Prompted by Flower Boy's post about this up and coming fine young handler, I feel our breed is richly rewarded by the generosity that Ed, Evan, Thurban, Bart, and Bill Basu are contributing for a potential trip to CA this summer. . Other mentors who have contributed heavily to Reggie's successes are James and LaVerne Moore, his neighbors and GSD breeders; Mary Ehrhart who has influenced his high school academic effort; and CERTAINLY Dr. Les and Cheryl Anderson of Loanoke, AR. Cheryl will drive to Reggie's home and pick him up to take to her home for weekends at this home-away-from home and has an opportunity to work with the Anderson's GSD's. Reggie spent his birthday weekend at the Anderson's home. The Anderson's have also contributed Reggie's fashionable show wardrobe - you'll remember his dapper appearance at the Nationals. Many others have helped with his expenses while traveling for shows. Two weekends ago in AR, Reggie put a major on a dog bred by James and LaVerne Moore. This past weekend he put majors on a dog and a bitch bred by Darnel Echols, a fellow Memphis club member. Reggie is an associate member of our GSDC of Memphis and will have lots to brag about at our meeting tomorrow night It's a wonderful feeling to know that so many of our GSD family are reaching out to help this young man. At our specialty shows two years ago in Forrest City, AR, Kent, Bart, Sheree, Kelly S., the Anderson's, the Moore's and others spent time giving him tips on handling and grooming. And with all this attention, you'll find that Reggie continues to be a very respectful, humble, polite and competitive 16 year old gentleman. Thanks, Ed, particularly the Anderson's, and all others mentioned above for helping this young man build his future as a GSD handler. Bob Braue Memphis ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================