New York, NY -This meeting was held in Orlando, Florida on the day preceding the 2002 AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship.

The Progressive Dog Club of New York, NY was elected as a member of the American Kennel Club.

The Delegates voted to amend Chapter 11, Section 8B and Chapter 11, Section 4 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. The former enables a dog that became lame at a show to retain awards previously won at that show. The latter expanded the information that must be included on an entry form.

Medallions were presented to four individuals recognizing 25 years service as a Delegate. They are G. Phillip Booker, Walter F. Goodman, Edward F. Watkins, and Nelson H. Wood. Mr. Goodman also received a medallion recognizing 25 years service as an AKC judge.

AKC Community Achievement Awards were presented to: Bonnie Turner, Georgia Coalition of Dog Clubs; Butler Dog Training Association; Jane Troy, Kanadasaga Kennel Club. The AKC made a $1,000 donation to each honoree's club or federation.

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