[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Lifers-Long
- From: Cyndi Flautt <caretti1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "grnram415@xxxxxxx" <grnram415@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:18:58 -0500
Try rally... You might enjoy it. I know I do... Have met lots of new
friends, spent more time training, and my dogs are all the better for
it... seriously... Rally is great fun!
Cyndi.
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On Nov 3, 2011, at 2:58 PM, "GrnRam415@xxxxxxx" <grnram415@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
> You did some great research and I commend you for passing that info
> on. However, what I have seen from the past and current Board is
> not condusive to promoting the breed and moving us forward into the
> new generation of showing dogs. It is all "the good 'ole boys."
> Some have tried and failed to give something different to the Board
> and the Breed. The membership seems apathetic and just willing to
> go with the flow. I am done with the PC and trying to make a
> difference.
>
> I recently posted about getting majors. Funny how everyone defended
> the way things are and really don't think there is a reason to
> change. Well, the breed is going away. One dog entered in the most
> recent AB show? Even with entries, most don't show up.
>
> I have a beautiful bitch. I cannot afford to hire a handler because
> the ones available cost too much. I realize they need to earn a
> living too. But, something needs to change. I am done with showing
> GSD's and am sad about it.
>
> The problem is that everyone defends the need for handlers. They
> make excuses about how a GSD NEEDS to be doubled to show movement.
> That is so not true. A good GSD will have the structure and
> movement to handle any ring. I would rather see a GSD on a loose
> lead with a solid back with reach and drive over a racing maniac.
>
> Getting back to the Lifers. I think the old guard needs some new
> blood. Since that doesn't seem to be a priority for the voters, I
> have to wonder what they want to see happening to the Breed. Is it
> just easier to vote for what you know?
>
> I am done with showing and breeding and being a PC member. Mainly
> because I don't see any indication that we are moving forward. If
> anything, we are moving backward.
>
> Laura Thomas
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris S. Kimerer <tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 11:13 am
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Lifers-Long
>
>
> Since there have been several references made on this list regarding
> "lifers" on
> he board, attached with a negative undertone, I thought I'd do a
> little
> esearch and see who has been on as director/board member and for how
> many
> ears.� But before I go into statistics there are a few points to pon
> der.
> nyone that has served on any kind of committee or board of an
> organization
> egardless of its nature, will know that there is value and merit to
> having
> eople that have�past/current experience to running the business aspe
> cts of
> uch.��That goes for the GSDCA board as well, and I'm sure that is
> why there is
> staggered system for new directors and current directors, hence the
> class
> f�2012 and now the new�directors for the class 2013.��
> The pros of having repeat directors and officers is that they�know w
> hat works
> nd what doesn't work.� They also have knowledge of past successes an
> d failures
> nd can pass that on to the�next class�of directors�coming
> in.� The flip side of
> hat is that�an attitude of "we've always done it this way"�and
> not willing to
> isten to new ideas or�realizing "changes with the times" and making
> proper
> djustments.� I believe we've seen�more of that in the last few
> years than ever
> efore.�
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