How Can AKC and Parent Clubs Assist and Support Each Other General Session

1. How Can AKC and Parent Clubs Assist and Support Each Other General Session

2. How Can AKC Assist Parent Clubs

3. How can AKC assist Parent Clubs: • GET information to clubs and club members in a timely fashion; • GUIDE clubs through the AKC approval process: FSS → Match Level (“B” and/or “A” matches)→ License → Member Club status;

4. How can AKC assist Parent Clubs: 3) PROVIDE clubs with information such as that contained on AKC’s website dealing with AKC policies, the Glossary and Bylaws FAQs; 4) ASSIST clubs with the drafting of bylaw amendments and obtaining “pre-approval” for bylaw amendments;

5. How can AKC assist Parent Clubs: 5) HELP clubs in resolving bylaw-related disputes; • FURNISH clubs with historical information such as when the club was elected a “member club”;

6. How can AKC assist Parent Clubs: • OFFERinformation about economical group insurance programs designed to affordably meet the liability needs of AKC clubs, directors and officers: • Club Liability and Accident • Accidental Death or Disablement • Fidelity Crime Coverage • Directors and Officers Liability

7. How Can Parent Clubs Assist AKC

8. How can Parent Clubs assist AKC: 1) Provide AKC with the officer and club member data in a timely manner so when something arises that requires the club’s action or attention, the current officers will be notified directly and without delay;

9. How can Parent Clubs assist AKC: 2) Bring to the attention of the club’s Board of Directors any problem which is “brewing” for action – if additional steps are required by The AKC, The AKC will be in a better position to review and evaluate all the arguments already presented on the matter;

10. How can Parent Clubs assist AKC: 3) Let us know your thoughts when a new local club for your breed has been formed for the purpose of becoming AKC-accredited.

11. Contact AKC with your concerns: Club Relations Department Phone: (212) 696-8237 Email: clubrelations@akc.org