C O L O N I A L B E A R F A R E the official publication of the Colonial Newfoundland Club cncnewfs.com

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1 Issue 1111 winter 2015 C O L O N I A L B E A R F A R E the official publication of the Colonial Newfoundland Club cncnewfs.com Hank -submitted by Carol Stultz Inside this newsletter--- New Scoops 2-6 New CNC Membership Applicants 7 NCA Draft Test Premium 8 A Year for Rescue---Past and Future 9-12 Generous Donations Sent in with Membership Renewals CNC Rescue Donation 15 CNC Newfs 16 Can You Help Design Tee Shirts for the Club? 17 Abbey, My Dog 18 CNC November BOD Minutes CNC January BOD Minutes CNC Board of Directors 33 A Little Adieu CNC Committee Chairs 34 About CNC Bear Fare 35 CNC#Bear%Fare%%%%%%%%%%Issue#111%###########2015%%%%%

2 N E W F S C O O P S Carol Stultz and Hank Old Bays Potters Friend Hank aka: HANK Owners: Carol Stultz, Daniel Stultz, Sandra Stultz and Cindy Flowers January 15, 2015 Westminster, MD Annapolis Kennel Club, Inc. Hank won BEST OF WINNERS We are VERY proud of him! 2

3 N E W F S C O O P S Hayley at the Annapolis Kennel Club January 18,

4 N E W F S C O O P S Hayley at the Carroll Kennel Club January 15, Hayley is owned and loved by Kathy Havran and Debbie Thornton. 4

5 N E W F S C O O P S Old Bays Potters Friend Hank (call name: HANK) Owners: Carol Stultz, Dan Stultz, Sandra Stultz and Cindy Flowers on February 8th 2015, Hank won: 1st Place in 9-12 Month Class and WINNERS DOG (a MAJOR!!) at Maryland Kennel Club West Friendship, MD Howard County Fairgrounds Great job, Carol and Hank! 5

6 N E W F S C O O P S VN Ch Bear N Mind s Cover Girl, CD, WD1, WRD, DD1, CGC Bella received her 3rd leg to achieve her CDX title at the Cape Fear Dog Training Club trials on February, 21st! Owners: Debbie and Jeff Dennison Whether they win or lose, dogs are always good sports!! -Anonymous 6

7 Membership Applicants Presented to the CNC Board of Directors for Preliminary Approval January 7, 2015 Bridgette Lunsford & James Poff Arlington, VA Sponsor: Donna McConn Linda & Ralph Terracciano Theresa Chiotos Mat & Susan Snellings Elkton, MD Harpers Ferry, WV Virginia Beach, VA Sponsor: Judith Van Dyke Marshall February 18, 2015 Elizabeth & Josh Margolis Bethesda, MD Sponsor: Margaret Marcus Amy Czawlytho and Justin Higley Baltimore, MD Bob & Mary Kelty Catonsville, MD Sponsor: Judith Van Dyke Marshall 7

8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Newfoundland+Club+of+America+ Draft Test Premium Hosted by the Southeastern Newfoundland Club April 11 and 12, 2015 Two Tests/Two Days Judges: High Falls County Park 671 High Falls Rd. Seneca, SC Benita Edds and Ron Horn 615 May Apple Lane 588 S Gilpin Ct. Mars Hill, NC Greenwood Village, CO

9 C N C R E S C U E C H A I R The Year for Rescue Past and Future. By Donna McConn Rescue Chair 2014 was a busy year for Rescue. We dealt with 28 dogs. While this does not seem like a lot, it is for Newfoundlands. I have been involved with other Rescues and feel that we are very lucky we don t take in as many as others do. Many people do not understand what happens in Rescue from the initial contact about a dog in need to the adoption process. Every contact we get is not taken lightly. Our goal is to help the dog however we can. Our first question is, Why does this owner have to give up their dog(s)? For many, the reasons are financial. We have to dig deeper to determine if they might be able to keep their dog if it just a minor medical problem that they cannot afford. The OAR fund was developed for circumstances like this. Every circumstance is different. If the owner is not able to afford vet care because they lost their job and their dog needs vaccinations, the OAR fund can assist. The second question asked is, Who is the breeder? and Have you contacted them? While the better breeders will take their dogs back (many have this in their contract) others will not care and will not. Then we must find out more about the dog. We have a questionnaire we send out to be completed by the owner and we also spend time on the phone talking about the dog. We need to know the temperament of the dog. Some of the things we ask: Does the dog get along with other dogs? Has the dog been with cats? How about children and what ages? Then we have to know if the dog has any medical issues that need to be dealt with right away. These answers will assist us to putting the dog in a foster home. Once the dog is put into a foster home, it is provided with a check up from the veterinarian. All needed vaccinations are administered and the dog is evaluated for any medical issues. The dogs are also spayed or neutered. If there are any major health problems the CNC Board of Directors discuss the issues and determine if we should pursue further treatment. The foster home then evaluates the personality of the dog. They are given a questionnaire to complete over the next several weeks. We like to keep the dog in a foster home for about 2-3 weeks so we can properly access the dog. Most fosters have their dogs for an average of days. It all depends on age, temperament, training, medical, etc. In order for someone to adopt a dog they must complete an application. The application provides information about the applicants and their family (human and not). If we feel that they could be a good home, we then ask a volunteer (club member) to conduct a home visit. The home visit is to meet the family and determine whether they and their home would be a good fit for a Newfoundland. 9

10 The most important part is safety. They must have a safe environment for dogs. We will then match up the dog with applicants by having the applicants meet the dog and the foster. The foster has first right of refusal and will let me know if they think the family is a good match. We are very particular to try and make this match because we want everyone to be happy. If the match is not a good one, the dog will come back into Rescue. Rescue is one of the most difficult tasks in the club. It takes a lot of time and devotion. Each dog is important to us. From the initial contact to the adoption there is a lot of work that goes into the process. We rely on our volunteers to help make this process go smoothly. We are also looking for more members to assist. There are many opportunities to volunteer but one of the most needed are foster homes. We don t have very many of these. About 30% of our foster homes are failed fosters. This means that they end up adopting the dog that they foster. While this is wonderful, many times they won t or can no longer foster. They might be at their limit for the number of dogs in their household or the dog they adopted does not get along with other dogs well. Then we are looking for another foster home to replace that one. Fostering is difficult for some because they have trouble giving up a dog. I completely understand this as I have four failed fosters myself! My Newfoundland was my first foster from CNC Rescue and I was looking for a new home for him. The longer he stayed the closer I got to him and the more I loved his personality. So, I finally decided he was the right match for me. My goal in fostering was to adopt a Newfoundland and that is how I got started with our club. I became a member just so I could foster. I never thought that I would end up being the Rescue chair. I just wanted to adopt a Newfoundland! Donna and Chance at last year s CNC picnic. 10

11 Chance pulling his cart If you can assist Rescue with any of these tasks, please contact me: Fostering even if you have certain requirements only female dogs, only young or old dogs, etc. Transporting dogs this can be from a give up home or shelter to a foster home or from a foster home to a veterinarian. Home Visits for potential adopters. We provide the guidance and paperwork to complete. Evaluating potential dogs to come into Rescue this can be at someone s home or in a shelter. Events we will do four events this year to promote Rescue. Train assisting a foster home with training the dog. This could be leash training, learning to go for car rides, or working with basic commands. Grooming you don t need to be a professional! Some fosters just need help with baths and brushing. For all of the above opportunities (except fostering) please let me know how far you will be willing to drive to assist. Rescue will be looking for more events to participate in to promote adoption. If you know of an event in your area that you think will be beneficial for us to be involved in please let me know. Last but not least I would like to thank and recognize two people that have been a big help for me. Bob and Anne Blaicher have taken on the responsibility for all of the paperwork for Rescue. They handle all of the veterinarian accounts, expenses for Rescue and work with our Treasurer and myself to make sure we do things correctly. They also have done a lot of transports for us this past year. 11

12 Feel free to contact me directly to discuss anything about Rescue. If you have contacted me previously about volunteering please do so again. Situations change and I like to hear from our volunteers yearly so I will know what you can or cannot still do. If you have any friends or relatives that want to volunteer, they do need to become a club member to do so. My contact information is: colonialnewfsrescue@gmail.com or via phone at (cell). Donna Chance, just lov in the snow!! 12

13 Thank You for Your Generous Donations Sent with Membership Renewals Rescue Fund Michael & Susan Acosta Leslie & Bennett Alford, In loving memory of Sweet Dexter. Forever loved and in the hearts of Kathy Hamilton and Cindy Flowers. Katie Amundson Anonymous, In memory of Baloo. Chuck & Cookie Basham Robert & Anne Blaicher, In memory of our beloved Bailey Bear. Michelle & Dan Blumhagen John & Cathy Borklund Linda & Ray Boswell, In memory of The General, owned by Carol, Dan and Sandra Stultz. Kim & Chris Briggs MichaeL Brown Arthur & Angela Brummer, In honor of Dwight & Christine Gorsuch. Jennie Bryl, In memory of Darwin Briggs. Joseph & Patricia Budzynski Jeff & Jeddie Busch, In honor of Max. Kevin & Sharon Carlton Russell & Ann Corbett Janet Cornett Jerry & Nancy Dickens Bernie & Cathy Donnelly Lucy Albert & David Drucker Kathy & Robert Emery Ann Farese, In memory of Chesapeake & Sydney. Wendy & Peter Flerlage John & Cindy Flowers, In memory of Juli & John Paladino s Newf Kasey. Margaret Focarino & William Roege Rhonda Fox & Michael Jones Kathleen Fromme, In memory of Andrew Fromme. Julie Gable & Gabor Adamovics Jim & Susan Garrett Craig & Tracy Guthery Maida & Malcolm Gutterman, In memory of Tuxedo. Kathy Havran Jim & Judy Henry Ronald & Linda Hochstein, In memory of Hannah. Hilary Hyland, In memory of Ethie (Miss Mouse). Kris & Jerry Jirgl Zachary & Kara Karr, Thank you Montgomery Animal Hospital. Paul & Carole Katinas 13

14 Thank You for Your Generous Donations Sent with Membership Renewals Rescue Fund continued Craig & Marcia Katz Lynette & Eric Kaufold Thomas & Carol Keightley Virginia Kelly, In memory of all my wonderful Newfs. Dennis & Anna Klein Charles & Sherry Lane, In memory of Ch. Welcove s Sea Tug of Espen. Lisa Lathrop Jeffrey Lembke & Maureen Kane, In memory of Chesapeake. Sandy Lewis & Ralph Grier Margaret & Brad Marcus Peggy McBride Paula McPherson Erin Murphy & John O Neill, In memory of Katie, our 1 st Newfoundland. Deborah & Steven Nelson Lucy & David Ordoobadi, In memory of Bumpo & Daisy. Juli & John Paladino, In memory of Kasey, our 1 st Newf, to Karen & Gene Parry Heather Perkin Jessica Regan, In honor of JoAnn Regan. Dan & Cheryl Rosen Richard & Karen Russell Timothy & Patricia Schlitt Christie Smith Michael Smith Gordon & Gina SongerPatricia & David Stack, In loving memory of Calza, Brad Cole s Newf. Carlton & Molly Standish, In honor of Cindy Flowers and thanks from Rudd & Hagrid Gina & Mike Stanford, In honor of Ollie (Ollie Lollie), the most amazing Newf & caregiver. Chuck & Kimberly St. Clair Richard & Jackie Takacs David & Sandra Tancreti Delma & Donald Taylor, In memory of Sun Valley Benedetto (Ben), Patrice Thomas & Ira Rheingold Stephen Thomas George & Lisa Turner Elaine & Dick Vande Hei Kathy D. Weber, Thanks to all CNC Rescue volunteers for saving and loving the Newfs who need help. Leslie Mary Wells, Thanks to Karen Parry who helps Claire de Lounne Song-Of-The South with every issue, question and praiseworthy thought a Newfie can have 1,000 miles away. Love, Claire, and xxoo to Chris & Dwight. Scott & Cheryl Wingate 14

15 Thank You for Your Generous Donations Sent with Membership Renewals Working Activities Fund John and Cathy Borklund Kevin & Sharon Carlton John & Cindy Flowers, In honor of my first Newf, Betty. Julie Gable & Gabor Adamovics Paul & Carole Katinas Virginia Kelly, In memory of all my wonderful Newfs. Dennis & Anna Klein Erin Murphy & John O Neill, In memory of Hoover, our 2 nd Newfoundland David & Sandra Tancreti Trophy Fund John and Cathy Borklund Kevin & Sharon Carlton John & Cindy Flowers, Thanks to Kathy Hamilton for chairing Specialty Trophies. Julie Gable & Gabor Adamovics Paul & Carole Katinas David & Sandra Tancreti CNC Rescue Thanks! Cindy Flowers! for her! $50 donation in Honor of! "Anya" Meyers 15

16 C N C N E W F S This is Santana the Nana and his charge, Emmeline Vogt. --John and Cathy Borklund 16

17 CNC needs your help!!!!! Tee Shirts Show off your favorite Newf with a new tee shirt design. CNC is reaching out to Newf lovers for new designs for club Tee Shirts. The designs can be large or small, suitable for hats or Tee Shirts. We use the silk screening process for the Tee Shirts and embroidery for small designs such as baseball caps. All that is required is the concept----because an artist can do the final artwork! The current designs are mostly Water Rescue and Drafting themes. It would be nice to have something for Newf Rescue and for people who foster Newfs. Designs could also just have a cute Newf saying, like the Answer Tee-shirt (see below.)! Remember to include all the Newfs-----Black, Landseer, and Brown.! If your design is selected, you will receive a free shirt! Tee shirt designs for this year have already been chosen. We will offer Baseball caps, Ski caps and Denim shirts, along with the Tee Shirts. There have been several requests for 3XL, so limited amounts have been ordered. In addition, several items will feature a Brown Newf. A special thank you to all volunteers who worked so hard to create the existing tee shirt designs, which everyone has enjoyed and loved! Please send ideas to: cookiebasham@gmail.com Snail mail: Cookie Basham 7411 Georgetown Court McLean, VA

18 Abbey, My Dog Our 12 year-old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my four-year old daughter Meredith, was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could, so she dictated these words: Dear God, Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in Heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her, You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her. Love, Meredith We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith, and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then, Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to Heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter-box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet? I told her that I thought He had. Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, To Meredith, in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers titled, When a Pet Dies. Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey and Meredith, and this note: Dear Meredith, Abbey arrived safely in Heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in Heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by. Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day. Remember that I love you very much. By the way, I'm easy to find; I am wherever there is love. Love, God 18

19 November 19, 2014 Teleconference, 7:30 P.M Meeting called to order at 7:33 P.M. Present: Dwight Gorsuch (DG), Chuck Basham (CB), Judy Van Dyke, Dotty Hudson (DH), Cathy Borklund (CLB), Kathy Paxton (KP), Dave Rothschild (DR), Donna McConn (DMC), Rose Miller (RM)-arrived 7:51 PM Guest: Julia Sharkey President, Dwight Gorsuch Review Minutes from October 22, 2014 A motion was made (KP) to accept the October 2014 BOD Minutes as written and place a copy into Bear Fare. Motion Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Officer Reports: Treasurer Report Judy Van Dyke Checking account balance as of November 19, 2014: $19,320 We have five CDs = $51,024 Received $8, Cashier s Check from NCA to be put into fixed term CD Checks and debit card payments $100 and over from October 22 November 18, 2014: 10/22 Rescue, Fletcher expenses /28 Vet Vision, Rescue, Sam /4 Airpark, Rescue, Fletcher /6 Annual insurance 1, /7 Animal Medical Center, (debit card) /7 Water test, reimburse expenses /12 Water test, reimburse supplies /18 Regional, reimburse sweeps awards Motion to accept the Treasurer Report (KP), Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Motion to accept all Checks, Credit and Debit Card Payments $100 and over (KP); Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Corresponding Secretary Cathy Borklund Three donations this month. o Two to Rescue o One for $100 for the 2015 Water Test. Katana Recording Secretary Dotty Hudson 112 Ballot have been received for the election. That is 45% of Membership. Final 134, which is 55% Committee Reports: 2014 NCA Specialty Kathy Paxton As of 11/17/2014 the National funds are at $10, Deficit has been reported to NCA Report will be completed after holidays. Jim Wasson to assist. Awards Cindy Flowers and John Borklund Response needed of any awards to Cindy by November 21,

20 John to present in Williamsburg. CNC Nomination Committee Rose Miller A motion to dissolve this ad hoc committee was made (KP). Motion Second (DH). Without objection, the motion passed. Greg Strong Seminar Rose Miller Greg Strong Handling Seminar date is Feb 28 and March 1, Prince William County Fairgrounds. Event up on Face book. o Location changed to get a larger event. o Have indoor rest rooms, table-chairs and heat. Snow Date: Greg and Facility can accommodate. This will explained in the flyer. Members get first on participation-open date one week. Then after Open dates everyone will be placed in a lottery. o Room for tons of spectators. Here are the estimated costs for the Handling Seminar: Greg - Seminar Fee $2,000 o Hotel, mileage, food for 2 $ 500 (est.) o PWC Building /heat/chairs/tables $1,500 o Food $1,000 (est.) o Ribbons/prizes $ 100 o Insurance costs $ 500 (est.) $5,600 Projected Income: o Working Participant $2 25 X 25 = $ 5,625 o Audit Participant $1 25 X 50 = $ 6,250 (we can fit more if more enter!) $11, 875 Projected profit $ 6,275 or approx. $ 3,000 per club. Last time with a smaller venue we realized somewhere around $1, 3 00 per club. Costs for hotel, mileage, food and insurance are estimated based on my recollection from last time. With the larger venue we can have more observers (more than the 30 we had before) and more than 50. I used 50 as an estimate on what we can expect. We provide the 2 day seminar, breakfast and "quality" lunch. PVSSC has a PA system we can use. We will need volunteers, who get to see the seminar for free. Motion made (KP) to move forward with the plans for the Greg Strong two-day seminar. Second (DR). Motion carries with no objections. Legislative Affairs Anne French DMC will contact a member to see if they would like to take the position in Membership Judy Van Dyke Membership Applicants Presented to the Board of Directors for Preliminary Approval: Lorri & Mike Fabling, Virginia Sponsor: Judith Van Dyke Charles McL. Hadley, III, Maryland Sponsor: Donna McConn Kelly Smith, Maryland Sponsor: Peggy Darling 20

21 A motion to grant preliminary approval to the applicant (KP). Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. A motion to publish in the next Bear Fare ; then wait 30 days for full Membership. (CB) Second (DH). Without objection, the motion passed. OAR Fund Judy Van Dyke, Kathy Paxton, Donna McConn No new donations in October per JVD. NENC has a 501C Fund like our Oar Fund. They will send their criteria to our committee to review process. Report on Cassie: The owner of Cassie (8 year old female) phoned me to give her up due to skin issues that he could no longer afford to care for. We set up an appt. for her to see Dr. Kable at Airpark and paid for this and her meds with the OAR fund. The owner has had her since a pup. He lost his job and only has PT work now. Kathy Paxton: o Met Bill Schick today (Wednesday, November 5, 2014) at Airpark this was the O.A.R. female Newf with the skin issues. Very, very sweet girl. o She is 8 years 1 month old, spayed; pictures from 18 months ago show a typical, cute, hairy Newf. o Truly complex issues as her problems probably are not a singular diagnosis. o She has infected ears cytology both rods & cocci, = antibiotic resistant and possibly later a o Culture & sensitivity the wait is deliberate as she may wind up on an antibiotic for her skin o Rear muscle atrophy profound! Not on any heartworm preventative, and grossly underweight o o Skin cytology both yeast and bacteria Entropian, bi-lateral, but this may clear when skin clears (might) tear test normal no dry eye, so she isn't in much discomfort right now. o Treatment and Tests: o BNT treatment both ears o Blood for snap heartworm test negative yeah!! o Blood for thyroid (MI) o Blood for chem. panel (full) and stool (she cooperated :-) o Panacure, 5 days (giardia), 21 days later 5 days (hook) o 6 months Sentinel o If her liver values are normal she can begin on an oral antifungal which also is an antibiotic (maybe help with ears) o He has my & is to send me phone number of pharmacy for meds (generic) o He is to continue baths benzoyl peroxide every other day and to leave ears alone o If she needs thyroid meds (generic) same pharmacy for Bill won't hear for about a week. o Her owner has really tried just think he really wasn't receiving the best of veterinary advice and don't think he has had much experience with 'vet things'. And, she is such a true, sweet Newf! Even a stinky as she is Smile o Laid back YES! but, can come alive to play when another dog is present. Likes other dogs, has been around kids I have no idea of ages. Didn't want to get too specific with my just chatting questions. o Dr Kable will call with blood work tomorrow thyroid next week. o Dr. Kable was with us for a tad over 1 1/2 hours and did his usual thorough job. 21

22 November 8, KP He called, blood work came back she has now started on the anti-fungal meds Believe we established at a Board Meeting Judy would contact Lezli & Bennett to let them know how, with the O.A.R. Fund, we were able to help a very sweet Newf. Oar Fund Cases (DR) The CNC BoD appointed Kathy Paxton as the Point Person for all OAR Fund Dogs. She will collect all information which includes diagnosis and interviews on Newf and Family and present findings to the BoDs to make decisions. Regional and Supported Entries Cindy Flowers Per DG the event was very successful. Will get a report at next meeting. Rescue Donna McConn Fletcher has kennel cough o See if he got it by shot or nasal, then new people know he needs the opposite type. Fletcher had shot; next time needs Nasal for Bordatella. This month no new rescues were brought in. But Rescue is getting busy. Updates on fosters/adoptions: Barefoot/Bear - He is now with another family. He is doing well and getting a lot of attention in this home. Still no interest in adoption. Sampson is still at Donnas and will need one more follow up appointment with the surgeon next week. He has been posted on the website. Fletcher had the appointment at VOSM but we have not yet received anything in writing. The surgeons decided that they would not recommend surgery at this point. We do have a club member that is interested in adopting. Dunkin is now at Donnas until a new foster home can be found. He is doing well and will be put on the website this week. He is a young 9 year old that gets along well with other dogs but cannot be cats. We had one private adoption this month. We have not heard back from the owner wanting to surrender his 8-9 year old female with skin issues. Once again we are having issues getting foster homes for these dogs. While we have some new foster homes not all of them can take any dog. Keep in mind that most of the dogs we have been getting in have some type of issue. Here is an example of the recent ones: Barefoot frequent urination & stairs; Sampson eye surgery and a handful; Dunkin no cats. Some of the foster homes we had previously have not stepped up to foster again. They have other dogs now or their schedules have changed and can no longer help. Donna will take dogs that have issues (behavior or medical) but will not always have room. Donna needs all of the BODs assistance to find more foster homes. Out of the recent pleas for help we only got about 3 responses. It is very sad that a club our size does not have more people that will step in and help. The emergency situation with the Dodd s was good example of the lack of support. Several members even have kennels that could have temporary housed these dogs instead of taking them to outside kennel. Rescue is a big part of this club and the support network of the members is not there. Donna has recruited several volunteers to join the club just for that. Not all can foster but will help with transports and other needs. KP would like to speak with any perspective adopters of Fletcher, so they are not surprised by his condition. BoD Approved. 22

23 Resident Agent Jim Wasson BoD received new paperwork on Insurance to review prior to the meeting. We have a Binder $1500 plus tax and fees for a total of $1645 Ratification of Insurance Renewal with Great American Insurance o Motions to approve the new Insurance Contracts for CNC as previously review by s. (DG/CB). Motion Carries. BoD has separate policy for Directors and Officers Liability which renews every two years. o This bonds club officers. Sunshine Chris Gorsuch Cards went out to several members. Ways and Means Cookie Basham/Kathy Paxton Cookie will be at Williamsburg selling CNC merchandise. Website Chuck Basham Up to date. Williamsburg Annual Membership Luncheon and Parade Dotty Hudson/Cathy Borklund A Storybook Christmas, Saturday, December 6, 2014 Parade, Hotel and Caterer set. Given more time for responses for lunch. Will have our number in parade by Thanksgiving. Then will send flyer of rules, map, etc. to membership. Working Dog Julia Sharkey Water Dog o Attached is the tentative water training; water workshop and water test schedule at Codorus for next summer. Starting immediately after our Water Test in August, Kandy Adams worked with the Codorus Staff and the Keystone Portuguese Water Dog Club to create this schedule that is agreeable to both clubs and the Park. o Water Training starts in May o Water Test is August 22-23, Motion to approve the 2015 Working Dog Schedule and Formal Workshop (CB), Second (KP). Without objection, the motion passed. Draft Dog o Nov 9 for an informal draft workshop had nice participation of 7-8 Teams. Got everyone into a cart. o Christie is offer up her place again for another workshop in the future. o Scott Rainey is looking at Fall 2015 for Draft Test. o NCA has new title of Draft Excellence " People will be exposed to this testing at the NCA National. Julie putting schedule for January meeting. New Business: Award/scholarship for any young club members working Newfies. (DH). i. Will discuss in February 2015 BoD meeting to develop a criterion. Christmas Tree Pull consider for 2015 Next meeting will be January 10, 2015, at Fredericksburg Conference Center in conjunction with Dog Show. Motion to adjourn at 9:15 PM. (KP/CB) 23

24 Meeting called to order at 11:06 A.M. January 10, 2015 Board of Directors Meeting Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center 11:00 A.M. Present: Dwight Gorsuch (DG), Chuck Basham (CB), Dotty Hudson (DH), Kathy Paxton (KP), Dave Rothschild (DR) and Donna McConn (DMC) Absent: Judy Van Dyke, Cathy Borklund Guest: Brad Cole; Julia Sharkey and Erin Murphy President, Dwight Gorsuch Open Meeting Review Minutes from November 19, 2014 Meeting and December 14, 2014 meeting. # A motion was made (KP) to accept the November 2014 BOD Minutes as written and place a copy into Bear Fare. Motion Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. # A motion was made (KP) to accept the December 2014 BOD Minutes as written. Motion Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Officer Reports: Corresponding Secretary Report Cathy Borklund, no report Recording Secretary Dotty Hudson, no report Treasurer Report Judy Van Dyke Checking account balance as of January 8, 2015: $11, o We have five CDs = $59, (includes new CD, $8,804.45, from NCA for future Natl. Specialty) Checks and debit card payments $100 and over from November 19, January 8, 2015: 11/19 Regional Spec. hospitality /19 ballot supplies /3 Airpark Animal Hospital, rescue-cassie /3 Rescue - Dunkin /3 Rescue Barefoot, Sampson, Dunkin 1, /3 New Spider Web, shirts to sell at Williamsburg /4 Blue Ridge Vet, rescue Barefoot, Duncan /8 La Quinta, room rental, Annual meeting/lunch (debit card) /12 Encore, catering, Williamsburg lunch /15 Rescue Sampson and Duncan /17 Prairie Dog Pottery, annual awards Williamsburg /18 CARE Vet Center (debit card)-fletcher 1, /18 Accuconference (debit card) /22 CARE Vet Center (debit card)-fletcher /22 CARE Vet Center (debit card)-fletcher /6 Airpark Animal Hospital /7 Blue Ridge Vet # Motion to accept the Treasurer Report (KP), Second (DR). Without objection, the motion passed. 24

25 # Motion to accept all Checks, Credit and Debit Card Payments $100 and over (KP); Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Income Expense Report o Books need to be reviewed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28 by Judy Van Dyke and two members (not Associate) who are not Board Members. Don and Julie Sharkey volunteered. Final Report due to the Bod by February 28, Committee Reports: 2014 National Specialty - Kathy Paxton/Don Sharkey # Motion to dissolve the AD HOC Committee of the 2014 National Specialty (DH), Second (DR). Without objection, the motion passed. # Motion to establish the Ad HOC Committee of the 2014 National Specialty for the 2015 calendar year and renew with same committee Chairpersons (DH), Second (DMC). Without objection, the motion passed NCA Specialty (NENC) Mary Jane Spackman is the Chairperson from CNC to handle Regional Obedience Trials. Contact Donna Thibault for NENC. to CNC membership sent out January 6 for Health Challenge Silent Auction (May 4-9) from Kathy Hamilton. Auction will benefit the Health Challenge at the National in Rhode Island. Colonial!Newfoundland!Club!will!be!hosting! a!ringside!silent!auction!to!benefit!the!health!challenge!at!the!national!specialty!in! Rhode!Island.!Kathy!Hamilton!is!collecting!auction!donations!over!the!next!months.!! Kathy Hamilton also looking for Volunteers to man the booth in Rhode Island. CNC will supply a First Place Trophy (purchase one print) for the Maturity Class at this year s National. # Motion to approve $500 for print and frame for the First Place Trophy for Maturity Class at 2015 National by CNC (DH), Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Awards Cindy Flowers and John Borklund John takes over this committee in Annual Awards Report submitted by Cindy Flowers o CNC members earned 62 new AKC/NCA titles from November 1, 2013 October o 31, Each dog earning one or more new title received a certificate and a pottery plate by Prairie Dog Pottery with the logo shown below. Many thanks to cochair, John Borklund, for presenting the awards at the CNC Annual Banquet in December. In 2015, we would like to challenge every CNC member to explore earning an AKC or NCA title with their dog. The training you do towards earning that title will continue to strengthen the bond you have with your dog. A good way to get started is to prepare and take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. For more information go to: Review of criteria for Junior Award to be reviewed at next meeting. Discussion to have Annual Award Ceremony in conjunction with Regional (discussed during Regional Topic) Bear Fare Janet Phares For 2014 Bear Fare has been published twice a season -early spring, spring, early summer, summer, early fall, fall, etc. Due to personal issue, Janet would like the BOD to find a replacement for her as Editor/Publisher. 25

26 As for making the job easier/better members other than Brad writing about events would be really helpful and I don t know what else we can do to encourage members to send in their pictures. They are either interested or willing, or they are not! BoD decided each Chairperson of an Event will be require to write (or assign someone to write) an article on their activities for Bear Fare. Brown Bag Peggy Darling I will accept gifts, gift cards etc at anytime for the upcoming auctions by or mail. First Brown Bag auction will be in August at Water Test Club Photographer Brad Cole, no report CNC Logo Dotty Hudson Will review submissions at February meeting. Education Brenda McKeel, no report Face book Dotty Hudson/Donna McConn/Brad Cole/Alice Harwell 1,267 likes and Donna and Dotty respond to messages received on Face book Our posts include: o CNC News, Rescues and upcoming events/nca, Charitable Trust; Juniors/Regional Clubs and Canadian Newf Clubs/Local Canine Magazines in our region o Health Sites " Newfoundland Forelimb Anomaly/NCA and AKC Health Challenge/ASPCA Poison Control o Interests " Amazing 8(Newf team from Colorado)/Italian SICS Squadron (helicopter newfs)/cgc; TDI, Canine Water Sports o Pictures of all events. Fall Fun Day Chuck Basham Down Park in Pasadena, MD Date needs to be set. Greg Strong Seminar-Rose Miller Greg Strong Handling Seminar dates are Feb 28 and March 1, Prince William County Fairgrounds. Event up on Face book. of flyer went to membership on January 3, Copy is on CNC Website. Grooming Seminar Cindy Flowers If the board approves, I would like to offer the following service to in 2015 to benefit CNC Rescue or the OAR Fund. Proposal: o Cindy Flowers would like to offer private grooming lessons throughout the year at her home. o Cost is $20 per hour for CNC members and $25 for non-members. People interested would need to contact Cindy to schedule. o Session would be an hour or more of private grooming and trimming instruction. Learn techniques on how to keep your Newf looking and feeling good and your home cleaner. o Get answers to your grooming questions: BOD concern if Cindy gets overwhelmed with request. How can we assist? Legislative Affairs Bernie Donnelly First meeting is January 11 th. Bernie is in touch with the Mariane Herndon, President of VFDCB. Membership Judy Van Dyke/Margaret Marcus Margaret will take over this committee in 2015 The Membership Chair received 31 requests for Membership from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014: 17 Family, 11 Individual, and 3 Associate. 26

27 Renewals were mailed to each member in August per CNC By-Laws. The collection results: Dues $5,680 Working Fund Trophy Fund Rescue Fund ,595 TOTAL $10, ,74 5 Membership Category: Household Members Votes Associate: Individual: Family: Lifetime: TOTALS The 2015 Membership Directories will be mailed in January Thirty days after publication in Bear Fare (per by-laws) each new member household will receive a welcome packet that includes a welcome letter, Membership Directory, copy of CNC Constitution and By-Laws, Membership Application form and a Club decal. The 2015 membership directories will be mailed to the NCA Regional Club Liaison and the VA Federation point of contact within one week of publication. Non-renewals: 36 memberships did not renew in 2014: 12 family, 7 individual, 5 associate. Based on a 267 membership total, 80 are members of the Newfoundland Club of America (30% of the membership). Here are the estimates of 2015 costs as a Membership Chair. Regardless of estimates, these supplies, printings, postage whatever the costs are required. Postage $300 Printing directories $450 Copying $200 Envelopes $90 Labels $45 Misc office supplies $50. Total $1,135 # A motion to approve $2000 for the 2015 Membership Committee and accept the expenses as they occur (KP). Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. From Margaret Marcus: Proposal: As the new Membership Chair, one of the first changes I will be making is how the membership directory is distributed. One of the problems with the current way we distribute the directory is that it is static and does not include any updates/changes or new members throughout the year. Members would need to print the updates in the newsletter and store them with the directory in order to have relatively up-to-date information. Another problem is that many people may not think to shred the old directory when they receive the new directory, posing a privacy concern. Switching the membership directory to an electronic format would provide club members up-to-date information year-round and save the club money. Now that the club members are accustomed to receiving the newsletter and club updates electronically, this would be an easy change to make. 27

28 My plan is to make the membership directory available this year in the form of a PDF file that can be accessed via a download link. The link would be mailed to club members and they could access the directory at any time for the most current and up-to-date information. This information would not be visible unless you had the link to the file. " BoD is concern over security issues on Directory being placed on CNC Website. CB will head to discuss with Membership Chair on process and bring info back to next meeting. " Also a concern for members who still need hard copies of Bare Fare and Directory. Membership Applicants Presented to the Board of Directors for Preliminary Approval " Bridgette Lunsford & James Poff, VA " Linda & Ralph Terracciano, MD " Theresa Chiotos, WV " Mat & Susan Snelling, VA # A motion to grant preliminary approval to the applicant (KP). Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. # A motion to publish in the next Bear Fare ; then wait 30 days for full Membership. (CB) Second (KP). Without objection, the motion passed. NCA Representative Chuck Basham NCA is review membership and looking for ways to increase membership and benefits. CB will have an sent to CNC Membership to get opinions and responses in the NCA Membership benefits. Oar Fund Judy Van Dyke, Kathy Paxton, Donna McConn Kathy is point person for this committee. Judy handles Funds. Need to establish policy/criteria for fund will be discussed in future meeting. Pancake Walk Trish Fornadley March 7, Tickets for breakfast at the door. Oregon Trail Nature Center, Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD Pancakes Breakfast at Lodge and then a with a 2 mile walk Draft Carts welcome Event posted on Face book. Need to get info out to membership. Property Don Sharkey, no report Publicity Alice Harwell, no report Regional and Supported Entries Cindy Flowers/Don Sharkey 2014 Specialty Chair Report submitted by Cindy Flowers o The Colonial Newfoundland Club NCA Regional Specialty was held in conjunction with the Middleburg Kennel Club all breed show on October 27, 2014 in Leesburg, Virginia. The specialty attracted 65 entries with 15 in Sweepstakes and 50 in the regular classes. In addition to the specialty, CNC supported the entry on Sunday. o After judging, we all gathered around Colonial Newfoundland Club s tent to eat and socialize for the rest of the afternoon. Many thanks to all our volunteers, with a special thank you to trophy chair, Kathy Hamilton, brown bag chair, Peggy Darling, and our wonderful hospitality chair, Trish Fornadley. o On Sunday, CNC held a supported entry in conjunction with the MKC all breed show on October 28, After judging CNC hosted an AKC Canine Good Citizen test run by Rose Miller. Many thanks to Rose, all the club members who helped at the test, and Kathy Paxton for ordering the beautiful ribbons awarded to participants that passed the test. 28

29 o On January 5, 2015 I received the following correspondence from Middleburg Kennel Club stating that the Middleburg Kennel Club will not be holding their all breed show in October 2015 Discussion is taking place for a 2015 Regional Chaired by Don Sharkey and Cindy Flowers Looking into a new venue for 2016 and possibly combine our awards ceremony with this regional. # A motion to have the Regional Committee re-evaluates time and location of regional /annual awards ceremony (DG) Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed. Rescue Donna McConn Written report on Fletcher received and place in file, no action needed Three new rescues were taken in December 2014: o Itzel: 3-year-old female from Culpeper County Shelter. She was an owner give up. She was spayed after coming into rescue. Her foster is adopting her. o Leo: 1 year old male from Culpeper County. He was neutered after coming into rescue and he also needed entropion surgery. This was done. His eyes had been very irritated. He is with a foster in Baltimore. He has separation issues and needs training. o Fenway: 2-year-old female from Chesapeake shelter. Her second owner passed away. She was a private adoption to this owner through us. She had a surgery for forelimb anomaly when she was 4 months old. Her second owner spayed her. She needs to have her leg x-rayed to see what the growth plates look like. KP is going to o have Dr. Kable look at her. Will need a volunteer to transport her there. Updates on fosters/adoptions: Barefoot/Bear: Nothing has changed. Should remain at foster for the remainder of his life. Sampson/Sam: He was adopted Fletcher: Doing better. Has follow up x-ray mid February. Will be ready again for adoption after recovery Dunkin: He was adopted. Senna: Was adopted. We had calls on 2 more potential give-ups in December. Cassie will be seen once more at Airpark for a follow up with her skin issues. This will be covered under the OAR fund. Appointment is for January 2015 with veterinarian. Rescue started off 2014 with 6 rescues still in foster care from This past year of 2014 was an unusual one for rescue. Usually the majority of rescues are brought into CNC to be fostered. This year we were able to adopt more out privately. The majority of the dogs had medical issues. In total we handled 28 dogs in Newfs were taken into CNC Rescue. Out of the 13, 4 had to be spayed/neutered, 1 had two eye surgeries and 1 has a bone deformity. A senior male (10) and a female both had severe skin issues. 11 dogs were adopted privately. 1 owner found a home for her dog on her own. 2 owners kept their dogs after CNC Rescue assisted through the OAR Fund. A shelter adopted out 1 dog with our assistance. 1 dog went back to the breeder. Of the 6 rescues that came in 2013 all were adopted out in We still have 4 of the 13 that were brought in this year. 1 is 10 years old, 1 is the dog with the leg issue, and 2 came in recently. 29

30 We held two events this year to promote rescue and the club. Look for more events in Reston Pet Fiesta in Reston, Virginia Shepherdstown Dog Fest in Shepherdstown, West Virginia This was the first year we posted pictures of the rescues up for adoption on our website. As we are very particular in placing the dogs we do not want people to shop for a dog. The pictures did promote more interest and only a couple of calls specific to a particular dog. Even though a large part of our Rescue Service is collecting applications, placing of Newfs-in Need with a family that matches their needs, accounting, networking and the general management of the program, there are many other activities that are performed with the assistance of club members: Fostering dogs Transporting dogs Behavioral counseling Counseling on how to find a good breeder Medical issues on Newfs General questions on the breed Home checks for adopting families Assessment on Newfs that are to come into the Rescue Service. Advising of Newfs in Need in their areas Accepting donations/memorials and writing hand written thank you notes This year we added 2 new volunteer positions to assist rescue. Records Coordinator Bob Blaicher: This position assists the Rescue Chair with handling all documents and expenses pertaining to rescue. Bob is new to CNC but has a vast knowledge of the breed and also has record keeping experience. Bob and his wife Anne started helping rescue by transporting dogs. Volunteer Coordinator Peggy Darling: This position assists the Rescue Chair with promoting volunteer help for rescue and coordinates home visits, transports and shelter checks. Peggy has been a CNC member for many years and has volunteered for various club activities and positions. I want to thank all of the volunteers for helping Rescue. I am extremely grateful for those members fostering and transporting dogs throughout the year. Rescue is a tremendous job and without the help of others it could not be done. Discussion on need for Lyme shots (3 yr vaccine) given to rescued Newfs. # A motion to add Lyme shots to the list of general shots and care for Rescued Newfs (DH), Second (DR). Without objection, the motion passed. Rescue Activities Donna Mc Conn, Dave Rothschild Reston Pet Fiesta Dave Rothschild with Chair event Warranton Dog Days Donna Mc Conn will chair event. This takes place in Aug-Sept. Fredericksburg Pet Event Donna will Chair, takes place in September Looking for an addition event in Maryland suburb for Christmas Tree Pull-Dave Rothschild will research. Resident Agent Jim Wasson CNC liability insurance will be renewed again in Oct 2015 (annual renewal). Bonding Insurance, which renews every 3 years, will be renewed by 1 Sep Effort to obtain accident insurance to cover volunteers is still in the works. Our insurance agent is searching other companies that may be able to provide coverage at a 30

31 significantly cheaper price than the prohibitively expensive proposal received about 2 months ago. Obtaining certificate of insurance coverage for the upcoming Greg Strong Seminar Spring Fun Day Chuck and Cookie Basham Chuck and Cookie agree to handle event. Sunshine Chris Gorsuch. KP will send final design of Pet Sympathy cards received and sent Ways and Means Cookie Basham/Kathy Paxton Need a Creative Director will discuss in next meeting. Website Chuck Basham Review effectiveness of having Rescues on CNC Website. to broadcast to CNC Membership to be sent. Responses to go back to CB. Williamsburg Parade and Membership Meeting Cathy Borklund/Dotty Hudson approx $350 in Brown Bag Festive lunch with Virginia Flair. CNC picked up $10 of cost per person. Rainy weather held out. Second place trophy (twice in three years!) Member s costumes were great. Congratulations to o First of cart was the Rainey s and Winslow as The Grinch Stole Christmas o Walker was Paula McPherson and Bella. Cathy and Dotty agree to Chair event for 2015 Working Dog Julia Sharkey Proposed Calendar: o Informal Draft Workshop: March 28. March 29 as inclement weather date. Charge $10.00 At Christie Smith s o o o o Codorus Water Training Dates: These will be 2 hours sessions " May 16-17; " June (Water Workshop Proposed Dates) and June " July 11-12; " August 1-2; 15-16, " Kandi Adams/Virginia Kelly has scheduled the use of Codorus. " Need Instructors for Codorus for Water Test (Codorus) " September " From Karen Bysol : I have sent two judges acceptance forms to Sue Marino and Keith Mallinson from my work . The test is August I will send out s to potential committee members in the new year. Draft Workshop " October 2-4 " Julia and Christie Smith are putting a plan together for a Second Draft Workshop. " Request we ask Judges we had an agreement with for Fall 2014 canceled event to see if they will do in Draft Test " November 7-8 or " Scott and Teresa Rainey are willing to serve as CNC 2015 Draft Test Chair and Test Secretary " A new Test Site has not been secured. Scott is currently evaluating three potential historic sites. Mt. Vernon 31

32 Gunston Hall River Farm " Sue Mendleson and Todd Bennett, last year s planned judges expressed their willingness to be CNC s 2015 Draft Test judges. However, both Mendleson and Bennett are partner judges. CNC will need at least one mentor judge to conduct the new Draft Dog Excellent Test. The advance draft test must be separate from the regular test, but it can be on the same day. It appears we will need some additional materials/equipment for the advanced test. Motion to adjourn at 1:16 PM. (DG/DR) It all depends on your perspective!!! Pet dogs shed Show dogs blow coat. Pet dogs come into heat Show dogs come into season. Pet dogs trot..show dogs move. Pet dogs stand.show dogs stack. Pet dogs get a bath Show dogs are groomed. Pet dogs get a treat Show dogs bait. Pet dogs raid the garbage Show dogs exhibit a natural tendency for scent articles. Pet dogs jump the fence..show dogs demonstrate natural athletic ability. Pet dogs poop Show dogs relieve themselves. Pet dogs bark at other dogs Show dogs express excitement before showing. Pet dogs are nervous Show dogs are worried. 32

33 CNC B OA R D O F D I R E C T O R S President Dwight Gorsuch Vice-President Chuck Basham Treasurer Judith Van Dyke Marshall Corresponding Secretary Cathy Borklund Recording Secretary Dotty Hudson Members at Large Donna McConn Kathy Paxton Dave Rothschild A Little Adieu This is my last issue as Bear Fare editor. Six years ago, when I took over this position, I had no idea how rewarding it would be. Like many CNC members, I am not a breeder and I have never shown a dog. Watching Water Rescue inspires me, Draft Work fascinates me but, I have never participated in either. However, I have loved and rescued many Newfs, and I wanted to contribute something to the breed and this club. By trying to do that, I discovered an unexpected dividend. Every month, my In-Box has been filled with marvelous pictures of Newfoundland dogs and their owners---participating in and doing the most splendid things! Receiving all of your ideas, articles, pictures, tips, recipes, suggestions and help has been a joy and an inspiration to me. Thank you. Bringing the newsletter from print to a digital format has been a challenge and an education! Through it all, Judy Van Dyke Marshall, Jim Wasson, Chuck Basham, Rose Miller and Dotty Hudson have given me the benefit of their time, patience, advice, guidance and proofreading skills; I thank them for all they have done. Thanks also, to Brad Cole, who has unfailingly offered his write-ups and superb pictures of CNC events. My very best to everyone---it has been a privilege. Janet CNC#Bear%Fare%%%%%%%%%%Issue#111%###########2015%%%%%

34 CNC C O M M I T T E E C H A I R S Awards Kandy Adams Brown Bag Raffles Peggy Darling Club Photographer Brad Cole Education Brenda McKeel Facebook Dotty Hudson Donna McConn Brad Cole Legislative Affairs Lisa Lathrop Membership Margaret Marcus NCA/RCC Representative Cathy Borklund Publicity Alice Harwell Rescue Donna McConnn Resident Agent Jim Wasson Sunshine Chris Gorsuch Supported Entries/Regionals Cindy Flowers Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders Representative Bernie Donnelly Website Chuck Basham Working Dog Julia Sharkey Newsletter Editor Janet Phares Policy Kathy Paxton Property Don Sharkey 34