I joined the GSDCA in 1960.. (unbroken time since 1977). I was a member of the L.A. County Club and we were the host for the National that year at the Disneyland Hotel, Out doors on Grass.... we had almost 100 percent membership in the PC and all of our members worked... in those days the local Club and not the Parent club put on the National. To make a long story short, that was the beginning of many long friendships. I have attended about 20 Nationals; as a spectator, exhibitor (Breed and Obedience), worker and as a Judge (Obedience). All of my National experiences have been GOOD. In my opinion those friendships, experiences and common love for our breed, are what the PC is all about!!!!!! Many of those original friends are long gone but there are always new ones to make. Harlowe Jahelka Belleterre GSDs and Brussels Griffons Monterey, Tennessee (just moved again) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================