Editorial: October 20, 2023

As you know, delegate committees were established years ago. Using the United States Congress as an example, having committees report to the governing body as a whole and make suggestions for rule changes and the like was one of David Merriam’s accomplishments while he headed the American Kennel Club. Sitting on one these committees has become a sought-after position among members of the delegate body. These committees meet the day before the regular delegates meetings. We thought you might enjoy seeing which delegates sit on which committees. Listed below is the current list of committees and their members.

For the All-Breed Clubs Committee, the following three candidates were elected for three-year terms:

• Terrie Breen

• William Ellis

• Nancy Fisk

For the Canine Health Committee, the following four candidates were elected for three-year terms:

• Dr. William Christiansen

• Eddie Dziuk

• Dr. Joellen Gregory

For the Field Trial and Hunting Test Event Committee, the following four candidates were elected for three-year terms:

• Gloria Askins

• Neal Goodwin

• Heidi Henningson

• Nance Skoglund

For the Parent Clubs Committee, the following three candidates were elected for three-year terms:

• Karen Burgess

• Douglas Johnson

• Helen Prince

Also, for the Parent Club Committee, the following candidate was elected for a one-year term:

• Don Hanson

The Chair called on the Executive Secretary to read the names of the Delegates who will serve on the Committees that did not require a vote.

Ms. DiNardo:

Delegates who self-nominated and will serve on the Bylaws Committee are:

• Gretchen Bernardi

• Eugenia Hunter

• Pamela Rosman

• Abbe Shaw

Delegates who self-nominated and will serve on the Companion Events Committee are:

• Eleanor Campbell

• Ruth Crumb

• Laura Trainor

• Larry Wilson

Delegates who self-nominated and will serve on the Delegate Advocacy and Advancement Committee are:

• Barbara Burns

• Marge Calltharp

Delegates who self-nominated and will serve on the Dog Show Rules Committee are:

• Harry Miller

• Barbara Shaw

• Diana Skibinski

Delegates who self-nominated and will serve on the Herding, Earthdog, Coursing and Scent Work Events Committee are:

• Don Adams

• Pam Davis

• Robert LaBerge

• Lisa Pruka

Delegates who self-nominated and will serve on the Perspectives Editorial Committee are:

• Alyson Casper

• Blaine Grove

• Sharyn Hutchens

• Don James

• Erika Wyatt