Newfspaper. President's Message. April Calendar

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate RSS View this email in your browser Newfspaper President's Message April 2017 A monthly publication dedicated to our members and their dogs. Brought to you by the Newfoundland Club of Northern California Calendar Guests are welcome at general meetings and all other events! NCA National Specialty April 10-15, 2017 Gleneden Beach, Oregon Contact: Kevin Gallagher The 2017 NCA National Specialty is rapidly approaching. It will be held at the Salishan Spa and Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach on the Oregon coast, which is a truly beautiful location. A website is available for the show, which includes the Information Packet -- You can access it through the National Specialty Information link on the NCA website. The show will include sweepstakes, conformation, obedience & rally, a draft test, and many other activities. We will offer several new optional titling obedience classes, including Preferred Novice, Preferred Open and Preferred Utility. These last three classes include lower jump heights and some other differences from the corresponding Regular Classes. (Check them out in the AKC Obedience Regulations.) If you would like to steward for obedience on either Tuesday or Wednesday, you can volunteer on the

Water Seminar Saturday June 3, 2017 Oak Beach, Folsom Lake contact Dawn Druge and Jennifer Larsen Annual Picnic Board/General Meeting Saturday June 24, 2017 Board 10 am/general 12pm Contact Lisa Lee & Patrick Benshoof Water Tests (early) Saturday & Sunday July 22-23, 2017 Folsom Lake contact Lynne Baker Water Tests (late) Saturday & Sunday Sept 9-10, 2017 Folsom Lake contact Lori Littleford Board/General Meeting Saturday September 30, 2017 Board 10 am/general 12pm Castro Valley, Hazel Jacoby's house Draft Tests (DD, TDD, and DDX) Sunday November 12, 2017 Lagoon Valley Park, Vacaville contact June Gibson Holiday Party/Board/General Meeting Saturday December 16, 2017 Board 10 am/general 12pm Vacaville, Gallagher's house Board/General Meeting Saturday January 20, 2018 website, or you can contact me (John Pearson) directly since I m the Obedience Chair. Also, a totally new event will be offered, the Iron Dog competition, which includes exercises from obedience, draft and water work. Good luck to all the participants, and many thanks to the long list of folks who are helping to make this show a success. The third and final Carting Seminar was held on March 11 at Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville. Cherrie Brown was in charge of this one, with help from several club members. Four beginner dogs, two intermediate dogs, and two draft-test prep entries (including a team) participated. I am a bit surprised that during this very wet season, we were able to have all three carting seminars without any rain-outs. These seminars, besides providing a training opportunity for anyone interested, also provide important fund-raising for this year s other working events. Thank you to all for supporting the seminars. NCNC will not have a Spring Draft Test this year, but there will be a draft test at the National Specialty in Oregon in April, 2017. Looking further ahead, NCNC plans to host a water work seminar on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Folsom Lake. Contact Dawn Druge or Jennifer Larsen, or check the Newfs Paper and website for information. The early Summer Water Test is scheduled at Folsom Lake on July 22-23, 2017. Each day will have a WD/WRD test, and Saturday will include WRDX, as well. Also, please mark your calendars for the Annual

Board 10 am/general 12pm Castro Valley, Hazel Jacoby's house Annual Meeting/Board/General Meeting Saturday Feb 24, 2018 Board 10 am/general 12pm TBD NCNC Picnic on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the San Leandro Marina Park. We have used this park very successfully several times now. Being right on the bay, the weather has been great. We will be at the larger Sea Gull area this year, so there will be lots of room for delicious BBQ food & drink, socializing, and various Newfy games and activities. Please plan to come, and bring your furry friends with you! Patrick Benshoof and Lisa Lee are again the Chairs, so let them know if you would like to help out. We have lots of activities planned for you and your dogs. As always, check the calendar section of the Newfs Paper or the NCNC website for more details. I hope to see you there! Have fun with your Newfs! ~ John Pearson, NCNC President Newfoundland Health and Rescue Dogs in Rescue Here is a status of the dogs currently in rescue: Ele 4 year old Brown female available

Board of Directors PRESIDENT John Pearson 408-286-1855 waterdog@ix.netcom.com VICE PRESIDENT Patti Sondgroth 530-809-1817 grannypat4@hotmail.com CORRESPONDING SECRETARY/ EDUCATION CHAIR Lynne Baker 530-587-5384 Noofmom@aol.com RECORDING SECRETARY Patrick Benshoof patrickbenshoof@att.net TREASURER Hazel Jacoby 510-582-9027 Treasurer@ncnc.org DIRECTORS Cathy Sayre 916-761-7190 bensayre1@att.net Dogs placed in their forever homes last month none If you have an interest in adopting a wonderful dog from rescue, please follow the procedure on our website newfhealthandrescue.org and send your application to Beth Mirsky. If you have adopted from us before, let Beth know that you are ready for another dog as your application should still be on file. Thank you for your support. NH&R Donations We would like to thank and acknowledge the following for their donations: Nancy & Stephen Mapes Rob & Robin Merritt SAVING ONE DOG WILL NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT SURELY FOR THAT ONE DOG, THE WORLD WILL CHANGE FOREVER. Carol Chew 916-740-2624 gchew@surewest.net Kathy Bracisco 707-696-4490 srengrtech@hotmail.com Committee Chairs

MEMBERSHIP Dick Heym 925-420-6501 DickHeym@comcast.net NEWFSPAPER Jennifer Larsen 530-758-1513 jboneslarsen@gmail.com RESCUE June Gibson 714-292-8461 jdgibson2525@att.net REGIONAL SPECIALTY Kathy Bracisco 707-696-4490 srengrtech@hotmail.com SHOW SUPPORT Pam Rubio 408-847-1641 pamelar@garlic.com Would You Consider a Donation? Visit the NH&R website, newfhealthandrescue.org, or you can send a check to: Hazel Jacoby 5514 Greenridge Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94552 EDUCATION NCNC BREEDERS LIST Lynne Baker 530-587-5384 Noofmom@aol.com WEBMASTER Kevin Gallagher 916-847-4906 kevaura@gmail.com PICNIC Patrick Benshoof & Lisa Lee SUNSHINE Janet Heym 925-420-6501 janetheym@comcast.com AWARDS BANQUET Dawn Druge & June Gibson WORKING DOG Cherrie Brown 707-449-4927 aukainewf@aol.com

LEGISLATION Walt Parsons waltparsons@gmail.com WAYS & MEANS TBD RECOGNITION GOLDEN GATE Summer Goodwin 831-338-1101 summernsantacruz@gmail.com NCA Links NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA RAFFLE AT THE WATER SEMINAR SATURDAY JUNE 3 at FOLSOM LAKE Please consider donating to this fundraiser for Working Dog. Water themed items would be great but not necessary. This event has a great turnout. Let's make this raffle the best ever! Please contact Lynne Baker, noofmom@aol.com or De Brilz, zekethezebra@yahoo.com 2017 NATIONAL SPECIALTY NCA MEMBERSHIP NEWFTIDE

News about the AKC Rally Program updates http://www.akc.org/events/rally/news-updates/

NCNC Board of Directors Meeting #2 Minutes

Saturday, February 25, 2017 Murillo s Restaurant, Vacaville, CA Call to order at 1:45pm Roll Call: President John Pearson (JP) Vice President Patti Sondgroth (PS) Corresponding Secretary Lynne Baker (LB) Recording Secretary Patrick Benshoof (PB) Treasurer Hazel Jacoby (HJ) Director Kathy Bracisco (KB) Director Carol Chew (CC) Director Cathy Sayre (CS) Motion : Suspend the normal rules, due to previous board meeting on the same day, and address the agenda previously distributed. Discussion: Motion to suspend the normal rules, due to previous board meeting on the same day, and address the agenda previously distributed by LB, 2 nd by HJ motion passed Approval of the minutes: No minutes to approve None published to approve. Officer Reports: President No report Vice President No report Corresponding Secretary No report Recording Secretary No report Treasurer Board approved to use debit card to pay banquet bill. Motion by CC, 2 nd by LB motion passed Committee Reports: Anything designated from morning meeting? Nothing to report Unfinished Business: Anything designated from morning meeting? Nothing to report New Business: Select/approve the 2017/18 Meeting Calendar (See Worksheet Table attached) Discussion: See spreadsheet on page 5 Approve the financial audit committee membership, as nominated at the General meeting - Discussion: Motion by PS to approve, 2 nd by CC motion passed

Current Treasurer Hazel Jacoby Past Treasurer John Pearson General Member Lorie Littleford General Member Dick Heym Alternate Pam Rubio Approve NH&R Board - Discussion: No change Motion by CS, 2 nd by LB motion passed June Gibson Summer Goodwin Dawn Druge Hazel Jacoby Beth Mirsky Lori Littleford Patty O Brien Action: Re-appoint/appoint/approve Committee Chairs for the new club Administrative Year Discussion: No changes to committee chairs. Motion made by HJ, 2 nd by CS motion passed. Discussion was brought up about committee chairs not coming to general meetings and people not knowing what is going on. Should have someone that will be at the meeting report for them if they are not present. Make positions more visible for people to apply for. Rescue - June Gibson Education Lynne Baker NCNC Breeders List Lynne Baker Membership Dick Heym Sunshine Committee Janet Heym Newfs Paper Editor Jen Larsen Webmaster Kevin Gallagher Recognition Chair Summer Goodwin Golden Gate Summer Goodwin Working Dog Committee Cherrie Brown Regional Chair (2017) Kathy Bracisco Picnic Chairs (2017) Patrick Benshoof and Lisa Lee Awards Banquet Chair (2018) Dawn Druge & June Gibson Show Support Chair Pam Rubio

Legislation Walt Parsons Ways and Means TBD Action: Accept current Financial Procedures for the new Administrative year. Discussion: Motion by PS, 2 nd CC motion passed Accept current Roles and Responsibilities Procedure for the new Administrative year. Discussion: Motion by KB, 2 nd by PS motion passed Are there any other standing committees or procedures to consider? No Any other New Business? PS-Suggestion to contact local breeders to get a list of new puppy owners to provide training (water, obedience, conformation) a way to get new people interested in the club. Work with picnic chairs to see if we can fit in to current picnic schedule. KB-Discuss judge for regional specialty. LB motion to move to executive session. KB motion to end executive session, 2 nd by LB motion passed. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting by KB, 2 nd by LB motion passed Meeting adjourned at 2:58pm 2017/18 Calendar Meeting Location Date & Time 2 nd Quarter Board/General & Picnic City of San Leandro Marina Park 3 rd Quarter Board/General >Hazel s House 4 th Quarter Board/General & Holiday Party >Kevin & Laura Gallagher s House 1 st Quarter Board/General >Hazel s House 24 June 2017 Board Meeting: 10:00 AM General Meeting: 12:00 AM Picnic: TBD Date: 09/30/2017 Board Meeting: 10:00 AM General Meeting: 12:00 AM Date: 12/16/2017 Board Meeting: 10:00 AM General Meeting: 12:00 AM Date:01/20/2018 Board Meeting: 10:00 AM General Meeting: 12:00 AM

Board/General Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet >No location set yet Date: 02/24/2018 Board Meeting: 10:00 AM General Meeting: 12:00 AM Calendar Suggestions (including potentially available dates ) Third (3 rd ) Quarter 2017 Motion to accept date (see chart above) by HJ, 2 nd KB motion passed [Summer NCNC Water Test is Saturday & Sunday, 22-23 July 2017] [Fall NCNC Water Test is Saturday & Sunday, 9-10 September 2017] Saturday, 5 August 2017 DTC of Salinas Valley date Saturday, 12 August 2017 County Wide DTC date Saturday, 19 August 2017 Reno KC date Saturday, 23 September 2017 San Luis Obispo KC & San Joaquin DTC date Saturday, 30 2017 Fremont DTC date Fourth (4 th ) Quarter 2017 & Holiday Party Motion to accept date (see chart above) by PS, 2 nd PB motion passed [NCNC Regional Specialty is Friday, 27 October 2017] [NCNC Draft Test is Sunday, 12 November 2017] Saturday, 9 December 2017 Santa Cruz KC date or Saturday, 16 December 2017 Camelia KC & Long Beach KC date First (1 st ) Quarter 2018 First meeting (Jan) & Annual meeting (Feb) Motion to accept date (see chart above) by CS, 2 nd HJ motion passed Corresponding dates: [WDC meeting is 30 December 2017] [NCNC Carting Seminar is?? January 2018] First Meeting: Saturday, 13 or 20 January 2018 [When is NCSC Regional & Palm Springs? It was January 5-8, 2017 this year] Annual Meeting: Saturday, 17 or 24 February 2018 [When is Santa Clara Valley KC show? It was 18-19 February 2017 this year]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

**paid advertisement** Newf-Friendly Dog Training Fun, effective Award Winning Dog Training since 1995. Award Winning classes for all breeds/levels held at a great, conducive outdoor site- 2 minutes off of Hwy 280 at Alpine Rd., Portola Valley Private lessons- on the San Francisco Peninsula AKC STAR Puppy, Beginner, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & new! Urban Canine Classes & testing offered Dog selection assistance & prepping for new dog. Newf- Friendly Experienced instructors (30+ yrs exp) Gift Certificates Available Please call 650-851-5500

Advertising and Editorial Info Cost: $15.00 per month Articles and/or photos must be submitted by the 20th of each month for publication in the next issue. Digital photos should be submitted in high resolution. Send to: jboneslarsen@gmail.com Advertising, commercial or otherwise, will be accepted for publication in the NewfsPaper subject to the editor s discretion. The Newfs Paper is a regular publication of the Newfoundland Club of Northern California (NCNC). Articles published are the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the board of NCNC or those of the board of NCA. Articles published, which are of a medical nature, are the opinions of the authors only. Consult your veterinarian before attempting to diagnose, medicate, or severely change the dietary habits of your dogs.