I agree with everything you wrote except for the Post Script. In my opinion, as long as this list is open to all GSD fanciers who meet the requirements for membership, I feel anyone should be able to discuss any topic on this forum regardless of their affiliation with the PC or other clubs. If you want to keep discussions limited to PC members, then a new forum should be established open to current PC members only. Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=4294023 - Link to The Hooligans Albums -- Helen Franklin <helen@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I have been a member of the GSDCA for over 40 consecutive years. After this length of time I do feel that I must speak out when I see a problem. This discussion began with PAT DOWNING OF ABRAXAS, wife of Ken Downing, past President. She wrote..."a negative vote upheld the no show ruling then why would a committee be necessary to change this for this editor?" THAT was the beginning!!! It was followed by Sheila Lieberman's comment..."to change the rules seems dangerous..." and others added opinions. In fact, the ruling was NOT changed and our President Lew Bunch appointed a committe to just add the word "dog" and re-write it to be more clear. Do you see what just happened? Do you see how half-truths are twisted? If you do, REMEMBER if called upon to vote! Let's encourage not discourage. Helen Franklin P.S. I agree with Christine, if you are not a member please do not comment ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================