Evan, With all due respect I have to disagree, at least for us in GA. The Atlanta Kennel Club and the GSDC of Atlanta both belong to an organization here in GA that is dedicated to protecting Breeders, exhibitors, etc. I represent the Atlanta Kennel Club ( all breed club) and believe me when I tell you this organization is continually challenged to be instrumental in fighting bills that are continually being introduced by State Legislators which would restrict breeders & owners. Maybe CA is different. Seems to me Stormy is kept very busy alerting us to threatening legislature in other States. Last we learned PETA has many millions in their coffers which they intend to use to bring restrictive legislation to fruition. PETA lobbyists' are paid handsomely and they are good at what they do. Have a Great New Year, stay well. By the way you looked great at the Centennial Show. Best to Tedi. Nancy -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ELG440@xxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 1:38 PM To: proudk9@xxxxxxxxx; d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx Cc: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: GSD Float My brother-in-law spent Christmas with us, (and Tedi's sister), and he is a 33rd degree Mason. But, I don't see any need for national promotion of our breed. PETA is losing, dogs are more popular than ever, the shepherd is one of the top three most popular breeds with AKC, and we have people always asking for puppies. Live is good, and it is already 78 degrees today. Evan In a message dated 1/2/2014 12:22:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, proudk9@xxxxxxxxx writes: Maybe Evan can go to the Shriners and get their flying carpets to keep up with the dogs (heck and the float! LOL)... I could just see that now.... Maybe the Shriners would lend the hats as well!!!! ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================