Nanci did a WONDERFUL job at the Concord National and there were so many positive things that happened, we must all take note of them. Too bad we could not do an exit interview with everyone that attended but we can do it now. Tell me what you liked, what you didn't like, what you want changed, want you want left alone. I have already written Nanci a few emails with some things I would like to discuss with her and whenever she gets all the AKC closeout reports filed we will talk some more. The January Board meeting will be filled with some idea meetings and I need your input. Call me, write me, email me but do not just sit there. This is YOUR club. Just a couple of my wish list ideas: Wednesday: An Opening Ceremony on Wednesday with the Regional Club Parade: Judge all Puppy Classes Futurity/Maturity Finals Big Party for EVERYONE AT THE NATIONAL Thursday: Judge ALL the Dog Classes - WD Friday: Judge ALL the Bitch Classes - WB, Best Puppy Saturday: Best of Breed Junior Showmanship during Lunch Break The Closing Ceremony and Finale of ALL the Winners(Breed,Herding, Agility,Rally,Obedience,WDS) The Victory Celebration very informal at the Site Of course the Stud Dog/Brood Bitch and Parade of Greats would be worked into this schedule. All the Obedience, Herding. Agility, Rally, etc., would be held on these days as scheduled by those chairman. Yep, this is my wish list so give me your ideas and let's see what we can all do to increase entries, fill the stands with folks who love the German Shepherd Dog and educate those who have an interest in our wonderful Breed. Our Slogan for 2006: Let's Encourage NOT Discourage. Lew ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================