In a message dated 2/20/09 5:28:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, pruett@xxxxxxxxx writes: I understand the Board's reluctance to substitute a face-to-face meeting with technology. It's not quite the same as "being there." I originally was a strong supporter of reducing the board, and having less committees, less meetings, and spending less on the board. I changed my mind after listening to others. Let's not lose sight of who and what we are. It is true the board and the GSDCA are set up to protect and promote our great breed, to set the standard, to provide information and to fund research for the betterment of the German shepherd. We are not a business. We do not produce a product to sell. We do not have to continue to make a profit on everything, and we do not have to worry about the "bottom line" so long as we break even, (which thanks to the dedicated board, we do much more than break even). We are a club. A club is a group of people with a common interest to gather for the enjoyment and promotion of a common goal. We do this for fun. We enjoy getting together and exchanging ideas. We are members for various reasons, but in the end it should be fun, interesting, fullfilling, and/or satisfying. When it is no longer fun, then join another club. It is fun to work for the club. It is fun to go to a board meeting. It is fun to go to dog shows, futurities, and the national. Or, it should be. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================