Kathy - there is nothing wrong with making money - I think this club could do a far, far better job marketing and raising money. But that does not mean we have a class specifically for animals with a specified fault. They could set up a long coat celebration and do all sorts of things if they want the people to bring their coats. Maybe some would also enter the regular classes. We can make money AND make people understand what the GSD standard is and why it is important. Otherwise just do away with it and open op to all who want to call themselves GSDs. Ruth ________________________________ From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx> To: Shepherds4us@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Bitch, Bitch , Bitch Thank you Todd, I agree absolutely. This is a time when the club and NEEDS new faces, new ideas and yes the demon INCOME. (Since when is it BAD for a club to make money?) Whether people like the fact the that Board and the Club is trying to "GASP" make money, it is necessary. If you don't believe it I would like to direct them to the Budget and Finance report of the Jan Board meeting. Also if we don't make money, get new people to join, and to participate, there will be no more club. That means you can kiss the Futurities, Maturities, GSDCA Regional Specialties, AOE, Selects and the National Specialty , etc...GOODBYE. But maybe people forget this? I am all about freedom of speech, but not in regards to a club from the naysayers and Henny Pennys don't care enough to join. Usually the same tired opinions from the same tired group of NON members.. Those of them that are members, awesome, and God Bless the First Amendment! Hope to see you all in Colorado!!! Sending good thoughts and prayers to all the people in CO . Kathy *http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com* *Updated: May 2012* *CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs CH. Victory's Leviathan **CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle * *RBIF Monarch's Tarragon v Kaleef* * * *"Victory...*Vires et honestas" On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM, <Shepherds4us@xxxxxxx> wrote: > The Officers and Board Members are doing great things. > If you want to bitch, that is your right, but when elections come around > why don't you run for the board and help change things. > > I wish I could have been on the call last night, would have loved to have > seen (heard) how many people called in to voice their opinions. > > Keep up the great work Officers and Board members! > > Todd Vigor > ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org ; SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ÿÿ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================