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AKC DELEGATE REPORT Jon Curby
June 2007
legislative agendas and the eligibility of a delegate that had been
deemed to have confl icts of interest. On the legislative front, a
AKC Delegates
resolution was passed without dissent disapproving the California
house bill AB 1634. All discussion of the bill and its consequences,
Meeting
of which there were very little, was withheld from the offi cial
meeting and taken to executive session to avoid any chance of
comments damaging to the defeat of the bill being in the transcript
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA of the meeting.
Committee meetings and forums The AKC board had disqualifi ed a delegate from Michigan
ran from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm on on the grounds that her connection with the UKC as a consultant
the day prior to the offi cial meeting. The day began with a two qualifi ed as a confl ict of interest. (Professional
hour legislative forum where, as no surprise, the California House handlers and employees of competing registries,
bill AB1634 was focus. There was much discussion of retaliatory etc. are included in the ineligible category)
measures that should be taken by AKC in the beginning, but most The delegate body could have overturned
were soon calmed and convinced that the process of making this the ruling with a two thirds vote, but after
legislation the law was not nearly complete and the AKC should considerable discussion, affi rmed the board’s
not do anything that would lessen its ability to infl uence the decision that the person was ineligible to be a
process. Many in the fancy, including some BCOA members, have
questioned keeping the AKC –Eukanuba show in Long Beach, but
delegate.
by the conclusion of the forum there was no discussion of making
such drastic moves. Most agreed that the AKC should stay at the
forefront of the dissent until the fi nal disposition of the bill and
Make Your Own Insect Repellent
then discuss any policy changes that might be warranted.
Try these time tested ingredients to naturally repel insects
I also attended the Health Committee and Parent Club
Committee meetings. The Health Committee discussed the
this summer.
tremendous acceptance of the CHIC program and the impact on Like other health and herbal minded folk, chances are that
health testing. There were also reports on the various Veterinary you are tired of using chemicals and DEET to repel insects
Outreach programs that have been undertaken and the importance during the summertime. Making your own insect repellent
of developing relationships between the AKC, CHF and the is easy, and much more natural than the insect repellents
veterinary community. The AKC and CHF have been making commercially available. We have compiled the following
presentations at Veterinary schools and professional meetings as recipes for you. The ingredients and oils used in the following
well as offering scholarships to veterinary students. There is also recipes have been used for years as natural methods of
consideration being given to providing fellowships for residencies
in areas of particular interest to dog breeders. A new updated
repelling insects. Here’s to a healthy and insect-free summer!
breed chart is being sent to veterinarians as well.
HERBAL INSECT REPELLENT
The Parent Club Committee had Robin Stansell of the 1/2 teaspoon citronella essential oil
AKC staff answer more questions concerning the new minimum 1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil
requirements that must be met each year for a club to have a show. 1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
There are some changes in the timing of show applications in order 4 ounces distilled witch hazel
for a club to complete the requirements in time to have the required Mix ingredients in a 4-ounce spray bottle. Shake well. Spray
six months between application and the show date. The fees onto exposed skin, avoiding eyes and mucous membranes.
charged for each separate event (conformation, obedience, agility)
that would take place at the same show are being reconsidered as
Reapply every 2 hours, or as needed.
well. Other than those minor changes, AKC is holding fi rm on the Recipe courtesy of Laurel Vukovic.
other requirements such as ex pen numbers and size. The did say
that ex pens do not have to be of a commercial type, they must just
August 2004, Herbs for Health
be reasonable for the site, breed and number of entries.
NATURAL INSECT REPELLENT
A couple of other interesting notes -- A delegate who is a 2 ounces vegetable oil or vodka
former IRS employee and consults with dog clubs said IRS will 1/4 teaspoon each citronella and eucalyptus essential oils
be sending forms to many non-profi ts at the end of the year where 1/8 teaspoon each cedar and rose geranium essential oils
there is concern regarding their status.
Combine ingredients and apply mixture directly to all exposed
Another delegate said that her parent club was now including skin. Keep oil away from your eyes and mouth, and be careful
a clause in the contracts they negotiate for specialty sites that not to rub your eyes right away after applying the repellent
stipulates that if dog legislation is passed that restricts exhibitors
ability to attend the show the contract becomes void.
The offi cial meeting was concerned with two issues -- the
with your fi ngers.
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