In a message dated 6/5/2005 9:05:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, Jastek5@xxxxxxx writes: The check list is the way to go. It make the decision upon national sites an objective rather than a subjective decision. If gives the national committee chair some definitive direction that reflects the needs of the membership(not just those who sing the loudest) and it is a very clear way to communicate why the choices that are made are made. I am frankly surprised that such a checklist does not exist, i had suggested this when the last board was elected. Seems like common sense to me. This i believe would be a constructive "Systematic" change that would be in the right direction. Bill - Deb Hokannen has a checklist......I was at the board meeting last July when she laid out all of the 5 sites with the pro's and con's to the checklist. All things mentioned on this list were part of the consideration on site inspection ie motels, stalls, availability for all venues on site, suitability for vendors, seating, travel, availability for meetings for the board and the general meeting at the national, ensuing the sites are both dog and exhibitor friendly, availability of sheep, suitable sod. There were a couple of other things that I cannot think of right now, but I am sure anyone truly interested could contact Deb and she would give you the list of what she looks for. Molly Trillia German Shepherds ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================