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QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE DELEGATES Badger Kennel Club— Judy Corbett Clumber Spaniel Club of America, Inc.— OF Bearded Collie Club of America, Inc.— Dr. Bryant Freeman THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Kathy Coxwell Colorado Kennel Club— Mrs. Louise Leone DECEMBER 12, 2014 Belle-City Kennel Club, Inc.— Carole A. Colorado Springs Kennel Club— Sidney Wilson L. Marx Dennis B. Sprung, President Birmingham Kennel Club, Inc.— Martha Columbia Terrier Association of PRESENT 277 Griffin Maryland— Norma J. Ryan Black Russian Terrier Club of America— Connecticut River Working Group Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.— Susan Sholar Association— Fred G. Ferris Ms. Constance Butherus Blennerhassett Kennel Club, Inc.— John Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia— Airedale Terrier Club of America— Aletta McCullagh Michael Houchard L. Moore Border Collie Society of America— Ms. Corpus Christi Kennel Club, Inc.— Joan Akita Club of America— Sherry E. Wallis Carol Clark Urban Alaskan Malamute Club of America, Borzoi Club of America, Inc.— Barbara Cudahy Kennel Club— Mr. Don H. Adams Inc.— Patricia A. Peel O’Neill Dachshund Club of America, Inc.— Larry American Bloodhound Club— Mary L. Boston Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Sorenson Olszewski Mrs. Kathleen M. Kelly Dalmatian Club of America, Inc.— Dr. American Brittany Club, Inc.— Judith Briard Club of America, Inc.— Michael Charles Garvin Tighe Gibson Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, American Brussels Griffon Association— Bryn Mawr Kennel Club— Victoria Inc.— Karen Dorn Raul Peralta Glickstein Dayton Dog Training Club, Inc.— Barbara American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.— Bucks County Kennel Club, Inc.— Helma L. Mann Alan Kalter Weeks Del Monte Kennel Club, Inc.— Merlyn A. American Chesapeake Club, Inc.— Bulldog Club of America— Robert L. Green, D.C. Timothy Carrion Newcomb Del Sur Kennel Club, Inc.— Andrew G. American Chinese Crested Club, Inc.— Burlington County Kennel Club, Inc.— Mills Marilyn E. Currey Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club— Dr. A. American Fox Terrier Club— Connie California Airedale Terrier Club— April Clyde D. Butherus Clark Canaan Dog Club of America— Pamela S. Doberman Pinscher Club of America— American Foxhound Club, Inc— Harold Rosman Janet Van Wormer Miller Canada Del Oro Kennel Club— Dr. Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.— Don Sophia Kaluzniacki Inc.— Mrs. Patti L. Strand Hanson Capital Dog Training Club of Washington, Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer American Manchester Terrier Club— D.C., Inc.— Dr. Joyce A. Dandridge Club, Inc.— Jeffrey Drogin Roberta Berman Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, Elm City Kennel Club— Dr. Gregory J. American Pointer Club, Inc.— Karen R. Inc.— Vivian A. Moran Paveza Spey Carolina Kennel Club, Inc.— Jaimie Ashby English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, American Pomeranian Club, Inc.— Dr. Catonsville Kennel Club— Beverly A. Inc.— Sharon K. Collins Geno Sisneros Drake English Setter Association of America, American Rottweiler Club— Mr. Peter G. Central Florida Kennel Club, Inc.— Julian Inc.— Mr. John P. Nielsen Piusz Prager English Springer Spaniel Field Trial American Sealyham Terrier Club— Central Indiana Kennel Club, Inc.— Sally Association, Inc.— Susanne Burgess Kenneth W. Mader Allen English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Club American Shetland Sheepdog Central Ohio Kennel Club— Jon M. Green of Illinois— David H. Hopkins Association— Marjorie Tuff Channel City Kennel Club, Inc.— Claire English Toy Spaniel Club of America— American Whippet Club, Inc.— Karen B. K. Steidel Bruce J. Van Deman Lee Charleston Kennel Club— Sylvia Erie Kennel Club, Inc.— Peggy Helming Anderson Kennel Club— Phillip D. Sample Arrowwood Fayetteville Kennel Club, Inc.— Cathleen Anderson Obedience Training Club, Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Inc.— Rubens Inc.— Ms. Patricia A. Sample Marge B. Calltharp Field Spaniel Society of America— Atlanta Obedience Club, Inc.— Gail A. Chintimini Kennel Club, Inc.— Nick Pisias Katherine Sullivan LaBerge Clackamas Kennel Club— Tami D. Worley Finnish Spitz Club of America— Mrs. Austin Kennel Club, Inc.— Bette D. Clarksville Kennel Club— Robert A. Schroll Cindy Stansell Williams Classic Toy Dog Club of Western Forsyth Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Almira B. Australian Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Massachusetts— Dr. Stephen Lawrence Dallas William I. Christensen Clearwater Kennel Club— Daniel T. Stolz Fort Worth Kennel Club— Harold Tatro III Back Mountain Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Cleveland All-Breed Training Club, Inc.— French Bulldog Club of America— Mrs. Nina Schaefer Mrs. Maureen R. Setter Ann M. Hubbard
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Garden State All Terrier Club, Inc.— Irish Wolfhound Club of America— Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Barbara S. Dalane Eugenia Hunter Jeannette Nieder Genesee County Kennel Club, Inc.— Italian Greyhound Club of America, Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa, Mrs. Cindy Collins Inc.— Carole Plesur Inc.— Bonnie Berney Genesee Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Jacksonville Dog Fanciers’ Association— Mid-Hudson Kennel Association, Inc.— Virginia Denninger Victoria A. Marks Gayle Bontecou German Shepherd Dog Club of Jaxon Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. James D. Middle Tennessee Amateur Retriever America— Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Ellis, Sr. Club— John Russell German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Jefferson County Kennel Club of Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Ms. Patricia W. Laurans Missouri— Cledith Wakefield America— Giselle Simonds Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Keeshond Club of America, Inc.— Mr. Minneapolis Kennel Club, Inc.— Ralph Inc.— Kimberly Demchak John D. Sawicki Hogancamp Gig Harbor Kennel Club— James R. Dok Kennel Club of Buffalo, Inc.— Margaret Mississippi State Kennel Club— Roxanne Glens Falls Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Doster Hilsman Bonnie Lapham Kennel Club of Niagara Falls— Esther J. Mississippi Valley Kennel Club— Gretchen Golden Retriever Club of America— Cassatt Bernardi Ellen Hardin Kennel Club of Northern New Jersey, Nashville Kennel Club— James Efron Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.— Inc.— Dr. Suzanne H. Hampton National Capital Kennel Club, Inc.— Nance O. Skoglund Kennel Club of Riverside— Sylvia A. Mrs. Catherine B. Nelson Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.— Thomas Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club— Viola Dr. Robert M. Brown Komondor Club of America, Inc.— Burgos Greater Clark County Kennel Club Michael Harman Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.— Inc— Ms. Karen J. Burgess Lackawanna Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. David Helming Greater Collin Kennel Club, Inc.— Virginia Van Doren Newnan Kennel Club— Willie Crawford Barbara Shaw Ladies’ Dog Club, Inc.— Kathi Brown Newtown Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Greater Lowell Kennel Club, Inc.— Lake Shore Kennel Club, Inc.— Diana Diane F. Taylor Virginia M. O’Connell Skibinski Nisqually Kennel Club— R. H. Hachtel Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club, Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club— North Shore Dog Training Club, Inc.— Inc.— Margaret DiCorleto Mary McDaniel, D.V.M. Mary Anne Fowler Greater Ocala Dog Club, Inc.— Linda L. Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.— Jan North Shore Kennel Club— Richard F. LaFrance Croft Coletti Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club— Ms. Langley Kennel Club— Ms. Dianne E. Northern Kentucky Kennel Club, Inc.— Charlotte I. Borghardt Franck Darleen Knapp Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Inc.— Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.— Mary Jo Rasmussen Deborah Ashlock America, Inc.— Lori Webster Green Mountain Dog Club, Inc.— Kathie Lawrenceville Kennel Club, Inc.— Robert Norwich Terrier Club of America— S. Moulton N. LaBerge Betty McDonnell Greenwich Kennel Club— Margaret K. Leonberger Club of America— Don Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Curtis James Club (USA)— Ms. Marile A. Waterstraat Greyhound Club of America— Melanie S. Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club, Inc.— Oakland County Kennel Club, Inc.— Steele Sue Goldberg Michael Sosne Harrisburg Kennel Club, Inc.— Cindy Lexington Kennel Club Inc— Scott E. Obedience Training Club of Rhode Miller Holmes Island— James M. Ashton Havanese Club of America— Jane F. Lima Kennel Club— Dr. Anne Midgarden Old Dominion Kennel Club of Ruthford Los Encinos Kennel Club, Inc.— David Northern Virginia, Inc.— Ms. Sarah E. Heart of the Plains Kennel Club— M. Powers Gaunt Patricia M. Cruz Louisiana Kennel Club, Inc.— Luis F. Olympic Kennel Club, Inc.— Betty M. Hockamock Kennel Club, Inc.— Nancy Sosa Winthers Fisk Manatee Kennel Club— Pat Edgington Orange Empire Dog Club, Inc.— Burton Hoosier Kennel Club, Inc.— Karl H. Manitowoc County Kennel Club, Inc.— J. Yamada Kreck Romana Arnold Orlando Dog Training Club— Mary L. Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Marion Ohio Kennel Club, Inc.— Lynn Jensen, Ph.D. Dick Blair Garvin Otterhound Club of America— Joellen Idaho Capital City Kennel Club, Inc.— Maryland Kennel Club— Gary Sarvinas Gregory, D.V.M. Col. Harold R. Brizee Mastiff Club of America, Inc.— Rebecca Pacific Coast Bulldog Club, Inc.— Link Ingham County Kennel Club, Inc.— Rita Campbell Newcomb J. Biddle Memphis Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. Ronald Pacific Coast Pekingese Club— Steven Irish Setter Club of America, Inc.— H. Menaker Hamblin Karolynne McAteer Mensona Kennel Club, Inc.— John S. Papillon Club of America, Inc.— Miss Fitzpatrick, D.V.M. Arlene A. Czech
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Pasco Florida Kennel Club— Helen Ingher Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Superstition Kennel Club, Inc.— Roger Pekingese Club of America— Elizabeth Georgia— Darlene Kelley M. Arbuthnot Tilley-Poole Schipperke Club of America, Inc.— Betty Susque-Nango Kennel Club, Inc.— Laura Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Jo Patrick Trainor Inc.— Mrs. Anne Bowes Scottish Terrier Club of America— Helen Sussex Hills Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Penn Ridge Kennel Club, Inc.— Dennis J. A. Prince Florence Duggan Gallant Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association, Taconic Hills Kennel Club, Inc.— Penn Treaty Kennel Club, Inc.— Robert W. Inc.— Nancy Perrell Marylyn DeGregorio Gilmour Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Tampa Bay Kennel Club— Mary Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association— Sharyn Y. Hutchens Manning-Stolz Sandy-Sue McClure Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association of Tennessee Valley Kennel Club— Judy Hart Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of Orange County— Susan L. Hamil Terry-All Kennel Club, Inc.— Kelly Yarish America— Anne Gallant, Ph.D. Silver State Kennel Club— Daniele Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Pharaoh Hound Club of America— Ledoux-Starzyk Stacey La Forge Dominic P. Carota Sioux Empire Kennel Club, Inc.— Topeka Kennel Club, Inc.— Robert E. Philadelphia Dog Training Club, Inc.— William Burggraaf Bostrom Larry Wilson Sioux Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Jean Toy Dog Breeders Association of Plainfield Kennel Club— Amy Kiell- Evanoff Southern California— John Shoemaker Green Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc— Trap Falls Kennel Club, Inc.— Christopher Poodle Club of America, Inc.— Mary William J. Feeney L. Sweetwood Ellen Fishler Skye Terrier Club of America— Mr. Trinity Valley Kennel Club— Debby Port Chester Obedience Training Club, Stephen P. Hersey Fowler Inc.— Robert A. Amen Skyline Kennel Club, Inc.— Gloria Shaver Troy Kennel Club, Inc.— John J. Cadalso, Portland Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Joan Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Jr. Savage America— Robert Bergman Tualatin Kennel Club, Inc.— James S. Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, South Hills Kennel Club— Raymond P. Corbett Inc.— Brytt B. Hasslinger Harrington Twin Brooks Kennel Club, Inc.— Patricia Progressive Dog Club— William H. Blair South Jersey Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. C. Sarles Pug Dog Club of America, Inc.— Linda B. Willson United States Australian Shepherd Michelle R. Anderson South Shore Kennel Club, Inc.— Linda Association— Leon B. Goetz Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, Inc.— C. Flynn United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Frances Stephens South Windsor Kennel Club— Margarette Inc.— Mr. Carl C. Ashby, III Queen City Dog Training Club, Inc.— (Peggy) Wampold United States Lakeland Terrier Club— Rhoda Ezell Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club— Ricky Alfred J. Ferruggiaro Ramapo Kennel Club— Jeffrey D. Ball Adams Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club— Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the Southeastern Iowa Kennel Club— Robert Lachman United States, Inc.— Michael J. Teeling Marilyn R. Vinson Upper Snake River Valley Dog Training Richmond Dog Fanciers Club, Inc.— Jan Southern Adirondack Dog Club, Inc.— Club, Inc.— Barbara L. Norton M. Ritchie John V. Ioia Ventura County Dog Fanciers Rio Grande Kennel Club— Nancy Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc.— Association— Mr. William F. Dumas O’Neal Lee Arnold Walla Walla Kennel Club— Rod Strand Rogue Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Paul Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay— Washington State Obedience Training Bodeving Glenda Stephenson Club, Inc.— James W. Smith Sahuaro State Kennel Club— Rita L. Spartanburg Kennel Club, Inc.— Lonnie Waterloo Kennel Club, Inc.— Steven D. Mather Carroll Gladstone Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club— Spinone Club of America— Karen Luckey Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Bob Busby Spokane Kennel Club— Tina Truesdale Inc.— Richard Rohrbacher Sammamish Kennel Club— Dr. Robert C. Springfield Kennel Club, Inc.— Dr. Welsh Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Gloster, M.D. Thomas M. Davies Ereign Seacord San Antonio Kennel Club, Inc.— Nancy J. St. Bernard Club of America, Inc.— Kit West Volusia Kennel Club— Mrs. Janet Shaw A. Bostrom Narushka San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club— St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Western Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.— Anthony Vasquez Deborah J. Wilkins Ann Yuhasz Santa Barbara Kennel Club, Inc.— Abbe St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Wichita Kennel Club, Inc.— Treva Faires R. Shaw Association— Dr. Gerry Meisels Woodstock Dog Club, Inc.— Rosann Santa Clara Dog Training Club, Inc.— Standard Schnauzer Club of America— Sexton Becky A. Luft Dr. Harvey Mohrenweiser Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Santa Maria Kennel Club, Inc.— Laurence Suffolk County Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. Inc.— Claudia M. Grunstra-Pierro J. Libeu Robert Eisele
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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB minutes have expired. Candidates will all of these programs. Thank you. DELEGATES MEETING speak in alphabetical order and no (Applause) DECEMBER 12, 2014 questions from the floor will be entertained. The Chair will now introduce The second candidate was Dr. Carmen L. The Chair called the meeting to order at the candidates for the Class of 2019 in Battaglia, Delegate for the German 10:00 am. alphabetical order. Shepard Dog Club of America, who spoke The National Anthem was played. as follows: The first candidate was Mr. Robert A. Thank you and good morning. Recently I The Chair introduced the people seated Amen, Delegate for the Port Chester read a book entitled "Boards That Make a with him on the dais: Chairman, Alan Obedience Training Club, who spoke as Difference" by John Carver. Carver is the Kalter; Vice Chairman; Dr. J. Charles follows: world's leading authority for boards -- Garvin; Professional Registered If elected to a second term in March, I private and public organizations. What Parliamentarian, Doris Abbate; Executive plan to continue working in the three Carver says the best boards are made up of Secretary, James Crowley; and Lisa areas that I was elected to focus on: are people with diverse sets of skills. He Gerlach, the Court Reporter. Companion Events -- that's obedience, says you need subject matter specialists, rally, tracking and agility; AKC's Public generalists, lawyers, businessmen and the The Executive Secretary read the report Relations and outreach efforts; and like. on the Nominating Committee as applying my four decades of business and So let me tell you about my skills. I began follows: management experience to the work we as Assistant Dean at Emory University. Pursuant to Article VIII of the Bylaws of have ahead of us in growing the AKC. We Then I became the Associate the American Kennel Club, the need to continue to strengthen Commissioner of Education for the U.S. Nominating Committee: Wayne Boyd, companion events; expand public partici - Department of Education. Next I was Chair, Bayou Kennel Club; Connie Clark, pation in successful programs like promoted to the top job -- the Regional American Fox Terrier Club; Linda Ayres Beginner Novice obedience, and our Administrator for the U.S. Department of Turner Knorr, Greenville Kennel Club; CGC program. Education, with responsibility for the 300 Gail LaBerge, Atlanta Obedience Club; As a judge and obedience exhibitor, I colleges and universities in the eight Steve Schmidt, Texas Kennel Club believe in those programs, and we've got southeastern states. My responsibilities appointed by the Board of Directors at its to continue broadening their scope. The were to work with the presidents, deans July 2014 meeting, has nominated the work we have begun in Public Relations and business managers. Before retiring, I following Delegates as candidates for such and Social Media communications is owned and was president of two schools. vacancies on the Board of Directors as are building momentum, and I plan to Then I became CEO and President of a to be filled at the next annual meeting of continue contributing to these activities financial aid consulting firm. the club on March 10, 2015. by working with the Board and the AKC During those years, I continued to breed There are three vacancies for the class of Staff on strategies and tactics. and do research on German Shepherd 2019. Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, German Finally, my experience as a senior Dogs; many of which were Champions Shepherd Dog Club of America; Dr. executive with major corporations and as and Futurity and Maturity winners. I've Thomas M. Davies, Springfield Kennel a Public Relations consultant with a large written three books -- one on dogs, Club; Steven D. Gladstone, Waterloo global Public Relations agency, brings to puppies and breeding. I published more Kennel Club. Pursuant to Article VIII of the AKC Board a perspective that will be than 40 articles, two of which many of the Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, important during the next four years. you, I think are aware of. One is called the following Delegates have been As I said earlier this morning, I take my "Early Neurological Stimulation," which endorsed in writing by the required responsibilities, as does every director, very are things we do in the early part of number of Delegates as a candidate for the seriously and we do not stop when we puppies when they're recently born, and vacancies on the Board of Directors for adjourn the Board meeting. Let me share then "Risks of Bloat." Both of those the Class of 2019, to be filled at the next with you some dates during this past year: articles have been published in veterinary annual meeting of the Club on March 10, January 27th, February 21st, March 4th, journals. 2015: Robert A. Amen, Port Chester March 15th, March 25th, April 1st, May I've judged the Herding and Working Obedience Training Club; Dr. Gregory J. 6th, June 4th, July 11th, August 12th, groups as well as Chinese Shar-Peis, Paveza, Elm City Kennel Club. September 8th, October 14th, November Labrador Retrievers and Weimaraners. I've 4th, December 3rd -- 14 days. On each of also judged 11 different National Specialty Mr. Sprung: The Bylaws state that these days, I went into the New York shows. For more than 20 years, I've been nominations may not be made from the office for meetings with staff on either the Delegate for the German Shepherd floor. Therefore, nominations closed on public outreach initiatives, or those related Dog Club of America. November 15, 2015. In accordance with to finance or accounting projects, I'm well-versed on the problems and the Delegate Standing Rule, each associated with my responsibilities as issues facing the sport of purebred dogs. candidate is allowed three minutes to Chairman of the Audit Committee. You've probably read many of my articles address the Delegate Body. Gina DiNardo Fourteen Days. in the Canine Chronicle and other dog will indicate to the candidates when three If elected, I plan to continue my efforts on magazines raising questions and offering
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solutions about those concerns. My for 40 years and I have served on the clubs, our dogs and our sport. assignments with the AKC have been Board of Directors for 12, during which I've served the last six years as President varied and very meaningful. I chaired the time I introduced and supported many of my Parent Club, the Cardigan Welsh committee from out of which came the successful innovations to our sport. I Corgi Club of America. I actively program today we call DNA. And we have chaired some 40 all-breed events, participate in our sport and hear the also developed the policies for the chaired nearly 35 major cluster events, concerns of our breeders, exhibitors, importation of dogs. I chaired the and served as show secretary for all- handlers, supers and judges every Business and Planning Committee for breed group and specialty clubs. My weekend. I am engaged. I understand the the Board, and, for ten years, was experience in the field of conformation issues facing us today, although Matt President and CEO of AKC CAR events will help me and help us bolster Stander is now belittling me for Microchip Program. During that period, participation and increase interest in our continuing to care about the health and we micro chipped and enrolled over sports. vitality of our dog shows because I want 300,000 dogs. We must work together, achieve our exhibitors to believe in our judges In closing, I would like to thank the consensus, grab any opportunity and again. I'm much more concerned about members of the Nominating Committee innovate to build a better AKC and our future in face of the cultural war for placing my name on this year's slate bring about the recognition that we are being waged against pet ownership. I've and I've enjoyed serving as a Delegate the world's best advocates for the dog. always been a strong voice for standing with you through the years and now I'm We must learn to embrace change with up and advocating for ourselves. I have asking for your support in the March the same enthusiasm and energy that we often said that we have a better story to election. Thank you. have resisted in the past. tell, but we must start screaming it when (Applause) As I approach a half-century of it comes to protecting our dogs and our involvement in our sport as a breeder, sports from the attacks of the animal The third candidate was Dr. Thomas exhibitor, club member, Delegate and rights extremists, and now even from just Davies, Delegate for the Springfield judge, I ask for your vote as I seek a the lowly fools they have converted. I'm Kennel Club, who spoke as follows: position on the Board in March. Our a street fighter. I regularly counsel action. Good morning. For many years, I've collective voices must be heard for AKC That spirit is sorely needed in the AKC been urging us, The American Kennel to prosper. There is too much talent and Board Room. My dedication to our dogs Club, about the absolute necessity of experience among our body not to listen has not stopped with my service on the building a brand and reaching out to the to us. With your support, I know I can Board. dog-loving public to tell our story, to tell make a difference. In addition to serving on the AKC them about all the good things that we Remember, you don't drown by falling Board, the then Chair of the Canine do for dogs and for dog lovers. in the water. You drown by staying there. Health Foundation Board, Lee Arnold, I'm delighted to say that that's what Thank you. asked me to join that Board years ago. I we've begun to do with our Meet the (Applause) have gladly served AKC CHF, because Breeds events, our social media efforts helping to ensure the improved health of and all of the great things our clubs are The fourth candidate was Steven D. our beloved canine companions is doing to reach out. We have told our Gladstone, Delegate for the Waterloo paramount. story to hundreds of thousands, maybe Kennel Club, who spoke as follows: Just as essential is the return of a lost pet millions of dog lovers. We do this both as Good morning. I'm honored and to its home, so I've also served for over a an organization and through grassroots appreciative of the Nominating decade on the AKC CAR Board, now efforts of our clubs and club members. Committee's confidence in me and I AKC Reunite. I've helped grow that We obviously can't afford to rest on our hope I've earned your confidence as great cause into a profitable, meaningful laurels and arduously and with great well. You have five great candidates to tool for a panicked owner and a missing determination continue to work. It's choose from. So why give me one of pet to be reunited. I ask for the difficult and maybe a bit premature to your votes? I'm going to pick up on opportunity to continue to serve and assess the results, but we have to keep up Carmen's comments on how essential help lead AKC through another term. I our efforts. diversity is on boards. I raise the hard am thankful for the support of the That being said, I have a concern that, issues; I ask the hard questions; I force nominating committee and will be while we reach out, we're neglecting our problems to be discussed and addressed; I thankful for your support as well. on constituency. We are continuously propose solutions and compromise; I (Applause.) raising fees for our clubs, exhibitors and engender resolution. I spent a career as breeders. We are building more and more an attorney cross-examining and asking The fifth candidate was Dr. Gregory J. onerous requirements for us, our clubs questions until I get credible answers. I Paveza, Delegate for the Elm City and our events, and establishing policies tell it like I see it and I often play the Kennel Club, who spoke as follows: that seem to have a negative impact on devil's advocate, because it is vitally My fellow Delegates, several of you have the sport. In the effort to reach out, it is important to explore both the obvious asked me why I decided to run for the important that The American Kennel and the not so obvious consequences of Board. My simple answer is that I believe Club not forgot who its customers are. proposed actions. I don't believe in in the AKC and its mission -- nothing I have been a part of the Delegate body rubber-stamping. I do believe in our you haven't heard already. What I
AKC GAZETTE • 5 • JANUARY 2015 GZ delegates’ quarterly meeting uniquely bring, I believe, is an and will happily share my thinking Kennel Club of Akron understanding of the governance around my actions. I thank you and I ask Julie A. Wilson, to represent Des Moines structure of this organization since I have for your support this March. Obedience Training Club spent my life as a faculty member, faculty (Applause.) senate president, member of a university The following Delegates, who were board of trustees and as a university The Chair reported the passing of four attending their first meeting since administrator, in organizations whose Delegates: Dr. J.A. Humphrey, Delegate approval, were introduced from the floor: governance structure and whose history for the Ohio Valley Beagle Club since Bonnie Berney, to represent Chinese and traditions are not terribly different July 2007, died on September 19th ; Shar-Pei Club from that of the AKC. And who, like the Carol Williamson, the Delegate for the Charlotte Borghardt, representing AKC, are also at times struggling to Houston Kennel Club since October Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club figure out to adapt to a changing world, 1997, and Chair of the Perspectives Col. Harold Brisee, representing Idaho while continuing to honor and respect Editorial Committee, died on October Capital City Keeshond Kennel Club that history and those traditions. 5th. Robert Goodin, Delegate for the Lane Carlee representing the Boca I have learned that organizations like the Heart of America Kennel Club since Raton Dog Club AKC function best when there is February of 2004, died on October 26th, Warren Cook, representing Southern transparency between its governance and Gwen Wexler, Delegate for the Oregon Kennel Club units. I have learned that organizations Heart of America Kennel Club since Mary Curtis, representing First Dog like the AKC function best when the February 2004, died sometime of the Training Club of Northern NJ principles of shared governance are weekend of December 6th. Rhoda Ezell, representing Queen City respected, but where there is an Dog Training Club understanding that shared governance is Jim Crowely read the names of the Sarah Gaunt, representing the Old not co-management. And there comes a Delegates seated since the last meeting: Dominion Club of Northern Virginia time when those charged with Bonnie Berney, to represent Mid- Stephen Hersey, representing Skye management -- the Board and the Staff - Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Terrier Club of America Specialty - taking the input they have received, Charlotte Borghardt, to represent Greater Karen Bowers Lee, representing must act. Sometimes those actions will Sierra Vista Kennel Club American Whippet Club succeed and sometimes not. Our only Colonel Harold R. Brizee, to represent Becky Luft, representing the Santa Clara failure will be if we take no action at all. Idaho Capital City Kennel Club Dog Training Club I have learned that organizations like the Virginia Brookings, DVM, to represent Sandy Sue McClure, representing AKC function best when the three Shreveport Kennel Club Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association elements work in collaboration; when Peggy Burns, to represent Myrtle Beach Janet Narushka, representing West Volusia the Board and the Staff are open to input Kennel Club Kennel Club and insight from the Delegate body, and Lane Carlee, to represent Boca Raton William Totten III, to represent Roanoke when the Delegate body experiences the Dog Club Kennel Club Board and Staff as transparent in their Mary D. Curtis, to represent First Dog deliberations and actions. I spent my Training Club of Northern New Jersey The minutes of the September 8, 2014 career building and maintaining Sarah E. Gaunt, to represent Old Delegates meeting were approved. transparency around decision making and Dominion Kennel Club of Northern promoting collaboration. Now, collabo - Virginia The Icelandic Sheepdog Association of ration does not mean there are never Marie Henke, to represent Medina America was elected a member of The honest disagreements about the way to Kennel Club American Kennel Club. proceed. Nor does it mean that Stephen Hersey, to represent Skye Terrier everything is brought to the board can Club of America The Chairman gave his report as follows: always be shared. I pledge to you that my Robert Lachman, to represent Upper Good morning fellow Delegates. This guiding principle will be a quote that Potomac Valley Kennel Club weekend we will have the pleasure of many of you have seen at the bottom of Dean Langwiser, to represent Santa Ana watching the top national and interna - my email communications. “During the Valley Kennel Club tional dogs compete in the journey, we commonly forget its goal. Karen Bowers Lee, to represent AKC/Eukanuba National Forgetting our objectives is the most American Whippet Club Championship. This spectacular event frequent act of human stupidity.” Janet Narushka, to represent West Volusia will feature more than 4000 dogs If elected, what I will promise, is that I Kennel Club consisting of 191 breeds and varieties, will always work to make sure that, with Kathy Sanders, to represent Union with one thing in common – a dedicated any action I take as a board member and County Kennel Club responsible breeder bred each. in every discussion I have, that I will William L. Totten, III, to represent These few thousand breeders, whose keep the goals and objectives of the AKC Roanoke Kennel Club dogs are participating this weekend, as the touchstone for my actions. I can't Mary E. Vanderlinden, to represent represent our much larger family of promise that I will never make a mistake, Carolina Dog Training Club breeders involved in the sport. They are but I can promise you that I will listen Katherine Warner, to represent All-Breed breeders who adhere to the motto of
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“Breed to Improve.” This larger family of experience of our very first litter. I think commitment to canine health, it is breeders shares beliefs that guide their Rod Stewart put it best – “I wish I knew essential that we educate and support all breeding program for a lifetime – no what I know now, when I was younger.” breeders who are doing the right thing matter what the breed. That wistful thought sums up the for dogs – regardless of the size of their There is no doubt that these responsible opportunity we must seize to help assure programs or their involvement in the breeders - in their efforts to protect, there will be breeds for future sport. Responsible breeders come in all preserve, and improve their breeds with generations to enjoy as part of their shapes and sizes; what they share is a high every litter - embrace the advances in families. level of care for their dogs and a true health screening and tests. These breeders AKC Staff and Board have been working dedication to the health of their puppies. apply their understanding of the science on a program to be launched next year. AKC intends to do all that it can to of genetics by utilizing the screening and The essence of the program is built on support those breeders who share our testing protocols designed to aid in the the principles embraced by our most commitment and are willing to accept selection of a sire and dam. experienced breeders today – health, the responsibility of continuous These breeders understand that education, accountability, responsibility, improvement for the good of all dogs. education is the most powerful tool one and tradition. The program will allow us I believe this program presents more than can use to improve a breeding program. to engage and educate a wide scope of an opportunity. I believe it is the respon - So they invest in lifelong learning to breeders on best breeding practices, sibility of the American Kennel Club to keep their commitment to continuous while also creating an identifiable provide this education for all breeders. improvement. resource for the general public to find Robert Benchley observed that a dog These breeders are accountable for their puppies from responsible breeders who teaches us fidelity, perseverance, and to breeding programs. One merely has to are demonstrating a validated turn around three times before lying search the OFA database to appreciate commitment to health testing. Breeders down. While some of us might not the magnitude of that commitment. in this program must agree to the adhere to the latter, we all have fidelity These breeders assume the responsibility following: and perseverance when it comes to for the safe environment and well-being They must certify that applicable health caring for the breeds we love so much. of their dogs. That model of screens as recommended by the Parent Those qualities keep us working hard at commitment led to the AKC Care and Club for that breed are performed on breeding after we get tired doing the Conditions Policy, which has become the their breeding stock and they must be hard work we already did. gold standard of maintaining dogs. prepared to supply proof of such Educating breeders to ensure the future These breeders are part of a long compliance upon request. of purebred dogs is a big job, but I don’t tradition of passionate people with a They must comply with the AKC Care know anyone more capable of doing it, common purpose involved with the and Conditions Policy, including nor more committed to achieving it, American Kennel Club, who keep inspections by the American Kennel than all of us. proving that anything is possible. Club. (Applause) For over 130 years the American Kennel They must comply with all applicable Club, its parent clubs, and responsible federal, state, and local laws and Mr. Kalter: In addition, as you spend the breeders have been dedicated to canine regulations regarding the ownership and weekend across the street at the show, I'm health. The very existence and contin - maintenance of dogs. sure you will have the exact same uation of breeds in this country depend They must complete continuing breeder experience I have whenever I'm over on a foundation of puppies bred for type education courses provided or approved there. I had it last year and I'm sure I'm and function, and sound in body, mind, by the AKC on an annual basis. going to have the exact same experience and spirit. AKC is intensely committed Additionally, under this program, AKC is this year. I marvel at all that is happening to publicly and strongly standing up for creating the best free of charge online across the street. No matter where I look, purebred dogs, their breeders, and their resource for breeder education in the no matter where I turn, no matter where owners. AKC takes very seriously its world. This resource will continue to I walk, I see something that, quite responsibility to provide proven advice, grow in depth and breadth, serving the honestly, blows me away. Whether it's up-to-date resources, and significant needs of all breeders and potential dogs in conformation competition, dogs funding for canine genetic research. breeders, from 4-H and FFA youth to jumping off a dock, dogs demonstrating AKC’s three-pronged commitment to the most experienced AKC Breeder of obedience, dogs in agility -- having a helping breeders reach the highest Merit. heck of a good time -- or learning from standards includes supporting AKC Non-breeding, dog-loving households Meet the Breeds -- I am amazed at what Parent Clubs, creating and supporting the will likewise benefit from the is the world of the American Kennel AKC Canine Health Foundation, and educational offerings as they learn more Club today. What we need to do is get dedicating AKC staff and resources to about the decisions a responsible breeder more people to see the world of the breeder education. must make in order to raise happy, American Kennel Club than just the For those of us who have been breeding healthy puppies, bred for type and people who will be here this weekend. dogs for a while, we have forgotten when function. So I have a couple of ways we are going we learned what we know – we just Most importantly, as AKC embarks on to be doing that to tell you about today. know it. But we can all remember the new initiatives designed to reinforce our Number one, that world will now be
AKC GAZETTE • 7 • JANUARY 2015 GZ delegates’ quarterly meeting shown on television next year. live stream, we will be showing Best of managing our business that we are (Applause) Breed, Best Veteran, Best Bred-By, prepared for any outcome. My vision in NOHS finals, Breeder of the Year, ACE leading our business into the future is to Mr. Kalter: We will have a two-hour Awards, Best in Show, Best Handler, and ensure that qualified, knowledgeable and show that will include not just your we will also have special features on experienced employees remain with us typical dog show, but we will have, in agility, obedience and Meet the Breeds. in the case of any possible relocation of two hours, a demonstration of all that So the goal of all this is to communicate AKC offices. By establishing remote you see as you walk that floor this all that we see at the show, and all that work we will enable seamless, quality weekend. We'll see Best in Show, Best we understand about the American service from seasoned long-term Bred By, Best Veteran, ACE Awards, Kennel Club. We are now going to have employees to continue, minimizing the Agility, Obedience, Junior Showmanship, a vehicle both on television – traditional possibility of significant turnover and Breeder of the Year, Meet the Breeds, television -- and on Internet broadcast eliminating large expenditures, including and, yes, of course -- it's television -- television -- we will have everything we relocation as well as the time and cost there will be advertising. So we will have do at the show demonstrated to the necessary to recruit and then train new an ad -- at least one -- for people to public. And I think we will have a terrific employees. support the American Kennel Club opportunity to communicate that. I want Next, on to some appreciation. There Canine Health Foundation. Where will it to take just a moment to thank Chris will be numerous breeders, owners and be? Lifetime Network – in 98 million Walker, Gina DiNardo, and Dennis handlers to congratulate and celebrate households, which is 85% of America. It's Sprung for making it happen. Thank you. through the weekend but before that one of the strongest vehicles for reaching (Applause) happens, I would like to take some time our target audience, which is women. to recognize those whose contributions Sorry, guys. As I'm sure most women will The President gave his report as follows: in and outside of the ring have also made attest to in this audience, it may be a Thank you for being at today’s meeting; such a difference in our organization. husband and wife that have the dogs, but your presence during the busy holiday Throughout my tenure at AKC, I have the woman runs the show. So is it true in season is appreciated by AKC as well as made it a point to lead the creation of pet homes. The show will be on, very the clubs you represent. awards including, amongst others, the 25- fortunately, on a great TV weekend. It First let me address a business matter year Medallion Program, Good will be on the Saturday right before the relating to the North Carolina facility. Sportsmanship Award and the Bred by Super Bowl, which is January 31st, and it AKC was approached recently by our Exhibitor Medals to showcase the will be broadcast twice on that day -- neighbor, who shares the same building achievements by you and other breeders, once in the morning and once in the with us in Raleigh, requesting additional clubs, delegates, judges, show chairs and afternoon. As we get closer to that, we space. Although reducing space was not so on whose collective efforts will give you more details. And I will say, part of our roadmap, good business compromise the very foundation of the we have terrific opportunity through the management demanded thorough sport. I believe that as an organization bulk of our social media, which is now research. Along with due diligence, I servicing the fancy it is our duty to not around two-and-a-half million people on presented this opportunity to the Board only thank you but to tell the world Facebook, plus, we have a few other in October, as New York State not-for- about what you do for dogs. things we're doing. Because of those profit law requires real estate transactions For a decade back in the 1980s, I had a great efforts, we will be able to obtain board approval. On November seat in this very body, and I know communicate to those two-and-a-half 10th, I announced to staff that we intend firsthand what it means to be a Delegate million people about all that is the to reduce our footprint from the current and one’s responsibilities. I decided that American Kennel Club. But our 75,000 square feet and simultaneously those of us lucky enough to make it outreach to the public won't stop there. modernize our infrastructure. The through 25 years of meetings really We will continue to have live streaming announcement was well-received by staff. deserve a medal so, hence, the 25-year on the internet, which today is basically This transaction actually accelerated a Medallion Program that we have just watching television. If you have collaborative opportunity management awarded for the past 16 years to 100 Apple TV or Google TV or Netflix, was already addressing, namely a strategy Delegates and counting. I also have the which is one of the fastest growing to increase the number of staff working pleasure of noting that two of our clubs networks on television -- an internet remotely. Beginning early next year, most celebrated 100-year anniversaries. cable channel, which is exactly what of the registration and customer service Congratulations again to the Chicago we're going to be looking at. We'll be departments, consisting of about 40 Collie Club and the New Jersey Beagle broadcasting off akc.org and also people, will begin working from home. Club on their centennials. eukanuba.com. We will have two to three This does not affect the events Another anniversary for us to celebrate different kinds of broadcasts during the department or others in the New York or together is the decade of the day. We will be seen on video On- Raleigh office. It is too early to know Community Achievement Awards, given Demand. We will be seeing agility, what the real estate committee, chaired to clubs for exemplary public education obedience, and all the Bred-By- by Rod Menaker, will recommend to the and government relations efforts. From Exhibitors during the day. Board or the decision the Board will our first recipients in 2004 to our most In the evening from 6:00 to 11:00 on take. However, it is my responsibility in recent honorees -- the Waukesha Kennel
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Club, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of along these lines to further honor you, to the pension fund. Of those 110 America and the German Shepherd Dog our core constituents. million, we have about 39 million that Club of Southern New Hampshire. The Board and Staff are delighted to are earmarked as reserves for long-term Clubs are, of course, comprised of so recognize the dedication and contri - future obligations -- unfunded pension many wonderful individuals whose butions of all who are here with of us liability, future medical claims, that sort of personal dedication collectively forms today and each and every one of your thing. But the largest of all of these the engine of your events. The members across the country. We are truly things that make AKC strong, both in the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in it together as we work to advance the sense that it is profitable and making established in 2006 recognizes individuals sport, protect our rights as breeders, and money, can't, of course be registered in who embody the code of sportsmanship. enhance the health and well-being of our any financial set of numbers -- and I This program is a way for member clubs dogs. AKC thanks you for everything want to thank all of you -- because it is to express appreciation and camaraderie you have done and for all that you will the hundreds of hours that volunteers by awarding one of their own. do in the new year. Happy, healthy provide that helps make us strong beyond Sunday evening we announce the holidays. Thank you. the balance sheet, the millions of hours, Breeder of the Year. It always bears (Applause.) all of you help in the volunteering aspect, repeating that breeders are the which is incalculable in terms of financial cornerstone of our sport. This annual The Chief Financial Officer gave his assistance. We want to thank you. I'll be award recognizes the hard work and report as follows: at the front of the room after the commitment of breeders who consis - Good morning. It's been a very full meeting to answer any detailed questions tently devote themselves to improving morning today; and so, in the interest of you have. This material is already on the health, temperament and quality of time, my presentation is going to be Delegate portal as of 10:00 this morning purebred dogs. In the dozen years of the relatively brief. I'll go right into the year- and suggestions for improvements are award's existence for conformation, to-date results for October. We have always welcome. Thank you. we've honored these dedicated and operating revenue of $48 million versus (Applause) successful breeders you see on the 49.6. I will go into the reasons for some screens. I felt it was only fitting that AKC of these changes. Mr. Sprung: Thank you, Peter. also recognize breeders who are Operating expenses, however, have been committed to these same values within held and actually reduced, so the There was a vote on the proposed the performance and companion sports comparison of those two figures is a amendment to Chapter 14, Section 11, where the instincts and training of modified decrease in net operating profit Rules for Retriever Trials of the Field purpose-bred dogs are showcased best. I of a million dollars. That represents the Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for asked Doug Ljungren and his events first ten months of the year to date. What Retrievers, which would allow a club to department to launch a program last year are the contributing factors to that? hold an Amateur All-Age only trial in and the results have been a success. We Royalties, sponsorship and advertising are place of their Open/Amateur All-Age will soon announce the 2014 recipients substantially weaker. Operating revenue trial once every other year, provided that of the Breeder of the Year by sport. is down 1.6 in aggregate. This first area -- their other three trials over that two-year Lastly, I began the Lifetime Achievement royalties sponsorship and advising -- are period are Open/Amateur All-Age trials. Awards in 1998 to honor people who about a $3 million drop all by themselves. The amendment was read to at the made outstanding individual contri - So how do we get to just a 1.6 million? September meeting. It was published in butions on a national level. Today we add We've had stronger registration revenues two issues of the online Gazette three more to their ranks. From our first than expected; we have continued honorees, Rachel Page Elliott, James E. slowing the registration drop; new The Chair recognized Timothy Carrion, Dearinger and Tom Sorenson, through revenues from brand new initiatives that Delegate for American Chesapeake Club, the years and to today, our winners started just last year; and payroll, which is who spoke as follows: represent the spirit of volunteerism and our single largest expense, has been The American Chesapeake Club would dedication that is crucial to success. The tightly controlled during 2014. like to propose some changes to this 2015 Lifetime Achievements Award Controllable expenses other than that -- amendment. The club is very much in finalists, chosen from nominations by travel, consultants, that sort of thing – are favor of the idea of allowing clubs to member clubs, will be celebrated at our all below 2013. The 20-year downward hold an Amateur trial without an Open. luncheon. Three friends -- Edd Bivin, trend in dog registrations is showing Where our differences lie is in that what Robert J. Squires and Jeannie L. Wagner signs of being arrested in just the past has been proposed are mandates and in each inspire us to do all that we can for five years. There will probably be no the application of this rule. This rule will our dogs and the sports we love. drop in dog registrations from 2013 to require that a club also hold two minor Although I developed many ways to 2014. That will be quite a change. So stakes in conjunction with this Amateur. recognize you and your club members, that's a very good sign. The balance sheet That is not consistent with current AKC I'm not through with this part of our remains strong. We had about a $110 rules, which allows a club to hold a two- corporate business. Last week I attended million of unencumbered financial assets. stake trial. Holding this third stake would a charity event where “Visionaries” were That's outside of about $70 million of be equivalent to the mandates that you rewarded. I'm working on something pension assets, which are in fact restricted are currently dealing with in the Owner-
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Handler Series in conformation. The then is discussed at the summer National the committee. Thank you. problems in field trials are no different Amateur Championship Retriever Field than the problems in conformation and Trial that's at the business meeting at that The Chair recognized David Hopkins, agility. We face the same problems in the event. The Advisory Committee will Delegate for the English Springer Spaniel administration of our events. And, again, then take the input that they received, Field Trial Club of Illinois, who spoke as this would include another mandate for a modify the proposal if they view it as follows: club that deals with over and above what necessary. That recommendation is then I'm also Chair of the Field Trial and it has normally dealt with in a normal published in a magazine, which is widely Hunting Test Events Committee. I'd like field trial. circulated in the retriever world called to advise everybody that, a couple of The second thing that we object to is the "Retriever News," so everybody is aware meetings ago, our committee idea that this rule would not apply to all of it. The proposal will be discussed again unanimously voted to support the basic clubs. Not all clubs have two events per at the national championship, which is proposed rule change that was presented year. They don't have the manpower. This held in the fall. Again, more input can be to you. Yesterday, we spent considerable actual amendment is to help clubs build provided. Then the final recommen - time at our meeting questioning Mr. up their manpower, encourage Amateur dation is mailed out to every licensed Carrion about the contemplated anticipation. But the clubs that need it Retriever Field Trial club for a vote. And amendment that he was going to offer. the most would not be able to avail there's an actual vote. And in this case, He discussed the abstract with our themselves, again, because of this the proposal that was put forward was Committee, we also ascertained from restriction. The American Chesapeake approved by a majority of the voting him that at no point through the Club would propose an amendment that clubs. And this process for this sport has meticulous process or practical process would allow clubs to hold an Amateur been in place for decades. That's the that led to the basic proposal carried out All-Age stake without amendment, process that it went through. This is a by the Retriever Advisory Committee provided they hold at least one minor mandate from the sport itself, if you want were these amendment changes stake as the rules are now; and with one to use that term. It's a very lengthy and presented to the Retriever Advisory point and caveat that they also held an well-thought out, well-understood Committee. We took a vote yesterday Open stake within the past 12 months. process that's used by the sport. and unanimously voted to oppose this I'd like for you to consider this amendment to the proposal as presented. amendment to this rule from the And on behalf of my entire Committee, I standpoint of, what would you do for The Chair recognized John Russell, urge all of the members of the Delegate your own clubs? Would your clubs like Delegate for the Middle Tennessee body to reject the amendment and to have an extra mandate for trial for Amateur Retriever Club, who spoke as support the basic proposal. your events? Would your club like a rule follows: that doesn't apply to all clubs? This is not I'm on the Retriever Advisory Mr. Carrion: Just one last comment. The a field trial issue. This is not a dog issue. Committee. The process that Doug laid American Chesapeake Club fully This is an administrative mechanics issue out is a lengthy one. It takes almost a supports the idea of maintaining the that is the same for all events, not just year. During that period, we encourage integrity and the level of competition of field trials. So I ask that you support my and accept input and suggestions from Retriever Field Trials. This rule change amendment and allow this rule to go the general community across the has nothing to do with dog work. This without mandates and with application country. In doing that, along with the rule change has to do with the adminis - to all clubs, not just some. competitions at the two nationals, we tration of mechanics of putting on a trial. came up with the rule as crafted. The It would be the same mechanics of Mr. Carrion made a motion to amend most often heard comment during this putting on any sort of event. What we're the proposed rule change accordingly, process was a concern for the asking is that this type of trial -- an which motion was seconded. competitive integrity of Retriever Field Amateur without an Open -- be treated Trials. We think that the way we wrote like every other event within Retriever The Chair called on Doug Ljungren, the rule, or the proposed change to the Field Trials. Make us hold to two stakes, AKC Vice President of Sports and rule, preserves that competitive integrity. not three. Don't mandate the third. Events, to clarify the procedure of how It allows you to hit a sweet spot. We're a Finally, make the rule applicable to every this amendment was brought forward. little concerned that, by leaving some of club, not just certain clubs based on how these other things out, you jeopardize large they are. The clubs that need this Mr. Ljungren: I think it's meaningful for that competitive integrity. As for clubs the most are the clubs that only have one the Delegate body to understand how that have one a year -- they weren't part event per year. They only have one event the original proposal got to the point of the consideration, in that we were per year because they don't have the that we have it here today. This sport has concerned with relieving some of the people to hold more. That is what this an Advisory Committee. That Advisory burden of the clubs that hold a full whole thing was designed to do, to Committee listens to the concerns that schedule more than the ones that just increase participation. Thank you for come up from the sport. If they think it hold a partial schedule already. They'd be your consideration and vote for it as if requires attention, they will develop a further reducing their schedule to this was your own club and your own recommendation. That recommendation beyond bare minimum as considered by type of event. Thank you.
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competition. Currently, the limited period of time. The question on the adoption of the designation must be removed prior to motion to amend did not pass and the the closing date. This amendment would Jeffrey Drogin, Delegate for the Eastern original amendment was adopted as make it the day of the show rather than German Shorthaired Pointer Club, spoke follows: the day of the closing date, when the dog about an onerous rule that was going to would have to have a full registration to be introduced into New York City A club may not offer amateur stakes compete. The amendment was brought requiring spaying and neutering of all without offering an open stake, except forward by the Dog Show Rules puppies at the age of seven weeks old, the National Amateur Championship. Committee. It will be published in two and that would define anyone who sold Amateur All-Age Only Trial. However issues of the online AKC Gazette and the dog within the City of New York at an Amateur All-Age stake, run without you will be asked to vote on it at the a pet shop. He commended the AKC, an Open All-Age Stake, may be selected March 2015 meeting. and especially Sheila Goffe, for fighting by a field trial club provided that club this rule and getting it changed and has held two all-age trials consisting of The Chair informed the Delegates that issuing an exemption for anyone who both Open and Amateur All-Age stakes the annual meeting will be held on sells less than 25 dogs a year. in the previous calendar year. This Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the Amateur All-Age only stake is available Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel. The Kenneth Mader, Delegate for the to qualified clubs on an every other year March meeting will be the annual American Sealyham Terrier Club, asked basis and must be accompanied by two election Directors for the Class of 2019. that AKC consider having a donation minor stakes. Hotel information will be emailed and portal on the AKC website, so that place on the Delegate Portal early in donations can be received from people The Chair called on the Executive January. that access our website in order to get Secretary to address the proposed information and help. amendment to Article XIX of the The following subjects were discussed Charter and Bylaws of the American during New Business: Marge Calltharp, Delegate for the Kennel Club. Mr. Crowley addressed the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Delegates as follows: James Smith, Delegate for The spoke about clubs giving back to the It was just brought to my attention that Washington State Obedience Training community. She indicated that the Shar- apparently somebody has been recording Club, spoke about issues he had with the Pei club did this for every community this meeting. To encourage open judging approval procedure being where their national is held. She stated discussion among the Delegates, you've considered by the Board. that this year this year her National held been asked not to make any kind of He urged the Board not to move in Lawrence, Kansas. The club donated recording of this meeting. You will get forward with a new judging policy unless 12 oxygen mask packs to the fire chief of the transcript and the minutes on the it has some mechanism for subjective Lawrence, Kansas to be distributed. A website. We again ask, out of respect for analysis that will prohibit judges who grooming facility in that community had your fellow Delegates, that you not clearly don't have the capability of a fire. There were 22 dogs that were record the meeting. Thank you. moving forward. crated or kenneled in the building, but I have been advised by the Chair of the they were able to save 21 of the 22 dogs Field Trial and Hunting Test Events Sherry Wallis, Delegate for the Akita by using the masks and their training. Committee that they request this Club of America, reminded the She expressed pride and hoped that amendment not be read. At this time, Delegates that the Perspectives deadline other clubs would do the same. they would like to withdraw the is January 15th. She indicated that the amendment for further consideration by coordinator for the upcoming edition is Julian Prager, Delegate for the Central the Committee. So this will not be read Crecia Closson. Florida Kennel Club, spoke about the at this meeting. need for AKC to look at specific types of Robert Eisele, Delegate for the Suffolk legislation that ought to be litigated and The Chair called on the Executive County Kennel Club, requested that at seek donations from the fancy as issues Secretary to read the proposed the beginning of each meeting there a arose so that we can fight legal challenges amendment to Chapter 11, Section 1, moment of silence for members who before as well as after legislation has Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dogs have passed and for our troops. passed. Affecting Eligibility of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Mr. Crowley Patricia Laurans, Delegate for the Gloria Marshall, Delegate for the spoke as follows: German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Bayshore Companion Dog Club, This amendment, Chapter 11, Section 1, America, spoke about the judging requested that the AKC Board consider Dog Show Entries, Conditions Affecting approval process, stressing the need for adopting a Reserve Best Junior Handler Eligibility, of the Rules Applying to Dog accountability. She requested that the award. Shows, would change the timeframe at Board please spend some time and come which the limited registration must be forth with a proposal that is accountable Patte Klecan, Delegate for the American removed for a dog to compete in a breed and a proposal that will last for a long Bouvier des Flandres Club, spoke about
AKC GAZETTE • 11 • JANUARY 2015 GZ delegates’ quarterly meeting the recent NAIA conference and us and a video was played which encouraged AKC to support the New honored them. York Horse Carriage industry, in its fight to oppose a proposed ban to end this Hearing no further business the Chair time-honored 100-year tradition of adjourned the meeting. horse carriages in New York City. (Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.)
The Chair recognized Barbara Mann, The opinions expressed by the speakers Delegate for the Dayton Dog Training may not necessarily reflect those of The Club, who also spoke about the New American Kennel Club. York Horse and Carriage Industry.
Ms. Klekan indicated that in her excitement in talking about the NAIA meeting and the petition in support of the horse carriages, she failed to acknowledge a sign of appreciation and support from AKC Staff, Alan Kalter and Tom Powers, who attended the meeting. Many Board members have attended in the past and they were really pleased to see that they came again to the conference.
Mr. Davies spoke about Harry Muller, and his efforts to embrace the 4-H dog- owning kids of today. He encouraged AKC to do the same.
Glenda Stephenson, Delegate for Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay, welcomed the Delegates to Florida and spoke about the shows surrounding the Delegate meeting.
Betty Winthers, Delegate for the Olympic Kennel Club, thank Tom Davies for speaking about 4-H and Harvey Muller’s involvement in supporting it.
Sue Goldberg, Delegate for the Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club, recognized Paula Spector’s contributions to making the Delegate meetings and surrounding events run so smoothly. She also recognized Gina DiNardo and the entire Board and staff who worked so hard on the entire weekend of events. She also encouraged the adoption of the Reserve Best Junior Handler award.
The Chair called on Alan Kalter who spoke about those people who were an important part of our lives for so long and contributed so much to the sport who passed away in the past year. He asked that a moment be taken to remember those who are no longer with
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