In a message dated 12/28/05 9:25:24 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, EKOLAN1@xxxxxxx writes: I agree I don't think the National should be thought of as only a money maker. But I do think the National should be thought of as a way to display the best dogs in North America. The way to do this is to locate the show so that the greatest number of dogs have access to it. If this is done the money takes care of itself. Again, Fred says it the right way. We do need to be aware of losing money, (we do want to survive), but there are other things to consider. First and foremost should be the dogs, then the best interest of the member, and then the costs and expenses. Profit is important, but we are not just in this for profit. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================