AOL EmailMolly- I think you suggestions regarding a reduced cost for members at the National, etc, is a good idea and I am sure the board members will take your suggestion under consideration but that said, you did not help me to update the web site article like I requested. We need input as to improving an existing article and bring it up to 2006 standards. Paul, how about something about RALEEF? D.D. P.S. I did not list the other three co-authors hoping people would go to the web site and read the article to see who they are. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx To: cudjoegsd@xxxxxxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Request Imput..... Something I have suggested recently to a few board members is to develop "perks" for members. The Canadian Kennel Club has member perks......when you register dogs, litters etc members get discounts. The CKC has a huge membership.....I never understand why the AKC had nothing similar...there is no incentive to become a member of the AKC in the same way. So why not give things to members....for instance - at the national, say a members entry fee is $30....a non member $40. Specials for members $40 non members $50 or whatever the current prices are. Catalogues for members cost 10% less than catalogues for non members at the nationals. You need to make people want to join more than just to nominate futurity litters and get the review, and unfortunately that is how many look at a membership now. Give them something back....in this day of rising costs, every little bit helps and may just help the pc in bringing a few more in. Molly Trillia German Shepherds ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================