SECRETARY'S PAGE & Board Minutes - April 2010

As a result of Event Committee determinations the following individuals stand suspended of AKC privileges. It should be noted that these determinations may still be appealed and may be reversed. Upon expiration of the appeal process, an appropriate notice describing the status of the individual’s suspension, if any, will appear in this column:  R. Michal Woodworth (Wethersfield, CT), Ronald Rollins (Marysville, WA), Sandee Isaacson (Lynnwood, WA)

... suspended Ms. Pat Yates, Kannapolis, NC from all AKC privileges for one year and imposed a $1000 fine for non-compliance with AKC’s record keeping and dog identification requirements, and the AKC’s Care and Conditions Policy (unacceptable conditions, dogs and/or facility). (Multiple Breeds)

... suspended Mr. Benny Ward, Wabash, IN, from AKC registration privileges for six months and imposed a fine of $500 for submission of an online litter registration application without the written permission of the owner of the dam; for submission of a litter registration application containing a false certification as to the signature of the owner of the dam; and for submission of two individual dog registration applications containing a false certification as to the signature of the owner of the litter. (Beagle)

Ms. Sarah Evans (Barnesville, MD) Action was taken by the York Kennel Club for conduct in connection with its March 19, 2010 event. Ms. Evans was charged with disruptive behavior at an event. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a three month event suspension and a $300 fine. Field Spaniel, American Foxhound

Ms. Merry Johnson (Berthoud, CO) Action was taken by the Garden City Kansas Kennel Club, Inc. for conduct in connection with its March 14, 2010 event. Ms. Johnson was charged with abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a one month event suspension and a $500 fine. Great Pyrenees

Ms. Susan Palius (Belle Mead, NJ) Action was taken by the Monticello New York Kennel Club, Inc. for conduct in connection with its March 14, 2010 event. Ms. Palius was charged with unsportsmanlike conduct during an event and mistreatment in connection with an event. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a one month suspension from all AKC privileges and a $300 fine. Spinone Italiano, Golden Retriever

Mr. Anthony Clemento (Antioch, TN) Action was taken by the Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee for conduct in connection with its March 13, 2010 event. Mr. Clemento was charged with disregard of published club regulations. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. Multiple Breeds

Ms. Lana Schultz (Saint Joseph, IL) Action was taken by the Delaware County Kennel Club, Inc. for conduct in connection with its March 21, 2010 event. Ms. Schultz was charged with personal property damage. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. Boston Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Bloodhound, Australian Shepherd)

Ms. Susanna Anderson (Emerald, WI) Action was taken by the Delaware County Kennel Club, Inc. for conduct in connection with its March 21, 2010 event. Ms. Anderson was charged with personal property damage. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Bloodhound)

Ms. Maggie O’Brien (Copper Cliff, Ontario, Canada) Action was taken by the Delaware County Kennel Club, Inc. for conduct in connection with its March 21, 2010 event. Ms. O’Brien was charged with personal property  damage. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Bloodhound)

Ms. Taylar Zehnder (Carrollton, GA) Action was taken by the West Highland White Terrier Club of Greater Atlanta for conduct in connection with its Apr 18, 2010 event. Ms. Zehnder was charged with failure to follow a judge’s instructions. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a reprimand. West Highland White Terrier

The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has reprimanded Mr. Gabor Szilasi, Gallatin, TN, for signing an AKC document on behalf of another without filing a properly completed AKC Power of Attorney form. German Shepherd Dog

Following is a list of individuals who have been suspended or barred until the date indicated. During the period of suspension or barring, a person is prohibited from the following:

1. Registering any dogs in their name (joint or individual ownership). Any dogs currently registered in their name (joint or individual ownership) may be transferred, except that no dog registered in their name, regardless of co-ownership status, may be transferred to any member of their family, spouse, or companion. Companion is defined as anyone who resides at the same address as the suspended individual.

2. Registering any litters and signing any litter registrations in any capacity. No dog registered in their name (joint or individual ownership) may be used for breeding and no offspring of such a dog is eligible for registration with UKC.

3. Entering or participating in any way in any UKC Licensed event, including, but not limited to: co-owner, handler, back-up handler, judge, guide, vendor, spectator, Master of Hounds, Bench Show Judge, Judge or Director for any Conformation, Performance, or Companion event, and are prohibited from holding office in any UKC approved club or association.

4. No dog registered in their name (joint or individual ownership) may be entered or participate in any way in any UKC Licensed event.

5. Receiving any championship points or any wins toward a title for any dog registered in their name (joint or individual ownership).

6. Advertising in any UKC publication or internet site.

7. Receiving monetary payouts from any UKC specialty program, including the Performance Rewards Program, the Beagle Incentive Fund program, or the Merit Club Program. 

Any violation of these sanctions or any other UKC rule or policy during the time period in which the individual is barred or suspended will result in their being suspended indefinitely.

Suspended for LIFE
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