In a message dated 2/24/2007 2:22:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lindenhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I agree with Al Pumariega that there is too much discussion about Hunte. There are many breeders across the country that are guilty of not taking good care of their dogs or placing them in proper homes. Concern ourselves about what each of us are doing for the German Shepherd Dog. However, I totally disagree with Al's comments on the board members. Al, have you ever met these people or worked with them on projects? Do you know their history in the breed? Do you know the volunteerism they have put into our breed for years and years? So you disagree with their decisions. Who out there has actually called board members and spoken with them. It is so easy to bash in cyberspace isn't it? You just sit in the comfort of your office and trash away. Post more Sheila! Meanwhile, I'm pushing for a by-law change, a breeders' code re-do and possibly a (new for us) PC code of ethics. We may need that to get out of this mess or we may not, but it makes sense to me to have it all in place to circumvent the next mess. Cross "t"s and dot "i"s so to speak:) And of course I'm deleting all puppy mill/board bashing/name calling and just plain nastiness....I just don't see where that's helpful. Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> 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 ============================================================================