Jump on an idea and dis it befoe it has even been thought about.........I said it had been discussed, I did not say it was implemented. And yes there are many thingfs that have to be checked, our Bylaws, AKC persomission, etc.. However, since the GSDCA cannot control the postal system in any country and since we have proven the Canadian mail system has not worked well for a few years, we should consider an electronic vote or other methods that will ensure the Canadian GSDCA Members get to vote on time. I knew I should not post a possible solution or an idea on the List but then I remember the time when the list was used for discussing new ideas, health concerns and other things rather than finding fault with everything that is typed. Times sure have changed........ Back to vacation mode, I am heading off for NASS. Lew -----Original Message----- From: abraxaskp@xxxxxxxxxxx To: LEWIEB@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Canada Ballots Lew: Wouldn't the By Laws need to be changed to allow electronic voting? If so, then what happens to the members who do not have email access? Thanks, Patty We have already had some discussion concerning the Canada Ballots. Yes, I have had a couple of calls from my Canadian friends and since it seems there are at least 98% of the Canadians who have an email address we will be asking the Board and the Election Firm if we can let the Canadians vote electronically. Mail problem solved. In fact most election firms have a fail safe method for voting electronically and it is less expensive than a paper ballot. NO, I am not saying the GSDCA is ready for electronic voting but we are getting close. Canada however, is ready.... Abraxas...The Secret of Success is Consistency of Purpose Visit our website at www.abraxasgsd.com Signers GSDCA, Inc. Breeders Code of Ethics Members GSDCA,Inc.(Ken 10/78, Patty 4/80) & GSDCA-WDA ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ============================================================================ 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. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================