In a message dated 5/7/2009 11:03:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, cudjoegsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: The original intent was to reduce the regions from 9 to 6 but then add reserve to the mix The ballot separated the two proposals and the reduction failed but the reserve passed. I am sorry to have to reveal this. But, I was the one who while on the board suggested the Reserve come to the national. It had nothing to do with the reduction in regions, which I have always been against. My idea was because the Reserve or Winner was always a young dog, and therefore by the National either might be the better animal. The board agreed with me, and passed the motion. I think the Reserve has won more than the winners, but I have not done a research to make it so. It is based on my feelings, and nothing more. Believe me at your own risk. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************Big savings on Dellâ??s most popular laptops. Now starting at $449! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222382499x1201454962/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214663472%3B36502367%3Bg) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================