You are correct Carolyn. Molly and I both spoke up and objected to closed session.We both said it should be public; no individuals were in the discussion. On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 11:30 AM, Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > According to the P & P Manual... > > *Closed Sessions Of The Board:* Matters dealing with personalities; special > awards such as being placed > > on the Roll Of Honor; President's Citation Award; Honored Guests at the > National; dedications; as well as > > Charges of Misconduct; and other sensitive matters shall be discussed in > a closed door session of the > > Board. ( nothing listed about the "white issue".... ) > > ( the President or any other member of the Board can call for a closed > session at any time of the > > Board meeting.....but it should fall under these reasons or guidelines > listed above .... right?? ) > > > > Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > www.marhaven.com > > > > *On Behalf Of *Molly Snider (Redacted sender "bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx" for > DMARC) > *Subject:* [ SHOWGSD-L ] board mtg, white issue > > > > Am very disappointed in the president of the GSDCA for shutting down the > rights of the membership > > to openness in continuing the discussion of white GSD's this morning. > The matter was taken into closed session. > > > > While I understand a contentious issue came up just prior to the closed > session, it still could have had resolution > > without the concern of legal counsel and litigation. > > > > I am hoping the board publish the final results of this matter. Closed > session can prevent that. Further rumours > > and distrust are created when one hides behind closed doors. > > > > Molly > > Trillia GSD's since 1972 > > Member GSDCC, GSDCA, GSDC of Beaumpont, Life member CKC > > bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx > > >