Has anyone reported this to CANADA? Maybe someone should point out to them that it isn't working.....<G>...and yet... they seem to do just fine! Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.marhaven.com On Behalf Of Redacted sender "ELG440@xxxxxxx" for DMARC Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 9:23 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] thoughts about nationals........... I would love to see the survey. Not that I don't believe Carmen. I would like to see how it was done, where the information came from, and why the conclusions were as reported. Location might not be the only factor. Evan L.Ginsburg Click here: 2014 GSDCA NATIONAL - THE UNOFFICAL NATIONAL SITE <http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/> Click here: GSD Youth Recognition Fund <http://www.dogshowjuniors.com/jindex.html> Click here: Welcome to Asgard's German Shepherds <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> In a message dated 1/26/2015 7:57:17 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> At the board meeting, Carmen reported that a study had been done by AKC for all breeds that showed that the income dropped when a clubs national specialty moved to a new site, but increased when a clubs nationals were in the same location 2-3 years in a row. <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> Me, I prefer to go to somewhere new, see new scenery enroute and experience new restaurants etc. What say you all? I know Paula feels the same (who is no longer on this list) about diversity. <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> Molly <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> Trillia GSD's since 1972 <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <http://www.asgardgsd.com/> Member GSDCC, GSDCA, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC, Forest City KC