BEAR FACTS. President s Message CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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1 ! BEAR FACTS An O Pub fficial l ication ----N New ew-pen foun -D dlan el d Cl ub CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 March 18th - 19th Regional Specialties and Sweepstakes Celtic Classic York Fair Grounds York, PA April 8th - 9th Draft Test (NCA Approved) Brubaker Park Brecknock Township Lancaster County, PA September 15th - 16th Water Test (NCA Approved) Beltzville State Park Lehighton, PA November 25th Tentative New Jersey Tree Pull December 9th Tentative Pennsylvania Tree Pull Quarter 4, 2016 President s Message As 2016 comes to a close, I am looking forward to a very busy holiday season both with family and the final club events of the year. We just had the National Dog show in Oaks, with 9 Newf s entered. We would like to congratulate Diane Webber and Quinn on winning Best of Breed. I want to thank John Affel and his crew for doing a great job with lunch on Saturday. In 2017 we will be having both a Draft and Water test, both have been approved by the NCA. More information will be coming. Anyone who would like to help with these events, please contact Joan Fenwick for the Draft Test or Andi Ottey for the Water Test. These are both a good chance for anyone thinking of getting into Draft or Water work to see how they take place and the work necessary to be ready to test. This is your club and the more people that help, the better the event. The annual meeting and Fall Fun Fest, held on October 8, were well attended and lunch was great. I would like to thank Diane Weber, Kat Lynn and their crew for making this event one that all will want to come back to next year. In closing Andi and I want to wish all a Merry Christmas and a very New Year for Gary

2 BEAR FACTS PAGE 2 SAVE THESE DATES! Saturday, March 18 and Sunday March 19, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar of Events 1 Presidents Message 1 Table of Contents 2 Regional Specialties 2 New Pen Del will host Two Regional Specialties at The Celtic Classic in York, PA. Back to Back Specialties with Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes Sweepstakes Judges: Saturday - Janet Cohen and Laura Rader Sunday - Alberto Berrios and Donna Barber We will have our usual, wonderful hospitality and great Newfy Items for sale. We are working on a Super Raffle as well. Trophies are going to be uniquely wonderful! There will be a special, reserved Newf Grooming area! Saturday evening we will host our Awards Dinner, with some very special highlights and features this year. Stay tuned for more details! Officers & Committee Chairs 3 New Members 4 Happy Birthdays! 4 Plow Farms Tree Pull 5 NJ Tree Pull 6-7 Brags 8-9 Winter Training 10 Fall Fun Fest Annual Awards Guidelines Board Meeting Minutes August September October November About this Publication 32

3 BEAR FACTS PAGE 3 Officers President Gary Ottey gottey@verizon.net Vice-President John O Neill johnoneilldvm@gmail.com Secretary Joan Fenwick jfenwick12@comcast.net Treasurer John Affel affelj@verizon.net Working Dog Sec. Nancy McKee mckeena@aol.com Board Member Wendy Keyser wgmaddiesmom@comcast.net Board Member Nancy Weaver nweaver@oponline.net Board Member Kathryn Lynn katlynn4@gmail.com Board Member Diane Weber dc9z@ptd.net Committee Chairs Awards Christine LaMuraglia tokennewf@aol.com Trophies Wendy Keyser maddiesmom@comcast.net Bear Facts Editor Stephen Risko stephenrisko@gmail.com Bear Facts Co - Editor Joan Fenwick jfenwick12@comcast.net Bench Show Chris LaMuraglia tokennewf@aol.com Education Kathryn Lynn katlynn4@gmail.com Finance Gary Ottey gottey@verizon.net Membership Wendy Keyser maddiesmom@comcast.net Property Robert Gerri ctbobber@gmail.com Rescue Nancy Weaver nweaver@oponline.net Visual Historian Diane Weber dc9z@ptd.net Ways and Means Linda Waite newfmom34@yahoo.com Web Master Frank Tunis frankt@franktunnis.com

4 BEAR FACTS PAGE Plow Farms Tree Pull December 10, Weather conditions were perfect for Newfs but a bit chilly for their human companions for our first annual Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Pull at beautiful Plow Farms in Plowville, PA. Our hosts Brenda and Greg Eshelman, the owners of Plow Farms, welcomed us on a chilly December Greg Eshelman welcoming our morning, and our Newfs Newfs to Plow Farms. welcomed all the families who came out to the farm. Quite a few of our Newfs (along with their moms and dads) spent the day meeting and greeting as Newf Ambassadors while others worked hard Brenda+Eshelman+and+her+ pulling in trees for the families who cut granddaughter+in+their+awesome+ down their trees. Philo, Atlas, Millie, Glory Tree+Pull+Sweatshirts and Jonah helped folks pull their trees in and the customers were thrilled to have their help! Thank you to Sarah Ivy with Gunther, Jamie Jay Rothstein with Millie, Glenn Lesher with Glory, Amy and Dave Supko with Philo and Philo Buford, Karin Bystol with Atlas, Kathy Weber with Ellie, Andi and Gary Ottey with Jonah, Dawn and Tom Hockman with Chase and Betsy and Joan and Doug Fenwick with Bess, who spent the day Jonah spreading Newfie cheer to all the people who came to the farm. Thank you also to friends who stopped in during the day to say hello and share their Newfs with everyone: Larry Smoker with Bentley, Kim with Coco, Preston and Cortney with Matilda (Newf puppy) and several others over the course of the Betsy+and+Chase day. Folks were very interested in our Newfoundland dogs and wanted to learn more about the breed. We collected $186 in contributions for Newf Rescue. Millie Glory 4

5 BEAR FACTS PAGE 5 New Jersey Tree Pull We had another great event this year for the third annual NJ Tree Pull at Country Heritage Farm in Augusta, NJ. We had 7 carting dogs pulling in 80 trees. We raised $ for NewPenDel Rescue. This year one of the highlights was that the NJ Herald newspaper was on the scene and covered the tree pull in a local article that was printed on the front page of the NJ Herald on Nov. 29th. We had some new carting members join us this year and we look forward to an even better turnout next year! We are hoping to have a dozen carting dogs for next year s tree pull. Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie and joined in in celebrating the season together.

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7 BEAR FACTS PAGE 7 BRAGS! Call Name: Tyrone Registered name: GCHB Woodside s Ladies Man of Shadrack BN, RN, CGCA Owned by: Diane Weber, Jeff Weber Bred by: Heather Woodside Handled By: Jeff Weber At the Hatboro Kennel Club s show in Macungie, PA on October 7, 2016 Under Judge Ms. Cathleen A. Rubens, Tyrone was awarded a Select and became a Bronze Grand Champion and in Owner Handler earned a Group 2 and became the #1 Newfoundland in The National Owner Handler Series (NOHS) for 2016! Tyrone & Jeff had a very competitive and impressive season of showing which included 3 Best In Shows, 4 Reserved Best In Shows, and 9 Group 1 Placements in the Owner Handler Series! Tyrone & Jeff will be competing in the NOHS Finals in Orlando, Florida in December! "Eddie" aka ThreePonds Limited Edition earned a Select on October 1st at the Specialty in Romulus, NY hosted by the Genesse Region Newf Club!

8 BEAR FACTS PAGE 8 Call name: Quinn Registered name: CH Gold Cup s Quintessential Gentleman CGC Owned by: Diane Weber, Jeff Weber, Erin Murphy & John O Neill Bred By: Erin Murphy & John O Neill Handled by: Jaime Scott & Brian Ullom At the NewPenDel Newfoundland Club Supported Entry at the National Dog Show in Oaks, PA on Saturday, November 19, 2016, under Judge Mr. Lloyd Amodei, Quinn was awarded his first Best of Breed, a 5 point major. At the Colonial Newfoundland Club s Regional in Westminster, MD on Saturday October 29, 2016, under Judge Ms. Brenda Santiago, Quinn was awarded his first 4 point major, Best of Winners. On Sunday October 30, 2016 under Judge Ms. Peggy Biesel-Mcllwaine, Quinn was awarded a 5 point major, Best of Winners and became a New Champion!

9 BEAR FACTS PAGE 9 New Members September 13, 2016 Dawn and Terence Cassara 18 Mary Lane Fanwood, NJ Dmc0226@aol.com, tjc0616@aol.com Sponsor Karin Bystol October 8, 2016 Amand and Taylor Wolfe 3205 Pennwood Road Harrisburg, PA, Sponsor: Wendy Keyser Robert Bishop 299 Indian Trail Cape May Court House, NJ Sponsor: Kevin Schmitke Happy Birthdays! Timberknoll's Beacon of the Seas will be two on 11/20. She is entered in her first rally trials in Dec. She is owned by Noreen Dowling. Martha Feltenstein 45 Back Brook Road Ringoes, NJ Sponsor: Nancy Weaver Lisa and Bob Turiano 477 Foothill Road Bridgewater, NJ Sponsor: Diane Weber Tracey and Barry Dudley P.O. Box 435 Hancocks Bridge, NJ Sponsor: Diane Weber December 13, 2016 Lauren and Matthew Ballas 525 N. Manoa Road, B Havertown, PA Cell: laurencraleyballas@gmail.com Sponsor: Joan Fenwick Ticee's 10th birthday pic. Her birthday was October 17th and she celebrated with her brother Bugsy and cousin Peaches! (Pictured Above)

10 BEAR FACTS PAGE 10 Winter Training Do you have the winter time blues? Remember that winter is the perfect time to brush up on your obedience skills! Obedience is the foundation of both water and draft training as well as being a fun way to bond with your dog. It improves condition and helps develop teamwork with your dog. Train at home or in groups. Set training play dates with your friends. Attend obedience Fun Matches to brush up on your competition skills. Find a training club near you and attend classes. There are even on-line obedience classes! You (or your dog) are never too old or too young to polish foundation skills or learn new ones - and all fitness levels can participate! Remember, water training season will be here before you know it! Now is the time to work on your retrieve, take, hold and carry, lefts, rights, halts and recalls. Obedience is great fun and is the absolute foundation of successful water and draft training. Spend some time this winter on your obedience skills! Your dog will thank you! Pictured are John Lynn, John Affel, Kat Lynn and Pat Matthews at Up Front Dog Training Center in Allentown, NJ

11 BEAR FACTS PAGE 11 Fall Fun Fest NewPenDel s Fall Fest and Annual Meeting was held on October 6, 2016 at beautiful Brubaker Park in East Earl, PA. The Fest was well attended with one of the largest turn-outs in recent history! There were areas for General Information and New Membership. Newfy Noshes and Ways and Means items were for sale as well as a 50/50, a huge Brown Bag Auction and a raffle for a gorgeous hand-made wooden bench custom made by the talented Jeff Weber. Educational Seminars and demonstrations were offered in Draft, Water Work, Obedience, Rally, Conformation and Grooming. Much of this was hands-on with participants having the opportunity to learn and practice activities with their dogs. Additionally, a grooming station was open for ear and feet trims also marked the return of CGC Testing with many attendees earning their AKC titles! Always a crowd favorite, Newf Olympics returned with fun games such as musical chairs, hot dog dunking, spoon races and the exciting Newfy Agility Course! Everyone received a Best of the Fest

12 BEAR FACTS PAGE 12 commemorative ribbon and semifinalists got to choose from a selection of new toys. Our Winners trophies - beautiful ceramic Newfoundland Plates and draw-string bags were generously donated by Our friends at Black Paw Studio! What fun we had watching so many talented teams of people with their dogs participate! The day culminated with a delicious, hot, catered lunch and the NPD Annual Meeting hosted by President Gary Ottey. New members were welcomed, ideas were exchanged and plans for the future were made. We are eternally grateful to all those people who helped with the execution of this fantastic event. They donated their time, money, effort, brown bag items, tents, tables and cookies. The East Earl Fire Dept. graciously donated their tables for us to use and many vendors donated gifts for our brown bag. The 2016 Fall Fest was a wonderful, fun-filled day where old friends got together and new friendships were made. From puppies to seniors, show dogs to working dogs, beloved pets, rescues and partners, Fall Fest was a day to celebrate our wonderful breed and the bonds we have with them. Sincere thanks to all who volunteered, worked and participated - making our 2016 Fall Fest one of the best ever!!

13 BEAR FACTS PAGE 13 NEW-PEN-DEL NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS GUIDELINES 2016 Section 1: Obedience 1. The following will be awarded a certificate: Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Beginner Novice. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Novice A. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Novice B. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Beginner Open. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Open A. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Open B. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland in Utility A. 2. The following will receive an award: Highest member-owned Newfoundland combined score in Open B and Utility B. Highest scoring member-owned Newfoundland (in regular class). Perfect Score Award presented to each member-owned Newfoundland scoring 200 points in a regular class at an AKC show. OTCH Award presented to each member-owned Newfoundland earning an Obedience Trial Championship. Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Working The following will receive an award: Top member-owned Sire in Working. Top member-owned Dam in Working. Top member Breeder in Working. Conformation The following will receive an award: Top member-owned Sire in Conformation (minimum of 5 championships). Top member-owned Dam in Conformation (minimum of 3 championships). Top member Breeder in Conformation. Top Show Dog (male who defeats the most Newfoundlands). Top Show Bitch (female who defeats the most Newfoundlands). Register of Merit presented to each member-owned Newfoundland designated as ROM by the Newfoundland Club of America Junior Showmanship Award presented to the Junior Handler (family or individual member) who defeats the greatest number of dogs in Junior Showmanship competition at AKC point shows. Best in Show Award presented to each member-owned Newfoundland that is awarded Best in Show at an all-breed AKC show *****New Award this year***** Top Owner Handler, Newfoundland Owner Handler who defeats the most dogs. Versatility The Versatility Award will be presented to each member-owned Newfoundland designated as a Versatile Newfoundland by the Newfoundland Club of America.

14 BEAR FACTS PAGE 14 Section 5: Section 6: Working Achievements The Working Achievement Award will be presented to each member-owned Newfoundland designated as receiving a working achievement title by the Newfoundland Club of America. Non-Competitive Certificates The Living Legend Award will be presented to each member-owned Newfoundland following the date the Newfoundland reaches the age of ten (10) years. Certificates will be awarded for Newfoundlands earning AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) or a recognized therapy dog certification. Section 6: General 1. Each member-owned Newfoundland completing the requirements for a Breed Championship, CH, GCh, all AKC obedience titles, ThD, DD, TDD, WD, WRD and/or WRDX will receive an award. Owner is responsible for sending copies of all certificates of titles achieved with this form. 2. In case of multiple titles for the same dog, one award will be given per year. 3. The awards year for all AKC titles and/or NCA titles, will be based on the calendar year January through December. 4. Additional awards for breeder and/or co-owner may be purchased by the owner of a dog receiving an award at the club s cost. Please contact Chris LaMuraglia directly for such requests. 5. To qualify for an award/certificate, the owner of the dog must be a member or have applied for membership as of January 1 st of the year for which the award is given. Dogs owned or co-owned by New-Pen-Del members are eligible for awards/certificates only if the dog permanently resides with the New-Pen-Del member. 6. A photocopy of CGC, recognized therapy dog registration must be attached to form. NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW This year we are asking each Award winner to submit a favorite song along with 6 of your favorite photos of the Award recipient. We will be making an individual slide show to the sound of your favorite song, which we will be playing when you receive your award and you will receive a DVD of the slide show as a memento of the achievement Request for 2016 Annual Awards Please review the guidelines to determine whether your Newfoundland(s) are eligible for an award/certificate. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEW PEN DEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REVISED THE POLICY TO STATE THAT ALL AWARDS ARE BASED UPON THE CALENDAR YEAR JANUARY1 - DECEMBER 31. This form must be submitted to: Chris LaMuraglia 89 Old Clinton Rd Flemington, NJ Tokennewf@aol.com

15 BEAR FACTS PAGE 15 DEADLINE: February 1, 2017 Dog s Registered Name: Dog s Call name: Breeder/Co-Breeder: Owner/Co-Owner: AKC Titles: Title earned: Date Finished: NCA Titles: Title earned: Date: Top Awards: Top Show Dog List shows, dates, and number of Newfoundlands defeated: Top Show Bitch List shows, dates, and number of Newfoundlands defeated: Top Sire in Conformation/Working List titled offspring: Top Dam in Conformation/Working List titled offspring:

16 BEAR FACTS PAGE 16 Top Breeder in Conformation/Working List titled offspring Highest Obedience Score in Regular Classes List score, date, show Special Awards: List date, show. Register of Merit (ROM): Versatility (VN): Best in Show (BIS): OTCH Award: Perfect Obedience Score: Best Junior Handler: Best Owner Handler: Highest Scoring Newf: Beginner Novice A or B: Novice A or B: Open A or B: Utility: Living Legend Recognition one-time designation presented to each member-owned Newfoundland that reaches the age of ten. Dog s registered name: Date of birth: Dog s Call name Canine Good Citizen or Therapy Dog International One time designation, please include a copy of CGC certificate or Therapy dog certification. Dog s registered name: Dog s Call name

17 BEAR FACTS PAGE 17 NPD Board Meeting Minutes August 9, :30 p.m. Teleconference Roll Call: Gary Ottey, Wendy Keyser, Kathy Weber, Kat Lynne, Nancy McKee, Joan Fenwick, John O Neill joined at 8:55 and Nancy Weaver at 9:55. Absent: John Affel Meeting called to order at: 8:03 p.m. Approval of Minutes of July 12, 2016 Nancy McKee moved, Wendy Keyser seconded the Board unanimously approved as documented. A. President s Report Gary Ottey No Report B. Vice President s Report John O Neill No Report C. Secretary s Report Joan Fenwick - Slate of officers and annual meeting notice mailed out with renewal notices thanks to Wendy. D. Working Dog Secretary s Report Nancy McKee - Water test 2017 Pending NCA approval plans for September 15-16, 2017 at Beltzville State Park. Susan Lonergan, Chair, Andrea Ottey, Secretary and Pat Matthews assisting. Suggested judges were also discussed. Nancy will follow-up with them. Joan Fenwick moved, Gary Ottey seconded, the Board unanimously approved plans as outlined for 2017 Water Test. - Draft test 2017 Pending NCA approval, plans for April 8-9, 2017 at Brubaker Park. Judy Bahney, Chair, Joan Fenwick, Secretary, Andrea Ottey, Chief Steward and Pat Matthews assisting. Judges Linda Dunn and Nancy McKee. Kat Lynne moved, Kathy Weber seconded, the Board unanimously approved the outlined plans for the 2017 Draft Test. Working activities at the Fun Fest Kat Lynne and Diane Weber are planning to include draft and water exercises for the Fall Fest.

18 BEAR FACTS PAGE 18 E. Treasurer s Report John Affel New Pen Del Treasurer s report July 8th, 2016 for August 9 th call; July 2016 Transactions:

19 BEAR FACTS PAGE 19 Paws & Claws June P&L: F Committee Reports 1. Awards 2. Trophies Wendy Keyser Wendy reported we are well stocked with trophies for shows. 3. Bench Show Chris LaMuraglia No report

20 BEAR FACTS PAGE Rescue Nancy Weaver One possible rehome. Owner still undecided. One shelter Newf with history of biting. We were unable to take the dog. 5. Bear Facts Stephen Risko Requested items for Sept. Bear Facts Fall Fest, more details about upcoming Supported Entries, Christmas TreePulls and request for more items for Brown Bag auction. 6. Website Frank Tunis Joan reported we are still receiving communications from the site. Requested that Linda Waite provide information on Ways and Means items available and ordering information for Website. 7. Ways and Means Linda Waite Gary will request that Linda attend September Board Meeting to provide update on available items and possible new ones. 8. Approval of New Members: - None F. New Business: - We will reach out on Facebook and website to the New Jersey Newfoundland interest group members to invite them to our Fall Fest in an effort to attract them as new members. - Christmas Tree Pull in NJ Nancy McKee will contact Amy Supko about date and information for Bear Facts. Tentative date is November Gary Ottey will contact Eshelman s Tree Farm in PA about NPD doing a tree pull there. Tentative dates are December 3 or Request to assist with Newfoundland in NJ for high vet bills. After much discussion, Gary Ottey will communicate with John Affel about a previous, similar situation where NPD helped with a nonmember s vet bills. Nancy Weaver reported that the vet reduced the bill from $ to $ No final decision was made. G. Old Business: - Kat Lynne requested that anyone having items for brown bag auction get in touch with her. John O Neill will solicit from his suppliers. - Discussion about contents of Club trailer and anything that might be used for fundraising. There is a once used crate, front opening with door that folds on the top. Suitable for home or high top van. Bought for Rescue but not used in 2 years. Gary will try to coordinate with Bob Gerri to sort trailer contents. Adjournment: Nancy McKee moved, John O Neill seconded, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:59 p.m. Next meeting: September 13, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. teleconference.

21 BEAR FACTS PAGE 21 NPD Board Meeting Minutes September 13, :30 p.m. Teleconference Roll Call: Nancy McKee, Wendy Keyser, Gary Ottey, John O Neill, Joan Affel, Nancy Weaver, Kat Lynne joined at 8:50, Chris LaMuraglia left call at 8:40, Linda Waite joined call at 8:40-9:10 and Joan Fenwick. Meeting called to order at: 8:33 p.m. Approval of Minutes of August 8, 2016 Gary Ottey moved, John O Neill seconded, the Board unanimously approved the minutes as documented. A. President s Report Gary Ottey No report B. Vice President s Report John O Neill Has been soliciting items for our events from distributors. C. Secretary s Report Joan Fenwick Participated in Regional Club Committee conference call September 1 st. Reported that NCA Board had approved electronic entry pilot for SCNC Water Test. That Regional Club Liaison, Sue Marino is to be kept informed of all officers, newsletter editors and by-laws. (We send a copy of Bear Facts to all NCA Board members as well as all regional club editors.) Completed and mailed Draft Test Application to Patti Pigeon D. Working Dog Secretary s Report Nancy McKee Water Test application in progress, to be completed by week end. Working dog events planned for Fun Fest Draft Test application sent to NCA Working Dog Committee contact

22 BEAR FACTS PAGE 22 E. Treasurer s Report John Affel New Pen Del s treasurer s report for August 2016 Balances as of Sept. 11 th, 2016 August Transactions; Club taxes were filed early. F. Committee Reports 1. Awards Vacant 2. Trophies Wendy Keyser Trophies for Ramapo and Philadelphia ready At Celtic Classic will need 70 trophies/day Discussion about having sponsors for trophies. Wendy will check on this. 3. Bench Show Chris LaMuraglia Need to encourage people to come to both Ramapo and Philadelphia shows There will be hospitality at both Ramapo and Philadelphia. Chris will handle depending on the entry and timing.

23 BEAR FACTS PAGE 23 There will be a raffle at the Celtic Classic handled by Nancy Weaver. It will be a canvas wagon with a mini dryer along with items from Ways and Means and trophies. Hospitality at the Celtic Classic will handled by Mark Keyser. The paperwork for AKC approval of the shows had been timely submitted to the NCA. 4. Rescue Nancy Weaver 7 year old Landseer now in adult home and adjusting well. Had been terrorized by a 3 year old child. 8 month old brown Newf from puppy mill in NJ was euthanized. Discussion about notifying the AKC of this breeder as website says they are AKC breeders. Dogs are non standard colors conformation is questionable. 5. Bear Facts Stephen Risko September Bear Facts was sent out September4th. Next edition will be December. 6. Website Frank Tunis No report 7. Ways and Means Linda Waite Linda has a lot of old inventory. Was advised to clean it out, give it for brown bag raffles, etc. Board discussed getting new inventory and requested sample drawings or samples before approving quantity orders. Requested Linda bring ideas to October 8 meeting and Fall Fest. Need to investigate another source for silk screening products. At 9:38 John O Neill moved, Nancy Weaver seconded, the Board consented to go into Executive Session. 8. Approval of New Members: Dawn and Terence Cassara 18 Mary Lane Fanwood, NJ Dmc0226@aol.com, tjc0616@aol.com Sponsor Karin Bystol At 9:40 p.m. John Affel moved, Wendy Keyser seconded, the Board unanimously consented to come out of Executive Session. While in Executive Session the above members were accepted.

24 BEAR FACTS PAGE 24 G. New Business: Fall Fest: John Affel, Chris LaMuraglia and Tom McGuire will help with grooming. Kat Lynne reported there will be a new site layout plan for this year to facilitate flow and encourage new member comfort/ interaction. Board members and volunteers will be identified with tags/ribbons to encourage conversations. Rescue dogs will receive special recognition. Fundraising will be done. Joan Fenwick will send out a reminder about the Fall Fest with flyer and a special reminder only cash and checks will be accepted. Donors and vendors will receive special thanks by mail and on the website. H. Old Business: Adjournment: at 9:50 p.m. John O Neil moved, Nancy McKee seconded, the Board consented to adjourn. Next meeting: October 8, 2016 at the Fall Fest.

25 BEAR FACTS PAGE 25 NPD Board Meeting Minutes October 8, :00 p.m. Brubaker Park Roll Call: Gary Ottey, John Affel, John O Neill, Kat Lynn, Diane Weber, Nancy McKee, Wendy Keyser. Absent: Joan Fenwick and Nancy Weaver Meeting called to order at: 3:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes of September 13, 2016 By unanimous consent of the Board, the minutes were approved A. President s Report Gary Ottey - no report B. Vice President s Report John O Neill - no report C. Secretary s Report Joan Fenwick Assembled all reports for annual membership meeting D. Working Dog Secretary s Report Nancy McKee E. Treasurer s Report John Affel September transactions in annual meeting report F. Committee Reports 1. Awards Chris Lamuraglia approved as awards chairperson See New Business 2. Trophies Wendy Keyser 3. Bench Show Chris LaMuraglia 4. Rescue Nancy Weaver Report included with Annual Meeting Report 5. Bear Facts Stephen Risko 6. Website Frank Tunis - no report 7. Ways and Means Linda Waite

26 BEAR FACTS PAGE Approval of New Members: Amand and Taylor Wolfe 3205 Pennwood Road Harrisburg, PA, Sponsor: Wendy Keyser Robert Bishop 299 Indian Trail Cape May Court House, NJ Sponsor: Kevin Schmitke Martha Feltenstein 45 Back Brook Road Ringoes, NJ Sponsor: Nancy Weaver Lisa and Bob Turiano 477 Foothill Road Bridgewater, NJ Sponsor: Diane Weber Tracey and Barry Dudley P.O. Box 435 Hancocks Bridge, NJ Sponsor: Diane Weber The above new member applicants were approved unanimously by the Board during Executive Session. G. New Business: 1. Christine LaMuraglia was approved as Awards Chair by unanimous consent of the Board. 2. The board thanked Diane Weber and Kat Lynn for an excellent Fall Fun Fest. 3. Wendy Keyser and John Affel will review membership income per annual meeting suggestion to assess potential revenue loss or gain based on lowering individual member ship to $20 and Family membership to $40. H. Old Business: None Adjournment: At 3:30 p.m. the Board unanimously consented to adjourn. Next meeting: November 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. teleconference

27 NPD Board Meeting Minutes November 8, :30 p.m. Teleconference Roll Call: Wendy Keyser, Diane Weber, John Affel, Nancy Weaver, Kat Lynn, Nancy McKee, Chris LaMuraglia, Joan Fenwick, Gary Ottey joined the meeting at 8:00. Absent: John O Neill. Meeting called to order at: 7:32 p.m. by Joan Fenwick Approval of Minutes of October8, 2016 Deferred until next meeting for revisions. A. President s Report Gary Ottey- No report B. Vice President s Report John O Neill No report C. Secretary s Report Joan Fenwick Sent notification to Board of Draft Test approval by NCA WDC Sent invitations to regional club newsletter editors for NPD Celtic Classic Sent out Minutes/agendas to Board and Committee Chairs Sent thank you note for Rescue donation given in memory of co-worker s Newfoundland. D. Working Dog Secretary s Report Nancy McKee Draft Test, April 8-9, 2017 approved by NCA WDC Water Test, September 15-16, 2017 approved by NCA WDC Tree pulls scheduled for November and December

28 E. Treasurer s Report John Affel Balances: New Pend Del October 2016 Treasurer s Report Submitted by John H. Affel Balances:

29 October Transactions:

30 F Committee Reports 1. Awards Chris LaMuraglia Awards policy and Awards After discussion about what dates should be used for awards, John Affel moved, Gary Ottey seconded, the Board unanimously adopted the recommendation that all awards and certificates be awarded for those titles, certificates achieved within the calendar year. For the Awards dinner, Chris is working to have a slide show honoring the Newfs. 2. Trophies Wendy Keyser 3. Bench Show Chris LaMuraglia 2016 Regional Specialties York, Celtic Classic All is ready for the March Regional Specialties. Nancy Weaver is providing a table cover for raffle and a wagon with items. Mark and Wendy Keyser will do hospitality would like some assistance. Chris recommended for 2017 NPD not do a supported entry at Ramapo, but do the supported entry at the Philadelphia Kennel Club Philadelphia Kennel Club supported entry, 2016 John Affel will bring ring favors and Newf Ambassador information. Wendy will provide membership applications. 4. Rescue Nancy Weaver Three puppes between 1 year and 18 months old to be rehomed. 5. Bear Facts Stephen Risko Deadline for submissions for December Bear Facts is November 18 th. 6. Website Frank Tunis 7. Ways and Means Linda Waite See attached inventory prepared by Kat Lynn who has all our present inventory. Discussion about new items for Ways and Means Gary will contact Linda about: - bringing ideas to the Board which should include samples, - recommendations on number and sizes of each to be ordered - samples of items - brands of clothing - estimates from several vendors Suggestions of items were: - NPD Logo embroidered T and sweatshirts - Jacket of good quality - Tote bag

31 - Equipment bag The Board will approve all items and quantities of any submitted items. 8. Approval of New Members: None Discussion about inviting 2 previous club members who have been participating in some of our events to rejoin NPD. It was learned that these individuals have already been approached by Board Members. F. New Business: Judy Bahney is asking for someone to do Brown Bag for the Draft Test. There are enough items left from the Fall Fest. Diane Weber and Kat Lynn have these Brown Bag items. Gary will make sure they are at the Draft Test. It was noted that Aron Mandel, our representative to New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs has been asked to serve on that organization s Board. G. Old Business: Suggestion to change membership fees has been investigated by the club member suggesting the change. Her conclusion is that it is not feasible. It was also noted that it costs the same for mailings, time resources, printing of club items for a single member as family membership. The Board thanks all involved in the Fall Fest for such a successful event. Adjournment: Nancy McKee moved, Wendy Keyser seconded, the Board unanimously consented to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Next meeting: December 13, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. teleconference.

32 BEAR FACTS PAGE 32 Bear Facts is a quarterly publication of the NewPenDel Newfoundland Club, a Regional Club of the Newfoundland Club of America, serving Eastern PA, NJ and DE. The articles published therein are for information and enjoyment of the membership and should not be considered endorsements of the Club. Articles of a medical nature reflect only the opinion of the writer and should not be taken as prescribing treatment. Always see your veterinarian before diagnosing and initiating any treatment. We welcome human-newf stories, brags, memorials, canine (especially Newf) interest articles, health/research articles and photos of Newf activities. We will accept your contributions by or snail mail. Send Copies to Joan Fenwick.