We have some very talented people working on Sponsorships to defray costs. That is one of the reasons they located in a major city, the chamber of commerce there helps a LOT. It is on the East coast to help entice and for the convenience of participants flying in from Europe. (Note: WORLD SHOW) I am sure I will be learning more. Soon. Carol In a message dated 10/27/2010 6:10:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, carolynmckenna@xxxxxxxxx writes: I don't mean to be funny (but this is probably a stupid question) - - has there been thought given to having fundraising events to help pay for the costs? This seems like a really unique opportunity to showcase the breed and our dogs? ============================================================================ 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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/ ============================================================================