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MCGSDA HISTORY:
In 1947, a small group of German shepherd dog enthusiasts met in Nottingham. Amongst them founder members Mr Sid Greaves and Mr Phil Dufty. The outcome of their meeting was the formation of the Midland Counties Alsatian Club, which was registed with the Kennel Club on January 1st, 1948. Later the same year, unoffcial branches at Mansfield and Derby were formed so the the title of the club was changed. On the 20th of April 1948 The Midland Counties Alsatian Assoication was re-registered with the Kennel Club. The aims of the Association were formulated then and have survived unaltered to the present day:
"To co-operate all Alsation enthusiasts into one united body within the Midland Counties for the betterment of the breed"
"To instruct members in ringcraft, obedience and workability; so that this highly intelligent animal takes its rightful place in the dog world"
January the 1st 1951 the three branches Derby, Nottingham and Mansfield became registered in their own right with the Kennel Club. Membership fees were 7/6 (37.5p) for a single member and 10/ - (50p) for a joint membership.
When inflation is taken into account todays subscription is very favourble at £6.00 for single membership. Rivalry between the Branches was keen but good natured and the inter-branch raillies that where arranged at the time served as a focus for this rivalry.
