Wow! from $300,000 to $30,000?? That's just crazy. I think we need to define lifers a bit better. Thank God for those lifers like Judi, those who become mentors and anchors of our clubs, and are there to help maintain the history, structure and worthiness of our clubs. She took on the trophies one year and had great success. I know Ed, myself, and many others have volunteered for the parent club, donated trophies, time and energy. Many people volunteer every year, and our clubs survive because of that. Then there are the lifers that only work on how they can benefit....name recognition, judging assignments, etc. I am glad there are more like Judi. And aware of the other ones. I just had a nice phone conversation with Frank Fasano on Thursday. He was his regular pleasant self, We talked about some peoples paranoia, and how it wastes everyone's time. Its our dog club, but a dog club nonetheless. * Ileana * Love me, love my dogs. In a message dated 8/10/2012 2:38:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ALL4MORIAH@xxxxxxx writes: It is the same in all clubs. The people that do nothing have enough time on their hands to spend it bitching about those that DO something. Our local breed club had over $300,000. in the bank. A lot of new younger people joined and some thought it would be nice to let the new blood take over with fresh new ideas. Those ideas cost the club $165,000 to purchase 2 acres of land in the city limits that cost us $3000. per year in taxes. No sewer, water, or electric. They also purchased over $10,000 worth of agility equipment that we didn't have a building big enough to set up. So much money was wasted that by the time I got in as Treasurer. We had $15.000 left in a CD and $15,000 in checking. It took me 2 years but I got it back up to about $80,000 in a two year period. But when all the spending stopped so did the new blood. But then, I'm a lifer. and it was other lifers that did all the work. The new blood had lots of ideas, but where are they when it comes time to work? We have about three main workers in our club. Sometimes as many as 4 bitchers. out of a membership of about 60. I can only imagine all the work it takes to manage the National club and it's shows. That is not to say we don't need new blood. We do. But with guidance from those that have been there done that. You have to know where you have been and are , before you know where you are going. It is a shame the a reduction of the BOD has to be done, but it is necessary. As for regions being represented. Perhaps some of the BOD members could be appointed as somewhat of a delegate for two or three regions. At least they could bring those regions concerns to the meetings. My region has no one on the Board. So we will ask Johnny Snowblower (BOD Member) to take our concerns to the Board. Just a thought. I'm sure Bill would love a call from someone asking what they can do to help out. Even if you can't attend the National. I'm sure Frank would love a call asking if there are any committees you could assist with. Or if you see someone is a committee chair. Call and ask if they need any help. It can be fun. Oh well we have the Sturgis Harley Rally going on her now so I'm to busy to Bitch any more. Judi ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================