In a message dated 8/8/2009 12:02:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx writes: This is going off thread, but those clubs who are encouraging (lots!) folks who do herding, rally, obedience are gaining members, while those who shun the concept are losing members to the point of closing down the clubs. I so agree with you Stormy. Besides conformation, we do a separate show weekend with Rally and Obedience, offer a CGC test and have done the PC temperament test. We have members now who do not own GSDs but compete with other breeds that have joined to support our club and ensure we keep doing the performance events. Works for everyone.....And they will come and help out at our specialty too. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life Member CKC **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================