BCSA - Border Collie Society of America

WELCOME TO THE BCSA WEB SITE The American Kennel Club Parent Club for the Border Collie. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

More Announcements

	DEMONSTRATION DOGS NEEDED: Judges Education Herding Demonstration, Friday October 17. Click for details.
	BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ELECTION YEAR: 2009-2010 Slate of Officers, letter to members, nominee bios and photos. UPDATE: See additional nominee.
	FUTURITY - DRAFT PROPOSAL: Your input needed. Deadline 9/30/08.
	BORDER COLLIE CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: 2008 Specialty August 29, 2008. New date and location!
	AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB SEEKS ENTRIES FROM ACROSS THE NATION FOR 9th ANNUAL AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE: Is Your Dog Among the Country's Bravest, Boldest and Best Companions?
	MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE: Due to increasing club operation costs, and the fact that we haven't modified our dues in a decade, the board has voted to increase dues effective July 15, 2008. Individual and Household dues will increase by $10; with individual membership going to $50, Household to $60, and Junior memberships staying the same at $15.
	SOD & SOD-X AWARDS: Frequently Asked Questions about the SOD & SOD-X Awards & USBCHA Trial Support
	FUTURITY COMMITTEE NEEDS BREEDER'S HELP: I am currently working on creating a Futurity competition for the BCSA and am looking for both Breeders as well as non-Breeders in both Conformation and Herding to help me in creating this exciting competition for our breed!

NATIONAL SPECIALTY NEWS
	2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY-LAURA TOMASZEWSKI, CHAIR Laura still needs volunteers. Visit the 2008 Specialty Central page for positions that need filling. Premium Lists and General Information Booklet mailed and available on-line.
	2009 NATIONAL SPECIALTY-LISA PRUKA & PAIGE O'DONNELL, CO-CHAIRS: Exciting News! BCSA is going to have its first roving National Specialty in 2009!
	2009 NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGE VOTING: Judge voting results.

BCSA ANNOUNCE

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	CLICK - 2009 Border Collie Calendar All proceeds support the 2009 BCSA National Specialty.
	CLICK - BCSA Logo Items - New Store
	CLICK - BCSA Membership Info
	CLICK - Featured Rescue

WHAT'S NEW?

07.17		Titles Central - August titles available
09.11		Board Minutes - August posted
09.01		Rescue Central - Rescue groups eForm
08.24		Affiliate Clubs - New membership application
08.20		Herding Central - 2008 AKC Herding Stats
08.19		Herding Central - Test to Evaluation comments
07.09		AKC Delegate Central - Reports available
05.21		Juniors Central - Juniors in Borderlines!
05.19		2011 National Specialty - Information
05.17		Affiliate Clubs - Judges Education
05.08		Judge's Selection Process - 2009 results
04.17		2008 Specialty Logo - See the logo

OTHER

PURINA PRO CLUB: The Purina Parent Club Partnership Program is an alliance between Purina and National Parent Breed Clubs to help promote canine health and well-being.

TAKE THE LEAD: With your help, TTL can make a difference in people’s lives. TTL provides direct services, support and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suffer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal illness. They welcome your support.

OPPORTUNITIES	More Opportunities
Support your Club. Volunteer for a committee today! Check available positions (look for the ) or e-mail Lisa Pruka and let her know where you would like to help! BCSA Seeking Local Group to host Two-Day All-Breed Agility Trial: BCSA has two remaining agility event numbers available for 2009. Hosting all-breed agility trials is usually a fruitful fundraiser for our club. We are seeking volunteer BCSA members who could host an all-breed trial in their area using our event numbers, with the proceeds going to BCSA. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Vice President Lisa Pruka vicepresident@bordercolliesociety.com

HELP

Did you find what you were looking for? Interested in rescuing? Visit our "BC Rescue" section. Want more information on Border Collies or are you interested in a Border Collie puppy? Visit the pages in our "BC Breed Info" section. Still need help? Visit the "Contact Us" page.