AKC Board Meeting MinutesAmerican Kennel Club Board Motions, Actions as recorded by Secretary
Current Meeting held at AKC Offices at 101 Park Ave., New York, NY - November 11-12, 2024 (See Minutes In Their Entirety Below) or Click to see current AKC Suspensions
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Wording is as presented in the Minutes/Secretary's Page, provided by AKC Secretary Gina M. DiNardo.
The Board convened on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All Directors, the Executive Secretary, Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer were present in the New York office except for Ms. Biddle, who participated via video conference. Copies of the October 7-8, 2024, Board Meeting minutes had previously been provided to all Directors for review.
Upon a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board voted to approve the October 2024 Board Meeting minutes.
There were 3 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Two reported: There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss business matters. Nothing was reported out of this session. Mr. Sprung called an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss business matters. It was reported of this session that the 2025 Budget was discussed. Dog and litter registration volumes are expected to be lower. The number of events and entries are expected to increase. The largest operating expenses are staff, service and professional fees including IT support and development and product fulfillment. The budget allows us to continue making donations of over $4.9 million to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Museum of the Dog, AKC Humane Fund, AKC Purebred Preservation Bank and other dog-related organizations. There was extensive discussion on registration, IT costs, staffing, benefits and non-controllables and new business opportunities. Following questions and further discussion, there was a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Mr. Powers, and the Board VOTED to approve the 2025 Budget. (Mr. Hamblin Opposed)
The Board recessed Monday at 5:22 p.m. The Board Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.(copied from last month's minutes).
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Deceased Judges: Mr. Dan E. Bandy, Lisa Farmer, Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker, Mrs. Linda Trustman Emeritus Judges: Ms. Peggy Lloyd, Ms. Denny C. Mounce, Aubrey Nash, Fr. Bryan P. Timby, Ms. Beverly Capstick, Mr. Tom Hale, Mrs. Denise Tatro, Mr. John Wilcox Resigned Judges: Debra Rudert, Mrs. Delores Burkholder, Mr. Michael Madl, Mr. Keith VanHousen
It was VOTED to adjourn on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:44 a.m. Eastern Time.
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