In a message dated 7/12/2007 10:45:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, triplea7@xxxxxxx writes: I found a Rott copy and sent it to our president. He said he liked it and that the GSDC really needed it at this time. And he was going to submit it at the July meeting. Well, I'm not sure why our President stated that. The Board just approved a new Code of Ethics at the April meeting. I was put in charge of the committee to redo our Membership Application. It was discussed and approved in April. I'm attaching the Code of Ethics below for your information. The new application has required some by-laws changes which have been sent off to AKC for approval and we hope to be able to send them out for membership approval with the upcoming ballot. Tish CODE OF ETHICS: This Code is established in accordance with the objectives of the GSDCA to protect and advance the interests of German Shepherd Dogs. 1. Each member shall be familiar with the GSD standard as approved by the GSDCA and The American Kennel Club. 2. Each member agrees to adhere to the AKC Code of Good Sportsmanship. 3. Membersâ?? dogs must be maintained with their safety and good health in mind at all times, including adequate and appropriate attention and socialization, grooming, feeding, veterinary attention, housing, routine care, exercise and training. Membersâ?? dogs should be an asset to their community and not a nuisance. 4. Members who contemplate breeding a litter, or who allow the use of their stud dog to the same end, shall direct their efforts toward producing dogs of exceptional quality, temperament and condition and should sign the GSDCA Breederâ??s Code of Ethics. 5. Any violation of this Code could result in suspension or revocation of GSDCA membership. Please go read the AKC Code of Good Sportsmanship. ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================