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DPCA?
Jan 16, 2012 21:47:19 GMT -5
Post by 4Dobies on Jan 16, 2012 21:47:19 GMT -5
We were asked to join the DPCA and we have our two sponsors, we don't know much about the organization so we are on the fence if we are actually going to send in the membership forms. Any thoughts from members or former members of the DPCA.
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DPCA?
Jan 17, 2012 11:51:44 GMT -5
Post by trinitydobes on Jan 17, 2012 11:51:44 GMT -5
Susan - Lisa and Suzan are both members of the DPCA - and hopefully they will chime in with their thoughs.
I guess my question to you is what is the benefit of joining? as an outsider I see a woeful lack of leadership in the DPCA and they have not been as active an adovocate with BSL, Homeowners insurance issues as I would like to see.
Of course the organization is only as good at getting things done as the leadership and membership volunteers - so having good people to advocate for Dobes and their owners IMHO would be a good reason to join.
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DPCA?
Jan 17, 2012 12:58:56 GMT -5
Post by dobs4ever on Jan 17, 2012 12:58:56 GMT -5
I strongly recommned that anyone who is concerned about the Doberman today be a member. It is the breed club that protects and guards the standard of our breed. When it come to the real heavy fights to protect they are the ones with the money and the clout but they need more good members who are willing to join in.
I don't agree with all they do but that usually comes down to some individuals not the entire club. It should be the dobermans that count - I hope you will follow through and join. The Dobermans need us all.
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DPCA?
Jan 17, 2012 16:23:23 GMT -5
Post by von Cosack on Jan 17, 2012 16:23:23 GMT -5
Used to be a good club, not that much anymore. You should join ..........if changes could make a difference in how their perceived it can only come from within. If your not planning to be active why join? Just be carefull how active and how fast, these dog organization are usually a spitefull bunch. Ya know "clicks"! Von
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DPCA?
Jan 17, 2012 16:42:32 GMT -5
Post by Kia on Jan 17, 2012 16:42:32 GMT -5
I hope someday to be able to join.....I may have one foot in the grave and a toe in Hell but someday I want too LMAO
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DPCA?
Jan 19, 2012 16:21:46 GMT -5
Post by 4Dobies on Jan 19, 2012 16:21:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the advise everyone, I think we will join and see what they are all about. Our goals are to be as active as possible to do what we can to help the breed. If the DPCA can help us do that we will be glad to be a part of them.
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DPCA?
Jan 20, 2012 10:28:52 GMT -5
Post by dobs4ever on Jan 20, 2012 10:28:52 GMT -5
4Dobies - that is awesome and glad you will at least give it a try. My personal feeling is and I have seen it a lot unfortunately as the dogs always loose - People don't like the way things are going so they drop out and then knock it. Reminds me of 5 year olds on the play ground who pick up their marbles and go home.
Von is so right - the only way to change is for enough people of like mind to step up to the plate and fight for our standard and our dogs. You can't change anything from the outside because you don't have a vote.
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