In a message dated 12/28/05 11:45:16 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, marhaven@xxxxxxx writes: This is about making it possible for everyone with a dog to be able to attend the National every year. I am not sure I agree with that. It would seem impossible for everyone to attend every national. It would be more reasonable to respect the entire membership and give everyone an opportunity to attend a national every few years. We do need to respect the minority, even if it means moving the location. When you have a national it brings out local people. Many who would not attend might were it within driving distance. That is why it has rotated in the past. Perhaps we can factor in some expense reduction if it is going to be in a place with a smaller entry. Also, I wonder if an arena in South Dakota is going to cost the same as one in Chicago? That is why we have a Budget and Finance Committee, to consider those factors. I am sure they will do so, wherever Joan and Kathy decide is a great location, (and is approved by the board). Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================