In a message dated 12/6/2007 5:50:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx writes: If you want more than just an exclusive group to be able to partake, you need to find a way to reach the GSD owners/potential owners around the country. This is where the regional clubs have to come in. They need to be reaching out to newcomers and offering educational programs. However, it is also up to the local members to attend when events are offered. I think our club works hard on reaching out to newcomers, but it gets discouraging when they stop coming to program meetings. I know the answer is communication, communication, communication. But we need more workers, workers, workers Regional events, with local clubs coming together to draw in National level panels and speakers would seem an ideal answer. Then expenses could be shared by a number of clubs. We need to start thinking outside of the box Carol Moore **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================