Hi, Like I said in the earlier message there would be some significant challenges... Maybe we have too many Futurities and the events could be combined into Regionals? Just concepts... I wouldn't suggest we have 4 separate show chairpeople. I would suggest it be handled like the Futurity. To use the western region as an example (where I live): * 2009 3 futurities, 1 national? How about 1 really big futurity, 1 regional, 1 national. * 2010 2 futurities and 1 regional * 2011 2 futurities and 1 regional * 2012 1 really big futurity, 1 regional, 1 national... * And so on. Again...just an idea. Kris Christian Pioneer Acres 503-949-3236 ________________________________ From: Pdragon4@xxxxxxx [mailto:Pdragon4@xxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 7:05 AM To: Kris Christian; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] 3 Regionals and 1 National so would you also be looking for 4 national chairmen as well? lea ruggieri In a message dated 6/11/2008 1:06:02 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Kris.Christian@xxxxxxxxx writes: So... If we split the country into three north/south bands based upon mileage (west, central, east) we could hold 3 regional qualifier shows to gain entry to the finals classes held at a National once per year in a fourth rotating location. This would allow everyone to have greater access to a "big" event as there would be four in total. Also it would make each event smaller in scale than the current national and easier to host. I am sure there would be many challenges to this kind of change...but I have to agree with Ed that the time is coming that travel with dogs across the country will be nearly impossible. How many major airlines still take dogs? Looking for change to sustain our breed. Kris Christian Pioneer Acres 503-949-3236 ======================================================================== ==== POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ======================================================================== ==== ________________________________ Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008 <http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102> . ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================