Lee, I agree. We can pay only so much. We pay the application fee. That is after the fees for the seminars , the nationals , the institutes, the travel, on and on. I did not really mind these expenses, but now I question that it is worth it ., No , in no way is it worth it. I have judged for expenses or less for years because of my love for the breed and the sport. It seems that our sport has gone back to only the elite. I wonder if it may be the demise of the AKC. Carolyn --- On Thu, 5/13/10, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx <LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx> wrote: From: LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx <LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Taxation without representation To: ELG440@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 1:08 PM I think this will have to be an individual decision. In your case you say you will limit to 2 shows a year but a look at the AKC website you judged a show 2 years ago and then before that it was 4 years ago. The question then becomes for judging 2 shows in 4 years does it become worth the price AKC wants? In my case I do over 30 breeds so my cost per year will be well over $200.00. I am going to have to decide if it is worth it for me. Since the economy tanked and I don't do 2 full groups I am not sure it will be worth it for me to continue either. Will have to do some soul searching. Will have to do the same thing when it comes to paying up $66.00 to renew in the GSDCA , is it worth it? What do I get from them but a lot of controversy and a very small magazine ( not a swipe at Susan she can only print what is given to her in articles and ads). Be kind and remove my email address before you forward. Lee Brown In a message dated 5/13/2010 12:45:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: I decided years ago, while I still work, I would only judge two shows a year. When I get the bill, I may decide to surrender my licens. ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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/ ============================================================================