These are excellent questions, what kind of teeth should we put in it? If you have a complaint against you, you are removed until the complaint is satisfied? Suspend membership until satisfied? or suspend membership if not satisfied? I would also like to know what people find objectionable. I was just directed by the board that only members of the club that have signed the Breeder's code could be give PC Breed referrals. Should we make it a requirement for membership? Laura Gilbert In a message dated 5/15/2009 7:12:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Pinehillgsds writes: Just a question.... And in the interest of full disclosure, I AM a signer of the BC, I am in FAVOR of however stringent the club wants to make it, and I don't advertise on the PC web site, (way too small to justify)... But what is it about the current code that offends, and what would be the reason for not wanting to sign it??? FYI ALL of our Del Valley regional members sign on the back of the DV member application that they agree to abide by the PC's Breeder Code of Ethics. In addition, as a member of the PA Federation, each year when I renew I sign that I will agree to abide by the PA Puppy Lemon Law etc., etc. If I have a gripe w/ either it's that they don't go far enough, that there aren't enough "teeth", but my "gripe" doesn't preclude me from signing...so what is so objectionable???? I understand Christine's point that some "jerks" are signers, but there are "jerks" in every organization. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 5/14/2009 9:39:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx writes: This is a very good observation Christine. If the mission of the GSDCA is to promote the breed, in part, then we are only promoting those kennels who sign the BC? So if we are unable to utilize OWN parent club site to advertise, then shouldn't we be given a break on membership. Afterall, it is the *membership * that makes the very club possible. Not just the BC signers but EVERYONE. The fact that the parent club allows only BC signers to use the site to their advantage gives the distinct appearance of 'POLICING" the breed....what's next? Breed Wardens? If people are not given the opportunity to use their memberships fully then some compensation should be made to them...how about PARTIAL membership fees, since the club is only giving out PARTIAL privilege. Kathy http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com ~or~ http://www.germanshepherdssocal.com PUP-DATED: MAY 6, 2009 Home of: CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs CH. Victory's Leviathan CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle WE SUPPORT DRUG AND DYE TESTING On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM, S&C Grainger <hickoryhillgsd1@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote: > > Some time ago, it came to my attention that a Board( not certain which > sitting Board) agreed to allow ONLY Breeder's Code signers to advertise on > the PC site. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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/ ============================================================================ ____________________________________ An Excellent Credit Score is 750. _See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823239x1201398650/aol?redir=http://ww w.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=MayExcfooter5 1509NO62) **************Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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/ ============================================================================