Committees

Committee Overview

Aside from the registry itself, all of the ABCA’s functions, programs and activities are managed by committees. Committees are appointed by the Board of Directors and report to the board. While the committees are usually staffed by Board members, regular members may also serve. If you have an interest and experience in a particular area, contact the President. The ABCA is member run and welcomes your involvement.

Members may address comments, suggestions and questions directly to the appropriate Committee Chair. Note that grant and promotional money applications and Hall of Fame nomination forms should be sent to the Secretary.

Committee	Chair	Purpose / Activities
Finance	Emil Luedecke	Oversee and review finances to insure the ABCA has a sound financial future.
Nominating	Eileen Stein	Solicit and accept nominations and prepare the ballot for the election of directors each Fall.
Communi-cations	Allison Jarrard	See that the web site is up to date and functional to members Update/print/help distribute ABCA brochures Recommend where to do ABCA advertizing and PR activities ABCA logo items
Hall of Fame	Patrick Shannahan	Review HOF nominations and make recommendations to the board each year Organize awards and presentations
Sheepdog Trial	Scott Glen	Represent the ABCA at the USBCHA sheepdog finals and serve on the trial committee.
Cattledog Trial	Bob Johnson	Represent the ABCA at the USBCHA cattledog finals and serve on the trial committee.
Grants	Unassigned	Manage grant applications
Executive	Emil Luedecke	Duties as requested by the Board