingoffices.

POSTMASTERSend address changes to Belgian Sheepdog Newsletter 1781 Fish Springs Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410-6694

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July / August 2013

In accordance with the BSCA Constitution and By-Laws, the names of member applicants to the BSCA are listedbelow.Membersareinvitedtoprovidecommentto the board of directors regarding the applicants.Comments regarding applicants should be sent to Claire Trethewey, Corresponding Secretary, 22115 NW ImbrieDrive#257,Hillsboro,OR97124-6988.Pleasesend any change of address information (including phone number and email address) to Claire Trethewey [email protected]@alfirin.net

Change of Address:

Nancy Sanders405W.CenterStreetWhite Oak, TX 75693Effective September 1, 2013

Corresponding Secretary’s Report

President’s Message

Dear Members,

Although we are making strides on catching up with the newsletter, the amount of time and work it took to produce one of the most memorable issues (the 2012 specialty issue) made our decision a bit easier. To ensure thatwe are able to meet our

commitment to get the newsletter back on schedule we have had to reduce the size of the last two issues for 2012 and the first two issues of 2013.The 2013performance issue will be close to being on schedule as wellasmeetingwithmostofyourexpectations.

The newsletter is not the only place our volunteers arebusyatwork.Pleasetakealookatourwebpageswww.bsca.info.Therehavebeensomerecentchangesto include Titling Events for both BSCA and events held by other clubs where our dogs can earn titles.Informationforallofthiscanbefoundhere.

TherewillbethefirsteverBSCAFrenchStyleHerdingtrialheldinLancaster,CA.February7,8,9th.Pleasevisit http://bsca.info/secondary-menu/events/ to findoutmore. Susan Hoffman, President, BSCA

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April 2013

Old Business

Discussion about scheduling meetings and tasks for the national.Discussionaboutwebsitemaintenance.Discussion about Notice List monthly announcement maintenance.

New Business

Polls Completed

Motion by Claire Trethewey that the BSCA decline to donatetoADJS.SecondbyCaraGreger.Yes–BonnieLeonard, Cara Greger, Pat Snow, Melinda Andric, Judy Johnstone, Claire Trethewey, Shelly Brosnan. No –none.Abstain-none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey to accept the March 2013 Statement of Activities subject to audit. Second byMelindaAndric.Yes–ClaireTrethewey,CaraGreger,Bonnie Leonard, Judy Johnstone, Marion Heise, Pat Snow, MelindaAndric. No – none.Abstain – none.Motionpassed.Motion by Pat Snow to present Cathie Rossman with the Outstanding Sportsmanship medallion at this year's banquet. Second by Judy Johnstone. Yes – MelindaAndric, Claire Trethewey, Cara Greger, Marion Heise, PatSnow,BonnieLeonard,JudyJohnstone.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey to accept the March 2013StatementofFinancialPositionsubjecttoaudit.Second by Melinda Andric. Yes – Melinda Andric,Claire Trethewey, Judy Johnstone, Cara Greger, Pat Snow, Marion Heise, Bonnie Leonard. No – none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Marion Heise which states : Linda Brady, who did the award medallions this year, has sent the bill.ImovetopaytheMichaelM.ChevrieCo.$582.05as they are not requiring Linda to front the money for theBSCA.SecondbyShellyBrosnan.Yes–PatSnow,Claire Trethewey, Judy Johnstone, Marion Heise, MelindaAndric,BonnieLeonard.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.

Motion by Claire Trethewey that the March 2013 minutes be accepted as posted. Second by MarionHeise.Yes–MarionHeise,PatSnow,ShellyBrosnan,ClaireTrethewey,JudyJohnstone.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Marion Heise to accept Linda Brady's recommendations to add the new AKC classes to the Versatility award for the 2013 National Specialty.Second byMelindaAndric.Yes – Claire Trethewey,Melinda Andric, Pat Snow, Marion Heise, Judy Johnstone, Shelly Brosnan, Bonnie Leonard, Cara Greger.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.

Polls in Progress

Noneatthistime.

Respectfully SubmittedJudy Johnstone, Recording Secretary

June 2013

Old Business

Marion Heise has completed the minutes of the board and annual meetings held in Oconomowoc and has postedthemforreview.

Marion Heise has reviewed the bill from the Olympia Resort and has a number of questions for Bonnie Leonard to discuss with the resort billing office andthen report back so the Specialty financials can beclosedout.

There was brief discussion about the BSCA offering French herding to herding breeds other than Border Collies.

Susan Hoffman thanked Melinda Andric for her two years of excellent service to the BSCA as First Vice President, and Judy Johnstone for stepping in for severalmonthsasRecordingSecretary.

BSCA Board Meeting Minutes

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New Business

General

Information from AKC forwarded by Rachelle Bailey - Judging Operations is happy to supply clubs with a list of conformation judges in excel format. StartingSeptember 1, 2011 Judging Operations is now charging a$25feeperlistforthisservice.YoumaycallJudgingOperations at 919-816-3593 with your request and credit card information (card number, expiration date, billing addressandnameoncardasprintedrequired).Pleasestate the breed and Permit, Approved or both Permit andApproved judges. The list supplied will containthe judge's names, judge's number and address. Listsdonotcontainthebreedseligibletojudgenoremails.If emails are needed please state that when requesting anylistofjudges.Breedeligibilityinformationcanbefoundonthewebsiteonlinejudge'sdirectory.

A poll regarding this change was opened but then closed on the same day to allow for further research on thissituation.

Polls Completed

Motion by Claire Trethewey that Aimee Nothnagle be approvedforMembershipintheBSCA.Applicationislocatedunderfiles.SecondbyMelindaAndric.Yes–8votes.No–none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey thatDanielV.MomentbeapprovedforMembershipintheBSCA.Applicationislocatedunderfiles.SecondbyMelindaAndric.Yes-8votes.No–none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey that La Donna Moment beapprovedforMembershipintheBSCA.Applicationislocatedunderfiles.SecondbyMelindaAndric.Yes–7votes.No–none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Pat Snow that the BSCA May 2013 Statement of Financial Position be approved subject to audit.Second by Claire Trethewey. Yes – Judy Johnstone,Melinda Andric, Pat Snow, Claire Trethewey, Shelly Brosnan, Cara Greger, Bonnie Leonard. No – none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.

Motion by Claire Trethewey to accept the minutes as posted. Second by Pat Snow. Yes – Pat Snow,Claire Trethewey, Cara Greger, Bonnie Leonard, Judy Johnstone,MelindaAndric,ShellyBrosnan.No–none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Pat Snow that the BSCA May 2013 Statement ofActivities be approved subject to audit.Second by Claire Trethewey. Yes – Shelly Brosnan,Cara Greger, Melinda Andric, Claire Trethewey, Pat Snow, Bonnie Leonard, Judy Johnstone. No – none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Marion Heise to pay the following invoices, all payable to Alphagraphics: #108379 for $1,545.65 Puppy Issue, includes setup, postage andprinting;#107150 for$295.55 formailingenvelopes;#107480 for $1,752.00 Performance Issue, includessetup, postage and printing. Second by MelindaAndric.Yes–ShellyBrosnan,MarionHeise,PatSnow,Melinda Andric, Judy Johnstone, Cara Greger, Claire Trethewey, Bonnie Leonard. No – none. Abstain –none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Marion Heise to reimburse Lynn Sharkey $279.64fortheMeritCommitteeAwardspresentedatthe2013AnnualBanquet.SecondbyShellyBrosnan.Yes – Judy Johnstone, Claire Trethewey, MelindaAndric, Pat Snow,CaraGreger,MarionHeise.No –none.Abstain–none.Themotionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey to approve the minutes of the 2013 First Board Meeting as posted. Secondby Shelly Brosnan. Yes – Claire Trethewey, MarionHeise, Bonnie Leonard, Pat Snow, Cara Greger, Judy Johnstone,ShellyBrosnan.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey that the minutes of the Second Board Meeting May 9, 2013, be approved as posted. Second by Shelly Brosnan. Yes – ClaireTrethewey, Judy Johnstone, Shelly Brosnan, Bonnie Leonard,PatSnow,MarionHeise,CaraGreger.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey that the 2013 Annual Meeting Minutes be submitted to the membership as posted. Second by Shelly Brosnan.Yes – Pat Snow,Claire Trethewey, Judy Johnstone, Cara Greger, Marion Heise, Shelly Brosnan, Bonnie Leonard. No – none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.

BSCA Board Meeting Minutes cont.

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Polls in Progress

Noneatthistime.

Respectfully SubmittedJudy Johnstone, Recording Secretary

July 2013

Old Business

National Specialty Advisory Committee – discussion regardingrecommendationsofclasses.Questionssentback to committee regarding Highly Recommended andOptionalclassesinObedienceandHerding.

2013 National Specialty - Marion Heise has contacted the Olympia Resort and is awaiting answers to billing questions.

French Style Herding – Communiques were received from AKC. AKC suggests the parent club run thisevent until at such time it can be determined if “interest justifies the expense andpriority topursue this as anAKCacknowledgedtitle.”AKCalsocautionedtheclubthat the event “must be deemed sufficiently differentfromtheevents(currently)offeredbytheAKC.”PeggyRichterwillbehostingthefirst trialonFebruary7,8and9,2014,inCalifornia.ThistrialisaBSCAeventandparticipantswillreceiveaBSCACertificate.

New Business

General

National Specialty Committee - Jim Reise has resigned as National Specialty Committee Chair as of August 1, 2013.

Website-Discussionofinformationcontentonwebsite.

Stud Book - Claire Trethewey completed the AKC Stud Book Request form, which should mean continuation ofreceivingtheStudBookforthenextthreeyears.

Polls Completed

Motion by Marion Heise, second by Shelly Brosnan , toorderchecksatacostof$78.60.Yes–CaraGreger,Pat Snow, Mary Grace Buckwalter, Marion Heise, ClaireTrethewey,ShellyBrosnan.No-none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Pat Snow, to accept the BSCA June 2013 Statement of Activities as postedsubjecttoaudit.Yes–ClaireTrethewey,MarionHeise, ShellyBrosnan, Pat Snow,CaraGreger.No -none.Abstain–SherryHanley,MaryGraceBuckwalter.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Pat Snow, to accept the BSCA June 2013 Statement of Financial Position as posted subject to audit. Yes – ClaireTrethewey, Marion Heise, Shelly Brosnan, Pat Snow, CaraGreger.No-none.Abstain–SherryHanley,MaryGraceBuckwalter.Motionpassed.Motion by Marion Heise, second by Bonnie Leonard, to reimburse Susan Hoffman $25 for purchase of the approved BSD judge's list from AKC for the judge's selectioncommittee.Yes–SherryHanley,MaryGraceBuckwalter, Shelly Brosnan, Cara Greger, Bonnie Leonard, Pat Snow, Claire Trethewey. No – none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Shelly Brosnan, to accept the following applicant to membership: JudithA. Eck.Yes – eight votes.No –none.Abstain-none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Shelly Brosnan, to accept the following applicant to membership:JaniceMulrooney.Yes–eightvotes.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Shelly Brosnan, to accept the following applicant to membership:LynnMershon.Yes–eightvotes.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Shelly Brosnan, to accept the following applicant to membership:StevenMershon.Yes–eightvotes.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Shelly Brosnan, to accept the following applicant to membership: SusanYoung. Yes – eight votes. No –none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.


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Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Shelly Brosnan, to approve $215 for the three standard medallions for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational being held on December 14 & 15, 2013 at the Orange County ConventionCenter inOrlando,Florida.Yes –SherryHanley, Mary Grace Buckwalter, Shelly Brosnan, Cara Greger, Bonnie Leonard, Pat Snow, Marion Heise, ClaireTrethewey.No–none.Abstain–none.Motionpassed.Motion by Claire Trethewey, second by Marion Heise,toaccepttheJune2013minutesasposted.Yes– Pat Snow, Claire Trethewey Marion Heise, Bonnie Leonard,ShellyBrosnan,CaraGreger.Abstain–MaryGraceBuckwalter,SherryHanley.Motionpassed.Motion by Marion Heise, second by Claire Trethewey, toacceptthebidfromDr.JohnRempel(costof$500,plus mileage and a room for the night of the meeting), asourParliamentarian,for the2014AnnualMeeting.Yes – Pat Snow, Claire Trethewey, Marion Heise,Bonnie Leonard, Shelly Brosnan, Cara Greger. No–MaryGrace Buckwalter.Abstain – SherryHanley.Motionpassed.

Polls in Progress

Noneatthistime.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Grace Buckwalter, Recording Secretary


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October 2012 Statement of Activities

Belgian Sheepdog Club of America

Statement of Activities

October 2012

Prepared by: M.A. Heise

October 2012 YTD October 2012

Temp Perm Temp Perm

Receipts Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total

General Operations Receipts

1st Class Postage Upgrade Income $122 $0 $0 $122 $542 $0 $0 $542

Annual Dues Renewal $1,800 $0 $0 $1,800 $4,710 $0 $0 $4,710

BSCA Store Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $137 $0 $0 $137

Contributions and Support $536 $0 $0 $536 $553 $0 $0 $553

New Member Dues $0 $0 $0 $0 $370 $0 $0 $370

New Member Initiation Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $85 $0 $0 $85

Newsletter Extra Copy Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $145 $0 $0 $145

Newsletter Subscription Receipt $2,643 $0 $0 $2,643 $7,693 $0 $0 $7,693

Sub-Total General Operations Receipts $5,100 $0 $0 $5,100 $14,234 $0 $0 $14,234

Advertising Receipts

Ad Breeders/Frozen Semen Lists $0 $0 $0 $0 $355 $0 $0 $355

Nat'l Spec Catalog Advertising $0 $0 $0 $0 $880 $0 $0 $880

Newsletter Advertising Receipt $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,595 $0 $0 $1,595

Sub-Total Advertising Receipts $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,830 $0 $0 $2,830

Club Events Receipts

Banquet Reservation $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,360 $0 $0 $5,360

Booth Rental Nat'l Specialty $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500 $0 $0 $1,500

Catalog Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,470 $0 $0 $1,470

Clothing Sale Fundraiser $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,961 $0 $0 $4,961

Entry Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,017 $0 $0 $18,017

Entry Fees-Agility Fundraiser $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,456 $0 $0 $10,456

Food & Meals $0 $0 $0 $0 $557 $0 $0 $557

Misc. Unidentified Cash Receipt $0 $0 $0 $0 $77 $0 $0 $77

Nat'l Spec. Fundraising Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,756 $0 $0 $2,756

Nat'l Trophy Donations $930 $0 $0 $930 $1,760 $0 $0 $1,760

RV Rental Receipt $100 $0 $0 $100 $380 $0 $0 $380

Seminar Fee Receipt $0 $0 $0 $0 $55 $0 $0 $55

Welcome Mixer $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,001 $0 $0 $1,001

Sub-Total Club Events Receipts $1,030 $0 $0 $1,030 $48,350 $0 $0 $48,350

Restricted Receipts

Donations for BSD Rescue Trust $0 $0 $925 $925 $0 $0 $1,646 $1,646

Health Donations $0 $0 $535 $535 $0 $0 $1,426 $1,426

Sub-Total Restricted Receipts $0 $0 $1,460 $1,460 $0 $0 $3,071 $3,071

Other Receipts

Interest Income $15 $3 $0 $19 $140 $27 $1 $169

Sub-Total Other Receipts $15 $3 $0 $19 $140 $27 $1 $169

Total Receipts $6,145 $3 $1,460 $7,608 $65,555 $27 $3,073 $68,655

October 2012 YTD October 2012

Temp Perm Temp Perm

Disbursement Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total

Membership Services Disbursements

Award Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,120 $0 $0 $1,120

Newsletter Exp-Postage $0 $0 $0 $0 $626 $0 $0 $626

Newsletter Exp-Printing $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,495 $0 $0 $3,495

Supported Entry Fees $50 $0 $0 $50 $650 $0 $0 $650

Sub-Total Membership Services Disbursements $50 $0 $0 $50 $5,891 $0 $0 $5,891

Club Operations Disbursements

AKC Delegate Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $706 $0 $0 $706

Bank Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $185 $0 $0 $185

Committee Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,629 $0 $0 $3,629

General Education Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $243 $0 $0 $243

Insurance - nonemployee $976 $0 $0 $976 $1,747 $0 $0 $1,747

Judge's Education Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $400 $0 $0 $400

Legal Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $7 $0 $0 $7

Postage and Delivery $228 $0 $0 $228 $1,159 $0 $0 $1,159

Printing Disbursement-Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,026 $0 $0 $2,026

Professional Services fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,060 $0 $0 $1,060

Supplies and Materials $47 $0 $0 $47 $569 $0 $0 $569

Sub-Total Club Operations Disbursements $1,251 $0 $0 $1,251 $11,730 $0 $0 $11,730

Club Events Disbursements

2010 Nat'l Spec. Disbursements $284 $0 $0 $284 $284 $0 $0 $284

2012 National Specialty Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,411 $0 $0 $17,411

2013 Nat'l Spec. Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $448 $0 $0 $448

AKC Event Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,855 $0 $0 $3,855

Application Fees - BSCA $0 $0 $0 $0 $970 $0 $0 $970

Fund Raising Disbursements $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,644 $0 $0 $4,644

Judge Disbursements $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,992 $0 $0 $4,992

Superintendent/Secretary Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,151 $0 $0 $8,151

Trophy Disbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,228 $0 $0 $7,228

Venue Rental $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,250 $0 $0 $4,250

Sub-Total Club Events Disbursements $284 $0 $0 $284 $52,233 $0 $0 $52,233

Charitable Contributions

Charitable Contribution $0 $0 $1,460 $1,460 $0 $0 $3,071 $3,071

Sub-Total Charitable Contributions $0 $0 $1,460 $1,460 $0 $0 $3,071 $3,071

Total Disbursements $1,585 $0 $1,460 $3,044 $69,854 $0 $3,071 $72,925

Total Net Surplus/(Deficit) $4,561 $3 $0 $4,564 -$4,300 $27 $1 -$4,271

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October 2012 Statement of Financial PositionBelgian Sheepdog Club of America

Statement of Financial Position

October 2012

Temp Permanently

ASSETS Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Assets

Checking Accounts

2012 Natl Spec Checking Acct $0 $0 $0 $0

Chase Checking $15,019 $0 $0 $15,019

Sub-Total Checking $15,019 $0 $0 $15,019

Savings Accounts

Board Rest 2013 Nat'l Spec $4,815 $0 $0 $4,815

2014 Board Rest N.S. Fuds $536 $0 $0 $536

Chase Money Market $82,494 $0 $0 $82,494

Perm Restricted Funds-GDB Award $0 $0 $664 $664

Rescue -Money Market Funds $0 $17,313 $0 $17,313

Sub-Total Savings $87,844 $17,313 $664 $105,822

Paypal Account $0 $0 $0 $0

TOTAL ASSETS $102,864 $17,313 $664 $120,841

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Opening Bal Equity $100,890 $16,535 $762 $118,186

Retained Surplus/(Deficit) $1,974 $779 -$98 $2,654

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $102,864 $17,313 $664 $120,841

November 2012 Statement of Financial PositionBelgian Sheepdog Club of America


November 2012

Temp Permanently


Checking Accounts


Chase Checking $5,818 $0 $0 $5,818


Savings Accounts








TOTAL ASSETS $103,670 $17,315 $664 $121,649





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November 2012 Statement of Activities



November 2012


November 2012 YTD November 2012

Temp Perm Temp Perm



1st Class Postage Upgrade Income $162 $0 $0 $162 $704 $0 $0 $704

Annual Dues Renewal $780 $0 $0 $780 $5,490 $0 $0 $5,490

BSCA Store Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $137 $0 $0 $137


New Member Dues $20 $0 $0 $20 $390 $0 $0 $390



Newsletter Subscription Receipt $1,193 $0 $0 $1,193 $8,886 $0 $0 $8,886










Catalog Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,470 $0 $0 $1,470


Entry Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,017 $0 $0 $18,017

Entry Fees-Agility Fundraiser $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,456 $0 $0 $10,456

Food & Meals $0 $0 $0 $0 $557 $0 $0 $557



Nat'l Trophy Donations $1,140 $0 $0 $1,140 $2,900 $0 $0 $2,900



Welcome Mixer $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,001 $0 $0 $1,001


Restricted Receipts




Other Receipts

Interest Income $8 $1 $0 $9 $148 $29 $1 $178


Total Receipts $3,328 $1 $1,129 $4,459 $68,882 $29 $4,202 $73,113

November 2012 YTD November 2012

Temp Perm Temp Perm





Newsletter Exp-Printing $1,724 $0 $0 $1,724 $5,219 $0 $0 $5,219


Sub-Total Membership Services Disbursements $1,969 $0 $0 $1,969 $7,861 $0 $0 $7,861



Bank Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $185 $0 $0 $185






Legal Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $7 $0 $0 $7





Sub-Total Club Operations Disbursements $552 $0 $0 $552 $16,925 $0 $0 $16,925





AKC Event Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,855 $0 $0 $3,855


Judge Disbursements $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,992 $0 $0 $4,992



Venue Rental $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,250 $0 $0 $4,250

Sub-Total Club Events Disbursements $0 $0 $0 $0 $47,590 $0 $0 $47,590





Total Net Surplus/(Deficit) $806 $1 $0 $808 -$3,493 $29 $1 -$3,463

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December 2012 Statement of Activities



December 2012


December 2012 YTD December 2012

Temp Perm Temp Perm



1st Class Postage Upgrade $182 $0 $0 $182 $886 $0 $0 $886

Annual Dues Renewal $2,220 $0 $0 $2,220 $7,710 $0 $0 $7,710

BSCA Store Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $137 $0 $0 $137


New Member Dues $80 $0 $0 $80 $470 $0 $0 $470



Newsletter Subscription Receipts $3,243 $0 $0 $3,243 $12,129 $0 $0 $12,129










Catalog Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,470 $0 $0 $1,470


Entry Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,017 $0 $0 $18,017

Entry Fees-Agility Fundraiser $8,496 $0 $0 $8,496 $18,952 $0 $0 $18,952

Food & Meals $0 $0 $0 $0 $557 $0 $0 $557



Nat'l Trophy Donations $1,110 $0 $0 $1,110 $4,010 $0 $0 $4,010



Welcome Mixer $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,001 $0 $0 $1,001


Restricted Receipts




Other Receipts

Interest Income $8 $1 $0 $10 $156 $30 $2 $188


Total Receipts $15,375 $1 $1,840 $17,216 $84,267 $30 $6,032 $90,329

December 2012 YTD December 2012

Temp Perm Temp Perm





Newsletter Exp-Printing $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,219 $0 $0 $5,219


Sub-Total Membership Services Disbursements $50 $0 $0 $50 $7,911 $0 $0 $7,911



Bank Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $185 $0 $0 $185


Dues & Memberships $25 $0 $0 $25 $25 $0 $0 $25





Legal Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $7 $0 $0 $7

Office Supplies $10 $0 $0 $10 $10 $0 $0 $10





Sub-Total Club Operations Disbursements $378 $0 $0 $378 $17,304 $0 $0 $17,304





AKC Event Fees $1,644 $0 $0 $1,644 $5,499 $0 $0 $5,499


Judge Disbursements $1,533 $0 $0 $1,533 $6,525 $0 $0 $6,525

Other Miscellaneous Disbursements $774 $0 $0 $774 $774 $0 $0 $774



Venue Rental $2,850 $0 $0 $2,850 $7,100 $0 $0 $7,100

Sub-Total Club Events Disbursements $7,857 $0 $0 $7,857 $55,447 $0 $0 $55,447





Total Net Surplus/(Deficit) $7,089 $1 $0 $7,091 $3,606 $30 -$8 $3,628

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December 2012 Statement of Financial PositionBelgian Sheepdog Club of America


December 2012

Temp Permanently


Checking Accounts


Chase Checking $12,899 $0 $0 $12,899


Savings Accounts








TOTAL ASSETS $110,759 $17,316 $664 $128,739





January 2013 Statement of Financial PositionSheet1

Page 1



January 2013

Temp Permanently


Checking Accounts

Chase Checking $17,842.15 $0.00 $0.00 $17,842.15

Restricted Funds-Rescue $0.00 $0.00 $280.00 $280.00

Perm Rest Funds-Health Rsrch $0.00 $0.00 $230.20 $230.20

Sub-Total Checking $17,842.15 $0.00 $510.20 $18,352.35

Savings Accounts

2014 Board Rest N.S. Fuds $864.21 $0.00 $0.00 $864.21

Board Rest 2013 Nat'l Spec $7,839.37 $0.00 $0.00 $7,839.37

Chase Money Market $89,165.04 $0.00 $0.00 $89,165.04

Perm Restricted Funds-GDB Award $0.00 $0.00 $663.88 $663.88

Rescue -Money Market Funds $0.00 $17,317.79 $0.00 $17,317.79

Sub-Total Savings $97,868.62 $17,317.79 $663.88 $115,850.29

Paypal Account $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL ASSETS $115,710.77 $17,317.79 $1,174.08 $134,202.64


Opening Bal Equity $100,890.04 $16,534.75 $761.68 $118,186.47

Retained Surplus/(Deficit) $14,820.73 $783.04 $412.40 $16,016.17

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $115,710.77 $17,317.79 $1,174.08 $134,202.64

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January 2013 Statement of Activities

Sheet1

Page 1



January 2013


January 2013

Temp Perm

Receipts Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total


1st Class Postage Upgrade Income $222 $0 $0 $222

Annual Dues Renewal $1,670 $0 $0 $1,670

Contributions and Support $546 $0 $0 $546

New Member Initiation Fees $5 $0 $0 $5

Newsletter Subscription Receipt $2,291 $0 $0 $2,291

Sub-Total General Operations Receipts $4,734 $0 $0 $4,734


Newsletter Advertising Receipt $120 $0 $0 $120

Sub-Total Advertising Receipts $120 $0 $0 $120


Nat'l Trophy Donations $270 $0 $0 $270

Sub-Total Club Events Receipts $270 $0 $0 $270

Restricted Receipts

Donations for BSD Rescue Trust $0 $0 $280 $280

Health Donations $0 $0 $230 $230

Sub-Total Restricted Receipts $0 $0 $510 $510

Other Receipts

Interest Income $8 $1 $0 $10

Sub-Total Other Receipts $8 $1 $0 $10

Total Receipts $5,132 $1 $510 $5,644

January 2013

Temp Perm

Disbursement Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total


Postage and Delivery $9 $0 $0 $9

Sub-Total Club Operations Disbursements $9 $0 $0 $9


Fund Raising Disbursements $172 $0 $0 $172

Sub-Total Club Events Disbursements $172 $0 $0 $172

Total Disbursements $181 $0 $0 $181

Total Net Surplus/(Deficit) $4,952 $1 $510 $5,463

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February 2013 Statement of Activities

Sheet1

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February 2013


February 2013

Temp Perm



1st Class Postage Upgrade Receipts $90 $0 $0 $90

Annual Dues Renewal $265 $0 $0 $265


New Member Dues $80 $0 $0 $80


Newsletter Subscription Revenue $440 $0 $0 $440

Sub-Total General Operations Receipts $896 $0 $0 $896


Newsletter Advertising Revenue $320 $0 $0 $320



Banquet Reservation $120 $0 $0 $120

Booth Rental Nat'l Specialty $45 $0 $0 $45

Catalog Sales $14 $0 $0 $14

Clothing Sale Fundraiser $413 $0 $0 $413

Nat'l Spec. Fundraising Receipt $15 $0 $0 $15


Seminar Fee Revenue $90 $0 $0 $90

Shipping & Handling Receipts $46 $0 $0 $46

Welcome Mixer $20 $0 $0 $20

Sub-Total Club Events Receipts $998 $0 $0 $998

Restricted Receipts




Other Receipts

Interest Receipt $7 $1 $0 $9


Total Receipts $2,221 $1 $0 $2,222

February 2013

Temp Perm

Disbursements Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total


Newsletter Exp-Postage $412 $0 $0 $412

Newsletter Exp-Printing $1,502 $0 $0 $1,502

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Chancerys Mon Ami “ AMI”Ch. Lebeau’s Playing with Fire X Ivresse de Treres Bergeres

“The first impression of the Belgian Sheepdog is that of a well-balanced, square dog, elegant in appearance, with an exceedingly proud carriage of the head and neck. He is a strong agile, well-muscled animal, alert and full of life. His whole conformation gives the impression of depth and solidity without bulkiness”.

BREEDER/Owner : Cheryl Corson Co-Owner : Lori Scharnek

Ofa/cerf- too young

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February 2013 Statement of Financial PositionSheet1

Page 1



February 2013

Temp Permanently


Checking Accounts

Chase Checking $14,318 $0 $0 $14,318

Perm Rest Funds-Health Rsrch $0 $0 $0 $0

Restricted Funds-Rescue $0 $0 $0 $0


Savings Accounts







Paypal Account $1,053 $0 $0 $1,053

TOTAL ASSETS $113,247 $17,319 $664 $131,230





March 2013 Statement of Financial PositionSheet1

Page 1



March 2013

Temp Permanently


Checking Accounts

Chase Checking $16,264 $0 $0 $16,264

Perm Rest Funds-Health Rsrch $0 $0 $0 $0

Restricted Funds-Rescue $0 $0 $0 $0


Savings Accounts








Undeposited Funds $300 $0 $0 $300

TOTAL ASSETS $115,067 $17,320 $664 $133,051





Unrestricted Retained Earnings 10427.37

1st Class Postage Upgrade Incom 312

Annual Dues Renewal 1965

Banquet Reservation 1640

Booth Rental Nat'l Specialty 155

Catalog Sales 240

Clothing Sale Fundraiser 1142

Contributions and Support 545.8

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March 2013 Statement of Activities

Sheet1

Page 1



March 2013


March 2013

Temp Perm



1st Class Postage Upgrade Receipt $0 $0 $0 $0

Annual Dues Renewal $30 $0 $0 $30


New Member Dues $20 $0 $0 $20


Newsletter Subscription Receipt $60 $0 $0 $60

Sub-Total General Operations Receipts $115 $0 $0 $115


Newsletter Advertising Receipt $440 $0 $0 $440



Banquet Reservation $1,520 $0 $0 $1,520

Booth Rental Nat'l Specialty $110 $0 $0 $110

Catalog Sales $226 $0 $0 $226

Clothing Sale Fundraiser $729 $0 $0 $729

Entry Fees $180 $0 $0 $180

Food & Meals $150 $0 $0 $150

Health Clinic Fees $210 $0 $0 $210

Nat'l Spec. Fundraising Receipt $90 $0 $0 $90


RV Rental Receipt $175 $0 $0 $175

Sales Tax $2 $0 $0 $2

Seminar Fee Receipt $390 $0 $0 $390

Shipping & Handling Receipts $24 $0 $0 $24

Welcome Mixer $340 $0 $0 $340

Sub-Total Club Events Receipts $4,563 $0 $0 $4,563

Restricted Receipts




Other Receipts

Interest Receipt $7 $2 $0 $9


Total Receipts $5,125 $2 $0 $5,127

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Barbary Coast Belgian Sheepdog Club

Northern CaliforniaSubmitted by Carole Murphy

The Barbary Coast Belgian Sheepdog Club (BCBSC) met on August 3rd, 2013, at the home of Lorra and JamesMillerinLosGatos,California.TheBCBSCisan informal club of Belgian Sheepdog fanciers formed in1986.Namedafterthefamous"BarbaryCoast"ofSan Francisco, the club's membership is primarily from Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, but as with most of our meetings, many members came

a long way to catch up with friends and enjoy this lovely day! Cathie Rossman drove in from Gardnerville, Nevada – Lake Tahoe east and Janet Delight came from Truckee, California - Lake Tahoe west (both sides of the Sierras represented), Denise Schryver from Atascadero and Lynne Narez from Santa Barbara, representing the south coast! The BCBSC is not exclusive to BSDs - it includes a number of Belgian Tervuren and Malinois members too!

The BCBSC usually meets about 4 times a year, often holding workshops and seminars in obedience and conformation handling, grooming and structure, herding, tracking, agility and nosework - and just plain

Lunch Group

THE CAKELorra & Lynne

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fun days. This meeting onAugust 3rd was one ofthose - a chance to vote in new members, play some agility, watch puppies meet/play, and share a beautiful dayandwonderful lunchhostedbyLorraandJames.James broke out some lovely wines for people to try - the Santa Cruz mountain region above Los Gatos and along the Summit Road up to San Francisco, has several vineyards and wineries which have been gaining great recognition state-wide and beyond, especially for reds like Merlot and Cabernet. Many delicious desserts

were brought and enjoyed - but the center-piece was the fun and delicious Agility Cake (see photos) brought by CathieRossman.(Agilityequipmentnotedible-willhopefully appear again on a future cake!) After lunch a meeting was held, new members voted in, additional memberships received, and the next event planned for thefallwillbeaNoseworkSeminar.Lynne Narez (Santa Barbara) and her new puppy Tikos got to meet his sister Rosie (and owner Karen, from Los Gatos) for thefirst time since leavingeachother and

Amber Reed, Janet Delight and Zenny

Tikos & Rosie

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Our hosts, Lorra & James Miller with Janet Delight & Amber Reed

Carole, Karen and Rosie with the Pacific Ocean in the background

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their littermates inNorthCarolina. Tikos andRosieare from the Blackforest Belgians 'A' litter (Ackley X Lucy). Littermates Evie (Lorra Miller) and Ember(Michelle Wilson, Santa Rosa) got to catch up and play together too. Lorra'sYum,DareandEvie took turnsmeeting and greeting the guests - and so did Justin, lookingfitandfabulousatalmost14!Lorrahadmovedagility equipment onto the lush grass of the backyard so theotherdogsgotachancetopracticeandplaytoo.Theday was perfectly clear and warm - it could have been hotbutwascooledbyaPacificCoastlayeroffogyoucould just glimpse in the distance over the Monterey Bay.Bestofallwastheplayandsocializingwithallthe beautiful Belgians...and the great conversationsaboutouramazingandtalenteddogs.Noonewantedthedaytoend.

Michelle & Lynne

Mike Brink, Denise Schryver, Carole Murphy

Puppy Pile - Oops a human in the mix!

Dancer - Dorrie Newton

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Missy, Now Miaby Lisa Leffingwell, Southern Coordinator, BSDRT

“In the Beginning….”

Shortly after the 2012 National, it came to the attention of the BSDRT that a possible BSD was in a shelter in the St.Louisarea.“Missy”hadbecomethesheltermascotandspenttimeintheofficewiththeshelterofficestaffevery day. However, she needed to move on to herhome andBSDRTwas contacted.The shelterwasn’tin a great hurry as she had taken to the shelter manager andviceversa.LindaRobeygraciouslyvolunteeredtoidentifyherasBSD,yayornay,forBSDRT.Herstorywas somewhat fuzzy but was something like she got out of her yard and her owner came to see her but then didn’twanttopaythefeestogetherback.

LindaRobeycontactedmeandconfirmedthatshewasapurebredBelgianSheepdog.Weputthewordoutfora foster home for Missy and Monica Bamford stepped uptotheplate.MonicahadotherBelgiansandMissyfitwellenoughintoherfamily.MonicawaskindtokeepMissyuntilJuneandspentquiteabitoftimewithher.Missy had a couple of idiosyncrasies that overall, were relativelyminorascomparedtootherrescues.

There were quite a few starts and stops with various potential homes for Missy. Missy should have beeneasy to find the perfect home for – she had a goodtemperament, was a beautiful dog, without major issues. However, shewould not workwell with catsand thateliminatedquiteafewapplicants.Then laterit was determined that she would work best in a home with only a male dog. Children were an unknown.Although we started with many people interested in her,theyallfellbythewaysideforvariousreasons.Itwas astounding that a dog that initially seemed easy to

place was repeatedly not the right match for various reasons.BSDRThad placedmore difficult dogswiththeirforeverhomeinmuchshorterperiodsoftime.

InJune,itwasnecessarytofindanewfosterhomeforMissy.Wewenttoworkonanewfosterhome.Sinceit was now the heat of summer, BSDRT decided to try to keep her in the mid-west so that she would be more centrallylocatedfortravelpurposes.PamalaClarkwhohad previously adopted Pirate from BSDRT volunteered tofosterMissy.

Pam set out from her home in Illinois to meet Anne Marie Potchen Lynch who volunteered to transport Missy fromMissouri tomeetPam. I received a veryupsetting call from Anne Marie who reported that Pam had been in a serious car accident on her way to meet Anne Marie – in the course of service for BSDRT! Pam’s own dogs were with her and Pam wouldn’t go in the ambulance to the hospital until she was certain her dogsweregoing tobe takencareof.SharonRoundyput out the word that immediate help was needed in the Peoria area of Illinois and Jana King Behm came totherescue.JanawasabletogetPam’sdogsbeforetheywere even processed into the local shelter. Janaand then Sharon cared for Pam’s dogs while Pam was hospitalized. Thankfully, Pam made a completerecovery.However,wewerebacktothedrawingboardtofindMissyhersecondfosterhome.

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Again,weputoutthecallforafoster.BSDRTcontinuedto receive new applications and we were certain one of themwouldberightforMissy.KathyChampinekindlyvolunteeredtotakeMissyintoherhometofosterher.Kathy and Monica met and Missy moved more North to Illinois. Kathy worked diligently with Missy andwithmetowardsafinalassessmentofMissyandthentocoordinatetherightapplicantforMissy.CathieLangand Lynne Narez processed applicants and conducted their interviews quickly so that we could efficientlyland the right home for Missy. It continued to takemuch longer than all involved hoped as we eliminated variousapplicantsas they justwerenot therightfit -some applicants wanted an active dog – not so much Missy, some applicants didn’t have fencing and didn’t seem to understand what it would take to manage Missy without fencing, some applicants decided after going through the process that it might not be the right time to get another dog, or had decided to get a dog ofanotherbreed in themeantime. Itwentonandon.BSDRT appreciated that Kathy continued to foster and work with Missy throughout and continued to introduce Missytovariousapplicants.

Finally! I received the application of June and Tony Alleman.SusanSpinhirnehadrespondedtotheirfirstinquiry quickly and they were very interested! After talkingtotheAllemans,Iwasveryexcitedbutguarded.We had all been disappointed for Missy at various times alongtheway.Bynowitwaslaterinthefallof2012andMissyhadbeeninrescueforapproximately6months.Icontacted Kathy and she agreed to talk to the Allemans andthenletmeknowifanintroductionwasinorder.Aftertalkingtothem,shealsofeltconfidentaboutthemas a wonderful home for Missy! BSDRT shared Kathy’s gorgeous pictures of Missy with the Allemans via the website and they were smitten! They met her and it was meanttobe.SharonRoundyperformedthehomecheckrequiredbyBSDRTandtheadoptionwasapproved.InNovember 2012, Missy joined the Alleman family and theyhavegivenhertheirunconditionallove.Althoughit took longer than anyone anticipated, it all happened for a reason – she was meant to spend the rest of her dayswithJuneandTonyAlleman.

Thanks to everyone that volunteered their time and money to help BSDRT and specifically Missy, nowMia. There were many people involved with Missyand we appreciate so much their efforts. This casewas particularly frustrating at times since Missy was

technically inmy area but still so very far away. Butmany people closer in location stepped in to do the hands on work to successfully foster, transport, and work with the various steps vital and necessary for a successful adoption.BestwishestoJune,TonyandMia.

MISSY FINDS A PERMANENT HOME

By June Alleman

It was late October 2012 and my best friend contacted me in the hopes that I could assist in an adoption event held inHighlandPark, Illinois.Aguardianangelwasbringing 25 pups here from Tennessee kill shelters in the hopes that they could all find permanent, safeandlovinghomes.MyhusbandandIhadhadthesadmisfortune to put down our beloved Beau, a Belgian

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Sheepdog, who had been ravaged by cancer in one month. He was our second of this wonderful breedandweweregrieving still.My friendwasconcernedthat this predicament would put me in turmoil but I had assured her that I would be happy to assist in this worthyeventandIwouldnotbeconflictedinanyway.I had an eventful day as the puppies were extremely exuberant, to say the least, and I believe all but a few weresuccessfullyadopted.Ilovedthemallbutdidnotfeelaconnectionwithanyoneofthem.

Later that evening I related the details of the event to my husband and went online to show him some of the pupsIhad thepleasureofspendingtimewith.Whileon this site we had found about 10 Belgian Sheepdogs whowereavailableforadoption.Wehadalreadyraisedtwomalesanddecidedtogowithafemalethis time.Wehadsentaninquiryregardingfourofthem.Wehadplanned to seek a breeder for a spring 2013 litter but if we could help a dog in need now, we thought we would investigate.Within10minutesIreceivedanemailfromsomeone named Susan at the Belgian Sheepdog Rescue Trust.ShewantedtoknowwhereIhadseenthesedogsas theyhad alreadybeenplaced.Shewent on to saythat they only had one dog left to place and she was, infact,afemaleabout6yearsold,namedMissy.Sheincluded the link to the website so we might get a look atthegirl.OFCOURSESHEWASADORABLE!Shehadanadorablepatchofwhitefuronherchest.Thiswas quite unusual to us since neither of our boys had astitchofwhiteontheirbodiesuntiltheywereolder.Although we were not really looking we thought it was worthgettingmoredetails.

We learned that Missy was rescued from a shelter in St.Louis,whereshe’dbeenID’dbyavolunteerasapurebred Belgian. BSDRT had placed her with onefoster person and then moved her to another because of specialcircumstances.ThatmovebroughthertoZion,Illinois. I’m telling you this girl was on a one trackmissiontoherforeverhome.TheinquiryledtothreeinterviewsandameetandgreetwiththefairMissy.

OH MY GOD! SHE WAS A HEARTBREAKER!!!How could anyone send this gentle creature to a shelter? I told my husband that the people must have been down ontheirluck.Itotallygetitifyoumustchoosebetweenfeeding your child or a dog, WELL WHATEVER! If you care about your pet you should at least make the effort tofind thebestalternativecareavailable.Long

story short, we loved her, she loved us (oh what a surprise).BeforeweknewitSharonRoundy,theTrustChairperson, was contacting us regarding our home inspection.

Missy (we named her Mia) joined us on 11/25/12.She is even more loving and sweet than we ever could haveimagined.MyhusbandclaimedherastheAudreyHepburnofdogsbecausesheissogracefulandsweet.Sheissoooooooooquiet,Ihavealmostfallenoverher.She will follow me everywhere and sit right behind me.Shewasfearfulofeveryroominthehouseatfirst.She would cower constantly and look up at everything with trepidation.We feared what her past home lifeexperiencemusthavebeen.Afterabouttwoweekswerealized that Mia suffered from incontinence when she wouldsleep.Avisittothevetandsomemedicationlaterandweareconfidentlyworkingtogetthisundercontrol.It does not make us happy, but this is something that we could have experienced with a dog we raised from a pup.IamconvincedthatthisiswhyourMiawastossedout.Theirlossisdefinitelyourgain.Wetrulyloveherand appreciate the joy and care she bestows on us every day.MyhusbandissooverthemoonwithMiathatIhave told Sharon that I have to be the alpha to rein in all theloveorthetwoofthemwilljustbepathetic.

I didn’t think it possible, but I actually succeeded at gettingMiatogoinandoutofacrateonherownaccord.She will actually go in there now and lay down on her own.Ican’ttellyouhowmonumentalthisis.InJanuary,Mia and I enrolled inbasicobedience classes. I knewthatthiswasourchancetotrulybondwithoneanother.BOND WE DID!!!!! MIA ROCKED THIS COURSE AND TOOK FIRST PLACE, I might add! She is uber-brilliant, you know.When she joined our family shecouldsitoncommand.Youshouldseehernow.Ifonlywe could get daddy to follow the program, hmmm.

We plan to further her education in May when we begin off-leash training.Wemustworkconstantlyandwithmuch consideration and patience on her impending fear of theday.Shecan jumpbehindmeat thedropof ahat.But this too shall pass.Thankyou,youamazingpeople of the BDSRT, and your unending devotion to this wonderful breed of FURKIDS. Please continueyourgoodworks.Especiallythankstoallofthepeopleinvolved inMissy’s (Mia) behalf. I promise you shewillbewellcaredforallofherlife.

Yourdevotedfriends.

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BSCA News - Area Reporters

NortheastBarbara Swisher ... [email protected], New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, NewYork,NewJersey,Massachusetts,Pennsylvania,Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia

SoutheastTerri Ann Votava ... [email protected], West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico

MidwestViola Dyer…[email protected], Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky

Rocky MountainGail O’Neil ... [email protected], Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota

SouthwestKathy Roberts… [email protected], California, Nevada, Hawaii

Pacific NorthwestPenny King … [email protected], Washington, Oregon

Please contact your area reporters for information on BragsfortheNewsletter.TheywillnotifyyouofduedatesforBragsforfutureNewsletters.

News from California, Nevada, Arizona, and HawaiiKathy Roberts, [email protected]

Karen Connell reported that Pearl (CH Verseau Orion’s Black Pearl HT NF) passed her Herding PT this last weekend at the American Belgian Malinois Herding Trial in Gardnerville,Nevada.

Lorra Miller wrote that Spirit (CH A Spirit of Siegestor in Isengard)finishedhisChontheMissionCircuitbygoingBOBover several specials for a5pointmajor.Spiritwasshown to his championship by his owner, Kurt Marti, who isgoingtobeajuniorinhighschoolnextyear.Itwasextraspecial since IobtainedmyfirstBelgian in1977,Brenna,from his grandparents, Kurt and Marianne Marti of Siegestor Kennels.

Jamie Dixon wrote: On May 19th, Bomber completed his championship at the Mt Palomar KC show in Valley Center,California.Theweekbefore he earnedhisCanineGood Citizen title at the Lake Matthews KC show in Chino Hills.He is now (Ch TakiShan Stealth Bomber HT PT JHD CGC), by BISS BOSS GCH Chargany’s Voyageur outofGCHTakiShanRunnerRunnerHSAsCGC.OnJune8th,GaiaraninherfirstASCAtrialandpickedupanotherherdingtitle.Sheisnow(GCH TakiShan No Cheap Thrill HT PT JHD HSAs STDs) by MPG BISS GCH Images Texas Hold’Em at Laralee out of CH TakiShan Straight to theQueenRECGC.Bothpupsarelookingforwardtotheirsecondbirthdaysandfocusingonourherdingtraining.Moresheepandducksintheirfutures.

Harry Squires added: Belle, my little rescue Belgian, took highscore (197.5) in theNoviceB ringat theHollywoodDog Club Obedience Show in Burbank, California on May 5.Shealsotookhigh-scoringPAL.Harryalsosentalongaverynicepictureofthiswin.Thankyou!

We are very happy to announce our latest addition: Black Forest’sAuthentikosAgape“TIKOS”owners: LynneandVince Narez and Marion Stark; Sire: sr.s CHGR IPO3AckleyCleverCaninxCHIsengard’sZ-LucyWagaliciousCGCRANANAJCL1CL2H/F.ThankyouforsharingourJoy!!! Lynne Narez

Carol Morris reported that Anya (CH Kaylan’s Chaleur d’Allure CD RA CGC HIC)earnedherfirstCDXlegwith2nd place, at Chief Solano KC show in Vallejo, California, on April20th.Questisnow(Int/GCH Allure’s Dream Quest CD RA PT CGC HIC) earning his last leg at Chief Solano KC on April 20th,witha4thplace.OntoOpenObedience;heknowsit, justneedtoproof.Surewishwehadherdingclosebyandcouldaffordit;heshowedsuchtalent.

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Felicia Patterson wrote: Ricky (MGP BISS GCH Adagios Beastie Boy HSAs CGC)hadagreatspring.HereceivedaGroup 3 win and Breed three days at Lake Mathews Kennel ClubshowinChino,California.Hetookbreedthreeoutofthree days at the Mission Circuit on Memorial Day weekend inPomona,California.AndinJune,attheMt.BachelorKCshowinRedmond,Oregon,receivedaGroup2.

Peggy Richter wrote that Krisnas Hekate Kuymal got his master herding dog for HXA ducks on March 9th.Thinkthatmaymakehimthefirst“Master”.Krisalsoearneda92scoreinAHBAonhislevelIIIHTADsheeprunSunday,June2nd.FREYAKUYMALDUVOLANT PT went BOW at LosEncinosKC forherfirstmajor.HerOFA tests camebackgoodaswell.NaktisJordKuymalearnedhisHTinMarchand his first leg in AHBA JHD on June 2nd. EHebenyfDelafsseKuymal(Ebon)earnedhisPTinMarch. Margot McKereghan sent news that her Ticket (CH Isengard’s Begin The Journey Again PT) finished hisBNwith 3 first places. Hewent to theNational andQ’dinherding,obedienceandagilityandmade thefirstcut inBreed.Iamveryproudofayoungdogwhomadehisdebutin all of the performance events, especially after driving 3 - 1/2daysacrosscountry.GreatfunattheNational.

Margaret Grinols wrote that her Maverick (Isengard’s Royal Flush) earned his CGC at the Bay Team Agility Trial inPetalumaon6/1/13.Heacedallofthetests:-)Clementine(Elancer’s California Cutie)gotherveryfirstQeverattheUSDAASMARTTrialinPrunedale,California,inJumpers.

Kathy Roberts is happy to report that her Oskey (Isengard’s Day Skywatcher), took BOB at the Kennel Club Of The CaliforniaSierra5/27/13,underjudgeE.Laurinforhis1stpointathis1stshow.WehadagreattimeandOskeyreallyenjoyedhimself.

Cathie Rossman reports: Maverick (CH Spitfire’s Gentleman Gambler BN RN RA PT HSAs CGC TT HIC FMD) had a great time getting ready for the Wisconsin Specialty. Part of his preparation for the Specialty was alocalshowwhereheearnedhisfirstRallyAdvancedBleg,andhisfirsttwoNoviceAobediencelegswithafirstplaceand a fourthplace.With six classesperweekhewasonebusyBelgian.Twohandlingclassesperweekhelpedbothofusget in shape to “Runwith theBigGuys” (dogs andhandlers) inBreed.Herdingwould have been good ifwecould have brought his trainer with us. I could not catchon to the idiosyncrasies of sheep movements as fast as he did and Momma’s Boy that he is, he wouldn’t work with a stranger in a strange place.Morework forme for nextyear.Agilitytrainingwasgreat.Wehadashotatitbutthemorning of the agility trial was cold and damp, and I woke up with a sore throat and headache (beginner nerves?) so we

passedonthat.WemanagedtoQforoursecondleginRallyAdvanced B and then there was his outstanding dramatic performance in NoviceA obedience. The long downwasone for the “Book”, FaceBook that is (thank you SharonRoundy).MemorialweekendwastrulyaMemorableEventfor both of us.On Sunday at theHangtownKennelClubshow, Placerville, California, we started the day with a BOB at 8:30 am (no time for coffee or breakfast), then missed the RallyAdvancedBwalkthruwaitingforBreedpictures.Idida quick change (still no time for coffee or food) and we raced over to the Rally ring where I watched a couple of dogs ahead ofusandtheninwewent.WeQ’dforourthirdlegandRallyAdvanced title! Then coffee, food and a brief rest, and back intothe“PinkMonster”(suit,nylons,etc.)forGroup.Iwaslooking forward to practicing what we have been learning in ourhandlingclasses.Iguesswegotittogetherbecausethejudge pointed to Maverick for Fourth! I was not even looking atthatpoint.Pleasedwithourperformance,Iwasabouttogive Maverick the rest of the bait in my hand and head out oftheringwiththeothers.ThehandlernexttomewiththeAussie thought the judge was pointing to her but he signaled “no”(Iamstillnotlookingup)andthehandleronmyotherside with the Entlebucher Mountain Dog said to me come on,he’scallingyou.Well,almost30yearsofshowingandalot of those years on the sidelines holding dogs/equipment/etc.fortheJuniorHandler,andthereIwasbeingoneofthe“ChosenFour”intheGroupRing.Iwassosurprised,ittookmetwomonthstofinallybelieveitandthenthetearsflowedfreely.Atthesameshow,Ivy’s(Isengard’s Ivy League RN CGC TT HIC FMD major pointed) grandkids Luk (Blue Lake’s Night Sky Luk) and Dixie (Blue Lake’s Nevada Showgirl)pickedupmorepointstostayinthegame.Theyeachhave3pointsnow.And,babysisterZoe(Blue Lake’s Night Belle) had a good time with all the sights, smells and dogs(Hangtownwasherveryfirstshow). Midwest NewsViola Dyer, [email protected] (new Area Reporter)

It is such a joy to report Izzy’s Herding Championship! Bonny Leonard states, “My boy Izzy is now (DC Bonntyme’s Izzy For Real HXAsM HXAd).What thismeans is thathe isnow a Dual Champion, the breed’s 9th Dual Champion andhe’searnedthebreed’sfirstAdvancedACourseSheepMastertitle.”

Vicki Daugherty reported that Casey (U-CD U-RO1 Int CH/CH Sans Brancos Constant Companion CDX RN BN JMD HIC CGC TT ThD) earned her CDX in three straight trials the weekend of June 23rd at the North County ObedienceClub trial in St. Louis. Casey did this in stylewith two second placements and a fourth placement! “It was anicebirthdaypresentasCaseyjustturned3onJune30th.”


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RobinWatson finally managed enough time at the homecomputer to send in the Trouvaille report: Congratulations to Wendy Reese and Henry (Multi-HIT, new OTCH Trouvaille’s Tracker UDX OM2 Obedience HOF).Henryalso went HIT at this year’s BSCA National Specialty in Wisconsin.Henry is the thirdTrouvaille-bred dog to earna National Specialty HIT. Coincidentally, on the sameday that Henry finished his OTCH, his half-sister Gem(Multi-Herding HIT Can CH Trouvaille Gem-i-Gihan at Woolagon Am/Can HSAs) finished her Canadianchampionship inOntario.GemwentHITatHerdingTrial1 with a beautiful run from the Started class at this year’s NationalSpecialtyinWisconsin.CongratulationstoReneeWorringer and Steve Rowell! Our own Judy (CH Trouvaille’s Gone To Oz)finishedherchampionshipbygoingRWBattheNationalSpecialtyinWisconsin.ThankyouAnnKozel,for handling her so beautifully! Finishing with four majors, including a BOS over a group-placing special was very exciting. Judy’s sister, (Trouvaille’s Georgian Fire) aka Gina,earnedherHTattheNationalSpecialtyinWisconsin.Many thanks to Renee Worringer for introducing Gina, whomweco-ownwithAnnKozel,tosheepthrills.Visa(CH Trouvaille’s Traveller TD NA NAJ CTL2-R CTL2-S) earned a Rally Novice leg, placed 4th in Beginner Novice obedience, and made the first cut in BOB judging. Visaand his half-brother Chuck (Trouvaille’s Globe Trekker) placedsecondintheBraceclass.CongratulationstoPeggyMiller!“We’resoveryproudthatourQuiz(BISS Am/Can CH Sumerwynd Quiz at Trouvaille TDX HIC HOF) has producedsuchhardworkingandsuccessfuloffspring!”

And here at Epic Taylz, Deux (MACH2 Epic’s Bon Deux HSAd XS MJC OF NAP NJP WDX-C BSCA Agility HOF)earnedherfirstMasterHSAdleginWisconsinattheBSCA Specialty, winning the Started duck class and going on toRHIT!HerbrotherBohmanfinishedhisHXAs titlewith a second place in his class. Bohman won the RallyExcellentBclassandqualified inAdvancedB toearnhissecondRAElegalso.Bohman’sdaughterTri(Epic’s Triple Counterpoint PT AX MXJ NAP NJP)finishedherAXwithafirstplaceattheSpecialtyandearnedherfirstRNleg.Tri’smother, RiaLea (CH Epic’s Azria Lea PT MX MXJ NF MXP3 MJP3 PAX WD-C BSCA Agility HOF) won her Master Preferred JWW class, earned her second RN leg with a4thplaceandfinishedouttheSpecialtyweekendwinningherHerdingTitledclass.Deuxalsomanagedanagility“Q”attheSpecialtyin24”MasterJWWwithasecondplaceaswellashersecondRNlegwithathirdplace.

Since the BSCA Specialty Bohman broke his Advanced A duckcursequalifying in3straight runswith3firstplacesto complete his HXAd title making him - Epic’s Bohemian Rhapsody RE RL1 RL2 HRDIs HTADII HSBd HIAds HXAsd OAJ WD-C WD-H. That same weekend healso earned his first Master HXAs leg with a first place.

Bohman’s son Busy (Epic’s 3B’s AX AXJ)finishedhisAXJtitlewinninghis24”classattheYABTCJunetrialinNiles,Ohio.TheotheragilitymavensherehavebeenbusyearningpointsandDQstoo.Andnottobeleftout,Deux’swildchildbaby girl Diva (Epic’s Coup de la Diva) shocked us all by earning her CGC! I had put her in the class more out of convenience as we needed the working time together never imagining she would manage to keep all 4 feet on the ground and focus long enough to pass anything! I think the only one more surprised than me was the instructor! I will confess it probably helped that it was 90+ degrees that evening in a building with no air conditioning and Diva was the last in the classtotest.Nonethelessshedidmeproud!

Northeast NewsBarbara Swisher, [email protected]

From Mary Grace Buckwalter (Pennsylvania): In October of 2012, Max (Folklor’s Big Over Easy HT) earned his CHbygoingBOBoveraverynicespecial.He’searnedafew more BOB’s since then, including a 4 pt GRCH major inJune,thesameweekendhebecameaproudpapa.Moreimportantly, he is now registered with TDI and has begun visitingalocalnursinghome/rehabcenter.It’strulyanhonorto watch him brighten the life of a stranger, just by being a dog.The peoplewe’vemet have been so grateful for ourvisits and I am so grateful for a dog willing and able to do thiswork.MaxisownedandlovedbyMaryGrace,SkipandEmilyBuckwalter. Sherry Hanley (Pennsylvania) reports that Wynonna (GCH Sans Brancos Wynnona RN CGC HIC) ended 2012 on top;#1Bitch,#4GrandChampion,#5AllBreed.Wemissedour invite to Eukanuba and Westminster and stepped back intheringforthefirsttimesincesherecoveredfromaleginjury in theSpring.OnMarch22nd she competedat theHerding Association Specialty where she was awarded BOB and a Group 2. The next evening Raritan held itsindependent specialty and she won an AOM under Breeder JudgeBarbaraTrezza.TheweekendofApril19thweheadednorth to Springfield, Massachusetts, where she earned aGroup 2 and 3.Wynnona is co-ownedwithBreederTerriVotava,HeidiWrobelandPatGinnochio.

The Southern ContingentTerri Ann Votava, [email protected]

Congratulations to A/C/Int BIS Silver GCH Can/Int CH Sans Brancos Stunned at Kindred RN CGC, owned by Diane Ramsey, Roxanne Chumbley and Terri Ann Votava on his Select at the National and his BIS at the Bettendorf, Iowa,show.

BISS Bronze GCH Sans Brancos Ultimatum (Ann and Mike Jones) was Best of Breed in the Watkinsville, Georgia,



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shows in April; Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweeps at the National and came home to go Best of Breed in Asheville andWaynesville, North Carolina. His son,Sans Brancos Fire Fighter (Ann and Mike Jones), was Best of Winners in Newnan, Georgia, for 2 points, and placed 2nd in 6-9 puppy sweeps and classes and was BOW both days in Waynesville fortwo4pointmajors.

Congratulations to Pat Ginnochio and her girl, Sans Brancos Guide to the Galaxy, on her 4 point major from the 9-12 puppyclassinNorthCarolina.

Carol Denny and her girl Rolin Ridge’s Jubilant Josie had a great time at the National in sweeps and puppy class while mom, CH Rolin Ridge’s Glamour Girl RA AXJ AX XF, struttedherstuffinAgility.

Kate Taylor and Sans Brancos Bellweather Bran BN RA Can RN HIC CGC earned their Junior Messenger Dog title anda2ndlegontheirREattheNational.

A special call out to Linda and Bob McCarty for their championship on Katahdin AV Vikholmen CGC from the puppy classes

A1A Laralee’s I’ll follow the Sun RN CGC owned by Dawn Talley, Laura Patton and Sharon Webb was WB both days in Newnan, Georgia, for 2 points and RWB in Waynesville,NorthCarolina,onSaturday.ShetookthetimetoearnherHTinCumming,Georgia.

Sans Brancos Fact or Fiction PT earned her PT at 9 months of age in Cumming, Georgia, with her junior co-owner Kimberly Benkhiser, and was RWB in Waynesville, Sunday forownersTerriVotavaandRoxanneChumbley.

GCH Kindred N Sans Brancos Int’l Barfly BN RN CGC added her 2nd leg in Novice B obedience and finishedherRA. She is owned byTerriAnnVotava andRoxanneChumbley.Br GCH Sans Brancos Uppin the Ante CD RN CGC added her 2nd leg on her RA and her Junior Messenger DogtitleattheNational.SheisownedbyTerriAnnVotava.

Remember if you don’t send in your information I don’t knowtoincludeit.Sopleasesendyourbragsnowthattheywill be coming out on time to [email protected]

The BSDRT has received the following donations in the months of June 2013:

FOR RESCUE:Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Associationin memory of Ellen Haro

Those donors who designate a portion of their eBay sales to the BSDRT!

For Health Research

Many thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to donate to the Rescue Trust to further the mission of improving the lives of Belgian Sheepdogs, either directly through the rescue organization or with a vision of the future through support of the health research initiatives. Your generosity is truly noteworthy.

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High Scoring Belgian Sheepdog

BSCA Regional Specialty, 1st Open A leg.January 2013

Best of Opposite SexBSCA Regional Specialty

January 2013

“Dharma”

Gch Mika's Pye-chedelic CDX, RE, PT, NA, NAJ, NF, U-CD,OAC, TN-N, NJC, (NADAC),

CL1-R, CL2-F, CL1-S (CPE), CGCAward of Merit.

Owned/Handled: Shelly Brosnan

D.O.B 7-23-2005 OFA: BSD-1700('10), BSD-EL1202F27-PI, BSD-3469G27F-PI, BSD-CA52/25F/C-PI,

BSD-PA18/42F/P-VPI, BSD-TH174/41F-VPI, CHIC#43533 (Whew!)

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