you might not want to laugh so quickly <VBG>. the gsdca actually DOES have limits on how long anyone can serve, limiting the number of consecutive years of being on the board in any capacity. i realize that someone can simply go off the board for a short period of time and then get back on again. BUT, they still have to be elected and the membership chooses to return some individuals to the BOD; i think some of those choices are wise and some are VERY unwise but i only have one vote and will continue to use that vote to try and help elect those who i feel will do the best job they can for the MEMBERS. i do believe that too many people vote on name recognition; in a perfect world, i would hope that everyone would thoroughly look into each candidate's qualifications but that's a pipe dream - not going to happen within the gsdca or anywhere else. there really isn't an answer, at least a simple answer. i DON'T think calling people names is productive and the term "lifer" has become ugly. perhaps the reduction in the number of people on the board will help - just might make each person in office take responsibility for his or her actions as it will become harder to hide behind rhetoric and other BOD members. it can give you one heck of a headache but sit through a few consecutive BOD meetings via conference call - it's VERY eye--opening! diane =================================================================== ed hill wrote: Hey Diane what are your views on term limits. Lol. FB Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================