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DELEGATES’ QUARTERLY MEETING DELEGATES FORUM

SYNOPSIS OF THE DECEMBER 13,2013 DELEGATES FORUM

The Delegates Forum is an informalmeeting of Delegates that provides anopportunity for open discussion and theexpression of ideas. No official business istransacted, a quorum is not required andno attendance record is kept.

Meeting the Board of DirectorsCandidatesThe December 2013 Forum consisted ofquestions directed to candidates for theAKC Board of Directors who are to beelected in March 2014. The candidatesfielded questions on topics including butnot limited to: ideas for new AKCrevenue; needed AKC Bylaw revisions,AKC policy development, encouragingnew participants in the Sport; andDelegate eligibility.

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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUBDECEMBER 13, 2013

Dennis B. Sprung, PresidentPRESENT 298Affenpinscher Club of America—LetishaWubbelAfghan Hound Club of America, Inc.—Ms. Constance ButherusAiredale Terrier Club of America—AlettaL. MooreAkita Club of America—Sherry E. WallisAlaskan Malamute Club of America,Inc.—Patricia A. PeelAmerican Bloodhound Club—Mary L.OlszewskiAmerican Bouvier des Flandres Club,Inc.—Patte KlecanAmerican Boxer Club, Inc.—Bruce E.VoranAmerican Brittany Club, Inc.—JudithTigheAmerican Bullmastiff Association, Inc.—Alan KalterAmerican Chesapeake Club, Inc.—Timothy CarrionAmerican Fox Terrier Club—ConnieClarkAmerican Foxhound Club, Inc—HaroldMiller

American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.—DonHansonAmerican Maltese Association, Inc.—JohnR. BarnesAmerican Miniature Schnauzer Club,Inc.—Don Farley, IIAmerican Pointer Club, Inc.—Mrs. KarenR. SpeyAmerican Pomeranian Club, Inc.—Dr.Geno SisnerosAmerican Rottweiler Club—Mr. Peter G.PiuszAmerican Sealyham Terrier Club—Kenneth W. MaderAmerican Shetland SheepdogAssociation—Marjorie TuffAmerican Spaniel Club, Inc.—JulieVirosteckAmerican Tibetan Mastiff Association—Martha FeltensteinAnatolian Shepherd Dog Club ofAmerica—Erin Tallon-CarrAnderson Kennel Club—Phillip D. SampleAnderson Obedience Training Club,Inc.—Ms. Patricia A. SampleAntelope Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—William DanielsArkansas Kennel Club, Inc.—Pamela J.ArwoodAtlanta Kennel Club, Inc.—Ann WallinAtlanta Obedience Club, Inc.—Gail A.LaBergeAustin Kennel Club, Inc.—Bette D.WilliamsAustralian Cattle Dog Club of America—Joyce RowlandAustralian Terrier Club of America, Inc.—William I. ChristensenBasenji Club of America, Inc.—KatieCampbellBasset Hound Club of America, Inc.—Sanda J. LauneyBayou Kennel Club, Inc.—Wayne BoydBayshore Companion Dog Club, Inc.—Gloria MarshallBearded Collie Club of America, Inc.—Kathy CoxwellBeaver County Kennel Club, Inc.—PhyllisBelcastroBedlington Terrier Club of America—Diane PearsonBelle-City Kennel Club, Inc.—Carole A.WilsonBichon Frise Club of America, Inc.—George SikesBirmingham Kennel Club, Inc.—MarthaGriffinBlack Russian Terrier Club of America—Susan Sholar

Blennerhasset Kennel Club —JohnMcCullaghBoca Raton Dog Club Inc—Diane WagnerBorder Collie Society of America—Ms.Carol ClarkBorzoi Club of America, Inc.—BarbaraO’NeillBriard Club of America, Inc.—MichaelGibsonBull Terrier Club of America—RebeccaPooleBurlington County Kennel Club, Inc.—Daniel J. Smyth, Esq.Cairn Terrier Club of America—PamDavisCalifornia Collie Clan, Inc.—Robette G.JohnsCambridge Minnesota Kennel Club—Mr.Wayne F. HarmonCanaan Dog Club of America—Pamela S.RosmanCanada Del Oro Kennel Club—Dr.Sophia KaluzniackiCapital Dog Training Club of Washington,D.C., Inc.—Dr. Joyce A. DandridgeCardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America,Inc.—Vivian A. MoranCarolina Kennel Club, Inc.—Jaimie AshbyCatoctin Kennel Club—Whitney CoombsCatonsville Kennel Club—Beverly A.DrakeCentral Florida Kennel Club, Inc.—JulianPragerCentral Ohio Kennel Club—Jon M. GreenChannel City Kennel Club, Inc.—ClaireK. SteidelChaparral Kennel Club, Inc.—PamGoldmanCharleston Kennel Club—SylviaArrowwoodChattanooga Kennel Club—DavidGilstrapChihuahua Club of America, Inc.—Kenneth SaenzChinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Inc.—Marge B. CalltharpChow Chow Club, Inc.—Frank HollowayClackamas Kennel Club—Tami D. WorleyClarksville Kennel Club—Robert A. SchrollClassic Toy Dog Club of WesternMassachusetts—Dr. Stephen LawrenceClearwater Kennel Club—Daniel T. StolzClermont County Kennel Club, Inc.—Marjorie UnderwoodCleveland All-Breed Training Club, Inc.—Mrs. Maureen R. SetterClumber Spaniel Club of America, Inc.—Dr. Bryant Freeman

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Colorado Kennel Club—Mrs. LouiseLeoneColorado Springs Kennel Club—SidneyL. MarxColumbia Kennel Club, Inc.—Barbara B.ShivesConyers Kennel Club of Georgia—Michael HouchardCudahy Kennel Club—Mr. Don H.AdamsDachshund Club of America, Inc.—Larry SorensonDalmatian Club of America, Inc.—Dr.Charles GarvinDandie Dinmont Terrier Club ofAmerica, Inc.—Karen DornDayton Dog Training Club, Inc.—Barbara L. MannDayton Kennel Club, Inc.—SandraGroeschelDel Sur Kennel Club, Inc.—Andrew G.MillsDelaware Water Gap Kennel Club—Dr.A. D. ButherusDes Moines Kennel Club, Inc.—John D.HughesDes Moines Obedience Training Club—Lee SlorahDoberman Pinscher Club of America—Janet Van WormerDog Fanciers Association of Oregon,Inc.—Mrs. Patti L. StrandDog Owners Training Club ofMaryland—Kathrynann SarvinasDurham Kennel Club Inc—Linda C.WozniakEast Tennessee Retriever Club—DianeD. FyfeEastern Dog Club—Mr. Theodore C.Hollander, Jr.Eastern German Shorthaired PointerClub, Inc.—Jeffrey DroginElm City Kennel Club—Dr. Gregory J.PavezaEnglish Cocker Spaniel Club of America,Inc.—Sharon K. CollinsEnglish Springer Spaniel Field TrialAssociation, Inc.—Susanne BurgessEnglish Springer Spaniel Field Trial Clubof Illinois—David H. HopkinsEnglish Toy Spaniel Club of America—Bruce J. Van DemanErie Kennel Club, Inc.—Peggy HelmingFayetteville Kennel Club, Inc.—CathleenRubensField Spaniel Society of America—Katherine SullivanFinger Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.—Margaret B. Pough

Finnish Spitz Club of America—Mrs.Cindy StansellFlat-Coated Retriever Society ofAmerica, Inc.—Kurt AndersonFort Lauderdale Dog Club—CharlesArnoldFrench Bulldog Club of America—Mrs.Ann M. HubbardGalveston County Kennel Club, Inc.—Cathy De La GarzaGarden State All Terrier Club, Inc.—Barbara S. DalaneGenesee Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—Virginia DenningerGerman Shepherd Dog Club ofAmerica—Dr. Carmen L. BattagliaGerman Shorthaired Pointer Club ofAmerica—Mr. Kenneth A. MardenGerman Wirehaired Pointer Club ofAmerica, Inc.—Ms. Patricia W. LauransGig Harbor Kennel Club—James R. DokGlens Falls Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs.Bonnie LaphamGolden Gate Kennel Club—Dr. WilliamR. NewmanGolden Retriever Club of America—Ellen HardinGordon Setter Club of America, Inc.—Nance O. SkoglundGreat Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.—Dr. Robert M. BrownGreater Clark County Kennel ClubInc—Ms. Karen J. BurgessGreater Collin Kennel Club, Inc.—Barbara ShawGreater Hickory Kennel Club, Inc.—C.E. LaneGreater Naples Dog Club—Steven D.GladstoneGreater Philadelphia Dog FanciersAssociation—Marlene SteinbergGreater Swiss Mountain Dog Club ofAmerica, Inc.—Mary Jo RasmussenGreenwich Kennel Club—Margaret K.CurtisGreyhound Club of America—Melanie S.SteeleHarrisburg Kennel Club, Inc.—CindyMillerHavanese Club of America—Jane F.RuthfordHeart of the Plains Kennel Club—Patricia M. CruzHockamock Kennel Club, Inc.—NancyFiskHoosier Kennel Club, Inc.—Karl H.KreckHouston Kennel Club, Inc.—Ms. CarolA. Williamson

Huntington Kennel Club, Inc.—GwenMcCullaghHutchinson Kennel Club, Inc.—BarbaraA. PennyIdaho Capital City Kennel Club, Inc.—Wyoma M. CloussIndianapolis Obedience Training Club,Inc.—Mrs. Marcia S. AdlerIngham County Kennel Club, Inc.—RitaJ. BiddleInland Empire Kennel Association,Inc.—Mrs. Margie FedderlyIrish Setter Club of America, Inc.—Karolynne McAteerIrish Water Spaniel Club of America—Jack McDanielIrish Wolfhound Club of America—Eugenia HunterItalian Greyhound Club of America,Inc.—Carole PlesurJapanese Chin Club of America—Carla J.RyanKalamazoo Kennel Club, Inc.—Joanne E.KinnellyKeeshond Club of America, Inc.—Mr.John D. SawickiKennel Club of Beverly Hills—ThomasPowersKennel Club of Buffalo, Inc.—MargaretDosterKennel Club of Northern New Jersey,Inc.—Dr. Suzanne H. HamptonKennel Club of Riverside—Sylvia A.ThomasKettle Moraine Kennel Club, Inc.—Jacquelyn J. FogelKomondor Club of America, Inc.—Michael HarmanLackawanna Kennel Club, Inc.—Ms.Virginia Van DorenLadies’ Dog Club, Inc.—Kathi BrownLake Shore Kennel Club, Inc.—DianaSkibinskiLakes Region Kennel Club, Inc.—Ms.Crecia C. ClossonLand O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.—JanCroftLangley Kennel Club—Ms. Dianne E.FranckLeonberger Club of America—DonJamesLexington Kennel Club Inc—Scott E.HolmesLos Encinos Kennel Club, Inc.—DavidM. PowersLouisiana Kennel Club, Inc.—Luis F.SosaManitowoc County Kennel Club, Inc.—Romana Arnold

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Marion Ohio Kennel Club, Inc.—LynnGarvinMaryland Kennel Club—Gary SarvinasMastiff Club of America, Inc.—RebeccaCampbellMensona Kennel Club, Inc.—John S.Fitzpatrick, D.V.M.Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—Jeannette NiederMid-Hudson Kennel Association, Inc.—Gayle BontecouMiniature Bull Terrier Club ofAmerica—Giselle SimondsMinneapolis Kennel Club, Inc.—RalphHogancampMississippi State Kennel Club—RoxanneHilsmanMississippi Valley Kennel Club—GretchenBernardiMonmouth County Kennel Club, Inc.—Harold E. PerryMount Bachelor Kennel Club—LynetteBlueMount Vernon Dog Training Club—Ruth CrumbMountaineer Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs.Rebecca S. StanevichMt. Baker Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs. JudithV. DanielsNashville Kennel Club—James EfronNational Beagle Club—Eddie DziukNational Capital Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs.Catherine B. NelsonNational Shiba Club of America—MaggiStrouseNaugatuck Valley Kennel Club—ViolaBurgosNebraska Kennel Club —Medora HarperNewfoundland Club of America, Inc.—David HelmingNewnan Kennel Club—Willie CrawfordNewtown Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs. DianeF. TaylorNisqually Kennel Club—R. H. HachtelNorfolk Terrier Club—Robert LachmanNorth Shore Kennel Club—Richard F.ColettiNorwich Terrier Club of America—BettyMcDonnellNova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverClub (USA)—Ms. Marile A. WaterstraatOakland County Kennel Club, Inc.—Michael SosneObedience Training Club of Hawaii,Inc.—Ms. Patricia C. ScullyOnondaga Kennel Association, Inc.—Daniel R. CunninghamOrange Empire Dog Club, Inc.—BurtonJ. Yamada

Otterhound Club of America—JoellenGregory, D.V.M.Ozark Kennel Club, Inc.—Mark A.ChambersPacific Coast Pekingese Club—StevenHamblinPapillon Club of America, Inc.—MissArlene A. CzechPasco Florida Kennel Club—Helen IngherPekingese Club of America—ElizabethTilley-PoolePembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America,Inc.—Mrs. Anne BowesPenn Ridge Kennel Club, Inc.—Dennis J.GallantPenn Treaty Kennel Club, Inc.—Robert W.GilmourPetit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club ofAmerica—Anne Gallant, Ph.D.Pharaoh Hound Club of America—Dominic P. CarotaPhiladelphia Dog Training Club, Inc.—Larry WilsonPlainfield Kennel Club—Amy Kiell-GreenPlum Creek Kennel Club of Colorado—William E. EllisPoodle Club of America, Inc.—MaryEllen FishlerPort Chester Obedience Training Club,Inc.—Robert A. AmenPortland Dog Obedience Club, Inc.—James PrimmerPortland Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs. JoanSavageProgressive Dog Club—William H. BlairPug Dog Club of America, Inc.—Michelle R. AndersonPuyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, Inc.—Frances StephensRamapo Kennel Club—Jeffrey D. BallRichmond Dog Fanciers Club, Inc.—JanM. RitchieRio Grande Kennel Club—NancyO’NealRockford-Freeport Illinois KennelClub—Ronald H. MenakerRogue Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—PaulBodevingRubber City Kennel Club—CathyGaidosSalisbury North Carolina Kennel Club—Bob BusbySamoyed Club of America, Inc.—Mr.John L. RonaldSan Antonio Kennel Club, Inc.—Nancy J.ShawSan Gabriel Valley Kennel Club—Anthony Vasquez

Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—Deborah A. BakerSanta Barbara Kennel Club, Inc.—AbbeR. ShawSanta Clara Valley Kennel Club, INC.—Audrey SuttonSanta Maria Kennel Club, Inc.—LaurenceJ. LibeuSaw Mill River Kennel Club, Inc.—Mr.Andrew I. KalmanashSawnee Mountain Kennel Club ofGeorgia—Darlene KelleySchipperke Club of America, Inc.—BettyJo PatrickScottish Terrier Club of America—HelenA. PrinceShenandoah Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—Sharyn Y. HutchensShoreline Dog Fanciers Association ofOrange County—Susan L. HamilSilky Terrier Club of America, Inc.—Tarianne TerrazasSilver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego—Nancy DandreaSioux Empire Kennel Club, Inc.—William BurggraafSir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc—William J. FeeneySkyline Kennel Club, Inc.—Gloria ShaverSouth County Kennel Club, Inc.—Graafin Ginger M. LeeuwenburgSouth Hills Kennel Club—Raymond P.HarringtonSouth Jersey Kennel Club, Inc.—Mrs.Linda B. WillsonSouth Shore Kennel Club, Inc.—LindaC. FlynnSouth Windsor Kennel Club—Margarette(Peggy) WampoldSoutheast Arkansas Kennel Club—RickyBlackmanSouthern Adirondack Dog Club, Inc.—John V. IoiaSouthern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc.—Lee ArnoldSpartanburg Kennel Club, Inc.—LonnieCarrollSpinone Club of America—Karen LuckeySpokane Kennel Club—Tina TruesdaleSpringfield Kennel Club, Inc.—Dr.Thomas M. DaviesSt. Bernard Club of America, Inc.—KitA. BostromSt. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc.—Deborah J. WilkinsStaffordshire Bull Terrier Club ofAmerica—Jenny MerrittStandard Schnauzer Club of America—Dr. Harvey Mohrenweiser

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Westbury Kennel Association, Inc.—Geraldine JaitinWestchester Kennel Club—Ronald W.ReadmondWestern Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.—Ann YuhaszWhidbey Island Kennel Club Inc—Colleen McDanielWindham County Kennel Club, Inc.—Frederick R. VogelWoodstock Dog Club, Inc.—RosannSexton

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Delegates MeetingDecember 13, 2013

The Chair called the meeting to order at10:00 am. He thanked Jim Crowley andto the Board candidates for the Forum. The National Anthem was played.

The Chair introduced the persons seatedwith him on the dais: Chairman, AlanKalter; Vice-Chairman, Dr. WilliamNewman; Doris Abbate, ProfessionalRegistered Parliamentarian; Jim Crowley,the Executive Secretary, and Kelli AnnWillis, the court reporter. The Executive Secretary read the reporton the Nominating Committee and areport on an additional nomination.

Mr. Crowley: Pursuant to Article VIII ofthe Charter and Bylaws of the AmericanKennel Club, the NominatingCommittee: Dominic P. Carota, Chair,Pharaoh Hound Club of America; JamesM. Ashton, Obedience Training Club ofRhode Island; Robert D. Black, HatboroDog Club; Constance Butherus, AfghanHound Club of America; Marcy L.Zinger, Sun Maid Kennel Club ofFresno; appointed by the Board ofDirectors at the July 2013 meeting, hasnominated the following Delegates ascandidates for such vacancies on theBoard of Directors as are to be filled atthe next annual meeting of the Club onMarch 11, 2014. There are threevacancies for the Class of 2018. Dr.Charles J. Garvin, Dalmatian Club ofAmerica; Ronald H. Menaker,Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club;Patricia C. Scully, Obedience TrainingClub of Hawaii. Pursuant to Article VIII of the Bylaws ofthe American Kennel Club, the followingDelegate has been endorsed in writingby the required number of its Delegatesas a candidate for the vacancies on theBoard of Directors for the Class of 2018to be filled at the next annual meeting ofthe Club on March 11, 2014: James R.Dok, Gig Harbor Kennel Club.

Mr. Sprung: The Bylaws provide thatnominations may not be made from thefloor; therefore, nominations closed onNovember 15, 2013. In accordance withthe Delegate Standing Rule, eachcandidate is allowed three minutes to

address the Delegate body. Gina DiNardowill indicate when the three minuteshave expired. Candidates will speak inalphabetical order, and no questions fromthe floor will be entertained. The Chair introduced the candidates forthe Class of 2018.

James R. Dok representing the GigHarbor Kennel Club, spoke as follows: "Where did everybody go?" "Why arethe AKC's dog show Conformationentries diminishing?" "Why are the litterregistrations dropping?" "What really hashappened to this organization so many ofus profess to be loyal towards?"Mismanagement? Misdirection? Lackingsound governance? Not really. What has occurred is worsethan those often contested, especiallywithin this group setting, with thefoundation of our "core constituency"and business principals. Who are we?More importantly, why?Some would argue, while attempting torewrite history, that our market share hasbeen taken from us by many other formsof dog registration entities, most forprofit! Some would argue that it is dueto the economy, not at all, or at any level.AKC, with all of its governance, stood by,for the better part of the past two years,simply taking ourselves for granted. Thishas to stop and soon! The solutions are obvious to a few. Weeither take market away from others, orwe make markets that are unique to us,and stand the test of fulfilling that newAKC Brand.My dog life has been immenselyrewarding at all levels. My professionallife has been dead centered on turningproblems around. I have a track recordfor that business acumen. Those of uswho are passionate with being on point,often bring a stable sense of leadership tothe table.How can we be so successful reachingout to the very constituency we aspire toenjoy, with AKC CHF, or AKC Reunite,two highly successful assets, and yetignore the very foundation of ourbusiness? Public Relations co-mingled withMarketing, while believing AKC needsto be recognized as all things to all dogs,reflects who we are truly. The returns onthat mission, that business platform areenormous!

I have many friends on the Board ofDirectors, and in this room, people I haveimmense respect towards. Sometimes itrequires an infusion of another, renderinga new aspect of identifying problems;developing real solutions that work, andthose that we can follow through withand be held accountable at the sametime.I appreciate your support with your votein March, and certainly all of your callswith any issues that you have on yourmind.Thank you. (applause)

The Chair introduced Dr. J. CharlesGarvin, representing the Dalmatian Clubof America, who spoke as follows: Thank you, Dennis. As I offer myservices as a candidate for the AKCBoard, you may ask why I should beconsidered. Here are several reasons. Ihave an extensive background in theSport. In 1965, I got our family's firstDalmatian, starting in Obedience. Sheand I went on to a successful career inJunior Showmanship, including winningthe finals at Westminster. That was just acouple of years ago. (laughter) In theConfirmation ring, she was the topwinning female Dal for five years. Fromher, we have bred nearly 90 champions,including some of the top winners andproducers in breed history. Most of thedogs I showed myself, and that probablywas the most fun I have ever had withdogs. In my heart, I'm a breeder, anexhibiter and an owner-handler. I have been involved as a leader in manyorganizations, both in and out of dogs. Iam serving my 14th year as the presidentof the Dalmatian Club of America; myfifth year as president of the MarionOhio Kennel Club, and more than 30years on each board. I serve on theboards of the AKC Canine HealthFoundation, Dalmatian Club of AmericaFoundation, and the Marion CommunityFoundation. For 25 years, I was presidentof the Smith Clinic, a 75-physician grouppractice. I have taken advanced studies inmanagement, and I'm a CertifiedPhysician Executive. I continue topractice full-time as an ophthalmicsurgeon. I've been a Delegate since 1990,overlapping with my mother, Betty, whowas a Delegate for 14 years, and I have

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been judging for 33 years, including atthe Dalmatian National for the seventhtime this spring. This wide backgroundhas given me the perspective to be ableto see an issue from many differentangles. Being able to consider and valueall points of view, to realize there arealways several ways to solve ourproblems, and to be able to see the bigpicture is essential to being a successfulBoard member. Serving on the AKC Board for 12 years,I have always been impressed with thehuge amount of data and informationthat we learn. The great challenge, andtalent I can contribute, is to evaluate newproposals and ideas in the context of thevast mountain of information we have,the historical heritage of AKC and ourbest expectations for our future. Thereare, and there needs to be, several boldstrategies and tactics that will be requiredfor AKC to survive in that future. The AKC Board and the Delegate bodyare filled with remarkable people, andI'm proud to have been a part of thisgroup. I have learned so much fromsitting here, from sitting in the Delegatecommittee meetings, and from sitting inthe Board room. It is a privilege to behere, and I hope I can offer something ofvalue by continuing to serve you on theAKC Board. Thank you. (Applause)

The Chair introduced Ronald H.Menaker, representing the Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club, whospoke as follows:Good morning, Mr. President andDelegates. I am delighted to be on thisstage once again before this esteemedbody as a Committee-nominatedcandidate for the Board of Directors ofthe American Kennel Club. I have manyyears of experience working with and forthis organization and Sport. I have beenactively involved in dogs for over 40years, as a breeder, Delegate, Chairman ofthe AKC, Show Chairman and Judge.My candidacy is a reflection of mydevotion to the Sport that has given meso much joy over the years. Even though I am by all accounts aveteran of the Fancy, I like to remindpeople, I came into this Sport as an eagerand uninitiated dog owner with a puppyfrom an unknown breeder. Because ofthat, I carry with me a respect for our

constituency and our continuing need toembrace the general public. In the past few decades, AKC has facednew challenges which we began toaddress during my tenure as Chairman,and we are seeing our efforts bear fruit.Thanks to enhancements to ourprograms, hundreds of thousands of newpeople are experiencing, learning andeven 'liking" AKC. As a team-oriented leader,I am one of the most qualified candidatesto help the Board keep the momentumgoing to achieve positive change. I am well-versed in financial andoperations management, after a longcareer at JP Morgan. While on the Board,in partnership with management andStaff, I primed the organization foralternative revenue streams in licensing,sponsorships and affinity marketingwhich accumulated more than $100million over 15 years. These initiativesultimately permitted us to set financialreserves to secure our future. I have a hands-on work style that hasbenefited AKC. For example, in 2003, Ispent three months in the Raleigh office,working side-by-side with managementand Staff to solve an operation crisiswhen the new registration systemcrashed. I assembled a new team of ITexperts to restore working order. Expectthe same level of dedication andcommitment from me, if you elect me tothe Board. We must keep our sights on the fact thatregistration is now less than 40 percentof revenue, and outside corporatefunding is shrinking. Let's continuebuilding strategies to reinvigorate theSport and create value for dog lovers.Let's keep up with changes in themarketplace by developing new forms ofrevenue to diversify our programs andservices for our core constituents andpublic. As you consider your vote, please lookupon my candidacy as a balance of solidexperience - in the Sport and thebusiness world - and a voice for progress.I believe that while we absolutely mustrespect and honor traditions, we mustembrace the future. We have to innovatein order to preserve what we hold dear.As a member of your Board of Directors,you can count on me to turn ourchallenges into opportunities. Thank youvery much.

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The Chair introduced Patricia Scully,representing the Obedience TrainingClub of Hawaii, who spoke as follows:Mr. Chairman, Mr. President, FellowDelegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I havesome good news for you. As ElizabethTaylor said to her 8th husband, “Do notworry. I will not be keeping you thatlong.”I am honored to be a candidate of theNominating Committee for the AKCBoard of Directors Class of 2018.I have frequently attended venues inCompanion Events and Performance. Iam a strong supporter of the total dog -titles before the dog’s name and after thedog’s name.The primary goals of the AKC shouldbe: To protect the rights of all dogowners. This involves fighting breedspecific legislation, and mandatoryspay/neuter laws. If we lose the right toown and breed dogs, all other issues willbe insignificant. The barbarians areknocking at the door; and, this is onebattle we must win. We have to increaseregistrations, and stop the severe decline.We should be accountable to the needsof our breeders, club members, judges,exhibitors, and all members of the fancy. These are our customers. And somethingvery important to me personally – wehave to keep open and improve the linesof communication and trust among theboard, AKC staff, delegate body, and thefancy. I am a team player, and a consensusbuilder. I am asking you to vote for PatScully because: I possess expertise andknowledge in several areas, and am ableto offer various viewpoints. I have manyyears' experience in the corporatebusiness world. I am retired, and have thetime to devote to the Board. I amdedicated and committed to TheAmerican Kennel Club. We need to think out of the box and notdo business as usual, or we will go theway of the dinosaurs. If a corporation hascash flow problems with reducedrevenues, the business model must beleaner and more efficient if theenterprise is to remain profitable. Pleasevote for Pat Scully for stability and longrange planning. And let’s alwaysremember, “Dogs are not our whole lives;but, they are what make our lives whole.”Thank you.

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The Chair reported on the passing ofHarvey Mueller on September 29th. Hewas the Delegate of the Olympic KennelClub since January 16th, 1993. Jim Crowley to read the names of theDelegates seated since the last meeting. Dr. Deborah Baker, to represent SantaAna Kennel ClubLinda K. Barr, to represent Winston-Salem Dog Training ClubRebecca Campbell to represent MastiffClub of AmericaTimothy Carrion, to represent AmericanChesapeake ClubJames Duane Ellis, Sr., to represent JaxonKennel ClubMargie Fedderly, to represent InlandEmpire Kennel AssociationBarbara Steinbacher Dalane, to representGarden State All-Terrier ClubDr. Bryant C. Freeman, to representClumber Spaniel Club of AmericaSteven Hamblin to represent PacificCoast Pekingese ClubMedora Harper, to represent NebraskaKennel ClubNancy J. Hedges, to represent SalinaKennel ClubDavid A. Helming, to representNewfoundland Club of AmericaDarlene Kelley, to represent SawneeMountain Kennel Club of GeorgiaAmy Kiell-Green, to represent PlainfieldKennel ClubMichael L. McClay, to represent GreatBarrington Kennel ClubSandy-Sue McClure, to representPensacola Dog Fanciers AssociationJohn F. McCullagh, to representBlennerhasset Kennel ClubBarbara A. Penny, to representHutchinson Kennel ClubGeraldine M. Shastid, to representPanhandle Kennel ClubJohn S. Tabor, to represent VacationlandDog ClubBruce Van Deman, to represent EnglishToy Spaniel Club of AmericaJanet B. Van Wormer, to representDoberman Pinscher Club of AmericaMarilyn R. Vinson, to representSoutheastern Iowa Kennel ClubTami B. Worley, to represent ClackamasKennel ClubLetisha Wubbel, to representAffenpinscher Club of AmericaAnn Yuhasz, to represent Western

Reserve Kennel Club.

The following Delegates, who wereattending their first meeting sinceapproval, were introduced from the floor.Dr. Deborah Baker, to represent SantaAna Kennel ClubRebecca Campbell to represent MastiffClub of AmericaTimothy Carrion, to represent AmericanChesapeake ClubBarbara Steinbacher Dalane, to representGarden State All-Terrier ClubMargie Fedderly, to represent the InlandEmpire Kennel AssociationDebby Fowler, to represent Trinity ValleyKennel ClubDr. Bryant C. Freeman, to representClumber Spaniel Club of AmericaDiane Fyfe, to represent East TennesseeRetriever ClubSteven Hamblin to represent PacificCoast Pekingese ClubMedora Harper, to represent NebraskaKennel ClubDarlene Kelley, to represent SawneeMountain Kennel Club of GeorgiaAmy Kiell-Green, to represent PlainfieldKennel ClubC. Edward Lane, to represent GreaterHickory Kennel ClubJohn F. McCullagh, to representBlennerhasset Kennel ClubJohn S. Tabor, to represent VacationlandDog ClubEllen Tallon-Carr, to represent AnatolianShepherd Dog Club of AmericaJanet B. Van Wormer, to representDoberman Pinscher Club of AmericaTami B. Worley, to represent ClackamasKennel ClubAnn Yuhasz, to represent WesternReserve Kennel Club.

The minutes of the September 10, 2013Delegates meeting were approved.

The North Country Kennel Club waselected a member of the AmericanKennel Club.

The Chairman gave his report as follows:Thank you, Dennis. Good morning,fellow Delegates. Everyone who has everproduced a litter of puppies knows thatthis time of year brings holidays cardsfrom puppy buyers with heartwarmingphotos and most-welcome news aboutthe progress and antics of those puppies

during the year. The cards are bothinformative and inspiring as the breederconsiders their accomplishments andwhat they hope to achieve in the year tocome. With that as my guidance, I will firstshare some news about this year. As Imentioned in my November report, thisis the year of relentless positive action.The dozens of initiatives and innovationsoutlined in that report, along with anumber of others throughout the year,have yielded growth in several areas.Assuming December achieves budgetedlevels, we expect to have strongerrevenue in 2013 than 2012, reaching $58million this year. Staff managed expensesextremely well, which should yield anoperating profit also stronger than 2012and should be approximately $7 millionin 2013. Our balance sheet is also strongwith good investment performance andprudent protection of cash flow. The American Kennel Club has grownin participation by clubs and exhibitorsduring 2013. Forty-six new clubs choseto join the American Kennel Club,bringing the total to 5,090 licensed andmember clubs. Those 5,090 clubs created341 events, new events, for a total of22,750 events this year, the largestnumber in the history of the AmericanKennel Club. Exhibitors participatedmore than ever bringing 25,323 newentries through October for a projectedtotal of about 3.2 million this year. Also,the largest number in the history of theAmerican Kennel Club. Breedrecognition continues to grow and thefully recognized breeds and varieties upby three for a total of 190 and FSS addedone for a total of 64. However, as good asour overall performance has been thisyear, we do have several significant areasof concern. Participation in confor-mation, obedience and rally declined inthe past year. As I stated in my November report, theissues impacting our sport today havebeen clearly identified and discussed.They can be collected into threecategories: Societal, economic andlegislative. While the apparent reasons aresimple to discover, the solutions aresignificantly more complex. It will takevery sophisticated marketing to achieveour goal of bringing more participants toour events and more members to ourclubs. We are not only up for addressing

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it, we are capable of delivering it. Our litter and individual dogregistrations continue to decline,although at a much reduced rate. Someprogress is being made, but we still havemuch work to do. We have initiatedsome programs to help breeders and wehave several in development. The AKCBreeder of Merit now has 10,000 partic-ipants. These are breeders who aremembers in AKC clubs, participate inAKC events and adhere to the health testguidelines of their parent clubs andregister their liters with AKC. Thisprogram has contributed significantly tohelping slow the decline of litterregistrations. We are currently evaluatingprograms that will impact the other 80percent of breeders who registered litterswith American Kennel Club, but do notqualify for the Breeder of Merit program.In addition, we added Breeder of the Yearrecognition for 12 sports this year, a cleardemonstration of the importance ofbreeders. An important aspect of litter registrationis expanding the base of educatedbreeders. Today marks the inaugural AKCBreeder-to-Breeder seminar, anopportunity to learn from the experts asthey share the thinking behind theirsuccessful breeding programs. Theworkshops start today across the streetand will be available on AKC.org in thenear future. And, yes, you will be able toattend this afternoon as the programrepeats in the afternoon. In addition tomentors, the most valuable resource abreeder can have is a veterinarian withan expertise in reproduction. We haveformed a strategic alliance with theTheriogenology Foundation and theSociety of Theriogenology to helpensure future repro vets for breeders byfunding the first ever residencies in smallanimal reproduction in the United States.We currently have a proposal fromAuburn University, the University ofCalifornia-Davis and the University ofPennsylvania for residencies beginningwith the 2014 academic year. Helping breeders find homes for theirpuppies and buyers find puppies for theirhomes is the goal of the newly-expandedeffort behind the complete redesign ofthe AKC online breeder Classifieds,making this resource the go-to place forprospective puppy buyers. We will belaunching the new site, complete with a

new name and a strong marketingprogram, later in 2014. Makingindividual dog registration more desirableto the general public is a primary focus.We know that communicating AKC'sGood Works increases the likelihood ofregistration by about 4 percent. We willcontinue to tell that powerful story aspart of the registration process. Inaddition, we are exploring a newconcept that adds value to registration,one which has a direct benefit to the dogand the owner, beyond participating inevents. We will be testing that in 2014. We arereaching out to the 99 million dogowners who have not discovered us yet,through a variety of communicationopportunities. This year we added amillion friends we didn't have beforethrough our records on Facebook andour blog, AKC Dog Lovers. We arebeginning to drive our story throughexciting new content, including videos,and one you will see later today, and anew website called Woofipedia.com,aimed squarely at the 99 million. If youhave not been to Woofipedia.com, Iencourage you to check it out. As wepersevere for responsible and reasonabledog legislation, our new friends will helpprotect our rights to own and breed ourdogs. We have begun to see that in thenumber of legislators who have signedup to be Honorary Chairs for the AKCMeet the Breeds in New York, up 25 thisyear, to 113. Our way forward in 2014 demandsdelivering true customer focus for bothour current and potential customers;unleashing greater innovationthroughout everything we do; creatingrelevance and motivation in everythingwe offer; and continuing and improvingupon our good works. We plan to useevery effort to do all of that bychallenging ourselves every day to do theright thing, not the easy thing, ineverything we do. I am positive we cando that. And as Ellen DeGeneres says, itmakes a big difference when you staypositive. Thank you. (applause)

Mr. Kalter: Just a few other comments. Asyou know, Dr. Newman has served themaximum two consecutive terms andwill be leaving the Board in March. Ihave come to know Dr. Bill and I want

to share a few words about the Boardmember who single handily raised thebar for men's fashion for the entire AKC. (applause)

Mr. Kalter: Dr. Bill, for your dedicatedservice during those eight years, whichincluded serving as Board Liaison to theDelegate Health Committee, Chair ofthe Appeals Committee, member of theBoard Compensation Committee and asVice Chairman of the Board, we thankyou. For arranging the largest off-site exhibitof the AKC art collection currently ondisplay at your good friend's home,which just happens to be thePennsylvania governor's residence, whereour art will be viewed by thousands ofdog lovers, we thank you. For your dedication to your belovedbreed, the Mastiff, and your service tothe Mastiff Club of America for 45 years,which included serving as president, vicepresident, secretary, show chair,newsletter editor and delegate, we thankyou. For your never-ending commitment tocanine health, including serving on theAKC Canine Health Foundation boardfor eight years and as Chairman of theDelegate Canine Health Committee, wethank you. For your partition over the years as amember in two all-breed clubs, we thankyou. For your dedication to finding foreverhomes for every dog through your workwith the Bedford County HumaneSociety and Mastiff Rescue, includingthe rescue who lives with you today, wethank you. For your exemplary performance asconformation judge with an eye for agood dog and a twinkle in your eye forevery exhibitor, which always makesyour ring both educational andenjoyable, we thank you. For being a responsible, successful Mastiffbreeder, producing the three-timeNational Specialty winner and forexemplifying the AKC Code ofSportsmanship, as an exhibitor of Mastiffsand the top-winning English Foxhoundand Alaskan Malamute, we thank you. For being a supporter and helpful advisorto Staff, we thank you. And for being a mentor, a soundingboard and friend, I personally thank you.

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Please join me in thanking Bill forshowing us what it means to be theDog's Champion. (prolonged standing ovation)

Mr. Sprung gave the President's report asfollows:Because breeders are the heart, soul andfoundation of our Sport, we are proud torecognize their contributions with anenhanced Breeder of the Year program.We now award breeders in eachCompanion and Performance sport inaddition to Conformation. TheConformation Breeder of the Year willbe announced on Sunday during theAKC Eukanuba National Championship.It is my pleasure to announce for thevery first time the 2013 Breeders of theYear in Companion and Performance:Herding - Rebecca BeckmannRally - Elaine BrentAgility - Janice DemelloHound Field Events - Robert HartmanEarthdog - Harriet HaydonRetriever Field Events - Mary HowleyObedience - Yvonne PieferLure Coursing - Donna andLarryRichardsPointing Breed Field Events - Katie andTom TazzaCoonhounds - Terry VanceTracking - Amy and William VoseSpaniel Field Events - Gary Wilson

All of these Breeders of the Year willreceive a beautiful rosette with theirnames framed in this manner from thePerformance and CompanionDepartments. (applause)

Mr. Sprung: I have another item to sharewith you. Thank you to the entire Board,Steve Gladstone in particular, for makingthis motion, Lee for seconding theBoard’s unanimous action to honor oneof our own is appreciated. For those ofyou interested in knowing what reallyhappens in the board room, this was thefirst time I wanted to leap across thetable and give Steve a kiss.Delegates, please remain until theconclusion of the meeting. We havesomething special later on.

Peter Farnsworth, gave the FinancialReport as follows:…And thank you, Bill [Newman], for

being a challenging Board member and awelcoming Board member to the financeteam. You never let me get away withanything. I appreciate it. Well, we’ll review the “holiday figures”I'm calling them today, since there is aholiday theme here. These are year-to-date results throughthe end of November we are going to gothrough, and as we have done in the past,I'm going to be up here at the end of theDelegates meeting to receive anyquestions you have. This is, of course,because of our limited time; It has to besomewhat of a summary presentation. Sowe are here to answer any questions youhave. I'm also available at any timesubsequent to this. So the good news on several fronts, really,we have nothing but good news really totalk about today. Revenues YTD versus 2012 are up $2.4million. Expenses YTD are down by $2.1million. Net operating income, as aresult, improved four and half million forthe eleven months. Investment gains dueto the benefits of the diversifiedportfolio, investment guidance and healthof a good stock market, are up $11million in that same period of time. Andit was up vs. the year before that, whichwas itself up $6 million. So it really hasbeen about a $ 17 million netimprovement in the last two years. Netincome is $18 million versus $6 millionthis time last year. So that is good news. Tall revenue numbers: So what happenedto those revenues and why did we seethis improvement, even in a decliningperiod of time for numbers ofregistrations? Well, the registration fee forall of 2013 has been $30. And as weknow in 2012, it was introduced, so itdidn't have the full effect in 2012. So itwas sort of a gradual effect that gave us alift. We easily cleared expectations forrevenue numbers versus our budget, eventhough we are expecting lower numberson registrations (numbers of litters anddogs) and we improved versus that.Registration dollars are $1.2 millionabove where they were in 2012 as aresult of those factors. And then we jumped over other last yearin a number of other revenue areas.Revenues for AKC Reunite alsoimproved this year, and as you knowAKC Reunite is a significant contributorto our bottom line.

Let's talk about costs, which are alwaysdepressing at this time of year. “Best tolet sleeping dogs lie” is the way weapproached this one. Controls have keptwage-growth dormant. We have had aquiet pension climate and due to themachinations of the federal government,we were able to reduce the amount ofmoney that we were forced to add to ourpension funds this past year. This was truefor the whole United States, not just forus. But as I think I said at the lastmeeting, there had been a very aggressiveattempt to restore whole pensions,pension liabilities all around the UnitedStates, and it was just straining too manycorporate budgets, so the federalgovernment reduced that fairly aggressiverequirement it had imposed really justtwo years before. Overall, controlling costs brought costsdown $2.1 million, just keeping an eyeon other things, with upward pressuregenerally in this market on wages andother costs, but with all of that, net-net,we were able to keep costs down $2.1million vs. Last year. The balance sheet is what I call “strong”.We are enjoying today some of thesegains that we were lucky enough to havein the investment market and ourunfunded pension liability has dropped(as a result of both rising interest rates,and because of the improvements in ourpension portfolio that has been investedseparately). And so it has given us astronger balance sheet. But things maychange. But we are alert to new threats aswell as new opportunities and youshould know we have a strong balancesheet as we move forward to these otherchallenges. Summary comments: The season'sgreeting us well. Good news all around.Seasons do change. So we don't expectthe stock market to always keep going up$18 million a year. And you can take thatas an investment advice from me if youwould like: It will go down. We have asolid balance sheet again, much improvedfrom where it was just a few years ago,but the lesson of a just a few years ago isthat things do change and the balancesheet can quickly move into a negativedirection quickly. We are alert to newopportunities in the New Year. As I was remarking when I was pullingthis together, I want to remind you alleven in finance we know the holidays is

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not all about revenues and costs. This isnothing new to any of you. It is all aboutwhy we do things: for the good of allpeople and for the canine/human bondwhich is terrific. And we want tocelebrate that, too. So Happy Holidays toeverybody. Thank you. (applause)

The Chair called on Christopher Walker,Assistant Vice President of Social Mediaand Communications, and Hillary Prim,Director of Public Relations who sharedtwo new videos and introduced theBailey Awards, which honor clubs fortheir achievements. Mr. Walker: Well, first off, we just wantedto come before you and say thanks for allof the help and support, particularly oureffort to expand audience andengagement within our social mediachannel. We are very grateful and inparticular to the ones of you that are onFacebook everyday supporting andsharing our message. It is just reallyappreciated. So we would like to show alittle thank you video that we puttogether for all of you that leads into oneof our marketing initiatives for next year.(Video shown) (applause)

Mr. Walker: What we want to say is thatthis is just the first step of a longercampaign to market breeders andpromote our sport. Social media is agreat way to awareness, and if ourawareness can grow into interest and wesee people start to engage with us andlike us, then we can turn that into theintent, and ultimately an action to attendour events, to buy our products, or tojust get involved with us. That is reallythe goal here. So on the awareness level,we are reaching 5 million people eachand every week via social media. On theinterest level, we are reaching over 1million, about 1.2 across all socialchannels, and we intend to go after theintent and the action next year. So this isjust the start of something, somethingvery special and we are very grateful forthat. So my father taught me a goodlesson as a child, he said, boy, if you eversay thanks to something, you shouldalways follow it up with an ask. So Ithink what we want to do here is reallyjust show that this is us, this is all of us, soto channel another Irish, Catholic, ask

not what the AKC will do for you, butwhat together we can do to further themission of the AKC. So part of what ourgoals are for 2014 is to really start tomarket the sport and to really start tomarket the breeders because we have todrive people to them and we haveencourage more people to breed. Sowhat we want to show now is a breedervideo, and what the ask here is, for otherpeople to come forward and tell us yourstories, tell us your stories of what gotyou involved in the sport, what got youinto breeding, offer advice and education.We have an incredible subject matter, andwe feel video tells our story the best way.So I'm going to ask all of you tovolunteer after this to see who wouldwant to be part of the next couple ofvideos. (Video plays)

Mr. Walker: So who is next? Our goal isto find people in your clubs and bringthem forward. I will ask them to telltheir stories. It's the only way we canturn things around. That is the only waywe can improve the numbers of peoplein the sport, and we have to do ittogether. Our final piece is to say thanksto some of the people that have reallyhelped us this year and moved somemajor milestones forward. So we areintroducing a new award to the Delegatebody, the Bailey Awards named after ourmascot, Bailey. So I'm going to askHillary Prim, our Public RelationsDirector, to come up and hand out theawards. To give you a little backgroundon this, this will be the first year, and itwill be carrying on from 2014. Our first award today is for “BestPromotion of a National Specialty”,which is awarded to the club or clubmember who best spread the word abouttheir breed and their national specialty.This year's award goes to the GermanShepherd Dog Club of America. (Ms.Prim presents this and the followingBailey Awards.)(applause).

Mr. Walker: Carmen Battaglia, will youaccept this award? So the GermanShepherd Dog Club of Americaorganized major press for their event, acelebration of the Club's 100thanniversary entitled a Century of Serviceto Mankind Honoring Military and

Service Dogs Among Others. Coverageof the event was picked up by mediaoutlets like the Philadelphia Inquirer. (applause)

Mr. Walker: Our next award is for BestClub Spokesperson, which is awarded tothe AKC club member who bestrepresents his or her club in the localand/or national media. And that awardfor 2013 goes to Jeffrey Ball, theDelegate from the Ramapo Kennel Club,New Jersey. (applause)

Mr. Walker: He's done wonderful things,particularly with RidgewoodResponsible Pet Ownership committeein New Jersey, organizing the microchipclinic that provided free microchips andimplantation and AKC Reuniteregistration for the first 75 dogs inattendance. As spokesperson for thecommittee, Jeff has promoted thecommittee's work on social media inmedia outlets like the Suburban Newsand the Ridgewood News. Thanks, Jeff. (applause)

Mr. Walker: Our next award goes to theBest Breeder Spokesperson, and the 2013Bailey goes to Patti Strand, the Delegatefrom the Dog Fanciers Association ofOregon. (applause)

Mr. Walker: This year Patti was quoted inthe Oregon News in a piece about thenew regulations established for breedersby the United States Department ofAgriculture, where she educated readersabout the practices of responsiblebreeders. Our next award goes to Best Club PublicRelations. It is given to the club thataccomplishes outstanding promotionalclub events in local and/or national press,and that Bailey goes to the Trap FallsKennel Club. (applause)

Mr. Walker: To follow up, Trap Falls,actually Chris Sweetwood also, we havean award that goes to Chris, an award forjust the great work that they have donewith AKC Reunite, the local clubsassisting the New Town canine unit,sending out a new police dog afterretirement of the previous police dog,with major media pick-ups in the New

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Town Beach, the Sheldon Herald and theSheldon Patch. (applause)

Mr. Walker: Just two more to go. Thisone is quite a big one. There will be a lotof applause for this. We want to thankour “Best new PR/Outreach program”and idea, which this year's Bailey goes tothe AKC Pet Disaster Relief Task Force,which consists of Ruth Crumb, MarilynCurrey, Susan La Croix Hamil, JudyHart, David Hopkins, Pat Laurens, CindyMiller, Becky Stanevich, Bob Urban, AnnWallin, Alan Kalter, Tom Sharp and DallasHarsa from AKC Reunite. We havemedals for you all, if you would like tocome up. (applause)

Mr. Walker: As you know, the Task Forceconceived of the new AKC Pet DisasterRelief Program, which was just localemergency management organizationsand being prepared during the first 72hours following a disaster. News of thefirst trailer appeared on WRAL and inthe News Record in North Carolina.Thank you all very much. (applause)

Mr. Walker: And our final award is for“Best Outreach to the General Public”,which is awarded to the club or clubmember that performs successfuloutreach to the general dog-lovingpublic. The 2013 Bailey goes to PeggyWampold, the Delegate from the SouthWindsor Kennel Club, a member of theConnecticut Dog Federation. (applause)

Mr. Walker: I'm going to have tosummarize Peggy's achievements thisyear. There are many, and I'm not toogood reading off a page. But Peggyvolunteers for the Connecticut DogFederation and rallied over 38 AKCKennel Clubs, presented an AKCshowcase of breeds in October at theConnecticut Pet Show. Photos of thedogs meeting the public were put in slideshows. Peggy also organized the annualMeet the Breeds presence inMassachusetts each year. We are just verygrateful for everything that you havedone, Peggy.

Ms. Wampold: I have to tell you the clubs

in Connecticut and Massachusetts allwork together to do these things. (applause)

Mr. Walker: And then just a final roundof applause for all of you, for all of thegreat work you have done. (applause) Mr. Sprung introduced Doug Ljungren,Vice President of Sports and Events andDr. Mary Burch, Director of our CanineGood Citizenship program to talk aboutthe launch of the AKC CommunityCanine.

Mr. Ljungren: Good morning. TheCanine Good Citizen program started in1989. It has grown now to a compre-hensive three-level program consisting ofAKC STAR Puppy; the CGC test,which is now a titling activity, and therecently introduced Community Caninetest, which can be thought of as theadvanced CGC, which carries the titleCGCA. We heard from many of theBoard candidates this morning aboutways that AKC can reach out to thegeneral dog-loving public. This programis one of the ways we can do it. And it isa program that we have had for 25 years.It has certainly been a successfulprogram, but I think it can become agiant program. And the giant has startedto stir in the last couple of years, withsome fresh thinking and a little moreenergy. There was an article in AKC Family Dogentitled Community Canine, the GoodManners Master's Degree. And there wasan article in Dog News. The CommunityCanine test has been very well received. Iwould like to share with you thebeginning of the Dog News article. Itsays, "It seems there is always a fun newevent in which members of the dog-owning public may participate, thanks toAKC. In addition to being a great wayfor owners to spend time with their dogs,the substantive training that these eventsrequire also enriches the other aspects ofliving with our four-legged friends. Forexample, the AKC recently developedguidelines for earning its latest title, theAKC Community Canine title.”The Sports Department views the CGCfamily of activities as a logical beginningstep into additional AKC activities. Thisis Dorice and her Soft Coated WheatenTerrier named Krista. Krista is the first

dog to earn the CGCA title. Dorice is aCGC evaluator. The following areDorice's comments from the Dog Newsarticle. She said, "The CGC programshould be part of the training that everyfamily dog receives. Its goals areattainable, the sequence is logically basedon age and appropriate behavior. Itbuilds dog and handler confidence, andthe bond that they share. STAR Puppy,CGC and CGCA are one of the bestways to introduce new owners to all theycan do with their dogs and attract newparticipants to AKC events. Many dogowners are so motivated after passing theSTAR Puppy or CGC test, that they takean additional obedience, rally or agilityclass with the hope of competing.”The CGC program provides anopportunity to reach many new dogowners that otherwise would neverconnect with AKC. Once thisconnection has been made, informationwill be provided to these owners that canpotentially result in more participation inAKC events and more association withAKC clubs. In order to tell you moreabout the CGC family of activities, Iwould like to introduce the individualthat is largely responsible for the successof the CGC program through herinsightful and skillful leadership - Dr.Mary Burch, Director of the CanineGood Citizen program. (applause)

Dr. Burch: Good morning. I’m heretoday to talk about my favorite topic inthe world—the American Kennel Club’sCanine Good Citizen program.My story began as many stories do,which is Once Upon a Time. Once upona time, before the internet, before I knewabout the American Kennel Club, beforeI knew about the benefits of trainingyour dog, and before I knew aboutresponsible breeders, when a belovedSiberian Husky died, we decided to getanother dog.My husband ultimately became what wecall a dog person, but at that time, heknew so little about the breed he saw ontelevision that he thought I should have,he had to write the name of the breedon a piece of paper. He said we weregoing on Saturday, and we were going toget a Bor-DERR Coll-lie.I don’t have to tell this audience aboutthe breed characteristics of Border

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Collies…if they don’t have jobs, they canbe maniacs, and so on. BEHOLD…theBorder Collie. But that’s not what I got.Here’s what I got.This is a purebred Border Collie. Fourmonths old, never been in a house, neverbeen in a car, had every parasite knownto man. Full of fears and phobias, thislittle dog had too many behaviorproblems to list. I’d never seen anythinglike it.I called a trainer who came and lookedat my puppy. He said, “you’ve made onemistake by getting this dog, don’t make asecond one by keeping him.” The traineroffered to go with me to do the verydifficult thing that he thought should bedone and then he said he’d help me findanother dog.The problem was, I’d already looked intothis puppy’s eyes and said, “You’re mydog now,” and he wasn’t going anywhere.I called a second trainer who said hecould indeed fix my dog, but this wouldneed to be a Board and Trainarrangement. He would keep my dog for6 weeks and I wasn’t permitted to watchthe sessions. Now, I didn’t know what hewas going to do, but I had a hunch itwasn’t going to involve a lot of cookiesand kind words.I called a third trainer. As luck wouldhave it, for me, the third time was thecharm. I ended up in the hands of anAmerican Kennel Club obediencetrainer. I took private lessons and groupclasses. I socialized my dog. And withinabout 2 years, Laddie had the AKC’sUtility Dog title. (applause)

Dr. Burch: American Kennel ClubObedience training saved my dog's life,and I believe in what we are doing inour clubs and our training classes all theway down to the bottom of my guts. Youknow, there are a lot of dogs and dogowners out there like me and Laddie, andfor them, we now have the Canine GoodCitizen program that provides awonderful starting point in training. Canine Good Citizen started in 1989.Since then, more than 600,000 dogs havepassed the CGC test. Canine GoodCitizen classes provide in-person trainingusing evidence-based procedures that weknow work. Canine Good Citizen hasbeen become and will remain the goldstandard of behavior for dogs in our

communities. In January 2013, we gavedog owners an option. They could have aCGC as a certificate only or CGC as anofficial title. We are not quite at the one-year mark and we already have morethan 15,000 dog owners who chose theCGC official title option. For 20 percentof those titles, the dog owners had hadno previous connection with theAmerican Kennel Club. So that meansthese dog owners registered or listedtheir dogs with AKC by getting an AKC,PAL or Canine Partners in order to getthe title. Canine Good Citizen testing has beenadopted by search and research groups,housing organizations, veterinarians,there is a Boy Scout merit badge relatedto CGC, and many therapy dog groupsuse CGC testing as a prerequisite. And ithas never been announced before, wejust found out, Delegates, you heard ithere first, we are extremely proud to tellyou that United States Department ofAgriculture will be using the CGC testwith dogs in America's airports, seaportsand mail facilities. (applause) These arethe dogs referred to as Detector Dogs. In 2009, we decided we needed to reachdogs and owners when the dogs werepuppies. We started AKC STARPuppy… STAR is an acronym thatstands for socialization, training, activity,(which is exercise), and responsibleowner… all of the things every puppyneeds to get started on the right paw inlife. In STAR Puppy, owners attend asix-weeks training class. When dogsgraduate from STAR, all puppies canreceive a gold medal from the AKC. The newest level of Canine GoodCitizen is AKC Community Canine.This is advanced CGC and owners canearn the CGCA title. We announced thisprogram in October and within five days,we sold out of three months' worth ofmaterials, showing the enthusiasm. Weare really looking forward to what isgoing to happen with CommunityCanine in 2014. To develop theCommunity Canine test, we observedthe data on 100 dogs in the community,so we can say that the test items areempirically derived. A major goal indesigning the test was to build a hardbridge to our other dog sports. So if youlook at No. 7, “leave it,” that actually isan item in rally. Walking on a loose leadis in both rally and obedience. And the

“stay” in AKC Community Canine isrelated to the pause table in agility. When you look at the three skill levelstogether, you can see that none of thetest items are random. Each skill areadirectly relates to the skills in the othertwo areas. So, for example, in STARpuppy, a very young puppy simply has totolerate distractions 15 feet away. By thetime he gets to CGC, he has to walktoward a distraction dog in a simulatedsetting like in a ring. In CommunityCanine, the dog has to walk by adistraction dog in a real situation such asin the community or at a crowded dogshow. So there you have the three levels ofCGC. One of the most important thingsabout CGC is how we can use theprogram to promote our clubs andtraining classes. For example, here are thebrochures for STAR, CGC andCommunity Canine. On the back, weprovide the dog owner with the link tofinding a local club. Earlier this pastsummer, on the CGC Find an Evaluatorpage, we listed clubs who offer STAR,CGC and Community Canine. If youwould like to have your club listed,please let us know. There are a few morethings we are doing to promote clubswho do STAR, CGC or AKCCommunity Canine training and testing.We also provide dog owners with thebrochure called Recognized Events. Thisbrochure gives a nice description in veryuser-friendly language about all activitiesin which new dog owners canparticipate. Finally, this is another new product thatwe have added to STAR, CGC andCommunity Canine. This says, “You areinvited to join an AKC club near you.”This brochure lists the top 10 benefits forjoining an AKC club. On this flyer, wesay, “At a AKC club near you, we canhelp you earn titles that show yourtraining accomplishments. Titles meanthat the dog you love is listed in theAKC records forever.” This invitation ishaving a good response for us; more dogowners are becoming interested intraining titles. So those are the threelevels of Canine Good Citizen. If youever have any questions or need helpsetting up STAR, CGC and CommunityCanine, I would be delighted andhonored to help you. Thank you verymuch.

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The Chair called on Carl Ashby whoshared information on the AKC PAC asfollows:Good morning. I would like to bringyou up to date on where we are in termsof the PAC, and tell you a little bit aboutwhat is coming up and ask for your helpas you go into your dues collection cycle.Let's harken back to 2012 when we hadthe President’s Challenge. Thanks to theefforts of folks in the room and thosewho aren't with us today, we raised$44,000 to support candidates. As a resultof the challenge we contributed $46,000to candidates with 80% of our supportedcandidates winning! We now have 72people in those various campaigns thatare now sitting in legislatures who shareour values. About 1,611 peoplecontribute to the AKC PAC. Weaveraged about $27 a person. This yearwas an “off ” year and we really didn'temphasize our PAC. In 2013 we wentlow key and collected about $14,000 forPAC. But, remember, PAC money doesyou no good unless you are supportingcandidates who support our positions sowe did contribute $22,000 to 34candidates. Our low key campaigninvolved 262 donors and their giftaveraged $53. But the fact is we have areally untapped potential out there. Manyof them sit in your clubs and all of theother clubs, 5,090 that were mentionedearlier today. As your Club sends out its dues noticesconsider a check off donation to thePAC.As you know there are strict rulesregarding record keeping and who candonate to our PAC. In order to assure wedot the I’s and cross the T’s I would askyou contact Government Relations.They will help you know how toproperly collect money with all of therequired FEC information, so that wecan get a head start on the 2014President's Challenge, which will kick offat the March meeting. Any contributionsthat your members chose to makethrough your due collection process willapply to your club's total, as you rise tomeet the challenge of 2014. So I willhope you take that back to your club.I will have recognitions of the 2012 and2013 PAC Pacesetter Clubs in Marchand details of the 2014 PresidentsChallenge.

Thank you!

There was a vote on the proposedamendment to Chapter 3, Section 22,Dog Show Classification of the RulesApplying to Dog Shows, which providesfor a Bred-by-Exhibitor Class for eachsex of each Miscellaneous Class breedconsistent with the requirements asdefined in Section 8. The amendmentwas brought forward by the AKC Staff.The amendment was read at theSeptember meeting. It was published intwo issues of the online Gazette. Therewas a standing vote with over 2/3 in theaffirmative and the amendment wasadopted, to be effective April 2014.

The Executive Secretary read theproposed amendment to Chapter 8,Section 9 of the Field Trial Rules andStandard Procedures for Pointing Breeds,which would allow a club at itsdiscretion to provide lower entry fees forJunior Handlers. The same wordingwould be added to the applicablesections of the Field Trial Rules applyingto Spaniels, Retrievers, Beagles,Dachshunds, and Basset Hounds. Theamendment was brought forward by thePerformance Events Staff. It will bepublished in two issues of the onlineAKC Gazette and will be voted on at theMarch 2014 meeting.

The Executive Secretary read theproposed amendment to Chapter 10,Sections 2 and 3 of the Field Trial Rulesand Standard Procedures for PointingBreeds, which would add specificationsregarding the individuals that may serveon an event committee when hearing aprotest regarding a dog's eligibility toenter a stake or class to help ensure theevents committee is impartial. Theamendment was brought forward by thePerformance Events department andapproved by the Board. It will bepublished in two issues of the onlineAKC Gazette voted on it at the March2014 meeting.

The following Delegates spoke duringNew Business:

Gretchen Bernardi, Delegate for theMississippi Valley Kennel Club, wantedthe Delegate body to know about thepassing of Delegate Connie Clapp.

Barbara Mann, Delegate for the DaytonDog Training Club, complimented DougLjungren and all of his Staff for thewonderful work that they are doing. Shealso complimented the AKC Staff forhelping a Junior quickly get a CaninePartner number so that she could enterthe Dayton Dog Training Club Trial

Patricia Laurans, Delegate for theGerman Wirehaired Pointer Club, spokeas follows:I'm speaking now for the trailer taskforce. Three months ago at ourSeptember meeting, we saw a presen-tation that kicked off the pet disastertrailer project. Today, thanks to you andyour clubs, we have monies and pledgesof well over $200,000. (applause)

Ms. Laurans: Six trailers have either beencompleted or are close to beingcompleted. This is wonderful. You guyshave done a great job. We hope that youand your clubs will continue to supportthe mission that helps to provide petdisaster trailers for areas that really needthem. We would like to thank AKCReunite for their commitment of$250,000 in matching funds and theirwonderful Staff. Dallas [Harsa] and Tom[Sharp] have been just unbelievable. Mostof all, we want to thank you, we want tothank your clubs. Please come and visitthe pet disaster trailer that will be on thefloor of the show, today, tomorrow andthe next day. Your support of this projectwill save the lives of people and theirdogs. To help the general public knowthat AKC and its clubs and the clubsmembers really care about dogs. Thankyou so very much.

Michael Houchard, Delegate for theConyers Kennel Club of Georgia,expressed his concern and his club'sconcern over the recent decision topartner with Petco for the administeringof the Canine Good Citizenshipprogram.

The Chair asked Mr. Ljungren torespond and he spoke as follows:Mr. Ljungren: I think we share acommon goal here and that is to get thiswonderful product that we have out to aswide of an audience as we can. So let me

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share with you how we have been doingtoward that end, the way we are goingabout it right now. Currently there areapproximately 3,600 STAR PuppyClasses offered in a year; 15 percent ofthose are offered by AKC clubs; 85percent are offered by somebody otherthan an AKC club. There are many areasof the country where AKC clubs simplydon't offer classes at all or don't offerthem on a consistent basis. There areabout 1,000 Member or Licensed clubs(excluding Specialties) that are licensedfor Obedience. 125 of these clubscurrently offer STAR Puppy or CGC.We wish more of our clubs would offerit. Mary has surveyed the clubs manytimes asking - Why don't more clubsoffer CGC testing? The answer was,because it doesn't count. In AKC lingothat means it is not a title. Well wechanged that this last year. Now it counts.We are watching to see if there are moreAKC clubs in fact offering it. There hasbeen a slight increase. Most recently, weare up to 18 percent of CGC testsoffered by AKC clubs. The STAR PuppyProgram currently tests about 13,000dogs a year. That is a lot of dogs. Butthere are millions of puppies born in theUnited States every year. From a businessand a public relations point of view, wehave to ask ourselves, is the currentsystem adequately reaching its targetaudience? Our market share is less than 1percent. Management believes thathaving STAR Puppy Classes in Petcostores provides an opportunity to reachmany new owners that otherwise wouldnot be engaged with AKC. With thisconnection, information will beprovided, as Mary just demonstrated, tothese owners. The CGC family ofactivities is an important means for AKCto get involved early in the life cycle ofthe dog, thus potentially resulting inlong-term membership in AKC clubsand participation in AKC events. (applause)

Carol Williamson, Delegate for theAmerican Cavalier King Charles SpanielClub, spoke for Perspectives as follows:The coordinator for the March issue ofPerspectives will be Sherry Wallis. Ourdeadline will be January 15th. We havehad quite a number of email requests toreprint certain articles from the last issue.If you want to do that, please email me,

and my address is in the front ofPerspectives. If you want to print anarticle, please do not put this on yourgeneral email list. Our articles areintended for our club members only. AndSherry has requested that I tell you, inparticular, think about your legislativeliaison. There are articles in this issue thatyour legislative liaison will be interestedin. Thank you.

Pamela Stacey Rosman, Delegate for theCanaan Dog Club of America, thankedthe Chairman for his words delineatingjust a few of Vice Chairman Dr. WilliamNewman's multifarious personal andprofessional accomplishments. She alsoexpressed concern over the absence oftelevision coverage at theAKC/Eukanuba National Championshipshow this year.

Frances Stephens, Delegate for thePuyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, spoke as aproud St. Bernard owner. She explainedthat she was speaking as a proud St.Bernard owner. That week, in New YorkCity, two St. Bernards were traveling allover the city being photographed. Theirnames are Rosy and Clarence. Rosy is aGrand Champion. They were beinghonored by the American MedicalCenters 2013 Top Dog Awards for thefirst official police comfort dogs for thework that they did last year in Newtownafter the Sandy Hook shootings.

Barbara Shaw, Delegate for the GreaterCollin Kennel Club, expressed her pridein the Greater Collin Kennel Clubwhich tried to celebrate its 40th birthdaythis past weekend, but was hit by an icestorm. She outlined her club's outreachefforts, including a website page for theirthree-show cluster that linked themtogether with their superintendents and aFacebook page. She also praised theCGC presentation made by Mary Birch.

Julian Prager, Delegate for the CentralFlorida Kennel Club, expressed concernsover the lack of television coverage forthe AKC/Eukanuba show. He also urgedAKC to partner with groups like 4-Hand arrange to promote CGC, as itwould increase our ability to work withthem on other issues.Bruce Voran, Delegate for the AmericanBoxer Club, expressed concern over

owners abusing the Service dogdesignation to fly with their dogs.

Sherry Wallis, Delegate for the AkitaClub of America, spoke about thedifficulty in promoting an event in a citylike Orlando where there are so manyattractions and conventions. She alsothought that there was a great benefit tohaving television coverage.

The Chair recognized Mary LouOlszewski, Delegate for the AmericanBloodhound Club, who emphasized theimportance of promoting the trailerproject.

Karen Spey, Delegate for the AmericanPointer Club, thanked the Board forreducing the fee for Juniors transferringon to papers and off papers and to put aJunior's name on a dog or remove aJunior's name from the dog will now costthat Junior $10.

Pam Goldman, Delegate for theChaparall Kennel Club, spoke as follows:I want to remind everybody here that weneed to vote for AKC CHF online. Weare behind in votes. We will get $10,000if everybody votes every day. If you havemore than one email address, you caneven make them up. I'm serious. I did it.Everybody here needs to go online andvote for AKC CHF.

The Chair introduced Alan Kalter.Mr. Kalter: One final remark. I'm alwaysimpressed and amazed at the passion anddedication in everyone connected withour Sport and with the American KennelClub, whether they be a judge or anexhibitor, breeder, Staff person, aDelegate. It is just inspiring to see it.Sadly, though, we lose some of thosepeople every year. And this year is wehave lost some very good people. Wewould like to take a moment, and weprepared a little tribute to those people,so they will be remembered. Thank you. (Video plays)

Mr. Sprung: We lost a lot of friends. Thatwas very special. This was Alan Kalter'sand Lee Arnold's idea, and Chris'sdepartment's made it a reality. Let'sremember our friends. Go home safely, but enjoy the dog showfirst.

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(Thereupon, the meeting was concludedat 12:50 p.m.)

The opinions expressed by the speakersmay not necessarily reflect those of TheAmerican Kennel Club.

Attention DelegatesNotice of MeetingThe next meeting of the Delegates will

be held at the Doubletree Newark AirportHotel on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, begin-ning no earlier than 9:00 a.m.

Delegates CredentialsDeborah Ashlock, Lawrence, KS,Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel ClubApril Clyde, Dagsboro, DE, CaliforniaAiredale Terrier ClubSharon Deputy, Fleetwood, PA, BerksCounty Kennel ClubAndrea Glassford, Ashtabula, OH,Detroit Kennel ClubVictoria Glickstein, Abington, PA, BrynMawr Kennel ClubMarianne Megna, Staten Island, NY,Staten Island Kennel ClubBarbara Norton, San Jose, CA, UpperSnake River Valley Dog Training ClubEreign H. Seacord, Ithaca, NY, WelshTerrier Club of AmericaCarol Shields, Holmdel, NJ, AmericanBelgian Malinois ClubDale Suzanne Tarbox, Canterbury, CT,Great Dane Club of AmericaBetty Winthers, Lynwood, WA, OlympicKennel Club

NoticeMs. Kimberly Neal (Aguanga, CA)

Action was taken by the Parson RussellTerrier Association of America for con-duct in connection with its June 21,2013, event. Ms. Neal was charged withabusive or foul language/verbal alterca-tion, impairing a club’s ability to retain asite, personal property damage, and dis-ruptive behavior at an event. The StaffEvent Committee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penaltyat a six month event suspension and a$1000 fine, effective September 30, 2013.

NoticeMs. Mary Pearson (Minneapolis, MN)

Action was taken by the WaukeshaKennel Club for conduct at its July 27,2013, event. Ms. Pearson was chargedwith failure to properly control a dog atan event. The Staff Event Committee

reviewed the Event Committee’s reportand set the penalty at a three monthAKC event suspension and a $500 fine,effective September 30 2013.

NoticeMs. Brenda Lott (Aurora, CO) Action

was taken by the Buckhorn Kennel Clubfor conduct at its October 27, 2013. Ms.Lott was charged with abusive or foullanguage/verbal altercation. The StaffEvent Committee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penaltyat a reprimand and $100 fine.

NoticeMr. Steve Burks (Utica, KY) Action was

taken by the United Beagle GundogFederation for conduct at its November 1,2013, event. Mr. Burks was charged with aphysical altercation. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penalty ata six month event suspension and a $300fine, effective November 1, 2013.

NoticeMr. William Hudson II (Newburgh,

IN) Action was taken by the UnitedBeagle Gundog Federation for conductat its November 1, 2013, event. Mr.Hudson was charged with a physicalaltercation. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s reportand set the penalty at a six month eventsuspension and a $300 fine, effectiveNovember 1, 2013.

NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended the followingindividuals from all AKC privileges for sixmonths and imposed a $500 fine, forrefusal to make their dogs and recordsavailable for inspection when requested.

Effective December 3, 2013Ms. Connie Kulik (Jeannette, PA)Multiple Breeds

Mr. Mark Kulik (Jeannette, PA)Multiple Breeds

Mr. James Voit (Burnett, WI) MultipleBreeds

MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting thesport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and itsaffiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine healthand well-being,work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSALAN KALTER, CHAIRMAN

DR. WILLIAM R. NEWMAN , VICE CHAIRMAN

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTS

GINA DINARDOAssistant Executive Secretary

MARK DUNNRegistration &

Customer Development

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

CONNIE PEARCYChief Information Officer

MARGARET H. POINDEXTERCompliance Division& General Counsel

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

WILLIAM ADAMSComputer Operations

AMY CHOUGrowth Strategy

KEITH FRAZIERAudit & Control

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

CHRISTOPHER WALKERSocial Media Outreach/

Communications

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

JAMES P. CROWLEYExecutive Secretary

DARYL HENDRICKSChief Operating Officer

PETER W. FARNSWORTHChief Financial Officer

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS

Class of 2014DR. CHARLES GARVIN

DR. WILLIAM R. NEWMANPATRICIA SCULLY

Class of 2015ROBERT A. AMEN

DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIASTEVEN D. GLADSTONE, ESQ.

Class of 2016PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

THOMAS S. POWERS, ESQ.

Class of 2017LEE ARNOLD

CARL C. ASHBY, IIIALAN KALTER

HARVEY M. WOODING

TRIAL BOARDS

APPEALS TRIAL BOARDRALPH DEL DEO, CHAIRBARBARA W. MIENER

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSDONALD BOOXBAUMLAURIE RAYMONDDANIEL SMYTHRITA BIDDLE

THERESA DOWELLJAN RITCHIE

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELM

EDD BIVINJAMES DOK

CHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, CHAIR

TIM CARWILEJOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

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NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended Ms. CharlotteChauvin (Hampton, VA) from all AKCprivileges for ten years and imposed a$2000 fine, effective June 3, 2013, forconduct prejudicial to purebred dogs,purebred dog events, or to the best inter-ests of The American Kennel Club basedon her violation of the AKC’s Judicial orAdministrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy. (MultipleBreeds)

NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended Ms. ElaineRichman (Houston, TX) from all AKCprivileges for five years and imposed a$2000 fine, effective July 22, 2013, forviolating the AKC’s Unauthorized use ofClub Funds Policy (Doberman Pinscher)

Proposed Amendment to Field TrialRules and Standard Procedures forPointing BreedsThe Performance Events staff has pro-

posed the following amendment toChapter 8, Section 9, of the Field TrialRules and Standard Procedures for PointingBreeds, to be voted on at the March 11,2014 Delegates Meeting.

CHAPTER 8Section 9. No Special Inducements A field trial-giving club shall not

accept an entry fee other than that pub-lished in its premium list or entry form,or in any way discriminate betweenentrants. No club or member of any clubshall give or offer to give any owner orhandler any special inducements, such asreduced entry fees, rebates, allowances forexpenses or other incentive of value for acertain number of entries. Except a club,at its discretion, may allow for a reducedentry fee for dogs handled by juniors.The reduced entry fee may only apply tospecific stakes or may apply to any stakein the trial. The reduced entry fee shallbe published in the premium list. A jun-ior is defined as someone less than 18years of age on the first day of the event.The junior must handle the dog in theevent to qualify for the reduced entryfee. If the dog is entered under this pro-vision but the junior does not handle thedog, the owner must pay the regularentry fee as published.

Proposed Amendment to Field TrialRules and Standard Procedures forPointing BreedsThe Board of Directors has brought

forward the following amendment toChapter 10, Sections 2 and 3, of theField Trial Rules and Standard Procedures forPointing Breeds to be voted on at theMarch 11, 2014, Delegates Meeting.

Chapter 10 - Protest Against DogsSection 2. If such a written protest isreceived, the Field Trial Committeeshall hold a meeting as soon as possible.In order to ensure impartiality, no personwho owns or co-owns the dog beingprotested or a dog that will move up in theplacements if the protest is sustained, or anymember of their household, and no profes-sional trainer who has trained or handledthese dogs within the past year, may serveon the Committee hearing the protest. TheCommittee may vote to excuse anyone fromthe Committee if there are uniquesituations that cause the Committee toquestion an individual’s ability to beimpartial.The person who has made the

protest must be present, and theCommittee shall give all parties con-cerned an opportunity to be heard andto present witnesses and evidence. TheCommittee may call for additional evi-dence from other qualified personspresent at the trial. After hearing all theevidence, the Field Trial Committeeshall consider the matter and shall, ifpossible, reach an immediate decisionand inform the persons involved.A report of the meeting, giving all the

essential evidence and the Committee’sdecision, together with the original writtenprotest, must be mailed to The AmericanKennel Club within 7 days of the trial.Section 3. A written appeal to The

American Kennel Club from a decisionof a Field Trial Committee on any suchprotest may be made by either theowner of the dog protested or the per-son who made the protest. The writtenappeal must be received by TheAmerican Kennel Club PerformanceEvents Department within 30 daysafter the date of the Field TrialCommittee’s decision, and must beaccompanied by a deposit of $25.00which shall be forfeited if the decisionis sustained.

CONFORMATION JUDGESAs a result of the October 2010

Board Meeting, publication notice inthe Gazette was combined into onenotice, therefore the judging approvalprocess continues to include an oppor-tunity for the fancy to respond to eachpermit judge.Letters concerning judges and per-

mit judges should be addressed to theJudging Operations Department at POBox 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062.Letters concerning Agility, Obedience,Rally, Tracking, and VST applicantsshould be addressed to the CompanionEvents Department in North Carolina. The American Kennel Club will, at

the request of a judge or judge appli-cant, provide that individual withcopies of letters received by AKC con-cerning their qualifications. As a result,it should be understood that any suchcorrespondence will be made available,upon request, to the judge. It is the responsibility of all

Conformation and JS judges to notifythe Judging Operations Department ofany changes or corrections to theiraddress, phone, fax or emails. Thesechanges are very important becausethey affect your judges’ record, the website and the Judges Directory. Pleasenotify Judging Operations at (919)816-3593 or email,judgingops@akc.org.

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been

approved on a Permit basis for the des-ignated breeds in accordance with thecurrent judging approval process.Theymay now accept assignments and thefancy may still offer comments toJudging Operations.

NEW BREED JUDGESMs. Linda Bankhead (96945) GA(404) 936-5136lindabankhead44@gmail.comGerman Shepherd Dogs, JS-Limited

Mr. Douglas E. Broadfoot (96999) VA(434) 933-8194broadstrider@gmail.comWhippets

Mrs. Elena Edwards (96993) CA(951) 302-7256shirazsalukis@me.comSalukis, JS-Limited

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Ms. Dayna S. Lemke (96959) CA(530) 306-0305daydreamsbts@gmail.comStaffordshire Bull Terriers

Dr. A. Todd Miller (96991) MO(217) 304-6120whippetsofjomyr@icloud.comWhippets

Ms. Abigail (Abby) S. Patrizio(97059) CT(860) 669-2720caraby@snet.netBernese Mountain Dogs, JS

APPROVED BREED JUDGESMr. Kurt D. Anderson (18749) CT(203) 234-0833kurt@kmander.comBrittanys, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers,Curly-Coated Retrievers, CockerSpaniels, English Cocker Spaniels,English Springer Spaniels, Vizslas

Mr. Daniel Augustus (6821) PA(267) 971-3743daniel18018@yahoo.comAffenpinschers, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, Chinese Cresteds, EnglishToy Spaniels, Silky Terriers

Mrs. Danelle M. Brown (7231) TX(512) 863-4341nomadcorgis@att.netChesapeake Bay Retrievers, FlatCoated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers,Spinone Italiani, Vizslas, Weimaraners

Mrs. Judith V. Daniels (4160) CA(661) 269-1331starzend@rglobal.netBalance of Working Group (AnatolianShepherds, Chinooks, Komondorok,Kuvaszok, Leonbergers)

Mr. Wayne F. Harmon (18525) MN(612) 374-4691wfharmon@aol.comAustralian Terriers, Chihuahuas,Papillons

Mr. Steven L. Klein (90824) AZ(602) 237-2965grovenorwhippets@earthlink.netIbizan Hounds, Salukis

Mrs. Cindy C. Lane (65098) TX(361) 676-6126glane1464@yahoo.comGerman Shorthaired Pointers,Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, GordonSetters, Irish Setters, ClumberSpaniels, Spinone Italiani,Weimaraners, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels

Mrs. Louise Leone (94619) CO(303) 663-8440rightlyso@msn.comBorder Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers,Lakeland Terriers, MiniatureSchnauzers, Norwich Terriers, WelshTerriers

Mrs. Molly Martin (6650) AL(334) 271-2778mollydmartin@gmail.comPointers, German ShorthairedPointers, Flat Coated Retrievers,Golden Retrievers, LabradorRetrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Cocker Spaniels, EnglishSpringer Spaniels, Welsh SpringerSpaniels, Shih Tzu

Mrs. Donna R. O’Connell (81640)TX(214) 706-9936tuscanydoc@tx.rr.comEnglish Setters, Weimaraners

Mr. Bradley K. Odagiri (94657) HI(808) 373-3838bradodagiri@aol.comMaltese, Pomeranians, YorkshireTerriers, JS-Limited

Mrs. Charlene G. Rutar (94495) IN(765) 534-3002whiteriver@embarqmail.comBrittanys, Vizslas, Weimaraners

Mrs. Jane M. Sheppard (4187) ME(207) 845-2653jshep@fairpoint.netIrish Wolfhounds

Mr. Robert Shreve (2759) CO(970) 330-7524bobshreve@aol.comBoston Terriers, Bulldogs, ChineseShar-Pei, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen,Norwegian Lundehunds, TibetanSpaniels, Xoloitzcuintli

Mr. Chuck Winslow (2786) MD(301) 514-4953chuckwinslow49@yahoo.comBalance of Working Group (AlaskanMalamutes, Anatolian Shepherds,Black Russian Terriers, CaneCorsos, Chinooks, Dogues deBordeaux, German Pinschers, GiantSchnauzers, Great Pyrenees, GreaterSwiss Mountain Dogs,Komondorok, Kuvaszok,Leonbergers, Neapolitan Mastiffs,Saint Bernards, StandardSchnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs)

Mrs. Gale Young (7232) MA(413) 477-6454galeyoung@comcast.netAustralian Terriers, Bedlington

Terriers, Cesky Terriers, DandieDinmont Terriers, Glen of ImaalTerriers, Irish Terriers, Kerry BlueTerriers, Manchester Terriers,Miniature Schnauzers, Rat Terriers,Russell Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Skye Terriers, Soft Coated WheatenTerriers, West Highland WhiteTerriers

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMr. Adam P. Conn (96997) MA(978) 461-1763adamconn@aol.comJS

Ms. Marianne McCullough (97011)FL(954) 695-1851rudyroods@bellsouth.netJS

Mrs. Judith A. Pitt (90334) SC(803) 495-9001kitleigh3@aol.comJS-Limited

PERMIT ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETEDThe following persons have com-

pleted their Permit Judging assignmentsin the breeds listed, and their names havebeen added to the list of regularapproved judges.

NEW BREED JUDGESMs. Katie Campbell (94459) WA(206) 933-5798taji@ktcampbell.comBasenjis, Ibizan Hounds, JuniorShowmanship

Mrs. Linda A. Clark (94461) OK(918) 625-8124lindaclarkjudge@aol.comFlat Coated Retrievers, Vizslas,Beagles, Rhodesian Ridgebacks,Akita, Bullmastiffs, GiantSchnauzers, Australian Cattle Dogs,Bouviers des Flandres, GermanShepherd Dogs, Pembroke WelshCorgis

Ms. Diane Collings (94897) CA(415) 990-3317dianecollings@verizon.netGreat Danes, Mastiffs

Ms. Marion Daniel (90488) GA(706) 860-9721marmoye94@gmail.comLabrador Retrievers

Mrs. Ruth A.Eneix (91234) WV(304) 758-2640kennelmaster@copper.netRhodesian Ridgeback

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Ms. Diana Engeszer (95607) MO(314) 381-2010stlbulldog@gmail.comBulldogs

Mr. Kirlyn Fouts (91125) CO(719) 332-3222kgphotog@aol.comBeagles, Dachshunds

Ms. Mary Hanus (92671) WI(715) 358-1983mmhanus@charter.netCocker Spaniels, Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels

Mr. Charles Kistler (68479) PA(570) 386-3221cctkistler@verizon.netBullmastiffs, JS

Mrs. Cheryl Kistler (68480) PA(570) 386-3221cctkistler@verizon.netBullmastiffs

Mrs. Susan Plouff (74729) WA(425) 327-3573splouff@comcast.netPomeranians, Chow Chows, JS

Ms. Cecilia Resnick (95673) TX(512) 528-9554cresnick@austin.rr.comItalian Greyhounds

Dr. Jill Warren (94859) NM(505) 982-6368esthete.es@comcast.netEnglish Setters, JS

APPROVED BREED JUDGESMrs. Nancy E. Barrett (64537) MA(508) 789-6748magisdobes2@hotmail.comSamoyeds

Mr. Jerry A. Berkowitz (3631) PA(610) 527-3163jerrillee@comcast.netEnglish Springer Spaniels, FieldSpaniels, Weimaraners

Mr. Alberto Berrios (6945) GA(678) 447-6382albertoberrios@yahoo.comGerman Wirehaired Pointers, FlatCoated Retrievers, Gordon Setters,English Cocker Spaniels, Irish WaterSpaniels

Ms. Nancy Bodine (3209) VA(804) 492-4824shahtani1@juno.comAustralian Cattle Dogs, Beaucerons,Canaan Dogs, Entlebucher MountainDogs, Finnish Lapphunds, IcelandicSheepdogs, Norwegian Buhunds,Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik,Pyrenean Shepherds, Swedish Vallhund

Ms. Joy S. Brewster (5904) CT(203) 426-6586joybrewster@earthlink.netItalian Greyhounds, Miniature Pinschers,Papillons, Pomeranians, Poodles, Pugs,Australian Cattle Dogs, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Briards

Ms. Susan C. Catlin (7095) GA(770) 422-1625mrs.happylegs@mindspring.comBernese Mountain Dogs, BlackRussian Terriers, Cane Corsos,Dogues de Bordeaux, GermanPinschers, Giant Schnauzers, GreatPyrenees, Leonbergers, StandardSchnauzers

Col. Jonathan C. Chase (25999) KY(859) 473-2107jon@marinerkennels.comIrish Setters

Mr. Vincent P. Chianese (5760) NC(919) 368-2659vchianese@nc.rr.comPoodles

Mr. Howard E. Engel (44716) CO(303) 637-9947ryzingstar@aol.comAfghan Hounds, Great Danes,Rottweilers

Dr. Ruby Hertz (6271) CA(510) 568-4682rbethgsd@aol.comWirehaired Pointing Griffons,Anatolian Shepherds, Kuvaszok

Dr. Vandra L. Huber (6857) WA(425) 881-5809vandra@uw.eduHavanese, Japanese Chin, Maltese,Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers,Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers

Mr. Steve G. Kelly (7359) NM(575) 382-6819puffincc@msn.comYorkshire Terriers

Mr. Thomas J. Latta (91010) MO(816) 655-2142tjlatta@ctcis.netDoberman Pinchers

Mr. Ronald Lukins (56312) CA(805) 482-9689ron.lukins@verizon.netBeagles, Bloodhounds, RhodesianRidgebacks

Mr. James (Jim) S Martin (52863) PA(724) 321-9933jimsmartin@aol.comBalance of Sporting Group(Brittanys, Nova Scotia DuckTolling Retrievers, English Setters,Gordon Setters, Irish Red and

White Setters, American WaterSpaniels, Boykin Spaniels, FieldSpaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, WirehairedPointing Griffons)

Mr. George Milutinovich (15748) CA(559) 439-7179milut1@aol.comBalance of Toy Group (English ToySpaniels, Manchester Terriers), BostonTerriers, Lowchen, Tibetan Spaniels,Tibetan Terriers

Dr. Garreth Morgan-Jones (7230) AL(334) 821-7829morgangj@charter.netPointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers,Flat Coated Retrievers, LabradorRetrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Irish Setters, ClumberSpaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, Weimaraners

Mr. James A. Moses (93094) GA(770) 329-4768jmoses0924@aol.comBrittanys, Labrador Retrievers, GreatDanes, Samoyeds, Chinese Cresteds,Australian Cattle Dogs, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, CanaanDogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Collies,Finnish Lapphunds, IcelandicSheepdogs, Old English Sheepdogs,Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pulik,Shetland Sheepdogs, SwedishVallhunds

Ms. Elizabeth Muthard (6689) VA(610) 360-1778sunup1001@gmail.comGiant Schnauzers, StandardSchnauzers, Cardigan Welsh Corgis,Shetland Sheepdogs

Mr. Charles L. Olvis (5724) VA(610) 360-1527sunup1001@gmail.comChihuahuas, English Toy Spaniels

Mr. Robert L. Robinson (6039) AZ(602) 253-6260brobinson4@cox.netBasset Hounds, Bloodhounds,Norwegian Elkhounds, PharaohHounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds

Dr. Kevin T. Shimel (80431) NJ(201) 653-0885kevcatdoc@aol.comAfghan Hounds, Dachshunds

Mrs. Sheila Smith (18648) AL(256) 757-1105hthrwd@aol.comBalance of Sporting Group (BoykinSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels, SpinoneItaliani), Black and Tan Coonhounds,

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Bluetick Coonhounds, Dachshunds,Ibizan Hounds, Otterhounds,Redbone Coonhounds

Ms. Amy Sorbie (36968) CO(720) 245-5781amy.sorbie@vcahospitals.comBasenjis, Basset Hounds, Dachshunds,Whippets

Mrs. Faye Strauss (6544) WA(253) 631-1442sherluckmm@msn.comBalance of Non-Sporting Group(Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows,Keeshonden, NorwegianLundehunds, Xoloitzcuintli),Labrador Retrievers, English Setters,Gordon Setters,Irish Setters, IrishRed & White Setters, Irish WaterSpaniels, Spinoni Italiani

Mr. J. Randall Tincher (17378) MO(404) 216-3551randy@tripletime.orgBasenjis, Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds,Otterhounds, Pharoah Hounds

Ms. Marilyn Van Vleit (67040) OR(503) 510-1332mvanvleit@farmersagent.comPapillons, German Shepherd Dogs

Mrs. Judith T. Voran (21971) AZ(928) 978-3969bjvoran@gmail.comAlaskan Malamutes, AnatolianShepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs,Cane Corsos, German Pinschers,Giant Schnauzers, Greater SwissMountain Dogs, Komondorok, SaintBernards, Siberian Huskies, StandardSchnauzers

Ms. Susan Willumsen (52119) NH(603) 642-5893willcare@comcast.netChesapeake Bay Retrievers, EnglishSetters

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGEMrs. Carrie A. Chase (36690) WV(304) 274-5939humnbird1@earthlink.net5

BEST IN SHOWThe following persons, having success-

fully completed the required GroupAssignments in the first Variety Groupfor which they are approved, have beenadded to the list of judges eligible forapproval to judge Best In Show.Mrs. Danelle M. Brown (7231) TX(512) 863-4341nomadcorgis@att.net

Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum (20342) FL(352) 465-7142bizzeeboots@gbwebs.com

EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGEMrs. Noreen C. Cartwright

DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGEMs. Diane Engelking

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES The following persons have been

approved as a judge on a Provisionalbasis for the class/test indicated in accor-dance with the Provisional judging sys-tem. They may now accept assignments.Dr. Ira Kaplan (71504) MA(781) 725-0513amfmick@oakridgeblm.orgObedience – Novice

Ms. Lisa M. Mitchell (40966) NY(607) 351-5639Lmm13@cornell.eduObedience – Novice

Ms. Gina Grissom (43516) CA(562) 869-5213weimtrain@verizon.net Obedience – Utility

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES COMPLETEDThe following persons have com-

pleted their Provisional Judging assign-ments and their names have been addedto the list of regular approved judges.Ms. Kristin Brooks (94733) TN(404) 788-5716kbjones617@yahoo.com Obedience – Novice

Application for Breed-SpecificRegistered Name PrefixThe following applications for a

breed-specific Registered Name Prefixhave been submitted to The AmericanKennel Club. Letters in regard to theseapplications should be addressed to JamesP. Crowley, Executive Secretary:ADIRONDAC – Golden Retrievers –Carol. M. LantiegneBALANCE POINT – Border Collies –Nancy L. JablonskiBOLD LEGEND – Miniature AmericanShepherds – Jeanette Wright-HardenFLY’N HI – Golden Retrievers – LindaEklund-FrancisHUBERT’S – German ShorthairedPointers – Jeffrey A. Drogin

IRON ROTT – Rottweilers – JoseMenendezKILBRIDES PRIDE – Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels – Gayle T. ReardonREDEMPTION’S – Bulldogs – Holly F.WrightREGARDLESS – German ShorthairedPointers – Jeffrey A. Drogin & JudithRoyalROCKNREIGN – Bearded Collies –Stuart W. Kline & Dana H. KlineSEMINARY RIDGE – LabradorRetrievers – Adair B. Toddes & Steven P.ToddesTERRA ALTO –Australian Shepherds –Tim J. SledgeTHUNDER WINDS – Irish Terriers –Josh Naleways

Registered Name Prefixes GrantedThe following applications for a

breed-specific Registered Name Prefixhave been granted:2INFINITY – Rottweilers – David R.Bert & Christina M. UlbergAMITZU – Shih Tzu – Therese I.Forman & Michael W. FormanANKHU – Italian Greyhounds – GaryM. Galloway & Serena A. GallowayBANDERA – Boerboels – Teri A.HerreraBAREWHITE – Samoyed – Karla KayBarefootCARENNA – Labrador Retrievers –Carol A. QuaifEDGEBROOKE – Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels – Debora D. EllingsonFIRESYDE – Airedale Terriers & BorderTerriers – Amy J. MooreKATZENJAMMER – French Bulldogs– Allan G. Routh & Linda D. WayneMARGEM – Chinese Shar-Pei –DeeDee WellsMEDLEY – Manchester Terriers –Tamara L. MyersPORTO NOVO – Portuguese PodengoPoquenos – Marilyn J. PiurekPRIDEROCK – Mastiffs – Raul R.Ramirez & Christina M. RamirezPSR - Australian Shepherds – Dawna K.Sims & Megan R. SimsROCKSTAR’S – Shetland Sheepdogs –Barbara L. Lombard & Toni V. DoyleSALTYDAWG – Portuguese Water Dogs– Karen Kirby AshSIREN’S – Dachshunds – Rebecca R.L.Rodgers & Lorelei B. RodgersSOUTHERNPRIDE – Chihuahuas –Marcia S. Rouillier

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STRAWBERRYMTN –Newfoundlands – Barb M. MacKenzieSUMMIT VIEW – Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels – Aloha L. BrokoppTOUCHSTONE – Bulldogs – Brian M.Almojera, MDVEREINIGTESTOLZ – GermanShepherd Dogs – Roxanna LoweryWYNSOME - English Springer Spaniels– Mary M. Censky & Jonathon P.Censky

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDECEMBER 11, 2013

The Board convened on Wednesday,December 11, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. AllDirectors were present. Also present werethe Executive Secretary, the ChiefOperating Officer, and the AssistantExecutive Secretary. Upon a motion byDr. Battaglia, seconded by Mr. Arnold,the October 2013 Board minutes, copiesof which were made available to allDirectors, were unanimously adopted.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT2014 AKC Canine Health FoundationDonationThere was a discussion on AKC's

matching funds donation to the AKCCanine Health Foundation.AKC will provide a 1 to 1 dollar-

amount match for any cash contributioncollected from a new donor in 2014 upto $500,000. AKC matching dollars willbe only used for grants, however, regard-less of the type of donation made by thenew donor. A new donor is defined as adonor who has not contributed to AKC-CHF in the past 2 calendar years (i.e.2012 and 2013) including their immedi-ate family members or corporations orfoundations for which they control or areon the board of. AKC will only matchcash contributions or amounts that arereadily convertible to cash within 30days.The funding will be based on quarterly

statements to AKC with payments madeeach time as soon as possible, except forthe last statement which is funded afterthe KPMG confirmation with a listing ofnew donors who qualify for the match asof December 31, 2014 together with a

report from KPMG verifying the match-ing criteria was met for the year isreceived. Costs related to such servicewill be borne by AKC-CHF.Theriogenology ResidencyThe Chairman reported that AKC had

received proposals for a residency inTheriogenology at three veterinaryschools at a cost of $100,000 each. TheAmerican Kennel Club will fund thisprogram beginning in 2014. The universities are:• Auburn University• University of California, Davis• University of Pennsylvania

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was a lengthy Executive Session

to discuss sensitive business matters.Nothing was reported out of ExecutiveSession.

APPEALS COMMITTEEMr. Arnold, Chair of the Board

Appeals Committee, gave the followingreport:Elaine Richman, appealed a suspen-

sion of AKC privileges for five years anda $2,000 fine for violation of the AKC'sUnauthorized Use of Club Funds Policy.The Appeals Committee determined thatMs. Richman's conduct was prejudicialto the sport of purebred dogs and herpenalty was properly imposed. Thereforeher appeal was denied.Charlotte Chauvin appealed a suspen-

sion of AKC privileges for ten years anda $2,000 fine for violation of the AKC'sInappropriate Treatment of Dogs Policy.The Appeals Committee determined thatMs. Chauvin's conduct was prejudicial tothe sport of purebred dogs and herpenalty was properly imposed. Thereforeher appeal was denied.

JUDGING OPERATIONSTim Thomas, AKC Staff, participated

in this portion of the meeting.Group Judging PolicyThe Board adopted a policy at its

October 2013 meeting enabling judgesapproved for breeds comprising of 80%of the entries in the group the previousyear the ability to request approval tojudge the group competition. An effec-tive date could not be determined atthat time as input from ISD wasrequired. Following a motion by Mr.Gladstone, seconded by Mr. Wooding, it

was VOTED (unanimously) to establishan effective date of April 1, 2014 forthe 80% policy adopted by the Board atits October 2013 meeting. After thefinal calculations have been made for2013, the percentage of each breedcomprised in each group will be madeavailable.Judges Task ForceDr. Garvin gave a report on the Judges

Task Force. There were over three hun-dred responses to the previously distrib-uted proposal for an "AKC CanineCollege," which would provide onlineeducational opportunity for AKC judges.He reported that from 80 - 85% of thoseresponding were positive. The initial bidto create this program was not financiallyfeasible. Staff was directed to pursue thisfurther to find something more cost-effective. A few volunteer Parent Clubswill be sought to help in the develop-ment of a small pilot project, whichwould include submission of photo-graphs, videos, and details on any breed-specific examination techniques. Staffwas to explore less costly ways to developthe "AKC Canine College."Proposed Bylaw Amendment (DelegateEligibility)The Board reviewed a request from

the Delegate Bylaws Committee toamend ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 ofthe AKC Bylaws to remove a number ofoccupations and activities which wouldmake an individual ineligible to becomeor continue to serve as a Delegate underthe current Bylaw. The recommendation is to remove

from the list:1. Professional judges2. Professional handlers and trainers3. Employees of a dog food or dogsupply company

4. Publishers and those solicitingkennel ads

5. Superintendents

The section as it would be amended inits entirety follows: Any person in good standing with theAKC who is a resident citizen of theUnited States, its territories orpossessions, or has permanent residentalien status as defined by theImmigration and Naturalization Act,shall be eligible to become or remaina Delegate, providing this personmeets the criteria for occupational

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eligibility given herein. No person iseligible to become or remain aDelegate if he or she is engaged intrade or traffic in dogs, which includescommercial breeders or brokers ofdogs for resale, has a significantinterest in a dog registry, dog eventgiving organization or any organi-zation deemed to be in competitionwith AKC or in conflict with itsobjects. Significant interest wouldinclude but not be limited to,ownership in, employment by, adirectorship of, and holding an officein. No person may become or remain aDelegate if convicted of amisdemeanor or felony involving thetheft, embezzlement, or misappro-priation of funds or property fromThe American Kennel Club, any AKCsubsidiary, or affiliated organization, oran AKC sanctioned, licensed ormember club in a civil court actionwithin the previous ten years. Aconviction or admission of guilt orfinding of liability in a court ofcompetent jurisdiction within the lastten years, shall be deemed conclusiveproof and shall be grounds for thedisapproval of a Delegate candidate orthe removal of a seated Delegate.

There was a motion by Mr. Gladstone,seconded by Mr. Amen, to send the pro-posal to the Delegates with Boardapproval. The motion failed with theVOTE (affirmative: Mr. Gladstone, Mr.Wooding, Mr. Amen, Mr. Kalter, Dr.Garvin, Mr. Powers; opposed: Mr. Feeney,Mr. Arnold, Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Cruz, Mr.Arnold, Ms. Scully, Mr. Ashby.)There was a motion by Mr. Ashby, sec-

onded by Mr. Feeney, and it was VOTED(unanimously) to send the proposal tothe Delegates for a vote with no Boardrecommendation.Criteria for Licensing Specialty ClubsThe Board reviewed a request from the

Pekingese Club of New Jersey for anexception to Board Policy in order toprogress from Plan A status to Licensedstatus. The current Board policy does notpermit a Local specialty to be firstapproved for licensed events if it is withina 100 miles of the territory of an existingSpecialty Club of the same breed. ThePekingese Club of New Jersey territory isabout 30 miles from another PekingeseSpecialty club’s territory. There was no

motion to modify or to make an excep-tion to the current policy

CONFORMATIONAlan Slay and Bri Tesarz, AKC Staff,

participated in this portion of the meet-ing via telephone conference.Multiple All-Breed or Limited-BreedShows in One DayThe Board reviewed a recommendationfor a pilot program which will allowclubs with relatively small entries to holdtwo shows in one day. There was amotion by, Ms. Cruz, seconded by Mr.Powers, and it was VOTED (affirmative:Mr. Gladstone, Dr. Newman, Mr. Amen,Mr. Kalter, Mr. Powers; Mr. Feeney, Mr.Arnold, Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Cruz, Mr.Wooding, Ms. Scully, Mr. Ashby; opposed:Dr. Garvin) to approve the implemen-tation of the following pilot programwhich allows multiple All-Breed orGroup shows in one day.The shows may be held by the sameclub or multiple clubs. The number ofpoint shows for an individual breed islimited to two per day. Club(s) mayhold two all-breed shows in one day,two group shows of the same groupin one day, or a combination of all-breed and group shows. Consecutivedays of multiple shows in one day areallowed. After one year of implemen-tation, the success of the pilotprogram will be assessed and a reportwill be presented to the Board with arecommendation for future shows.

PILOT PROGRAM

The following limitations be placed onthis pilot program:• Available for shows held after May 1,2014.• Clubs that had a show of 500 entriesor less the previous year are eligiblefor the pilot program. Appeals forexceptions will be reviewed on anindividual basis.• All-breed shows must offer groupand best in show competition.Group shows must offer groupcompetition.• The use of multiple group rings atall-breed shows is encouraged.• No concurrent or evening specialtiesmay be held in conjunction with theshows.• Junior Showmanship competition isallowed.

• Obedience and Rally competitionsare allowed, and encouraged, butmust have their own ring(s) forcompetition. • Ownership of the correspondingdate must be agreed upon in writingand submitted to AKC prior toevent approval if two clubs areholding the same type of events onthe same date & site.• Clubs that participate in the pilotprogram will have the right toreturn to their original(corresponding) date(s) the followingyear. Failure to return to theiroriginal date the following year willresult in forfeiture of ownership ofthe date. Other clubs may use thedates that are available due to partic-ipation in the pilot program, on aone-time approval basis.

CONSENTFollowing discussion, there was a

motion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Mr.Powers, and it was VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the followingConsent Items:

Delegates ApprovedLinda K. Barr, Winston-Salem, NCTo Winston-Salem Dog Training Club

James Duane Ellis, Sr., Cement City, MITo represent Jaxon Kennel Club

Michael L. McClay, Dalton, MATo represent Great Barrington KennelClub

Sue McClure, Pensacola, FLTo represent Pensacola Dog FanciersAssociation

John F. McCullagh, Skillman, NJTo represent Blennerhassett KennelClub

Geraldine M. Shastid, Amarillo, TXTo represent Panhandle Kennel Club

Marilyn R. Vinson, Glendale, AZTo represent Southeastern IowaKennel Club

Lower Entry Fees for Juniors in Herding,Earthdog and Lure Coursing EventsThe Board VOTED to amend the

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Regulations for Lure Coursing Tests andTrials, and Regulations for Coursing AbilityTests, to allow clubs holding Herding,Earthdog and Lure Coursing events, attheir discretion, to provide lower entryfees for dogs handled by Juniors. AJunior Handler must be younger than18 years of age. This change becomeseffective immediately for events thathave not yet published their premium.

HERDING REGULATIONS SECTION 13. CLOSING OF ENTRIESA club must treat all entrants in asimilar manner. No club or memberof a club shall offer special consid-eration to an entrant. This includesbut is not limited to special treatmentregarding entering an event, specialtreatment during the draw or anyfinancial or in-kind incentive.Exception – with regard to enteringan event, specialty clubs may givepreference to their breed.Except a club, at its discretion, mayallow for a reduced entry fee for dogshandled by juniors. The reduced entryfee may only apply to specific classesor may apply to all classes in the trial.The reduced entry fee shall bepublished in the premium list. Ajunior is defined as someone less than18 years of age on the first day of theevent. The junior must handle the dogin the class to qualify for the reducedentry fee. If the dog is entered underthis provision but the junior does nothandle the dog, the owner must paythe regular entry fee as published.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSChristopher Walker, Staff, gave a pres-

entation on a new Marketing initiative.

COMPLIANCEMargaret Poindexter, and Jack Norton,

AKC Staff, participated in this section ofthe meeting. AKC Discipline GuidelinesThe Board of Directors requested staff

review the penalties set forth in the AKCDiscipline Guidelines for the violation ofattempting to influence a judge, in orderto make the mitigated penalty less puni-

tive. Staff recommended that the rangeof penalties for this violation be modifiedto the following:Mitigated Standard AggravatedReprimand/ 1 year/ 5 year/$200 $500 $1000Following a motion by Mr. Powers,

seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED(unanimously) to adopt it.

The following AKC Managementactions were reported:

(Final Board Disciplinary actions arereported on the Secretary’s Page.)

BREEDER RECOGNITIONMark Dunn, AKC Staff, gave a presen-

tation on initiatives being taken to recog-nize all breeders who complied withAKC best practices, but who might notbe able to meet the Breeder of Meritrequirements.Following the Board’s request, Mark

Dunn, AKC Staff, gave a presentation oninitiatives being considered to improvethe overall health and well-being ofpurebred dogs and to increase thechances that a buyer will receive ahealthy puppy from an AKC breeder.Staff plans to present a program businesscase to the Board as soon as February2014.

REGISTRATION TRANSFER FEESThe Board considered a proposal from

the Delegate Parent Clubs Committee toreduce the transfer fee to add or removea Junior Handler as a co-owner of a dog.Following discussion, there was a

motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Ms.Scully, and it was VOTED (unanimously)to make the transfer fee to add orremove a Junior Handler as a co-ownerof a dog $10.00, effective February 1,2014.

It was VOTED to adjourn Wednesday,December 11, 2013 at 5:50 pm.Adjourned Attest: ______________________________James P. Crowley, Executive Secretary

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