[accmemberdiscussion] Fwd: AKC's Taking Command - January 2011
- From: Djsdosido@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:34:12 EST
Just in case you didn't get this from AKC............
Donna & the Dosido Gang
Remlap, Alabama
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Subj: AKC's Taking Command - January 2011
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January 2011
From our Nation's Capitol
The 112th US Congress convened in January with a freshman class that
includes 94 new House members and 13 new Senators. AKC Government Relations
staff and AKC’s federal advocacy team in Washington, D.C. continue to monitor
Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our _2011
Legislation Tracking page _
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and click on “US Fed” on the map to
get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the
AKC.
The latest edition of AKC’s _Congressional newsletter In Session_
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0&mt=1&rt=0) is available to print online. We encourage you to consider
printing this newsletter and personally sharing it with your lawmakers. You
can access past issues of the state and federal versions of In Session by
_clicking here_
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. News from the State Capitols
Forty-four state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently
in regular session. In 2010, the AKC Government Relations Department (AKC
GR) tracked over 1,100 bills at the federal and state levels. As of
mid-January, AKC GR is already tracking approximately 500 new and prefiled
bills.
For the latest information on the state and federal bills being tracked by
AKC GR, visit our _2011 Legislation Tracking page._
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This page, updated daily, provides the latest bill text, status, and
legislative alerts posted by the AKC.
For more information on any of the measures mentioned, contact us at (919)
816-3720 or _doglaw@xxxxxxxx (mailto:doglaw@xxxxxxx) .
_Here are some highlights_
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of the bills we are
currently tracking:
Local Battles
The AKC Government Relations Department (AKC GR) assists dog owners and
breeders with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we
can’t help unless we are aware of the proposal! If you hear of an issue in
your town or county, please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or
_doglaw@xxxxxxxx (mailto:doglaw@xxxxxxx) . We will be happy to provide you
with the
resources, tools, and support you need to help fight for responsible dog
ownership in your community.
_Here are some examples_
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of the local issues
currently being addressed by AKC GR, as well as some victories for dog owners
within the past month.
Bebout Award Presented to Hillsborough County Florida Dog Fanciers
The American Kennel Club is proud to present the Hillsborough County
Florida Dog Fanciers (HCFDF) with the fourth quarter 2010 Walter Bebout
Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. _Read more._
(http://links.mkt2242.com/ctt?kn=41&m=3299559&r=NTc0MjA4NDY0OAS2&b=0&j=MTAzNjQ2OTk1S0&mt=1&rt
=0)
Hillsborough County Florida Dog Fanciers members Judy Seltrecht and Tim
Golden receive Responsible Dog Ownership Day proclamation from the
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissions, represented by Commissioner
Rose
Ferlita holding "Bandit." Also pictured are Andrew Golden of HCFDF, Brandi
Burkett of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, and Bill Armstrong, Director of
Hillsborough County Animal Services.
The Hartford to Offer Exclusive Auto and Home Insurance Program to AKC
Dog Owners
In December, the American Kennel Club and The Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc. announced a program that offers auto and home insurance to
American Kennel Club dog owners. In recognition of the importance of
responsible dog ownership, The Hartford is now the exclusive insurance sponsor
of
the _AKC Canine Good Citizen_
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(CGC®) and _S.T.A.R.
Puppy_
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programs.
The Hartford will offer the program to owners of all AKC registered dogs.
Owners with breeds historically ineligible for coverage may be eligible if
they meet specific conditions demonstrating obedience and responsible
ownership. This includes passing the _10-step AKC CGG test_
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.
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for the program announcement.
AKC CLSF Announces Winner of Westminster Getaway Raffle
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to announce that Mrs.
Karen Mays, AKC Delegate from the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers
Association, is the winner of the AKC Canine Legislative Support Fund
Westminster
Getaway Raffle.
The winning raffle ticket was selected on December 27 by AKC Vice
President of Event Operations Robin Stansell. The Westminster Getaway package
consists of two tickets to the Westminster Kennel Club show (February 14 and
15, 2011), two tickets to the Take the Lead Party on February 14, and two
nights' hotel in New York City. All proceeds from the raffle went to the _AKC
Canine Legislation Support Fund_
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, dedicated to
supporting AKC's advocacy and educational efforts in the face of legislation
that infringes on the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders.
The advisory council of the _AKC Canine Legislation Support Fund_
(http://links.mkt2242.com/ctt?kn=27&m=3299559&r=NTc0MjA4NDY0OA
S2&b=0&j=MTAzNjQ2OTk1S0&mt=1&rt=0) is already planning for a second raffle,
the Ultimate
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship 2011 Package. As with the Westminster
raffle,
tickets will be limited. Details will be available in future issues of
Taking Command.
New in the GR Toolbox: Above and Beyond
The AKC Government Relations Department continues to add new downloadable
resources to our _online Toolbox_
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to help you
communicate with candidates, lawmakers, and colleagues about responsible dog
ownership. This month, take a moment to review the updated _Above and Beyond_
(http://links.mkt2242.com/ctt?kn=5&m=3299559&r=NTc0MjA4NDY0OAS2&b=0&j=MTAzNjQ2
OTk1S0&mt=1&rt=0) , a flyer that discusses the many programs and
activities that set the AKC apart from other dog registries.
Be sure to visit the _AKC Government Relations Toolbox_
(http://links.mkt2242.com/ctt?kn=18&m=3299559&r=NTc0MjA4NDY0OAS2&b=0&j=MTAzNjQ2OTk1S0&mt=1&rt=0)
often for the latest materials you can download and print for
legislative battles, upcoming events, and club meetings to help educate others
about
the importance of promoting and protecting responsible dog ownership and
breeding practices.
AKC GR is also updating data on the _economic impact of purebred dogs by
state_
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. Check back soon for 2010 statistics.
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As we anticipate the busy year ahead, pause
for a moment and try to imagine a world without our beloved dogs. This is
the world we could face if animal rights groups have their way. And this
is why it is so important that we work harder than ever in 2011 to ensure
the wellbeing and the future of our dogs.
As of mid-January, AKC Government Relations (GR) is already tracking
approximately 500 bills on the local, state and federal level that could
impact
our ability to own dogs. With few elections scheduled and all 50 state
legislatures in session, it's likely that 2011 will be our most challenging
year yet.
Threats to the rights of dog owners come from a variety of sources. As pet
owners, hobbyists and breeders, we often think the greatest challenge
comes from outside groups, but there's another challenge just as big and just
as dangerous – indifference and the belief that someone else will fight the
battle for us.
Most of us are not activists by nature. We live busy lives and devote our
free time to our families and caring for our dogs. Given the choice, few
of us would spend a day at the state capitol, an evening at a county
commission meeting, or an hour sending emails to our lawmakers. But the future
of
our dogs demands that everyone become involved.
One of the best ways to do this is by monitoring the lawmaking process in
your own community. Read your local newspapers and follow city and county
websites to learn about proposed ordinances before they are enacted. Let
AKC GR know about potential problems, too. We can help you communicate your
concerns to your elected officials and share information with fellow dog
owners in your community.
AKC recognizes and honors the commitments represented by every contact you
make, every email you send, and every letter you write. And we love to
recognize your good work. If you are part of a group –or know of one – that
has done outstanding work in public education or government relations,
consider applying for an AKC _Community Achievement Award_
(http://links.mkt2242.com/ctt?kn=7&m=3299559&r=NTc0MjA4NDY0OAS2&b=0&j=MTAzNjQ2OTk1S0&mt=1&rt=0)
or a _Bebout Award_
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for legislative advocacy. It’s a
simple application process, and the award money can help you expand your
accomplishments.
In this issue of Taking Command, we highlight the latest legislative
updates from around the county, the inspiring story of our latest _Bebout
award
winner_
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, the Hillsborough County Florida Dog
Fanciers, and exciting information about a breakthrough _opportunity for
homeowners insurance_
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for owners of AKC registered dogs –
regardless of the breed they own!
All the best,
Sheila Goffe
Director of Government Relations
Contact Us
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