Baby steps. I am glad to see that we are reducing the numbers on the board. I have said for many years, it was too many people....doesn't matter what board, this club doesn't need a board that large. I see the point of regional representation, and I do get it. Because this recommendation came after the Purina announcement, many are uncomfortable that their region has no representation. But the membership has the power to change that come election time. Now, I think we should elect the best person, regardless of what region they live in. BUT....every region does have highly qualified candidates, that's for sure. So, start working on those nomination and send and support the best your region has to offer, just make sure they have the breed and clubs best interest at heart. Not just "their" region. Our club is in financial crisis. Baby steps are being taken, I do agree a smaller board is intelligent. And a long time coming. * Ileana * Love me, love my dogs. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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/ ============================================================================