This is only an observation, not a comment. Los Angeles Animal Services will only give M S/N exemptions to clubs who have a code of ethics. SOMEHOW, AKC bypassed that by talking about their kennel inspections and their mission statement. But I've seen that wording in some other mandatory s/n bills. I can't remember if it was in the Riverside ordinance or not. And this has NOTHING to do with the subject other than what may be coming down the pike. Stormy On May 14, 2009, at 6:38 PM, Kathy Tank wrote: > This is a very good observation Christine. > If the mission of the GSDCA is to promote the breed, in part, then > we are > only promoting those kennels who sign the BC? > So if we are unable to utilize OWN parent club site to advertise, then > shouldn't we be given a break on membership. Afterall, it is the > *membership > * that makes the very club possible. Not just the BC signers but > EVERYONE. > The fact that the parent club allows only BC signers to use the site > to > their advantage gives the distinct appearance of 'POLICING" the > breed....what's next? Breed Wardens? > > If people are not given the opportunity to use their memberships > fully then > some compensation should be made to them...how about PARTIAL > membership > fees, since the club is only giving out PARTIAL privilege. > Kathy ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================