I agree completely, Stormy. The fly in that ointment is that I have found that given a few years, or even 5-10 years, people forget or new people come to the breed that don't know the history. I can recall several major storms that were widely discussed here and on other lists that appear to have been swept under someone's carpet. I am NOT saying that all the current candidates are not forthright and honest. Just pointing out the pitfalls. Any questionnaire or biography is only as good as the people completing it. I would LOVE to assume every answer or statement was sterling and heartfelt, but from experience, I also know it is always tempting to present one's self in only the brightest of lights. I have no doubt every single person running has a sterling background and lots of experience, but the biggest question in my mind is "Do they play well with others? Are they willing to try to work with those who may have totally opposing views, for the betterment of the breed and club? Can they foresee all facets of a problem? Are they open to all communication? Do they offer constructive suggestions and solutions, or do they only see the negative sides of a problem or of those with a different take on a situation? Bottom line is are they in this election for the right reasons? Or are they doing this for their own ego gratification?" Lanalee In a message dated 8/24/2009 1:06:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Stormy435 writes: If you write falsely and you are elected by those false words, then be sure the members will remember the difference between the words and the actions. So maybe it's better to be honest and forthright at the start??? **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/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/ ============================================================================