I don't often post, but this situation has made me want to speak up. I have known Joan Fox for many years, our children grew up together and we shared many wonderful dogs and times over the years. One thing that cannot be denied is Joan's passion and dedication for our great breed. I personally know of the time and effort that Joan put into traveling and researching locations for our Nationals. No small task, one that takes time, dedication and knowledge. Above all else, Joan's primary concern was to benefit the club, it's members and exhibitors. I don't know anyone who is as determined & efficiant as Joan when she takes on a job. Whatever led to the decision to eliminate Joan's position, I feel it was done at best, thoughtlessly, and at worst, insultingly. I would hope that this decision will be reconsidered, as it is a waste to not utilize someone who has showed such commitment to the task. Karen Teplitzky Kaenjae German Shepherds ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================