In a message dated 6/13/05 5:39:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, WLFHRTGSD@xxxxxxx writes: The monetary amount of the dues is a very small price to pay (less than the cost of one show) for the right to have a say in the breed. I wish I had the words to be able to say it that well. Kelly and Paul have said all I can say on the issue of why you should belong to the GSDCA. If you love the breed, and want to be a part of the future of the breed, you should have no reason to avoid being a member of the GSDCA. If you don't want to vote, don't, but by joining the Parent Club, you say to the world, you believe in the German shepherd, and the future of the breed. It is not what the club does for you, but what you are doing for the breed that matters. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================