The whole point is, they are a part of us to keep us in the WUSV. There are a lot of members who think that that is important. The only reason they are not just another committee is that AT THAT TIME the AKC wouldn't allow the PC to have a schutzhund group. Things have changes with 911 to include the formation of the Working Dog Program initiated by Carmen. Now it is more "acceptable" and perhaps we should drive to bring the WDA completely into the fold. It is just another aspect of the breed, like agility, herding, obedience, and tracking. We were seperated STRICTLY because of the AKC's stand which no longer exists. I understand that folks think that there could be a conflict of interest for Board members who serve on two boards. I'm not disputing the folks questioning specifically that - never really considered it. However, I do dispute that the WDA should be a completely seperate entity. I've said it before and I'll say it again - THEY ARE US! I think folks might be surprised by the number of even list members who are WDA members. Personally, I am and darned proud of it! -- Suzanne www.tsalishepherds.com Home of Ch Firedog, Ch Cookie, Ch Flair, BIS/BISS Ch Yancy, Ch Flash, and Lil' Miss Dancer!! Website updated 11/04 -------------- Original message -------------- > Incidentally, the average entry in German style shows runs between 80 and 100 > dogs. When is the last time we have a specialty that large??? > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > If this is the case Suzanne they should be able to pay a higher dues and > support > their own club and board members. > sally > > > > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================