In a message dated 5/9/2006 12:52:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, shephaven@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I hope I havn't offended all the good folks out there, and there are so many of you, but I certainly hope I have gotten the attention of the bad apples,and you understand that we don't need you and don't want you playing in our sand box. Wayne Ewart You could not offend me Wayne when you speak the truth. There were "issues" with 2 futurities in Canada last year. I know myself I spoke with someone on the board and said I would probably not nominate ever again, or show at one. Sure that no one really wants to send anyway away, but ethical practices should be considered from the exhibitor on up to the judge. Further to your comments on the board meeting, there are some rules in place now to help alleviate the questionable problems, and we will hope they solve some of these concerns. I am giving the club the benefit of doubt this year and will show and see how things go. Appearances of impropriety can do a lot of damage......I feel it probably did and it is unfortunate that the already hurting clubs will do so more of that. Been to the Central futurity along with many of the other regions. I know they all work hard to put on a good show, and am sure low entry or not, they will still succeed this year. Molly Trillia German Shepherds ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================