Just a thought folks!!! the topic of trophies that just came up is a simple adjustment or whatever you want to call it.we should give a plaque for first only and smaller rosettes for the rest of the class.we have had so much absentees in the classes that there was a few classes with 2 or 3 in that class.also in some cases because there was 4 or 5 present dogs received a placement and really shouldnt have. not only is the prestige of winning a first place greater but it will more importantly reduce the "EXPENSE" of the trophies. for those who we have to hear we got wood i hate to tell you the trophies are cardboard.simulated to look like wood. this is a legitimate and responsible suggestion to help reduce expenses etc.at the futurities. another thought is giving advertisers a break for 2 or more pages of advertising. tom Cypress Introduction ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================