March 1999 Board Minutes

March 8-9, 1999

The Board convened Monday, March 8, 1999 at 10:45 a.m. All Directors were present as were the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Secretary.

The Board reviewed the February 1999 minutes. Upon motion made by Dr. Battaglia, and seconded by Mr. Goodman, the minutes of the February 1999 meeting, copies of which were made available to all Directors, were adopted (unanimously).

The Chairman, Mr. Merriam, reported on a letter submitted on behalf of the Irish Setter Club of America. The Board of Directors of the Irish Setter Club of America expressed its opposition to the registration of litters with multiple sires.

Mr. Merriam reported on a request from the Delegate Parent Clubs Committee for AKC financial support for a Parent Club weekend rescue conference. While receptive, the Board felt that a broader approach, focusing on a number of subjects important to Parent Clubs, e.g. breeders education, National Specialties, would be preferable. It was suggested that with the latter approach, AKC sponsorship in coordination with the Parent Clubs Committee would be appropriate. The Chairman indicated that he would discuss this with Dr. Brown, the Chairman of the Delegate Parent Clubs Committee.

Mr. Merriam reported on a letter he received from Norman Shuman, Delegate for the Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club, suggesting changes to the corresponding date system and to the manner in which judging panels are submitted. The letter was referred to staff, which is to review it and report back to the Board Events and Clubs Committee.

Mr. Merriam reported on the International Kennel Club show, held to support the Canine Health Foundation and the Foundation's Gala Dinner, where the Foundation presented AKC with an award to recognize its contributions to Canine Health research.

Dr. Hritzo, President of the Canine Health Foundation, also reported on this event. He indicated that the event drew over three thousand entries and that there was a very large gate. There were also over 800 attendees at the dinner. The event raised over $70,000 for the Foundation. He personally thanked the Board members and AKC staff who attended, showing the importance of the mission of the Canine Health Foundation.

The Chairman complimented the staff for its work in producing the 1998 Annual Report, which was distributed to the Board.

The President, Mr. Cheauré, reported on the status of AKC registrations. He indicated that after two months, 85% of litter applications and 65% of individual applications were being submitted with the higher fees. Mr. Cheauré also distributed copies of the "Puppy Pack," which is being sent to breeders as a giveaway to new dog buyers. The information in this pack is intended to encourage the individual registration of dogs.

Mr. Cheauré reported on television coverage of the AKC National Agility Championship. It was a full hour program broadcast eight times between January 17 and February 5, 1999 on Animal Planet. It included an AKC Public Service Announcement and a feature on the Canine Health Foundation. The show was viewed by 2.3 million people in 1.7 million homes.

Mr. Cheauré gave an update on the Raleigh Operations Facility renovations. Most contracts have been signed and construction is underway on all floors. He reported that the work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

There was a discussion on GAZETTE subscriptions. It was suggested that staff prepare a report on how to increase single copy sales.

The Treasurer, Dr. Hritzo, gave a financial update. Mr. Murphy, staff, was present for this report. The Financial Report for February 1999 showed an excess of revenue over expenses of $277,000.

The registration figures for February 1999 (individual and litter registrations) are 128,032, versus 152,227 for February 1998.

The Board considered a request from AKC's independent auditors, Ernst & Young, for Board confirmation of the intended Board-designated funds as of December 31, 1998. Following a motion by Mrs. Strand, seconded by Mr. Goodman, it was VOTED (unanimously) to confirm that as of December 31, 1998 the Board-designated funds were intended to be as follows:

1998 Board-Designated Special Reserves (in 000's)

Reserve	Balance as of 12/31/98
1. Research and Education Grants 2. Financial Business System 3. Promotional Videos 4. Internet - Redesign of Web Site 5. North Carolina Outbound Services 6. Archiving/Cataloging 7. DNA Testing 8. New York Relocation - 260 Madison 9. Computer Reengineering 10. Board Set-Aside (Future Programs) 11. North Carolina Renovations	$421 43 704 213 149 29 0 347 3,867 3,580 1,553 $10, 906*

* The preliminary December estimate reported a reserve balance of $11,705. Additional accruals relating to 1998 transactions for Outbound Services, 260 Madison Avenue, Computer Reengineering and North Carolina Renovation were made in January before the final year-end closing.

The Board considered a request from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club for permission on a one-time basis to hold back-to-back shows at a site outside of the club's area on October 9 and 10, 1999. Following a motion by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mrs. Strand, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the request.

The Board considered a request from the Vizsla Club of America for approval of the 1999 National Amateur All-Age and National Open All-Age Championships. Following a motion by Mr. Marden, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the following qualifications:

FOR THE 1999 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Open to any Vizsla six months of age or older that has ever placed first, second, third, or fourth in an Open All-Age, Amateur All-Age, Open Limited All-Age, Amateur Limited All-Age, Open Gun Dog, Open Limited Gun Dog, Amateur Gun Dog, Amateur Limited Gun Dog, in which at least eight dogs have started in an AKC licensed or member field trial or a registered dog who has acquired Master Hunter title. Each dog shall be handled by the same handler in the first and second series.

FOR THE 1999 NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Open to any Vizsla six months of age or older that has ever placed first, second, third, or fourth in an Amateur All-Age, Amateur Limited All-Age, Amateur Gun Dog, Amateur Limited Gun Dog Stake in an AKC licensed or member field trial or a registered dog who has acquired the AKC Master Hunter title. Only persons who, in the judgment of the Field Trial Committee, are qualified Amateurs as defined in Chapter 14, Section 2 of the Rules for Pointing Breed Trials amended to December 10, 1996, may serve as scouts in the National Amateur Championship Stake. Each dog shall be handled by the same handler in the First and Second Series.

Following a motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Dr. Hritzo, it was VOTED (unanimously) to add the Icelandic Kennel Club to the list of registries with pedigrees acceptable for AKC registration.

Following a motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Welsh, it was VOTED (unanimously) to add the following italicized statement at the end of Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows to clarify the interpretation of eligibility for the Bred-by-Exhibitor class:

The Bred-by-Exhibitor Class is intended as a breeder showcase. This is why handling in the class is limited to family and not to household. The legal ward situation is different in that the legal guardian/ward relationship is comparable to blood/adopted parent/child relationship both morally and legally. In some cases adoption is simply not an option.

For the above reasons, the Board of Directors has interpreted this section as follows:

PARENT: Father or mother means a biological or an individual who is a legal guardian to a minor under 18 years of age.

SON OR DAUGHTER: A son or daughter means a biological or adopted child, a stepchild or a legal ward. In the case of a legal ward, the child must be under 18 years of age for the purpose of this section.

The Board considered a request submitted by the Parent Clubs and All-Breed Clubs Committees to permit rotating National Specialty Shows to hold events within the conflict distance of an All-Breed show, without having to obtain clearance from that club. Both the National Specialty Show and the all-breed club would be permitted to offer classes for the breed. The request was for a three-year pilot study. There was concern over the negative impact this could have on an all-breed club if multiple large entry National Specialty Shows were held within the conflict distance on its show date. It was agreed that more input on this should be obtained from the Delegate All-Breed Clubs Committee.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mrs. Strand, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the revisions to the Great Dane standard, as published in the GAZETTE. The changes are effective April 28, 1999.

Following a motion by Mr. Marden, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (unanimously) to amend Chapter IX of the Regulations for Lure Coursing Trials and Tests as follows:

SECTION 3. STAKES, #5 - Add the word "excused" before dismissed on both lines.

SECTION 3. STAKES, #6 - Change Best of Breed runoff to "Best of Breed elimination."

Add a new SECTION 3, OPEN VETERAN STAKE. All remaining numbers are to be moved down accordingly.

SECTION 3. Add a new #7, renumbering the current #'s 7 and 8 as 8 and 9. The new SECTION 7 will read:

If BOB cannot be determined initially with one run, i.e., only three hounds, max., ALL winners of all stakes will be randomly drawn, until by a process of elimination, BOB can be determined by one final run.

Example: There is one stake of Veterans, one of Open, two of Specials, all four hounds will be randomly drawn and compete in two (2) courses of two (2). The winners of these courses will run again for BOB.

SECTION 4, #2, add the words "...either the entry form or" after the word agent.

SECTION 5. Add the following after the second sentence:

"In order for the maximum number of Championship points to be awarded to the BIF winner, there shall be at least two hounds in BIF competition."

Mrs. Welsh, Ms. Scully, and Dr. Smith, members of the Judges Review Committee, left the meeting prior to the report on Judges Applications.

Mr. Hayes, staff, was present for the discussion on Judges Applications. Upon motion made and seconded, it was VOTED:

That the applications for the following New Breed judging applicants be accepted for the breeds indicated:

Ms. Mary (Marge) Benham-Hutchins	Labrador Retrievers, JS
Mr. Jon R. Clapp	Australian Cattle Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Mr. Richard (Dick) Jones	German Shepherd Dogs, JS
Mrs. Gail M. Knight	Bulldogs
Dr. Dana Ann Smith Massey	Weimaraners
Mrs. Toni Stevens	Bulldogs, JS-L

That the applications for the following Approved Breed judging applicants be accepted for the breeds indicated:

Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman
Sporting Group
(Brittanys, Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Vizslas, Weimaraners, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons)

Mr. Douglas J. Arthur
Afghan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis

Mrs. Mary Beth Arthur
Basenjis, Borzois

Mr. Richard G. Beauchamp
Balance of Sporting Group
(Brittanys, Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Vizslas, Weimaraners, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons)

Mr. Robert F. Caviness
Bichons Frises, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, Keeshonden, Schipperkes, Tibetan Terriers

Mr. Gary L. Doerge
Balance of Hound Group
(Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds), Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatians, Lhasa Apsos

Mrs. Joyce C. Dowling
Brittanys, German Shorthaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Vizslas

Mrs. Toby B. Frisch
Chinese Shar-Pei

Mrs. Edith Gladstone
Pointers, Siberian Huskies

Mrs. Fay Dorval Haupt
Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers, Great Pyrenees, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Phillip L. Hein
Havanese, Löwchen, Miniature Pinschers, Pomeranians

Mrs. Anne M. Hier
American Eskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles

Mrs. Jerri Hobbs
Bernese Mountain Dogs, Samoyeds

Mrs. Rhonda E. Hovan
English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Border Collies

Ms. Melinda L. Lyon
Airedale Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Welsh Terriers

Mrs. Kathy Wiley Mackai
Siberian Huskies

Ms. Donna R. Maharan
Salukis

Mr. George E. Marquis
Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Great Pyrenees, Mastiffs, Samoyeds

Mr. Robert A. Mason
Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds, Borzois, Dachshunds, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds

Mrs. Shari L. Mason
Balance of Hound Group
(Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Rhodesian Ridgebacks), Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Japanese Chin, Pugs

Mr. Richard V. Miller
Brussels Griffons, Chinese Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers

Ms. Marilyn M. O'Cuilinn
Border Collies

Mr. Alexander C. Schwartz, Jr.
Bearded Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, Pulik, Shetland Sheepdogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mr. Bruce R. Schwartz
Doberman Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Standard Schnauzers

Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons
Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Kuvaszok

Mr. Walter J. Sommerfelt
English Setters, Irish Setters, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Doberman Pinschers, Siberian Huskies

Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter
Balance of Sporting Group
(German Wirehaired Pointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Gordon Setters, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons)

Mr. Harry L. Tufts
Bloodhounds, Borzois, Harriers, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds

Mrs. Shirley M. Uphouse
Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Old English Sheepdogs, Shetland Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Dr. Randy Weckman
Chinese Shar-Pei, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos

That the following named persons, who have completed five group assignments in the first Variety Group, be approved to judge Best in Show:

Mrs. Sally Baugniet (Zephyrhills, FL)

Mr. Raymond D. Bay (Morrison, CO)

Ms. Marjorie A. Tuff (Freehold, NJ)

That the following individuals were approved, in the Breed Evaluation Program, for the following:

Robert M. Brown, DVM
Balance of Herding Group
(Australian Cattle Dogs, Australian Shepherds, Bearded Collies, Border Collies, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Pulik)

Dr. Richard H. Hilderman
Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Scottish Deerhounds

That the following Provisional Obedience judging applications be approved:

Ms. Laraine Moffa
Novice

Ms. Joy-Ann Pool
Novice

Upon motion made and seconded, it was VOTED that the following Visiting Judges be approved for assignments at shows as indicated:

Mr. Alan Addicott (Australia) - Hutchinson Kennel Club - 4/00

Mrs. Kate T. Bride (Ireland) - Texas Coastal Brittany Club - 7/22/99

Mr. Donald Emslie (British Columbia) - Hatboro Dog Club - 10/8/99

Mrs. Gwen Herbert (England) - Great Dane Club of Central PA - 5/12/00

Mrs. Edith Hogg (South Africa) - Hatboro Dog Club - 10/8/99

Mr. Kenneth Hogg (South Africa) - Hatboro Dog Club - 10/8/99

Mrs. Deirdre C. McKinnon (Canada) - Pilgrim Basset Hound Club - 6/18/99

Mr. Brian Pether (England) - Empire Saluki Club - 7/10/99

Mrs. Charlott Sandberg (Sweden) - Chicagoland Bearded Collie Club - 6/19/99

Ms. Lena Stalhandske (Sweden) - Saluki Club of America - 6/11-13/99

Following completion of the report on Judges Applications, Mrs. Welsh, Ms. Scully and Dr. Smith returned to the meeting.

Mr. Slay and Mrs. Fiore, staff, participated in the portion of the meeting dealing with disciplinary actions.

There was a report on the actions taken by the AKC staff during the month of February 1999 on the cancellation of litters and individual registrations.

During the month of February, the registrations of 27 litters were cancelled: 8 because of impure breeding and 19 because of the Compliance Audit Program - DNA..

The cancellation of the 27 litters resulted in the cancellation of 22 registered dogs and rendered 123 dogs, members of these litters, ineligible for registration.

The Board considered penalties that could be imposed for violations to the previously adopted policy governing when conditions of dogs and kennel facilities do not meet AKC standards. Following a motion by Ms. Laurans, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (unanimously) to impose the following penalties:

Mitigated 1 yr./$100

Standard 5 yrs./$300

Aggravated 10 yrs./$500

It was voted to deny a request for reinstatement submitted by Freya L. Robison (Dallas, TX). Ms. Robison was suspended for five years at the December 11, 1995 Board meeting for exhibiting a Belgian Sheepdog with bands on the teeth.

The following actions taken by the AKC Management Disciplinary Committee were reported:

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of five (5) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed fines of $500 each for failure to comply with the recordkeeping and identification requirements of Chapter 4 of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline.

Marina De Dios (Perris, CA) - Multiple Breeds

Obifer De Dios (Perris, CA) - Multiple Breeds

Judy Krause-Marchione (Copperopolis, CA) - Poodle - Dachshund

Marc Marchione (Copperopolis, CA) - Poodle - Dachshund

Stephen Richard (Leominster, MA) - Multiple Breeds

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed fines of $500 each for failure to comply with the recordkeeping and identification requirements of Chapter 4 of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline.

Gail Altic-Carter (Everton, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Larry Bearden (Pickens, SC) - Beagle

William Bedient (Anniston, AL) - Multiple Breeds

Lylia Bedient-Riley (Anniston, AL) - Multiple Breeds

Hazel Breshears (Wheatland, MO) - Poodle

Lewis Breshears (Wheatland, MO) - Poodle

Thelma Breshears (Wheatland, MO) - Poodle

Nancy Burton (Seneca, SC) - Multiple Breeds

Ray Carter (Everton, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Pat Cheek (Elkland, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Lauren Clonch (Unionville, VA) - Labrador Retriever

Wanda Clonch (Unionville, VA) - Labrador Retriever

Janet Colagio (Buffalo, MO) - Labrador Retriever - Pomeranian

Devonne Cook (Carrollton, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Lillie Dawson (Bishop, GA) - Cocker Spaniel

Mary Donevan (Bowman, GA) - Multiple Breeds

Kermit Fitzgerald (Saint Albans, VT) - Pomeranian - Golden Retriever

Sherrie Fitzgerald (Saint Albans, VT) - Pomeranian - Golden Retriever

Charles Fullerton (Buffalo, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Kim Fullerton (Buffalo, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Arlis Ginnings (Weaubleau, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Carl Ginnings (Weaubleau, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Judd Ginnings (Weaubleau, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Sheryl Ginnings (Weaubleau, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Jackie Goforth (Union Mills, NC) - Multiple Breeds

Brenda Hagle (Ceres, CA) - Poodle

Angie Hernandez (Spartanburg, SC) - Multiple Breeds

Libby Mahaffey Hudson (Fountain Inn, SC) - Chihuahua - Yorkshire Terrier

Judith Lytle (Easton, CT) - Bichon Frise

Darrell Massey (Phillipsburg, MO) - Beagle

Rodella Massey (Phillipsburg, MO) - Beagle

Betty Lee Meyers (Weston, WV) - Multiple Breeds

Barbara Netroy (Conway, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Karen Peterson (Shelby, NC) - Cocker Spaniel

Joanie Pethel (Bowdon, GA) - Multiple Breeds

Jacquelyn Purser (Dublin, GA) - Multiple Breeds

Larry Purser (Dublin, GA) - Multiple Breeds

Beatrice Riendeau (Sutton, VT) - Multiple Breeds

Sharon Roberts (Rosamond, CA) - Multiple Breeds

Gerald Rolow (Phoenix, AZ) - Shih Tzu

Shelley Rolow (Phoenix, AZ) - Shih Tzu

Gertrude Smith (Elba, AL) - Multiple Breeds

Gladys Smith (Iowa Park, TX) - Miniature Schnauzer

Jeffrey Vaughn (Greenfield, MO) - Multiple Breeds

Robert Ware (Henagar, AL) - Chow Chow

Shelia Ware (Henagar, AL) - Chow Chow

Tommy Wilkerson (Garland, TX) - Chihuahua

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $500 fine each for having refused to permit an inspection of records and practices, as provided by Chapter 4, Section 7 of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline:

Robert Anderson (San Pedro, CA) - Labrador Retriever

Stephanie Anderson (San Pedro, CA) - Labrador Retriever

James Banks (Boulder, CO) - Labrador Retriever

Mike Cagle (Brazil, IN) - Multiple Breeds

P. Hugh Dunigan (Fulton, NY) - German Shepherd Dog

Clarice Edwards (Bakersfield, CA) - Pomeranian

Ellis Edwards, III (Berlin, MD) - German Shepherd Dog

Eileen Edwards-Middleman (Glen Burnie, MD) - German Shepherd Dog

Randy Gambill (Louisville, KY) - Multiple Breeds

Vanessa Goffphine-Forbes (Grand Bay, New Brunswick) - Pomeranian

Perry Lytle (Easton, CT) - Multiple Breeds

Allen Manges (Partlow, VA) - Poodle

Diane Manges (Partlow, VA) - Poodle

Marilyn Marook (St Clairsville, OH) - Chinese Shar-Pei

Suzanne McConnaghy (Marana, AZ) - Poodle - Pomeranian

Elizabeth Ames Moore (El Monte, CA) - Poodle

Debra Nadine-Oliver (Kennewick, WA) - Rottweiler

Billy Ray Potter (Walstonburg, NC) - Multiple Breeds

Anna Rice (Danville, PA) - Dachshund - Poodle

Carl Rice (Danville, PA) - Dachshund - Poodle

Christa Staples (Laurel, MS) - Yorkshire Terrier

Phyllis Stimac (Fort Smith, AR) - Multiple Breeds

Mark Thomas (Brazil, IN) - Great Dane - Labrador Retriever

Joyce Walker (Martinsburg, WV) - Chinese Shar-Pei

It was reported that the following individuals have been suspended for ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and fined $500 each for conduct considered prejudicial to the best interests of purebred dogs in connection with the conviction as indicated:

David Bishop (Buffalo, NY) - based on his conviction in Buffalo City Court, Erie County (NY) of Animal Cruelty. (Mixed Breed)

Pat Cziska Gamble (Fort Myers, FL) - based on her conviction in Lee County Court (FL) of Animal Cruelty and Abandonment. (Multiple Breeds)

It was reported that the following individual has been suspended for an additional fifteen (15) years, effective March 8, 1999, and fined $1000 for conduct considered prejudicial to the best interests of purebred dogs in connection with the conviction as indicated:

Nancy Elaine Hendleman (Marietta, GA) - based on her conviction in State Court of

Cobb County (GA) of Animal Cruelty. (Poodle - German Shepherd Dog)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended James Holley (Amory, MS) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $500 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, two litter registration applications which he knew, should have known, or had a duty to know, contained false certifications. (Chihuahua - Poodle)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Valerie Jensen (Worcester, MA) from all AKC privileges for a period of two (2) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $300 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, a litter registration application which she knew, or should have known, did not contain the personal signature of the owner of the sire. (Doberman Pinscher)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Eloise Lindsey (Smithville, MS) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $500 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, two litter registration applications which she knew, should have known, or had a duty to know, contained false certifications, and for failure to comply with the rules and regulations for recordkeeping and identification. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Johnny Mayo (Lexington, SC) from all AKC privileges for a period of two (2) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $300 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, a litter registration application which he knew, or should have known, did not contain the personal signature of the owner of the sire of the litter. (German Shepherd Dog)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Dorothy Nail (Mc Adams, MS) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $500 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, two litter registration applications which she knew, should have known, or had a duty to know, contained false certifications. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Bathsheva Rifkin (New York, NY) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999 and imposed a $500 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, registration information which she knew, or should have known, contained false certification. (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Paul Sapp (Tipton, MO) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective March 8, 1999, and imposed a $500 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, two litter registration applications which he knew, should have known, or had a duty to know, contained false certifications. (Multiple Breeds)

Mr. Goodman gave the Events and Clubs Committee Report on fines assessed clubs for late submission of date applications and judges panels.

It was moved by Dr. Hritzo, seconded by Mr. Goodman and VOTED (unanimously) to approve the Delegate credentials of the following persons, whose credentials have been published in two consecutive issues of the GAZETTE:

Robert Eisele, E. Islip, NY to represent Suffolk County Kennel Club, Inc.

Gene S. Hains, Waxhaw, NC to represent Piedmont Kennel Club

Marjorie MacNally Hanson, Coronado, CA to represent Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Inc.

David M. Krogh, West Linn, OR to represent Clackamas Kennel Club, Inc.

Laurence J. Libeu, Santa Ynez, CA to represent Santa Maria Kennel Club

Dorothy M. McCauley, Santa Maria, CA to represent Sandia Dog Obedience Club

Robert H. McKowen, Leola, PA to represent Mississippi Valley Retriever Club

Kathrynann N. Sarvinas, Catonsville, MD to represent Dog Owners' Training Club of Maryland, Inc.

Patricia Spear, Locust Valley, NY to represent North Dakota Retriever Club

Following a motion by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mrs. Welsh, it was VOTED (unanimously) to defer action on the credentials of Norma Bennett Woolf to represent the Queen City Dog Training Club, Inc., so that staff may verify her occupational eligibility.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Dr. Smith, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the membership applications of the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America and the Texas Tri-City Obedience Club.

Mr. Goodman reported that the Delegate credentials of the following persons are to be published in the April and May 1999 issues of the GAZETTE:

Phyllis Farrer, North Brunswick, NJ to represent Trenton Kennel Club, Inc.

Paul S. Gonzales, Hastings, MI to represent Wolverine Beagle Club

Sara Martin, Augusta, GA to represent Augusta Kennel Club, Inc.

Marilyn J. Swearingen, Pasco, WA to represent Richland Kennel Club

Christopher G. Wincek, Hunting Valley, OH to represent Buckeye Retriever Club

Following a motion by Dr. Haines, seconded by Mr. Marden, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve housekeeping amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club. The proposals were originally submitted by the Delegate Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Exploratory Constitution and Bylaws Committee recommended that they be adopted at this time. The changes would make all reference to the organization "AKC"; make the Bylaws gender neutral; refer to events and event committees rather than show, obedience and field trial committees; and preface the word "dogs" with purebred where applicable. These changes will be read at the June Delegates meeting, published twice in the GAZETTE and voted at the September 1999 meeting.

Dr. Battaglia reported that it had been agreed during the Business and Planning Committee meeting that pending items would be reviewed in April so that priorities could be set.

Dr. Smith made the suggestion that at Board meetings held prior to Delegate meetings, an effort be made to only have the Board handle mandatory items. This would enable the Board members to be available to attend Delegate Committee meetings. It was agreed that this idea would be discussed further at the May Board meeting.

There was agreement that time would be set aside in April to review the report of the Future Direction of Show Events Committee, and in May to review the Judges Review Committee report on the Judges Application process.

Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m., Monday, March 8, 1999.

Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at 2:45 p.m. following the March Delegates meeting. All Directors were present, including Robert Kelly, the newly elected Director. The President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary were also present.

There was an Executive Session to handle administrative matters. The following actions were reported out of Executive Session:

The following officers were elected:

David C. Merriam, Chairman of the Board

Kenneth A. Marden, Treasurer

Alfred L. Cheauré, President and Chief Executive Officer

Nicholas D'Altilio, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Noreen E. Baxter, Vice President, Public Education and Legislation

Thomas G. Murphy, Vice President, Finance and Administration

Samuel M. Perry, Vice President, General Counsel

Dennis B. Sprung, Vice President, Planning and Development

James P. Crowley, Secretary

The following banks were designated as depositories for AKC funds: Wachovia Bank and Bank of New York.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, and upon motion made and seconded, it was VOTED: To adjourn at 3:50 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 1999.

Adjourned

Attest:

James P. Crowley
Executive Secretary