AKC SUSPENDED-CURRENT
OCTOBER 2023
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Suspensions/Reprimands
October 2023 AKC Disciplinary Action ReportMs. Cristine Cameron (Sedro Woolley, WA). Action was taken by the Olympic Kennel Club for conduct at its August 16, 2023 event. Ms. Cameron was charged with inappropriate, abusive or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a one month event suspension and a $500 fine, effective August 19, 2023. (Multiple Breeds)
Mr. Matthew Perry (Berkeley, IL). Action was taken by the Mississippi Valley Kennel Club for conduct at its June 1, 2023 event. Mr. Perry was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the event report and set the penalty at a one month event suspension and a $500 fine, effective August 26, 2023. Mr. Perry appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board denied the appeal and affirmed the penalty. (Multiple Breeds)
Ms. Jacqueline Rickards-Pomper (Silverdale, PA). Action was taken by the Kenilworth Kennel Club of Connecticut for conduct at its July 7, 2023 event. Ms. Rickards-Pomper was charged with inappropriate, abusive or foul languages. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as one month event suspension and a $500 fine, effective August 30, 2023. (Doberman Pinschers, Chihuahuas)
Ms. Michelle Edling (The Dalles, OR). Action was taken by the Inland Empire Kennel Association for conduct at its June 11, 2023 event. Ms. Edling was charged with improper treatment in connection with an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Belgian Tervuren)
Ms. Margaret Lundy (Montrose, CO). Action was taken by the Cairn Terrier Club of Denver for conduct at its May 27, 2023 event. Ms. Lundy was charged with disregard of published club regulations. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Multiple Breeds)
Mr. Elpidio “Pete” Reyes (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). Action was taken by the Ochlockonee River Kennel Club of Florida for conduct at its February 25, 2023 event. Mr. Reyes was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the event report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. Mr. Reyes appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board denied the appeal and affirmed the penalty.
Mr. Steven Weisse (Leesburg, FL). Action was taken by the St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association for conduct at its June 18, 2023 event. Mr. Weisse was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and a $100 fine.
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