Since I have been by-laws chair, I say let someone else do it!! LOL The problem with doing the Board and the Judges by petition (more the board than judge I think) is that you have a specific number of slots to fill and certain requirements, especially for some of the officer positions. What would happen if you had only 3 petitions for the Board (and don't tell me you'd be grateful because the Board would be smaller - that is a different by-law issue).? Judges would not be as big a problem to do this way. You only need 3 plus a couple of back-ups in case of emergency. Most persons who judge are thrilled to be nominated to judge. They would just have to get someone to do a petition for them. Tish In a message dated 10/2/2010 11:37:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx writes: That would require a change to the bylaws, not sure whether AKC would got for it but maybe Lamar or Tish would know better. What say you Tish since you have been the bylaw chair? Molly In a message dated 10/2/2010 10:35:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time, rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx writes: Interesting that you bring that up Joannie. Ken and I were talking the other day why the need for a Nominating Committee for the Board/ Judges? How about if everyone runs by petition? I don't see a down side to it at all. It may even the playing field a bit for potential candidates, too. Just thinking out loud. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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 NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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 NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================