the problem I have Kathy is that we have Board members who are eloquently defending this mans position . Words like" I was impressed by the presentation.." he isn't a broker..just a middle man.." He never breeds..he loves dogs..by golly he has even shown dogs before his GSD.he offered his semi for rescue..what a nice guy. I realize we cannot legislate peoples thoughts or opinions..nor would I want to..however even if we change the by-laws..we cannot change the mind set of a few on the Board who are privately singing this man's praises and doing so quite passionately. I truly believe..that some Board members felt personally offended by Hunte's line of work, but felt they were protecting the GSDCA from litigation..do keep in mind however 2 attorneys did vote No to Hunte's membership..I also think some BOD's may have grossly underestimated the fallout. HOWEVER,,I also think there are some on the Board that voted Yes..who are really impressed with Hunte and his presentation.those are the Board members that need to be ferreted out..and exposed. and let the membership decide if they are worthy of ever serving the GSDCA again. Christine hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Steve and Christine Grainger WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM > [Original Message] > From: <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> > To: <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 2/5/2007 7:08:04 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: the Hunte membership > > > > In a message dated 2/5/2007 6:49:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > Peggy..In my opinion..you said it all in a paragraph..for those of you who > call..Hunte a wholesaler and not a broker( this is pure semantics)..do as > Peggy states contact the Hunte Corp and place your puppies through them,. > > > > Christine, nobody said we're happy he's in. Nobody said he's a good man or > that his business is palatable in any way, shape or form. The disagreement > stems over the application/bylaws, (they need to be amended, that's being > worked on), whether the club/board members were adequately protected (I'm on the > "not" side, others disagree, but I bet if you put six lawyers in a room you'd > get at least four opinions backed by case law, no disrespect to our lawyers, > I've run it by two and I wouldn't risk it!), what to do next (I think filing > a complaint is useless because I don't think you'll find anything to keep > him out, Dania tried), ditto petitions being useless (been there, done that). > Boycotting judges or not renewing membership seems IMO dumb too. Finally, I > don't give a hoot that other breed club members are shocked, disappointed or > whatever. They can learn from "our" mistake and look to their own guidelines. > > I get it. Shelter stories are emotional, disposing of puppy stories are > dramatic, but none of that moves us closer to the goal of amending the bylaws > and finding a solution. > > 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/) > > > ============================================================================ > 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 > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================