Thank you Sally for saying it Best, here is what you said: In a message dated 8/23/05 10:15:37 AM, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Unless there are good reasons for a person to join and remain a member the numbers will not go up sally And that my friends should be the goal of everyone one of us, to provide so many GREAT reasons and educational opportunities that everyone would want to belong to the GSDCA. I have read many reasons from several who do not belong so our roadmap is there. Correct those things that keep folks from joining, correct our mistakes, create new programs and most of all provide a fun and educational experience for ALL. When I joined the GSDCA over 30 years ago I thought I was joining a "trade organization" and I wanted to be part of it so I could learn more about our wonderful breed and meet others with like interests. I was right. It is time to make sure that everyone has the opportunity for this wonderful ride I have enjoyed, the friends, the shows, the nationals, and especially the dogs. We can do this BUT it will take all of us working together. Are you ready? Lew ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================