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June 14th Board Meeting minutes posted

Posted on 06/30/202206/30/2022 By Pearse Ward
June 14th Board Meeting minutes posted

The minutes from the June14th 2022 Board of Directors meeting are available here. Highlights include: Updates on the National Sheepdog and National Cattledog Finals Updates on Webcasts Change in the Rule governing disqualifications at the National Sheepdog Finals (see separate news post)

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Judges Chosen for 2022 National Finals

Posted on 03/28/202203/28/2022 By Pearse Ward
Judges Chosen for 2022 National Finals

The judges have been chosen for the 2022 National Sheepdog and National Cattledog Finals. For the National Sheepdog Finals September 20th – 25th in Minden NV, the judges are: Angie Coker-Sells, OK USAMichael Gallagher, IREBruce Fogt, OH USADon Helsley, ID USA For the National Cattledog Finals held this year again at Sandeen Farms in Blakesburg…

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Update to waiting list procedure at National Sheepdog Finals

Posted on 03/12/202203/17/2022 By Pearse Ward
Update to waiting list procedure at National Sheepdog Finals

The method by which the waiting list at the National Sheepdog Finals will be managed going forward is listed below. The update reflects how things have been managed at the past several trials and is designed to be more fair to handlers who wish to remain on the waiting list and to make it easier…

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March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on 03/12/202203/12/2022 By Pearse Ward
March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting

The USBCHA Board of Directors met March 2nd 2022. Highlights from this meeting are as follows: There is a minor change to the way in which the waiting list at the National Sheepdog Finals is managed to make it more fair and easier on the Secretary.  The rule requiring at least two (2) North American…

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December 2021 Directors Meeting

Posted on 12/15/202112/15/2021 By Pearse Ward
December 2021 Directors Meeting

The USBCHA Board of Directors met on December 12th. Full minutes are available here Items discussed included the resignation of Peter Hall as President and appointment of Russell McCord as President and updates to the Interim Rules regarding COVID accommodations.

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COVID-19 and the National Sheepdog Finals in VA

Posted on 09/01/202109/01/2021 By Pearse Ward

The following information is posted at the request of the USBCHA President and the National Finals Committee. Currently, there are no restrictions on outdoor activities in Virginia. Current guidance on mask- wearing can be found at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/situation-summary/. Due to the number of public events it hosts, Belle Grove has a direct communication link with the…

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USBCHA Board Meeting 8/4/21 Minutes

Posted on 08/16/202108/16/2021 By Pearse Ward
USBCHA Board Meeting 8/4/21 Minutes

Minutes from the latest Board meeting held 8/4/21 are available here.

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Time To Vote – Election of Directors for 2022

Posted on 08/12/202108/12/2021 By Pearse Ward
Time To Vote – Election of Directors for 2022

It is time for all current members to vote for the Director of your choice for your District and for one of the “At Large” Director positions. To vote go to the online ballot where you should fill out the form and either submit an online ballot or print your ballot and mail it to…

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February 11 2020 Director’s Meeting

Posted on 03/15/2020 By Pearse Ward
February 11 2020 Director’s Meeting

The USBCHA Board of Directors met Tuesday February 11th 2020 by teleconference. Topics included; Cattledog Finals Proposal, Financial report for 2019, committee updates, Finals webcast proposal. and World Trial Update.Minutes can be found here.

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