NCBCC

Happy....Spring? Well, not quite but that sure is how it has felt! I hope this message finds you well and off to a lovely 2017.

Some of you have asked...did I miss the membership renewal? Nope! As we mentioned in the fall, we wanted to pass on to you all a year without membership dues. We are so thankful for the wonderful group of Beardie fanciers that make up NCBCC and help us maintain a number of events and activities each year. So, thank you! We do have a number of events planned for the year so if you're feeling inclined, we would welcome any donations to help with the success of these events. If you're interested in sponsoring trophies or the general fund for our Specialty in April, Herding Trial in June, or Agility Trial in October, please contact Casey (Specialty), David (Herding), or Linda (Agility) and copy Merilynn atncbcctreasurer@gmail.com.

Your new Board Members gathered to get us off to a fun start with lots of our traditional activities as well as some new. We have a tentative calendar for the year attached to this newsletter with a very exciting, first ever event coming in March!! We are thrilled to have Robin Lord offering to host a Barn Hunt day at her home. Thank you, Robin!

Most of our events for the rest of the year have dates lined up, but a few are still in the works. If you're interested in helping to organize any of the events (especially Herding and Agility!) please reach out to David Fruehwald (Herding) and Linda Porter (Agility). Volunteers help make our events a success!

If you have any ideas for events, please don't hesitate to pass them along to your board. While our 2017 calendar is mostly complete, we can always use ideas for future events!

See you at Robin's!

NCBCC Board meeting notes, 1/29/17

Attendees: Karen Kman, Stan Kman, Lynne Corn, Casey Minner, Kathy Dimond, Roger Orrock, Merilynn Bergstresser, Laura Colombo (abs: Robin Lord)

Meeting called to order

Agenda:

• Treasurer’s report

$8K remains in checking account, Savings account is still over $15K. Upcoming expenses expected for filing 2016 tax return, $500. Beginning to collect trophy donations

• Agility update – 10/28-29

Facility is booked. Judges are booked. Will need to order ribbons

• Herding update

Scarlett’s mill 6/10-11, Bev White (DelBay, secretary). Seeking judges and looking for recommendations. David has ribbons.

• Specialty update – 4/21, with supported entry at BCKC 4/23
• Judges: Charlott Sandberg (Farmarens) – regular, Diane Newman (Dovmar) – sweeps
• Saturday David Bolus, Sunday Ken Carroll (reg), Tom Dixon (Strathearn) – sweeps

Motion to dedicate the specialty to Annette Renard (passed) (Lynne will provide dates and dedication information). We will include a 1-page ad

Planning to do handler raffle again. Looking for donations and hope to advertise in the premium

Lunches will not be subsidized – we will be taking reservations, but will be full cost to particpants

Trophies are ordered for both events, Toys have been ordered for sweeps

Lynne donating judges’ gifts for specialty

We are looking for donations for:

• Trophies – please contact Casey Minner at timandcasey@verizon.net
• Raffles – looking for basket donations, please contact Laura Colombo ncbccpresident@gmail.com or Roger Orrock (gandafna.roger99@gmail.com)
• Handler services for the handler raffle – please contact Laura Colombo at ncbccpresident@gmail.com
• Hospitality bag goodies – please contact Laura Colombo at ncbccpresident@gmail.com

• 2017 Event Calendar
• Jan
• Feb
• Mar – target nosework/tracking or Barn Hunt
• Apr
• 4/21: NCBCC Specialty, Timonium MD
• 4/23: BCKC Supported Entry, Timonium MD
• May
• 5/13: Celtic festival, Mount Airy MD
• June
• 6/10-11: Herding trial, Birdsboro PA
• July
• Aug
• Sep
• 9/16: Senior Swing, Falls Church VA (Lynne Corn is hosting a bounce for veteran beardies)
• Oct
• Target winery event – mid month
• 10/28-29: Agility, Frederick MD
• Nov
• Annual Meeting and Bounce (target 11/11-12 or 11/18-19)- Looking for host
• Dec
• 12/2: Scottish walk, Alexandria VA

Other events planned:

• Nosework or tracking demo (target March) – Casey
• Barn Hunt (target March) – Robin?
• Winery event (target mid -October) - Roger
• Target supported entry for January Richmond shows in 2018 – Casey
• Target holiday party in January 2018, following Richmond supported entry - Roger

Motion to adjourn: Kathy Dimond

Seconded: Stan Kman

Our annual specialty show and the BCKC supported entry are 4/21 and 4/23. Get in on the action by sponsoring one of our fabulous trophies. Many top awards are still available. Donations are noted in the catalog and will be noted on the trophy table at the show. We can't do it without you!!

Contact Casey Minner, timandcasey@verizon.net, for information on specific awards which may be available. You can also donate trophies via Paypal, but sending to ncbcctreasurer@gmail.com. Remember to use the send money to friends and family option

Have you heard a lot about barn hunt? Want to see what it's all about? Join us!

We will be having a Barn Hunt Clinic on Saturday, March 11 (Rain Date, Sunday, March 12) at Robin Lord's indoor arena 13661 Winterstown Road. The instructor/judge is Kelly Lengle. We will offer instinct/introduction to rats for new barnhunters and novice/open/senior/master level as requested. We will begin at 12:00 and have a pot luck lunch (meeting) in the barn around 1, then more practice. Electric is available. Please RSVP Robin at jerrydashrobin@msn.com or Facebook messenger with number of dogs and level for each and potluck choice. Please bring a chair.