In a message dated 12/3/2005 9:50:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, DaniaKarloff@xxxxxxx writes: Thanks all who are renewing your membership, supporting your club and your breed. I would think that at some time everyone would consider either not renewing their membership, or resigning from the club. Recently I had those thoughts. But, on consideration, you have to remember that this club is the way you recognize the breed, and your support is not for the individuals, but for the good of our German shepherd, and the AKC recognition of our standard. It is often the case that we confuse the members with the sport itself. We may be angry at someone, or disappointed in something that happens. But, the only way to continue to support the breed is to be a member of the German shepherd Dog Club of America. It is our voice in the world. By our membership we say that we are proud of the breed, support the standard, and want our voices heard. Not that there is anything wrong with that. 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 ============================================================================