Helen is RIGHT on all counts. Join now. If you are already a member, make your voice heard through your VOTE. Many of us are tired of the same arguments shoved down our throats repeatedly. We get it. We know. Ya know? Penny in NC Member, GSCDA since 1981 ***************************************************** Many of you belong to a Church, a Union, a local dog club, bowling league, or one of a number of different groups that require membership and a vote. Hopefully, whether or not you follow a specific Party, you vote for the President of the United States. You want and make sure your voice is heard because you care! These parts of your life are important to you. Well so is the GSDCA if you honestly care about the breed. I'm tired of those who complain and give lip service without doing any work. I'm tired of those that don't put their money where their mouths' are. I too have served on the Board of Directors...it's not fun at all!!! I too have served on Committees and it's all work. I have spent dues money over 50 years that would now send me on a lovely vacation. I am exactly the same as you only older then many now, but I work on behalf of the German Shepherd that you now breed, show, and advertise. I will continue until I am speaking in tongues and have forgotten where I live. (Not to soon I hope). Big issues and important things are happening now. Your vote is important. This is the time you should be an active member and participate. Start the New Year by making this YOUR Club and working towards the promotion and good press for this breed. Make our numbers grow...beginning with YOU! Join in and do some work.......volunteer...make your voice count! Helen Franklin, 50 year Member ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================