If the AKC is not interested in being involved in any action, how can those who represent them and who are only existing because of their recognition take any action? I would take issue with that - Originally the clubs were formed and became members of the AKC but are you saying that if the AKC disbanned that the GSDCA would also disband? Each club has its own members and collects its own dues - and pays dues to belong to the AKC - if the parent clubs withdrew from the AKC the AKC would still have all the kennel clubs as members. Is it in the By Laws or some place else that the parent clubs exist solely for membership in the AKC? Doesn't each parent club act independently on behalf of its own breed? If another registration entity existed couldn't the clubs choose which one to belong to? Just wondering Barb -----Original Message----- From: ELG440@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 9:54 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Coalition of AKC Parent Clubs In a message dated 12/16/2008 12:08:57 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, barbmarkh@xxxxxxx writes: So if all the parent clubs would form a coalition they could put out info on how much money they spend I get so confused. The "parent clubs" are organizations approved for each breed by the AKC. So, how can the parent clubs do anything unless supported by the AKC? If the AKC is not interested in being involved in any action, how can those who represent them and who are only existing because of their recognition take any action? We do need to remember that the AKC is the only reason our parent clubs exist. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00 000010) ========================================================================= === 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/ ========================================================================= === ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================