MONEY honey!.....FB --- On Tue, 5/26/09, Kathaleen Strong <inflight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Kathaleen Strong <inflight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: FYI..OT RE: AKC Mixed Breed Program To: Stormy435@xxxxxxx, "'showgsd-list showgsd-list'" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 1:32 PM In My opinion, this will be the death of the sport of purebred dogs and should be against everything that the American Kennel Club stands for, what it was developed for and what it's own charter, Mission Statement and Objectives purport: Mission Statement: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKCR and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. AKC 's Objective: . Advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs. Interestingly enough, while I was on the Board, at the July 08 meeting, the Board was told by the AKC Delegate that the AKC was not going to devote any more resources to develop this program, yet here we are. From AKC Delegate's 07/08 Report: From the June 08 Delegates Meeting: Judith Daniels, Delegate for the Mt. Baker Kennel Club, speaking as Chairman of the Bylaws Committee presented the following resolution, which was overwhelmingly adopted: "It is the consensus of the AKC Delegates in attendance at the June 9, 2008 meeting, that the Board of Directors take no final action regarding the listing, enrolling or registering of mixed-breed dogs and the sponsoring of competition events for Mixedbreed dogs without the approval of the AKC Delegates." At the July AKC Board meeting the board - Subject Mixed Breeds "The Board discussed the issue of a mixed-breed program and whether staff should continue to devote significant resources to its preparation of a plan. There was a Board consensus not to move forward at this time. Of the 606 member clubs, staff had received completed surveys from only 19. All survey responses received, as well as any other communication about the subject, will be compiled and presented to the Board for consideration at its August meeting" At the two following meetings I attended, I do not recall anything being mentioned that the development and implementation of this program was proceeding again. IMO, this is a wrong step for the American Kennel Club to be taking, especially when the AKC Delegates made resolutions against such a thing. Kathaleen ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================