Had a post on explaining about the monies that came to the club. I myself questioned the amount so went searching minutes. Interesting what came about in regards to this. The amount was $2,000 (not sure where 500 or 5000 came from in my mind) and it came to the GSDCA (not from the owners) but from the dog being the Herding Group Winner at the 2005/2006 Eukanuba National show and winning the Peoples Choice Award. A motion was made and seconded as follows "to offset the cost and expense of those entering in the Parade of Greats at the 2006 National Specialty eliminating the entry fee. " There was a discussion of the suggestion and there was concern or this setting a precedent for further years. (note...motion was for a 1 year, not forever free POG) The then president stated that he would take responsibility for assuring that there would be sufficient funding same for future years" see minutes in REVIEW Aug 2006 page 104 (wow page 104, that's been awhile!) or check in the members section online. So if you have a problem paying the amount, which again, I believe has been set too high, then contact that past president and maybe he will assure your POG amount will get paid, according to the minutes. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, lifetime member CKC "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================