Unless otherwise indicated in the specific job posting, interested parties should contact:

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Karen Petersen

Corresponding Secretary

BMDCACorSec@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED: Ad Sales Job for The Alpenhorn:

 

The inside ad sales manager is responsible for generating ad revenue within our member community by marketing The Alpenhorn and the benefits of advertising therein. The ad sales manager also generates ideas for ad templates, promotions and specials to boost ad sales in each issue. Additionally, the manager acts as a liaison between the advertiser and the ad designer, ensuring the designer has the content needed and the advertiser is aware of all policies and deadlines.

This volunteer role is vital to the continued production of The Alpenhorn, as ad sales are the sole source of revenue for the magazine.

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Posted for Lara Usilton, The Alpenhorn Editor-in-Chief If you are interested in this job, please contact Lara at: TheAlpenhornEIC@outlook.com

(This is a volunteer position.)

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HELP WANTED: THE ALPENHORN - EDITOR IN CHIEF:

The Alpenhorn is looking for an editor-in-chief to take over responsibilities for the BMDCA's award-winning magazine beginning
with the winter 2026 issue. The ideal volunteer will have a strong knowledge of editorial processes and AP style, an eye for detail,
advanced organizational skills, writing and editing talent, and work well with contributors, photographers and members of the
club. The EIC works closely with the designer, production and content managers and editorial team to plan and deliver four issues per year.

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Contact Kelley Van Arsdale, Recording Secretary. Bmdrecsec@yahoo.com if interested.

(This is a volunteer position.)

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HELP WANTED: OPEN COMMITTEE POSITION: WAYS & MEANS CHAIRPERSON:

The Ways & Means Chairperson purchases and sells BMDCA-logo merchandise and publications for the BMDCA. This individual
determines the appropriate Bernese items to sell, obtains original artwork and designs for silk-screening and embroidery, and
works closely with suppliers to produce those items.
This Individual coordinates with the BMDCA Online Store Manager to provide all product information and photos used to
advertise and market items on the BMDCA store and with the Treasurer regarding budgeting and purchasing. The Ways & Means
Chair is assisted by someone to fulfill webstore orders, working closely with this person to make sure that orders are filled and
shipped in a timely manner, and to assist in maintaining inventory counts of items. Occasionally there is no fulfillment assistant,
and the Ways & Means Chair then stores and ships the Ways & Means product.
Though not required, it is a bonus if the Ways & Means Chair can attend the National Specialty to operate the BMDCA Ways &
Means booth during the week. This requires bringing or shipping product and all necessary accessories to the venue, setting up
the booth and running it during the week, striking the booth at the conclusion of the event and shipping
the leftover product. This person should be creative and organized.

 

For more information, contact Jon Weir at bmdcawandm@gmail.com

(This is a volunteer position.)

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HELP NEEDED FOR THE BMDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE:

BMDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY COORDINATOR:
• Maintains contact with Zone clubs to begin Specialty planning process 3-4 years prior to their assigned year to host the NS.
• Overseas each years NS events and supports host committee as needed relative to site selection, budget, judges and selection
of key service providers (i.e show superintendent, photographer, etc.)
• Acts as liaison between the National Specialty Host Committee and the BMDCA board.
• Prepares judges contracts as needed.
• Maintains and updates the National Specialty Manual as well as year-to-year registration and entry data.
• Provides expertise on AKC regulations, prepares AKC Event Applications for superintended events..
Estimated time commitment: average 10-20 hours per month (dependent on time of year, experience of host committee).
Mentorship provided by working with current NS coordinator for the next two years, becoming independent in role in 2028.

BMDCA NS CATALOG SUBMISSION COORDINATOR:
• Works with secretaries for non-superintended events (draft, agility, scentwork, tracking, herding) to compile list of entries after
events closing to submit to show superintendent for inclusion in the main specialty catalog.
• Using the registration database, compiles lists of donor for general specialty, trophies, raffle and other designated areas for
donation to submit to show superintendent for inclusion in the specialty catalog.
Estimated time commitment: 4-5 hours in the months preceding NS entry closing, 20-25 hours in the 3-4 days after entry
closing.

BMDCA SPECIALTY REGISTRATION COORDINATOR - ON-LINE:
• When the Planning Booklet is near completion, collaborates with the Specialty Logistics Coordinator to begin planning
registration options and build online registration into central registration software, identify issues with input of host committee,
finalize and coordinate release of link with Specialty website and E-comm.
• Once Master Registration goes live, monitors for any issues that may arise and assists registrants with problems they may
experience.
• Reconcile the credit card charges and credits as they are submitted.
• Submits refund requests when submitted.
Estimated time commitment: 10-15 hours per month starting 5 months prior to the years event.

If interested in either position contact Dottie Schulte dotties911@aol.com

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