Sounds very viable. Perhaps Melissa you could check on that and let everyone know. Molly In a message dated 8/16/2013 3:12:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: If the board doesn't feel like sending a letter, I wonder if the AKC would accept a whole bunch of signatures from GSDCA members???? A petition???? Bet we could come up with one.... Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit http://www.pinehillgsds.com/ In a message dated 8/16/2013 3:13:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Thanks Melanie. This reminds me of the Commercial with the little kids. "It's not complicated"........ <G> According to Mr. Crowley...the Parent Club doesn't even have to get involved in setting guidelines. ( "if they so choose" ) Considering the expense and disagreements over changing something as serious as a DQ in the Standard BACK..... this is so simple. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.marhaven.com -----Original Message----- From] On Behalf Of Melanie Fuellgraf Subject: Re: How do we let the membership decide? FYI, Many of you have probably seen this already as a copy of this leter was included in the letter that was disributed with the petition a few years ago. So, again I ask, How do we let the membership decide? Thank you Melanie ---------------------- Mr. JamesCrowley April 21, 2005 The American Kennel Club New York, NY (212) 696-8234 ââ¬â direct number jxc@xxxxxxx The following points have been approved as the basis for establishing the new breed of White Shepherd or Berger Blanc Suisse here in the United States. 1. The GSDCA should write a letter stating that they would not protest the AKC establishing the White Shepherd as a separate breed with the Foundation Stock Service program. 1. The GSDCA would not need to change their breed standard in any way. The color white would remain a disqualification to the GSD breed. 1. After this letter is submitted â the White Shepherd Parent Club (AWSA), the AKC and the GSDCA (if they so desire) would be responsible for setting the guidelines in establishing the new breed. Logistics could be: 1. Name 2. All registry requirements 3. The possibility of the white coated GSD that is three generations white/white, and if the owner so desires, to be registered with the new breed. 4. The possibility if there are owners who wish to remain in the GSD breed with their white coated dogs, it could be permissible for them to do so. If at any point, the GSDCA would like to contact me personally. I would be more than happy to discuss these points with them. Sincerely, James Crowley AKC Secretary ===========================================================================P OST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. 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