In a message dated 3/21/2007 2:44:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: The Futurities are AKC events. We (the Parent Club) apply to the AKC to hold these events, we receive AKC approval of same, and we are subject to the rules governing AKC Sweepstakes and Futurities, including "Dealing with Misconduct" whereby an established Events Committee carries the powers of The American Kennel Club and the corresponding duty to use its authority to deal with any misconduct that may occur in connection with its events. Nancy Harper National Futurity Chair I stand corrected. The general feeling, and I am sure I will be corrected if this is wrong, is that the Futurities and Maturities are in fact matches. Not to take away the value of these events, but I never did think of them on the same terms as a regular specialty. Maybe the difference in awards and lack of points. But, I am really glad to get the facts straight from the one who knows best. Thank You Nancy for responding. Ileana ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================