Oh sure, Lots of people question the membership, I mean, you know a magazine, and the ability to show at Futurities??? But it is more than that. You HAVE to be a member if you want to effect any change, or support people you believe in. The PC also needs to be strong to stand up on the world's stage and be heard amidst the ROAR of the SV membership. There is also a certain satisfaction that comes with that little card...that you are a member of the Parent Club for the greatest breed in the World, in the greatest country in the World. Not a bad place to be, even in the midst of turmoil. Kathy >>>>>>>>>>>>> On 8/13/07, genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I joined the GSDCA because I have loved the German Shepherd Dog since I > got my first one when I was fourteen. I have been a member since 1987. The > dog shows are fun, the futurity plaques are nice. I particularly like the > dual award ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================