In a message dated 9/9/2006 2:35:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PAGAIRS@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 9/9/2006 12:47:44 PM Central Standard Time, hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: To me all GSDCA awards should be given to GSDCA members or to dogs bred by GSDCA members only. this way we continue to promote the value of belonging to the PC and continue to bestow only the highest honors in our breed to those who are members. C.Grainger I totally agree...good Christine Patty Szymczak I don't think it matters to me (as a member) one way or the other, BUT, it seems counterintuitive to me, IF one takes the position that participation in events is decreasing, that we would want to make awards that are for the dogs, btw, who don't really give a hoot (!!!) even more exclusive. Plus, suppose I as a PC member buy a dog bred by a non-member? Or want to breed to a dog belonging to a non member? Or want to sell or co-own, etc., etc., etc. It'll be a big mess. (Can you imagine the AKC registration paperwork "shuffle", lol, far worse than before Futurities and Nationals now <VBG>.) Besides, you want events to make money for (regional) clubs, not lose money. How many of the 50 entries at DV's recent TC belonged to club members? Maybe 1/2? less than 1/2? 1/3? I know the rotties and lone boxer weren't <G>. Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================