A monthly update of news for members of the Basset Hound Club of America. This month: Nationals 2024 and beyond, treatments for Lafora disease and special Tally-Ho advertising rates.
2023 Bylaws Ballot Reference
July 24th, 2023This News item contains links that may be helpful to BHCA members preparing to vote in the upcoming 2023 election. Concerning the proposed Bylaws changes, both the ballot mailed to BHCA members on the upcoming election and the electronic ballot (through a listed link) have an explanation of each proposed change to the Bylaws. The… Read more »
2023 BHCA Officer Elections: Candidate biographies
July 24th, 2023Here are the biographies, submitted by the candidates themselves, for candidates in contested elections for the Basset Hound Club of America officers and board of directors. The biographies are divided by office and listed in alphabetical order by last name. By clicking on the link for the candidate’s biography, a PDF of the biography will… Read more »
Explanation of 2023 Proposed Amendments to BHCA Bylaws
July 8th, 2023There are a lot of Bylaws amendments proposed this year, which have been developed by a hard-working and painstaking Bylaws committee. To help members understand these proposals, we have prepared a side-by-side comparison of the existing bylaws, with an explanation for why every Bylaws change is being recommended. Members can read the explanations in the… Read more »
Tally Ho and Member Directory 2023 Survey Results
April 26th, 2023Results of this spring’s Tally Ho and Member Directory Survey of the membership are now available. The Board appreciates receiving the input of so many members on these important member benefits. The results were presented at the Spring Board meeting for consideration by the Board. Follow up with the Tally Ho editor is being undertaken to better… Read more »
Beware of spam e-mail claiming to come from BHCA president
April 8th, 2023A message from BHCA President Gene McDonald: Many members recently received a spam e-mail requesting money donation from Robert “Gene” McDonald, presidentmail7820@gmail.com. Please know that this is not any e-mail of the addresses I use for BHCA business. I would never authorize such a use of the BHCA membership list. I am sorry for the inconvenience… Read more »
Changes in Futurity/Maturity for 2023 Futurity Only!
February 18th, 2022The 2023 Nationals will be held one month earlier than usual. The date for the actual Futurity event will be August 29, 2023. In order to bring the Futurity/Maturity into sync with the puppies actual age of at least 6 months on that date, the following temporary changes will need to be made for 2023… Read more »
Nominating Committee report
March 15th, 2021In Accordance with the BHCA By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has made nominations for the following positions for the 2021 BHCA elections: First Vice President – Sylvie McGee (W) Recording Secretary – Bobbi Brandt (W) Treasurer – Sukey Shor (W) Director – Roy Fair (W) Director – Sue Frischmann (E) Director – Isabella Merrit (E) AKC… Read more »
Danny G Frezza
November 19th, 2020We learned from his family that member Danny Frezza passed away in July. Condolences to his family and friends from BHCA.
Col. Robert E Booth: BHCA Life Member Passes Away
November 16th, 2020Col Robert E “Bob” Booth, Hiflite Kennels, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Bob was a Vietnam War veteran, serving two years in the war as a helicopter pilot flying rescue missions. He and his wife Mary Jane became BHCA members in 1964 and were well-respected basset hound judges. A full obituary will appear… Read more »