In a message dated 10/6/2006 8:25:56 A.M. Central Standard Time, Pinehillgsds writes: I would also suggest we change the application process and go back to the sponsorship requirement. I'd also let Jamie put some teeth into the breeder's code, but, as I've expressed before, I think that's an uphill battle. Kathy I agree. I was membership chairman for 30 years Correct procedure allowed denial of 9 applicants. Helen Miller Fisher ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================