Report of the AKC Delegate - Dale Schuur

The AKC is now receiving nominations for the ACE awards. Anyone may nominate a dog they think is deserving in any of the following five categories: Companion, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Service, and Therapy. For details and a nomination form go to www.akc.org/news/ace/nominate.cfm Nominations must be submitted by June 1, 2010.

AKC sent out a clarifying announcement regarding the AKC/Eukanuba National dog show. The event for 2010 will be held in Long Beach, CA. The 2011 event will be held in Orlando, FL.

The AKC is holding another Parent Club Conference in Raleigh, NC on August 27-29. Past conferences have allowed two participants per Parent Club, but due to budget constraints, the AKC is only allowing one per club and the attendee must pay there own expenses, unlike previous conferences. Jacquie Smith has volunteered to represent the BTCA.

AKC Government Relations has provided a new tool for those facing or fighting anti-dog legislation. It is available online and is easily accessed through the AKC website. Go to the Government Relations Home Page at www.akc.org/canine_legislation/index.cfm On the homepage on the bottom right is a "Toolbox" icon. Click that and you're there. Check it out!! There's lots of great information.