You make some valid points Molly, and I did not say it had to be totally free. But to state that someone at home is not an exhibitor is not correct. There are actually some exhibitors that are NOT going but their dogs are, with a handler, due to the location and cost prohibiting them to be there personally. I personally know of 2 people that are doing that, and I'm sure there are others. Anyway, it would just be nice to know in correct dollar figures how that money is allocated, but financial breakdowns are hard to come by these days. Chris Chris S. (Jolley) Kimerer www.tanbarkgsd.com Ch. Tanbark's 2MuchBling Joelle Aramist Ch. Trotwood's Emerald v Tanbark Joelle Aramist AOE Sel.Ex.Ch.Carousel Farms Samantha, PT, TC OFA H/E Ch. CaralonQED JD Drew Bleibtreu, RN OFA H/E Ch. Cresther's Blast of Kenlyn, HI, CDX, OFA --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> wrote: From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Streaming video To: tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 4:05 PM In a message dated 9/28/2010 10:48:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time, tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: Perhaps this would be a GREAT place to let the Purina Funds help. After all, does it not state for the "enhancement" of the exhibitor experience! I would certainly classify that into that catagory. I think the Purina funds were used for this last year even though some people had said they would arrange sponsors. If there is $15,500 allocated by Purina and over $11,000 goes to futurity trophies......how can you justify the rest going to the streaming video and explain how it enhances exhibitor enhancement? You cannot call someone sitting at home an exhibitor. IF the video costs were say $5,000 that more than consumes all and then some.The Purina agreement is called "German Shepherd Dog Club of America National Specialty Sponsorship Agreement" and its stated intention of the cash stipend is "to help the club support exhibitor experience through enhanced hospitality and show services." How does paying for the video do this? Don't understand the mentality that if you get something for free once it is expected to be free forever! Once, say thank you. It was a trial to see how it would work. So what is wrong with paying a bit to watch the show if you are interested? If you went, it would cost you a few thousand.. The club is not the Bank of America..... it requires resources to effectively operate. I don't support the Purina funds being used for this. If you ask for streaming video, and members of this list asked for it for years. So now you have it. Pay a little and enjoy the service has been provided for you to stay home and be included. 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