In a message dated 10/25/2009 9:20:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time, krieger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Wouldn't it make sense to have a National in a Central state each year and not move around ? Perhaps Kansas or Nebraska with an airport that is a good hub for all? I never could understand why it has to keep moving around year after year. It would be good to find a happy medium and in the dead centre of the US makes it fair for everyone. Not sure if our board has looked into something like this or not. ? Just a thought, In the long run Leanne, it is not fair. So many people cannot travel therefore would never have the opportunity to ever get to a national. If it rotates, it gives many a chance every few years to make it there. There was a membership survey done in 2004 and the overwhelming majority of members voted for rotation. It is one thing the membership has had continued influence over, and justly so. It is a national club, not a regional one, but I am sure they are many that would also agree with your logic. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't". ..Frank A Clark ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================