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:  Inga B. Thompson (Kingwood, TX), Clyde Allen (Sardinia, OH), Julie A. Brungard (Saint Charles, IL), Kim Trafton (Garfield, GA)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for one year and imposed a fine of $1000 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): Mr. Edward Powell - Cheraw, SC (German Shepherd Dog)  Mrs. Audrey Powell - Cheraw, SC (Chow Chow, Chihuahua)

Bonnie Drabek had her Agility judging privileges suspended for one year and was fined $500 for neglecting to submit her agility courses for approval.

Annette Rossman had her Tracking judging privileges suspended for one year and was fined $250 for submitting a chart that did not correctly reflect the TDX track as laid and run.

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a fine of $500 for refusal to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested:  Ms. Janet Griggs - Cheraw, SC (Miniature Schnauzer) Ms. Angela Head - Flat Rock, AL (Dachshund)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a fine of $500 for non-compliance with AKC's record keeping and dog identification requirements:  Ms. Tammy E. Burton - Salem, VA (Doberman Pinscher, German Pinscher, Miniature Pinscher)  Mr. William Rice - Trenton, FL (Multiple Breeds)  Ms. Susan Stocum - Trenton, FL (Multiple Breeds)  Ms. Kathy Snow - Trenton, FL (Multiple Breeds)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a fine of $500 for having submitted or caused to be submitted two litter registration applications that they knew, should have known, or had a duty to know contained false certifications (DNA exclusion):  Mrs. Betty Fitzgerald - Prosper, TX (Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Maltese)  Ms. Alberta Wilson - Cedar Creek, TX (Chihuahua, Papillon)

... suspended Mrs. Kathleen Patrice Watt, Bothell, WA, from AKC registration privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine for submission of an online litter  registration application without the written permission of the owner of the sire. (German Shorthaired Pointer)

Mr. Ronald Rollins (Marysville, WA) Action was taken by the Schipperke Club of America for conduct in connection with its April 7, 2010 event. Mr. Rollins was charged with physical altercation and abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The Event Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a six month event suspension and a $300 fine. (Schipperke)

Ms. Sandee Isaacson (Lynnwood, WA) Action was taken by the Seattle Kennel Club, Inc. for conduct in connection with its March 13, 2010 event. Ms. Isaacson was charged with mistreatment in connection with an event. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a six month suspension from all AKC privileges and a $500 fine. (Pembroke Welsh Corgi, German Shepherd Dog)

Ms. R. Michal Woodworth (Wethersfield, CT) Action was taken by the New Brunswick Kennel Club for conduct in connection with its March 27, 2010 event. Ms. Woodworth was charged with failure to control a dog at an event. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a three month event suspension and a $300 fine. (Great Dane, Afghan Hound)

Patricia Hastings (Aloha, OR) had her judging privileges suspended for sixty days and was fined $200 for failure to perform her duties in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 8-C of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, and for inappropriate conduct as expressly addressed in the Rules, Policies, and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges.

Mr. Spencer Harrill (Kensington, MD) Action was taken by the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore for conduct in connection with its May 1, 2010 event. Mr. Harrill was charged with abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The Committee reviewed the report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Pyrenean Shepherd, Belgian Sheepdog, Border Collie)

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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