Hi Steve: I've been meaning to get back to you about this on behalf of the Bearded Collie Club of America. Here's our response. 1. Do you have an Annual National Specialty Show? Yes 2. If so, where has it been held for the last five years? Where will your next show be held? In the past five years, the specialties have been held in Monterey, California (2002); Hunt Valley, MD (2001) Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (2000); Olympia, WA (1999); and Bedford, MA (1998). The 2003 specialty will be in Asheville, North Carolina. 3. Do you offer performance events at this show? Yes. 4. If so, which ones and how many days are devoted to each event? Obedience - about 1/2 day ii. Rally Obedience - no iii. Agility - one day iv. Field Trials - no v. Others - herding - one day (a) Specify 5. What type of membership do you offer -single and joint i. Must be voted in for full membership - yes ii. Full membership (voting) and Associate (non-voting) - only full membership iii. Open membership (anyone can join and vote.) applicant must be over age 18 and sponsored by a current member, applicant's name appears in the monthly newsletter and then the board votes on the application at its next meeting following publication. Elizabeth Hayes BCCA Corresponding Secretary