In a message dated 5/13/2007 9:09:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx writes: fewer directors (9 instead of 14) I started that discussion years ago. We are the size of a small Mama Pop business, in volume. I used to think a smaller board made a great deal of sense, especially when you look at the cost of the board. I have since changed my mind. There remain a lot of people that want to serve the club, and do so by donating their time and efforts to sit on the board. Since so many want to do it, and so many are willing to do so, and since it takes so much dedication, it is in the best interest of our club to allow that. Certainly a board of six or seven would be more efficient. But, the efficiency of our club is not the most important thing. The chance for as many to be involved and to serve is more important. So long at there are more people running for the board than are elected, we should provide that opportunity. And, we should thank those who serve. Whether we agree with them or not. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================