In a message dated 9/26/2007 2:56:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, VPREZHMF@xxxxxxx writes: Ex the ballots to Canada I'm just afraid that if we proceed with this one,It will be challenged. Helen Miller Fisher But Helen, if we don't proceed it can be challenged. An election held "out" of the bylaws could take more of a challenge than one held within. I understood many years back the timeline reasoning was to have the votes in prior to the nationals. It removes the politicking from taking place by this reasoning. We need to go forward........the Canadian problem with ballots is in its 3rd year of problems, and now is not the time to reconsider an election when this issue should have been dealt with months ago. BUT, I do think it is about time something gets given back to the dues paying Canadians that have not had the opportunity to vote.....perhaps next years membership for free and assurances that this issue be looked at by the new board starting at the January meeting. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================