Since the subject of Awards is being discussed, I thought I'd bring up the Parade and it's eligibility requirements. At the present time the only ones who are eligible prior to turning 7 years old are GV's, GVX's, AOE's, PAM's(Performance Award of Merit)and ROM"s. Personally I think that it's unfair to deny those dogs/owners the chance to participate in the Parade because of an age requirement. Based on the 2006 Sel. dogs none are eligible to participate until 2009/2010. The exceptions being those who've earned their AOE's sine the Nationals. I think there are 3 who are AOE's. One is age exempt. As for the Sel. bitches I think 2 are AOE already. Is this rule something that the Board can chnge or does it have to be done by the membership? Bob Neiman ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================