I trust that you are right about the communications - nothing is worse for any democratic system than things done behind closed doors- even good, positive things look bad when done in secret. A strong group is strong because members fel they belong and members who feel that way will also help where needed. We have lots of talented people within the membership and most would love to help in some manner to make our club better. So I am hopeful and looking forward to a great future for the club. Ruth David Fritsche <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I am sure that the new board will not be perfect - made up of people you know, but I expect that communications will increase. By the way, "who the new Pres is," is really "who the new Pres will be" on Tuesday.... I join you Paula in looking forward to some new things and being hopeful of some good days. Dave --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================