That is why I used the word "allegedly"..this was circulated well before the vote perhaps two-three months ago.Do you have actual proof that it is not true? It could be that someone who is trying to portray Mr. Hunte in a "better light" figured throwing money at the GSDCA would make it "all better" and show what a benevolent and caring person he is and how worthy he is of GSDCA membership..after all the breeders who sold him a dog without really checking his background( or simply not caring what his profession is) took his money with no problem and the handler, gladly took his money all the way to the bank for showing his dog..I actually heard Mr. Hunte was seen sitting in a "judges" box with some movers and shakers at an all-breed show.Amazing what folks will turn their heads to if you wave a few dollars at them. I don't believe or perpetuate most rumors, however, I am smart enough to know that sometimes where there is smoke..there is fire..it would be wise to keep that in mind also. As for "integrity" of the Board..this Board has the option of using this List to explain their voting, their position and the whole story, especially now that we all know that the vote should not have been done secretly.A few on the current Board had absolutely no problem with using this List to stump for their own election and to create a few "fictions" of their own about the past Board. Actually it worked quite well..however now.it would seem that some of the same on the current Board who used the List to their benefit in the past, now feel.we need to be careful about what is posted as " the List isn't the place for it.." HaHa! I say what comes around goes around. If some Board members would like to keep this private,that is fine, but I would still like to know who the "No" votes were..and if some that voted "yes" and would like to share, that would be great too!.One Board member has already done so on the List and another to me privately..thus far I have two "No's". I am curious to see, if my "no" votes add up correctly!LOL Christine hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Steve and Christine Grainger WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM > [Original Message] > From: Cynthia VanDenBerge <vande001@xxxxxxxxx> > To: Show GSD List <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 1/29/2007 9:02:23 AM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: BOARD VOTE: no place for rumors > > Please everyone, saying that you heard "Mr. Hunte promised to donate a sizeable amount of $$ if accepted as a member" is a rumor that will only prolong this way overdone already discussion. Sorry if those of you who have such passion for this issue think that my comment is "unsupportive of well bred shepherds", I, for the record do not think Mr. Hunte should have been allowed to be a member of the club. The problem I think, is how to legally keep him out the by way our by-laws are currently written and how we have recently handled the membership process. So, I hope that this gets fixed in the future, but it is like closing the barn door after the horse is out, right? Just please, use caution when posting about this issue. There have been so many incorrect things said already, especially about the integrity of the board. Cynthia > Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx wrote: > > > > In a message dated 1/29/2007 8:35:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, > hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > If all the "NO" votes post..then we can out those who voted "YES" > If some of those that voted "Yes" happen to be judging our National..then > boycott them. If you feel passionately about this issue, then don't EVER > vote these Board members in again...and don't support them in ANY endeavor. > If this causes conflict within the Board..too bad.. that should have been > thought of before some on the Board decided to back a person that violates > the very principles the Board was elected to uphold. I understand that > there was an alleged promise by Mr. Hunte to make a sizable donation to our > club if he was allowed membership. Personally, if this is true, I don't > think our club should accept it. It is blood money. How can you accept a > donation from someone who traffics in dogs..if we accept it, than we are > partners in crime. Christine > > > > Very good post Christine. My feelings exactly.....I made the decision at > the meeting when the result was heard to boycott a yea voter judging the > national if disclosed. The bylaw interpretation was difficult for some board > members but there was an option.......this could have been tabled indefinitely > or at least until the annual meeting and put into the memberships hands. > What is done is done.............but everyone needs to get informed and make > careful, conscientious decisions at election time. > Molly > > Trillia German Shepherds since 1974 > Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC > If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket > and then give him only two of them>>>>Phil Pastoret > > > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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. 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