<<<<<<-- DIRECTLY FROM LEW BUNCH: There is no way I would run for President of the WDA, I am not qualified, I have not trained a dog to a SchH Title and I think anyone who serves as WDA President or for that matter even on the Board should have trained a dog to a SchH Title.> end quote>>> Without getting mired in the grist of the rumor mill here, lol, I do want to say I applaud Lew for this statement. I believe that is "dead nuts on" that a Prez for the WORKING DOG ASSOCIATION and with their commitment to preserving "ring sport" (SchH) in this country that a minimum qualification would be having at least exhibited a dog to a SchH 1 if not trained it oneself (which goes, often hand-in-hand) What good is a President of a club (any club) that has had NO hands on practical work and success with the group which he/she wishes to oversee? Wouldn't common sense dictate that???? Why would ANYONE want a position such as prez for any group, without having some SERIOUS expertise and history, or current involvement in same and success? JMO Kathy Tank http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com Ch. Elvaston's Nations Cup, TC, OFA 26 BOB/BISS to Date ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================