That was then and this is now. We are now more comfortable with social media. Witness the over 500 members we have on the Standard Changes pages. It only took a few days for them to flock there. Granted not everyone will be reached by putting this together and there's no way we can reach out to all members but it's pretty clear that it would be a lot better than a group put together by a select few that is by invitation only or in fact this showlist that people do not read because, right or wrong, it has a reputation for controversy. It can't hurt to try. Joan F. Fox 17500 Haskins Rd. Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 tel: 440-759-4119 http://www.campaignersgsds.com On Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:03 PM, Molly Snider <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Several years ago Illeana and Pablo spent a lot of time and effort creating a forum for GSDCA members only. Several members joined and NOBODY talked....there were maybe 6-10 messages on it. I don't think a members only forum is the answer. Most of us just go with what we are used to. Its not as though any discussions about the club will impede national security. And if it scares some away, they were not intended to be there. But all suggestions are good Molly Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, life member CKC bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx ---- Original Message ---- From: Jen Proud <proudk911@xxxxxxxxx> To: kmc <kmc@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tue, Aug 26, 2014 8:13 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: ballot I can't see why not. It's quite common for breed clubs to have aembers-only group/list for discussion of all things "club".n this day and age, those who choose not to go online are eitherninformed, or informed through an individual who is online. To not benvolved firsthand is a personal choice. The idea is it might be a niceoncept to implement?onstant contact is great for BOARD MEMBERS to talk to us. While we caneply to the writer of the constant contact notice, we can't activelyiscuss it "as a club"... And we all know the vote would never be put toallot the way it is had membership input been encouraged and in a formathere ANY member can post for the club members to hear, and not only justhe board members... people feel responsibility for what they can activelyarticipate in.ust throwing out ideas on how to promote positive change for the breed &reed club for the future....en P & her Pack STILL waiting for my ballot!On Tuesday, August 26, 2014, Karen M. Carlon i <kmc@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:> Seems like an impossible task, Jen. The ENTIRE membership would most likely never be on one list. And what about those who choose not to go online at all? Besides... Isn't that what Constant Contact was supposed to be for? Ballots done and mailed today. Easy peasy; lemon squeezy! -- Karen C. 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