The April 22 BOD meeting minutes are available in the Members Only section of the Website. Minutes from prior years are available in the Prior Year Minutes Link.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
April 22 BOD Minutes Available
The April 22 BOD meeting minutes are available in the Members Only section of the Website. Minutes from prior years are available in the Prior Year Minutes Link.
AKC Noteworthy News for May
Noteworthy News for May 2019
The AKC has
been busy creating new programs, working to advance the sport, along with our
mission to protect and promote purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. It
is my pleasure to share some of these developments with you.
The AKC has
expanded our FIT DOG program by
recognizing clubs and organizations that provide canine fitness classes and
organized canine walks as AKC FIT DOG clubs. To date, we have had over 130 FIT
Dog clubs participating in the program. AKC FIT DOG, which was launched in
September of 2018, was created to encourage owners to walk with their dogs. The
program adopted the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 30 to 40
minutes of walking per session for a minimum total of 150 minutes per
week. Owners who achieve this level of activity for three months may
apply for a free car magnet featuring the AKC FIT DOG logo. In the first
five months of the program, over 1900 owners have applied for magnets. We are
very excited about the growth of this program and its goal to create fit owners
and dogs.
In April the
AKC Public Education Department launched the AKC B.A.R.K (Be A Reading Kid)
program to get children excited about reading. The goal of the AKC
B.A.R.K Program is to provide children with a fun, educationally enriching
experience that also allows them to bond with a canine companion. In this
program, children will read to a dog of their choosing and a parent or guardian
will assist them in logging their hours on the AKC website. If a child does not
own a dog, their parent/guardian can find a local AKC Canine Ambassador and
arrange a visit. After reaching certain milestones, children will receive
incentives for the hours they have read. Dogs participating in the program will
be acknowledged with a certificate for their volunteerism.
To close out
the month of April, we hosted the first ever AKC Agility Premier Cup presented
by EEM at the NYCB Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long
Island on April 25th. The top 60 canine agility competitors and their handlers
from around the country were invited to compete at the Invitational. Twelve
dogs competed at each jump height (8”,12”, 16”, 20”, and 24”) for $10,000 in
cash prizes. We congratulate the five dogs who rose to the top to win their
respective jump heights. This family-friendly event was held in conjunction
with the Longines International Masters Championship Cup and marked the first
time a major AKC Agility event was held at an Equestrian event, demonstrating
the extraordinary abilities of both horses and dogs in their respective
sports. We appreciate the opportunity to work with EEM World and look
forward to hosting this family-oriented event again next year.
This is just a
brief overview of some of the recent happenings at the AKC and ways in which we
are carrying out our mission. Look for more updates next month.
Dennis Sprung
President & CEO
President & CEO
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
AKC Junior Scholarship Recipients
The American Kennel Club Announces 2019 Junior Scholarship Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that twenty – three exceptional students from 14 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) Junior Scholarship for 2019 . The scholarships are offered to high school and college students and range from $1,000 to $2,000.
“These young men and women are dedicated not only to the sport of p urpose – bred dogs, but to their academics as well,” said Mari – Beth O’Neill, VP Sport Services. “It gives us great pleasure to reward these students with the AKC Junior Scholarships. We wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors , including their studies and involvement with dogs and The American Kennel Club.”
Applicants are evaluated based on academic performance and involvement in AKC events. They are required to submit documentation that they are active members of an AKC dog club as well as an essay on how the applicant has been involved with providing education about purpose – bred dogs within their school and / or community .
This year’s recipients represent a diverse number of AKC sports . They have accomplished a great deal in the dog world and participate in sports including conformation, agility, hunt tests, obedience, and more. These young men and women plan to continue in the sport, as well as judge and continue their families’ breeding programs.
2019 Junior Scholarship Recipients
Bree Ann Ardizzone – NY
Alexandra Backos – PA
Diana Chan – CT
Matelyn Cobban – MO
Mary Ctibor – GA
Elizabeth Ctibor – GA
Grace Freeman – MO
Dana George – IL
Karissa Groves – CO
Miki Hodel – MO
Katherine Hynes – CT
Ryan Klamm – KS
Courtney Kramer – FL
Holly Lewis – NH
Gabrielle Loesch – WA
Jennifer Necker – NM
Rachel Rivkin – PA
Rebecca Skahan – NH
Jennifer Spradlin – PA
Jackie Wooden – CA
Monday, March 18, 2019
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Monday, February 18, 2019
Feb 4 BOD Meeting Minutes Available
The Feb 4 BOD meeting minutes are available in the Members Only section of the Website. Minutes from prior years are available in the Prior Year Minutes Link.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
New AKC Gazette Articles
New English Setter Articles published in the AKC Gazette are available in the History section of the website, or you can click here for the contents page.
January 21 BOD Meeting Minutes
The Jan 21 BOD meeting minutes are available in the Members Only section of the Website. Minutes from prior years are available in the Prior Year Minutes Link.
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