In a message dated 9/3/09 9:49:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time, wynsum@xxxxxxx writes: I am not certain that people read the footers, but I agree, that there should be NO appearance of impropriety This is one of the nastiest elections I have seen in years. I am not sure why, the candidates are all people of honor, and willing to devote time to this club, our breed, and us. I see a number of things being done that have nothing to do with the quality of the candidate. Gary sent a picture with his grandkids, Tish may have used the GSDCA on the return address. I know that a letter is being sent by Joan Fox, with information that may make people avoid electing Nancy Harper and Carmen Battaglia. That is how I read the letter, and it is also a plea to help her with a board that she feels refuses to respond to her situation. We all have to consider carefully who we want on this new board. This is a time when we need to have strong representation, and people who will put the GSDCA first, (or maybe second after family). Those who would use the GSDCA for personal ego gratification, who want to take the club in a certain wrong direction, weaken our position in the world or the AKC, or who will refuse to listen to the membership, should not be elected. That does not in any way eliminate their good intentions, or the fact that they were willing to give of themselves for our club. It is important that each member vote on the issue of who will do the best job, not who is a friend, or who is popular. This is a pivital point for our club, vote wisely, do not be persuaded by negitive comments, and alway follow your instincts. Or, don't vote. I will tell you how I feel about those running. There is not one person on the slate that I can't find something to respect, and each and every one of them wants to do what is right. I may not agree with one or the other, but I respect that they were willing to run, and I was not. Not that there is anything wrong with any of them. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================