In a message dated 1/18/2005 11:43:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, almanya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: All i know is that with the difficult times and decline of nominations & entries.........(last year SE having only 40 some) The PC might consider trimming the costs of the trophies to help out the regional host clubs. What about checking with a different source? I don't know what the current ones cost, but I would gladly check with my local trophy store and see what they would charge if they can get all the pieces. Or maybe giving smaller versions to the 2-4 place animals? Terri Stout Cresthaven Kennels Home of CH Wind Dancer's Lightning Bolt, Cresthaven's Ricochet v Lee Ray (11pts., 1 Major), Cresthaven's Deja Vu(10 pts, both Majors), 2004 RBIF Cresthaven's The Intimidator, 2004 Nationals 2nd place Novice bitch Victory's Miss Demeanor, CH Donka's Viktor V Cresthaven Breeders of Multiple Specialty BISS, Multiple Group Placing CH Cresthaven's Cappucino, CH Cresthaven's Sudden Impact, CH Cresthaven's Chantilly Lace, CH Cresthaven's Pati H of Lou-Ann, CH Cresthaven's Top Gun, Material Girl V Falcon Hill (12pts,1 Major) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================