When I first ran for president of the GSDCA, my opponent used the membership list to send a letter to everyone. The board had just voted to allow it to be used, but only if purchased by a candidate. When asked, we were told because he and another board member were able to scan it, and use it, they didn't have to pay. I didn't agree with that then, and do not agree with it now. I paid for the use of the membership list, and Ken Downing, Rita Sandell and I paid for it, and campaigned together. I don't know if the board ever changed the rules, but I do wonder if all these posts I am getting were paid for? I know those who sent them and if they knew that was the rule, I have no doubt they would have paid the fees. it would be some aditional money for our club. I also wonder about those who never posted in the past on the List, but are doing so now for the election. While I appreciate all the information we are getting, I am not impressed if this is the first we have heard from them this year. I was amazed at the quality of those willing to serve this club. And, elected or not, I thank them all for offering to sit on the board. Now, when you get elected, limit those who want to run in the future, and reduce the board to something more reasonable for the size of the membership. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================