* Expanded the AKC National Owner-Handled Series to specialty and group shows

* Evaluating testing all-breed and group clubs meeting certain criteria to hold two shows in one day

* Added to both the number of Executive Field Representatives as well as staff in the Event Department to better serve exhibitors, clubs and judges

* Offered the option for clubs to award a three-point major to the Reserve Winners at National Specialties

* Created levels of the Certificate of Merit to encourage dogs to continue to compete

* Evaluating adding the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class to Miscellaneous

* Added CGC as a title program

* Launched advanced CGC Community Canine program

* Added new "Pre" classes for Obedience (Pre-Novice, Pre-Open, and Pre-Utility)

* Approved AKC Rally National Championship launching in Pennsylvania in April 2014

* Removed restrictions on Rally to allow any club to hold Rally whenever they desired

* Permitted clubs to hold Rally events without also having to offer Obedience

* Approved the offering of two Agility Trials in a day by Specialty clubs

* Modified mileage restrictions to allow Agility events within 100 miles of each other with the agreement of both clubs

* Upgraded Online Entries system to better serve Agility competitors and Trial Secretaries

* Held Agility Advisory Committee - first recommendations for administrative improvements will be effective 1/1/14 with others to follow

* Approved allowing Canine Partners to participate in Tracking at the club's option effective 1/1/14

* Added new Tracking test (Tracking Dog Urban) to Tracking program effective 1/1/14

* Implemented Online Plans and Results tool for clubs offering Coursing Ability Tests

* Added Retriever Hunting Test Lifetime Achievement title effective 1/1/14

* Added new Grand Field Champion titles earned in Pointing Breed field trials starting 1/1/14

* Added three new breeds participating in Performance events

* Increased the number of titles AKC displays on a dog's record and on printed documents (extended Dog Title Name)

* Recognized Barn Hunt titles

* Implemented program to recognize Wilderness Search & Rescue dogs

* Expanded number of clubs holding My Dog Can Do That

* Changed all sport Rules/Regulations to allow clubs to offer lower entry fees for Junior Handlers at the club's discretion

* Approved allowing premium lists and judging programs to be delivered solely by email

* Modified policy on combined catalogs to support national specialties and clusters

* Implemented Standing Board approval of common special attractions

* Added asterisk to designate Delegate Judges in the Online Judges Directory

* Expanded the type of clubs eligible to participate in the Club Outreach program

* Welcomed Agility clubs to apply to become member clubs