Instead of everyone else explaining how these new, young and talented handlers felt about their experience, although Jeff and Ann, I think you are on target, why doesn't someone follow up with them by phone or survey. It would be really interesting to get their own input and thoughts about their experiences. It is another way to empower them too. I think the parent club should do this as a mater of protocol. We all could probably learn a lot about this venue through their eyes! Just a suggestion...and I would be willing to help write up something to send to these young people. That way the people who are less than positive about this would not have too much say if the really involved people say it. In my opinion this breed needs to do what ever it takes to get younger people involved. What a wonderful way to do that. Terra Fairburn www.keggifair.com ------------------------------------------------ No Virus Found In This Message Scanned at barracuda.geneseo.net ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================