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BOARD OF DIRECTORS RONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN CARL C. ASHBY, III, VICE CHAIRMAN

Class of 2016 PATRICIA M. CRUZ WILLIAM J. FEENEY THOMAS S. POWERS, ESQ.

Class of 2018 JAMES R. DOK DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN RONALD H. MENAKER

Class of 2017 LEE ARNOLD CARL C. ASHBY ALAN KALTER HARVEY M. WOODING

Class of 2019 DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIA DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES STEVEN D. GLADSTONE, ESQ.

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNIS B. SPRUNG President Chief Executive Officer

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR. Chief Financial Officer

JAMES P. CROWLEY Executive Secretary VICE PRESIDENTS MICHAEL BASONE Technology

CONNIE PEARCY Chief Information Officer

GINA DINARDO Assistant Executive Secretary

DAPHNA STRAUS Business Development

MARK DUNN Registration & Customer Development

CHRISTOPHER WALKER Marketing & Communications

DOUG LJUNGREN Sports & Events ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS WILLIAM ADAMS Computer Operations

MARI-BETH O’NEILL Sport Services

KEITH FRAZIER Audit & Control TRIAL BOARDS APPEALS TRIAL BOARD RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIR MARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ. BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ. TRIAL BOARD CHAIRS LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ. DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ. RITA BIDDLE, ESQ. THERESA DOWELL, ESQ. JAN RITCHIE, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS DR. KLAUS ANSELM CHARLES FOLEY ROGER HARTINGER MEDORA HARPER DR. ROBERT MYALL BERNARD SCHWARTZ BETTY-ANNE STENMARK JAMES WHITE

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARD DAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR TIM CARWILE, ESQ. JOHN RUSSELL ALTERNATES MIKE NECAISE BILL TEAGUE

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

ATTENTION DELEGATES NOTICE OF MEETING The next meeting of the Delegates will be held at the Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel on Monday, June 8, 2015, beginning no earlier than 10:00 a.m. It will follow the 9:00 a.m. Delegates Forum. DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Michelle Barlak, Morristown, NJ, Ibizan Hound Club of America Sally L. Fineburg, Titusville, NJ, Hatboro Dog Club Patricia Putnam, East Wenatchee, WA, Icelandic Sheepdog Club of America Dianne Tyree, Brookline, NH, Tibetan Spaniel Club of America Bruce D. Wartlieb, Milford, CT, Antelope Valley Kennel Club NOTICE Ms. Donna Davis (Marietta, GA) Action was taken by the Atlanta Kennel Club for conduct at its October 19, 2014 event. Ms. Davis was charged with attempting to influence a judge. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $200 fine. (Italian Greyhound) Ms. Davis appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The Trial Board denied her appeal. NOTICE Mr. Daniel Schoenberg (Upper Arlington, OH) Action was taken by the Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio for conduct at its December 28, 2014 event. Mr. Schoenberg was charged with failure to properly control a dog at an event. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $200 fine. (Border Collie, Parson Russell Terrier and Labrador Retriever) NOTICE Mr. Farris Kilpatrick (Crossville, AL) Action was taken by the Cotton Land Beagle Club for conduct at its December 6, 2014 event. Mr. Kilpatrick was charged with refusing to continue to compete. AKC GAZETTE

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The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand. (Beagle) NOTICE Ms. Terri Porthan (Saint Paul, MN) Action was taken by the North Star Toy Dog Club for conduct at its January 2, 2015 event. Ms. Porthan was charged with inappropriate public criticism of a judge, not disruptive, but demonstrating a lack of sportsmanship. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $50 fine. (Multiple Breeds) NOTICE Ms. Shirley Boxer (Skillman, NJ) Action was taken by the Kennel Club of Niagara Falls for conduct at its January 9, 2015 event. Ms. Boxer was charged with neglect at or in connection with an event. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a three month suspension from all AKC privileges and a $500 fine, effective January 9, 2015. (Multiple Breeds) NOTICE Ms. Michelle Barnes (Williston, FL) On January 28, 2015, the Imperial Polk Obedience Club held its rehearing regarding the conduct of Ms. Michelle Barnes at its November 1, 2014 event. Ms. Barnes was charged with inappropriate public criticism of a judge, not disruptive but demonstrating a lack of sportsmanship. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a one month event suspension and a $200 fine, effective January 28, 2015. (Shetland Sheepdog and Australian Shepherd) NOTICE Ms. Leslie Carpenter (Arvada, CO) Action was taken by the Siberian Husky Club of America at its November 1, 2014 event. Ms. Carpenter was charged with physical altercation. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty for the violation at a two month event

GZ secretary’s page suspension and a $200 fine, effective January 21, 2015. (Siberian Husky, Chow Chow and Tibetan Terrier) NOTICE Dr. Maureen Del Duca (Pueblo, CO) Action was taken by the Hobbs New Mexico Kennel Club for conduct at its January 31, 2015 event. Dr. Del Duca was charged with abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a one month event suspension and a $500 fine, effective January 31, 2015. (Pharaoh Hound and German Shepherd Dog) NOTICE Mr. Jim Clayton (Safe Harbor, FL) Action was taken by the Central Florida German Shorthaired Pointer Club for conduct at its January 11, 2015 event. Mr. Clayton was charged with public criticism of a judge that caused a disruption at the event. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Vizsla) NOTICE Ms. Linda Mattson (Newbury Park, CA) Action was taken by the Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills for conduct at its January 23, 2015 event. Ms. Mattson was charged with abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Multiple Breeds) NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for five years and imposed a $1000 fine for refusal to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested: Effective February 6, 2015 Mr. Laverne Nolt (Charles City, IA) Multiple Breeds Ms. Marietta Nolt (Charles City, IA) Multiple Breeds NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Ms. Sally Minetree (Gordonsville,VA) from all AKC

privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective February 6, 2015, for non-compliance with AKC’s record keeping and dog identification requirements. (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Mr. Anthony Sun (Hacienda Heights, CA) from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective December 10, 2014, for refusal to make his dogs and records available for inspection when requested. (Multiple Breeds) NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for ten years and imposed a $2000 fine, for conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, or to the best interests of The American Kennel Club based on their violation of the AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment Policy: Effective February 6, 2015 Mr. James Shively (Maple Falls, WA) Multiple Breeds Ms. Elaine Komorny (Fowlerville, MI) Multiple Breeds NOTICE At its October 2014 meeting, the American Kennel Club Board of Directors suspended the judging privileges of Mr. Joseph Beccia for an indefinite period and imposed a $1000 fine effective immediately. This action was based on a violation of AKC’s Integrity of Judges Policy. NOTICE REPRIMANDS AND FINES Notification of reprimands and/or fines imposed on clubs for late submission of applications, Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 2, Sections 4 and 9. Chinese Crested Club of Greater Los Angeles .............................................$60 Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc. .........................................................$60 Kentuckiana Bulldog Club ..............$100 Lake Eustis Kennel Club, Inc .............$60 Logansport Kennel Club, Inc .............$60 Mid-Michigan Cocker Spaniel Club of Lansing .............................................$70 AKC GAZETTE

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Notification of reprimands and fines imposed on clubs for late submission of judges’ panel, Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 4, Section 1. Dachshund Association of Long Island .........................................................$60 Fort Lauderdale Dog Club, Inc. .........$80 Greater Monroe Kennel Clu .............$60 Greater New York Havanese Club .....$60 Illiana Collie Fancier .........................$60 Kentuckiana Bulldog Club ..............$100 Lake Eustis Kennel Club, Inc. ..........$110 Logansport Kennel Club, Inc ...........$100 Lower Susquehanna Bulldog Club of Pennsylvania......................................$80 Meadowbrook Cocker Spaniel Club, Inc. .........................................................$60 Mid-Michigan Cocker Spaniel Club of Lansing .............................................$70 Shawnee Mission Labrador Retriever Club .................................................$60 Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills ................................................$120 Notification of reprimands and fines imposed on clubs for accepting entries after the closing date and time, Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 4. Dog Obedience Club of Hollywood, Inc. .................................................$300 Notification of reprimands imposed on clubs for violations of the publishing of judge panels, Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 4, Section 1. Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club ...N/A Proposed Amendment to Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 2, Sections 1 – 16 – Making Application to Hold a Dog Show The Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee proposed the following amendment to Chapter 2, Sections 116, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, to be voted on at the June 8, 2015 Delegates Meeting. CHAPTER 12 SECTION 1. Each member club or association is entitled to hold one show and one field trial a year without payment of a fee to The American Kennel Club, but must pay a fee of fifteen ($15.00) dollars for each other show and/or field trial which it may hold during the same calendar year. SECTION 2. Each club or associa-

GZ secretary’s page tion which has held a show or shows in any one year shall have first right to claim the corresponding dates for its show or shows to be held in the next succeeding year. SECTION 3. Each club or association which shall hold a show in its territory at least once in every two consecutive calendar years shall have the sole show privilege in the city, town or district of its assigned territory for a period of sixty (60) days before and thirty (30) days after each of its shows. A club may continue to be approved to hold a show in another club’s territory, within the ninety (90) day period referenced above, if the written consent is obtained from the club assigned to that territory. If the club in whose territory the event is to be held unreasonably withholds such written consent, the other club may appeal to the Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club after one month from the time consent was requested. The parties shall present their contentions, in writing, to a committee appointed by said Board, or appointed by the President of the American Kennel Club if between Board meetings, or, in the President’s absences, appointed by the Executive Secretary. Said committee may, in its discretion, issue an approval to the other club to hold such show within the assigned club’s territory. SECTION 4. A member club or association must apply to The American Kennel Club on a regular official form, which will be supplied on request, over the signature of one of its officers, for permission to hold a show, stating in the application the day or days upon which, and the exact location where it desires to hold such show. This official form must be sent in time to reach The American Kennel Club at least EIGHTEEN weeks before the closing date for entries of the show. This application will be referred to the Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club which will consider the same and notify the member club or association of its approval or disapproval of the dates and place selected. (The deletion of Sections 5-7 removes outdated and repetitive language. Sections 8 -16 will be renumbered.)

SECTION 14. All clubs holding shows under American Kennel Club rules must have available at each event, a copy of the latest edition of The Complete Dog Book or a current set of the applicable breed standards, Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline, the Dealing with Misconduct booklet, and Show /Trial Manual. The Obedience Regulations and Obedience Judge’s Guidelines, Rally Regulations and Rally Judges’ Guidelines and/or Regulations, Judging Guidelines and Guidelines for Juniors, must be available when applicable. SECTION 15. Any club holding a show for charity if requested must submit to The American Kennel Club within ninety days of date of show, a complete financial statement and receipt from the organization for which the show was held. SECTION 16. The duration of a dog show will not exceed two days, unless permission be granted by The American Kennel Club for a longer period. CONFORMATION JUDGES As a result of the October 2010 Board Meeting, publication notice in the Gazette was combined into one notice, therefore the judging approval process continues to include an opportunity for the fancy to respond to each permit judge. Letters concerning judges and permit judges should be addressed to the Judging Operations Department at PO Box 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST applicants should be addressed to the Companion Events Department in North Carolina. The American Kennel Club will, at the request of a judge or judge applicant, provide that individual with copies of letters received by AKC concerning their qualifications. As a result, it should be understood that any such correspondence will be made available, upon request, to the judge. It is the responsibility of all Conformation and JS judges to notify the Judging Operations Department of any changes or corrections to their address, phone, fax or emails. These changes are very important because they affect your judges’ record, the web site and the Judges Directory. Please notify AKC GAZETTE

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Judging Operations at (919) 816-3593 or email, [email protected]. PERMIT JUDGES The following persons have been approved on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in accordance with the current judging approval process. They may now accept assignments and the fancy may still offer comments to Judging Operations. NEW BREED JUDGES Ms. T Lynn Adams (98555) FL (863) 884-2350 [email protected] Great Danes, JS Mr. Dan E. Bandy (98523) OK (405) 464-2127 [email protected] Bulldogs Mr. Timothy J. Malueg (98413) WI (920) 917-3032 Chow Chows, Samoyeds, JS-L Mr. Ward L. McAfee (98525) TX (817) 444-7542 [email protected] Bulldogs APPROVED BREED JUDGES Mr. Richard D. Albee (57263) AL (334) 821-7829 [email protected] Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Havanese, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinschers, Poodles Ms. Carol S. Brown (31144) NC (336) 310-4153 [email protected] Alaskan Malamutes, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Australian Cattle Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown (23263) MN (651) 226-9080 [email protected] Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Mr. David Chan (53836) MD (410) 570-2130 [email protected] Akita, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Tibetan Mastiffs

GZ secretary’s page Mrs. Wyoma Clouss (6301) ID (208) 850-9172 [email protected] Balance of Toy Group (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, English Toy Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers) Mrs. Diane Thompson Divin (64712) TX (817) 229-0430 [email protected] Basenjis, Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Whippets Ms. Marcie S. Dobkin (6442) CA (858) 748-8848 [email protected] Anatolian Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Cane Corsos, Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pinschers, Kuvaszok, Leonbergers, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Portuguese Water Dogs, Saint Bernards, Samoyeds Mr. Peter A. Gaeta (90490) MI (917) 209-1937 [email protected] Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Wirehaired Vizsla Ms. Terri Houston (90284) WA (360) 426-6357 [email protected] Great Danes Dr. Jerry Klein (4430) IL (773) 909-1105 [email protected] Borzois, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Portuguese Pondengo Pequenos, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds, Whippets Mrs. Marion D. McPherson (4484) CA (760) 727-0689 [email protected] Balance of Herding Group (Bergamasco, Berger Picards, Canaan Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, Miniature American Shepherds, Norwegian Buhunds, Pulik, Pyrenean Shepherds, Spanish Water Dogs) Ms. Geraldine (Jen) Muntis (92742) NV (702) 658-4607 [email protected] Standard Schnauzers Mrs. Julie Narzisi (82064) OH (330) 947-2297 [email protected] Dogues de Bordeaux, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Jim Owens (92926) NC (828) 333-0810 [email protected] Akita, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Boerboel, German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Kuvaszok, Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Tibetan Mastiffs, Poodles Mr. Andrew Ritter (92968) NJ (908) 996-7355 [email protected] Bullmastiffs, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Mastiffs Mr. Harry H (Butch) Schulman (59014) KY (502) 267-6374 [email protected] Weimaraners, Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bullmastiffs, Dogues de Bordeaux, Giant Schnauzers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Kuvaszok, Mastiffs, Rottweilers PERMIT ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED The following persons have completed their Permit Judging assignments in the breeds listed, and their names have been added to the list of regular approved judges. NEW BREED JUDGES Mrs. Linda J. Gagnon (81922) MA (978) 544-8933 [email protected] Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Dandie Dinmont Terriers Mrs. Kathryn “Kathy” Gaut (96245) OR (541) 846-6494 [email protected] English Setters Ms. Krista Hansen (95865) NY (585) 535-7549 [email protected] Collies Ms. Carol Pyrkosz (96273) GA (706) 266-5557 [email protected] Beagles Ms. Sandra L. Wrenn (95905) KY (615) 268-8151 [email protected] Collies APPROVED BREED JUDGES Mr. Daniel Augustus (6821) PA (267) 971-3743 [email protected] AKC GAZETTE

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Affenpinschers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Silky Terriers Mr. Lewis W. Bayne (0106) NM (575) 461-4128 [email protected] Balance of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Havanese, Maltese, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese, Silky Terriers) Ms. Linda Berberich (38418) NJ (201) 385-1626 [email protected] Cane Corsos, Dogues de Bordeaux, Leonbergers, Standard Schnauzers Mr. Kenneth E. Berg (6162) CA (925) 376-0136 [email protected] American Staffordshire Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Irish Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers Mr. Alberto Berrios (6945) GA (678) 447-6382 [email protected] Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Irish Red and White Setters, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Ms. Andrea Bradford M.D. (57438) GA (770) 737-3051 [email protected] Bloodhounds, Alaskan Malamutes, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Siberian Huskies, Staffordshire Bull Terriers Ms. Kathi Brown (55262) MA (978) 897-4717 [email protected] Cesky Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers, Skye Terriers Mrs. Christine E. Calcinari (7041) NH (603) 394-0287 [email protected] Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Tibetan Terriers Mrs. Anne K. Catterson (17478) CA (951) 656-7667 [email protected] Chihuahuas, Papillons, Pugs,Yorkshire Terriers, Schipperkes, Australian Shepherds

GZ secretary’s page Mrs. Kathleen J. Egeland-Brock (47792) WA (253) 884-2920 [email protected] English Cocker Spaniels Mr. Philip K. Freilich (16669) CA (925) 229-8040 [email protected] Akita, Alaskan Malamutes, Anatolian Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers, Kuvaszok, Portuguese Water Dogs, Saint Bernards, Siberian Huskies, Standard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning (6773) BC (604) 943-4313 [email protected] Irish Wolfhounds, Portuguese Water Dogs Dr. Thomas L. Hossfeld (36941) AZ (520) 297-4227 [email protected] Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Ms. Diane Kepley (90370) MD (240) 415-4849 [email protected] Weimaraners Ms. John J. Killeen (74254) CA (310) 897-8124 [email protected] Smooth Fox Terriers Mrs. Sharon Bartosh Kinney (5139) CA (714) 532-4582 [email protected] Rhodesian Ridgebacks Ms. Minna-Liisa Koltes (22597) NC (336) 657-6303 [email protected] Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Norfolk Terriers Mr. Michael F. Loller (20259) TX (972) 617-2870 [email protected] Afghan Hounds, Schipperkes Mr. Malcolm E. Moore (23275) AL (334) 312-3900 [email protected] Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows, Keeshonden, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu Mrs. Sandra L. Novocin (7332) MD (301) 831-5969 [email protected] English Setters, Akita, Siberian Huskies

Mr. David Osborn (90218) WI (920) 864-2953 [email protected] Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dogues de Bordeaux, Kuvaszok, Saint Bernards, Samoyeds Mr. Robert Paust (27933) CA (717) 779-8695 [email protected] Balance of Terrier Group (Miniature Bull Terriers) Dr. Al Pertuit (6671) SC (864) 650-2666 [email protected] Cesky Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Irish Terriers, Manchester Terriers Mrs. Marilyn Y. Pipes (29634) TX (214) 208-4898 [email protected] Pointers Ms. Carole Lee Richards (91784) NJ (856) 854-6336 [email protected] German Shorthaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, English Springer Spaniels Ms. Carol P. Smith (93553) NY (917) 596-2256 [email protected] Afghan Hounds, Havanese, Miniature Pinschers, Pomeranians Mr. Thomson P. Stanfield Jr. (18810) CO (303) 659-3445 [email protected] Dalmatians, Shiba Inu, Australian Shepherds Mrs. Carolyn Taylor (17376) IL (217) 262-3266 [email protected] Rat Terriers Mr. Steve Terry (76004) OK (918) 899-8059 [email protected] French Bulldogs Miss Ellen E. Vanden Avond (20414) WI (920) 864-2953 [email protected] Dogues de Bordeaux, Kuvaszok, Leonbergers, Mastiffs Ms. Joyce Van Kirk (29966) AZ (623) 937-0577 [email protected] Australian Shepherds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis Mrs. Alice M. Watkins (6457) MD (410) 833-1368 [email protected] Chihuahuas, Dalmatians, Shiba Inu AKC GAZETTE

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Mr. Howard M. Yost (4215) NC (336) 722-0717 [email protected] Affenpinschers, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE Dr. Anders J. Thoreson (91632) WA (425) 791-6381 [email protected] BEST IN SHOW The following persons, having successfully completed the required Group Assignments in the first Variety Group for which they are approved, have been added to the list of judges eligible for approval to judge Best In Show. Ms. Dyane Baldwin (7380) PA (717) 319-8749 [email protected] Mrs. Janice M. Leonard (6497) CO (303) 525-3530 [email protected] Mr. J. Wood Wornall, Jr. (95931) CA (805) 264-3304 [email protected] REINSTATED JUDGE The Judging eligibility of the following person has been reinstated. Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus (16298) GA (404) 433-0066 [email protected] Sporting Group, Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Borzois, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Otterhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Komondorok, Newfoundlands, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Tibetan Terriers, Old English Sheepdogs, JS-L RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGE Mrs. Michelle Steele EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGE Dr. Jim Alexander Mr. Bud DiDonato Mr. Max E. Hurd DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGES Mr. William H. Blair Dr. John C. Shelton

GZ secretary’s page APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED NAME PREFIX The following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix have been submitted to The American Kennel Club. Letters in regard to these applications should be addressed to James P. Crowley, Executive Secretary: APPLEWOOD – Miniature American Shepherds – Ellen M. Friedman-Smith & Charles R. Smith BELENUS – Irish Terriers – Eduardo T. Fugiwara BLUE RIVER – English Springer Spaniels – Kenneth R. Hanson CASTLE DANGER - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels – Jay Livesey CIAOBELLA – Labrador Retrievers – Sybille Nelson & Mark W. Nelson DESERTBELL – Chihuahuas – Becky L. Bell & Sherry A. Mitchell ECLIPSE – Berger Picards – Donna M. Beadle & Mike J. Beadle HIGHMEADOWS – Labrador Retrievers – Susan W. Barrett LANBUR – Beagles & Shetland Sheepdogs – Jon S. Woodring & Wade S. Burns PATRONUS – Miniature Bull Terriers – Kathleen M. Coffman PUNCHEON PRIDE – Collies – Jessica L. Lovely SHADRACK – Newfoundlands – Steven C. McAdams & Jean M McAdams SWITCHGRASS – Wirehaired Pointing Griffons – Jay C. Hoth & Lisa R. Hoth VAQUERA – Miniature American Shepherds – Gloria Kury WHITEKNIGHT – Great Pyrenees – Leslie A. Roden & Gary A. Roden REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED The following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix have been granted: ALMARDON – Cesky Terriers – Laura B Drew BAROQUE – Viszlas – Greg C. Dutson & Dennise S. Dutson BIGCREEK – Beagles – John J. DeWyse BLU HEAVEN – Kerry Blue Terriers – Connie J. Robbins & John R. Robbins CHARMARON – English Cocker Spaniels & Manchester Terriers – MariBeth O’Neill CITIDEL – Irish Wolfhounds – Henry Randall & Linda M. Randall COALCREEK – Labrador Retrievers – Jeffrey D. Wyatt

CZAR’S WARRIORS – Black Russian Terriers – Anita M. Castro-Marlowe ECHOWYN – Shetland Sheepdogs – Krystn M. Messer GALORE – Glen of Imaal Terriers – Amanda L. Purcell & Van W. Purcell HEARTWOOD – Doberman Pinschers – Juanita M. Fagan & Jeffrey L. Fagan KAN SING – Tibetan Spaniels – Martha Feltenstein LICKCREEK – Labrador Retrievers – Lisa W.Vencille & Michael L.Vencille MERCYME – Miniature American Shepherds – Pam Bender OUT RUN – Border Collies – Lisa J. McWilliams PANINI’S – Pugs – Richard W. Waschmann & Christina L. Waschmann PINE RIVER – Australian Shepherds – Rebecca K. Grams RAFINA – Chihuahuas – Barbara Pendergrass SENECA – Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs – Janelle M. Kaiser SKYEBELLS – Poodles – Paula S. Rellihan SMITHWOOD – English Cocker Spaniels – Kerrin S. Churchill WATERFALL – Bichon Frise – Paulette T. Ferruzzo WHITE HART – Cardigan Welsh Corgis – Barbara R. Miller YINGSU – Shih Tzu – Michelle M. Jones & Mackenzie S. Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 12 – 14, 2015

The Board convened on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. All Directors were present, as were the Executive Secretary, and the Assistant Executive Secretary. The December 2014 Board minutes, copies of which were made available to all Directors, were discussed. Upon a motion by Ms. Cruz, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the December 2014 minutes were approved. AKC GAZETTE

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EXECUTIVE SESSION There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION during the meeting to discuss sensitive business and personnel matters. Nothing was reported out of this session. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Board Action Items Mr. Sprung gave a status report on previous Action Items assigned to the Staff as well as an update on business and real estate initiatives. Vice President of Technology Michael A. Basone was introduced as the new Vice President of Technology. AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION There was a report on the AKC Canine Health Foundation. A new Memorandum of Understanding between AKC and the AKC Canine Health Foundation is being drafted for ratification by the Boards of both organizations. As soon as that is finalized, the AKC Board will consider AKC‘s 2015 grant to the AKC Canine Health Foundation. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Mari-Beth O’Neill participated in this portion of the meeting. American Hairless Terrier Eligibility to Compete in the Terrier Group Following a motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Garvin, the Board VOTED (affirmative: Mr. Arnold; Dr. Garvin; Mr. Dok; Ms. Cruz; Dr. Battaglia; Mr. Amen; Mr. Wooding: Mr. Menaker; Mr. Ashby; opposed: Mr. Feeney; Mr. Kalter; Mr. Gladstone; Mr. Powers) to approve the breed standard for the American Hairless Terrier as submitted by the American Hairless Terrier Club of America (AHTCA) as the official standard for the breed and to move the breed into the Stud Book of The American Kennel Club on December 1, 2015. The breed will be eligible to compete in the Terrier Group on January 1, 2016. The AHTCA had requested to compete in the NonSporting Group. Sloughi Eligibility to Compete in the Hound Group Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, and it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the breed standard for the Sloughi as submitted by the American Sloughi Association (ASA) as the official standard for the breed. The breed will move into the Stud Book of The American Kennel Club on December 1, 2015 and the breed will be

GZ secretary’s page eligible to compete in the Hound Group on January 1, 2016. Canine Legislation Position Statement on Pet Acquisition The Board reviewed a recommendation from the Government Relations Staff to create a new canine legislation policy position statement on Acquiring a Pet. The draft language of the position statement was discussed in detail. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. Kooikerhondje Name Change The Board reviewed a request from the Kooikerhondje Club of the United States of America to officially change the name of the breed to Nederlandse Kooikerhondje to be consistent with the name used in the country of origin. The Kooikerhondje Club of the United States America is the Parent Club and will represent the breed moving into the Miscellaneous Class. The Board had no objection to change the name in all AKC systems provided the club paid the cost for the change. Staff was directed to communicate this to the club. New Breed for Foundation Stock Service® - Basset Fauve de Bretagne The Board was advised that the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Committee recently approved a petition for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to be accepted into the FSS program. New Breed for Foundation Stock Service® - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka The Board was advised that the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Committee recently approved a petition for the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Club for the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka to be accepted into the FSS program. New Breed for Foundation Stock Service® - Transylvanian Hound The Board was advised that the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Committee recently approved a petition for the Transylvanian Hound to be accepted into the FSS program. Office Vacancies in Clubs Staff reported on how future complaints or requests for interpretation concerning the filling of vacancies in club offices are to be handled for clubs that have adopted the AKC drafted bylaw: “Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among officers during the year shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority vote of all the then members of the

Board, except that the vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled automatically by the First Vice-President, and the resulting vacancy in the office of the First Vice-President, shall be filled by the Board.” AKC has consistently interpreted that language to mean vacancies are filled until the club’s next annual election for all positions. For the time being, Staff will continue to advise clubs that AKC interprets the provision to mean until the next annual election for all vacancies that are filled. The club Secretary and Delegate will be copied on any communications regarding this bylaw provision. Clubs will also be advised to determine if the state in which they are incorporated has the same interpretation as The American Kennel Club. Staff was directed to draft a policy reconsidering if and when AKC should become involved in inter-club disputes as opposed to advising the parties to resolve it themselves per the state law for the state in which the club is incorporated at the March meeting. Legal Status Reporting Heather McManus, Senior Attorney, participated in this portion of the meeting. She presented a status report on pending litigation and other activities for the months of December 2014 and January 2015. FINANCE Joseph Baffuto, Chief Financial Officer, participated in this portion of the meeting. Mr. Baffuto reported on the unaudited financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2014. He commented that KPMG has nearly completed their annual fieldwork, and the expectation is to have complete consolidated audited financial statements by the end of February. He indicated that revenues of $59.7 million were almost flat to 2013’s amount of $59.9 million, while expenses of $53.2 million were 1.7% higher than 2013. This resulted in operating income, before investment activities, of $6.5 million, which was slightly below that of 2013’s $7.6 million operating income. Additionally, Mr. Baffuto also reported on investment gains of $1.1 million for the 2014 year. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Chris Walker, AKC Staff, participated in this portion of the meeting. He reported AKC GAZETTE

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on a number of business initiatives in development. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was an Executive Session to consider sensitive business matters. Nothing was reported out of this session. COMPANION & PERFORMANCE Doug Ljungren and Pamela Manaton, Staff, participated in this portion of the meeting, via video conference. Companion Dog Clubs Based on a request from the Board, Staff presented a plan that would allow for the formation of a new type of club that would be inviting to the general petowning public. It is the Staff ’s recommendation that the AKC establish a new club designation called Companion Dog club. Most AKC clubs are currently built around specific sports or breeds. Companion Dog clubs will be for owners that desire social activities built around providing fun and educational things to do with your dog. Companion Dog clubs may become licensed to hold companion events plus the Coursing Ability Test. They would be encouraged to promote CGC training/testing and to hold AKC recognized events such as Barn Hunt, Flyball or Dock Diving. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. Obedience Advisory Committee Recommendations Staff presented to the Board 75 recommended changes/additions to the Obedience Regulations. These recommendations which originated from an Obedience Advisory Committee (OAC), have been commented on by the fancy and judges, and reviewed with the Companion Events Delegate Committee. The OAC was clearly focused on the future of the sport. In addition to the usual Advisory Committee recommendations meant to clarify and bring greater consistency to current judging practices and event requirements, the OAC also made recommendations with the hope of attracting new participants by modifying administrative procedures to make events more enjoyable and to “extend” the preferred classes to include a new Preferred Utility Dog Excellent title (PUDX) and a Preferred Obedience Champion title (POC). This will be discussed further at the March meeting.

GZ secretary’s page Retriever Hunting Tests – Changes to Entry Process and Allowing the Use of Shotgun Simulators The Board reviewed recommendation originating from the Retriever Hunt Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC). The RHTAC recommends three changes to the Retriever Hunting Test entry process. Clubs that limit the number of entries they will accept in their Master level test: (1) must advertise a date and time when entries will start to be accepted, (2) must establish a “first in – first out” waiting list, and (3) may choose to set aside 15% of the Master level test entries for event workers. A fourth recommendation is to allow the use of shotgun simulators in Retriever Hunting Tests. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. Danish-Swedish Farmdogs Eligible to Participate in AKC Herding Events The Board reviewed a recommendation to allow the Danish-Swedish Farmdog breed to participate in the AKC herding program. The breed is enrolled in the AKC Foundation Stock Service program. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. CONFORMATION Doug Ljungren, Alan Slay, Bri Tesarz, and Mari-Beth O’Neill, AKC Staff, participated in this portion of the meeting. Modification of Points Schedule Formulation The Board viewed a Staff proposal to modify the conformation points schedule calculation by excluding events with breed judging held near a designated Parent Club National Specialty Club. Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Dr. Garvin, it was VOTED (unanimously) that breed judging within 50 miles and plus/minus three days of the Parent Club designated National Specialty show be excluded from the points-schedule calculation process. The modified points schedule formulation process will be implemented in the next points schedule which has an effective date of May 15, 2015. All Parent Club shows will continue to be excluded from the point schedule process. This modification will also exclude breed judging held in conjunction with the one show designated as their National Specialty. Reserve Best Junior Handler The Board reviewed a recommendation to revise the Conformation Junior

Showmanship Regulations and Guidelines for Judging Juniors in Conformation to include the awarding of Reserve Best Junior Handler. There was a motion by Mr. Gladstone, seconded by Mr. Powers, it was VOTED (unanimously) to revise The Conformation Junior Showmanship Regulations and Guidelines for Judging Juniors in Conformation as follows: (revisions underlined) Section 5: E) Best Junior Handler. A club offering Junior Showmanship must offer Best Junior Handler. If a prize is offered, it must be described in the premium list in accordance with Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 5, Section 5. The Junior Handler placed first in each of the regular Junior Showmanship Classes, if undefeated in any other Junior Showmanship Class at that show, shall automatically be eligible to compete for Best Junior Handler. F) Reserve Best Junior Handler. A club offering Junior Showmanship may offer Reserve Best Junior Handler. If a prize is offered, it must be described in the premium list in accordance with Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 5, Section 5. After the judge has awarded the Best Junior Handler, the second place winner from the class that the Junior was awarded Best Junior Handler is to return to the ring to compete for Reserve Best Junior Handler. Section 13. Ribbons and Prizes. The color of ribbons or rosettes for Junior Showmanship Classes shall be: First Prize - Rose Second Prize - Brown Third Prize - Light Green Fourth Prize - Gray Participation Ribbon for Novice Class exhibitors that do not receive a placement at the option of the Club Light Blue. This ribbon is not required to have the club name and date. Best Junior - Rose and Green Reserve Best Junior - Rose and Gray These revisions will be effective on October 7, 2015, in order to be consistent with the “Top 10” Junior competition calendar year.

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Reserve Best Owner-Handled in Show The Board reviewed a recommendation to allow for the awarding of Reserve Best Owner-Handled in Show at National Owner-Handled Series events effective October 8, 2015. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. The Board Adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting reconvened on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 8:15 am. All Directors were present, as were the Executive Secretary and the Assistant Executive Secretary. Alan Slay and Bri Tesarz, AKC Staff, participated in this portion of the meeting via video conference. Limiting Specialty Clubs to Two Days of Shows Per Year The Board reviewed a memo from the Staff that looked into modifying the Limited Number of Events Policy specialty clubs to allow specialty clubs to hold two days of shows per calendar year rather than two shows per calendar year. There was also discussion about allowing clubs to hold one additional show per year in conjunction with their National Specialty. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. Change to Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Obedience Regulations, and Tracking Regulations to Allow for Electronic Documents Based on a request from the Board at the June meeting, Staff reviewed the requirements for clubs to publish printed materials for their events (conformation, obedience, rally, and tracking), specifically premium lists, judging programs, and catalogs, and to seek input on these requirements from the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee, Companion Events Committee, and the All-Breed Clubs Committee. Staff was asked to consider changes that can reduce the administrative burden on clubs while still meeting the needs of exhibitors. This will be discussed at a future Board Meeting. Conformation Judges’ Books Staff was directed to review the various formats being used for conformation judges’ books. There was agreement that one format should be used by all clubs and superintendents. This had previously not been followed through by superintendents. This will be discussed at a future Board meeting.

GZ secretary’s page Allowing All-Breed and FSS Parent Clubs to Host FSS Open Shows The Board reviewed the Staff recommendation to expand the clubs that may hold FSS Open Shows by (1) allowing all-breed clubs to host FSS Open Shows, and (2) allowing any FSS breed Parent Club to hold an FSS Open Show for all FSS (including Miscellaneous Class) breeds. Currently FSS Open Shows may only be held by FSS breed clubs approved as the Parent Club. Additionally, FSS breeds that are eligible to be shown in the Miscellaneous Class can host FSS Open Shows for their breed only or for all FSS (including Miscellaneous Class) breeds. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. Certificate of Merit Title Expansion The Board reviewed the Staff proposal to allow Certificate of Merit points to be awarded in the regular puppy classes. Currently Certificate of Merit points are awarded to FSS breeds participating in FSS Open Shows and Miscellaneous classes and fully recognized breeds participating in the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition (BPUP). The Board also discussed a proposal to count a Certificate of Merit as one point towards a championship. Staff was directed to consider modifying the certificate point schedule and the proposal will be discussed at the April meeting. Compressing the Show Day Survey Based on a Board request, Staff conducted a survey to determine if participants in the sport thought that the show day was too long and, if so, what are some actions that could be taken to compress the length of the show day. The Board reviewed the survey results. Most of the survey respondents do not feel that compressing the length of the show day is a very important issue in the sport. Many respondents are in favor of more flexibility in when to start group judging, when to post the order of group judging, and changing the order of group judging to accommodate a more efficient show. The clubs have all of these options available to them today. The respondents do not support judging more than one group at the same time or having fewer published starting times within a block. They feel that scheduling the judging of 25 dogs per hour is appropriate, that clubs/superintendents do a good job scheduling judging, and the judges have

the most responsibility for the efficient judging of a show. Based on the results of the survey, AKC Staff will remind clubs of the flexibility they have in the scheduling of groups as well as the support they will have within the sport to make use of the flexibility. Further Reduction of Initial Processing Time At a recent Board meeting it was reported that the average time between receiving an application/panel and the initial processing of the application/panel is at two-year low. The Board and Staff discussed what Event Operations has planned to achieve a further reduction in initial processing time. Multiple All-Breed or Limited Breed Shows in One Day Follow-Up At the December 2013 meeting, the Board approved a pilot program for multiple all-breed or limited breed shows in one day, allowing flexibility by the clubs. The pilot program was approved with the stipulation that after one year of implementation, the success would be assessed. As of February 1, 2015 eight of these pilot events have taken place, with an additional five currently scheduled. Staff plans to continue the pilot program under the current format and will encourage participation by more clubs by directly communicating with eligible clubs about the pilot program. Staff was directed to consider how Group Club and All-Breed Club events could be held simultaneously and to report back to the Board on this at the April meeting. Interpretation of Entry Receipt The Board and Staff discussed the longstanding interpretation of Chapter 11, Section 4, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows which defines the conditions of an acceptance of an entry as: No entry may be accepted unless the Superintendent or Show Secretary, named in the premium list to receive entries, receives such entry: • prior to the closing date and hour as published in the premium list • and in the case of a limited entry, prior to the time the limit is reached. Superintendents (and some show secretaries) commonly use post office boxes for the collection of entries. There has been an interpretation of this rule by Event Operations that the receiving of AKC GAZETTE

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an entry in the post office box prior to the closing date and time is in compliance with the rule and considered to be received by the superintendent/show secretary. The Board concurred that going forward, entries must be physically in the Post Office Box of the superintendent prior to the closing date and time of the show in order to be considered acceptable. Board Policy will continue to deny the acceptance of entries in situations where a customer contracts with a delivery service to deliver their entries prior to the closing date and time, but the delivery service fails to meet their service level and the entries are marked as delivered after the closing date and time. Events and Entries Update Staff gave a year-end report on entries and events for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2014. Entries were down 1% and Events were up by 2% compared to the same period in 2013. In the case of conformation, all-breed, group and specialty shows, entries were down 2%, up 3%, and down 2% respectively. JUDGING OPERATIONS Tim Thomas, AKC Staff, participated via video conference for this portion of the meeting. Reinstatement of Judging Privileges: Michael Heflin The Board reviewed a request for the reinstatement of Mr. Michael Heflin’s judging privileges, which was received by Judging Operations on January 7, 2015. The Board denied the request. Judging Approval Process Implementation Plan Ms. Cruz made the following motion: I move that further consideration of the proposed Judging Approval Process, in its current form, be suspended at the time because: 57,000+ surveys actually delivered out of 70,000 sent with just 750 replies (these replies constituted about 1.3% of those delivered and 1% of those sent, a number of those lack sufficient statistical significance for any kind of possible meaningful analysis); insufficient time was provided for response and to poll club memberships; changes and clarification of wording in the document has been made AFTER survey was

GZ secretary’s page sent which may have altered some responses; and, that the Board instruct the Staff to prepare a survey to be sent to judges, exhibitors, breeders, Parent, local All-Breed, Group, specialty clubs and that this survey be short, facilitating yes or no replies to eliminate essay-type answers. There should be a one-year window for reply to allow for annual club meetings; and, the Judges’ Task Force is to be apprised AFTER the new survey is complete and analyzed and the results have been evaluated after the one year survey period. There was no second to this motion. The Board reviewed an outline for a plan on how the proposed Judging Approval Process would be implemented, if approved. The re-written version incorporating much of the input received is to be reviewed by the Board and then sent to all segments of the Fancy for comment prior to the Board considering it for adoption. Conformation Judging Application Quarterly Statistics The Board reviewed the quarterly Judging Application statistics which relate to conformation judging applications considered by the Judges Review Committee. The Judges Review Committee acted on the applications of 21 New Breed Judge Applicants and 38 Additional Breed Judging Applicants. COMPLIANCE Jack Norton, AKC staff, participated for this portion of the meeting via video conference. Enhancements to the Inspection Candidate List Based on a request from the AKC Board, Staff presented enhancement to the criteria used to identify inspection candidates based on the number of dogs listed in an individual’s recorded ownership. Additionally, Staff advised how the number of individuals that are operating or assisting with the care of the dogs at the inspection location is taken into consideration during each inspection.. The following AKC Management actions were reported: (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on the Secretary’s Page.)

REGISTRATION DEVELOPMENT Mark Dunn, AKC Staff, gave a report on registration trends. CONSENT Following discussion, there was a motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Ms. Cruz, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) to approve the following Consent Items: Delegates Approved Dean Burwell, Lake Wylie, SC To represent Piedmont Kennel Club Marla Capozzi, Manorville, NY To represent Toy Dog Breeders Association of Southern California Catherine Cooper, Martinsville,VA To represent Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Margaret DiCorleto, Lasacassas, TN To represent Chow Chow Club Joyce Engle, Bel Air, MD To represent Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club Kara Gordon, Midland, MI To represent Bulldog Club of Philadelphia Walter O’Brien, Fort Valley, GA To represent Macon Kennel Club Jeannette O’Hanlon, Selkirk, NY To represent Staffordshire Terrier Club of America Crystal Messersmith, Columbia, SC To represent Columbia Kennel Club Janet Vining Mitchell, Santa Barbara, CA To represent Channel City Kennel Club Thomas Pincus, Houston, TX To represent Houston Kennel Club Johnny Shoemaker, Las Vegas, NV To represent Redwood Empire Kennel Club Retirement of Kennel Name The Board VOTED to approve the request from the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc. to retire the kennel name “Salilyn” for AKC GAZETTE

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English Springer Spaniels used by the late Mrs. Julia Gasow. NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES (NOHS) The Board reviewed the success and increased participation in NOHS, which made the phasing out of any mandatory component appropriate. There was a motion by Ms. Cruz, seconded by Mr. Ashby, and it was VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding) that the Owner-Handled Series be made an Opt-In Program, effective for shows held on or after January 1, 2016, rather than mandated and that clubs be permitted to hold other non-regular events without having to incorporate NOHS in their schedules. PENSION AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Joseph Baffuto, AKC Staff, was present for this report. Dr. Garvin gave the report for the Pension and Investment Committee. The Committee met with representatives for New York Life, which manages AKC’s employee pension plan funds, as well as the funds in the employee 401K Plan. The Pension Plan was frozen in 2011. The Committee also met with representatives of the Atlanta Consulting Group and Goldman Sachs, each of which manages half of AKC’s reserves. FCI RESTRICTION ON AKC JUDGES The Board reviewed the situation where AKC judges had been “blacklisted” from judging at FCI shows held in the FCI’s ASIA PACIFIC SECTION. The Section action was based on the judges having judged at non-FCI shows in a country where there was an FCI club. The AKC President and Executive Secretary had spoken directly to the FCI President on October 15, 2014 after this blacklist came to the attention of AKC. He indicated that the FCI Executive committee had no advance knowledge of and had not approved this action. While promised a reply by November, when the FCI Executive Committee was to meet, no communication was received as of the February, 2015 Board meeting. The AKC Board was advised by one of its members, that FCI has rescinded the blacklist, while not reinstating any assignments cancelled under it, and effective February 1, 2015, the FCI ASIA PACIFIC SECTION has announced

GZ secretary’s page that any AKC judge who judges a nonFCI show in a country with an FCI member runs the risk of not being approved for future FCI assignments at FCI shows in the ASIA PACIFIC SECTION. Staff was directed by the Board, without dissent, to communicate to FCI and to the ASIA PACIFIC SECTION of FCI that: • Effective immediately, no FCI judge from a country within the FCI ASIA PACIFIC SECTION where there is a full FCI member registry will be approved to judge an AKC show. This would apply to any future applied for or previously approved assignments. • In 90 days after the notification is sent to FCI that unless the threat to AKC judges made by the FCI ASIA PACIFIC SECTION is rescinded, and AKC officially notified accordingly, no FCI judge would be approved to judge an AKC show. This would also apply to any future applied for or previously approved assignments. Both of the above actions would only apply to the judges of Full FCI members and not to the judges of FCI Associate members and contract partners, neither of which hold FCI shows. NEW BUSINESS Dr. Battaglia reported on an independent conference call concerning Junior Showmanship. He addressed the status of litter registrations in low entry breeds. It was VOTED to adjourn Friday, February 13, 2015 at 4:10 pm. Adjourned Attest:

James P. Crowley, Executive Secretary

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