[Dailydrool] shelter challenge

[Marilyn Burns]

OK Gang!  We're going nowhere here!!!  There isn't a snowball's chance that 
the bassets will win any "US Federal Green" this time around in the 
challenge either.

First of all, word has gotten around about the contest - so we are NOT the 
powerhouse we once were.  We just don't have the numbers!  We are probably 
no longer EVER going to be in the running for the national prize OR the 
weekly prize either.  So we MUST devote our efforts to the state level.  But 
we have to do it intelligently...

I took the time to do a chart on the current standings this morning - taking 
the top 75 rescues into account.  These represent rescues with approximately 
.25% of the overall votes - or greater.  Presently, Golden Gate is ranked 
42nd in the overall national standings - and is actually sitting 4th in the 
state, based on national ranking.   <Not Good!!!>

Yet - as of 11/07/13 - there are presently 18 states with NO Rescues in top 
75!  They are:  Arkansas, Arizona, Washington DC, Delaware, Iowa, Idaho, 
Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, 
Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming.

PLUS - Alabama, Arizona, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada and Utah all have rescues 
which presently are leading their state - but are BELOW Golden Gate's 
national ranking.

Remember if a rescue is in the Top 10 in votes overall - they will probably 
win the "Weekly Prize" - and be no longer in the running for the state 
prize.  But there is nothing to guarantee that a weekly winner won't shift 
it's allegience to another rescue in the state.  (Remember what happened in 
Ohio).

Logic dictates that if we can muster a ranking of 42nd in the national 
vote - then we should be able to make a lot of impact shifting to a state 
with no one that is even close to our numbers!  If the state is weak 
enough - we should be able to win easily!

I have no problems with Golden Gate Basset Rescue - in fact, I have a very 
close basset-buddy that is quite active with that rescue program - and I 
have sent monetary support directly to them.  I only add this because I 
don't want any "hate mail" - like I received when I made a suggestion during 
the Ohio voting.

I don't care WHERE they are located -- I just want the bassets to be 
winners!!  BUT - we don't have a lot of time to fool around with this. 
Every day it is discussed - we lose votes!

If someone wants to review the data - email me directly - and I will be 
happy to send you the chart.

Marilyn - loving Mom of Amanda Lynn and Bridgemates Samantha Sue and Bob 
Burns