know some people are running who should NOT be on the Board...and others who would be wonderful. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There are people who were nominated by the nominating committee to run for offices that have never been on the board - have no idea how the board functions while experienced people brought by some committee members did not even get the courtesy of having their names discussed. Take a look at the list who the board nominated for the 2006 judging slate. All I am quite sure very nice people but some who hardly ever judge. It takes a knowledgeable and experienced person to to handle and keep control of classes the size of some at the national and do it for 2-3 days. This is why there are so many people running sally ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================