In a message dated 7/26/2009 1:11:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pamjb1@xxxxxxx writes: I feel that since the German Shepherd is toted for being the most versatile working breed out there, that any type of recognized performance event should apply. What interests me is that here seems to be a lack of membership involvement. If there is to be changes in the award, or in qualifications, why not ask the membership for input? At least the chairman of a committee should try to find out what we, those who are involved, might think of a change. I know our board works hard, and the committee heads take on a lot. But, it is very easy to just make changes, or add requirements. This is still a club of members, not the United States Congress, who never asks what the citizens want. Why not address a change to the membership before voting on it? At least that way the committee head, (who should or should not recommend a change) can inform the board of the general opinion. But then again, maybe I am wrong. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585106x1201462830/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/ ============================================================================