Saluki Club of America, Inc. Newsletter Winter Next Deadline: Saturday, March 24, In this Issue

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1 Saluki Club of America, Inc. Newsletter Winter 2018 SCOA Officers Gary Roush: President 123 Quaker Meeting House Road Williamsburg, VA (757) Brian Duggan: Vice-President Early Dawn Turlock, CA (209) mac.com Diana Farmer: Corresponding Secretary 9787 N. 52nd Street Riley, KS (785) In this Issue President s Message 3 Treasurer s Report 4 Delegate Report 20 Committee Reports 22 Next Deadline: Saturday, March 24, 2018 Please see the the Judges Selection list and ballot. Please return your ballot for your vote to count. Show results are available at salukiclub.org The Editor The Saluki Club of America, Inc. Newsletter is printed quarterly as the official record of the Club. Please send all articles and information for the Newsletter to Joanne Klova via to: scoanl@charter.net or USPS to 87 S. Oxford Road, Millbury, MA SCOA reserves the right to edit all submitted materials. All content copyright SCOA unless otherwise noted. Debbie Feliciano: Recording Secretary 42 Hillside Rd. New Castle, DE (217) secretary@salukiclub.org Katie Souder: Treasurer 3582 Byrce St. Cocoa, FL (321) treasurer@salukiclub.org Pam Arwood: Board Member 1001 Westpark Way Euless, TX (817) Tnsaluki@yahoo.com Nancy Leising: Board Member 104 Fort Park Cove Georgetown, TX (707) castlebay48@gmail.com Patsy Hoy: Board Member PO Box 269 Creamery, PA (610) bazaarhounds@verizon.net Peter Ortiz: Board Member 1804 Pine Village Drive Houston, TX (713) algazara_saluq@hotmail.com Wanda Sirianni: Board Member S. Unger Road Beavercreek, OR (503) wanda@sirianniacres.com Monica Stoner: A.K.C. Delegate P.O. Box 1708 Edgewood, NM (505) tsent@ix.netcom.com

2 S a l u k i C l u b o f A m e r i ca Page Committee Assignments and Chairs AKC Gazette Columnist (Pg 19) Brian Duggan, bpduggan@mac.com AKC Delegate (Pg 20) Monica Stoner, tsent@ix.netcom.com AKC Rescue Liaison (No Report) Sara Winstead, salukis777@aol. com Archives (No Report) Diana Farmer (co-chair), dmfarmer@k-state. edu, Elizabeth Dawsari Breeder Referral (No Report ) Michelle Haag (chair), saluki76@ me.com SouthEast-Valerie Hamilton, Beverly Griffith North Central-Donna Wagner South Central-Sara Winstead, Lorraine Trenholm NorthWest/N Cal.-Bonnie Boucher-Johnson SouthWest/S. Cal.-Elana Edwards, Cathy Chapman Northeast-Jennifer Rimerman Companion Events Committee-Carol Fisher (Chair), cfisher23@ verison.net Database Mgmt Liasion Valerie Hamilton (chair) vhamilton@khiva. net Desert-Bred Education (No Report) Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers, (chair), arteclectic@bealnet.com, Elizabeth Dawsari, Linda Deutsch, Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers, Mary Kline, Susan Schroeder, Francis Zeller Futurity (No Report) Pam Arwood, Futurity@salukiclub.org Health & Genetics - Open Internet Access (Website) (No Report) Sharon Walls (chair) Sharon@ saluqi.com, Jane Taylor Judges Education (No Report) Wendy Duggan (chair), kyzylkum@ jps.net, Linda Scanlon, Linda Deutsch, Diane Divin, Terry Smith, Sharon Walls Legislative Awareness (No Report) Linda Deutsch (chair), taadeutsch@ yahoo.com, Karen Frost, Valerie Hamilton, Marilyn Brown Lure Coursing (No Report) Tom Cigolle (co-chair), tcigolle@aol.com, Carol Fisher (co-chair) cfisher23@verizon.net, Dara Johnson, Dean Wright, Carol Smith, Janice Aquino, Brandi Hudecek, CynDee Hahn, Katie Souder Membership (No Report ) Terri Fortner-Jackson (chair) saluki_ deerhound@hotmail.com, Lesley Brabyn, Sharon Gause, Carol Smith, Patty Woodbury Newsletter Joanne Klova (Editor), scoanl@charter.net, Diana Farmer, Carol Fisher Parliamentarian Carl Holder Public Education (No Report) Debbie Feliciano (chair) chmsa1@comcast. net, Cathy Chapman, Danielle Rubin, Stephanie Gamble, Jane Taylor SIU Liaison (No Report) Ellie Case, jamon86@aol.com SPDBS Liaison (No Report) Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers, arteclectic@ bealnet.com, Susan Schroeder Specialty Advisory Committee (Pg 22) Monica Stoner (chair), tsent@ix.netcom.com, Tom Cigolle, Sharon Gause, Russell McFadden, Sue Meier Trophy Maintenance (No Report) Susan Jackson (chair) sjackson2@ comcast.net, Cindy Hahn, Patsy Hoy Versatility (No Report) MaryAnn Lillemo (chair), malillemo@att.net; Linda Scanlon; Jennifer Rimerman; Terry Smith Ways and Means (No Report) Stephanie Gamble (chair), yamadan8@ embarqmail.com; Dean Morris, Sharon Furlong, Pamela Mohr Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Triathlon Guidelines Cheryl Holman (chair), Carol Fisher, Brandy Hudecek, Jeanette Ringer Membership Change Change of Address: Celene Howard 4681 Brayton Terrace South Plam Harbor, FL

3 S A L U K I C L U B O f A M E R I C A Page 3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Winter 2018 Newsletter Planning for June 2018 is progressing well. Our Show Chair, Monica Stoner, is working with her committees to maintain or exceed the high standards that we have come to expect for our National Specialty. Our conformation judge will be Frank Farrar and our sweepstakes judge will be Joseph Minor. Please remember that the National will be back to our normal date which will be one week earlier than in It will take place on June 5 to 9, The Board has approved a proposal to hold the 2019 National in June at Purina Farms. Our 2019 Show Chairman will be Patsy Hoy. As with 2018, the date will be the week after the Mississippi Valley and Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club shows. Helen Graham will be our conformation judge. I m pleased to report that SCOA has its first applicant for associate membership. It will be addressed at our January Board meeting. On a sad note, I report the passing of Jeanne Niswonger. We have again lost a good friend. We will try to notify the membership of members recently passing in our Newsletters, recognizing that there will be gaps because of imperfect information. Passing members are recognized in our National Specialty catalog each year and we will be sending a catalog to the families of those included. As always, if you have thoughts, ideas or questions, the Board welcomes comments to secretary@salukiclub.org. As I write this, the Holidays have just ended. I hope that everyone had happy ones and I wish you the best for the New Year. Gary M. Roush January 3, 2018 Copyright Notice Unless otherwise indicated, all of the content of the Saluki Club of America Newsletter, Website and Announcement List is copyrighted by the Saluki Club of America, Inc. None of the material therein may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the express permission of the Saluki Club of America, Inc.

4 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 4 Secretary s Report 2017 SCOA Annual Meeting Minutes June 15, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 7:34 AM Central Time. Members present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Nancy Leising, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Monica Stoner, Janice Auino, Lea Anne Broseus, Ellie Case, Thomas A. Cigolle, Jessica Dixon, Carol Fisher, Karon Frost, Robert Frost, Jim Furlong, Sharon Furlong, Stephanie Gamble, Cynthia Hahn, Cheryl Holman, Brandie Hudecek Susan ackson, Celeste Johnson, Mark Kocab, Jeff Lipps Anna Meszaros, Dean Morris, Kathryn Nelson, Betty Providenti, Jean Rhodes, Jeanette Ringer, Danielle Rubin, Linda Scanlon, Shereen Shuman, MaryDee Sist, DVM, Carol Smith, Romayne Switch and Tina Turley-Kocab. Guests present were, James Growe, Mary Sroka-Calvert, Steve Calvert, Clarissa Nielsen, Debbie Welsh, Grace McCoy, Jenna Lowe and Cori Kelly. Carol Fisher moved that Brian Duggan serve as the Parliamentarian. Katie Souder seconded the motion which carried. Brian Duggan moved that Tom Cigolle serve as the Sergeant-at-Arms. Carol Fisher seconded the motion which carried. Katie Souder moved to accept the minutes of the 2016 Annual Meeting. Carol Fisher seconded the motion which carried. Report of the President I would like to welcome everyone to the 2017 General Membership Meeting and the 2017 National Specialty. I want to thank you both for attending the National and this meeting. It has already been an eventful two days and there are three to go. I would like to thank Russell McFadden and his committees for all their work to make this a successful National. I also want to thank the volunteers that serve on SCOA s committees. It is a lot of work and their efforts are appreciated. The 2016/2017 year was a busy one for SCOA. The Board received and approved an excellent proposal for the 2018 National Specialty to be held at Purina Farms and chaired by Russell McFadden. The Board has issued a request for proposals for 2019 and It takes a lot of pressure off the planning and execution of the National to have the site and chair identified two years ahead. Please note that the 2018 National will be one week earlier than this year as we will be getting back onto our regular schedule. The regular classes judge for 2018 will be Frank Farrar. The sweepstakes judge for 2018 will be Joseph Minor. The winner of the balloting for the regular classes judge for 2019 is Helen Graham. The Board has had several discussions about converting the print Newsletter into an electronic one. This would save the club approximately $4,300 a year in printing and mailing costs, but, most importantly, it would allow the club to provide more current information to its members than a quarterly Newsletter. It could be updated much more frequently. We have not worked out all of the details yet and would appreciate your thoughts and feedback as we go through the process. At the suggestion of several club members, the Board has established a Companion Events Committee which is in the process of formation and developing a charter. It will oversee and promote the non-conformation and non-lure coursing activities of the club. I would like to welcome Nancy Leising as our new Board member and to thank Sharon Furlong for her service and hard work on the Board. This has been a particularly sad year with the passing of a number of our members including Don Shepler, Maureen Jones, Don Magee, and Robbin Shea. They were strong supporters of the Saluki and represented many hours of work and dedication to SCOA. Again, I want to thank you for your attendance I wish everyone a great National Specialty. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with me or anyone on the Board. We are all available and interested in your thoughts. Gary Roush, June 2017 Report of the Vice President Brian Duggan noted that he had extended the SCOA s reciprocal catalog ad offer to the regional clubs but at present, only the Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco had accepted the offer to exchange ads.

5 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 5 Report of the Recording Secretary Debbie Feliciano reported that the monthly BOD minutes will be downloaded to the members only section of the SCOA website upon approval of the minutes. Ms. Feliciano reported that no nominations from the membership for Board members or officers were received and therefore the slate presented by the Nominating Committee stands. Report of the Corresponding Secretary - No Report Report of the Treasurer Katie Souder distributed the financial reports. Report of the AKC Delegate Monica Stoner reported that AKC will begin counting Veteran entries toward Grand Championship points. Ms. Stoner also reported that AKC is revising their process for re-instating dangerous dogs. Reports from committees: AKC Gazette Columnist - Brian Duggan Carol Fisher asked about including a link to Brian s articles on the SCOA website. Archives - Diana Farmer and Barb King No Report Breeder Referral Michelle Haag No Report Database Liaison Valerie Hamilton No Report. Desert-Bred Education Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers It has been a long and winding road since the inception of this committee in 1989 under Sandra Cody. Our charge was to keep Desert Breds in front of the fancy at the National in a non-political manner as the quest for AKC recognition took place in other venues. While not always easy we have been successful. This year is our 11 th year of printing our catalog to pair with the Exhibition and it features our Generation 3 SPDBS/ AKC dual registered Salukis. The committee extends a warm thanks to all of those who supported this catalog this year, it is quite beautiful and quite a testament to the achievements of our Salukis. Our Exhibition is light on entry this year due to a combination in timing of events with the later time of the National, the early running of the Pyramid Cup in the National week and distances we all face in travel. However, we will have a significant group of Generation 3 Salukis who have shown their ability to compete, indistinguishable from the general population, a testament to the overall preservation of type in the Saluki. As you look at our entrants and at our Salukis, remember, each of these Salukis is NO MORE than 3 steps away from the homelands of the Saluki where the only concern was the ability to hunt. A tradition in place for thousands of years, available now to all here in the US due to the foresight of the members of the Saluki Club of America. Mary Beth Rogers, Chair, Desert Bred Education Committee Futurity Pam Arwood The 2017 Futurity was represented by 22 litters, which produced 119 puppies. Of those, 68 individual pups were entered in the 2017 Futurity. Health and Genetics Cathy Chapman No Report Internet Access Sharon Walls-Heddleston No Report Judges Education Diane Divin No Report Legislative Awareness Linda Deutsch No Report Lure Coursing Tom Cigolle and Carol Fisher Tom Cigolle reported that there were 35 entries for the CAT test which brought in approximately $1100. There were 43 entries for the ASFA trial and 10 dogs for the JC test for an approximate total of $4000. Membership Patsy Hoy SCOA has gained 15 new members this past year and presently there are 5 applications in process. The committee is also in the process of revising the application process in order to streamline it. Newsletter Joanne Klova Gary Roush reported that he received notification from Joanne that the Summer NL will be her last and we will need to replace her.

6 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 6 Public Education - Debbie Feliciano Our Saluki booths were awarded a Hound Group 3 and a Hound Group 4 for their awesome Meet the Breeds booths at the Westminster Dog Show weekend in February and the Eukanuba National Dog Show in December respectively. Huge congratulations to all who participated and worked at putting these beautiful displays together. Many thanks to those who took part in these busy events and if you ever have the opportunity to participate in an AKC Meet the Breeds event I strongly encourage you to do so. SIU Liaison Ellie Case No Report SPDBS Liaison Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers On behalf of Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers Gary Roush stated that a catalogue is available for the Desert Bred Exhibition and encouraged members to attend. National Specialty 2017 Russell McFadden On behalf of Russell McFadden Monica Stoner reminded everyone to clean up after themselves and their dogs as well as tending to noisy dogs. Also new title ribbons will be given this year for dogs completing a title. Ms. Stoner stated that the live auction will contain items from Joe Pendry s estate. Patsy Hoy stated that there is a welcome booth to welcome and assist visitors and new comers. Specialty Advisory Monica Stoner Reported that SCOA has not received any National Specialty applications and encouraged members to submit a proposal. Trophy Maintenance Susan Jackson Cyndee Hahn has cleaned and catalogued all the SCOA trophies. Versatility Mary Ann Lillemo The Versatility Committee had 6 new applications submitted for 2017, increasing the total to 36 Versatility applications received, with 34 titles awarded. The Hall of Fame has been updated with the latest Versatility qualifiers and all the owners of Versatile salukis are encouraged to submit a photo for publication on the website. This year was the fifth year that we had the Versatility Conformation Competition at the National Specialty. There were 10 entries for 2017 with Cathy Chapman of Sadik Salukis as the judge. The competition was in a new time slot this year on Wednesday immediately following the Dual Titled Sweeps Competition. The committee is hoping that this time slot will provide more specialty attendees an opportunity to appreciate the Versatility competitors. As in previous years, the participants in the Versatility Conformation Competition will be presented at the award announcements on Friday evening. We continue to accept applications for Versatility titles, for both current salukis and those that have since passed away. The 2 year time limit for submitting applications for deceased salukis was previously rescinded and those applications can be submitted at any time. We encourage members to contact one of the committee members for questions or assistance. Respectfully submitted, MaryAnn Lillemo, Chair Ways and Means Stephanie Gamble All is going well at the Ways and Means table and State Basket Auction. 25 Year Membership Recognition Diane Divin Sharon Walls-Heddleston Julie Zucker Election of Officers and Board Members Three Board Members were up for election in Officers Gary Roush - President Brian Duggan Vice President Debbie Feliciano Recording Secretary Russell McFadden - Corresponding Secretary.

7 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 7 Katie Souder Treasurer AKC Delegate Monica Stoner Board Members Patsy Hoy Peter Ortiz Pam Arwood Wanda Sirianni Nancy Leising Judges Election National Judges 2019 There were 117 votes cast with one illegal vote. One ballot voted for two judges. Karen Fisher 19 Helen Graham 43 Darko Petreski 11 Juan Vasconsellos 29 Paula Bockman-Chato 14 Illegal 1 Sweepstakes Judges 2018 There were 117 votes cast with one illegal vote. One ballot voted for two judges. Lyndell Ackerman 21 Celene Howard 36 Joseph Minor 37 Karen Wagner 3 Sara Winsted 19 Illegal 1 Unfinished Business No unfinished business. New Business Jessica Dixon moved to add a PeeWee Handler event at future National Specialties. Carol Fisher seconded the motion which carried. Jeff Lipps moved to establish guidelines for RV parking at the National. Monica Stoner seconded the motion which carried. Anna Meszaros and Janice Aquino volunteered to assist with drafting the RV parking guidelines. Tina Kocab-Turley stated that she has been organizing and saving statistics digitally. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 AM Central Time. Annual Meeting of SCOA Board of Directors June 15, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 9:40 AM Central Time. Present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood and Sharon Furlong, and Nancy Leising. 1. Brian Duggan moved to approve the following minutes: May 26, 2016 June 30, 2016 July 21, 2016 August 18, 2016 September 29, 2016 October 27, 2016 November 30, 2016 December 22, 2016 January 26, 2017 February 23, 2017 March 30, 2017 April 27, 2017 Patsy Hoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 2. Katie Souder moved to accept Jim and Sharon Kinney s membership dues for renewal. Brian

8 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 8 Duggan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 3. Katie Souder moved to approve an SCOA AKC lure field trial for the week of October 1 st, 2017 as submitted by Jeff Lipps. Pam Arwood seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:48 AM Central Time. Meeting Minutes June 29, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 8.35 PM ET Present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Peter Ortiz, Nancy Leising and Monica Stoner (Delegate). 1. Approval of Minutes Katie Souder moved to approve the minutes from the May 25, 2017 teleconference sent on June 27, Peter Ortiz seconded the motion which carried with Nancy Leising abstaining. 2. Report of the President Gary Roush stated that Diane McHugh was transferred to a hospital in Topeka Kansas. She asked about the possibility of our insurance being able to help cover the cost of her hospital bills. 3. Report of the Vice President - No Report 4. Report of the Recording Secretary - No Report 5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary - No Report 6. Report of the Treasurer Brian Duggan moved to approve the May financial reports sent by Katie Souder on June 4, Patsy Hoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 7. Report of the Delegate Monica Stoner stated that the AKC is requesting the Parent club to send their health statement. 8. Report of Committees 2017 National Membership National went well and she received a lot of positive feedback. Patsy Hoy asked for suggestions to speed up and simplify the approval process. The committee continues to draft an Associate Membership application. There will be no time limit for owning saluki for Associate Member status. Katie Souder moved to accept Carolyn Pearce for SCOA membership. Brian Duggan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Nancy Leising moved to accept Mary Sroka Calvert and Steve Calvert for SCOA membership. Patsy Hoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 9. Unfinished Business - None 10. New Business Russell McFadden resigned as the SCOA Corresponding Secretary. Gary Roush moved that Diana Farmer fill the position of Corresponding Secretary for the remainder of Russell McFadden s term. Patsy Hoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Joanne Klova resigned as the News Letter editor. Her replacement will be discussed at the July meeting. Pam Arwood moved to allocate $200 for the December 2017 Meet the Breeds in Orlando, FL. Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed unanimously. There was a discussion regarding medallions for the AKC Invitational dog show. The question was asked if SCOA would be issued a refund for any medallions not issued and the topic was tabled until the July meeting. 11. Open Forum Monica Stoner reported that the 2017

9 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 9 SCOA received numerous compliments regarding the awards and announcements before Top 20 competition. The next meeting was scheduled for July 26, at 8:30 PM ET. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 PM ET. Meeting Minutes of 7/26/2017 The meeting was called to order by Gary Roush at 9:03 PM Eastern Time. Present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Diana Farmer Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Peter Ortiz (joined at 9:35), Wanda Sirianni and Monica Stoner (Delegate). 1. Approval of Minutes Brian Duggan moved to approve the minutes from the June 29, 2017 teleconference sent on July 26, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which carried with Patsy Hoy, Wanda Sirianni and Diana Farmer abstaining. 2. Report of the President Gary Roush requested that the Membership committee have an Associate Membership Application draft for the August meeting. 3. Report of the Vice President No Report 4. Report of the Recording Secretary No Report 5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary Diana Farmer stated that she is receiving s and she sent a message to CHF to add her to the mailing list and remove Russell. 6. Report of the Treasurer The June financial reports sent by Katie Souder on July 12, 2017 was tabled until the August meeting due to an error that needed to be corrected. 7. Report of the Delegate Monica Stoner reported that the AKC will now count veterans for Grand Champion Select points. The AKC is also looking into safer methods for reinstating dogs that have been disqualified. Monica reported the passing of Steve Gladstone. 8. Report of Committees 2018 National - Monica stated that there will not be a heart clinic but semen collection and DNA kits will be available. A Pee Wee Juniors event will be held and she is reaching out to obedience and agility people to obtain stewards. Gary Roush stated he will send the contracts this weekend. Membership Patsy Hoy reported that her committee is revising the Associate Membership Application and that the Griffins will be in the next News Letter. 9. Unfinished Business Joanne Klova s replacement for the SCOA News Letter editor to be tabled until the August meeting. Pam Arwood moved to sponsor medallions for the AKC Invitational dog show. Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 10. New Business Gary Roush suggested that we keep 2 boxes of the Book of Records for each year per Carol Fisher & Stephanie Gamble. Katie Souder moved to retain 2 boxes of each of the BOR and recycle the rest. Patsy Hoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Gary Roush stated he received an from Dani Rubin asking to put a link to the Confirmation Top 20 on the website. To the BOD s knowledge no direct link exists. The only links available are to the publications that publish them. Gary Roush requested that we be prepared to discuss and appoint committees at the August meeting. Katie Souder requested the formation of a new informal triathlon committee to make the competition more fair and balanced.

10 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page Open Forum None. The date for next meeting was scheduled for August 23, 2017 at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM Eastern Time. Meeting Minutes of 8/23/2017 The meeting was called to order at 8:33 PM ET. Present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Diana Farmer, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Wanda Sirianni and Monica Stoner (Delegate). 1. Approval of Minutes Diana Farmer moved to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2017 teleconference sent on August 22, Brian Duggan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 2. Report of the President No Report 3. Report of the Vice President No Report 4. Report of the Recording Secretary No Report 5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary No Report 6. Report of the Treasurer Patsy Hoy moved to approve the revised June financial reports sent by Katie Souder on July 27, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion with passed unanimously. Diana Farmer moved to approve the July financial reports sent by Katie Souder on August 5, Brian Duggan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 7. Report of the Delegate Monica Stoner reported that the AKC delegate meeting will be held in a couple weeks. 8. Report of Committees 2018 National Monica Stoner reported that the Silken Windhounds will hold their Specialty on Friday and Saturday in the Great Hall and will have several health clinics. Monica will update as information becomes available. Cindy Hahn will oversee parking and trophies are coming along. Wendy Duggan is collecting for trophies Patsy Hoy moved that sweepstakes judge black out 6 months of taking assignments before judging sweeps. Katie Souder seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Membership Pasty Hoy ed copies of the revised membership application and the associate member application to the board members. Katie Souder moved to adopt the associate membership application. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Brian Duggan moved to adopt the revised membership application. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 9. Unfinished Business Gary Roush stated that we have a new saluki person looking to become an associate member who will volunteer to be Joanne Klova s replacement for the SCOA News Letter editor. Committee appointments were discussed. Breeder Referral requested 2 contacts per region. Add Jessica Dixon to futurity. Cathy Chapman agreed to take over as the H&G chair. Sharon Walls will step down as the website administrator after this year. 10. New Business SCOA will support trophies and rosettes for the AKC Lure Trial in October. A discussion on the JSP Guidelines was tabled until the September meeting. Katie Souder moved to approve an SCOA support at the Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club show in Gray Summit, MO on June 2, 2018 as submitted by Cyndee Hahn. Diana Farmer seconded the motion with passed unanimously. Debbie Feliciano moved to approve an SCOA support at the Mississippi Valley Kennel Club

11 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 11 show in Gray Summit, MO on June 3, 2018 as submitted by Cyndee Hahn. Katie Souder seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Katie Souder moved to offer left over items (shirts, pins, key chains, etc.) from the National to regional and local clubs for specialties. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 11. Open Forum Patsy Hoy stated she will submit an application for the 2019 National. Patsy Hoy reported that the Liberty Saluki Club s September match was approved. The next meeting was scheduled for September 21, 2017 at 8:30 PM ET Brian Duggan moved to adjourn the meeting and go to an executive session at 9:55 PM ET. Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Meeting Minutes of 9/21/2017 The meeting was called to order at 8:33 PM Eastern Time. Present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Diana Farmer, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Peter Ortiz, Nancy Leising, Wanda Sirianni and Monica Stoner (Delegate). 1. Approval of Minutes Peter Ortiz moved to approve the minutes from the August 23, 2017 teleconference sent on September 20, Brian Duggan seconded the motion which carried with Patsy Hoy abstaining. 2. Report of the President Gary Roush suggested a policy indicating the draft meeting minutes be sent out within 2 weeks after the meeting and the agenda be sent 1 week prior to the meeting. Katie Souder moved that the draft minutes for a meeting are to be sent to the Board members within two weeks of the meeting and that the draft agenda for each meeting is to be sent to the Board Members no later than one week prior to the meeting. Diana Farmer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 3. Report of the Vice President No Report 4. Report of the Recording Secretary No Report 5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary No Report 6. Report of the Treasurer Diana Farmer moved to approve the August financial reports sent by Katie Souder on September 2, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 7. Report of the Delegate Monica Stoner reported that AKC is revising the criteria for reinstating excused and dangerous dogs. 8. Report of Committees 2018 National Specialty. Monica Stoner reported that Purina is increasing prices. Patsy Hoy suggested including vender ads in the catalog. Membership 9. Unfinished Business Patsy Hoy reported that she received one new associate member application. Committee appointments The Companion Events Committee ( CEC ) will provide oversight of all activities except for conformation and lure coursing. Their charge is to inform the Board about new activities, monitor existing activities, and make recommendations to the Board including suggesting individuals to chair and staff the activities. Members of the CEC will not have the responsibility to chair and staff the activities themselves. It is anticipated that the CEC members will have the knowledge and expertise to

12 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page New Business make recommendations that will allow the Board to provide the best possible experience for the participants in the companion events Pam Arwood moved to accept the description of the Companion Events Committee. Katie Souder seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Terry Fortner-Jackson accepted the chair of the membership committee. Cheryl Holman has agreed to chair agility at National Brian Duggan sent a draft of the JSP Guidelines / Committee to the BOD for review. Debbie Feliciano moved to approve the North Texas Saluki Club specialty application to be held in Fort Worth, TX on March 25, 2018 as submitted by Pam Arwood. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Peter Ortiz to approve the Galveston Bay Saluki Club specialty application to be held in Conroe, TX on December 1, 2017 as submitted by Terry Fortner-Jackson. Patsy Hoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Katie Souder to approve the Willamette Valley Saluki Club specialty application for 2 specialties to be held in Canby, OR on June 21 and 22, 2018 as submitted by Wanda Sirianni. Pam Arwood seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Cathy Chapman informed the BOD that she will be unable to chair the Health and Genetics Committee. Brian Duggan moved that BOD choose 2 people to draft a health statement and H&G can amend/ revise when the committee is solidified. Diana Farmer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The discussion regarding the Nominating Committee was tabled until October. Brian Duggan moved to ratify the motion to donate $1000 to AKC Reunite. Pam Arwood seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Gary Roush discussed RV parking at the National. He suggested holding Row A for 2 weeks for larger RVs and venders. 11. Open Forum Katie Souder requested that all money raised for the Top 20 must be sent to her. The date for next Meeting was scheduled for October 25, 2017 at 8:30 PM ET The meeting adjourned at 9:59 PM ET. Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2017 Call to order time: 7:43 pm CDT Present: Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Diana Farmer, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Peter Ortiz, Nancy Leising, Monica Stoner (Delegate). Absent: Debbie Feliciano, Wanda Sirianni, 1. Approval of Minutes for September 21, 2017 The following corrections were noted. The header should read Minutes and the telephone number, passcode and times should be removed. Item 9 should be corrected to read that Terri Fortner- Jackson is now chair of the Membership Committee and that Cheryl Holman has agreed to chair the Agility Trial for the 2018 National. Motion to approve the corrected minutes from the September 21, 2017 teleconference (originally sent on October 23, 2017). Moved: Patsy Hoy Second: Nancy Leising Vote: Unanimously in favor of the corrected minutes. Ask Sharon for suggestions on members with good internet knowledge and abilities.

13 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page Approval of Minutes for June 15, 2017 Motion to table the minutes from the June 15, 2017 teleconference. Moved: Brian Duggan Second: Pam Arwood Vote: Unanimously in favor. 2. Report of the President There are issues with getting the minutes and agendas to the Board in a timely manner. None of the approved minutes of Board meetings were sent to be included in the Newsletter. Brian will reach out to Debbie and see if there is any support that would aid in correcting this situation. 3. Report of the Vice President Copy for an ad for the 2018 National will appear the catalog for the Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco specialties. This copy was prepared by Monica Stoner. A reciprocal ad for the Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco specialties will appear in the 2018 National Specialty catalog. 4. Report of the Recording Secretary No report. 5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary No report. 6. Report of the Treasurer Motion to approve the September financial reports sent by Katie Souder on October 9, Moved: Brian Duggan Second: Peter Ortiz Vote: Unanimously in favor. 7. Report of the Delegate Elections to the American Kennel Club Board are upcoming. Once nominations are complete, Delegate Monica Stoner will send the Board the list of nominees. There is continuing discussion regarding a certificate program for puppies from 3-6 months of age competing in 3-6 month puppy conformation classes at dog shows. There is some resistance among the delegates. Many feel that the proposed certificate program is too lax. Several point to the Puppy STAR program, which is essentially a puppy CGC certificate, as a better model and program. 8. Report of Committees 2018 National Chair Monica Stoner reported that judges are confirmed as follows: Mary Ann Kilnkowski, regular conformation Nan Bodine, sweepstakes Cindy Brown,??? Judges for the Mississippi Valley and Missouri Rhineland Kennel Clubs supported entries are in the process of being selected. Membership Motion to approve the membership application for Jim and Linda Griffin sent by Patsy Hoy on October 22, Move: Brian Duggan Second: Pam Arnold Vote: Unanimously in favor. 9. Unfinished Business Committee appointments The Board discussed replacements for several members who have not responded affirmatively or negatively to their proposed appointments on various committees. Those suggested as replacements will be contacted by the Corresponding Secretary. The announcement soliciting an assistant to the Internet Access (Website) is to be reposted to the Announcement List. Motion to approve the revised JSP Guidelines sent by Brian Duggan on October 17, Moved: Nancy Leising

14 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 14 Second: Peter Ortiz Vote: Unanimously in favor. Motion to appoint Brian Duggan (chair), Nancy Leising and Peter Ortiz as the three-member JSP Advisory Group for 2017/2018. Moved: Diana Farmer Second: Pam Arwood Vote: Unanimously in favor. Motion to approve the revised charge for the Companion Events Committee sent by Gary Roush on October 22, Moved: Katie Souder Second: Patsy Hoy Vote: Unanimously in favor. 10. New Business Motion to approve the proposal for the 2019 National Specialty sent by Patsy Hoy. Moved: Katie Souder Second: Brian Duggan Vote: Unanimously in favor. Discussion of the 2020 National Specialty proposal. While there was some discussion, it was decided to table this for the November 2017 Board Meeting. Motion to appoint Gary Roush (chair), Sharon Walls and Karen Frost to the SCOA Nominating Committee for 2017/2018. Alternates will be Kevin Carlson and Valerie Hamilton. Moved: Nancy Leising Second: Brian Duggan Vote: Pam Arwood was not present for this vote. All those in attendance voted in favor of the motion. Discussion regarding Meet the Breeds in New York. Paper work from AKC will be sent to Danielle Rubin. Discussion of Linda Deutsch s request that the Board approve payment of one registration fee at an animal welfare legislative conference. The motion was to approve up to $300 each year for 1 committee member s registration fees to attend a national, regional, or local legislative conference/workshop. Moved: Katie Souder Second: Pam Arwood Vote: Unanimously in favor. Discussion regarding SCOA reincorporation in a different state and/or engaging a professional corporate agent. President Gary Roush will investigate the procedure/regulations for incorporating in the State of Delaware. Discussion of SCOA Fall Newsletter. A list of corrections was noted. The Board agreed that the STOLA letter can be held for the Winter Newsletter. President Roush will communicate the corrections and the decision regarding the letter to the editor. 11. Open Forum Katie Souder announced that dues notices will be sent in the next few weeks. Date for next Meeting: November 30, 2017 The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm CDT. Respectfully submitted by Diana Farmer, Corresponding Secretary Meeting Minutes of 11/30/2017 The meeting was called to order time at 8:42 PM Eastern Time.

15 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 15 Present were Gary Roush, Brian Duggan, Debbie Feliciano, Diana Farmer, Katie Souder, Patsy Hoy, Pam Arwood, Peter Ortiz, Nancy Leising, Wanda Sirianni and Monica Stoner (Delegate). 1. Approval of Minutes for October 25, 2017 Brian Duggan moved to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2017, teleconference sent by Diana Farmer on October 30, Peter Ortiz seconded the motion which carried with Debbie Feliciano and Wanda Sirianni abstaining. 2. Report of the President No Report 3. Report of the Vice President No Report 4. Report of the Recording Secretary No Report 5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary No Report 6. Report of the Treasurer Patsy Hoy moved to approve the October 2017 financial reports sent by Katie Souder on November 29, Diana Farmer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 7. Report of the Delegate Monica Stoner stated that the Delegate s meeting will be taking place in the next couple weeks. 8. Report of Committees 2018 National Patsy Hoy reported that the plans for the National are moving along. Gary Roush stated that Purina has recommendations but no hard rules regarding RV parking in response to Jeff Lipps letter. 9. Unfinished Business Committee appointments Diana Farmer will contact Brenda Johansson for Health and Genetics Committee chair. Discussion of the 2020 National Specialty proposal. Brian Duggan will solicit additional information regarding coursing, cost details for tenting / grounds, obedience / agility equipment and deadline for a commitment. Katie Souder moved to approve the corrected minutes for 6/29/17, 7/26/17, 8/23/17, and 9/21/17 sent by Gary Roush on November 28, Brian Duggan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 10. New Business Nancy Leising moved to approve the request for approval of the Empire Saluki Club s specialty dates on August 23 and 24, 2018, sent by Celeste Johnson. Pam Arwood seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Patsy Hoy moved to approve the request for SCOA Specialties in Connecticut on August 25 and 26, 2018, requested by Celeste Johnson and sent to the Board by Monica Stoner on November 24, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Katie Souder moved to approve the Saluki Health Statement sent by Brian Duggan on November 25, Peter Ortiz seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 11. Open Forum Due to the abundance of information and social interaction on the internet Monica Stoner suggested to eliminate the 2-year foreign then 1-year domestic judge selection pattern for National Specialty judging. The next meeting was scheduled for December 28, 2017 at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM Eastern Time.

16 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 16 Treasurer s Report Profit & Loss Jan - Oct 17 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Agility Revenue Agility Entry Fees Agility General Donation Total Agility Revenue 1, Desert Bred Education Revenue DB Ed - COO Catalog Ads 1, DB Ed - General Donations Total Desert Bred Education Revenue 2, Donations Received Corporate General Fund Donations Legislative PAC Fund Total Donations Received Eastern Regional Revenue ER Catalog Sales ER Entries Conformation 5, ER General Event Donation ER Trophies Donations 1, Total Eastern Regional Revenue 6, EBK Scholarship Donations Futurity Revenue Futurity Entry Fees 1, Futurity Late Fees Futurity Litter Registration Futurity Nomination Fees Futurity Pup Nomination Fees Futurity Trophies Donations Total Futurity Revenue 3, Health & Genetics Revenue H&G Research Fund Total Health & Genetics Revenue Humane Purse Donations Lure Coursing Revenue AKC Lure Coursing Revenue AKC JC Tests AKC LC Trophy Donations AKC Lure Coursing Donations AKC Lure Coursing Entry Fees 1, CATests 1, Total AKC Lure Coursing Revenue 3, Lure Coursing Revenue ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue ASFA LC Trophy Donations ASFA Lure Coursing Donations ASFA Lure Coursing Entry Fees 1, Total ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue 1, SCOA Lure Coursing Revenue LC General Donation SCOA LC Practice Runs Revenue SCOA LC Puppy Fun Run Revenue Total SCOA Lure Coursing Revenue Total Lure Coursing Revenue 4, Member Charges Filing Fees 0.00 Membership Dues Received Annual Dues Received 3, Application Fees Total Membership Dues Received 4, National Revenue General Show Fund Conformation General Donation Obedience General Donation Rally Top Twenty Top Twenty Auction , Top Twenty - Other Total Top Twenty 4, Total General Show Fund 5, Grooming rental 2, National Catalogs National Catalog Sales 1, National Marked Catalog Sales Total National Catalogs 1, National Entry Fees Canine Good Citizen Conformation 16, Native Costume Top Twenty Triathlon Versatility Total National Entry Fees 17, National Event Lodging Camping 6, Total National Event Lodging 6, National Hospitality Donations Donation - Hospitality Booth Hospitality Tent Junior Party Wine & Cheese Donations Total National Hospitality Donations National Raffle/Auction Income Live Auction Income 2,610.00

17 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 17 Raffle-STOLA/SCOA 50/ State Basket 1, Total National Raffle/Auction Income 4, National Trophy Donations Conformation 1, General Junior Handler Native Costume Obedience Sweepstakes Trophy Donations Top Twenty Triathalon Versatility Total National Trophy Donations 3, National Vendor Booth Rental 2, Total National Revenue 43, Rally Revenue Rally General Donation Total Rally Revenue Ways and Means Revenue Sales Book of Records DVD Sales Other Way & Means 1, SCOA Logo Wear 1, SCOA Pin Sales Yearbooks Total Ways and Means Revenue Sales 4, Western Regional Revenue WR Catalog Sales WR Entries Conformation 1, WR Silent Auction WR Trophies Donation Total Western Regional Revenue 2, Total Income 73, Gross Profit 73, Expense Admin/BOD Expense Outside Svcs - Ballot Tallying Total Admin/BOD Expense Agility Expense Agility AKC Fees Agility Grounds Rental Agility Judge Fee Agility Secretary Total Agility Expense 1, AKC Delegate Expense Bank Fees Checking Account PayPal Service Fees Bank Fees - Other 3.46 Total Bank Fees Central Regional Expense 3.07 Charitable Donations AKC CAR Relief & Support Fund 1, Total Charitable Donations 1, Consumable Inventory Unawarded trophies Total Consumable Inventory Desert Bred Education Expense DB - COO Catalog Printing 1, Total Desert Bred Education Expense 1, Eastern Regional Expense ER - Medallions 7.15 ER AKC Fees ER Catalog Printing ER Grounds Rental ER Judge Hospitality ER Judges Fees ER Conformation Judge ER Jr. Showmanship Judge ER Sweepstakes Judge Total ER Judges Fees 1, ER Premium Postage ER Premium Printing ER Ribbons/Rosettes ER Superintendent Fee 1, ER Sweepstakes Cash Prizes ER Trophies Total Eastern Regional Expense 3, Friend of the Saluki Award Futurity Expense Futurity Cash Prizes 2, Futurity Judging Total Futurity Expense 2, Insurance Internet Expense Judges Education Expense JEC Copying/Printing JEC Postage Total Judges Education Expense Lure Coursing Expense AKC Lure Coursing Expense AKC LC Equipment Rental AKC LC Event Fee AKC LC Judge Fees AKC LC Judge Motel AKC LC Per Capita Fees AKC LC Rosettes/Ribbons AKC LC Trophies CA Test Total AKC Lure Coursing Expense 1, ASFA Lure Coursing Expense

18 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 18 ASFA Annual Convention ASFA LC Equipment Rental ASFA LC Fees 0.00 ASFA LC Judge ASFA LC Per Capita Fees ASFA LC Rosettes/Ribbons ASFA Membership Total ASFA Lure Coursing Expense Total Lure Coursing Expense 2, National Expenses Grooming space rental expense National AKC Fees 1, National Awards National Rosettes/Ribbons 2, National Trophies 2, Total National Awards 4, National Camping Reservations 5, National Catalogs National Catalogs Printing 4, Total National Catalogs 4, National Discretionary Expenses National Hospitality Hospitality Booth 2, National Wine & Cheese Social 1, Total National Hospitality 4, National Judges National Conformation Judge 1, Obedience Judge Sweepstakes Judge Total National Judges 1, National Judges Hospitality National Meeting Room Annual General Meeting Total National Meeting Room National Other Supplies National Rentals Grounds Rental 6, Storage of Equipment Total National Rentals 6, National Show Secretary Expense National Show Superintendent 3, National Showgrounds Expense Flowers & Decorations Total National Showgrounds Expense National Stewards National Sweeps Cash Prizes 2, Top Twenty Competiion 1, Total National Expenses 38, Newsletter Printing 1, Newsletter - Other Total Newsletter 2, Office Expense Office Supplies Treasurer Total Office Supplies Total Office Expense Public Education Expense Meet the Breeds Booth Printing AKC Breed Flyers 7.23 Total Public Education Expense Rally Expense AKC Rally Recording Fee AKC Rally Scheduling Fee Rally Judging Fees Total Rally Expense Taxes State of CT Corporate Filing Total Taxes Versatility Versatiltiy Plaques Total Versatility Ways and Means Expenses Fundraising Expense Mugs SCOA Pins Shirts 2, Total Fundraising Expense 3, Office Supplies - Ways N Means Postage-Ways & Means Total Ways and Means Expenses 3, Western Regional Expense WR AKC Fees WR Catalog Printing WR Decorations WR Judge Hospitality WR Judges Fees WR Conformation Judge WR Sweepstakes Judge Total WR Judges Fees WR Other WR Ribbons/Rosettes WR SCOA Medallions 7.15 WR Secretary Fee 6.95 WR Superintendent Fee WR Sweepstakes Cash Prizes WR Trophies Total Western Regional Expense 2, Total Expense 65, Net Ordinary Income 8, Net Income 8,128.46

19 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 19 Balance Sheet ASSETS Oct 31, 17 Current Assets Checking/Savings PayPal PayPal Humane Purse Fund PayPal Natl Trophy Fund PayPal - Other 17, Total PayPal 17, PNC Checking PNC - EBK Scholarship Fund 4, PNC - H&G Research Fund 3, PNC - Humane Purse 1, PNC - Legislative PAC Fund PNC - Natl Trophy Fund 10, PNC Checking - Other 28, Total PNC Checking 47, Total Checking/Savings 65, Total Current Assets 65, TOTAL ASSETS 65, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Balance Equity 50, Unrestrict (retained earnings) 7, Net Income 8, Total Equity 65, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 65, ********************************** Farewell to members Jeanne Niswonger

20 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 20 Delegate Report DELEGATE MEETING DECEMBER 2017 A main focus of this meeting was introducing the candidates for the upcoming Board Election The Nominating Committee presented: There is one vacancy in the Class of 2019 and three vacancies for the Class of Class of 2019: Ronald H. Menaker, Memphis Kennel Club. Class of 2022: Robert Amen, Greater St. Louis Training Club; Christopher L. Sweetwood, Trap Falls Kennel Club; Harold Red Tatro, III, Fort Worth Kennel Club. Floor nominations, for Class of 2022: Carl C. Ashby, III, United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club; James R. Dok, Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Richmond Dog Fanciers Club; Ann Wallin, Atlanta Kennel Club. These candidates spoke at the Quorom, then again gave a three minute summary of their qualifications at this meeting. Limited Registration: there has been concern about AKC removing the option for Limited Registration. The Board did discuss Limited in a general fashion but they would not do away with this option. Treasurer Report: Finances are in better condition, registrations going up slightly. If any member would like a copy of this report I will be happy to send it. COMMITTEES Canine Health: Infectious diseases are increasing due to imports, including leptospirosis, drug resistant heartworm. CHF is discussing with AVMA to reduce import risk. Changing climate also has an effect on disease spread. AVMA is working with some drug companies to identify new strains of diseases and develop effective vaccines. We need to work with the government re: imported dogs. It could help to contact local government concerning health of imports. CHF is conducting a study at a shelter in Minnesota concerning Brucella. The Health Conference videos are uploaded. A Webinar on Cervical Genetics is available to watch, and the OFA website is upgraded. Scholarships and colleges: Scholarships between $1,000 and 5,000, totaling $26,000, have been awarded. The Scholarship goes to the schools, students apply to the school Applicant must have some connection with AKC. If you live near a vet school you could participate in presentations, such as Lunch & Learn. Perhaps ask the Dean of the school to award the BIS trophy, invite students to the show, to see healthy show dogs instead of the AR propaganda. Dog Shows...Canine Influenza contributed to a 30-60% absentee rate, peaking the second week in July. Overall 2017 entry loss total 23,000. Dog Show Rules needs to be updated re: infectious diseases ad veterinarian duties. DNA testing: the number of labs offering DNA studies has skyrocketed; without oversight one can not be sure how accurate the tests actually are. AKC/CHF is joining IPFD (International Partnership for Dogs) with other countries, to create a database of tests available, which labs can run these tests, and establish an oversight of the labs. Carmen Battaglia spoke on Low Entry Breeds, (now 90 breeds) which have less than 3500 entries in a year. 80% of these breeds have less than 1,000 entries. 17 Parent don t hold a National; 5 Parent Clubs have an entry of less than breeds have less than 2 litters per year. AKC registers 7,000 imports, 25% are two breeds: German Shepherd Dogs (most for working) and Bulldogs. Health Statements: As these are received the are entered into the Marketplace, where people go to learn more about breeds. HEARDING, EARTHDOG, COURSING All entries are up except Lure Coursing. Herding numbers include the new Farm Dog Certification (CGC on the farm) Earthdog entries include the new Scentwork program, which is so popular, AKC will contact new Field Reps. The website update will have an improved event search, plus short videos to promote and educate. Clubs need to lead people to places to train.

21 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 21 Achiever Dog Program launched DEC 1, recognizing owners and dogs that are working toward titles. At the end of the twelve month pilot program, AKC will contact those who received certificates for input. PARENT CLUB Sheila Goff (Government Relations) spoke on the legislation work. She now has eight people on staff to help us with local legislation. They are monitoring 2,000 bills, have sent out 150 alerts. All owners need to be aware of local legislation. HSUS will start at the town and county level to push their program. AKC can help but we have to also help ourselves. We must be aware of new terminology, including Non Economic Damages, including emotional damage through loss of or harm to our dogs. Many Mandatory Spay/Neuter proposals at the local level include exemptions for AKC Conformation dogs. If neutered dogs can be shown to titles (other than Veteran class at independent specialties) this exemption loses strength. The Archives Department is digitizing old Gazettes and stud books. They will be moving to a new address with more space. LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS: We were fortunate to have as a speaker an Inspector for the USDA, who gave an overview of the work done by and regulations of USDA. They are changing from enforcement to education, and are encouraging compliance in the breeders they oversee. There are 2800 licensees, with 44% licensed to breed dogs are within substantial compliance; 78 breeders are not in compliance, with 168 sites where they could not conduct inspections. Last year 11,000 inspections were attempted, they could not conduct 1,000. They have a dirty 100 list, with 50 not licensed (some of these licenses lapsed); 49 are licensed, 39 came into compliance, 17 are non compliant. Non compliance top three categories: veterinary care; maintaining enclosures; sanitation. Chronic problems can take 5-10 years to close down. A new revision to the rules will not issue new licenses until these breeders have come into compliance. In 2018 USDA will be promoting consistency of inspections; they now have 135 inspectors. They will incentivize proactive care; pet stores can not buy from a non compliant breeder, which will encourage breeders to maintain compliance. A question came up about the Amish breeders. The Amish Community influences those Amish breeders to come into compliance, often helping out where needed. When dogs are rejected by retailers, the breeders call rescue to take the dogs. USDA has explained to these breeders they are supporting competitors since people will then go to the rescue to obtain a dog. USDA is concerned about Retail Rescue, especially as it concerns imports. USDA is dedicating a specific team to this issue, using the Airlines to help control by requiring licenses on dogs prior to allow them on board. Private planes are harder to control. USDA is following up with dogs imported without a license. Guidance documents are on the USDA website. Don t forget to check AKCGR.org for up to date legislative guidelines and information. Respectfully submitted, Monica Henderson Stoner, Delegate ***************************