Actually, I was at both shows this weekend. Although there may not have been junior showmanship, there were more young and new handlers at this show than I have seen in quite a while. In addition, the support of all of the southern California people at the show for these new and young handlers was quite impressive with virtually standing ovations for some and cheers for the others, including incredible support and cheers for Kathy's adorable and handsome son. So, the environment for young and new handlers is very welcoming. Maybe it could be better, but the glass is still half full. Sam -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kathy Tank Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:35 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Jrs in Southern CA...don't bother Well, you know the Parent club and it's regional clubs are supposed to be about promoting the breed, about encouraging newcomers and Jrs...word to the wise..if you want to have JR compete, don't bother with So Calif. In San Gabriel Valley Sept 2010 Jrs was offered, entered, and the DAY of show Oh oopsie..no Jrs because our Judge isn't qualified. Nevermind the Jrs were already THERE, dressed and some had elderly family there to watch...nevermind there were any number of judges at the show qualified to judge Jrs that could have stepped in....NICE...no JRS Then San Diego..okay a judge change on Saturday, the interim judge not qualified...but Sunday? Sue Godek, I am quite sure is qualified... but "oh the AKC dropped the ball and we couldnt' have JR s.. " what????????? GET SOMEONE. THEN I learn that San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles no Juniors for the April shows....WHY NOT??? SO FOLKS IF YOU WANT TO PROMOTE A JR...DON'T COME TO SO CALIF....AND PLEASE YOU CLUBS AND OFFICERS THAT CLAIM TO PROMOTE JUNIORS...SPARE ME THE CRAP. EITHER YOU DO OR YOU DON'T ...it is either important that you embrace our up and comers or it isn't...so far SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, YOU HAVE FAILED, AND BADLY...SHAME ON YOU. Kathy who is tired of the excuses and BS *http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com* * <http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/>**UPDATED: MAR 24, 2011 **Home of: CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs CH. Victory's Leviathan CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle * * "Victory...*Vires et honestas" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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/ ============================================================================