We count on the GSDCA Board members to make the right decision. This brought up a good point. We do depend on our board. They dedicate part of their lives to our club, and to protect the breed, and represent the members. We owe them thanks, especially those who have served the past few years Our club was in a very dangerous situation. We need to appreciate Frank and his board that carried us through it, at least to survive to this point. Now we are going to lose Frank due to term limits, (yes, Flower Boy, there are term limits). I heard a rumor that John Bemont has considered taking over the helm of the GSDCA. I have known John for many years, and if you don't know him, you should call and talk to him. He would be great for our club, and we need leadership to continue what Frank has done. I am not politicking because no slate is up, and I don't know if he even would do it. But, after the great presidency of Frank, we should welcome someone else who could continue the direction of the club. More importantly, it would satisfy Flower Boy by bringing in a new name. I live to make Ed happy. Evan -----Original Message----- From: Theresa-GSD Stolz <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: sharonrallbright <sharonrallbright@xxxxxxxxx> Cc: showgsd <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thu, Mar 19, 2015 7:58 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Berger Blanc Suisse letter This is not put here to create waves but to show that Germany took the same path as the GSDCA is doing now. They only accepted the new white Shepherd breed due to the FCI accepted them. However in the USA the GSDCA Board Members has all the power with the AKC as it is not the same as the FCI. The members never get a chance to vote what their desire might be. We count on the GSDCA Board members to make the right decision. Berger Blanc Suisse" now recognized by the F.C.I. - The situation in Germany http://www.weisse-schaeferhunde.de/zzanerkennung.htm White Shepherd is FCI Recognized as a Breed http://www.andegashepherds.com/faqs/97-white-shepherd-is-fci-recognized-as-a-breed White Shepherd Breed History http://www.bergerblancsuisseshepherd.com/#!history-of-white-shepherds/c786 Do not know what will happen in the future but if UKC gets accepted by the FCI it will change here in the USA as well. I do see a place for the separate breed of the White Shepherd to be welcomed in the USA. Like on the showlist, clubs, etc. there are members that lurk and stay silent not to voice or vote their opinions. It is hard to go up against opposition to voice your opinion as there will always be someone that will disagree with you. Theresa scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 3/18/15, Sharon Allbright <sharonrallbright@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: This is exactly true. A German Shepherd is a GERMAN SHEPHERD even if it is white. Many folks have white German Shepherd Dogs. They love them and want them to always be German Shepherd Dogs!!! Sharon Allbright ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2015. 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 both 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. POSTS CANNOT BE USED IN A COURT OF LAW. 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/ ===========================================================================