Lines From Linda: Candid Candidates
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I was graduated from the University of Delaware, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa in 1982. I attended the Dickinson School of Law, where I obtained my Juris Doctorate and clerked for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. I have been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1985. I am admitted before the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. My multi-faceted practice has included corporate, real estate and employment law. RONALD MENAKER
the Westchester Kennel Club. I’m an honorary member of the Kennel Club (UK) and am approved to judge Best in Show, Sporting, Working, Terrier, Non-Sporting, Toy groups and several Hound and Herding breeds. I’ve been an AKC delegate from 1988-1992 then from 1994-present, a board member from 1996-1998, 2000- 2012 then 2014-present, a chairman from 2002-2012 and from 2015-present and a board vice chairman in 2001. I’m the director and former president for the AKC Museum of the Dog, former director of the AKC Canine Health Foun- dation, a member of the Board of Overseers of the University of PA School of Veterinary Medicine and board of New York University Medical Center where I was awarded Honorary Doctorate of Medicine. I was chairman and vice chairman of New York Downtown hospital and received the Elizabeth Blackwell Humanitarian Award. As well as, trustee of the Morris Animal Foundation and St. Hubert’s Giralda Animal Welfare Center. I’ve been president of JP Morgan Services from 1966- 1999, managing director and head of Corporate Services Worldwide, LP Morgan. I was also a former board member for Atlanta Capital Corporation and Reckson Associates Realty Corporation. CHRISTOPHER SWEETWOOD I love the AKC because we are
I love the AKC because quite simply, it preserves the sport of purebred dogs. AKC provides the solid yet agile infrastructure that allows breeders, clubs and exhibi- tors to enjoy the sport we love. I’m from Jupiter, Florida and have been actively involved in the sport for over 52 years. I’m the honorary president of the Tux- edo Park Kennel Club, a member
of the executive committee for the Morris and Essex Kennel Club, a current delegate of the Memphis Kennel Club and a current member of the Border Terrier Club of America and Palm Beach Dog Fanciers Association. I’m a former president, AKC delegate and show chairman for the Bedlington Terrier Club of America, former show chairman for the AKC/Eukanu- ba National Championship, former governor and show chair- man for the Westminster Kennel Club and a former member of the Westchester Kennel Club. I’m also an honorary mem- ber for the Kennel Club (UK) and an approved judge for Best in Show, Sporting, Working, Terrier, Non-Sporting and Toy groups along with several Hound and Herding breeds. I have been actively involved in the sport for over 52 years. I’m an honorary president of the Tuxedo Park Kennel Club and former president, AKC delegate and show chairman for the Bedlington Terrier Club of America. I’m a current mem- ber of the Executive committee of the Morris and Essex Ken- nel Club, the Border Terrier Club of America, the Palm Beach Dog Fanciers Association. I’m a former show chairman of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, governor and show chairman for the Westminster Kennel Club and member of
the dogs’ champions. We do more for our furry companions that any organization in the world, from rescue to health research to the many venues for the fancy, we do it all. I am the delegate for the Trap Falls Kennel Club located in Strat- ford, Connecticut. I serve as the Vice Chair of the AKC Delegate
Field Trial/Hunting Test advisory committee and as the Police K-9 Ambassador for AKC Reunite. I have been involved with purebred dogs since the age of eight with my father, who bred German Shorthair Pointers. After completing a military/law enforcement career I dis- covered the Spinone Italiano in the 1990s. As an avid hunter, AKC pointing breed hunting test judge and CGC Evaluator I participated in AKC Conformation, Obedience, Rally,
“I LOVE THE AKC BECAUSE QUITE SIMPLY, IT PRESERVES THE SPORT OF PUREBRED DOGS.” - Ronald Menaker
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