60 Saber Tails Fall 2017
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America
AKC DELEGATE’S REPORT
Committee & Delegates’ Meetings
The following is a report of the AKC Delegates’ Meeting held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
The Forum
The newly enacted AKC Scent Work Program was presented. This event offers a recreational version of detective work
that is fun and safe for both the dog and the handler. A cotton swab that is blind to both the handler and the dog is put
into a scent vessel. Scents include birch, anise, clove and cypress, plus the handler’s scent for that event. Search areas
are inside and outside, with and without diversion. Classes include Novice, Advanced, Excellent, Master, and Detective
Class. AKC has the only event with buried hides. No “pre-test” is required to enter a class. To date 126 clubs are licensed,
with 8 new Scent Work Clubs admited into the AKC, 229 judges approved, and 106 events scheduled for the balance of
2017.
Several videos were shown of dogs and handlers working various classes. This program is generating a lot of excitement
and participation.
Delegates’ Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Dennis Sprung, and he introduced the people on the dias. Delegates
voted for candidates running for the several Delegate Committees. Ms. Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary, read the
names of the 13 Delegates seated since the last meeting. New Delegates were introduced, and the minutes of the June,
2017 meeting were approved as published.
President’s Report
Mr. Sprung called for a moment of silence on this the 16th anniversary of the attack on our country.
ReUnite Update
Mr. Alan Kalter reported that the western fires and two hurricanes have caused untold pain and hardship to communi-
ties, people and their pets. Relief trailers and financial donations have been used to provide assistance to those affected.
To date, $1.6 million has been raised for trailers with 63 in the field and 6 in the pipeline. $70,000 was given to shelters
for rebuilding and for housing pets. All the shelters agreed to a 30 day waiting period before adopting out the pets. The
Pet Disaster Relief Fund works across all events, with 100% for relief, no fees assessed.
CFO’s Report
Mr. Joseph Baffuto reported the following data as of 7-31-17:
2017 2016
Revenue
41.5 mil 37.0 mil
Expenses
36.8 mil 33.7 mil
Operating Income 4.7 mil 4.0 mil
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