BCOA Members
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 01:57 last edited by
Anne, I would also sign for you if you reconsidered being a member.
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 12:46 last edited by
Petra, I would absolutely sign for you! In fact, Bob and I both would, but I think there's a rule that 2 members from the same family can't both sign…
Terry
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 13:25 last edited by
I am a member and I would be happy to be a sponser also. :)
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Awesome…will sign up here in a few then..I've been wanting to sign up for a while, but felt odd asking for "sponsors"...thank you so much guys..:D
How do I do it, just fill my app form out and send in payment, then what?Thank you again..:D
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 14:10 last edited by
I am not a member. Like others, I've always been under the impression that the BCOA is mainly for show people and breeders.
Since we don't know any other Basenji owners (let alone any BCOA members), I wouldn't have anyone to sign the application. Now, if we lived in the Seattle area, that would be a different matter, but I'm not sure there are even any Basenji owners here (not that I'm aware of, anyway).
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 14:14 last edited by
I am not a member. Like others, I've always been under the impression that the BCOA is mainly for show people and breeders.
Since we don't know any other Basenji owners (let alone any BCOA members), I wouldn't have anyone to sign the application. Now, if we lived in the Seattle area, that would be a different matter, but I'm not sure there are even any Basenji owners here (not that I'm aware of, anyway).
Your pups breeder is a member, they would sign for you, as would I.
And again, BCOA is not just for breeders or people that show. It is for everyone and everyone has something to offer and learn about the breed.
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 15:01 last edited by
I'm a member of BCOA.
Also, don't forget about your local basenji clubs….they are also for ANY basenji owner.
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 15:13 last edited by
I'm a member of BCOA.
Also, don't forget about your local basenji clubs….they are also for ANY basenji owner.
You are exactly right!
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 23:40 last edited by
I was a member, not now.
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wrote on 18 Aug 2011, 23:45 last edited by
Debra, if you ever want to rejoin, I will sign for you.
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 01:22 last edited by
Thanks Andrea, Sharron and LVoss, I may just apply and join up. I am addicted to the breed.
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 02:03 last edited by
Anne, you really should join! You are such a great basenji person.
And I feel anyone/everyone who is interested in basenjis should join. I think it is only helpful to gain many different persepctives of basenji life. I feel strongly that the BCOA should not just be for breeders and tend to cast my vote for BCOA board people who are interested in more than just conformation.
So I hope to see many new members on the upcoming rosters!
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I am not a member, but I have looked into it and would be interested in joining.
I would be interested in some events just to witness and understand how "professional" Basenji people do things at large organized events, to see a variety of Basenjis, to learn more about the breed history and current breed activities, and to help out with the rescue side wherever possible.
I use the scare quotes because I realize it's not just a club for breeders and professionals, but I do feel like that's the crowd that a lot of the events cater to. I could be mistaken of course. And with a fairly active local Basenji meetup group, I have not been hurting to meet other B's, though I would always love to meet more!
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 03:22 last edited by
I am a member.
Chris Battistelli
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 04:08 last edited by
The Basenji Club of Northern California has its annual Specialty show in October. That is a good event to meet lots of breeders, owners, and of course, basenjis.
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Thanks for the reminder! I think Tanza mentioned it last year. I wasn't as interested last year, but I think I would like to go this year. You don't have to be a BCONC member to attend?
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 12:39 last edited by
I am not a member, but I have looked into it and would be interested in joining.
I would be interested in some events just to witness and understand how "professional" Basenji people do things at large organized events, to see a variety of Basenjis, to learn more about the breed history and current breed activities, and to help out with the rescue side wherever possible.
I use the scare quotes because I realize it's not just a club for breeders and professionals, but I do feel like that's the crowd that a lot of the events cater to. I could be mistaken of course. And with a fairly active local Basenji meetup group, I have not been hurting to meet other B's, though I would always love to meet more!
We really aren't a scary group ;) Most everyone is really friendly…and lots of people are downright welcoming...It kind makes me giggle to think of people wondering how we "professionals" do stuff...the majority are soooo just totally normal pet owners...we may have more dogs than the average joe...but really...most people are just like you, we love our dogs, like to talk about our dogs, care about the future of our breed...not scary at all!
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 14:07 last edited by
TY Sharron, a few people have offered and I really appreciate it. I dropped out after I spayed both my girls and knew I was done showing. But yeah, we should support the breed and I'll probably rejoin soon.
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wrote on 19 Aug 2011, 14:37 last edited by
You do not need to be a member to attend or to participate. Lots of people come to shows just to meet the breed and talk to breeders and other owners.
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