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2024 BHCA Nationals
Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for the 2024 Basset Hound Club of America National Specialty Show, where you'll see many of the country's top and most talented Basset Hounds from all over the country.
The National Specialty is more than just a dog show. It's an opportunity to connect with fellow basset hound enthusiasts, learn more about this wonderful breed, and participate in fun activities throughout the weekend. From the competition itself to educational seminars and social events, there's something for everyone at the 2024 BHCA Nationals.
Plan to come before the show or stay after to see all of the beautiful sites Albany has to offer. Check out the Visitors Bureau for more information.
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Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for the 2024 Basset Hound Club of America National Specialty Show, where you'll see many of the country's top and most talented Basset Hounds from all over the country.
Event | Deadline |
Hotel Reservations | Call now. Reduced room rates cannot be guaranteed after August 16th. |
Catalog Advertising Absolutely NO ad will be accepted after this date.
| July 1 |
Clothing Order | August 1 |
Grooming Space (5x10)
| August 15 |
Raffle & Auction Donations (Received by Chair) | August 31 |
RV Parking Reservation | Aug 25 |
Trophy Donations to be published as General Fund | June 12 |
NOTICE EARLY DATE Trophy Donations for Classes | May 15 |
Vendor Space Reservation | August 1 |
Entries Close (Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Tracking & Agility, Scent Work, Futurity and Maturity)
| August 14 |
Catalog Orders | August 14 |
Reservation for Meals (more info coming soon) | August 14 |
2024 Nationals Committe Chairs
Position/Committee | Chair | Email |
|---|---|---|
Tracking Secretary | Melody Fair | heirdog@gmail.com |
Agility Secretary | Lori Sage | k9sports22@gmail.com |
Coordinator | Gene McDonald | bhcagm@gmail.com |
Co-Coordinator | Sylvie McGee | Sylviebhca2024@gmail.com |
Nationals Treasurer | Mark Chryssanthis | MarkC.2024Nationals@gmail.com |
Show Chair | Sylvie McGee | Sylviebhca2024@gmail.com |
Assistant Show Chair | Bobbi Brandt | sasquatchak@aol.com |
Show Secretary/Superintendent | Georgjan Bridger | Georjiesdogevents@gmail.com |
Obedience/Rally Chair | Chris Wallen | cwbasset@aol.com |
Tracking Chair | Roy and Melody Fair | heirdog@gmail.com |
Agility Chair | Karin Pearson King | karin@jsking.org |
Dinner Reservations Chair | Jeanne Dietrich | houndmoms@comcast.net |
Field Trial Chair | Barb Fuller | Barb.fuller@sbcglobal.net |
Field Trial Secretary | Marianne Lovejoy | lovejoymarianne@gmail.com |
Grounds Chair | TBD | |
Hunting Performance Test Chair | Marianne Lovejoy | lovejoymarianne@gmail.com |
Hunting Performance Test Secretary | Vicki LePenske | pearlessenceweims@att.net |
Scentwork Chair | Erin Fosler | erinfosler@gmail.com |
Scentwork Secretary | Melissa Knapp | melissa.s.knapp@gmail.com |
Hospitality Chair | Elizabeth Swedyk | ears2murphy@yahoo.com |
Judges' Hospitality | Sylvie McGee | Sylviebhca2024@gmail.com |
Trophy Chair | Mimi Tysseling | mimitysseling@gmail.com |
Catalog Sales Chair | Jan Allison | Jana1011@aol.com |
Catalog Advertising Chair | Terri Ralenkotter | tdrgraphics@gmail.com |
Vendor Chair | TBD |