Tracking at the Specialty:  The board approved the purchase of flags for the tracking test.  Volunteers have been solicited to help lay tracks and help with hospitality.  Leather gloves for the end of each track have been purchased, and dogs that pass the test will receive a green ribbon as well as a matted & framed drawing of their track done by Debbie Spence.  A judges' dinner will be held on Thursday evening following tracklaying, and all helpers will be invited.

Complete Dog Book:  Richard received a letter from Ron Rella asking us to appoint 1 - 3 people to head a committee that will work with the AKC in revising/updating the Complete Dog Book.  These committee people will serve as contact people to relay club input to the AKC.  Club input will focus on breed history, the standard, and photographs.

Puppy Mill Pamphlet:  It was suggested that the club put together a pamphlet on "How To Spot Puppy Mills" for inclusion on our web site and as an insert in our general information tri-fold that will be sent out to people asking for information.  It was also suggested that the BCSA advertise in Dog Fancy, Dog World, the AKC Gazette, and possibly even Front and Finish so potential buyers have access to our information before buying a Border Collie.

Border Recorders:  A motion was made by Robyn Powley, seconded by Terry Wise Hammond, and approved to donate 12 Border Recorders (one for each month) to the Border Collie Club of Great Britain for fund-raising purposes, with proceeds going to the DNA research being done in the UK by Dr. Peter Bedford.

Membership Chair:  Karen Rabbitt has resigned as Membership Chair but has agreed to continue until a replacement has been found.  A motion was made and approved to ask Ann Smart to take over the Membership Chair responsibilities.

Acceptable Border Collie Colors:  The board is considering a request that the BCSA modify current color choices on registration forms to include other colors that are genetically possible in Border Collies.

BCSA Member E-Mail List:  It was suggested that a member list be set up on the internet so that club members can express their concerns, suggestions, etc.

BCSA Scoreboard:  Nancy Keller will resign from doing the AKC Scoreboards at the end of this year.  In the meantime, she has requested assistance with the AKC Agility Scoreboard.  An ad will be placed in Borderlines requesting volunteers who would like to take over this responsibility.

Show Policies:  It was suggested that a policy be set that prohibits any BCSA member from entering any future BCSA-sponsored event if that member has a complaint levied against them by a hotel connected with any BCSA-sponsored event.  Additionally, it was suggested that there should be no selling of puppies or dogs at the BCSA Specialty.

The following new members and member clubs have been voted on and approved by the board:

Lisa Mari Waldo (sponsored by Carla Popeney)
810 Bromfield Road
San Mateo, CA  94402
650-343-9378
LWALDO@us.oracle.com

Rickie & Ronald Adkins (sponsored by Barbara Palmer)
12970 Camino Real
Niederwald,  TX  78640
512-376-9781
radkins@freewwweb.com

Phyllis Clark (sponsored by Nancy Little)
E346 Company Q
Clearlake, WI  54005
715-265-7079

Margaret Mark (sponsored by Kim Augustine)
1253 E Chippewa River Road
Midland, MI  48640-8392
517-835-7521
highmarks9@aol.com

Karen Stanley (sponsored by Donna Eliason)
305 Apen Lane
Park City, UT  84098
435-649-8806
Karen_Stanley@Autosim.com

Kathryn Wright (sponsored by Emily Czapek)
5001 W. Hopewood Lane
Peoria, IL  61607
309-697-4135

Gloria Smith (sponsored by Richard Whorton)
PO Box 1728
Hayes, VA  23072
804-642-3748

Janet  (Dee) Adamick (sponsored by Bobbie Farquhar)
1616 Floral Avenue
Jackson, MI  49202-2519
517-783-5860
Jsa48@xmodernpod.com

Natlie Kaminski (sponsored by Debbie Spence)
3325 Cypress Court
Bedford, TX  76021
817-545-8488
horsehuf@aol.com

Elizabeth Hezeau (sponsored by Helen Phillips)
2906 Teakwood
Garland, TX  75044
972-530-5383

Jacqueline Hoye (sponsored by Nancy Little)
7288 Mill Road
Centerville, MN  55038
651-407-8393
JBHoye@juno.com

Diana Barefoot (sponsored by Alan Koebke)
Route 2, Box 1174
Denton, TX  76208
940-381-1511

Joy Sebastian (sponsored by Sherilyn Hunter)
1315 Sundown Meadow
Crosby, TX  77532
281-328-8453
Roux_Crew@compuserve.com

Debbora Schweers (sponsored by Richard Whorton)
50 Apple Drive
Castalia, NC  27816-9140
919-853-6869
schweers@mindspring.com

Pattie & Gene Schelest (sponsored by Terry Kenney)
2666 E. Dominguez Avenue, Space 27
Long Beach, CA  90810
310-930-5250
zdragrider@aol.com

Chris Putterbaugh (sponsored by Robyn Powley)
3326 Blackstone Dr.
Toledo, OH  43608
419-726-7866

Tracy Cherney (sponsored by Janine Jordan)
20301 County Road 14
Big Lake, MN  55309
612-263-6061
tac@mn.com

Denise Roper (not sponsored)
6961 Wittenham Cove
Memphis, TN  38119
901-624-7464
DRoper1025@aol.com

The Border Collie Club of Hawaii

The Bluebonnet Border Collie Club of Texas