I specifically recall when all of these accusations were exploding on the list several people posted that if members have a problem they should either pay their $50 bucks and file charges or shut the hell up. We can't have it both ways people. If the club has a process in place for anyone that feels they were wronged which involves filing charges against other members regardless of the circumstances, or how popular those members are or how many friends they have in high places, then they really should not be ostracized by the very club that drafted the process in the first place. I don't think it's fair however, that members serving as part of the board or in other high ranking positions in a voluntary capacity are subject to charges based on their decisions and votes. There should be some type of exemption status when one is serving the club in this capacity which might prevent this from every happening in the future. Cindy PS - Why did the charges cost the club money? Barbara or DTA Amidon <amidon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I try to stay quiet but understand why some are upset ..The group of 17 caused a lot of trouble and money to the parent club..Should they then be allowed to be on committees etc???I think not..This is a DOG CLUB SO why so many chose to participate in going after board members etc..It shows how crazy people are becoming..I feel a handler should do Junior showmanship its about the handlng not the dog..Gail Hardcastle always does things well ,,Barbara www.amber-german-shepherds.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 ============================================================================ Cindy www.cinosamgsd.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 ============================================================================