AKC Board Minutes
November 2003

The Board convened Monday, November 10, 2003 at 11:20 a.m. after the meetings of the various Board Committees. All Directors were present. The President, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Secretary were also present.

The Board reviewed the October 2003 minutes. Upon motion made by Dr. Davies and seconded by Ms. Scully, the minutes of the October 2003 meeting, copies of which were made available to all Directors, were adopted (unanimously).

The Chairman, Mr. Menaker, reported on the relief efforts in connection with the California wildfires.

Mr. Menaker reported that as a result of a suggestion Dr. Gerry Meisels submitted to him, the Executive Secretary has agreed to reformat the Board minutes, highlighting subjects to make them easier to find, thus improving communications with the Delegates.

The Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Sprung, reported on the Bank One credit card relationship and their advertising campaign in print and on television, which includes AKC's Affinity Card.

Mr. Menaker gave an update on the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.

Conflict of Interest Committee
The Chairman reported the appointment of a committee to evaluate all areas of possible conflict of interest situations within AKC and the sport. It should detail the conflict provisions now in place and make recommendations for possible modifications or further provisions if required. Its goal is a wide-ranging and thorough study of how, or if, conflict of interest situations warrant further regulation. Consistency of policy in all areas is an important criteria

THE COMMITTEE

David C. Merriam, Chair	(AKC Vice Chairman)
Judi Daniels	(Chair of Delegates Bylaw Committee)
Dennis Sprung	(COO, AKC)
Helen Lee James	(All-Breed judge from judges' community)
Jim Smith	(Former AKC Chairman, judge and exhibitor)
Secretary: Jim Crowley (AKC Executive Secretary)
Advisor: Michael Swick (AKC General Counsel)

THE SCOPE

The committee will be charged with a thorough investigation of all possible conflict of interest situations, to include but not limited to the following:

1. Delegate eligibility
2. Judge eligibility
3. AKC employees in the sport
4. Judges, handlers, and exhibitors
5. Breeder judges and exhibitors
6. Commercial breeders and AKC
7. Foreign judges judging in the USA
8. Transfer of ownership between breeders, judges, exhibitors and handlers
9. Loans, gifts, and business transactions between judges, handlers, and owners
10. Judges and exhibitors serving on the same boards

THE PLAN

The committee will be instructed to draw up a plan and a timetable for its work. It will be required to make periodic reports to the Chairman on its progress. A final date for completion should be set.

Mr. Merriam chaired the meeting, while Mr. Menaker briefly recused himself. There was a motion by Dr. Mays, seconded by Mr. Goodman and it was VOTED (unanimously; abstaining, Mr. Menaker) to express the Board's full confidence in the conduct, integrity, and leadership of its Chairman.

The President , Mr. Cheauré, reported on registration trends. A presentation on this was given by AKC Internal Consultants Tom Sharp and Connie Pearcy via video conference.

Financial Report
Mr. Stevens, Chief Financial Officer, gave a financial update.

The month of October 2003 produced total revenues of $5.1 million compared to $4.9 million last year. The net surplus for the month was $691,000 compared to a net deficit of $387,000 during last October. Unrealized profits on investments were a significant component contributing towards the current month's results.

October's dog registrations were 75,884 vs. 77,749 last year, which was a decrease of 2.4%. Litter registrations of 35,055 were 2% lower in comparison to 35,753 last year.

There was a discussion on the 2004 Budget. Mr. Stevens was present for this discussion.

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2003.
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The Board reconvened Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at 8:00 a.m. All Directors were present. The President, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Secretary were also present.

The Board went into Executive Session.

Appointment of Acting President/CEO 1/1/04
When the Board returned to regular session, it was reported that Dennis Sprung was appointed Acting President/CEO, effective January 1, 2004. It was also reported that the January 2004 Board meeting will be in Raleigh, NC.

Bylaw Amendment
The Board considered a proposed amendment to ARTICLE XV, SECTION 4 of the AKC Bylaws, which would enable an AKC club to hold non-AKC events if AKC gives its permission. Following a motion by Mr. Merriam, seconded by Mr. Marden, it was VOTED (affirmative, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Marden, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Gladstone, Ms. Scully, Mrs. Strand, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Garvin, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Haines, Mrs. Schaefer, Dr. Davies; opposed, Dr. Mays) to approve an amendment to ARTICLE XV, SECTION 4 to be read at the December 2003 Delegates meeting for a VOTE in March 2004 as follows: (addition underlined)

"Any AKC club, association or organization which shall hold a purebred dog event or dog exhibition of any kind not in accordance with the rules of the AKC which apply to such purebred dog event or exhibition without the express permission of the AKC may be disciplined even to the extent of being deprived of all privileges of the AKC for a stated period of time or indefinitely, and if such club, association or organization shall be a member of the AKC, it may be expelled from membership therein."

Mr. Merriam, Mr. Marden, and Dr. Haines, members of the Appeals Committee, left the meeting prior to the report on Judges Applications.

Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Alston, staff, participated in the discussion on Judges Applications by telephone conference. Upon motion made and seconded, it was VOTED:

That the applications for the following New Breed judging applicants be accepted for the breeds indicated, as recommended by the Judging Operations Department:

Mr. Ronald R. Acena - Great Danes, JS

Ms. Nancy Cunliffe - Cardigan Welsh Corgis, JS-L

Mr. William A. Hargreaves - Boxers

Ms. Lorri Isenhath - Labrador Retrievers, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, JS

Ms. Marilyn A. Lindsey-Miller - Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Patricia Mullen - Boxers

Mr. George Murray - Akitas, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Australian Shepherds, Bouviers des Flandres, JS

Ms. Lori L. Nelson - Whippets

Mrs. J. Denise Tatro - Whippets, Lakeland Terriers, JS

That the applications for the following Approved Breed judging applicants be accepted for the breeds indicated, as recommended by the Judging Operations Department:

Ms. Chantal M. Andrew - Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds, Borzois, Dachshunds, Greyhounds, Otterhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens, Whippets

Ms. Anne M. Barlow - Smooth Fox Terriers

Ms. Joy S. Brewster - Balance of Hound Group
(Afghan Hounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, American Foxhounds, English Foxhounds, Greyhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Pharaoh Hounds)

Mr. Reinaldo (Rey) Burgos - Bichons Frises, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Schipperkes

Mrs. Marge B. Calltharp - Bulldogs

Mr. Larry J. Chu - Samoyeds, JS

Mr. Travis W. Conboy - Golden Retrievers, English Setters, Irish Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels

Miss Arlene A. Czech - Balance of Herding Group
(Bouviers des Flandres, Canaan Dogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik)

Mrs. Catherine S. DiGiacomo - Beagles, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Bill (R.W.) Edwards - Airedale Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Mrs. Joyce E. Geshwiler - Basset Hounds, Beagles, Scottish Deerhounds, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, German Shepherd Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Joan Goldstein - Balance of Toy Group
(English Toy Spaniels, Havanese, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers)

Mr. Henry L. Gregory - Balance of Herding Group
(Australian Cattle Dogs, Bearded Collies, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik)

Mrs. Jackie Gregory - Basenjis, Norwegian Elkhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Mr. Brian J. Hooper - Pugs

Ms. Christine Hughes - Golden Retrievers, Doberman Pinschers

Mr. Bradley Jenkins - Balance of Toy Group
(Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Havanese, Italian Greyhounds, Maltese, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Poodles, Pugs, Toy Fox Terriers), Brittanys, Pointers

Dr. Steve Keating - Balance of Sporting Group
(Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons), Bulldogs

Mr. Roy W. Keiser, Jr. - Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Keeshonden, Schipperkes, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers

Mr. Norman B. Kenney - Border Terriers, Bull Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, West Highland White Terriers

Ms. Cheryl A. Lent - Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels

Ms. Melinda L. Lyon - American Staffordshire Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Border Terriers, Bull Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Dr. Gerald M. Mager - Balance of Terrier Group
(American Staffordshire Terriers, Australian Terriers, Bull Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Mrs. Chari Magnan - Cardigan Welsh Corgis

Mr. B.A. (Bart) Miller - Chinese Cresteds, Pekingese, Pugs, Shih Tzu

Mrs. Mary V. Murphy - Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Ms. Elizabeth Muthard - Balance of Toy Group
(Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, Maltese, Miniature Pinschers, Papillons, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers), Boston Terriers, Shiba Inu

Dr. William R. Newman - Bernese Mountain Dogs, Giant Schnauzers, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, St. Bernards

Mr. Garry K. Newton - Balance of Herding Group
(Australian Cattle Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis), Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Komondorok, Rottweilers

Mrs. Betty Jo Patrick - Balance of Herding Group
(Briards, Canaan Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis), JS-L

Dr. Gerard C. Penta - Balance of Working Group
(Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, German Pinschers, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Kuvaszok, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs), Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers

Mrs. Betty Peplin - Shetland Sheepdogs

Mrs. Lorraine Sapelak - Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Japanese Chin, Pomeranians

Mrs. Joan C. Scholz - Balance of Herding Group
(Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik)

Mrs. Christie C. Smith - St. Bernards

Prof. Douglas C. Taylor - Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Border Collies, Collies, German Shepherd Dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mr. T. Donald Teague - Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Siberian Huskies, Maltese, Pugs

Mr. Robert L. Vandiver - Brittanys, Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Golden Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Vizslas

Ms. Sharol Candace Way - Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers, Mastiffs, Portuguese Water Dogs, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

That the following Junior Showmanship applications be approved, as recommended by the
Judging Operations Department:

Ms. Diane Engelking (Riverwoods, IL)
Ms. Annie Marcotte (Fairbanks, AK)
Ms. Whitney Anne Meeks (Fuquay-Varina, NC)
Dr. Linda Marie Petter (Auburn, WA)

That the following named persons, who have completed five group assignments in the first Variety Group, be approved to judge Best in Show, as recommended by the Judging Operations Department:

Prof. Douglas C. Taylor (Roeland Park, KS)
Ms. Sharol Candace Way (Cochranville, PA)

That the following Provisional Obedience and Tracking judging applications be approved, as recommended by the Judging Operations Department:

Mr. Ray Desmarais - Tracking Dog
Mrs. Barbara Doering - Novice
Mrs. Nancy Glabicki - Open
Ms. Susan K. Hix - Tracking Dog
Mrs. Sandra McMillan - Tracking Dog
Ms. Diana Rooth - Tracking Dog Excellent
Mrs. Cynthia S. Tilly - Novice
Mr. Robert B. Willoh - Tracking Dog

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

Mr. Rudolf Brinkmann (Germany) - Farmington Valley Kennel Club - 7/3/04

Mrs. Jocelyn Croad (Australia) - Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club - 6/4/05

Mrs. Carol Daykin (England) - Basset Hound Club of Southern CA - 3/21/04

Mr. Hermann Evers (Germany) - St. Bernard Club of Southern CA - 2/2/04

Mrs. Hazel Fitzgibbon (England) - Northern CA Samoyed Fanciers - 6/4/04

Mrs. Betty Flavell (England) - Long Island Kennel Club - 5/16/04

Mrs. Patricia S. Hall (Australia) - Hawaiian Kennel Club - 3/6-7/04

Ms. Kerstin Handrich (Germany) - International Kennel Club of Chicago - 2/21/04

Mrs. Marianne Holmli (Norway) - Norwegian Elkhound Association of America - 4/12-16/04

Mrs. Jean Malley (England) - Irish Wolfhound Association of New England - 7/05

Dr. Elmer G. Pineda (Philippines) - Pug Dog Club of Greater New York - 2/8/04

Mrs. Heather Storton (England) - Basset Hound Club of Southern CA - 3/20/04

Ms. Margareta Sundquist (Sweden) - International Kennel Club of Chicago - 2/22/04

Ms. Carole Francis Tipler (New Zealand) - Mississippi Valley Kennel Club - 5/30-31/04

The following judges have completed their required Provisional New Breed judging assignments:

Ms. Nena Dee - Irish Setters

Mr. Frank DePaulo - Pointers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Mr. Kenneth DiLorenzo - Papillons, JS

Mrs. Julie Felten - Parson Russell Terriers

Mrs. Janis A. Leikam - Borzois

Ms. Wendy C. McNaughton - Labrador Retrievers

Mr. Malcolm E. Moore - Pekingese

Ms. Lew Olson - Black and Tan Coonhounds, Rottweilers

Mrs. Mary Lou Porlick - Italian Greyhounds, Maltese

Mrs. Sally A. Vogel - Alaskan Malamutes

Mr. Steward L. Wagner - Bulldogs

The following judges have completed their required Provisional Approved Breed judging assignments:

Ms. Dyane M. Baldwin - Brittanys, Golden Retrievers

Mr. James N. Barrett - Shetland Sheepdogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Linda D. Caldwell - Akitas, Boxers

Mrs. Dorothy K. Christiansen - Belgian Tervuren, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mr. Kenneth W. Clemons - English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

Mr. William Cunningham - Working Group
(Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Doberman Pinschers, German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Rottweilers, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Standard Schnauzers)

Ms. Betsy Dale - Brussels Griffons, Pekingese, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs

Mrs. Lisa R. DeRoulet - Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs

Mrs. Suzanne Dillin - Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Borzois, Dachshunds, Greyhounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Salukis, Whippets

Mr. Don Dvorak - Bulldogs

Ms. Mariam (Bobbie) Espey - Pointers, Pharaoh Hounds

Mrs. Dody Froehlich - Akitas, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Samoyeds, Australian Shepherds

Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Hastings - Balance of Non-Sporting Group
(American Eskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers, Chow Chows, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Schipperkes, Tibetan Spaniels), Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Giant Schnauzers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Samoyeds

Mrs. Cornelia M. Howard - Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Weimaraners

Mr. John David Hughes - Border Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers

Mrs. Tammy R. Johnston - Cardigan Welsh Corgis, JS

Ms. R. Suzanne Kinman - German Shepherd Dogs

Mrs. Linda Ayers Turner Knorr - Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Chris Levy - Bedlington Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Bulldogs, Keeshonden

Mr. John J. Lyons - Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Komondorok, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Standard Schnauzers, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Ms. Sandra MacIntosh - German Shepherd Dogs

Mr. Frank L. McCartha - Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Weimaraners

Mrs. Karen McFarlane - Balance of Non-Sporting Group
(Bichons Frises, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Poodles, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers), Polish Lowland Sheepdogs

Mr. Edward P. McNamee - Balance of Working Group
(Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, German Pinschers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Portuguese Water Dogs)

Mrs. Gloria L. Mitcham-Geringer - Bichons Frises, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, French Bulldogs, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers

Ms. Denny Mounce - Balance of Non-Sporting Group
(American Eskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers), American Foxhounds, English Foxhounds, Harriers

Mr. David J. Peat - Basenjis, Whippets

Ms. Laura Perkinson - Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei

Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser - Balance of Toy Group
(Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Havanese, Maltese, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Poodles, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers)

Ms. Nikki Riggsbee - Balance of Hound Group
(Basset Hounds, Beagles, American Foxhounds, English Foxhounds, Greyhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Otterhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens, Scottish Deerhounds, Whippets), Labrador Retrievers

Mrs. Patricia E. Robinson - Brittanys, Pointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Gordon Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels

Mr. Anthony E. Rosato - Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei

Dr. Clyde E. Shaw - Brittanys, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Pomeranians

Mrs. Helen Winski Stein - Beagles, Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds

Mrs. Anne Marie Taylor - Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Mr. William E. Usherwood - Afghan Hounds, Borzois, Irish Wolfhounds, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds

Mr. John T. "Tom" Ward - Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds, Whippets

Ms. Lee Whittier - Bullmastiffs

Mrs. Judith Zawikowski - German Shorthaired Pointers, English Setters

Following completion of the report on Judges Applications, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Marden and Dr. Haines returned to the meeting.

There was a motion by Mr. Gladstone, seconded by Dr. Davies, to publish the vote on judges' applications. Mr. Merriam proposed and Mr. Gladstone accepted as an amendment to his motion that the minutes include the breeds applied for, the staff recommendations and vote, the breeds denied, and the Board VOTE. The amended motion was defeated, with the VOTE (affirmative, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Merriam; opposed, Mr. Menaker, Ms. Scully, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Haines, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Strand, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Marden, Mr. Goodman, Dr. Mays; abstaining, Dr. Davies).

Compliance
There was a report on the actions taken by the AKC staff during the month of October 2003 on the cancellation of litters and individual registrations.

During the month of October, the registrations of 104 litters were cancelled: 2 at the request of the litter owner(s) and 102 as a result of DNA Parentage Evaluation.

The cancellation of the 104 litters resulted in the cancellation of 128 registered dogs and rendered 339 dogs, members of these litters, ineligible for registration.

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

Theresa Whitney (Yucca Valley, CA) was suspended by the Kennel Club of Riverside for conduct at its September 27, 2003 event. Specifically, Ms. Whitney was charged with inappropriate treatment of an animal, abusive or foul language/verbal altercation and physical abuse. Ms. Whitney attempted to take possession of a dog she co-owned during the event. The AKC Management Disciplinary Committee acted to suspend Ms. Whitney for inappropriate treatment of an animal and abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The committee did not find sufficient evidence to support the charge of physical abuse. Therefore, Ms. Whitney's event privileges were suspended for a period of 6 months and a $1000 fine was imposed, effective September 27, 2003.

Shelle Enright (Yucca Valley, CA) was suspended by the Kennel Club of Riverside for conduct at its September 27, 2003 event. Specifically, Ms. Enright was charged with inappropriate treatment of an animal, abusive or foul language/verbal altercation and physical abuse. Ms. Enright assisted a co-owner of a dog who was attempting to take possession of the dog during the event. The AKC Management Disciplinary Committee acted to suspend Ms. Enright's event privileges for inappropriate treatment of an animal and abusive and foul language/verbal altercation. The committee did not find sufficient evidence to support the charge of physical abuse. Therefore, Ms. Enright was suspended for a period of 6 months and a $1000 fine was imposed, effective September 27, 2003.

Jeff Ryman (Snohomish, WA) was suspended by the Richland Kennel Club for conduct at its September 28, 2003 event. Specifically, Mr. Ryman was charged with physical abuse at an event. An individual took offense of Mr. Ryman's actions when he was talking loudly during the Pledge of Allegiance. This resulted in an altercation in which Mr. Ryman placed his hand on an individual's shoulder. The AKC Management Disciplinary Committee reviewed the club's report and found it to be in order. However, they did not feel that Mr. Ryman's actions supported the charge of physical abuse. The committee did feel that Mr. Ryman's conduct did warrant some type of reprimand but not a suspension. As a result, the suspension was nullified.

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten years, effective November 10, 2003, and imposed fines of $2000 each for failure to comply with the recordkeeping and identification requirements of Chapter 4 of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline. Further, reinstatement will be contingent upon their beginning with a new colony:

Sue Myers (Huntsville, AR) - (Multiple Breeds)
Stephanie Stauffer (Monroeville, IN) - (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten years, effective November 10, 2003 and imposed a $2000 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:

Rena Lewis (Hindsville, AR) - (Pomeranian)
Billy Mccann (Lancing, TN) - (Chihuahua)
Bobby Mccann (Lancing, TN) - (Chihuahua)
Cora Mccann (Lancing, TN) - (Chihuahua)
Tonya Sunbom (Williamstown, KY) - (Multiple Breeds)
Carol Van Tuinen (Sylvania, OH) - (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten years, effective November 10, 2003, and imposed a $2000 fine for conduct considered prejudicial to the best interests of purebred dogs in connection with the convictions as indicated:

Delores Perez (Monroe, NC) - based on her conviction in Union County District Court, State of North Carolina of animal cruelty. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Larry Beegle (New Paris, PA) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective November 10, 2003, and imposed a $2000 fine for failure to comply with the rules and regulations for record keeping and identification and failure to maintain his dogs and facilities in a manner acceptable to The American Kennel Club. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Angela Holloway (New Paris, PA) from all AKC privileges for a period of ten (10) years, effective November 10, 2003, and imposed a $2000 fine for failure to comply with the rules and regulations for record keeping and identification and failure to maintain her dogs and facilities in a manner acceptable to The American Kennel Club. (Multiple Breeds)

Appeals Committee Report
Mr. Merriam gave the report of the Appeals Committee. Two appeals were heard by Mr. Merriam and Dr. Haines, with Mr. Marden recusing himself because of prior knowledge of the cases. The first appeal was from Bob Erbe. The Board suspended Mr. Erbe's judging privileges for three years, effective July 7, 2003, for conduct unbecoming a judge. While handling a dog in a stake at the Ozark German Shorthaired Pointer Club's March 14, 2003 trial, he used a tracking device to scout a dog in contention. The second appeal was from Charles Carr, whose judging privileges were suspended, effective July 7, 2003, as a result of his refusing to sign the judges book when the judges could not agree on placements in a stake at the Gordon Setter Club of America's April 27, 2003 trial. The committee recommended that both appeals be denied, with the original date of suspension applying. The Board voted to adopt this recommendation.

Breeders Committee
Mr. Goodman gave the Breeders Committee report. He indicated that the committee will be meeting with the 2003 Breeders of the Year in order to obtain their input on how AKC could best serve new and experienced breeders.

Events and Clubs Committee
Dr. Davies 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. Davies, seconded by Ms. Scully and VOTED (unanimously) to approve the Delegate credentials of the following persons, whose credentials have been published in two consecutive issues of the GAZETTE:

Kurt D. Anderson, North Haven, CT
to represent Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc.

Marcy Bankus, Barrington Hills, IL
to represent Fox River Valley Kennel Club, Inc.

Jane Brumley, Virginia Beach, VA
to represent Tidewater Kennel Club of Virginia, Inc.

Lawrence W. Coleman, City of Spokane Valley, WA
to represent Inland Empire Kennel Association, Inc.

Dr. John L. Hyatt, Hickory, NC
to represent Greater Hickory Kennel Club, Inc.

Dr. Davies reported that the Delegate credentials of the following persons are to be published in the December 2003 and January 2004 issues of the GAZETTE:

Jean Anderson, Wilmington, DE
to represent Penn Treaty Kennel Club, Inc.

Donna Beckman, El Cerrito, CA
to represent Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc.

Deborah A. Lynch, Aurora, OH
to represent Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Inc.

John C. McNabney, Harwinton, CT
to represent Scottish Terrier Club of America

Clarence F. Vaughn, Ballston Spa, NY
to represent Cairn Terrier Club of America

Jan Wolf, Waco, KY
to represent Hollywood Dog Obedience Club, Inc.

The Board considered an appeal from the Greater Chicago Papillon Club for an exception of the Board policy limiting the distance from its area a club may go to cluster with a National Specialty. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Mrs. Strand, it was VOTED (affirmative, Dr. Davies, Mrs. Strand, Mr. Menaker, Ms. Scully, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Marden, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Haines, Dr. Garvin, Mr. Gladstone, Dr. Mays; opposed, Mr. Merriam, Mrs. Schaefer) to deny the appeal.

The Board considered a proposed amendment submitted by the Delegate Parent Clubs Committee, which would, under certain circumstances, provide points for Reserve. The exact proposal would amend Chapter 16, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows to read as follows: (The additions are underlined.)

"Championship points will be recorded for Winners Dog and Winners Bitch, and in certain cases explained below, for Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch for each breed or variety listed in Chapter 3, Section 1, at licensed or member dog shows approved by The American Kennel Club, provided the certification of the Secretary as described in Chapter 6, Section 1, has been printed in the premium list for the show.

Championship points will be recorded according to the number of eligible dogs competing in the regular classes of each sex in each breed or variety, and according to the Schedule of Points established by the Board of Directors.

If the dog designated Winners Dog or Winners Bitch is also awarded Best of Breed or Variety, the dogs of both sexes that have been entered for Best of Breed or Variety competition and that have been defeated in such competition, shall be counted in addition to the dogs that competed in the regular classes for its sex in calculating championship points.

If the dog designated Winners Dog or Winners Bitch is also awarded Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Variety, the dogs of its own sex that have been entered for Best of Breed or Variety competition and that have been defeated in competition for Best of Opposite Sex shall be counted in addition to the dogs that competed in the regular classes for its sex in calculating championship points.

The dog awarded the Best of Winners shall be credited with the number of points calculated for Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, whichever is greater.

At one National Specialty each year, specified by the AKC Breed Parent Specialty Club at the time the event application is submitted to AKC, the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and/or Reserve Winners Bitch will be awarded a three-point major, provided the number of dogs competing in the regular classes of that Reserve Winner's sex totals at least twice the number required for a 5 point major.

In counting the number of eligible dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified, or that is dismissed, excused or ordered from the ring by the judge, or from which all awards are withheld, shall not be included."

Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (affirmative, Dr. Davies, Ms. Scully, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Goodman, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Schaefer, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Haines, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Mays, Mr. Gladstone, opposed; Mr. Marden) to disapprove the proposed amendment.

The Board reviewed the Event Committee's handling of an incident that occurred at the German Shepherd Dog Club of America's October 9, 2003 specialty show, involving an alleged physical altercation. Dr. Battaglia recused himself from the discussion as the club's Delegate. The club received a complaint and held a preliminary investigation, concluding that the incident, if proven, would constitute prejudicial conduct. However, when the complaint was later withdrawn, the committee believed it could not go forward and took no further action. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Dr. Garvin, it was VOTED (unanimously; Dr. Battaglia not participating in the vote) to officially reprimand the German Shepherd Dog Club of America and to impose a $2,500 fine for its failure to properly handle an alleged act of misconduct at its show.

Mr. Cheauré reported that, in accordance with ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 of the AKC Bylaws, the incident at the German Shepherd Dog Club of America's October 2003 show will be investigated and that, if warranted, charges will be filed and the Board notified accordingly.

The Board considered a request from the American Cesky Terrier Club, endorsed by the Delegate Herding, Earthdog and Coursing Committee, to permit the breed to compete in AKC Earthdog events. Following a motion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Mr. Marden, it was VOTED (unanimously) to amend Chapter 1, Section 6 of the Regulations for Earthdog Tests to include Cesky Terriers, effective January 1, 2004.

The Board considered a request from the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America to establish a National Open Gun Dog Walking Championship, which would be in addition to its National Open Gun Dog Championship. Following a motion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Dr. Davies, it was VOTED (affirmative, Ms. Scully, Dr. Davies, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Goodman, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Schaefer, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Haines, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Mays, Mr. Gladstone; Mr. Marden abstaining) to deny the request.

Following a motion by Mr. Marden, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the qualifications for the English Setter Association of America's 2004 National Championship Field Trial as follows:

• In order for a dog to be eligible to enter the English Setter National Championship, it must have placed first, second, third or fourth in All-Age Stakes (Open or Amateur), Limited All-Age Stakes (Open or Amateur), Open Gun Dog, Open Limited Gun Dog, Amateur Gun Dog or Amateur Limited Gun Dog at an American Kennel Club field trial.
  
  
• Further, to be eligible to enter the English Setter National Championship, a dog must have a DNA profile on file with the AKC and have permanent identification in the form of a microchip. Proof of the above must be provided to the Field Trial Secretary with the entry. Dogs will be checked on the field trial grounds prior to running.

Business Committee
Mr. Merriam gave the report from the Business Committee. The committee discussed television rights for AKC events and long-term strategic planning.

Operations and Planning Committee
Dr. Battaglia gave a report from the Operations and Planning Committee.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mr. Merriam, it was VOTED (unanimously) to add the Union Cynologique Saint Hubert du Grand Duché de Luxembourg to the list of registries with pedigrees acceptable for AKC registration.

Following a motion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Mr. Marden, it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve a request from the Canadian Kennel Club that AKC accept pedigrees from the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation for Canadian-bred American Eskimo Dogs until the breed becomes registrable with the Canadian Kennel Club.

Public Relations and Public Affairs Committee
Mrs. Strand gave a report from the Public Relations and Public Affairs Committee. The committee discussed AKC's legislative initiative to amend the Animal Welfare Act, the AKC web site, publications and print ads for AKC. Mrs. Strand reported that the 2004 Breeder of the Year award winners are:

• SPORTING: Helen Szostak, Plymouth, MI, Grousemoor Flat-Coated Retrievers
• HOUND: Patricia Craige Trotter, Antioch, TN, Vin-Melca Norwegian Elkhounds
• WORKING: Mary M. Rodgers, Hamilton, MT, Marienburg Doberman Pinschers
• TERRIER: Capt. Jean L. Heath & William H. Cosby, Jr., Pleasanton, CA, Black Watch Lakeland Terriers
• TOY: Thomas O'Neal, Genoa City, WI, Dreamridge English Toy Spaniels
• NON-SPORTING: Joseph D. Vergnetti, Medina, OH, Dassin Poodles
• HERDING: Jeré Marder, Chicago, IL, Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs

2004 Budget
There was further discussion on the 2004 Budget. There was a motion by Mr. Gladstone, seconded by Mr. Merriam, to reduce the expenses in the Judging Operations Department by 50%. The motion was defeated, with the VOTE (affirmative, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Merriam; opposed, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Mays, Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Scully, Dr. Haines, Dr. Davies, Mr. Goodman, Dr. Garvin, Mr. Marden, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Schaefer).

There was a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mrs. Schaefer, to hold 2004 travel expenses to the 2003 level. The motion was defeated, with the VOTE (affirmative, Dr. Battaglia, Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Gladstone; opposed, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Mays, Dr. Haines, Mr. Marden, Mr. Goodman, Ms. Scully, Mrs. Strand, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Davies).

There was a motion by Mrs. Strand, seconded by Mr. Goodman, and it was VOTED (affirmative, Mrs. Strand, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Menaker, Mr. Marden, Dr. Davies, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Haines, Dr. Mays, Ms. Scully, Mrs. Schaefer; opposed, Mr. Gladstone) to approve the 2004 Budget.

The Board recessed and went into Workshop Sessions on AKC event television rights, the criteria for Registered Kennel Names, a Publications review, judging approvals, and AKC interaction with High Volume Breeders.

The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2003.
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The Board reconvened Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at 8:00 a.m. All Directors, except Dr. Mays, were present. The President, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Secretary were also present.

Mrs. Strand reported on an NAIA conference that is to be held in Washington, D.C. on March 28-30, 2004.

The Board continued its workshop sessions.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, and upon motion made
and seconded, it was
VOTED: To adjourn at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2003.
Adjourned
A true record:

Attest:

James P. Crowley
Executive Secretary

ADDENDUM TO THE NOVEMBER 10-12, 2003
AKC BOARD MEETING MINUTES

EVENTS AND CLUBS
Items that may come to the Board for a VOTE in January:

• Approval of wording concerning the health of entered dogs, as suggested by AVMA and modified by AKC staff.
• Addition of the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Working Group, effective 7/1/04.
• Addition of the Black Russian Terrier to the Working Group, effective 7/1/04.
• Recommendation of the Obedience Advisory Committee concerning amendments to the Regulations.
• Editorial changes to the Obedience Regulations.
• Rally Regulations and Guidelines.

BUSINESS
Items that will continue to be discussed by the committee in January:

• AKC Event Television Rights.
• Long-Term Business Strategic Planning.
• Business Evaluation of Judges Education.
• AKC Web Site Education Opportunities.
• AKC Providing Event Entry Services.
• AKC Brand Use and Management.

OPERATIONS AND PLANNING
Item that may come to the Board for a VOTE in January:

• Policies governing the granting of Registered Kennel Names.

Items that will continue to be discussed by the committee in January:

• Proposed appellate procedures for Trial Boards.
• DNA recommendations from the DNA Advisory Committee.
• Should coat type be added to the registration certificate?
• Update on Registration Reengineering.
• Funding and support of Purebred Rescue.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Items that will continue to be discussed by the committee in January:

• Puppy Protection Act.
• Web site review.
• Publications review.
• Image Campaign - Print ads review.

BREEDERS
Items that will continue to be discussed by the committee in January:

• Educating first-time breeders.
• Reviewing resource material including input from