2008 AKC Annual Report
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CORPORATE HEAD&UARTERS 260 M ADISON AVENUE , N EW YORK , NY 10016 212-696-8200 212-696-8329 ( FAX ) OPERATIONS 8051 A RCO CORPORATE DRIVE , R ALEIGH , NC 27617 919-816-3600 919-816-3618 ( FAX ) WWW .AKC .ORG AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB u ANNUAL REPORT 2008 u Table of Contents BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2 FROM THE CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT 4 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE 6 EVENTS 9 EVENT OPERATIONS DOG SHOW JUDGES COMPANION EVENTS PERFORMANCE EVENTS COONHOUND EVENTS JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP ADMINISTRATION 15 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY HUMAN RESOURCES MARKETING AND LICENSING AUDIT AND CONTROL INTERNAL CONSULTING INTEGRITY 19 REGISTRATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMPLIANCE OPERATIONS LEGAL INFORMATION 23 INFORMATION SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PUBLIC EDUCATION CLUB EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PUBLICATIONS SUPPORTED & AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS 29 AKC COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERY AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 30 AKC AWARD WINNERS 35 FINANCIAL REPORT 37 OFFICERS & STAFF 40 AKC Mission Statement THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB IS DEDICATED TO UPHOLDING THE INTEGRITY OF ITS R EGISTRY , PROMOTING THE SPORT OF PUREBRED DOGS AND BREEDING FOR TYPE AND FUNCTION . F OUNDED IN 1884, THE AKC AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATE FOR THE PUREBRED DOG AS A FAMILY COMPANION , ADVANCE CANINE HEALTH AND WELL -BEING , WORK TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL DOG OWNERS AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP . The new American Kennel Club Operations Center in the Brier Creek section of Raleigh, North Carolina, was introduced to the public with an open house in October 2008. It was the culmination of long months of searching, negotiating, planning, design, and construction. Our state-of-the-art “building for the future” features 75,000 square feet of custom-outfitted Class A office space, cutting-edge communications and data-management systems, art-lined corridors and conference rooms, and even a specially designated dog-walking area for AKC employees and guests. Board of Directors The 2008 AKC Board of Directors. From left to right: Patricia C. Scully, Steven D. Gladstone, Ronald H. Menaker (Chairman), Walter F. Goodman, Hon. David C. Merriam (Vice Chairman), Patti L. Strand, Kenneth A. Marden, Nina Schaefer, Dr. J. Charles Garvin, Dennis B. Sprung (President and CEO), Dr. Patricia H. Haines, Dr.Thomas M. Davies, Dr.William R. Newman, Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2 annual report 2008 CLASS OF 2009 CLASS OF 2011 Dr. J. Charles Garvin Dr. Patricia H. Haines Steven D. Gladstone Kenneth A. Marden Hon. David C. Merriam Patti L. Strand Patricia C. Scully EX OFFICIO Dennis B. Sprung CLASS OF 2010 CLASS OF 2012 Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Dr. omas M. Davies Dr. William R. Newman Walter F. Goodman Nina Schaefer Ronald H. Menaker AMeRiCAN KeNNeL CLuB annual report 2008 FROM THE Chairman & President a pilot relationship with china’s national General Kennel club and is pursuing more opportunities to leverage our professional and technological expertise. e AKc has remained focused on building relationships with sponsors who support our efforts to educate dog owners at all levels. in 2008, we welcomed royal canin as sponsor of the “AKc breeder” newsletter, AKc Veterinary Outreach, and AKc Veterinary network. nestlé Purina Petcare joined us in providing services and support as sponsor of the AKc registered Handlers Program, and we welcomed invisible Fence for another year as national sponsor of AKc responsible Dog Ownership Day. maintaining our dedication to our member clubs, we worked to help them extend their reach while spreading the word about the AKc, registration, and responsible dog ownership. With “Demand AKc Papers,” a local classified- advertising initiative, we guide clubs to place educational ads in their local media. is grassroots outreach has helped clubs strengthen relationships with current and potential dog owners s the American Kennel club moves into its 125th while promoting the AKc message. year, our organization remains dedicated to serving e 2008 AKc responsible Dog Ownership Day was A AKc registrants, fanciers, and dog lovers. the largest yet, with over 600 clubs participating. rDO days e AKc has taken many great steps to uphold the study, were held across the nation and featured obedience and agility breeding, exhibition, and advancement of purebred dogs while demonstrations, microchip clinics, breed-rescue information, evolving to remain competitive in a changing world. in 2008, safety around dogs for kids, meet the breeds, and other we developed several new programs and initiatives while educational activities. furthering historic AKc mission and goals. it was also a peak year in publicity for the AKc and pure - e AKc is constantly developing as a company. Aer bred dogs thanks to our growing participation in major-studio 20 years at 5580 centerview Drive, the AKc moved its releases, including 101 Dalmatians 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, raleigh Operations center to 8051 Arco corporate Drive. and the holiday sensation, Marley & Me. is completely modern building has quickly enhanced in a comprehensive campaign to promote responsible dog productivity and improved data management. rough better ownership in relation to the film, we launched a series of public temperature control, networking, and support of servers, and service announcements hosted by Marley & Me author John other technical advances, the new building has made managing Grogan, and the film’s star, Jennifer Aniston, graced the cover change highly efficient. of AKC Family Dog magazine. e result has been a fourfold e key to growing a successful business is building increase in impressions the AKc has generated through com - relationships. e AKc continues to build relationships with munications initiatives and programs. corporate entities for the benefit of its core constituents. in We have concentrated marketing efforts on building brand 2008 the new AKc Global Services program was launched to awareness through merchandising and consumer products. e provide recordkeeping and registration processing to interna - AKc and its licensees have introduced successful new product tional organizations. rough this initiative, the AKc created lines, including the AKc Agility and Junior series and the AmericAn Kennel club annual report 2008 AKc/ Marley & Me line, while expanding retail distribution. e placement of these high-quality AKc-branded products in stores across the country has allowed us to reach AKC untold numbers of consumers eager to learn about the AKc and our commitment to responsible dog ownership. even with 124 years of excellence behind us, the AKc is The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884. still inspired to find ways to ensure a better future for man’s best It operates the world’s largest registry of purebred friend. e AKc S.T.A.r. Puppy program was launched to get dogs and is the nation’s leading not-for-profit puppies and owners off to a good start together. e program organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibi - stresses communication between owners and puppies, and tion, and advancement of purebred dogs. In 2008, the teaches puppies interactive skills. Fundamental to the course AKC sanctioned and regulated 22,630 competitive are basic behavioral solutions, responsible dog ownership and dog events. The AKC approves, sanctions, and the human-canine bond. regulates the events of its 609 member clubs. In e 2008 AKc/eukanuba national championship saw tremendous growth in the bred-by-exhibitor class, with 43 addition, more than 4,000 licensed and sanctioned percent of entries exhibited by breeder-owner-handlers. e clubs hold events under AKC Rules and Regulations. World challenge continues to bring attention to the The AKC advocates canine good health and championship, making it a true international event. e 2008 responsible ownership, and is a leader in the interna - edition drew entries from 3 countries. next year’s national tional canine community. It serves the “fancy”—the championship will be a special show open to all, in celebration dedicated breeders, exhibitors, judges, handlers, of the AKc’s 12th anniversary. Delegates, dog owners, and other enthusiasts who e launch of the AKc Humane Fund, inc., is an initiative make the sport of dogs a cherished institution. to improve the quality of life for all dogs and bring services to their owners. With its focus on education and grant-making, As a “club of clubs,” the AKC has no individual the Fund plans to promote and extend the message of members. Each member club may be represented responsible dog ownership to an even broader audience. by one voting Delegate at quarterly meetings. Staff 2008 was marked by many positive changes in our executes AKC policy set by a 13-member Board of infrastructure, enhancements of our programs, and significant Directors, elected by the Delegate Body. The Board growth in our brand equity. Yet, there is always more work elects a Chairman, who presides at meetings to be done in the name of the dogs we love. We look forward scheduled for eight times a year. The President/CEO to creating even more value for our constituencies and the serves as an ex officio Board Member. growing pet-owning population in our 12th year. The AKC provides financial and administrative support to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, which underwrites scientific research to safeguard and advance the health of purebred dogs. The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, also supported by the AKC, promotes knowledge and appreciation of purebred dogs