Committees & Coordinators
Archives Committee
Need Mission Statement:
| Vacant , Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Fast Cat Committee
Need Mission Statement:
| Jenni Wren, Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Finance Committee
To oversee the funding of the Club.
| Bill Szlinis, Chair |
| Judy Thompson |
| ?? - appointed by the President |
Health Committee
To communicate with veterinarians, researchers and other organizations with regard to
breed specific health/genetic issues and to research and convey that information to Berger Picard owners.
| Celestia Lensky, Chair |
| Valerie Black, Committee |
| Liz Hansen, Committee |
| Judy Thompson, Committee |
| Beth Toraason, Committee |
Herding Committee
Need Mission Statement:
| Jeremy Middlebrooks, Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Internet Committee
Maintain website and report periodically to the Board on its activity. Includes website, Facebook page, chat lists, etc...
| Jackie Carswell, Chair |
| Jenny Scifres, Website Admin |
| Kami Lanigan, Website Admin |
| Judy Thompson, Liaison |
| Valerie Black, Liaison |
| Celestia Lensky, Groups.IO Admin |
Judges Education Committee
To educate current and aspiring judges in the evaluation of Berger Picards in the show ring according to the official AKC breed standard. The Committee shall consist of at least three members: a Chair and at least two other members chosen by the Chair and approved by the Board. The Committee will develop project ideas for Board approval, and design and produce audio/visual programs, articles and brochures as approved by the Board.
| Valarie Black, Chair |
| Liz Hansen |
| Jacqueline Carswell |
| Celestia Lensky |
Judges Selection Committee
Compile suggestions from active members in preparing future judges’ ballots. Beginning year at first board meeting, the board members will submit names of judges for the “judges selection list”. Any names that are approved by the AKC will be accepted and put on this list. Judges who have completed the BPCA Judges education workshop will be included and noted. The list of suggested names will be sent to the Active members by April 1.
| Celestia Lensky, Chair |
| Valerie Black, Committee |
| Barbara Silkworth, Liaison |
Legislative Committee
To collect, review and disseminate information to the Board and membership about pending legislation at all levels of government which concerns dogs and dog ownership. This includes legislation which positively as well as negatively impacts dogs and dog ownership.
| Vacant, Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Membership Committee
Receive & Share applications with Board. Communicate & Share application status with applicant.
| Patty Newgard, Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Jacqueline Carswell, Liaison |
Membership Education Committee
We have no criteria for member education yet.
| Vacant, Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Newsletter ("The Picardier") Committee
The Picardier is the official newsletter of the Berger Picard Club of America and is published quarterly. Each issue shall educate, inform and support the Berger Picard community.
| Lena Groth, Editor |
| Ailynn Collins , Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Policy & Constitution/Bylaws Committee
To ensure that the BPCA’s policies, procedures, codes and standard of ethical conduct and behavior remain current for theBoard of Directors and the general membership.
| Jacqueline Carswell, Chair |
| Jenny Scifres, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Recognition Committee
To honor those Berger Picard and handler teams that excel in AKC sports highlighting their intelligence and versatility of our breed, recognizing the unique bond between a handler and their dog, and promoting participation at AKC events.
| Marcy Grauholtz, Chair |
| Nicki Dobson, Committee |
| Ailynn Collins, Liaison |
Rehome Committee
Is to support the dedicated individuals and organizations, listed in our directory (forthcoming),who rescue Berger Picards in need of a permanent home.
| Ailynn Knox-Collins, Acting Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Sunshine Committee
Need Mission Statement:
| Ellen Lucas, Chair |
| Vacant, Committee |
| Vacant, Liaison |
Coordinators
| Breeder Directory Coordinator - Lynda Heise |
| CHIC Liaison - Liz Hansen (Is to act as the representative for the BPCA to the AKC CanineHealth Information Center.) |
| Elevage Coordinator - Celestia Lensky (Permanent) |
| Insurance Coordinator - Jacqueline Carswell (Established to select and purchase liability insurance for club events, Directors and officers and bond the Treasurer.) |
| Trophy Chairperson (Permanent) - Jacqueline Carswell (Act as the liaison to the Board for the Specialty Trophy Chair, Order over see transport of all ribbons and trophies for the Specialty show.) |
| Trophy Chairperson (Specialty) - Vacant (Set up and secure volunteers to man the trophy table, oversee the setup of trophy tables and at the Specialty make sure correct trophies are available for winners’ photographs.) |