This will take a couple of years I think. First they have to write the changes and the AKC has to approve it and then the members vote on it. I wonder if they could get the foot work done by this years ballot? Terry ________________________________ From: "ELG440@xxxxxxx" <ELG440@xxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 10:16 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] We need to help Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 4/30/12 8:33:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx writes: As to expenses, I still think that one or two e-meetings a year would also be effective, but then, what do I know? But the expenses paid to board members for the meetings should not be reduced. I worked for General motors in my younger life, back in the day, and their per diem and travel expenses were much greater in the 70's than ours is today. Of course, General Motors went Bankrupt, and the Federal Government bailed them out. As much as I love America, I doubt this congress would vote to advance any funds to the GSDCA. Cut the number of members, but don't make it too hard on those who do serve. Everyone has to cut these days, with the exception of congress and the white house. I did agree and argued against cutting the board payments to those who can't afford to serve, due to so many being unable to afford it. I remember board members sharing a room, and when I was serving I always had to spend at least $300.00 each meeting over what the club paid. But, times are different now. I have heard from some who seem to know, and some who are on the board as well, that we are committed to a lot of money for the Centennial. I don't know what sponsors we have, but the last I heard, we didn't have any. I don't know where the money will come from, since our treasury is so limited now. We have less than 1/2 of what our accountants say we should have, (one year's budget in reserve). Anyone who has idea how to help Frank and this board survive this financial crisis, please let them know. We are all trying to survive on our own, and we may have to give up things, even showing dogs. That option should not be considered for the GSDCA. ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org ; SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ÿÿ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================