[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: AKC Registration and GSDCA Flier and the Review
- From: Cyndi Flautt <caretti1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:53:48 -0600
Exactly Kathy... And I would wager that there is not another parent club out
there with pictures of dogs with DQ's on their brochures.
~Cyndi
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> On Dec 31, 2014, at 7:31 PM, (Redacted sender "Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx" for
> DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Is it too much trouble to ask that a dog w/o a DQ be on a flyer sent to
> potential new members?
>
> We probably ALL started with dogs that were "not exactly".
>
> The idea is to be inspired by greatness, not mediocrity, to see a dog and
> say, "WOW one day I'd like to breed/own one like that", not scratch your head
> and say "wait...isn't that a disqualification"?
>
> Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC
> Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions
> visit http://www.pinehillgsds.com/
>
> In a message dated 12/31/2014 4:01:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> tanksr@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> While the GSDCA is the guardian of the GSD Standard here, we need to remember
> that those of us who exhibit in conformation are a very small group. The
> flyer is aimed at encouraging everyone who has a GSD with the hope they may
> want to become involved in a club that welcomes them to pursue whatever type
> of competition they enjoy.
>
> I started with a bitch who, while well bred, was not good enough to finish so
> I went on to obedience and then got a good dog because people encouraged me.
> To be honest if this list existed then and I read some of the comments and
> witnessed the feeding frenzy of the few who just seem to always look to
> disparage those who volunteer to help, I probably would never have pursued
> conformation.
>
> If we aimed the brochure at the small group of conformation exhibitors it
> would not do much to encourage anyone to join the GSDCA. This was done 2
> years ago? All BOD members and committee members received a copy and it
> passed unanimously. Maybe those who are suddenly appalled should read the
> minutes.
>
> Our conformation shows are shrinking. Why not use all this energy for
> something positive like encouraging people to become involved in our sport or
> fighting anti-breeder legislation that threatens our sport?
>
> Hope you all have a great New Year.
>
> Ken Tank
>
>
>> On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 11:06 AM, <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> the Dr. And I agree on this one. While I understand the objections to the
>> white obedience GSD on the flier, the flier is aimed at NEW PUPPY owners!
>> I'd bet that 95 % of these dogs will never enter and compete at a serious
>> level in conformation! The flier is clearly directed towards folks that are
>> not club members. I would have NOT used the white dog in the flier but based
>> on who the intended audience is I don't have a problem with it! Ed
>>
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>>
>>
>> ------ Original Message ------
>>
>> From: Doc Zoe
>> To: freelist
>> Sent: December 31, 2014 at 8:01 AM
>> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC Registration and GSDCA Flier and the Review
>>
>> There is something else totally wrong with the flier.
>>
>> Firstly, as of MIDNIGHT tonight, Laura will no longer be out COrresponding
>> secretary - Joy
>> Schutlz is. and that person does not do membership. Lastly, Membership is
>> the Membership
>> Chair and not the COrresponding secretary and that should have been listed
>> first, not second if
>> the purpose of the insert is to direct pet owners to become members of the
>> GSDCA
>>
>> If this Board member had ever seen this insert, she would have pointed the
>> above out.
>>
>> The Majority of animals registered are PETS of all sizes shapes and colours.
>> The AKC wants to
>> get them involved in their sports and MAKE MONEY.
>>
>> As for the Review, each month is dedicated to a different facet of our
>> breed. One Month has the
>> ROMS for example, August has the HIghest Living ROM DAM on the cover - and
>> in 2013 and
>> 2014 it was Liberia.
>>
>> The GSDCA is responsible for the breed - all facets. We represent the USA to
>> the world as well.
>>
>> To me, the GSD is a GSD and the greatest breed in the World.
>>
>> HAPPY NEW YEAR
>>
>>
>> Dr Zoe Backman
>> http://wynsumgsd.com
>>
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>
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