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BMDCNI

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois

Officers & Committees

President:
Mike Bond
630-816-5708
berners4bond@aol.com
Committees reporting to the President:
Agility, Drafting, Historian, Rescue, and Regional Specialty

Vice President:
Lori Delk
630-258-8371
encorebernese@gmail.com
Committees reporting to the Vice President:
Education,  Health Liaison, RCC, and  Supported Entry Liaison

Secretary:
Sharon Blaszak
219-616-5977
keragold@sbcglobal.net
Committees reporting to the Secretary:
Membership, Newsletter, Sunshine, Website, and Breeder Referral

Treasurer:
John Washburn
815-496-9740
jawashburn63@yahoo.com
Committees reporting to the Treasurer:
Awards, Advertising, Facebook, Media, and Trophies & Ribbons

Board Members:
Kelley Frank
847-691-5411
kelley2feet@yahoo.com

Lynne Washburn
815-354-7065
highlandsbmd@gmail.com

Kay Cammarata
708-207-3533
kmcamma@yahoo.com

Advertising:
(Ad & Event Flyer Design)
Lesley Baran
480-283-1846
lesleyb@cox.net

Agility:
(Spring Trial)
Jean Munger
847-774-5632
keesnberners@gmail.com

Awards:
Lauren Pullano
847-207-8883
laurenrobertsco@att.net

BMDCA Health Liaison:
Andrea Carlson, DVM
219-617-0882
bernervet@gmail.com

Breeder Referral:
Breeder Referral List

Drafting Education:
Buffy Cramer-Hammann
630-841-7658
veritasbmds@gmail.com

Educational Programs:
Kelley Frank
847-691-5411
kelley2feet@yahoo.com

Facebook:
Sharon Blaszak
219-616-5977
keragold@sbcglobal.net

Historian:
Lynne Washburn
815-356-5032
highlandsbmd@gmail.com

Membership:
(Email Distribution)
Lynne Washburn
815-354-7065
highlandsbmd@gmail.com

Newsletter:
(Editor & Design)
Vickie Baltrus
630-363-0247
vickiebaltrus@gmail.com

Regional Club Counsel:
Buffy Cramer-Hammann
630-841-7658
veritasbmds@gmail.com

Sunshine:
Lois Leidahl-Marsh
847-635-9263
bernersplus@comcast.net

Trophies & Ribbons:
***Position Open***

Website:
John Washburn
815-496-9740
jawashburn63@yahoo.com

  • Upcoming Events

    Sep
    1
    Mon
    all-day BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    Sep 1 all-day
    BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    2025 Farm Dog Certified Test Premium   Farm Dog Certified Test Premium Farm Dog Certified Test September 1, 2025
    Sep
    21
    Sun
    all-day Bernerfest & Meeting @ Bernerfest
    Bernerfest & Meeting @ Bernerfest
    Sep 21 all-day
    BMDCNI Bernerfest 2025 Sunday, September 21, 2025 Tentitive Schedule 9:30 Registration/ Meet & Greet 10:00 General Membership Meeting 11:00 Noon- Lunch: 1:00- Fox River Forest Preserve-Shelter A 28500 W. Roberts[...]
    Oct
    12
    Sun
    7:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
     
    Oct
    25
    Sat
    7:00 am Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    Oct 25 @ 7:00 am – Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm
    Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A TROPHY CLICK HERE! CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE 2025 BMDCNI trophy form ***CLICK HERE FOR THE REGIONAL SPECIALTY PREMIUM LIST*** ***CLICK HERE FOR THE REGIONAL SPECIALTY[...]
    Nov
    30
    Sun
    7:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
     
    Dec
    7
    Sun
    11:30 am Holiday Party & Meeting @ Lazy Dog
    Holiday Party & Meeting @ Lazy Dog
    Dec 7 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
    Tentative Plan Get Merry With Us at the Lazy Dog in Naperville! 436 South State Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540 DECEMBER 7, 2025 11:30-2:30 Everyone is welcome. Annual Meeting 11:30[...]

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