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Corresponding Secretary’s Report “Dogs of 9/11”
Julie Seaton
Third Quarter 2018 Exhibit Opens at the 9/11

Membership Applications: Memorial & Museum

Jan Dahling, GA
Sponsors are Kim Floyd & Marilyn Harban by Jordan Upmalis
In the days following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, thousands
Errol Stone of people arrived at Ground Zero to aid in the rescue and recovery
Sponsors are Sheila Dunn & Diane Cahill efforts. With them were hundreds of heroic dogs trained in a variety of
capacities.
ATCA members have 30 days from the publication of this edition of
The Talkabout to ask questions and/or make comments A temporary exhibit honoring these courageous canines has been
regarding membership applicants. erected at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and will be on display
Please send any related comments or inquiries through fall of 2019. The “Dogs of 9/11” art installation features several
to the Recording Secretary. different forms, including a statue from the American Kennel Club’s
After that time, the Board will vote on the applicant. DOGNY initiative.

Recording Secretary’s Report “The genuine and broad appeal of this story of canine courage and
Sherrill Yates dedication alongside their human handlers compelled us to write this
story,” Kate Monaghan Connolly, Senior Communications Director of
Third Quarter 2018 the museum, tells AKC. “Also, our visitors have let us know that they
would love to hear more about this story of dogs and the aid they
ATCA Board Teleconference Highlights, July 16, 2018 provided, and we were responsive to that feedback.”
Minutes emailed to membership August 3, 2018 and posted on
website The dogs on the ground following the attack served as search and
rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, and therapy dogs, assisting and comfort-
Board Discussions: ing first responders and rescue and recovery workers.
• Bylaws Revision membership balloting currently underway
• Asheville Specialty Financials “After 9/11, New York City received an overwhelming response from
• Dues Renewals currently underway people around the world, and the city also received incredible sup-
• Best of Winner Memorial Challenge Trophy method of shipment port from these dedicated canines,” Monaghan Connolly explains. “We
• Versatility Awards Committee Updates hope that in addition to remembering the sacrifice made by so many,
• New Facebook Administrator Position people will also remember that dogs helped alongside humans in the
• AKC Educational Seminar held in Newark, New Jersey on June 10, response and made a valuable contribution.”
2018
• Regional AKC Legislative Conference in Aurora, Colorado Jul 14- You can find the “Dogs of 9/11” exhibition outside the Education
15, 2018 Center in the museum. We encourage you to learn more about these
• AusTTrust Memorial Page on ATCA Website dogs, some of whom put their lives on the line while digging through
smoldering debris. Their actions helped bring healing to a country in
Bylaws Revision membership voting completed July 31, 2018: mourning, and we will forever be grateful for their service.
• 156 ballots sent to voting membership
• 84 ballots returned with 83 approvals and 1 disapproval

Member Address Changes:

Hollace J Bamford
19 Rons Ridge
Waynesville, NC 28785

Michelle Bell
6070 Beaver Spring Road
Gloucester, VA 23061

Mike and Terry Palazzo
83 Fox Creek Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732

New Member:
Heather Cook
562 Ketch Harbor Rd
Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada B3V 1J8 Reprinted with Permission 2018
902-868-2848 akc.org
Bobheathercook@gmail.com
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