Kathy, thanks for pointing out some things I did not consider, and as usual, I've learned someting. :) It's more than obvious that the GSDCA has supported the "program" for a long time now, so it would not be that difficult to do if current and former WDA members would support and help do this. If Dan Yee and the board are the biggest reason for this disconnect with the GSDCA, then hopefully the WDA membership would embrace helping and supporting a program that was run more fairly regarding membership, finances and overall governing of the club. It will be interesting to see what will transpire. I would really like someone to post how our "seat" and "vote" in the World Union is truly represented. I received a private email from a board member that informed me that we have two seats. I do not think that is correct, I think currently we "share" our vote with USA and both GSDCA/WDA and USA count as 1 vote. I know there are knowledgeable people on this list that could truly clarify and explain this process so everyone can make an informed opinion regarding this entire situation. Thanks so much Chris Chris S. Kimerer Hillside-Tanbark Kennels http://www.tanbarkgsd.com/ "where good bloodlines never die" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================