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1 January/February 2012 Serving Chicago, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa Website: Editor: Angela Mertens 4109 Springbrook Ct Pleasant Prairie, WI (262) President s Column Cathy Hartke Greetings and happy 2012! With the wind chill finally around zero as I write this, it s starting to feel like winter at last. Up until now, it s felt more like spring especially with all the mud our Newfs have been bringing in. I m not asking for a tough winter but it sure would be nice if the ground would finally freeze and stay that way for a while. I hope your holidays in November and December were happy, healthy and restful as we start off a new year packed with fun occasions scheduled for NCNC members. The board met in early December to firm up our calendar of events for the new year. With the exception of a few openings, we put committee chairs in place, along with dates and locations (listed below). The major events of the year include the water test, draft test, regional specialty, education day, annual picnic, nominating committee, rescue, and Newfiepalooza. We have secured sites for most of these. If you are interested on serving on any of the committees, please contact the chair. If you are interested in chairing an event that is open, please let me know. IKC Meet the Breeds: Cathy Hartke & Tara Bertrand, February 25, 2012, McCormick Place, Chicago IL Education Day & General Membership Meeting: Cissy Sullivan, March 18, 2012, location to be determined Regional Specialty Conformation Show: John Jackman & Sharon Nummer, April 7 & 8, 2012, DeKalb IL Picnic and Annual Membership Meeting: John Mertens, June 10, 2012, Vernon Hills IL Water Test Banquet & General Membership Meeting: Linda Larsen, September 15, 2012, Pleasant Prairie WI Water Test: Linda Larsen, September 16, 2012, Pleasant Prairie WI Draft Test: Tara Bertrand, October, 2012, Round Lake IL exact date to be determinded Holiday Snowflake Party & General Membership Meeting: CHAIR NEEDED, December 2, 2012 Newfiepalooza: Rhonda Brunning & Karen Clancy, date and location to be determined Water Seminar: CHAIR NEEDED, June 16, 2012, Pleasant Prairie WI (tentative) Sitting Pretty at Ed Day Rescue: Mary L. Price Nominating Committee: Cissy Sullivan Newsletter: Angela Mertens Black Paws Peddler: Tara Bertrand Legislative: Ted Meeker Policy & Procedure: Russ Nummer Webmaster: Karen Clancy Historian: Christine Brigham Please keep in mind club activities cannot take place without a number of volunteers helping the committees plan and execute their respective events. Don t be shy about volunteering; there are plenty of skilled and unskilled jobs to go around so no worries about lack of experience. Besides, the only way we get experience is to offer to help out and learn more! We really would like to see additional involvement from new and existing club members not just the ones who tirelessly give of their time and energy every year. We were all newbies once and found friendship, common interests, and good times while learning more about our beloved breed. Continued on Page 11 We also set dates for four board meetings this year on January 12, April 12, July 10 and photos by Cissy Sullivan

2 page 2 Newf News January/February 2012 Senior Birthdays 1/02/ Shelby (Moonsails Joyride CGC) Kathy & Steve Van Wie, DVM 1/14/ Cassidy (CH Tiptop's Special at Lotta Love, CD, WD ) Mark & Linda Larsen 2/5/ Keira Eileen Joyce Senior Birthday notices are free. Celebrate your Newf, age six or older, with a senior birthday notice. See Editor s Notes below for more information Lotta Love Bakery Submitted by Linda Larsen Ingredients: 2/3 cup cottage cheese 6 Tsp. milk 6 Tsp. flaxseed oil (optional: olive oil with a sprinkling of flaxseeds) 1 egg yolk 2 cups oatmeal Cottage Cheese Balls Directions: Mix all ingredients and form small balls. Bake the treats approx. 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. until the treats are crunchy. You could add other cheeses, liver, bacon, or ham. Let them cool and then use as treats! You'll have one happy Newf!...or more, depending on how many Newfs you feed them to. 1.The Birthday List is a free and perpetual list for club members dog six years or older, repeating Editor s Notes automatically. It is the owner s responsibility to notify the Newf News immediately of any change. 2. Contributions to Newf News are welcome and can be submitted by (preferred method), Fax or mail. Memorials are free. Brags are free and are limited to the following information: Registered Name of Newfoundland, Call Name, Owner s Name(s), Date of Brag and Brag. Custom Brags and Memorials can include photos and are available at paid advertising rates. Articles from other publications may be submitted to Newf News, but must be accompanied by written permission from the author or publication. Submissions will be printed at the discretion of the Editor. 3. Contents of articles are the opinions of the authors and not necessarily the opinions of NCNC or NCA. NCA has no control over the contents of this newsletter. Articles in Newf News are not intended to give specific advice. Consult your veterinarian for concerns about health or behavior. 4. Litter announcements are limited to NCNC members only. No ads will be accepted from companies or individual selling animals. 5. Newf News rates: Litter Announcements $5, 1-50 words $5, Quarter Page $10, Half Page $15, Full Page $ Newf News submittal deadline is the 1st of January, March, May, July, September and November. Articles, notices and ads not received by the deadline will be placed in the following newsletter. NCNC Board of Directors President: Cathy Hartke Vice-President: Tara Bertrand Treasurer: Christine Brigham Secretary: Sharon Nummer Member: William Woody Woodrich Member: John Jackman Member: Linda Larsen Member: John Mertens Member: Kathy Van Wie

3 Newf News January/February 2012 page 3 Newphorias Yoshi-Lani CD RAE WD1 DD (Brigitte) Owners: Damian & Mary Burke October 16th, 2011: Earned her Draft Dog title at the Penn-Ohio Newfoundland Club draft test at Butlers Farm, Alquippa,PA ALCH UR01 Newphorias Yoshi-Lani (Brigitte) Owners: Damian & Mary Burke October 29th, 2011: Earned her UKC Altered Championship Degree at the Gateway Nationals, in Gray Summit, MO CH BEECREEK SADDLEUP AT BROOKSIDE (Ryder) Owner: Cathy Mullen November 11th, 2011: Best of Breed and Group 4 at the Kalamazoo, Greater Muskegan K C supported entry. Show & Tell SEABROOK SADDLEUP THE SPIRIT OF POUCHCOVE (Merritt) Owners: Cathy Mullen and Kathy Griffin November 11th, 2011: Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes at Heart of America Newfoundland Specialty, Springfield Mo. December 9th, 2011: Best in Sweepstakes at the Northstar Newfoundland Specialty, St Cloud Minnesota December 11th, 2011: 1st place months and Winners Bitch for a 4 Point Major! Shadrack s C the Big Man Take the Stage (Clarence) Owners: Cathy & Rick Hartke and Steve & Jean McAdams November 11th, 2011: Best of Sweepstakes Puppy, Reserve Winners Dog Regional Specialty, Heart of America Newfoundland Club, Springfield, MO November 12th, 2011: Winners Dog for a 5 point major, Ozark Kennel Club, Springfield, MO BlueMoon's Brave Is My Middle Name WRD (Tripp) Owners: Christine Brigham and Jeffrey Bergin November and December 2011: Tripp earned his AKC Companion Dog title in 3 straight trials. NCNC 2012 Nominating Committee The 2012 NCNC Nominating Committee has been established. The members are: Cissy Sullivan Chair, Mary L Price and Karen Clancy. The nominating committee is now beginning their responsibility in accordance with Article VII Section 4 of the NCNC By Laws. If there is anyone who is interested in being considered for the slate, and meets the eligibility requirements, please blackpawsx12@yahoo.com no later than January 31, 2012 stating the desire to be considered. Bios are not necessary as that is not a mandate within our By Laws. Cissy Sullivan, Chair

4 page 4 Newf News January/February 2012 On Sunday November 13, 2011 NCNC S Ed Day event was held at Happy Tails Ranch 4319 Roberts Education Day Rd. Island Lake, Illinois. Our day began at 9:00 a.m. with an Obedience Seminar presented by Dawn Parison. Dawn along with Dave and Zap (demo dog extraordinaire) instructed our seven participants with lots of positive reinforcement, wonderful tips and advice. Sonia Klein was the winner of the special door prize for the participants of this seminar. Her new ring bag was filled with training treats, two training books, a bait pouch, leash and a collar. Each participant was given a great resource packet compliments of Dawn and Dave. Our deepest appreciation to Dawn and Dave for their time and extra efforts in providing a seminar that many will benefit from in the future. Lunch and the General membership meeting followed at 11:50 a.m. The second half of our day began at 12:20 p.m. with Basic Grooming Techniques offered by Dona Baker. Each participant had a 1/1 spotter who helped each owner follow through the techniques Dona was teaching. Spectators were welcome to get up close and personal to watch as well. Dona kindly created a packet filled with resources for supplies, equipment, tips and illustrations. Also within the packet was a great comb compliments of Dona. Winner of the grooming door prize was Mary Burke. This door prize consisted of a tackle box with a clipper, attachments and other grooming tools. Our deepest appreciation to Dona for making this a huge success. Both seminars had wonderful attendance with rave reviews and many compliments. On behalf of the club both presenters were given $25 Visa cards and a box of Newfoundland greeting cards. I would like to acknowledge the following people who were key in accomplishing this positive event day. Tara Bertrand hospitality and co-chair, Amy Corvillion ticket sales, Denita Jackman ticket sales, David Kledzik Jack of all trades, the spotters: Kathy Van Wie, John Jackman, Linda Larsen, Christine Brigham, and Rick Hartke. Thanks to all who brought an item for the brown bag, and to Linda L, Tara B, David K, and anyone who I might have missed for bringing a dessert. Our budget was set for $400. We only spent a bit over $350 for everything and came away will a small amount ahead! Great job was done by all. Respectfully submitted, Cissy Sullivan Chair

5 Newf News January/February 2012 page 5 DID SOMEBODY SAY PARADE! as told by Groovy Nicholas Look, I am a busy guy but I would never pass up on an opportunity to participate in a parade. My friend, Lori (she has Labradors,they re ok-cousins ya know) knows I am a great Draft Dog and asked me to walk in the Wheaton Dickens of a Christmas lighted parade. It sounded like great fun so I asked all my friends. Turns out I have a lot of friends. I started spreading the word via P-mail (I mean ) with the help of our computer friends and before I knew it, about 40 dogs were going to bring their people to walk in this parade. I really prefer the PR stuff so I talked my little brother into pulling the cart and I worked the crowd. My folks put lights, bells and a Merry Christmas sign on it and it looked great. There were a bunch of decorated carts pulled by my friends-they looked AWESOME! Some of my other friends were wearing costumes, special Christmas collars and clothes. Thanks so much to all our friends, near and far, who joined us in the parade. We might get invited back next year and I sure hope you can join us! The parade isn t very long, only about 5 blocks, but so many people wanted to meet me and my friends that we almost stopped the parade! The weather was perfect and the night was clear. All the floats and the band had lights. Santa rode on the biggest and best float at the very end. Newf News When renewing your NCNC membership please consider signing up for the version of Newf News. You will receive your issue sooner as there are no printing or mailing delays. In this color version the photos look great. You can print brags or other significant pages on archival quality paper for keepsakes. When you choose the version, the club saves money on printing and postage The black and white mail version is still available.

6 page 6 Newf News January/February 2012 North Central Regional Specialty April 7th & 8th, 2012 To be held in conjunction with Yorkville Kennel Club All Breed Shows Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois Saturday Judges Breed: George Murray Sweeps: Becky Reynnells Sunday Judges Breed: Dana Cline Sweeps: Mary Summers Show Chair: Sharon Nummer (silkart@aol.com) Co-Chair: John Jackman (tsjjdj@comcast.net) Awesome raffle prize, fabulous brown bag raffle and silent auction goodies! To sponsor a trophy, please contact Denita Jackman, Trophy Chair (TSJJDJ@comcast.net) For More information: SUPPORT YOUR REGIONAL!!! We still have many openings for Trophy Donations for our 2012 Regional. Prices range from $17.00 to $65.00 A trophy list is in this newsletter and will be on the website. Or contact Denita Jackman at or TSJJDJ@comcast.net REGIONAL RAFFLE 2012 This year s raffle prize is a chain saw sculpture of a Newfoundland lying down. The sculpture will be approximately 36 inches long by 20 inches high. Pictures when available as each sculpture is unique. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $ Contact: John TSJJDJ@comcast.net We ll be offering T-Shirts with the Regional Logo. T-Shirts will be available for pre-ordering soon. Check the web site for more details! Questions? Contact Sharon Nummer (silkart1@aol.com) or John Jackman (tsjjdj@comcast.net)

7 Newf News January/February 2012 page 7 NCNC Regional Specialty Trophy Sponsorship April 7th & 8th, 2012 It s that time of year! Once again, we are asking the membership to donate generously to a worthy cause, our regional specialty trophies. Since we have a two day event, we need sponsors in each category for both days. We selected outstanding gifts for every class. Your name as sponsor will be on the items given to the winners for their accomplishments. If you wish to sponsor on Saturday and Sunday, the donation is twice the amount listed below. Sweepstakes Puppy - Best In Sweepstakes $65.00 Puppy - Best Of Opposite $65.00 Best Veteran $65.00 Best Of Opposite Veteran $65.00 Breed Trophies Best Of Breed $65.00 Best Of Opposite $65.00 Best Of Winners $40.00 Winners Dog $40.00 Winners Bitch $40.00 Reserve Winners Dog $35.00 Reserve Winners Bitch $35.00 Junior Showmanship First Place $17.00 Class Trophies - Dogs Puppy 6-9 Month Dog $17.00 Puppy 9-12 Month Dog $17.00 Puppy Month Dog $17.00 Amateur Owner Handler Dog $17.00 American Bred Dog $17.00 Bred By Exhibitor Dog $17.00 Open Black Dog $17.00 Open Any Other Color Than Black Dog $17.00 Veteran Dog $17.00 Class Trophies - Bitches Puppy 6-9 Month Bitch $17.00 Puppy 9-12 Month Bitch $17.00 Puppy Month Bitch $17.00 Amateur Owner Handler Bitch $17.00 American Bred Bitch $17.00 Bred By Exhibitor Bitch $17.00 Open Black Bitch $17.00 Open Any Other Color Bitch $17.00 Veteran Bitch $17.00 Obedience Trophies Highest Scoring Newfoundland In Trial $65.00 Novice A $17.00 Novice B $17.00 Open A $17.00 Open B $17.00 Utility A $17.00 Utility B $17.00 Please contact Denita Jackman, Trophy Chair, at TSJJDJ@comcast.net or (630) to sign up. Checks are payable to North Central Newfoundland Club and mailed to the following: Denita Jackman - Trophy Chair 219 El Paso Lane Carol Stream, IL On behalf of the North Central Newfoundland Regional Specialty Chairs, Sharon Nummer (silkart1@aol.com) and John Jackman (tsjjdj@comcast.net) Thank You! NorthCentralNewf.org Visit our website for information on upcoming events and photos of past events.

8 page 8 Newf News January/February 2012 Newf Finder Delia was named by the Sauk Co., WI shelter staff. She was found in a farmer s field apparently after being hit by a car and severely injured. She is approx. 2 yrs. old and will be spayed after she recovers from her injuries. Molly, a ten-weekold puppy, was surrendered due to her owner s business transfer. She has been adopted. Jesse, a five year old, spayed female was placed in a Wisconsin home that reports, It s as if she has always lived here with us and our group! Natu, a fiveyear-old female, was surrendered to NCNC Rescue. She was spayed and placed in a northern Illinois home. Her new owner says, My granddaughter is staying with me for a few days and, of course, Natu adores her. Bella was transported by Cissy Sullivan and Tara Kelley-Bertrand in September to Gerlanda van de Matte for foster care. Bella was neglected due to her owner s poor health. She has been spayed and placed. Her new owner says, Bella is so special to me. I remain fully committed to her. I have never accepted responsibility for a dog without believing that she would be with me for her lifetime. Tank was 3 months old when he was surrendered by a young couple living in a Naperville apartment to Cissy Sullivan and Tara Bertrand who transported him for foster care. His severe giardia infestation was finally resolved by a treatment plan developed by a University of Wisconsin parasitology professor. Tank has been successfully placed. Zoey, a three year old, bred in western Wisconsin was surrendered to NCNC Rescue after she ran away from her second home while in season and was found with a neighbor s dog. Zoey was spayed and placed but returned as she didn t accept the elderly Newf in her first adoptive home. Zoey was placed again and her new Illinois family reports that, The ride home was very easy. She was very good! She seems to be adjusting well to her new home. She sleeps in our room, and seems to feel very comfortable in the house. Yesterday my parents came by to meet her. They both use walkers and as expected she was wonderful with them.

9 Newf News January/February 2012 page 9 More Newf Finder NCNC Rescue often provides counseling and referrals to assist Newfoundland owners who prefer direct adoptions: Lino is the new name chosen for a young male who strayed in Winnebago, IL county and was placed by that shelter before NCNC Rescue was contacted. The new owners have contacted NCNC Rescue for further information about raising a Newfoundland. They say, Over the past two days we first introduced our Flatcoated, then the Yorkie and last night all three were resting quietly in our kitchen/family room. Today they have eaten together, all gone out together, greeted 2 of my college age kids home for the Holiday and again napping. ALL of this seems too good to be true so soon! Sherman was shown on NCNC Rescue s webpage. He was placed directly and his former owner says, Thanks for your club s efforts to find the perfect place for Sherman. Jethro, a two-year-old male, was surrendered to the Waukesha County (WI) shelter, and reclaimed by his owner after neutering. Cathy Hartke attempted to counsel the owner. Please send your referrals to me for more information about NCNC Rescue. Potential adopters are always needed. Foster care is also needed. Please contact me if you can help Newfoundlands in our region. Mary L. Price mlprice@mhtc.net Welcome to The Black Paws Peddler!!. This is going to be the new name of NCNC's Newfie store! I am really excited to be able to take on this assignment but I also know that it can't be done by just one person nor do I have the right to have the only say in what we "offer" to our club members for purchase. I also believe that we should be able to offer items for sale to other Newfie owners throughout the country with the money supporting our events and rescue. I am looking for interested members to help "manage" the store...whether you have artistic talent, computer talent or just plain ideas please contact me. From there we will decide whether we can meet and do business online or perhaps have face to face meetings on a quarterly basis. I would like to be able to offer about 3-4 items at a time and I would "love" to be able to offer other items other than "wearable" goods. Perhaps things like pottery, grooming bags, etc for starters. So, if you would like to help me manage the store or if there are items that you would like to see the store offer, please feel free to contact droolyyrs220@gmail.com. I m looking forward to making this a venture that will serve all of a Newfie owner's interests! Tara Kelley-Bertrand

10 page 10 Newf News January/February 2012 North Central Newfoundland Club Annual Membership Renewal Renewal Deadline is March 15, 2012 Renewal Deadline is March 15, 2011 Name(s) Street City State Zip - Telephone including area code: ( ) - #1 For (name): #2 For (name): Please select type of Membership: All Memberships include: invitation to attend events, general membership and board meetings. All Memberships also receive Newf News. Full Membership (Votes for Board of Directors and on issues to guide the club s direction) $30 per year for Family $25 per year for Individual Associate Membership (non-voting) $25 per Year Senior Membership ( 60 years and older) $22 Full voting Family $17 Full voting Individual $17 Associate (non-voting) NCNC Rescue Donation In addition to my dues, I am enclosing $ for NCNC Rescue. There is a $5.00 late fee for renewals paid during the March 16th to April 29th grace period. Are you a member of the Newfoundland Club of America? Yes No Would you like to receive your color PDF copy of Newf News by ? The version is nicer and you receive it sooner. It also helps greatly in reducing club expenses. Yes No We are always looking for suggestions on what Club Members would like to do. Please take a minute to give us suggestions on what you would like to see the club do or improve: Please send this form and your check payable to North Central Newfoundland Club to: Tara Cathy Bertrand Hartke Alton Newport Road Dr. Prospect Island Lake, Heights, IL IL 60070

11 Newf News January/February 2012 page 11 President s Column (continued) October 4. The time/location/agenda information will be posted on NCNC s website. Club members are always welcome to attend. We finished 2011 with nearly all events breaking even or generating income sometimes substantial amounts through event fundraisers. This is important because we need additional revenue to offset the costs of insurance, club meetings, and other overhead expenses that membership dues alone are not sufficient to cover. Thank you for your generous support of NCNC! Tara Bertrand is working on ideas for the Black Paws Peddler selling fun Newfoundland dog items and unique NCNC branded items. If you d like to help her or have ideas on what might appeal to our breed owners, please let her know. Look for more details from Tara B. as she develops the store and inventory. Newfiepalooza funds are the exception because all income after expenses from this event goes to Rescue. This year Newfiepalooza raised $4745! Many thanks to Karen Clancy and Rhonda Brunning as well as the many volunteers who make this event a rousing success for a good cause. Also, the Board is still considering the idea of setting up NCNC s Rescue organization as a separate 501C3 entity. Donations to a 501C3 charity are tax deductible. Six regional clubs as well as the NCA have taken the steps to establish their Rescue group and associated funds as tax exempt charitable organizations. The increase in paperwork to achieve and then maintain this status is significant. As well, the charity needs a separate governing board and policies in place. If you have strong feelings either way about taking action on this item, please let us know your thoughts on this topic. While we re on the subject of money, here s a gentle reminder. Our club bylaws require members to renew by March 15 to remain a member in good standing. Please take a moment now to download the membership form from the web or send in the one included in this newsletter with your information and dues. The Vice President informs the Board of comments from renewals so if you would like to see additional activities, write them on your membership form or just contact anyone on the board. That s it for this newsletter hope to see you at Education Day in March if not sooner. Happy Newf Year to all! Cathy Hartke Picnic Time IN MEMORY CH. Moonfleet's Touch of Magic, RN, WD (Ernie) September 23, December 8, 2011 "Rest in peace my sweet soul". Greatly missed by Mary & Brian Trauernicht The NCNC Picnic and Annual Membership Meeting will be held June 10, 2012 at the Half Day Forest Preserve near Vernon Hills IL. We will have games, raffles, a cookout with potluck side dishes and dessert. John Mertens johnjmertens@earthlink.net

12 Newf News North Central Newfoundland Club Angela Mertens - Editor 4109 Springbrook Court Pleasant Prairie, WI What s inside: President s Column 1 Senior Birthdays 2 Lotta Love Bakery 2 Board of Directors 2 Show & Tell 3 Nominating Committee 3 Education Day 4 Christmas Parade 5 NCNC Regional Specialty 6 NCNC Specialty Trophies 7 Newf News 8&9 Black Paws Peddler 9 Membership Renewal Form 10 Memorial 11 Annual Picnic 11 January 12: NCNC Board Meeting February 25: IKC Meet the Breeds, McCormick Place, Chicago IL March 1: Newf News Deadline March 15: Membership Renewal Deadline March 18: Education Day & General Membership Meeting April 7 & 8: NCNC Regional Specialty, DeKalb, IL April 12: NCNC Board Meeting April 14, 2012: River King Draft Test May 27, 2012: GLNC Regional June 10: Picnic and Annual Membership Meeting, Vernon Hills IL June 16: Water seminar, Pleasant Prairie WI (tentative) July 10: NCNC Board Meeting October 4: NCNC Board Meeeting September 15: Water Test Banquet & General Membership Meeting, Pleasant Prairie WI September 16: Water Test, Pleasant Prairie WI October: Draft Test, Round Lake IL December 2: Holiday Snowflake Party & General Membership Meeting

13 Newf News January/February 2012 Insert page 1 NCNC General Membership Meeting Minutes (Draft) November 13, 2011 The general membership meeting was held in conjunction with Ed Day at Happy Tails Ranch Island Lake, IL. The meeting was called to order at 11:51pm by Vice President Tara Bertrand. President Cathy Hartke was absent. Vice President Bertrand indicated C. Hartke s absence was excused. The required number of members were in attendance thus achieving a quorum. Board Members in attendance: T. Bertrand, C. Brigham, S. Nummer, L. Larsen, J Jackman, J. Mertens. W. Woodrich, K. Van Wie, Ex. Officio President C. Sullivan Absent: C. Hartke S. Nummer presented the minutes from the June 25, 2011 general membership meeting. R. Nummer motioned to accept the minutes as written. D. Jackman seconded the motion, with all in favor the motion carried. The minutes were approved as written. President s Report: No report at this time. Treasurer Report: C. Brigham read her report. She had a question about advancing money to the water test chair. Discussion followed. T. Meeker motioned to accept the treasurer s report. W. Woodrich seconded the motion. With all in favor the motion carried. The treasurer s report was accepted. Secretary Report: No report R. Hartke motioned to dispense with all committee reports due to the time limitations of the meeting. R. Nummer seconded. With all in favor the motion carried. Unfinished Business: No unfinished business at this time. New Business: T. Bertrand made the following announcements. 1. Linda Larsen was appointed water test chair. 2. John Mertens was appointed picnic chair. 3. Cissy Sullivan was appointed nominating chair D. Jackman announced that trophies for the NCNC Regional are for sale. Please contact her to sponsor a trophy. T.Meeker asked the board a question regarding the previous water test chair. Discussion followed. B. Hearn motioned to adjourn the meeting. J. Mertens seconded the motion. With all in favor the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:07pm. Respectfully submitted, S. Nummer NCNC Secretary