Btw, I do feel - All AKC Conformation showing is at great risk(not just GSD's). I think the difference is that we are one on the few breeds that has some options, or opportunities to stop the bleeding, but that will take some serious thought, and discussion to address the long term health of both the breed(as defined by the GSDCA) and the club if both are to survive. It's time to listen......... Ok, off my high horse -- nuff fireworks for the day M ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lindenhill German Shepherds" <lindenhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ELG440@xxxxxxx Cc: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx, campaignersgsd@xxxxxxxxx, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, July 4, 2010 10:33:55 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Me too Yes Evan, I suppose you may be technically accurate - and of course that depends on the definition of "survive" is(stealing from ol WJC). Let me put it this way, the membership is in jeopardy and thereby the club as a whole. Why, do you ask. â?¢ Our membership is aging - rapidly â?¢ People are finding other things to do with much less investment and more lets just say "an even playing field". â?¢ From a finance perspective to be blunt those with higher levels of disposable income are not finding our venue very attractive to them â?¢ We are loosing serious breeders at an alarming rate, and they are not being replenished â?¢ Those young folks who have an interest in the GSD are by far more likley to head down the Working Dog route.(Schutzhund) â?¢ If we lose that arm(WDA) for whatever reason, I'm of the opinion our credibility as an organization responsible for the most versatile of breeds could be greatly diminished both here and abroad. I suppose one member could do it all, Evan - hope your up to the task. Of course the good new, you only have to answer to your self(well maybe Tedi). l8r M ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================