In a message dated 1/29/2007 7:41:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: there are a number of breed clubs that have a clause in their bylaws prohibiting members from trafficking in puppies If our club does enact this sort of thing, it would also affect current members. If a member in good standing prior to the rule, started to traffic in puppies, or if a member were found to be doing so, they could be removed. For safety, the board should have legal advice to make it retroactive so that there are no questions raised. I understand Kris will be on the committee, and so this should be a simple thing to enact. Clearly some of the club members feel strongly about allowing membership to people who traffic in puppies. The California sentencing rules were just declared illegal by the United States Supreme Court. Carrie and I represented a man for attempted murder. Three years ago, the judge gave him the maximum penalty, and now, with this decision his sentence must be reduced. By making a law that says a system is invalid, it also applies to those who went before. A by-law change has to be voted on by the club members. This should be your chance to have a say in whom is in your club. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 ============================================================================