In a message dated 1/17/2005 5:37:02 P.M. Central Standard Time, Gatlinp@xxxxxxx writes: LEWIEB@xxxxxxx writes: So, the way I understand it, the GSDCA will receive $2000 from IAMS because Genny was voted the #1 Herding Dog by the Viewers. If this is the case then I think we should propose that money be spent to offer Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Parade of Greats at ZERO Fee at the National in Concord. Any other ideas? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ What a great idea--thank you Lew. Peg +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I also think this is a good idea.....something for the benefit of the exhibitors at the national. Like renting kennels for the dogs to potty and stretch, since there are no stalls this year. The construction companies rent the fencing panels for their sites, I'll be happy to find out if this service is available near the National area. I don't know how much they are, but is worth finding out, specially if we get bad weather. One thing I'll miss regarding the stalls is the stall decorating competition. People have turned some plain stalls into some nice areas. It is always a lot of fun. Did you see that competition at the Iams shows? The Rottweilers won, it was very original Ileana ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================