In a message dated 12/14/2008 6:20:27 A.M. Central Standard Time, barbmarkh@xxxxxxx writes: If we offered an honorary membership - that carried no annual dues - could he accept that since no fee would be waived? Honorary or regular membership's to be given away are "out" of the bylaws. There is no definition for something but the "one type of membership" which requires application and dues, other than honoring pre existing life memberships. The board would have to discuss it and make a special case of this with the majority in agreement, which would be beneficial to us all. Perhaps a years subscription to the REVIEW and a congratulatory message would be in order. Still does the same thing and gives the club a positive goodwill spin on the adoption of the pup. Tish, our bylaw expert, can probably lay out the best route to take ...... if this can be done or not...... Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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/ ============================================================================