AKC Board Minutes
April 2003

The Board convened Monday, April 7, 2003 at 11:15 a.m. after the meetings of the various Board Committees. All Directors were present except Dr. Mays, who participated by telephone conference during the meeting. The Chief Operating Officer and Executive Secretary were also present.

The Board reviewed the February 2003 minutes. Upon motion made by Dr. Davies and seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the minutes of the February 2003 meeting, copies of which were made available to all Directors, were adopted (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays).

The Chairman, Mr. Menaker, reported the appointment of Board Standing Committees and Delegate Committee Board liaisons as follows:

BOARD COMMITTEES

APPEALS
David C. Merriam, Chair
Kenneth A. Marden, Vice Chair
Dr. Patricia H. Haines

AUDIT
Dr. Asa Mays, Chair
Nina Schaefer, Vice Chair
Steven D. Gladstone

BREEDERS COMMITTEE
Walter F. Goodman, Chair
Patti L. Strand, Vice Chair
Dr. Thomas M. Davies
Dr. Patricia H. Haines

BUSINESS COMMITTEE
David C. Merriam, Chair
Steven D. Gladstone, Vice Chair
Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia
Dr. J. Charles Garvin
Dr. Patricia H. Haines
Nina Schaefer

EVENTS AND CLUBS
Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chair
Walter F. Goodman, Vice Chair
Dr. Asa Mays
Kenneth A. Marden
Patricia C. Scully
Patti L. Strand

OPERATIONS AND PLANNING
Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, Chair
Dr. J. Charles Garvin, Vice Chair
Steven D. Gladstone
Dr. Patricia H. Haines
David C. Merriam
Nina Schaefer

PENSION
Kenneth A. Marden, Chair
David C. Merriam, Vice Chair
Patricia C. Scully

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Patti L. Strand, Chair
Dr. Asa Mays, Vice Chair
Dr. Thomas M. Davies
Walter F. Goodman
Kenneth A. Marden
Patricia C. Scully

The Chairman and President are ex-officio members of all Board Committees.

BOARD LIAISONS

Coordinating - Ronald H. Menaker, David C. Merriam, Alfred L. Cheauré
All-Breed - Patti L. Strand
Field Trials - Kenneth A. Marden
Obedience - Patricia C. Scully
Dog Show Rules - Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Walter F. Goodman
Parent Clubs - Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia
Canine Health - Dr. Patricia H. Haines, Dr. Asa Mays
Bylaws - Steven D. Gladstone, Nina Schaefer
Strategic Planning - Dr. J. Charles Garvin
Herding, Earthdog, Coursing - Kenneth A. Marden, Patricia C. Scully

There was an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

The President, Mr. Cheauré, reported on the roll out of the Pet Insurance program.

The President reported on the status of the registration reengineering.

Mr. Stevens gave a financial update. The Financial Report for the first quarter of 2003 showed total revenue of $13.7 million and a net deficit of $1.2 million after all expenses.

The individual registration figures for March 2003 are 70,000, versus 100,002 for March 2002.

The litter registration figures for March 2003 are 26,588, versus 37,790 for March 2002.

Following a report by Mr. Stevens, there was a motion by Mr. Marden, seconded by Mrs. Schaefer, and it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that Circle Trust be removed as Trustee of The American Kennel Club 401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan, effective June 1, 2003; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Fidelity Management Trust Company be appointed as Trustee of The American Kennel Club 401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan, effective June 1, 2003.

Following a motion by Mr. Menaker, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to adopt the following resolution:

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

Held on April seventh, two thousand and three, the following Resolution was unanimously- absent, Dr. Mays-adopted:

WHEREAS, Robert L. Kelly was elected a Director of The American Kennel Club on March ninth, nineteen hundred and ninety-nine, serving until March eleventh, two thousand and three; and,

WHEREAS, he served on the Board Audit, Public Relations and Public Affairs, and Operations and Planning Committees in nineteen ninety-nine and two thousand; and,

WHEREAS, he served on the Board Business, Events and Clubs, and Employees Pension Committees in two thousand and one, two thousand and two and two thousand and three; and,

WHEREAS, he served on and made major contributions to the ad hoc Board-appointed DNA Advisory Committee and High Volume Breeders Committee; and,

WHEREAS, he has served the important role of Board liaison to both the Dog Show Rules and the Herding, Earthdog and Coursing Standing Delegate Committees; and,

WHEREAS, his acknowledged expertise in matters pertaining to sound business practices, and the needs and wishes of participants in all facets of the Sport have proved to be invaluable assets to the Board as it addressed the organization's financial position and issues related to various types of dog events; and,

WHEREAS, we are ever mindful of the great contributions he has made and continues to make to The American Kennel Club and the Sport of Purebred Dogs; and,

WHEREAS, we will miss his sound judgment, good humor, and extensive knowledge of the Sport; and,

WHEREAS, we will ever cherish our association with this distinguished sportsman, businessman, and friend;

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Directors of The American Kennel Club extend to him their most sincere best wishes for the years ahead and their deep appreciation for his many years of dedicated service to The American Kennel Club.

The Executive Secretary, Mr. Crowley, reported on a request submitted by the Doberman Pinscher Club of America for permission to hold a Schutzhund demonstration at its October 2003 National Specialty. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to approve this request with the understanding that the Doberman Pinscher Club of America had control over and complete responsibility for the event.

Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, 2003.
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Meeting reconvened at 8:05 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2003. All Directors were present, except Dr. Mays, who participated by telephone conference. Also present was the Executive Secretary. The Chairman reported that the following Executive Officers were elected at the Executive Session on Monday:

President/CEO, Alfred L. Cheauré
Chief Operating Officer, Dennis B. Sprung
Executive Secretary, James P. Crowley
Chief Financial Officer, James T. Stevens

The Chairman also announced the resignation of Nicholas D'Altilio, the previous Chief Operating Officer. The Board wished to extend its appreciation to Mr. D'Altilio for his contributions to AKC and for his years of service.

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

Mr. Hayes, 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:

Mrs. Illona J. Chu - Alaskan Malamutes

Mrs. Katie D. Edwards - Great Danes, JS

Mrs. Patricia H. Gilbert - Afghan Hounds, Borzois, Salukis

Ms. Karen Mills-Heron - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Mrs. Caroline Miller - Bulldogs

Mrs. Sue Mills - Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren

Ms. Libby O'Donnell Naimo - English Springer Spaniels, JS

Ms. Susan E. Paine - Bloodhounds, JS

Mr. Robert Paust - Afghan Hounds, Greyhounds, Harriers, Airedale Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Welsh Terriers, JS-L

Ms. Eleanor (Elly) J. Rensink - Akitas, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Newfoundlands, Rottweilers, St. Bernards, Australian Cattle Dogs, Bouviers des Flandres, Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, JS

Mrs. Kathy A. Rust - German Shorthaired Pointers, Vizslas, JS

Mrs. Sally E. Sasser - Labrador Retrievers

Ms. Cheryl Fales Steinmetz - Dalmatians, JS

Mrs. Louise VanAlstyne - Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Cairn Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatians, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, JS

Mr. Mark E. VanAlstyne - Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Cairn Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatians, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, JS

Mr. Carl Vitner - Samoyeds

Mr. C. Glen Walter - Dalmatians

Ms. Pamela F. Winter - Great Danes

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

Ms. Carolyn Alexander - Alaskan Malamutes, Boxers, Giant Schnauzers, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Standard Schnauzers

Mr. Steve Allmand - Afghan Hounds, Basset Hounds

Mrs. Joan P. Anselm - Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bullmastiffs, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Howard Atlee - Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Mrs. Kathy L. Beliew - Chinese Shar-Pei, Poodles

Mr. William Bergum - Balance of Sporting Group
(Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons), Alaskan Malamutes, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Mrs. Terry L. Berrios - Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Great Danes, Samoyeds

Mr. Robert L. Boothe - Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani

Mrs. Janie Bousek - American Staffordshire Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Mr. Wayne E. Bousek - Brittanys, German Wirehaired Pointers, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas

Mr. Michael Canalizo - Golden Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers, Yorkshire Terriers, Bichons Frises, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei

Mrs. Susan Carr - Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Tibetan Spaniels

Mrs. Wyoma Clouss - American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, Irish Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, West Highland White Terriers

Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper - Cairn Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, West Highland White Terriers

Mr. William G. Daugherty - Great Danes, Australian Shepherds, Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs

Mrs. Glenda P. Dawkins - Balance of Terrier Group
(Australian Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Irish Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Skye Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, West Highland White Terriers)

Dr. Anthony D. DiNardo - Balance of Sporting Group
(Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons), Miniature Pinschers, Shih Tzu

Mrs. Nancy Ann Dinkfelt - German Shorthaired Pointers, Vizslas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Samoyeds

Mr. James M. Fankhauser - Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels

Ms. Christine Feldman-Bartnick - Pomeranians, Silky Terriers, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs

Ms. Kathy A. Forbes - Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Bloodhounds, Borzois, Greyhounds, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds

Mrs. Anne P. Foreman - Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Ms. F. Susan Godek - Australian Shepherds, Bouviers des Flandres, Shetland Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Sue Goldberg - Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels

Mr. R. Hach Hachtel - Brittanys, English Springer Spaniels

Mrs. Mari J. Hayhurst - Doberman Pinschers

Mrs. Theresa L. Hundt - Balance of Working Group
(German Pinschers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondorok), Brittanys, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Weimaraners

Dr. Sophia Kaluzniacki - Bernese Mountain Dogs, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Bearded Collies, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Anne S. Katona - Bichons Frises, Boston Terriers, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Terriers

Mrs. Wendy M. Kobrzycki - Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas, Japanese Chin, Bulldogs

Mrs. Candace M. Kramer - Shetland Sheepdogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Phyllis E. Lambert - Dachshunds

Ms. Janina K. Laurin - Australian Shepherds

Mrs. Carol Makowski - Dachshunds

Dr. Dana Ann Smith Massey - German Shorthaired Pointers, Labrador Retrievers

Mr. Russell L. McFadden - Balance of Hound Group
(Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, Dachshunds, American Foxhounds, English Foxhounds, Harriers, Otterhounds)

Mrs. Carolyn B. McKenna - Balance of Herding Group
(Bearded Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik), Great Danes

Ms. Judy E. Mears - Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes

Mr. Dennis Morgan - Akitas, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Great Danes, Portuguese Water Dogs, St. Bernards, Siberian Huskies

Mrs. Patricia Mowbray-Morgan - Balance of Working Group
(Akitas, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Kuvaszok, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, St. Bernards, Standard Schnauzers), Belgian Tervuren, Old English Sheepdogs

Mr. Robert Naun - Balance of Terrier Group
(Bedlington Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Irish Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Sealyham Terriers)

Mrs. Carol Jean Nelson - Golden Retrievers, Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Pugs

Ms. Helene Nietsch - Balance of Working Group
(Bernese Mountain Dogs, German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondorok), Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Borzois, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhounds

Ms. Barbara O'Neill - Basenjis, Dachshunds, Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Ms. Joanne (Jan) Paulk - Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers

Mrs. Pamela B. Peat - Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, Maltese, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terriers

Mrs. June A. Penta - Bearded Collies, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Bouviers des Flandres, Old English Sheepdogs

Mrs. Susan Peterson - Boxers, Lhasa Apsos

Mr. Edward Petit - Doberman Pinschers

Mrs. Christine E. Pollender - Brittanys, Clumber Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

Mrs. Maredith Reggie - Alaskan Malamutes, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Charles W. Rubenstein - Akitas, Great Danes

Miss M. Ann Schwartz - Balance of Sporting Group
(Brittanys, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani), French Bulldogs, Shiba Inu

Mrs. Barbara A. Shaw - Golden Retrievers, Weimaraners

Ms. Barbara Ruth Smith - Basenjis, Scottish Deerhounds, Border Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers

Mrs. Robert D. (Polly) Smith - Balance of Herding Group
(Australian Shepherds, Bearded Collies, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Border Collies, Canaan Dogs, Collies, German Shepherd Dogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik), Chihuahuas, Papillons

Mrs. Sheila Smith - Golden Retrievers, English Cocker Spaniels

Mrs. Jacqueline L. Stacy - Balance of Herding Group
(Australian Cattle Dogs, Bearded Collies, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik), Dachshunds

Mr. W. Terry Stacy - Airedale Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland White Terriers

Ms. Frances C. Stephens - Dachshunds

Ms. Lee Trowbridge - Mastiffs

Ms. Marjorie Underwood - Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, Miniature Pinschers, Papillons, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pugs, Yorkshire Terriers

Mr. Joe C. Walton - Balance of Hound Group
(American Foxhounds, English Foxhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Scottish Deerhounds), Cairn Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

The following Alternative Method applicant has been approved for the following:

Mr. Lowell K. Davis - Brittanys, Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters

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

Mrs. Ruth M. Prehn (Lynn Haven, FL)
Mr. Randall K. Sheets (Wauwatosa, WI)
Mrs. Dorothy B. Taylor (Nashua, NH)
Mrs. Joyce Vanek-Nielsen (Evergreen, CO)

That the following Junior Showmanship applications be approved:

Ms. Anne Bates (Indianapolis, IN)
Mrs. Patricia P. Jenner (Bethel, CT)

That the following Provisional Obedience and Tracking judging applications be approved:

Ms. Linda D. Baschnagel - Tracking Dog
Mr. Alvin W. Eng - Open
Miss Elizabeth (Beth) Marie Goodbody - Tracking Dog

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

Mrs. Rita Bond (England) - Greyhound Club of America - 9/24/03

Mrs. Susan Carter (England) - Piedmont Kennel Club - 9/28/03

Mrs. Jean Clare (England) - Packerland Kennel Club - 9/13/03

Mrs. Denise Cornelssen (Canada) - Cook Inlet Kennel Club - 8/1-3/03

Mrs. Diana Fenton (Australia) - Papago Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Phoenix - 11/21/03

Mr. Ken (Kenneth) Graeme Hammond (Australia) - Cook Inlet Kennel Club - 8/1-3/03

Mr. Daniel Meseguer-Bernal (Spain) - Bull Terrier Club of Philadelphia - 10/4/03

Ms. Eeva Rautala (Finland) - Newton Kennel Club - 8/29-30/03

Mrs. Michelle Scott (Canada) - Onondaga Kennel Association - 9/27/03

Ms. Lotus Tutton (Canada) - Great Lakes All Terrier Association - 6/14/03

Mr. Jim Wilson (England) - Montgomery County Kennel Club - 10/3/04

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

Ms. Cynthia DeWolf Bliven - Parson Russell Terriers

Mr. Brian J. Hooper - Chow Chows

Ms. Sanda Launey - Basset Hounds

Mrs. Janis Clary McGee - Shih Tzu

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

Mrs. Carole A. Beattie - Brittanys, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels

Mr. Richard M. Chashoudian - Balance of Toy Group
(Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Havanese, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Miniature Pinschers, Papillons, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pugs, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers)

Mr. Jerry Clark - Brittanys, German Shorthaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Vizslas

Dr. Daniel W. Dowling - Pointers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Weimaraners

Mr. Albert B. Galle - Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, St. Bernards

Mr. Edward H. Haas - American Staffordshire Terriers, Australian Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers

Mr. George J. Heitzman - Airedale Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Bull Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, West Highland White Terriers

Mrs. Nancy Liebes - Brittanys, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Mr. Garry K. Newton - Bearded Collies, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs

That the following judges have completed their required Provisional Junior Showmanship judging assignments:

Ms. Cathryn L. Ochs-Cline (Reston, VA)

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

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

During the month of March, the registrations of 10 litters were cancelled: 5 because of impure breeding, 1 at the request of the litter owner(s) and 4 as a result of DNA Parentage Evaluation.

The cancellation of the 10 litters resulted in the cancellation of 12 registered dogs and rendered 29 dogs, members of these litters, ineligible for registration.

The Board considered a clarification of the Misconduct Guidelines as they pertain to misconduct against a judge. Following a motion by Mr. Merriam, seconded by Dr. Garvin, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to adopt the following guidelines (changes underlined):

	Offense	Mitigated	Standard	Aggravated
I.	Misconduct Against a Judge (Event Suspension)
	a. Physical abuse	3 mo/$300	1 yr/$1000	10yr/$5000
	b. Verbal abuse (inappropriate, abusive or foul language) directed personally to a judge	2 mo/$100	6 mo/$500	1 yr/$1000
	c. Inappropriate public criticism of a judge, not disruptive, but demonstrating a lack of sportsmanship	Rep/$50	1 mo/$200	3 mo/$300
	d. Public criticism of a judge's decision that causes a disruption at an event	Rep/$100	3 mo/$300	6 mo/$500
	e. Unsportsmanlike conduct during an event Including but not limited to:
	1. Refusal or throwing down of ribbon	Rep/$100	3 mo/$300	6mo/$500
	2. Leaving ring without permission	Rep/$100	3 mo/$300	6mo/$500
	3. Refusing to continue to compete	Rep	3 mo/$300	6mo/$500
	4. Failure to control an unruly dog	Rep	45 d/$150	3 mo/$300
	5. Failure to follow a judge's instructions	Rep	45 d/$150	3 mo/$300
	f. Attempting to influence a judge	6 mo/$200	18mo/$500	5 yr/$1000

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

Richard Thomas (Las Vegas, NV) was suspended by the Kennel Club of Palm Springs for having a verbal altercation with the club's traffic control coordinator at its January 4, 2003 show. The AKC Management Disciplinary Committee imposed a suspension of one month, effective January 29, 2003, and a $500 fine.

Tina McDonnell (Colfax, NC) was suspended by the Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia at their event on February 1, 2003, for disregard of published club regulations in that she failed to properly supervise her son, who damaged the restroom. The AKC Management Disciplinary Committee imposed a $100 fine and a public reprimand.

Linda Tabor (Arlington, TX) was suspended by the San Antonio Kennel Club for conduct at their event on March 8, 2003 for mistreatment of a dog at an event in that she left her Siberian Husky in a crate that was too small. The AKC Management Disciplinary Committee acted to issue a letter of reprimand and imposed a $100 fine.

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten years, effective April 7, 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:

Kathleen Mattison (Saint Johns, AZ) - Dachshund and Pomeranian
Bertha Scroggin (Lincoln, IL) - Multiple Breeds

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten years, effective April 7, 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:

Roy Ellingsen (Coatesville, PA) - Multiple Breeds
Diane Gates (Greenbier, TN) - Multiple Breeds
Marjorie Lane George (Hereford, AZ) - Chihuahua
Jennifer Hinners (Queen City, MO) - Multiple Breeds
Beverly Keach (Hidalgo, IL) - Multiple Breeds
Kenneth Keach (Hidalgo, IL) - Multiple Breeds
Mae Landford (Antioch, TN) - Multiple Breeds
Wendell Ware (Clarence, MO) - Multiple Breeds
Joan Warren (Coatesville, PA) - Multiple Breeds
Esther Wegener (Hereford, AZ) - Chihuahua

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for a period of ten years, effective April 7, 2003, and imposed a $2000 fine for conduct considered prejudicial to the best interests of purebred dogs in connection with the conviction as indicated:

Lenny Ammaturo (Edwards, CO) - based on his conviction of Animal Cruelty in Westchester County Court, State of New York. (Akita)

Georgia Marie Sanborn (Fort Towson, OK) - based on her conviction of Animal Cruelty in McCurtain County, State of Oklahoma. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Mabel Covington (Antioch, TN) from all AKC registration privileges for a period of three (3) months, effective April 7, 2003, and imposed a $1000 fine for having submitted, or caused to be submitted, registration certficates, which she knew, or should have known, did not have the signature of her co-owner. (German Shepherd Dog)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Ike Hilton (Cross, SC) from all AKC privileges for a period of six (6) months, effective April 7, 2003, 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 exclusions. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Saundra Pruitt (Bentonville, AR) from all AKC privileges for a period of one (1) year, effective April 7, 2003, and imposed a $1000 fine for failure to maintain her dogs and facilities in a manner acceptable to The American Kennel Club. (Multiple Breeds)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Sarah Whitlowe (McAlester, OK) from all AKC privileges for a period of six (6) months, effective April 7, 2003, 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 exclusions. (Yorkshire Terrier)

The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Don Young II (Castro Valley, CA) from all AKC registration privileges for a period of one (1) year, effective April 7, 2003, and imposed a $1000 fine for having reported false information in connection with two certificates of transfer. (Gordon Setter)

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. Battaglia, seconded by Mr. Goodman and VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to approve the Delegate credentials of the following persons, whose credentials have been published in two consecutive issues of the GAZETTE:

Janice L. Earl, Kimberling City, MO to represent Ozarks Kennel Club, Inc.

David L. Gilstrap, Chattanooga, TN to Chattanooga Kennel Club

Robin J. Greenslade, Salem, NH to represent Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc.

Diana Haywood, Pittstown, NJ to represent American Manchester Terrier Club

Robette G. Johns, Waxhaw, NC to represent Piedmont Kennel Club, Inc.

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

Barbara M. Dille, White Plains, NY to represent Standard Schnauzer Club of America

Judith A. Porter, Catonsville, MD to represent Catonsville Kennel Club

James J. Primmer, Vancouver, WA to represent Portland Dog Obedience Club, Inc.

Abbe R. Shaw, Santa Barbara, CA to represent Santa Barbara Kennel Club

Suzanne Dower Sliney, Windsor, MA to represent Great Barrington Kennel Club, Inc.

Laura Wells, Shelton, CT to represent Trap Falls Kennel Club, Inc.

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

Josephine DeMenna, Wilton, CT to represent Progressive Dog Club

Phyllis Joseph, Skokie, IL to represent Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Inc.

Dr. Eric Liebes, Richmond, TX to represent Komondor Club of America, Inc.

Judy F. Murray, Baldwinsville, NY to represent Onondaga Kennel Association, Inc.

Terry A. Pierce, Newark, DE to represent Bryn Mawr Kennel Club

André B. Schoen, Colorado Springs, CO to represent Colorado Springs Kennel Club, Inc.

Darrell W. Wilcoxon, DeGraff, OH to represent Western Beagle Club

Following a motion by Mrs. Strand, seconded by Mr. Merriam, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to approve the revised Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Breed Standard as published in the GAZETTE, effective May 29, 2003.

Following a motion by Mrs. Strand, seconded by Mr. Menaker, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to approve a request from the Irish Setter Club of America to modify the eligibility requirements for its National and National Amateur Championship. The request eliminates tattoos as one of the means of identification. The new criteria reads:

"All dogs entered in the National and/or National Amateur Championship are required to have an AKC DNA profile and be identified with a microchip implant."

Charleston Kennel Club and Myrtle Beach Kennel Club have historically shared weekends. The fall weekend has been held in the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club territory. Myrtle Beach Kennel Club moved their fall site to Lake Waccamaw, NC. While the move to Lake Waccamaw, NC had no negative effect on Myrtle Beach Kennel Club, it took Charleston Kennel Club over 100 miles out of their (Charleston) territory. When the issue was discovered, Myrtle Beach Kennel Club attempted to move back to their historic site only to find that the site had been secured by someone else. Charleston Kennel Club then attempted to secure the club's January site only to find that the site had been rented to another party. At this time, there are no available sites within Charleston Kennel Club's territory and the club has requested a "one-time" approval to hold their September 2003 event in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Charleston Kennel Club has contracted the January site to hold back-to-back events in 2004 and forward. Following a motion by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mrs. Strand, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) to approve this request on a one-time basis.

Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Goodman, it was VOTED (affirmative, Dr. Davies, Mr. Goodman, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Haines, Ms. Scully, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. Marden, Mr. Merriam, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Menaker; abstaining, Mr. Gladstone, absent, Dr. Mays) to add the following paragraph to Chapter 1, Section 17 of the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations, which would require clubs to split the Master and Senior level tests when a specified number of entries are received:

Revise Chapter 1, Section 17 by adding the following new paragraph:

When entries exceed a total of sixty (60) dogs at the Master level during a two (2) day event, or any division thereof, the Master level must be split to run in two or more divisions. When entries exceed a total of ninety (90) dogs at the Master level during a three (3) day event, the Master level must be split in two or more divisions. When entries exceed a total of fifty (50) dogs at the Senior level and the test is scheduled to run only one day, then the test must be split in two or more divisions.

The Events and Clubs Committee also discussed the AKC banner and sign policy, policies governing evening specialties after all-breed shows, the water test requirement for Cocker Spaniels and English Cocker Spaniels at AKC Field Trials, an owner-handler stake for Retriever Field Trials, handling a dog on a mark in a Derby Stake at a Retriever Field Trial, age requirements for Performance Event judges and the possibility of FSS enrolled dogs competing in some Companion and Performance events.

Mr. Merriam gave the report of the Board Appeals Committee. The committee recommended and the Board VOTED to grant the following breeds:

Dr. Ralf J. Graff - Akitas, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Mastiffs

Mr. Merriam gave the report from the Business Committee.

The Board discussed the cost of the Events Department and the necessity for the users and beneficiaries of AKC services to share in at least a portion of these costs. Various options and amounts were carefully considered. There was a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Mrs. Schaefer to impose a $1.50 AKC Event Service Fee for the first entry of a dog in all AKC licensed and member dog shows, obedience trials, tracking tests, field trials, and hunting tests. The motion also stipulated that the recording fees were to continue to be collected.

For performance events with a $1.00 recording fee, there would be a $1.00 AKC Event Service Fee collected. As there is currently a $3.00 recording fee collected for Agility, Earthdog, Herding, and Lure Coursing Events, there would be no AKC Event Service Fee imposed.

There was a motion by Mr. Gladstone, seconded by Dr. Garvin to exclude entries in the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class. This motion was defeated with the VOTE (Affirmative, Mr. Gladstone and Dr. Garvin; Opposed, Mr. Merriam, Mrs. Strand, Mr. Marden, Mr. Goodman, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Davies, Mrs. Schaefer, Ms. Scully, and Dr. Haines; Abstaining, Mr. Menaker; Absent, Dr. Mays). The main motion was then VOTED (unanimously; absent, Dr. Mays) with an effective date for events held on and after January 1, 2004.

Following the vote, there was a consensus that it was the intent of the Board to meet future revenue shortfalls in the area by attempting to find alternative revenue and by instituting additional cost savings where possible.

Mr. Merriam also indicated that the committee was considering the subject of superintendent and event secretary fees and looking at the whole range of event-related fees.

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

Dr. Battaglia reported that the committee was reviewing the policies governing kennel names, the judging approval system, the addition of two foreign registries to AKC's registration list (Byelorussia and Ecuador), an arbitration provision for AKC entries, and a reduction in fees for Open Registration.

Mrs. Strand gave a report from the Public Relations and Public Affairs Committee.

There was a discussion on the boilerplate information included in many AKC publications and releases. There was a motion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Dr. Haines, to adopt the following boilerplate wording:

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed and member clubs, educates the general public about responsible dog ownership. More than 15,000 competitions for purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org

There was an amendment by Ms. Scully, seconded by Dr. Davies, to add the words, "AKC registered," and it was VOTED (affirmative, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Davies, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Goodman, Dr. Haines, Mr. Marden, Mr. Menaker, Mr. Merriam, Mrs. Schaefer, Ms. Scully, Mrs. Strand; opposed, Dr. Garvin; absent, Dr. Mays) to amend the wording, as follows:

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed and member clubs, educates the general public about responsible dog ownership. More than 15,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org

Mr. Crowley reported on a request from the Delegate Parent Clubs Committee for a grant of up to $100,000 to help to finance a 2004 Parent Clubs Conference. Following a motion by Mrs. Strand, seconded by Dr. Garvin, it was VOTED (affirmative, Mrs. Strand, Dr. Garvin, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Haines, Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. Marden, Ms. Scully, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Goodman, Dr. Davies, Mr. Gladstone; opposed, Mr. Merriam; absent, Dr. Mays) to approve this grant.

Mr. Marden reported on the recently held AKC Gun Dog Championship. He was very complimentary of the job done by both the host club, the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Middle Tennessee, and the AKC field staff.

There was a workshop to discuss the judging approval process.

The meeting reconvened and was adjourned at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2003.
The Board reconvened, Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at 8:00 a.m. All Directors were present, except Mr. Cheauré. Dr. Mays participated by telephone conference. The Chief Operating Officer and Executive Secretary were also present.

The Board went into a workshop session to discuss the judging approval process and the High Volume Breeders Committee Report.

The meeting was reconvened.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, and upon motion made
and seconded, it was
VOTED: To adjourn at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003.

Adjourned

Attest:

James P. Crowley
Executive Secretary