In a message dated 8/11/05 4:50:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mrstitanium@xxxxxxxxx writes: I only got 3 responses to my post. I guess my name is not important enough for people to read what I send. No wonder the club is in trouble. sally@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: Running unopposed: Pres:- Ken Downing V. Pres- David Landau Directors- ( 2 years) Running unopposed Region 1- Debbie Hokkanen ( also she is a training director) How can you direct something you never did? Region 2-Wayne Davis. Isn't he running for the GSDCA Board also? Region 3 Miriam Barkus Region 4- La Mar Frederick ( I believe he is also a training Director) Same question! Region 5 Joe Barry Region 6- Russ Osburn Region 7 Don Haseman Region 8- Dorothy Linn-Has SCHh dogs? Region 9- Tom Mesdag- Isn't he on the GSDCA Board also? Does he get paid twice? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Why am I not surprised by this? I didn't think the post called for a response, it was information. But, I have been thinking, (shut up Paul) about this, and did want to respond. It seems those willing to serve us, in some capacity remain willing to do this. Those people are running for the WDA board to give of themselves and their time to support an organization that they agree with or feel can gain by their work. They don't get paid, (to cover the question of Tom), they don't get a pat on the back, they get blamed for everything, and yet, they remain willing. I know recently there was a post complaining about how many people were running for the board of the GSDCA. They seemed to think it was because of dissatisfaction with the job being done. I don't agree, it seems more that there are a number of people willing to work for us, and serve on the board. Now, when there are but a few willing to do it for the WDA, it is implied that somehow that is a bad thing. Some people are of a mind to work hard, dedicate themselves to others, and to give of their time. Those people, all who have been on our boards, and those now willing to serve need to be given our thanks, not our complaints. They will get enough complaints if elected. I commend those people who are putting themselves on the line to help run the WDA, and wonder why they do so, when all they get is blasted? Perhaps it is the same dedication they have shown in the past when they served us on the GSDCA? I think so. 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 ============================================================================