having originally joined the GSDCA in 1982, i also lost continuity in the 90's during a divorce and relocation. it HAPPENS. i didn't die, the world didn't end, my dogs were fine and life went on. i renewed/rejoined when i was able. i found a way to purchase copies of the Reviews i had missed. do i wish i hadn't had the loss in continuity? ... sure ... but, oh my goodness, i am a member who has survived such an apocalyptic event! for those who are spewing all the vitriolic words toward the club and those who volunteer, what do YOU do to help the GSDCA on a regular basis? have YOU called dania lately and thanked her for the 6 plus hours PER DAY she has been spending on the membership renewals? have YOU thanked any member of the board that passed what now allows a 90 day grace period for paying dues? have YOU thanked laura gilbert for the almost full time job she has VOLUNTEERING for the GSDCA? have YOU thanked our incoming BOD for their efforts to go into 2011 in a manner that will get things done? these folks all volunteer their time and have lives outside the GSDCA. hhmmmm, now THERE"S something to think about. constantly complaining about this or any club has more of a negative impact than most any act the club itself can take. you hate it that much, find a club you like! jmo but i am sick of all the negativity. diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog In a message dated 12/29/2010 1:28:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ropajagsd@xxxxxxx writes: I believe the intent of that post was that ...if you have been a member for 12 year and this year you did not renew for two yrs (2013)...You should start out in 2013 having your 12 previous yrs and going forward....not 14yrs....as you did not renew your membership for those two years. As it stands right now; If I do not renew by Dec 31 2010 even if I sent it in 3 months from now....the GSDCA records would show that I only had a membership starting in 2011.....even though I had been a member for 12 yrs previous, using the previous scenario. I KNOW this to be true; because I joined the GSDCA back in the late 70s and was a continuous member until 2002 when I sent my renewal in late in December and it was not received by PC before 12/31/02....It was received sometime in the first quarter 2003; my membership was considered lapsed and my renewal was considered a NEW membership...the PC actually sent a "Welcome NEW member" notice to me. When when I inquired about it I was told that the PC does not have any records to show that my membership started prior to 2003.....Go figure...does that mean that before Dania no records were kept?...I cannot imagine that is true?...but what do I know?....Pauline Pauline Moon www.ropajagsd.com Msg: #3 in digest rom: "Samuel Israel" <israelfriedberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ubject: Re: GSDCA Site Suspension? Renewing Membership ate: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:54:17 -0800 It certainly makes sense to put these delinquents in a "suspended" status, ossibly for a period of two years during which time they would receive no embership benefits, including receipt of the Review. When they pay their ues they have a choice of either paying all outstanding dues with some enalty and getting full credit for the two year period or just paying the urrent year's fee and losing credit for the interim period. What's the ownside of doing this? 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