I think also with good representation is the idea that it is representation with pure altruism at heart. As such, I wonder how many would agree that being nominated to judge, running by petition to judge right up to judging at the National while a sitting board member is something that should be changed. What I've thought would be that an effective Board member should not be allowed to be nominated, run by petition or judge the national while they sit on the board. Simply put - judging the National is a prestigious judging assignment. Lots of times getting it is due to name recognition provided to the membership, easily acquired for those who sit on the Board. Others I've proposed this idea to have verbally said it's a good idea, but I wonder how many would be willing to sign a petition to have this changed. Kathaleen ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================