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AKC Board Meeting Minutes

American Kennel Club Board Motions, Actions as recorded by Secretary

Current Meeting held at 8051 Arco Corporate Dr. Raleigh, NC - August 11-12, 2025

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Wording is as presented in the Minutes/Secretary's Page, provided by AKC Secretary Sheila Goffe.

The Board convened on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Present at the Meeting: Dr. Thomas Davies (Chairman), Dr. Michael Knight (Vice Chairman), Ms. Gina DiNardo (President & CEO), Dr. Carmen Battaglia, Ms. Sally Fineburg, Mr. Eduardo Fugiwara, Dr. Charles Garvin, Mr. Steven Hamblin, Mr. Daniel Smyth, Mr. Robin Stansell, Mr. Christopher Sweetwood, Mr. Harold Tatro, Ms. Sylvia Thomas, Ms. Ann Wallin. The Chief Operating Officer (Mr. Gordon Comfort), Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Ted Philips) and Executive Secretary (Ms. Sheila Goffe) were also present.

Copies of the July 7-8 2025, Board Meeting minutes had previously been provided to all Directors for review. Upon a motion by Mr Sweetwood, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to approve the July 2025 Board Meeting minutes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION There were FIVE EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, three to discuss business matters. Nothing was reported out any of the sessions.

     There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss business matters. The Board approved increasing the event service fee across all sports. Beginning January 1, 2026, the AKC event fee will see its first
adjustment since 2008 – an increase of $1.00 from $3.50 to $4.50 per entry. The following year, on January 1, 2027, it will adjust again, moving from $4.50 to $5.50 per entry.

     There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss business matters. The Board approved dogs born in Russia that have been exported to other countries, with registrations recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and registered in that country before being imported into the United States, to be registered with the AKC. The following restrictions remain in place:

     • Judges licensed by the Russian/Belarusian Kennel Federations will not be able to judge at American Kennel Club events.

     • Entry to American Kennel Club events will not be allowed by dog owners living in Russia and Belarus.

     • Judges and exhibitors are strongly advised not to judge or exhibit at canine events in Russia/Belarus.

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Deceased Judges: Dan J. Harrison, Mr. Edward Coates Goll, Mr. Brian Meyer, Mr. Ronald Reuter, Lori Moffa, Dr. Jose Martienez

Emeritus Judge: Mr. Peter Green, Mrs. Mareth K. Kipp, Joanna Yund, Jill Jones, Sharon Hodgens-Wood, Tom Masterson

Resigned Judges: Mrs. Paula Nykiel - JS

It was VOTED to adjourn on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

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