I still don't see where anyone has the right to tell them where to spend their profits!! Paula ----Original Message Follows---- From: caggra@xxxxxxx To: psharp212@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: please explain re: AKC Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:22:24 -0400 Paula, I disagree with you to a point because of the below info. Yes, we could all throw our hands up and say forget AKC and what they do. Quit showing dogs and go to other hobbies. Or, we can stay and stand up for what we believe and remind others who have fallen from their original beliefs of why it is we spend so much time, money and energy into pure bred dogs. Recent actions of some individuals and AKC as a whole do not reflect the below. Copied from AKC's website. Their Mission Statement , Objective and Core Values: AKC Mission Statement The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. AKC 's Objective: � Advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs. AKC's Core Values: We love purebred dogs We are committed to advancing the sport of the purebred dog We are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our Registry We protect the health and well-being of all dogs We cherish dogs as companions We are committed to the interests of dog owners We uphold high standards for the administration and operation of the AKC We recognize the critical importance of our clubs and volunteers Jeff Pyle -----Original Message----- From: psharp212@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 1:09 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: please explain re: AKC I don't understand why anyone thinks that they have the right to tell someone else how to operate their business in a capitalistic society. That being said, how about all professional handlers reduce their fees 25% this year? And then take the profits which they make off of us dog lovers, and donate half of them to educational programs. Just joking, just joking.........to try to make a point. That is, if you don't like how AKC does business, don't support them!! Paula, 215 days and counting ----Original Message Follows---- Subject: Re: please explain re: AKC Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:12:30 -0400 From: caggra@xxxxxxx Someone had a great idea in private. How about AKC splits the MicroChip profits and use funds for educational programs. My Regional club does do "meet the breed" booths with lots of educational resources at events such as the huge Ohio Pet Expo. Several thousands of people stop by and get access to education materials, reps from our club and get encouraged to find out more by coming to a meeting or a dog show etc. If my Regional Club can put it's time, energy and resources into quite a bit of education, then AKC certainly can. Jeff ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 ============================================================================