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Letter from Doug Ljungren, Director Performance Events, AKC

 

 

 

March 13, 2008

Mr. Russ Arend
President, American Brace Beagling Association
16115 N. State Road 121
Macclenny, FL 32063

          cc: Mel Steward, A= KC Field Director of Hounds
            &= nbsp;   Mike Lioses, AKC Director of Club Relations

Dear Mr. Arend,

The American Kennel Club understands the concerns of many brace Beagle cl= ubs with regard to the possible take-over actions of Beaglers interested in gundog type Beagles.  There would be significant benefits to all involved if these concerns could be resolved.  Many clubs that have historically run brace trials are in need of new members to help in the maintenance of their facilities and insure the continuance of the club for future generations of beaglers.  In many areas there are people seek= ing clubs where they can hold gundog brace or SPO type Beagle events.  T= here must be some way to meet both these needs in a mutually acceptable manner= for the benefit of all.

The AKC would like to suggest a possible solution.  A club would wri= te into their Constitution, under purpose of the club - "The Club must = hold a traditional brace Beagle Field Trial in every calendar year in which it holds a Beagle event under a different format.  This decision is irrevocable so long as there are at least three members of the Club desir= ing to hold a traditional brace event and are willing and able to serve on the field event committee".

Under this suggestion, the club's continued involvement with brace trials would be assured.  The club may have to compromise one of its brace trials per year, but in return new members would insure the club's upkeep= and existence into the future.

The AKC would ask the American Brace Beagling Association to consider this solution.  Suggestions for improvements or alternatives would be appreciated.  AKC understands this suggestion may not work for every brace club depending on their specific situation but it may be helpful to some.  Please understand AKC is seeking a win-win solution for the benefit of all Beagle interests.  If the ABBA Board feels this suggestion might be helpful, I would ask the Association to consider using its extensive connections to inform brace clubs to this possibility.

Sincrely,
Doug Ljungren

 

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