In a message dated 3/4/2005 11:12:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, gmcdannell@xxxxxxxxx writes: Lew, I totally agree with you! The parent club should be more pro-active in the legislation arena. Currenly, I am spearheading a movement in New York State to form a federation of dog clubs, which will include clubs from other registeries, as well as pet owners. There are 251 AKC accredited clubs in this state, and believe it or not, we are not united. However, thanks to a group on Long Island, and several of us in western New York, we were successful in defeating a "dangerous dog bill" last summer. Nevertheless, if this bill resurfaces now, I would think that we would be in trouble too. I am working with the Legislative Department of the AKC on the formation of the federation, and I know that they are really trying to stay on top of all of the BSL and dangerous dog bills that keep popping up all over the country. Accordingly, all of the breed parent ogranizations should take a more active part in addressing and dealing with these bills. Lastly, I have also been conferring with the ADOA, and they have are very supportive of our effort. They really do a good job of staying on top of what is going on in the legislative world. Gary McDannell President GSDC WNY LEWIEB@xxxxxxx wrote: I just sent this email to the GSDCA Board: Don't you think it is the responsibility of the GSDCA to respond to these AR sponsored bills no matter what the State of issue? I know I sure do and I would hope that we as a Board would support a plan of action and maybe we should discuss this fully in April. However, April is too late for the IL Bill #1790 which must be stopped now or the German Shepherd Dog will be listed as a dangerous Breed, have to wear an orange tag on its collar and be either spayed or neutered. Doesn't sound like there will be anymore German Shepherd Dog Clubs nor shows in IL if this bill passes. It is time the GSDCA became very active in these matters. Lew I notified The Long Island Coalation about this and they will support.... Jim, Bertalan Shepherds Long Island, NY ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================