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QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE DELEGATES Austin , Inc.— Bette D. Charleston Kennel Club— Sylvia OF Williams Arrowwood THE Australian Cattle Club of America— Chattanooga Kennel Club— David JUNE 9, 2014 Joyce Rowland Gilstrap Australian Club of America, Inc.— Club of America, Inc.— Dennis B. Sprung, President William I. Christensen Kenneth Saenz PRESENT 276 Back Mountain Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Inc.— Nina Schaefer Marge B. Calltharp Club of America— Letisha Club of America, Inc.— Katie Classic Club of Western Wubbel Campbell Massachusetts— Dr. Stephen Lawrence Afghan Club of America, Inc.— Club of America, Inc.— Clearwater Kennel Club— Daniel T. Stolz Ms. Constance Butherus Sanda J. Launey Cleveland All-Breed Training Club, Inc.— Club of America— Aletta Bayou Kennel Club, Inc.— Wayne Boyd Mrs. Maureen R. L. Moore Bayshore Companion Dog Club, Inc.— Collie Club of America, Inc.— Mr. Harold Club of America— Sherry E. Wallis Gloria Marshall W. Sundstrom Club of America, Club of America— Colorado Kennel Club— Mrs. Louise Inc.— Patricia A. Peel Diane Pearson Leone Albany Kennel Club, Inc.— Mary M. Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Columbia Terrier Association of MacCollum Inc.— Barbara Swisher Maryland— Norma J. Ryan American Belgian Malinois Club— Carol Blennerhassett Kennel Club, Inc.— John Connecticut River Working Group J. Shields McCullagh Association— Fred G. Ferris American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc.— Society of America— Ms. Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia— Ms. Janina K. Laurin Carol Clark Michael Houchard American Club— Mary L. Club of America, Inc.— Dachshund Club of America, Inc.— Larry Olszewski Mrs. Ruth A. Naun Sorenson American Bouvier des Flandres Club, Club of America, Inc.— Barbara Dalmatian Club of America, Inc.— Dr. Inc.— Patte Klecan O’Neill Charles Garvin American Brittany Club, Inc.— Judith Club of America, Inc.— Club of America, Tighe Mrs. Kathleen M. Kelly Inc.— Karen Dorn American Association, Inc.— Bronx County Kennel Club— Ms. Alexa Dayton Club, Inc.— Barbara Alan Kalter Samarotto L. Mann American Chinese Crested Club, Inc.— Bryn Mawr Kennel Club— Victoria Dayton Kennel Club, Inc.— Sandra Marilyn E. Currey Glickstein Groeschel American Club— Connie Bucks County Kennel Club, Inc.— Helma Del Sur Kennel Club, Inc.— Andrew G. Clark Weeks Mills Club, Inc— Harold Club of America— Rebecca Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club— Dr. A. Miller Poole D. Butherus American Club, Inc.— Don Club of America— Robert L. Detroit Kennel Club— Andrea Glassford Hanson Newcomb Devon Association, Inc.— Meg American Club— Burlington County Kennel Club, Inc.— Weitz Roberta Berman Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. Doberman Club of America— American Club, Inc.— Karen R. Club of America— Pam Janet Van Wormer Spey Davis Dog Owners Training Club of American Pomeranian Club, Inc.— Dr. California Collie Clan, Inc.— Robette G. Maryland— Kathrynann Sarvinas Geno Sisneros Johns Durham Kennel Club Inc— Linda C. American Rottweiler Club— Mr. Peter G. Club of America— Pamela S. Wozniak Piusz Rosman Eastern Dog Club— Mr. Theodore C. American Club— Canada Del Oro Kennel Club— Dr. Hollander, Jr. Kenneth W. Mader Sophia Kaluzniacki Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer American Capital Dog Training Club of Washington, Club, Inc.— Jeffrey Drogin Association— Marjorie Tuff D.C., Inc.— Dr. Joyce A. Dandridge Elm City Kennel Club— Dr. Gregory J. Anderson Kennel Club— Phillip D. Cardigan Club of America, Paveza Sample Inc.— Vivian A. Moran Elmira Kennel Club, Inc.— Homer R. Anderson Obedience Training Club, Carolina Kennel Club, Inc.— Jaimie Ashby Hastings, III Inc.— Ms. Patricia A. Sample Catoctin Kennel Club— Whitney Association of America, Atlanta Kennel Club, Inc.— Ann Wallin Coombs Inc.— Mr. John P. Nielsen Atlanta Obedience Club, Inc.— Gail A. Central Florida Kennel Club, Inc.— Julian Club of LaBerge Prager Michigan, Inc.— Barbara J. Gates

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English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Hatboro Dog Club, Inc.— Mr. Robert D. Lake Shore Kennel Club, Inc.— Diana Association, Inc.— Susanne Burgess Black Skibinski English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Club Havanese Club of America— Jane F. Lakes Region Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. of Illinois— David H. Hopkins Ruthford Crecia C. Closson Erie Kennel Club, Inc.— Peggy Helming Heart of the Plains Kennel Club— Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.— Carolyn Farmington Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Patricia M. Cruz M. Vack Terrie Breen Hockamock Kennel Club, Inc.— Nancy Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.— Jan Finnish Club of America— Mrs. Fisk Croft Cindy Stansell Holyoke Kennel Club, Inc.— Jane Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Inc.— Forsyth Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Almira Wilkinson Deborah Ashlock B. Dallas Houston Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Carol Lawrenceville Kennel Club, Inc.— Fort Lauderdale Dog Club— Charles A. Williamson Robert N. LaBerge Arnold Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Club of America— Mrs. Dick Blair Dominic P. DiBalsi Ann M. Hubbard Huntington Kennel Club, Inc.— Gwen Leonberger Club of America— Don Genesee County Kennel Club, Inc.— McCullagh James Mrs. Cindy Collins Hutchinson Kennel Club, Inc.— Barbara Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club, Inc.— German Pinscher Club of America— A. Penny Sue Goldberg Deidre E. Gannon Club of the United Long Island Kennel Club— Mr. William Dog Club of States— Luane V. Williams B. Tabler, Jr. America— Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Illinois Valley Kennel Club of Peoria, Los Encinos Kennel Club, Inc.— David German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Inc.— Dr. John F. Davidson M. Powers America— Mr. Kenneth A. Marden Ingham County Kennel Club, Inc.— Maryland Kennel Club— Gary Sarvinas German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Rita J. Biddle Mastiff Club of America, Inc.— Rebecca America, Inc.— Ms. Patricia W. Laurans Irish Water Spaniel Club of America— Campbell Giant Club of America, Jack McDaniel Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Inc.— Kimberly Demchak Irish Wolfhound Club of America— Jeannette Nieder Gig Harbor Kennel Club— James R. Eugenia Hunter Minneapolis Kennel Club, Inc.— Ralph Dok Italian Club of America, Hogancamp Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America— Inc.— Carole Plesur Mississippi Valley Kennel Club— Bruce H. Sussman K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex Gretchen Bernardi Glens Falls Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. County, NJ, Inc.— Dave Morgan Mississippi Valley Retriever Club— Bonnie Lapham Kanadasaga Kennel Club— Mrs. Beverly Robert H. McKowen Club of America— M. Nosiglia Monmouth County Kennel Club, Inc.— Ellen Hardin Club of America, Inc.— Mr. Harold E. Perry Club of America, Inc.— John D. Sawicki Montgomery County Kennel Club— Nance O. Skoglund Kennel Club of Beverly Hills— Thomas Ms. Ida E. Weinstock Grand River Kennel Club, Inc.— Ann Powers Mount Vernon Dog Training Club— Lettis Kennel Club of Buffalo, Inc.— Margaret Ruth Crumb Great Dane Club of America, Inc.— Dale Doster Mountaineer Kennel Club, Inc.— Mary S. Tarbox Kennel Club of Niagara Falls— Esther J. Yoders Greater Clark County Kennel Club Cassatt National Club— Eddie Dziuk Inc— Ms. Karen J. Burgess Kennel Club of Northern New Jersey, National Capital Kennel Club, Inc.— Greater Collin Kennel Club, Inc.— Inc.— Dr. Suzanne H. Hampton Mrs. Catherine B. Nelson Barbara Shaw Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Inc.— National Shiba Club of America— Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club, Charles H. Schaefer Maggi Strouse Inc.— Margaret DiCorleto Kennel Club of Riverside— Sylvia A. Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club— Viola Greater Naples Dog Club— Steven D. Thomas Burgos Gladstone Kennesaw Kennel Club— James F. Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.— Greater Ocala Dog Club, Inc.— Linda L. Gibson David Helming LaFrance Kettle Moraine Kennel Club, Inc.— Newnan Kennel Club— Willie Crawford Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Jacquelyn J. Fogel Newton Kennel Club— Catherine H. Association— Marlene Steinberg Komondor Club of America, Inc.— Murch Greenville Kennel Club— Linda A. Michael Harman Newtown Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Knorr Lackawanna Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Diane F. Taylor Greenwich Kennel Club— Margaret K. Virginia Van Doren Nisqually Kennel Club— R. H. Hachtel Curtis Ladies’ Dog Club, Inc.— Kathi Brown Club— Robert Lachman Harrisburg Kennel Club, Inc.— Cindy Ladies’ Kennel Association of America— North Shore Kennel Club— Richard F. Miller Ruth Winston Coletti

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Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club— Samoyed Club of America, Inc.— Mr. Susque-Nango Kennel Club, Inc.— Laura Stephen Skolnik John L. Ronald Trainor Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club, San Francisco Dog Training Club, Inc.— Sussex Hills Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Inc.— Billie Ponton Stanley S. Saltzman Florence Duggan Club of America— Santa Maria Kennel Club, Inc.— Taconic Hills Kennel Club, Inc.— Betty McDonnell Laurence J. Libeu Marylyn DeGregorio Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Saratoga New York Kennel Club— Tampa Bay Kennel Club— Mary Club (USA)— Ms. Marile A. Waterstraat Wanda H. Allen Manning-Stolz Oakland Dog Training Club, Inc.— Saw Mill River Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. Tennessee Valley Kennel Club— Judy Lynette J. Saltzman Andrew I. Kalmanash Hart Obedience Training Club of Rhode Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Club of America, Inc.— Island— James M. Ashton Georgia— Darlene Kelley Stacey La Forge Old Pueblo Dog Training Club, Inc.— Schipperke Club of America, Inc.— Betty Topeka Kennel Club, Inc.— Robert E. Felice Jarrold Jo Patrick Bostrom Olympic Kennel Club, Inc.— Betty M. Club of America— Helen Town and Country Kennel Club, Inc.— Winthers A. Prince Toni Doake Onondaga Kennel Association, Inc.— Seattle Kennel Club, Inc.— Sandra Frei Toy Dog Breeders Association of Daniel R. Cunningham Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association of Southern California— John Shoemaker Orange Empire Dog Club, Inc.— Burton Orange County— Susan L. Hamil Trap Falls Kennel Club, Inc.— J. Yamada Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc.— Christopher L. Sweetwood Club of America— Joellen Ann M. Cook Trenton Kennel Club, Inc.— Joseph Gregory, D.V.M. Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc— Martyn Pacific Coast Bulldog Club, Inc.— Link William J. Feeney Troy Kennel Club, Inc.— John J. Cadalso, Newcomb Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Jr. Association of America— Robert Bergman Tualatin Kennel Club, Inc.— James S. America— Gary Koeppel South Jersey Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Corbett Pasco Florida Kennel Club— Helen Linda B. Willson Tucson Kennel Club— Dian Albright Ingher South Shore Kennel Club, Inc.— Linda Twin Brooks Kennel Club, Inc.— Patricia Club of America, C. Flynn C. Sarles Inc.— Mrs. Anne Bowes South Windsor Kennel Club— United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Penn Ridge Kennel Club, Inc.— Dennis Margarette (Peggy) Wampold Inc.— Mr. Carl C. Ashby, III J. Gallant Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club— Ricky United States Club— Philadelphia Dog Training Club, Inc.— Adams Alfred J. Ferruggiaro Larry Wilson Southeastern Iowa Kennel Club— Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club— Plainfield Kennel Club— Amy Kiell- Marilyn R. Vinson Josephine De Menna Green Southern Adirondack Dog Club, Inc.— Vacationland Dog Club, Inc.— Mrs. Joan Pocono Mountain Kennel Club, Inc.— John V. Ioia Tabor Sandra Krieger Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc.— Valley Forge Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Poodle Club of America, Inc.— Mary Lee Arnold Carol Fisher Ellen Fishler Spinone Club of America— Karen Ventura County Dog Fanciers Port Chester Obedience Training Club, Luckey Association— Mr. William F. Dumas Inc.— Robert A. Amen Springfield Kennel Club, Inc.— Dr. Vizsla Club of America, Inc.— Lynn Progressive Dog Club— William H. Blair Thomas M. Davies Worth-Smith Providence County Kennel Club, Inc.— St. Bernard Club of America, Inc.— Kit Wachusett Kennel Club, Inc.— Virginia Richard E. Grant A. Bostrom Rowland Queensboro Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Wallkill Kennel Club, Inc.— Rose M. Linda M. Lacchia Deborah J. Wilkins Robischon Ramapo Kennel Club— Jeffrey D. Ball St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Wampanoag Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Richmond Dog Fanciers Club, Inc.— Jan Association— Dr. Gerry Meisels Naida L. Parker M. Ritchie Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Washington State Obedience Training Rockingham County Kennel Club, America— Jenny Merritt Club, Inc.— James W. Smith Inc.— Janice S. Gardner Staffordshire Terrier Club of America— Club of America, Rubber City Kennel Club— Cathy Holly E. Sheltry Inc.— Richard Rohrbacher Gaidos Staten Island Kennel Club, Inc.— Club of America, Inc.— Sahuaro State Kennel Club— Rita L. Marianne Megna Ereign Seacord Mather Suffolk County Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. West Highland White Terrier Club of Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club— Mrs. Robert Eisele America— Thomas H. Barrie Barbara Furbush Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno, Inc.— Westchester Kennel Club— Ronald W. Sammamish Kennel Club— Dr. Robert Marcy L. Zingler Readmond C. Gloster, M.D.

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Western Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.— Mountaineer Kennel Club from “fanatics” - a usually pejorative Ann Yuhasz word. Actually, The Dickson Baseball Westminster Kennel Club— Harvey M. The following Delegates, who were Dictionary cites William Henry Nugent’s Wooding attending their first meeting since work asserting that “fan” was derived Whidbey Island Kennel Club Inc— approval, were introduced from the floor: from “the fancy,” a term from England Colleen McDaniel Deborah Ashlock, to represent Lawrence referring to the enthusiasts of a specific Windham County Kennel Club, Inc.— Jayhawk Kennel Club hobby or sport – like dog shows. The Frederick R. Vogel Cindy Collins, to represent Genesee word came into common usage in Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers County Kennel Club America in 1889, just five years after the Association— Mrs. Karen Mays Andrea Glassford, to represent Detroit launch of the American Kennel Club. Woodstock Dog Club, Inc.— Rosann Kennel Club Coincidence? I think not. Sexton Dale Suzanne Tarbox, to represent Great It is an accepted fact in sports that your Worcester County Kennel Club— Debra Dane Club of America fans can have a demonstrable impact on A. Hokkanen Joan Urban, to represent, Corpus Christi performance. In football, which allows 11 Kennel Club players on the field, the assemblage of Mary C. Yoders, to represent, fans in the stadium is collectively referred AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Mountaineer Kennel Club to as the “12th man.” A researcher from DELEGATES MEETING Harvard University discovered that the JUNE 9, 2014 The minutes of the March 2014 home team achieved a tenth of a point Delegates meeting were published in the advantage for every 10,000 fans in the Dennis B. Sprung, President in the Chair, April 2014 online AKC GAZETTE. The stadium. called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. complete transcript was posted on the The Chair introduced the persons seated Delegate Portal on AKC's Website. There Imagine the advantage we could have for with him on the dais: Chairman, Alan were no corrections, and the minutes purebred , for breeders, and for our Kalter; Vice Chairman, Dr. J. Charles were approved as published. sport with a much larger active fan base. Garvin; Doris Abbate, Professional We have already begun to do just that Registered Parliamentarian; Jim Crowley, The Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club with Facebook. Executive Secretary; and Susan Styron, was duly elected a member of the There are lots of numbers associated the court reporter. American Kennel Club. with Facebook, but the most important are those that identify your true fan base. The Chair informed the Delegates of the The Chair called on Alan Kalter for the There is a simple equation that does that: passing of two Delegates. Mario Palumbo Chairman's report. Mr. Kalter spoke as the number of “people talking about died on April 28th. He was the Delegate follows: this” divided by the total number of of the New England Beagle Club since If you’re anything like my wife and I, it “likes” which is called “engagement.” September 1985. John Studebaker, all started the day you brought that one According to experts, an acceptable Delegate for the Battle Creek Kennel dog into your life. For us, it was Caesar - engagement rate, or true fans, is in the Club since December 13, 1993, died on our first Bullmastiff. Since there was no range of one to two percent. June 4th. Internet back then, we found him Two baseball teams with very strong fan through the classifieds in our local paper. bases are the New York Yankees and the The Executive Secretary read the names He was a great dog, just not a great New York Mets. The Yankees have an of Delegates seated since the last Bullmastiff. But that didn’t matter to us. engagement rate of 4% and the Mets meeting: We loved him - and lost him much too have 6%. Both are doing better than Cindy Collins, to represent Genesee early. But in that short time, he made us acceptable in growing their fan base. County Kennel Club fall in love with the Bullmastiff breed. We Apple, one of the world’s strongest and Delene E. Henry-Vota, to represent researched the breed and breeders, best-liked brands, is at 1.4% Rhode Island Kennel Club learned about conformation events, HSUS is at 1.6% and ASPCA is at 4%. Darleen Knapp, to represent Northern attended dog shows, and began to collect Kentucky Kennel Club that array of breed paraphernalia that The AKC’s engagement rate – the Becky A. Luft, to represent Santa Clara somehow invades every corner of your measurement of true fans – is an Dog Training Club home. I imagine many of you are astounding 30%! The actual number of Dr. Sharon Manning, to represent wearing your breed on you somewhere true fans is 535,000 – higher than any of Club of America right now – pins or jewelry or clothing those I just mentioned by a multiple. In Ronald H. Menaker, to represent or even, I would wager, some have a fact, we have 16 times more true fans Memphis Kennel Club tattoo. In short, we, like you, became fans than HSUS. Anne L. Testoni, PhD, to represent of a breed and fans of our sports. You cannot manufacture a fan base. You Concord Dog Training Club cannot buy a fan base. You create it by Joan Urban, to represent Corpus Christi I like being called a fan, don’t you? I like telling stories about the many things that Kennel Club what it stands for, even though some happen in our world, throughout the day, Mary C. Yoders, to represent people believe the idea of “fans” came throughout the years. Sometimes it is

AKC GAZETTE • 38 • JULY 2014 GZ delegates’ annual meeting about winning, but mostly it is about , and AKC Meet the on June 16, 1931. His professional unique, emotional experiences that can Breeds; and, accomplishments prove a long history of only happen when dogs and people WHEREAS, on Thursday, May dedication to his community in Bedford. come together. Those stories are best twenty-ninth, two thousand and He was director of radiology at both when told by fans - people like you. As fourteen, this mild-mannered AKC Sacred Heart and Bedford Memorial Napoleon said, “Ten people who speak employee showed what he was really Hospitals, having risen to Chief of Staff make more noise than ten thousand who made of; and at Sacred Heart. A true public servant, are silent.” WHEREAS, on that morning, our friend Bill was elected President of At the Delegates Forum today, Chris Michael joined tens of thousands of two county medical societies and was Walker presented an informative guide to other Long Island Rail Road ultimately elected twice as the Mayor of utilizing social media to help your clubs. commuters, making their way into the Borough of Bedford. Those of us It will be posted on AKC.org. I’ll Manhattan, in this case at the who knew him well realize he was reiterate the conclusion of the presen - crowded Syosset, New York station; always the “Mayor” … but this tation: We need you to talk - promote and, confirmed it at the ballot box. yourselves, promote your dogs and WHEREAS, while waiting for the Bill was a great supporter of the arts and promote the sport of purebred dogs. And approaching train, he noticed a knew the public deserved greater access educate people about responsible dog fellow commuter falling off the to them. Late last year he initiated and ownership. Be proud of the love and platform onto the tracks, and while arranged the largest ever off-site service you have given the sport over the hundreds of others stood by, not exhibition of the AKC's art collection at years and nurture new people into the knowing what to do or not wanting the Pennsylvania's Governor's residence sport. to put themselves in danger, Michael in Harrisburg. In short, spread the truth. and only two others acted; and, The good doctor's efforts on behalf of There are people and organizations that WHEREAS, one other commuter dogs had no boundaries. In commitment don’t want the truth about the AKC to ran to the end of the platform to flag to our business, he was a board member be known. Hate may attack it and down the oncoming commuter train, for eight years, Vice Chairman and also ignorance may ridicule it, but in the end, Michael and one other person Chaired the Appeals Committee. the truth is irrefutable. While yawns, jumped on the tracks several feet In his busy world there was always time laughter, and germs are infectious, the below the platform, just a few feet to volunteer including serving on the most powerful infectious thing is from the electrified third rail; and, American Kennel Club Canine Health spreading the truth. WHEREAS, they somehow lifted Foundation Board, Chairing the As true fans, we will stay strong, stand up the incoherent victim, who they later Delegate Canine Health Committee and for dogs, and speak out for our values. learned was deaf, onto the platform Chairing AKC's PAC. And we won’t stop until every critic before pulling themselves up as the His successes in the sport are almost too becomes a fan. slowed train pulled into the station; numerous to mention, not least of which (Applause) and, include exhibiting the top-winning WHEREAS, hundreds of others and Alaskan Mr. Kalter: Now I would like Michael froze in a crisis, Michael's only Malamute. But none gave him that Canalizo to join me up here. instinct was to act, heedless of the special twinkle in his eye more than his How are you, Michael? For those of you danger to himself; and, love affair with Mastiffs, having bred a who attended the caucus yesterday I just NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, three-time National Specialty Winner. wanted everyone to see what Michael that the Board and staff of the He was oft-quoted as saying "I am a looks like today, and opposed to when he American Kennel Club, who have Mastiff person." The profound was 16. You have a few more years on always appreciated his knowledge, admiration for Mastiffs inspired him to you now. And I have something else to work-ethic, and cool demeanor in a do everything at the club level, from talk about. crises, unanimously agree that in any volunteering as the newsletter editor, WHEREAS, Michael has been a situation there is no one they would show chair, Vice President and President, respected member of the Sport for rather have their back. and acting as an affable ambassador for over half a century, showing his first Thank you. the breed. After 16 years as the Delegate dog in nineteen hundred and sixty- (Applause) for the club, he ended his career as the one; and, Delegate of Golden Gate Kennel Club. WHEREAS, he was a successful Mr. Sprung gave the President's report as He had a great sense of humor and as a breeder, handler, judge, club officer follows: judge he shared a memorable prayer: and show chairman, before joining I would like to spend a few moments to "Hail Mary, full of grace, send me a dog I the AKC field staff in two thousand honor one of our own. Less than a can place." and five, and becoming the Director month ago, on May 12th, a gallant fight The staff admired him for being a AKC Events Management in two was lost. Our dear friend Dr. William colleague, mentor and a loyal friend. thousand and seven, overseeing the "Bill" Randolph Newman passed away at In December, with Dr. Newman present, success and growth of the home in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Alan Kalter eloquently praised him in so AKC/Eukanuba National Dr. Bill was born in Rosedale, New York, many ways. Now is our time to

AKC GAZETTE • 39 • JULY 2014 GZ delegates’ annual meeting remember him, one of our own. Echoing proudly representing the United States of the action I'd like to show a video clip the words of Alan that day, I know you and AKC at that event. from that event. This was posted on the will all join me in saying, "We thank you, Over the 20 years, three additional classes AKC YouTube channel. Dr. Bill.” And we will miss you, too." have been added: The preferred class has (Video shown) Thank you. been added, which allows a little lower (Applause) jump height and a little longer time The Chair called on Peter Farnsworth, period to complete the course in order Mr. Ljungren: I think you can see why who gave the financial report. A to accommodate all different breeds and it's such a popular sport and a great summary follows: different handlers. In 1999 the title that's spectator sport. It obviously takes a team AKC’s Revenues for the four months probably most associated with agility was to launch a new sport, but there is one ended April 2014 were approximately added, and that was the MACH. And, individual that stands above the others as $19.7 million, while Operating Expenses quite cleverly, it was named MACH. You being the most responsible for AKC's during this same time period were $17.3 have to earn 750 speed points as one of involvement with agility. This is the same million, resulting in Operating Income of the criteria to earn your MACH. The individual that back in 1993 organized $2.4 million for four months. In line speed of sound is 767 miles an hour. This the first Advisory Committee without with the markets, our investments returns was also the first title where AKC put a gaining the Board's approval. That person were overall unremarkable, but generated number behind it. This provides an is still with us as a Delegate. This is a a gain of $400 thousand for the first four incentive to stay engaged with the sport picture of Bob McKowen receiving a months of this year. Both the Operating and have your accomplishments commemorative certificate at the first Results and the Balance Sheet remain recognized. This graph shows the growth event. The dapper looking gentleman to healthy. of agility over the last 20 years. There are his right is Ken Marden. I would like to nine agility organizations in the United ask Bob to please come forward to The CFO introduced Doug Ljungren, States. From a business point of view that receive from Chairman Kalter and Vice President of Sports and Events who means we have competition, and we have President Sprung an AKC resolution spoke as follows: to stay on our game. honoring him for his involvement with This is the 20th Anniversary of AKC Thus far we have done that. We have this wonderful sport. Bob, would you Agility. To commemorate two decades in grown every year, and it's the second please come forward? this sport it's my pleasure to give you a AKC sport to exceed 1 million entries a (Applause) short presentation regarding its history, year. What are the factors that have led to some of its milestones, and some of the this success? What have we learned? Mr. Ljungren: While Bob is coming lessons learned. In the early years, agility Agility is successful because it's fun for forward I would like to read to you in started as an entertainment event at dogs and owners. Owners and their dogs part the resolution that Bob will receive. . It was so positively received that can achieve success as they progress and "The Board and the staff of the in 1980 the Kennel Club in England develop in the sport. It has graduated American Kennel Club wish to adopted agility as a sport. The first event levels. Its titling system recognizes commemorate the 20th anniversary of in the United States was held in 1986 by ongoing accomplishments. It's a sport agility and honor Robert H. McKowen. the United States Dog Agility that's open to all breeds, including Bob joined the staff as the AKC Vice Association. AKC's involvement with Canine Partners. It's a very healthy President of Performance Events in agility started in 1993. activity since you have to run around the February 1988. He retired in April 1997. Agility was in the Performance Events course. Not a tremendous exertion, but it During that time he was totally devoted Department. As a sidelight, the person is healthy. It's a very friendly sport. The to expanding the opportunities for dog who was in charge of that department staff has kept the sport fresh by owners to participate in AKC events. His organized the Agility Advisory introducing new classes every five or six legacy includes the launch of AKC lure Committee without seeking the approval years. To sum it up, I think you can say "if coursing, herding and earth dog events. of the Board of Directors. He took some you make it fun, they will come" These All significant performance events for money from other areas in his budget are some pictures of our 2014 National breeds. However, the contribution which and formed the advisory committee. This Championship which is held in has the greatest impact on AKC and the was the start of AKC Agility. AKC's first Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was the sport of dogs was the addition of agility. event was held in 1994. I assume he largest agility event that's ever been held It is only fitting that he be officially sought approval from the Board before in North America. We had 1,650 dogs recognized at the same time we celebrate we had our first event. It was held in competing over four days to determine the 20th anniversary of his sport." Houston, Texas, in August. There was one the champions. The picture on the top (Standing Ovation) class with three levels of difficulty. are the winners from the preferred class, The sport continued to evolve. In 1996 the bottom are the regular classes. And I There was a vote on the proposed AKC held its first agility nationals, which should point out the lady on the left- amendment to Chapter 14, New Section, were in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Also in 1996, hand side of the picture is our director of of the Field Trial Rules and Standard AKC sent its first agility team to the FCI agility, Carrie DeYoung, who does a Procedures for Retrievers. The Qualified World Championship. Here's a picture of great job of staying in front of this All-Age 2, or QA2, is a new title that can that team in their red, white and blue rapidly growing sport. To show you some be earned in Retriever Field Trials. The

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QA2 title is meant to acknowledge an we're doing very well in the processing The following discussion took place intermediate level of achievement in of applications and panels as well as during New Business: order to encourage participants to results. We have been concentrating on Ms. Bernardi thanked the Bylaws remain in the sport and their club. The the timely initial processing of Subcommittee and the Committee as amendment was adopted. application panels and then letting our well as all the Delegates who thought customers know the status of that hard about the proposed amendment. There was a vote on the proposed processing. We have streamlined some She indicated that the Committee's amendment to ARTICLE VI, SECTION processes, we have modified our intent is to get more Delegate input so 5, of The Charter and Bylaws of the workflow, some of our newer staff that it can re-work the amendment with American Kennel Club. The Bylaw members have taken on additional the intention of bringing it back again. Committee withdrew the second responsibility, and we've worked some portion of the amendment which deals extra hours. The manager of that area, Carl Ashby, Delegate of the United States with cruelty convictions, which is already Tabitha Sheppard, has done a great job Kerry Blue Terrier Club, spoke as covered under AKC policy. overseeing these improvements. follows: I am speaking today on behalf of There was a motion to divide the Currently we're averaging eight days for the AKC PAC. I want to give you a question on ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5, the initial processing of applications and really brief report. We have about of the Charter and Bylaws of the panels. That is the lowest that average has $11,500 in the President's Challenge. We American Kennel Club. This motion been since 2011, and it's about a third of knew we were running behind and so failed. where we were at when I was here in we did a little bit of investigation, and The proposed amendment did not March. We have other improvements and realized we had a breakdown with the receive an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the modifications that we've identified that emails notifying you and the follow-up Delegates, and was therefore not adopted. we'll be implementing in the next weeks emails. Consequently we are going to and months. Additionally, we have a extend the drive. As I asked those of you The Executive Secretary read the member of our Audit and Control who were in the Legislative Caucus this vacancies on Delegate committees that Department who has experience in morning, I am now asking all of you for are to be filled at the September business process analysis and we've a renewed push on your part by Delegate meeting: engaged her to help our department. encouraging your club members to make All-Breed Clubs Committee: Three, She's currently interviewing our team donations. Gail did a very good job this three-year terms. members and reviewing our processes. morning at the caucus explaining exactly Bylaws Committee: Four, three-year She is going to make suggestions of how how effective the PAC can be terms. we can further improve. I'm also happy influencing legislation in matters that are Canine Health Committee: Four, three- to report that while we've been focusing important to all of us as dog owners and year terms on the applications and panels we're also citizens in our community. And so please Companion Events Committee: Three, doing very well in the processing of watch your emails. We think we have three-year terms. results. We're averaging about eight days those problems corrected, and we're Delegate Advocacy and Advancement or less to process results, and we'll asking for a little bit of an extra push. It Committee: Three, three year terms and continue to do that. I appreciate all the is one, two-year term. feedback that both you and our other Carol Williamson, Delegate for the Dog Show Rules Committee: Three, customers have given me since I've been Houston Kennel Club and Editor of three-year terms. here last. We appreciate the time you Perspectives newsletter, asked the Field Trial and Hunting Test Events volunteer, and we do understand you are Delegate to get their articles for Committee: Four, three-year terms. volunteers, for the clubs. I thank you for Perspectives to her or Gino Sisneros by Herding, Earthdog, and Coursing Events the time that you have given me to talk June 15th. Committee: Four, three-year terms. to you and we'll continue to do a better Parent Clubs Committee: Three, three- job with our customer service. If you Barbara Mann, Delegate for the Dayton year terms. have anything you'd like to discuss with Dog Training Club, expressed dissatis - Perspectives Editorial Staff: Six, two-year me personally I'll be here after the faction with the Newark site for terms, and three, one-year terms. meeting and I welcome the opportunity Delegate meetings. She requested that to speak with you. Thank you. other locations be considered for future The Chair called on Alan Slay, Director (Applause) meetings. of Events Programs, to provide an update on the progress made on the processing The Chair informed the Delegates that Sanda Launey, Delegate for the Basset of applications and judges panels. Mr. the September 2014 Delegates meeting Hound Club of America, advocated the Slay spoke as follows: will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton use of ramps for Junior Showmanship. Thank you, Dennis. At the last Delegate Newark Airport Hotel on Monday meeting I told you that we were going to September 8th, and that the December Kenneth Mader, Delegate for the improve our customer service and I meeting will be in Orlando at the Rosen American Sealyham Terrier Club, would come back here and let you know Centre Hotel on Friday, December 12th. suggested there be a donation portal on how we're doing. I'm happy to report the American Kennel Club website.

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Naida Parker, Delegate for the Wampanoag Kennel Club, spoke about the future of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in view of Proctor & Gamble selling the Eukanuba and Iams lines to Mars, Pedigree and Royal Canine.

Glenda Stevenson, Delegate for Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay, spoke about the Reserve Junior Award. She indicated that the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee disagreed with the AKC staff, and preferred to do a Reserved Junior much like Winners Dog and Bitch and Reserve Winners Dog and Bitch.

Jeffrey Drogin, Delegate for the Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club, spoke about a proposal in front of the New York City Council that all dogs to be sold within the City of New York, from in New York or outside of New York, would have to be neutered before they could be brought into New York City. He believed that the AKC must up their efforts with lobbyists in places like New York City.

As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

The opinions expressed by the speakers may not necessarily reflect those of The American Kennel Club

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MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated ® organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well- F O 4 U 8 N D E D 1 8 being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 276 17 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Attention Delegates Mr. Andrew Mansfield (Houston, TX) NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 NY Tel ...... (212) 696-8200 Notice of Meeting Mrs. Abba Mansfield (Houston, TX) Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 The next meeting of the Delegates will Website ...... http://www.akc.org be held at the Doubletree Newark NOTICE Airport Hotel on Monday September 8, The AKC’s Management Disciplinary BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014, beginning no earlier than 10:00 Committee has reprimanded Ms. Letha ALAN KALTER, CHAIRMAN DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN , VICE CHAIRMAN a.m. It will follow the 9:00 a.m. Delegate Jones (Gay, WV) for her signing three dog Class of 2015 Class of 2017 Forum. registration applications on behalf of ROBERT A. AMEN LEE ARNOLD another, without filing a properly com - DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIA CARL C. ASHBY, III Delegates Credentials pleted Power of Attorney form. (Chinese STEVEN D. GLADSTONE, ESQ. ALAN KALTER HARVEY M. WOODING Bonnie Berney, Sapula, OK, Mid- Crested)

Class of 2016 Class of 2018 Continent Kennel Club PATRICIA M. CRUZ JAMES R. DOK Col. Harold R. Brizee, Boise, ID, Idaho NOTICE WILLIAM J. FEENEY DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN Capital City Kennel Club The AKC’s Management Disciplinary THOMAS S. POWERS, ESQ. RONALD H. MENAKER Sarah E. Gaunt, Signal Mountain, Committee has suspended Ms. Dee DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio Tennessee, Old Dominion Kennel Club of Langley (Hollywood, SC) from AKC reg - Northern Virginia istration privileges for six months and EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Steven D. Gladstone, Mt. Pocono, PA, imposed a $500 fine, effective June 10, DENNIS B. SPRUNG PETE R W. FARNSWORTH President Chief Financial Officer Waterloo Kennel Club 2014, for her submission of an online lit - Chief Executive Officer Catherine Iacopelli, East Meadow, NY, ter registration application containing a JAMES P. CROWLEY Augusta Kennel Club false certification as to the signature of the Executive Secretary Patricia Kanan, Santa Ynez, CA, co-litter owner. (Papillon, Yorkshire American Cavalier Terrier) VICE PRESIDENTS Club GINA DINARDO MARGARET H. POINDEXTER Karen Bowers Lee, Lincoln University, NOTICE Assistant Executive Secretary Compliance Division & General Counsel PA, American Club The AKC’s Management Disciplinary MARK DUNN Kathie S. Moulton, Plainfield, VT, Green Committee has suspended Ms. Lucy Registration & DAPHNA STRAUS Customer Development Business Development Mountain Dog Club Moreno A.K.A. Lucero Moreno (Sanford, NC) from all AKC privileges for one year DOUG LJUNGREN CHRISTOPHER WALKER Kathy Sanders, Linden, NJ, Union Sports & Events Marketing & County Kennel Club and imposed a $1000 fine, effective June Communications CONNIE PEARCY William L. Totten III, Vinton, VA, 10, 2014, for non-compliance with AKC’s Chief Information Officer Roanoke Kennel Club record keeping and dog identification Mary E. Vanderlinden, Reidsville, NC, requirements, and the AKC’s Care and ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS Carolina Dog Training Club Conditions Policy (unacceptable condi - WILLIAM ADAMS MARI-BETH O’NEILL Kathie D. Vogel, Virginia Beach, VA, tions, dogs and/or facility). () Computer Operations Sport Services Tidewater Kennel Club of Virginia KEITH FRAZIER Audit & Control Lori Webster, Amherst, NY, Norwegian The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Elkhound Association of America Committee has suspended the following TRIAL BOARDS individuals from all AKC privileges for APPEALS TRIAL BOARD TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS NOTICE five years and imposed a $1000 fine, for RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIR DR. KLAUS ANSELM As a result of an Event Committee refusal to make their dogs and records MARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ. CHARLES FOLEY determination the following individuals available for inspection when requested: BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ. ROGER HARTINGER MEDORA HARPER stand suspended of AKC privileges. It TRIAL BOARD CHAIRS DR. ROBERT MYALL should be noted that this determination Effective June 10, 2014 LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ. BERNARD SCHWARTZ DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ. BETTY-ANNE STENMARK may still be appealed and may be reversed. Mr. Cecil Crittenden (Westville, OK) RITA BIDDLE, ESQ. JAMES WHITE Upon expiration of the appeal process, an Multiple Breeds THERESA DOWELL, ESQ. appropriate notice describing the status of Ms. Virginia Rocklin (Yadkinville, NC) JAN RITCHIE, ESQ. the individual’s suspension, if any, will Chihuahua PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARD appear in this column: Mr. Paul Shelton (Martinsburg, WV) DAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR TIM CARWILE, ESQ. Multiple Breeds JOHN RUSSELL Ms. Konstance McCaffree (Doylestown, Ms. Penny Shelton (Martinsburg, WV) ALTERNATES PA) Chihuahua MIKE NECAISE BILL TEAGUE Ms. Carrie Nolin (Flanders, NJ)

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NOTICE Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club ....$90.00 may still offer comments to Judging The AKC’s Management Operations. Disciplinary Committee has the fol - Notification of reprimands and/or fines lowing individuals from all AKC privi - imposed on clubs for cancelling entries, NEW BREED JUDGES leges for ten years and imposed a $2000 Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11, Ms. Janet Birdsall (97525) FL fine, for conduct prejudicial to pure - Section 6. (772) 252-1022 bred dogs, purebred dog events, or to Topline German Shepherd Dog Club of [email protected] the best interests of The American Illinois, Inc...... $500.00 Havanese, JS-Limited Kennel Club based on their violation of Ms. Sandra (95561) TX the AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Notification of reprimands and/or fines (817) 295-7181 Determination of Inappropriate imposed on superintendents for violating [email protected] Treatment Policy: AKC Board Policy on evening specialties Labrador Retrievers by advertising the offering of special Effective June 10, 2014 attractions APPROVED BREED JUDGES Ms. Bella Boyarsky (Bethany, CT) Roy Jones Dog Shows ...... $200.00 Miss Vicki E. Allenbrand (91374) KS Multiple Breeds (678) 429-4609 Mr. Jeffrey Boyarsky (Bethany, CT) CONFORMATION JUDGES [email protected] Multiple Breeds As a result of the October 2010 Board Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Mr. Dale Ferguson (Fountain Inn, SC) Meeting, publication notice in the Doberman , Rottweilers Multiple Breeds Gazette was combined into one notice, Mrs. Karen Arends (19274) TX Mr. Joseph Valentino (Colts Neck, NJ) therefore the judging approval process (817) 774-0706 Multiple Breeds continues to include an opportunity for [email protected] Ms. Darcy Smith (Wheatland, ND) the fancy to respond to each permit Balance of Hound Group (American Multiple Breeds judge. English , Cirneco dell’ Letters concerning judges and permit Etna, Pharaoh , Plotts, NOTICE judges should be addressed to the Pequenos, Reprimands and Fines Judging Operations Department at PO Redbone Coonhounds, Scottish Notification of reprimands and/or fines Box 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Deerhounds, Treeing Walker imposed on clubs for late submission of Letters concerning Agility, Obedience, Coonhounds) applications. Rules Applying to Dog Shows Rally, Tracking, and VST applicants Ms. Deborah Barrett (53586) AL Chapter 2, Section 4 & 9. should be addressed to the Companion (205) 733-8367 Border Collie Club of Northern Events Department in North Carolina. [email protected] California ...... $ 70.00 The American Kennel Club will, at American Eskimo Dogs, Lowchen, Border Collie Club of Greater Los the request of a judge or judge appli - Poodles, Shiba Inu, Tibetan , Angeles ...... $ 90.00 cant, provide that individual with copies Xoloitzcuintli German Shepherd Dog Club of Detroit, of letters received by AKC concerning Mr. James M. Brown (27333) OH Inc...... $ 90.00 their qualifications. As a result, it should (513) 932-5264 be understood that any such correspon - [email protected] Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Inc...... $ 80.00 dence will be made available, upon Balance of Non-Sporting Group Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired request, to the judge. (American Eskimo Dogs, Bichons Pointer Club ...... $ 60.00 It is the responsibility of all Frises, , Coton de Tulear, Conformation and JS judges to notify Finnish Spitz, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Notification of reprimands and fines the Judging Operations Department of Norwegian Lundehunds, Tibetan imposed on clubs for late submission of any changes or corrections to their Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers, judges’ panel, Rules Applying to Dog Shows address, phone, fax or emails. These Xoloitzcuintli) Chapter 4, Section 1. changes are very important because they Dr. Joyce Dandridge (62237) DC Border Collie Club of Northern affect your judges’ record, the web site (202) 726-9155 California ...... $ 70.00 and the Judges Directory. [email protected] Border Collie Club of Greater Los Please notify Judging Operations at American Eskimo Dogs, Boston Angeles ...... $60.00 (919) 816-3593 or email, Terriers, Dalmatians, Lowchen, Shiba Cascade Schipperke Club ...... $90.00 [email protected]. Inu Dachshund Club of America, Inc. .$90.00 Ms. Maureen A. Day (29991) NY German Shepherd Dog Club of (516) 735-5421 Minneapolis and St. Paul ...... $90.00 PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] German Shepherd Dog Club of Detroit, The following persons have been Balance of Sporting Group (German Inc...... $60.00 approved on a Permit basis for the desig - Wirehaired Pointers, Curly-Coated Northern California Basset Hound Club nated breeds in accordance with the - Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Nova ...... $90.00 rent judging approval process. They may Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Irish Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Inc...... $80.00 now accept assignments and the fancy Red and White , American

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Water Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Irish Mr. James A. Moses (93094) MO Mrs. Jennifer Gonzales (97607) HI Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh (770) 329-4768 (808) 734-4613 Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, [email protected] [email protected] Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Akita, Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mr. Collen Stone (97499) CA Wirehaired Vizslas) Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, (503) 632-1218 Mrs. Valerie Dombrowski (45866) Doberman Pinschers, Giant [email protected] GA , Great Pyrenees, Kuvaszok, Ms. Lauren Texter (97477) CA (770) 531-3324 Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Portuguese (909) 747-4082 [email protected] Water Dogs, Rottweilers, Siberian [email protected] Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly- Huskies, Standard Schnauzers Mrs. Michelle Wolcott (97521) PA Coated Retrievers, Clumber Spaniels, Ms. Ann H. Roth (63187) NC (570) 688-9644 Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker (910) 791-3950 [email protected] Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, [email protected] Vizslas Pointers, German Shorthaired PERMIT ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED Mr. Alfred J. Ferruggiaro (7410) MD Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, The following persons have com- (301) 421-1930 Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Vizslas, pleted their Permit Judging assignments [email protected] Wirehaired Pointing Griffons in the breeds listed, and their names have Balance of Non-Sporting Group Mr. Thomas W. Schulz (94217) WI (Bichons Frises, Chinese Shar-Pei, been added to the list of regular (920) 867-4960 approved judges. Chow Chows, Coton de Tulear, [email protected] Dalmatians, Lowchen, Norwegian Irish Setters Lundehunds, Shiba Inu) NEW BREED JUDGES Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons (6369) TX Mr. Patrick Guilfoyle (96475) CA Mr. Rick Gschwender (6740) ID (972) 355-8580 (208) 477-3934 (818) 301-4038 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Herding Group German Wirehaired Pointers, Flat Afghan Hounds, Poodles (Beaucerons, Bergamasco, Canaan Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Mrs. Celia L. Hoffman (93977) PA Dogs, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, (610) 365-8750 Finnish Lapphunds, Icelandic English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish [email protected] Sheepdogs, Norwegian Buhunds, Setters, Irish Red and White Setters, Rhodesian Ridgebacks Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pyrenean Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Ms. Sylvie J. McGee (95341) WA Shepherds, Spanish Water Dogs, Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, (360) 705-1233 Swedish Vallhunds) Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, [email protected] Mrs. Patricia A. Sosa (45766) LA Weimaraners Basset Hounds (985) 845-4562 Ms. Sharon R. Lyons (5113) NY Mrs. Vivienne M. Richards (93613) (845) 635-3529 [email protected] Balance of Working Group (Boerboel, DE [email protected] (302) 684-3609 American English Coonhounds, Chinooks, Dogues de Bordeaux, Great Pyrenees, Kuvaszok, Tibetan Mastiffs), [email protected] , , , Collies Norwegian Elkhounds, Pharaoh Poodles, Bulldogs Mr. Merle Taylor (17377) IL Mr. Robert Schwalbe (55062) GA Hounds, Plotts, , Scottish (706) 693-7142 Deerhounds, Treeing Walker (217) 262-3266 [email protected] Coonhounds [email protected] Dachshunds Mrs. Karen S. McFarlane (4835) MO English Toy Spaniels, Italian Mr. Joseph Smith (95833) GA (816) 628-6802 Greyhounds, Maltese, Papillons, (510) 682-4335 [email protected] Poodles, Pugs, , Toy Fox [email protected] Balance of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Terriers Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas, Doberman Pinschers Chinese Cresteds, English Toy ADJUNCT JUDGE Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Mrs. Janet L. Fink (6374) CA APPROVED BREED JUDGES Manchester Terriers, Miniature (909) 307-9778 Mr. Larry C. Abbott (20217) TX Pinschers, Pugs, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox [email protected] (972) 562-1200 Terriers) Coton de Tulear [email protected] Mr. Dale A Meyer (6655) WI Balance of Toy Group (, (715) 654-5330 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES English Toy Spaniels, Silky Terriers), [email protected] Mrs. Cathy S. Dahlberg (97431) FL Boykin Spaniels, Welsh Springer Australian Cattle Dogs, Bouviers des (941) 232-9483 Spaniels, Spinone Italiani, Wirehaired Flandres, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pulik [email protected] Pointing Griffons

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Ms. Judith A. Adams (18826) OH Mrs. Patricia A. Hess (0983) MD Ms. Debra Thornton (18837) VA (330) 225-9315 (301) 292-9337 (434) 286-9504 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Australian Shepherds, Briards, Old English Setters Balance of Hound Group (American English Sheepdogs, Pulik Dr. Steve Keating (6065) TX English Coonhounds, Black and Tan Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine (6913) MI (214) 946-2624 Coonhounds, Cirneco dell’Etna, (734) 662-0849 [email protected] Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian [email protected] Beaucerons, Canaan Dogs Elkhounds, , Pharaoh Rhodesian Ridgebacks, , Mrs. Diane Landstrom (36322) AZ Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Akita, Alaskan Malamutes, Bullmastiffs, (623) 935-4214 Pequeno, Treeing Walker Dogues de Bordeaux, Great Danes, [email protected] Coonhounds), Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Miniature Pinschers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Irish Setters Pekingese Bullmastiffs, Portuguese Water Dogs Mr. Michael L. Van Tassell (38468) UT Ms. Rita J. Biddle Esq. (6268) MI Ms. Leah D. Lange (44516) PA (801) 518-2377 (517) 626-6844 (724) 327-4770 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Alaskan Malamutes, Australian Balance of Non-Sporting Group Akita, Boxers, Samoyeds, Siberian Shepherds (Bichons Frises, Coton de Tulear, Huskies Mr. Bruce E. Voran (5610) AZ Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Norwegian Ms. Elizabeth Muthard (6689) VA (928) 970-0119 Lundehunds, Xoloitzcuintli) (610) 360-1778 [email protected] Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus (35486) TN [email protected] Finnish Spitz, Australian Cattle Dogs, (423) 344-6125 Belgian Sheepdogs, German Shepherd Bearded Collies, Belgian Tervuren, [email protected] Dogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs Canaan Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, French Bulldogs, Lowchen, Shiba Inu Ms. Peri D. Norman (15142) CA Collies, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Mr. John F. Booth (6914) TX (805) 231-2759 Icelandic Sheepdogs, Old English (210) 487-0805 [email protected] Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, [email protected] English Setters, Irish Setters, Irish Red Shetland Sheepdogs Belgian Malinois, Briards, Canaan and White Setters Ms. Lee Whittier (18526) WA Dogs, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Swedish Mr. Jim Owens (92926) NC (802) 369-0380 Vallhunds (828) 333-0810 [email protected] Mr. Dana Cline (7276) IL [email protected] Bernese Mountain Dogs, Cane (815) 218-5247 Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes Corsos, Dogues de Bordeaux, Tibetan [email protected] Ms. Pat Putman (34310) WA Mastiffs Balance of Toy Group (Maltese, (509) 884-8258 Dr. Carol White-Moser (7344) TX Manchester Terriers, Papillons, [email protected] (903) 530-1986 Pomeranians, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers, Rottweilers, Chihuahuas, Australian [email protected] Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers), Cattle Dogs, Australian Shepherds, American English Coonhounds, Black French Bulldogs, Shiba Inu, Australian Border Collies, Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Cattle Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, Mr. Robert L. Robinson (6039) AZ Coonhounds, Otterhounds, Plotts, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland (602) 253-6260 Treeing Walker Coonhounds Sheepdogs [email protected] Mr. Gary A. Dunlop (7280) OR Balance of Hound Group (American JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES (503) 634-2663 English Coonhounds, American Mr. Arvind M. de Braganca (91666) [email protected] Foxhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, FL Boxers, Tibetan Mastiffs Cirneco dell’Etna, English Foxhounds, (321) 262-7601 Ms. Marie Ann Falconer (51642) MA Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Otterhounds, [email protected] (413) 433- 6474 Plotts, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno , Ms. Christiane J. Scarpino (94443) MA [email protected] Redbone Coonhounds) (978) 827-6704 Bulldogs, Schipperkes, Tibetan Mr. Sharon Sakson (7030) FL [email protected] Spaniels, Belgian Malinois, Bouviers (352) 428-2569 Ms. Lisa Rose Toth (94231) MO des Flandres [email protected] (816) 588-5424 Ms. Donna Greenamyer (65731) CA Balance of Hound Group (American [email protected] (760) 868-1755 English Coonhounds, American [email protected] Foxhounds, Basset Hounds, Bluetick RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGE Pomeranians Coonhounds, Cirneco dell’Etna, Ms. Sally Poole Mrs. Mari J. Hayhurst (17560) CA English Foxhounds, Harriers, (619) 722-6646 Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGES [email protected] Plotts, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Mrs. Edna K. (Katie) Gammill Anatolian Shepherds, Bullmastiffs, Redbone Coonhounds, Treeing Mr. Eugene W. Haupt Mastiffs, Rottweilers Walker Coonhounds) Mr. Robert D. Sharp

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DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGES Application for Breed-Specific GREAT SCOTT – Border Collies – Mr. David G. Doane Registered Name Prefix Chris Scott Ms. Mary Lou Harris The following applications for a IMARA – – Constance breed-specific Registered Name Prefix (Connie) L. Camp Ms. Susan Parsons have been submitted to The American JASET – Poodles – Chris Bailey & Mrs. Cynthia Sommers Kennel Club. Letters in regard to these Sandra Tompkins Dr. Todd D.L. Woods applications should be addressed to James MARGAUX – Bouviers des Flandres – P. Crowley, Executive Secretary: Sandi Lyon PROVISIONAL CABIN-CRITTERS – Yorkshire POISE – Australian Shepherds – Angie T. OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES Terriers – Anita S. Hopkins Claussen & Mandy Rose COMPLETED DUCKDAWG – Labrador Retrievers – RAMBLEWOOD – English Springer Libby Milroy Spaniels – Linda M. Riedel The following persons have completed ELEMENTAL – Rottweilers – Franziska SIXBELLS – Australian Shepherds – their Provisional Judging assignments and M. Pircher Cheryl Bell their names have been added to the list ENCLAVE – Shetland Sheepdogs – SUNNYACRE – Cavalier King Charles of regular approved judges. Hector Hector & Meredith Hector Spaniels – Kathleen F. Burke Mrs. Karen Frese (94747) PA FAYME – French Bulldogs – LuAnn TATTLE TAIL – Labrador Retrievers – Brenda D. Owens (717) 599-5856 Belock HARVESTMOON – Labrador VINDACHS – Dachshunds – E. Richard [email protected] Retrievers – Connie A. Cramer Vincent & Twyla J. Vincent Rally – All HI HOPES – Australian Shepherds – WILANE – Manchester Terriers – Ms. Ilene Morgan (80679) VT Angela Parker JoAnn C. Emrick (802) 372-4232 HIRED GUN – Bulldogs – Anna WILD WEST – Australian Terriers – Eve [email protected] Dolegiewicz Steele Tracking – Variable Surface Tracking HUESOFGOLD – Golden Retrievers – WINTER VALLEY – Labrador April M. Fulk Retrievers – Crystal A. Macris Ms. Stephanie Podejko (82518) NY KINGSTON’S – Cavalier King Charles (315) 436-0599 Spaniels – Becky S. Holleman [email protected] MASTWOOD – Mastiffs – Kirk Blank BOARD OF DIRECTORS Obedience – Open & Kamila Blank JUNE 9-10, 2014 Jeanne Ramirez DVM (81817) KS OAKHAVEN – Rhodesian Ridgebacks (913) 533-2627 – Linda A. Shue The Board convened on Monday, June 9, SAPPHIRES – French Bulldogs – Carol 2014 at 1:00 p.m. All Directors were [email protected] L. Arbuthnot & Roger M. Arbuthnot present, as were the Executive Secretary, Obedience – Novice SHADYMIST – Golden Retrievers – and the Assistant Executive Secretary. The Marnie J. Harrell April 2014 Board minutes, copies of PROVISIONAL SWEETBRIAR – Vizslas – Christine M. which were made available to all OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES Walter Directors, were discussed. Upon a The following persons have been WYNDANCER – Cavalier King motion by Mr. Menaker, seconded by Dr. Charles Spaniels – Susan (Sue) Barrett, Battaglia, the April 2014 minutes were approved as a judge on a Provisional basis DVM approved. for the class/test indicated in accordance ZA ZA – Bouvier des Flandres – with the Provisional judging system. They Priscilla W. Martin PRESIDENT’S REPORT may now accept assignments. Board Action Items Ms. Claire Lynn Earhart (48768) WI Registered Name Prefixes Granted Mr. Sprung gave a status report on (608) 365-0850 The following applications for a previous Action Items assigned to the breed-specific Registered Name Prefix Staff as well as an introduction of new [email protected] have been granted: initiatives. Tracking – Tracking Dog AHADI – Basenjis-Amy S. Davis & Ali Events and Entries Update Mrs. Pamela Thornburg (97843) IL L. Davis Mr. Sprung gave a status report on (217) 787-6429 ASLAN – Pekingese – Lori M. Stephen entries and events though April 2014. [email protected] COUNTRY MANOR – Labrador Entries were flat with a 0% change and Tracking – Tracking Dog Retrievers – Susan G. Merrill & Rod A. Events were up by 3% compared to same Mrs. Karen Wrey (43294) NY Merrill period in 2013. DE LEEUW – German Shepherd Dogs (845) 592-1722 – Wilma C. Bruining LEGAL REPORT [email protected] FOREVER’S – Newfoundlands – Mary Margaret Poindexter, General Counsel, Obedience - Novice K. Porod participated in this portion of the meeting. She presented a status report on

AKC GAZETTE • 47 • JULY 2014 GZ secretary’s page pending litigation and other activities for prior to the Westminster Kennel Club AKC and AKC Global staff to comply the months of April and May 2014. changing its dates in 2015. Without with either request. Staff was directed to objection, the dates for the meeting were relay that to FCI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT changed to Thursday/Friday, February There was a discussion on a number of 12-13, 2015. Meeting adjourned on Monday June 9, issues regarding judging, which were The Doberman Pinscher Club of America 2014 at 5:30 pm raised at the Delegate Parent Clubs The Board reviewed a report on alleged Committee meeting in June. They Bylaw violations on the part of the board included the increase in the number of of the Doberman Pinscher Club of low entry breeds; ideas of acceptable America (DPCA). Article III, Section 4 Meeting reconvened on Tuesday June 10, education and training for judges; the of the DPCA bylaws specifically provide 2014 at 8:00 am. process of ringside observations by AKC that the Board may fill any vacancy in Field Representatives to evaluate officer or board positions only until the All Directors were present, as were the placements; Parent Club input on breed Annual Meeting. While being advised of Executive Secretary, and the Assistant standard tests; the demeanor of some this by AKC, the Board of the DPCA Executive Secretary. judges and the possibility of some type of insisted on filling the vacancies for Low Entry Breed Institute. president and first vice president for the AKC Canine Health Foundation remainder of the unexpired term of the Duane Butherus, the AKC Canine JUDGING TASK FORCE individuals previously holding these Health Foundation Board Chairman, Dr. Garvin updated the Board on the positions rather than until the next updated the AKC on a number of work of the Judging Task Force, annual meeting. The DPCA membership matters, including staff changes, including ongoing projects and a review was not afforded the opportunity to fundraising efforts, and procedures for of areas where improvement was needed submit nominations for the two making research grants. and areas where further discussion was vacancies. needed. There was a motion by Mr. Arnold, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CONT'D He outlined a pilot program to develop seconded by Mr. Amen, to reprimand the Margaret Poindexter, AKC Staff, was online breed specific judge's education, Doberman Pinscher Club of America, present for this portion of the meeting. referred to as the Canine College. The and to impose a staff-recommended fine Trial Boards Parent Clubs for Basenjis, Lhasa Apsos of $500 for the known violation of its There was a discussion on the and Dalmatians were taking part in the bylaws. reappointment of Trial Boards. The pilot program. There was a motion by Mr. Powers, Executive Secretary had communicated Chris Walker, AKC Staff, reported on a seconded by Ms. Cruz, and it was with current members to determine platform that could be purchased, which VOTED (affirmative: Mr. Powers, Ms. which of them wished to continue as would enable AKC to develop software Cruz, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Trial Board members. The only current to deliver the Canine College. Following Ashby, Mr. Kalter, Mr. Amen, Mr. Dok, members who declined to be a motion by Mr. Amen, seconded by Mr. Mr. Arnold, Mr. Menaker, opposed: Mr. reappointed were Edd Biven and Donald Ashby, it was VOTED (unanimously) to Feeney, Mr. Wooding, Mr. Gladstone) to Booxbaum. Staff was directed to extend authorize staff to purchase the platform increase the fine to $2,500. the Board's sincere appreciation to both and to develop the software necessary to The main motion, as amended, was then for their years of service. do this. voted (affirmative Mr. Powers, Ms. Cruz, Following a motion by Mr. Powers, The Board also considered what Dr. Garvin, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Ashby, Mr. seconded by Mr. Gladstone, it was education experiences were really Kalter, Mr. Amen, Mr. Dok, Mr. Arnold, VOTED (unanimously) to appoint the pertinent and should be included as Mr. Menaker, Mr. Gladstone; opposed following Trial Board members: necessary preparation for judging Mr. Feeney, Mr. Wooding). applicants which would instill confidence FCI Appeals Trial Board by exhibitors that each individual is The Board discussed a request from the Ralph Del Deo, Esq. Chair knowledgeable about the breed. FCI to provide it with a list of all dogs it Barbara W. Meiner, Esq. It was suggested that there be an registers based on a National General Martha Feltenstein, Esq. additional survey of judges, The Judges Kennel Club pedigree, so that it can Review Committee and exhibitors. prevent them from being registered by Trial Board Chairs any FCI member based on its AKC Laurie Raymond, Esq. EXECUTIVE SESSION registration. In addition the FCI general Daniel Smyth, Esq. There was an Executive Session to Committee asked that AKC Global Rita Biddle, Esq. discuss sensitive business matters. definitely not approach non FCI Theresa Dowell, Esq. Nothing was reported out of this session. member clubs in countries establishing a Jan Ritchie, Esq. business relationship. FCI had declined to EXECUTIVE SECRETARY cooperate with AKC Global in countries Trial Board Members February 2015 Board Meeting with FCI clubs for a portion of any Dr. Klaus Anselm It was pointed out that the dates for the revenue earned. Charles Foley February 2015 Board Meeting were set The Board did not direct or authorize Roger Hartinger

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Medora Harper MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Beginner Puppy exhibitors are new to Dr. Robert Myall There was a presentation on new conformation. 65% of these new Bernard Schwartz business initiatives given by Chris Walker, exhibitors continue on to show dogs in Betty-Anne Stenmark AKC Staff. regular classes. Therefore, of all the 4-6 James White The discussion covered a multitude of Month Beginner Puppy exhibitors, 17% areas including the redesign of AKC's are new exhibitors that continue to show Performance Trial Board website to make it more user friendly, beyond the 4-6 month class. David Hopkins, Esq. Chair AKC’s numerous social media advances, Staff was directed to emphasize to clubs Tim Carwile, Esq. and the plans to market the sport. that the 4-6 Month Puppy competition John Russell is a special event and not a special REGISTRATION DEVELOPMENT attraction. Thus, a club holding a 4-6 Alternates: Mark Dunn participated in this portion Month Puppy Competition would not Mike Necaise of the meeting. There was a review of be required to have a NOHS. Bill Teague registration numbers and revenue over Territoriality the year. Based on a request from the Board, a Stud Book New Breeder Program Staff Committee was created to evaluate The Board reviewed a request from the The staff presented an overview of a the issue of territoriality strictly from a Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders program currently in development best business practice view, using the Association to allow the Boykin Spaniel designed for all breeders. This will be clean-slate approach. Staff presented Stud Book to remain open until January discussed further at the July meeting. recommendations to the issue strictly 1, 2025. Currently, the Boykin Spaniel from the point of view of how would a Stud Book is scheduled to close January CONFORMATION club’s territory be defined and what 1, 2015. This will be discussed further at Doug Ljungren, Alan Slay, Bri Tesarz, restrictions would be put into place if we the July meeting. Mark Dunn and Amy Chou, AKC Staff, were creating a new club and event Miniature American Shepherd Eligibility participated in this portion of the structure for the first time today. to Compete in the Herding Group meeting by telephone conference. The Board was aware that a sub- The Board reviewed a request from the Exhibitor Convenience Issues committee of the Delegate Dog Show Miniature American Shepherd Club of Based on a request from the Board at the Rules Committee was working on a the USA. The club seeks acceptance into March meeting, Event Operations staff Territoriality proposal. It was suggested the AKC Stud Book and requests that provided a copy of a letter that was sent that the committee be contacted to the Miniature American Shepherd be to clubs regarding best practices for forward that proposal to the Board for eligible to compete in the Herding Superintendents. The letter was originally consideration, after it has been approved Group. This will be discussed further at mailed to all Conformation club by the committee. the July meeting. presidents in November 2007 via an all National Owner Handler Series Bluetick and Redbone clubs mailing. The purpose of the letter There was a discussion on the NOHS. Coonhound was to point out scheduling options that There was a motion by Ms. Cruz to The Board reviewed a request from the are available to a club that if utilized again make it an opt-in program which Sport Services staff to allow the Bluetick could make the running of a dog show would enable clubs to offer Special Coonhound and the Redbone more convenient for exhibitors. Staff was Attractions with group competition Coonhound Stud Books to remain open directed to survey exhibitors and judges without having NOHS. This motion was until January 1, 2025. Currently, the Stud regarding the concept in the 2007 letter. not seconded. Books are scheduled to close January 1, Streamlining the Event Application The Board discussed the apparent 2015. This will be discussed further at the Process confusion of the applicability of the July meeting. Based on a request from the Board, the Board decision requiring a club to hold a Registered Kennel Name Fee Event Operations staff identified and NOHS event if they chose to hold any The Board reviewed a proposal to presented ways to streamline the event other competitive Special Attraction. It increase the fee for registering a kennel application process and make the process was not the Board's intent to include name with AKC from $100 for five years easier for both the AKC customers and Specialty Clubs in the decision. to $150 for five years. This will be the Event Operations staff. Therefore, the Board decided a clarifi - discussed further at the July meeting. A number of short-term actions were cation was needed and there was a New Breed for Foundation Stock presented and accepted by the Board. motion by Mr. Gladstone, seconded by Service ® - Jagdterrier The Event Operations staff will be Mr. Powers and it was VOTED The Board was advised that the Staff notifying the clubs of the improvements (unanimously) to make this clarification Foundation Stock Service ® (FSS ®) prior to the next Board meeting. in a formal manner. Committee recently approved a petition 4-6 Month Puppy Update for the Jagdterrier to be accepted into Based on a request from the Board, COMPANION the FSS program with a Terrier Group Event Operations determined how many Doug Ljungren, Pam Manaton and designation. 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy exhibitors Carrie DeYoung, AKC Staff, participated are truly new to conformation. It was in this portion of the meeting by determined that 26% of 4-6 Month telephone conference.

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Special Event Agility Trials New Events Modification of the Clusters and Back- The Board reviewed a proposal from the Staff gave an update to the Board on to-Back Policy Agility Staff to allow clubs licensed for three new activities that are being The Board VOTED to modify the agility to hold one Special Event Agility researched to enhance AKC’s existing current policy pertaining to the length of Trial per year. A Special Event Agility portfolio of sports. clusters to exclude National Specialties Trial is defined as one where the club and associated events and to clarify that proposes a unique mix of regular AKC COMPLIANCE this applies to conformation shows. classes or a unique eligibility criterion. A Margaret Poindexter, AKC staff was The revised portion of the policy follows Special Event Agility Trial must be open present for this portion of the meeting. (Revisions underlined) to all breeds, including Canine Partners. • Approval of more than four days of Regular classes held at Special Event The following AKC Management unique AKC conformation events is Agility Trials will count toward titles. A actions were reported: contingent upon exceptional site Special Event Agility Trial must be (Final Board Disciplinary actions are capabilities, Executive Field Staff approved by the Agility Department and reported on the Secretary’s Page.) recommendation, and subsequent will count as one of the club’s 12 trials site approval by Event Plans. There is per year. In addition, clubs may make up CONSENT a checklist for site inspection. unique non-regular classes to offer at Following discussion, there was a motion Clusters of more than five days of their trials. A clear and complete by Mr. Ashby, seconded by Mr. Arnold, it unique AKC conformation events description of the eligibility and was VOTED (unanimously) to approve will not be approved except in the performance requirements for a non- the following Consent Items: case of National Specialties and regular class must appear in the Delegates Approved associated events hosted by the premium. Parent clubs or specialty clubs of the This will be considered further at the Warren Cook, Eagle Point, OR same breed. July Board Meeting. Southern Oregon Kennel Club History of Agility Lagotto Romagnolo Eligibility to Based on a request from the Board, Staff Rhoda T. Ezell, Cincinnati, OH Compete in the Sporting Group presented an overview of the history of Queen City Dog Training Club The Board VOTED to approve a request Agility. The Board believes that, as this from the Lagotto Club of America to 1) program has been very successful, Harvey Goldberg, Warren, NJ approve the breed standard submitted as reviewing its evolution might provide Somerset Hills Kennel Club the official breed standard for the insight for the development and/or Lagotto Romagnolo, 2) move the growth of other sports. There was Claudia M. Grunstra-Pierro, Lagotto Romagnolo from the discussion on the history of Agility, how Waldwick, NJ Foundation Stock Service into the Stud the sport became an AKC event, the Club of America Book of the American Kennel Club on evolution of the sport, the staff’s June 1, 2015, and 3) approve the Lagotto philosophy used when adding new Linda Hattrem, Sparta, WI Romagnolo to compete in the Sporting classes and titles. Club Group, effective July 1, 2015. Day of Show Entries Miniature Pinscher in AKC Earthdog Based on a request from the Board, staff Vivian A. Hogan, Damascus, MD Tests conducted research to determine if it Miniature Pinscher Club of America The Board VOTED to allow Miniature would be advantageous to allow day-of- Pinschers to be eligible to participate in show entries in conformation, obedience Douglas R. Lehr, Pennellville, NY AKC Earthdog tests. and/or rally events. It is the staff’s North Country Kennel Club Match Regulations conclusion that day-of-show entries do The Board considered a number of not make sense for these AKC events, Victoria Ann Marks, Jacksonville, FL modifications to Chapter 2, Section 1, of and the Board concurred. Jacksonville Dog Fanciers Association the Match Regulations, based on input Companion Events Open to Canine from the Delegate Dog Show Rules Partners Raul J. Peralta, Trinity, NC Committee. They were intended to: Staff presented a memo based on a American Brussels Griffon Association • Make FSS breeds eligible for breed Board request to develop a plan to and group competition. increase the number of all-breed Harold Tatro III, Crowley, TX • Remove the requirement that the Companion Events open to Canine Ft. Worth Kennel Club FSS breeds be listed on the Match Partners. In 2013, 98% of Agility, 95% of Application and in the advertising Obedience and 96% of Rally events Susan G. Thrasher, New Castle, IN for the Match. were open to Canine Partners. Given Muncie Kennel Club • Providing that breed standards could the high level of participation, staff be available at the Match, either recommended maintaining the status Karen M. Williams, Crestview, FL digitally or on paper. quo and to continue allowing clubs the Okaloosa Kennel Club Following a motion by Mr. Wooding, option to decide if they want to offer seconded by Dr. Battaglia, it was VOTED classes for Canine Partners. (unanimously) to amend the last two

AKC GAZETTE • 50 • JULY 2014 GZ secretary’s page paragraphs of Chapter 2, Section 1, of the Match Regulations to read as follows: Conformation competition is for breeds which are registrable, eligible for Miscellaneous Class, or FSS breeds. Such dogs would be eligible to compete in the respective group competition and eligible for Best in Match level. FSS breeds and dogs with an AKC Canine Partners listing number are permitted to compete, at any level for which they meet the necessary requirements at Obedience, Rally, or Agility trials if such classes are offered. A club wishing to accept entries for FSS breeds would be required to indicate that at the time that the match application is submitted to The American Kennel Club for approval. The club will be required to have a breed standard for FSS breeds, approved by a foreign registry or a national breed club in the United States, available at the match on paper or viewed digitally.

New Business The Board discussed the policy prohibiting a professional handler from showing under a judge for four months before and after handling a dog for that judge. There was no action taken to change that policy.

The Board Adjourned 3:50 p.m. Attest:

James P. Crowley, Executive Secretary

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