Can I get an AMEN! Denise WilliamsChopper, Chase, Phoenix and Flare http://www.showgermanshepherds.info for show and performance ________________________________ From: Hickoryhill <hickoryhillgsd1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: germanshepherds4show_yahoogroups.com <germanshepherds4show@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 11:32:50 AM Subject: Re: [Germanshepherds4Show] Digest Number 3957 To answer the analogy of the "Church picnic" Why listen to non church members?..becuase the church( or shepherd) will do whatever it takes to get the lost sheep( non members) back into the flock( church membership). This should be an easy concept to grasp since we all own GSD's. The dog will leave the flock to seek the lost or the left behind. Perhaps if the GSDCA had the heart and attitude of our breed our membership and moral problems would be solved. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx To: Germanshepherds4Show@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 6:17:50 AM Subject: Re: [Germanshepherds4Show] Digest Number 3957 HUH???????? Might be something for a church but they don't depend on the non members for their keep either. Let's take all the regional specialties clubs. This attitude basically says that all those people who support that club and exhibits should be members or should have no voice with us? I don't think so. You absolutely have to plan a show from top to bottom for those you hope to attract, not the planners. If handlers, exhibitors etc give us suggestions one year that will bring them back the next...yup, that's what we are going to try to do.........not put a hand out and say $$$ please to be a member or hush. Pointless conversation with those of this mentality. Molly In a message dated 2/1/2011 3:47:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, Germanshepherds4Show@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: The membership of the Church on the corner decided to hold it's annual picnic at a local park. They picked the menu, time, and the members were volunteering their services to put on this big event. Non members of the church that attend some Sundays, objected to the location and the menu. Why should the non members have a voice? So that maybe someday they might join? I think not. HUH???????? Might be something for a church but they don't depend on the non members for their keep either. Let's take all the regional specialties clubs. This attitude basically says that all those people who support that club and exhibits should be members or should have no voice with us? I don't think so. You absolutely have to plan a show from top to bottom for those you hope to attract, not the planners. If handlers, exhibitors etc give us suggestions one year that will bring them back the next...yup, that's what we are going to try to do.........not put a hand out and say $$$ please to be a member or hush. Pointless conversation with those of this mentality. Molly In a message dated 2/1/2011 3:47:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, Germanshepherds4Show@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: The membership of the Church on the corner decided to hold it's annual picnic at a local park. They picked the menu, time, and the members were volunteering their services to put on this big event. Non members of the church that attend some Sundays, objected to the location and the menu. Why should the non members have a voice? So that maybe someday they might join? I think not. __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (2) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group Notice. forwarding of any information that appears on the German Shepherd 4 Show list is not allowed. Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest â?¢ Unsubscribe â?¢ Terms of Use . __,_._,___ ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================