In a message dated 8/22/2005 2:55:44 PM Mountain Standard Time, hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > the breeders code needs to have a bit more "meat" to it. it is in need of > revision.. > > I couldn't agree with you more, Christine. If you compare our present BC > with the original rendition, you will see that I revised it with more "meat" > in > mind. Granted, it was only a baby-step and even at that, I got quite a bit > of negative feedback. I incorporated several items from different breed > BC's....some of which are more lenient, some more severe. More than anyone, > I > would like to make our Breeders Code more meaningful and with penalties to > bear > if it isn't followed. > A plan is in mind and I will be presenting several ideas to the new > Board when they are all settled in. > I truly appreciate your thoughts and those of anyone else who would like > to have input into a new revision of the Breeders Code. It isn't as easy as > one might think because too many provisions could fall under the heading of > legislating morality. Also, careful wording and enforcement must be used so > that the Parent Club can't be sued. And as diverse in our methods as we are, > provisions that are acceptable for some will not be for others, so we're back > to that again........ > I appreciate hearing any thoughts on the subject. > Jamie ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================