I think the point that is being missed is that the team represents the United States of America, The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, and the German Shepherd Dog in the United States. The team wears a red, white & blue uniform and when they stand on the podium they stand under OUR Flag. They are not campaigning their own dogs for any gain other than for the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. They, as a team, represent us. Am I proud when they stand under our flag, yes I am and you should be also. Mary In a message dated 8/5/2009 3:31:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 8/5/09 8:54:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Kmgraphic2 writes: i don't, however, believe that, if you choose to show dogs, that you should expect financial assistance in doing so. again, it's a hobby - anyone has the option of going a less expensive route, showing locally, etc. we all buy or breed our dogs so that doesn't hold much weight with me. I don't know if I agree here or not. My bitch won the Maturity. Can I get the GSDCA to send me and Magic Marker to the National to compete on behalf of the breed? It seems to me that it is a good move for the club, after all, they are showcasing the dogs. I would be willing to pay my own motels and meals and would only request the parent club to pay the air fare and cost of sending the dog. I need to give this more thought. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================