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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2009
AKC DELEGATES MEETING
Highlights from the September 15, 2009 meeting of the AKC Delegates are
as follows:
* The Delegates referred the rule changes necessary for the
proposed realignment of the Groups back to the AKC Board. It is to come
back to the Delegates for a vote in March 2010.
* The Delegate Standing Committee elections were held.
* Chapter 3, Section 5, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows was
amended to permit the optional division of the 12-18 Month Class,
effective July 1, 2010
* Chapter 8, Section 9, of the Retriever Field Trial Rules was
amended to cover all contagious and communicable diseases.
* The following Delegates were presented with medallions
commemorating 25 years of service to AKC:
o Darrell W. Baker, American Pomeranian Club
o John J. Cadalzo, Jr. - Troy Kennel Club
o Harry G. Ottmann - Fort Worth Kennel Club
o Betty C. Pomeroy - Northern Kentucky Kennel Club
o Mary W. Price - Newfound Club of America
o John D. Sawicki - Keeshond Club of America
* The following Clubs were honored and presented with plaques to
recognize their 100th anniversary as AKC member clubs:
o Chicago Collie Club
o Greyhound Club of America
o Pekingese Club of America
o West Highland White Terrier Club of America
* The recipients of the Third Quarter AKC Community Achievement
Awards were announced:
o Lynne Clements of the Clakamas Kennel Club
o The Illinois Capitol Kennel Club
o Danita Slatton of the Sussex Spaniel Club of America
* An AKC Humane Fund grant was announced for the Tibetan Mastiff
Rescue, Inc.
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The American Kennel Club proudly celebrates its 125th Anniversary in
2009. Since 1884 the not-for-profit organization has maintained the
largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of
purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding
the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and
breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and
member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the
purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and
well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes
responsible dog ownership. More than 20,000 competitions for
AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations
each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking,
herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog
tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC
Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC
Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit
www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and
all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and
service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.
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