Apparently, we have that wrong. According to what I am reading today, asking the sitting members is a form of courtesy, not a fast rule. They can run by petition, and many do, as has Bart in the past, and Nadine and Zoe this year. You learn something everyday. And I am sure if I am wrong someone will tell me....<G> * Ileana * Love me, love my dogs. In a message dated 8/10/2012 2:32:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx writes: The members mentioned are currently board members who would be up for election. Generally sitting members are asked if they wish to stay and if so, they are put on the ballot. The members mentioned were asked, wished to stay and were dismissed to propose other members. The reason for the petition. Perhaps Kathy did not say that just right. The reduction will not occur with this elections, if must be passed by the membership/bylaws first. Molly In a message dated 8/10/2012 1:25:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, joank@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I don't know who circulated a petition but that is NOT how it will work. You can't unseat members that were elected for a two year term just because you want to reduce the size of the board. I was on the conference call meeting when this was brought up. If approved it will be a gradual reduction over a couple of years by not allowing as many directors to be elected each year until the number is reduced to 9 directors (and 5 officers making 13 total on the board). ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================