Pauline, Not to worry: breakfast, an AM snack break, lunch, a PM snack break are provided to the Board on Sat. and a breakfast, and a AM snack break on Sun. The per diem is $25 per day so that does usually cover dinner. We will not discuss the bar bills! More than most of us need or want! Joan F. Fox 17500 Haskins Rd. Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 Home & Fax: 440-543-9165 Cell: 440-759-4119 ________________________________ From: "cnnpmm2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <cnnpmm2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 1:37:27 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: It is what it is Kathy <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> write: And responsibility for finances is growing more and more important. I don't care if we're talking about a for profit, non profit or whatever... Absolutely! When I pay dues or make donations to a social club, fraternity, charity or any organization, I except it to be fiscally responsible in order to achieve the "mission" set forth. I'm not saying the Parent Club is fiscally irresponsible or inefficient, so please don't take it that way. (I don't know enough hard facts to make an intelligent statement one way or another.) However, anyone who thinks our Club is/will be immune to the serious downturn in our economy is living in a "bubble." Just look around you. In today's economy, I think it would behoove most organizations to watch their finances like hawks. And yes -- business and pleasure can co-exist. Before I shut up, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank our Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs for their hard work and the hours they donate to help the Club run smoothly and achieve its goals. It's difficult to put a dollar value on what these guys contribute to the Club. One more thing... If the Club is willing to support quarterly face-to-face board meetings, then the mandatory attendees should be given enough money to eat 3 decent meals a day. No one should be forced to eat at Taco Bell or Mickey D's. <G> Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Wellborn-Allemande German Shepherds Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> To: <caretti1@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:04 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: It is what it is I agree. And responsibility for finances is growing more and more important. I don't care if we're talking about a for profit, non profit or whatever...the GSDCA had quite a few dollars flowing in and out and that needs to run like a carefully managed business. I know we are like hawks w/ our regional club budget. And it shows. The goal is to be here quite a long time:) Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 2/22/2009 11:42:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, caretti1@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: The time has come for all clubs to think outside of the box. This includes our parent club and the AKC. The economy has changed, our sport has changed. JMO, Cyndi ===========================================================================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/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================