In a message dated 9/1/2007 7:25:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, triplea7@xxxxxxx writes: Evan as usual you are the ultimate voice of reason. My Father taught many things, but the most important was that "The truth never needs a defense". Keep up your great work. I know that a majority of us on the list really appreciate all the hard work you do. I hate to admit it, but this came at a good time. I have been getting privated "blasts" for speaking up. But, I am a big supporter of the GSDCA as well as the AKC. I know it is popular to complain about what is done, but if we are not willing to stand up and do the work, we can and do expect those who are elected to do what we can't for one reason or another. We must remember that they are willing to do this. We have a great breed, a great club, and a hobby that can bring great rewards. Don't ever forget how hard our board members work. Like the rest of us, mistakes can be made, but they are not done with evil intent, or even meaness. Those who took positions we do not like did so thinking they were doing the best they could for our breed, our club and our members. Being wrong does not mean the same thing as being ineffective or nasty. They do the best they can, and do so for no rewards other than the satisfaction of doing the best they can. We owe them all our thanks, and our respect. We will soon be in Colorado and I would ask each of us to go up to a board member and thank them for doing the job they do, and standing for the criticism that comes with the job. That is little enough to return to them just a little of what they do for us. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================