In a message dated 12/10/2008 12:28:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: That has ALWAYS been my opinion from the onset since I first suggested this class! It would be so simple. Just insert an Amateur Class in the Futurities ( no age ) and an Amateur Class in the Maturities........and in the end they compete with all the other winners. The decisions are all left up to the breeder/ owners. That way we don't have to literally "rewrite" the Futurities and have a whole other GROUP of dogs being judged by a different judge. Sometimes the most simple solution IS the solution. <G> The other reason I like this idea is because then ALL 9 regions have input to the class. Right now there are only a couple coming to the national which diminishes the competition. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================