Ginger Cleary - Rome, GA www.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> "Laws against something 'that other guy' does will eventually get US because we are all someone's 'other guy.' " Walt Hutchens,2007 -----Original Message----- The Kentuckiana Cluster *did* ask all exhibitors to stay outside of Louisville. The hotels around the show site are hurting--and they are screaming! The Kentucky State Fair Board is also hurting and is also making noise. They've had 2 shows cancel, and a third that is reluctant to sign its contract for 2008 (rabbits--which have found an alternate site). The Louisville Metro Council has publicly said it will make "major changes" (much different than its previous promise of "tweaking"). The first lawsuit has the County Attorney's office very upset, and the second is going to be filed as soon as the complaint is finished. (It's a long complaint). As to the 2008 show, the Louisville Kennel Club has to make that decision, and it has to be made by a vote of the members. There is a faction that does not want to move the show--Dianne O'Regan leads that bunch (she is the former Show Secretary who joined this list long enough to tell everyone the show was not moving). She thinks the ordinance has been blown out of proportion. Interestingly, her supporters *all* live outside of Louisville. One thing you all can do is e-mail Dennis Melear at dmelear932@xxxxxxx and tell him why you supported the Cluster this year, and if you would support it in Louisville again next year if it was held in Louisville. He needs to hear from exhibitors. Crosspost at will. Karen -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.11/723 - Release Date: 3/15/2007 11:27 AM ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================