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Subscribe Past Issues Translate RSS View this email in your browser Newfspaper August 2017 President's Message A monthly publication dedicated to our members and their dogs. Brought to you by the Newfoundland Club of Northern California With the arrival of summer, competition with our dogs has been a little quiet this past month. However, that won t last for long! (See elsewhere in the Newfs Paper for show results.) Grace (Debbie & Todd Bridge) earned an Owner Handled BOB and an Owner Handled group placement (OHG3); Mackenzie (Patrick Benshoof & Lisa Lee) took an Owner Handled BOB. Congratulations to all! Calendar Guests are welcome at general meetings and all other events! Mock Water Test Saturday August 12, 2017 Lake Berryessa, Coyote Beach contact Cathy Sayre and Connie Andronico The Annual NCNC Picnic and Meeting on June 24 was a big success! Being right on the bay, the weather was excellent for people and dogs! The large Sea Gull picnic area at the San Leandro Marina Park provided lots of room for delicious BBQ food & drink, socializing, and various Newfy games and activities. These included a Rescue Parade, a Rally course and the ever popular Newf limbo competition. Everyone seemed to have a great time. (I did.) Thank you Patrick Benshoof, Lisa Lee and the other

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 NCNC Regional Show and Trials Friday October 27, 2017 Solano County Fair, Dixon contact Kathy Bracisco 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 12 pm Vacaville, Gallagher's house Board/General Meeting Saturday January 20, 2018 Board 10 am/general 12 pm Castro Valley, Hazel Jacoby's house Annual Meeting/Board/General Meeting Saturday Feb 24, 2018 Board 10 am/general 12 pm TBD committee members for a wonderful event. This time of year, the NCNC Treasurer and Board develop a club budget for the next year. As part of this process, Treasurer Hazel Jacoby contacts current committee Chairs and requests their input for next year s budget. She also asks whether the current committee chairs are willing to serve again next year. Hazel is again starting this process. This year, the Board decided to try something new. We are asking General members whether they are interested in becoming committee chairs either next year or in the future. As usual, current Chairs are also asked whether they would like to continue. We would also like to start a process for mentoring potential future committee members and chairs. The hope is to foster more active participation by club members, and provide a deeper understanding about the operations of NCNC. Recall, also, that all club members can participate on committees, but only General members can chair committees. More information is available elsewhere in the Newfs Paper. NCNC will hold a Mock Water Test (Fun Match) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Coyote Beach at Lake Berryessa. Run-throughs will be provided for WD, WRD, and WRDX. Cost is $25.00 per handler/dog (check to NCNC, please). Registration starts at 7:30 am, judging starts at 8:00 am. For more information, see the NCNC website or contact Cathy Sayre at bensayre1@att.net or Connie Andronico at conandronico@gmail.com. I hope to see you there

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 for some good practice with your dog(s). The NCNC Fall Water Test looks like a go on September 9-10, 2017, at Folsom Lake. WD/WRD/WRDX are scheduled for Saturday, with WD/WRD on Sunday. The premium list is now available on the NCNC website. Please contact Lori Littleford (Chair) if you want to help, or contact John Pearson (Chief Steward) if you are interested in stewarding. It always takes a village to put on one of these events. Water training has been very limited this year due to the earlier debris in Folsom Lake and on-going worries about blue green algae at Lake Del Valle. However, folks have now been training at Folsom Lake and Lake Berryessa. For updated information on Folsom & Berryessa, contact Cathy Sayre. For updated information on Lake Del Valle, contact John Pearson. DIRECTORS Cathy Sayre 916-761-7190 bensayre1@att.net Carol Chew 916-740-2624 gchew@surewest.net Kathy Bracisco 707-696-4490 srengrtech@hotmail.com If you are looking for additional Water Test opportunities on the west coast, the Pacific Northwest club (PNNC) is holding back-to-back Water Tests at Horseshoe Lake, WA, on September 16-17, 2017; the Southern California club (NCSC) is holding back-to-back tests at Lake Castaic on September 23-24, 2017. Premium lists for these tests are available on those club websites. The San Diego club recently cancelled their late September Water Test due to site difficulties. Committee Chairs On September 30, we will have an NCNC meeting

MEMBERSHIP Dick Heym 925-420-6501 DickHeym@comcast.net NEWFSPAPER Jennifer Larsen 530-400-6554 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 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 at Hazel Jacobi s home in Castro Valley. Of particular note, we will have a session after the General Meeting to select judges and make other important decisions concerning the 2018 Regional Specialty. If you want to help make these decisions, please plan to attend. 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: There are no Newfoundlands currently in rescue Dogs Placed in their Forever Homes Last Month

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 2017 NATIONAL SPECIALTY NCA MEMBERSHIP NEWFTIDE Sanders 5 year old male Landseer ADOPTED 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: Matthew Francis A special thank you to all the volunteers that helped Rescue at the picnic including the raffle, the sales table and with the Rescue Parade that featured 11 Newfoundlands who have found their Forever Homes through NH&R. SAVING ONE DOG WILL NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT SURELY FOR THAT ONE DOG, THE WORLD WILL CHANGE FOREVER.

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

Beginning next month in The NewfsPaper there will be a new column "Ask NewfBrookie. NewfBrookie will answer your questions on new dogs, training issues, equipment, exercise questions, feeding questions, potential health issues, and fun things to do with your Newf. NewfBrookie can share experiences and tips, anything Newf. Obviously if your dog has medical issues or something acute is happening to your dog your veterinarian should be contacted. Emails submitted to NewfBrookie by the 12th of the month may be included in the next month s NewfsPaper, but if there are too many emails received at a time, it may take a couple of papers to print all of them. Send your questions to NewfBrookie@ncnc.org.

Attention volunteers! If you re a person (or people) with some time to help out, I could really use your help at the annual Regional. I m looking for volunteers* to host the judges on Friday, October 27 th. You (and your choice of helpers) would: Ensure they have breakfast, onsite or off Ensure they have lunch, onsite Ensure they have beverages and snacks while judging and between classes Ensure they are protected from the elements (Please consider sunscreen, umbrellas, etc.) *To ensure fairness, the judge you host must not be slated to judge your dog(s) or any you co-own. Kathy Bracisco 2017 Regional Chair Email: srengrtech@hotmail.com Please email me your choice of judge (or all of them if you have extra helpers) to confirm your assistance. Thank you!

Stewards Needed for September Water Test We will need a large group of stewards for the September Water Test, which is scheduled for September 9 & 10, 2017, at Folsom Lake. Of course, experienced stewards are very welcome, but you need not have any previous experience to help! New people will be teamed with experienced people. Stewarding is a great way for new people to learn about water work, and stewarding is also the best seat in the house! If you are interested in stewarding, please contact John Pearson (waterdog@ix.netcom.com) and tell me a little about yourself (e.g. any previous experience, or not; any preferences for assignments; have you called for any dogs this year in practice; are you planning to also enter a dog?). John Pearson, Chief Steward

If you hear of an event or situation you feel would be a good candidate for special attention or card, please contact the Sunshine Committee Chair Janet Heym. JanetHeym@comcast.net or 925.420.6501. Please let me know any updates in your contact information, as well as any changes in your Newfoundlands (including earned titles!). Dick Heym Membership Chair membership@ncnc.org

Trophy sponsors needed for Regional Specialty Show and Trials. Please contact Pam Rubio: pamelar@garlic.com

Show Results Lost Coast KC, Saturday, 07/01/2017 BOB/BOBOH GCh Cyncity Rivrrunsthru Castannewf (Mackenzie) Patrick Benshoof & Lisa Lee & Cynthia Thomas Del Monte KC, Saturday, 07/15/2017 BOB/G3 GChG Oceano Darbydale s Xecutive Decision (Xander) Kathleen Wortham & Carol Bergman & Mary W Price BOW/WD Bear N Mind and TurfTide s Dent in the Universe CGCA CGCU (Jobs) Randy Robinson & Ginny Lengel BOS/WB SaltyDog s Takin Care of Business CD (Busy) Lori Littleford & Martin Vroegryk BP Midnight Ladys Kiss Kiss at Karazan Alan & Phyllis Parker Del Monte KC, Sunday, 07/16/2017 BOB/G3 GChG Oceano Darbydale s Xecutive Decision (Xander) Kathleen Wortham & Carol Bergman & Mary W Price BOW/WD Bear N Mind and TurfTide s Dent in the Universe CGCA CGCU (Jobs) Randy Robinson & Ginny Lengel BOS/BOBOH/OHG3 GCh Poseidon Graces Tempest O Lanikai (Grace) Deborah & Todd Bridge & Steven & Dejah Petsch WB SaltyDog s Takin Care of Business CD (Busy) Lori Littleford & Martin Vroegryk

Treasurer's Tips A new version of the NCNC Financial Policies and Procedures document has been posted in the members area of the website. The document has been reorganized to, hopefully, make it easier to find specific information. This version was approved at the NCNC Board meeting on June 24, 2017. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact the Treasurer at treasurer@ncnc.org. Note: Please remember NCNC is a 501(c)(4) organization, per the IRS. We are a not for profit organization, which means donations are not tax deductible. However, donations are very welcome to support our activities and help us remain within budget. NCNC Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Saturday, June 24, 2017 Marina Park, San Leandro, CA Call to order at 10:09am Roll Call: All Present 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) Approval of the minutes: Meeting minutes from the February 25, 2017, Board of Directors meeting (#1) As

published in the March 2017 Newfs Paper. Action: Motion-LB, 2 nd - CC Passed Meeting minutes from the February 25, 2017, Board of Directors meeting (#2) As published in the April 2017 Newfs Paper. Action: Motion-PS, 2 nd HJ Passed Officer Reports: President No new reports Vice President No new reports Corresponding Secretary No new reports Recording Secretary No new reports Treasurer Review Treasurer Report Treasurer Report Refer to previously distributed reports. Discussion: Motion to approve the reports-kb, 2 nd -CC Passed Folsom fees might be used for September test since July test is cancelled. Reservation fee non refundable, for seminar and test. $50 application fee per event for water seminar and July water test so a loss of 100.00 total however the office said they MAY reduce the fees on a future use if possible. Not to be used on September test necessarily. Initial $5.00 fee for membership setup, should it be charged again if people sign up after the allowed time. Look into what the $5.00 fee is actually for. Financial Policies and Procedures- Update was previously distributed. (Refer to Handout) Committee Reports: Membership Lori Cicchini has applied for General Membership. This was published in the June 2017 Newfs Paper. We will vote on her at the General meeting, today. Discussion: No discussion vote at general meeting Unfinished Business: Financial Audit Committee An Audit Committee consisting of John Pearson (a past Treasurer), Lori Littleford (General Member), Dick Heym (General Member) and Pam Rubio (General Member, alternate) met at the

home of Hazel Jacoby, the NCNC Treasurer on April 1, 2017. The committee performed the annual audit of the NCNC Treasurer s records, as required by the NCNC By-Laws. They prepared a report of their findings which was submitted to the NCNC President who subsequently distributed the report to the NCNC Board members. Discussion: Thank Hazel for doing an amazing job. Motion to accept the reports PS, 2 nd -LB Passed F created on http://www 2017 National Specialty: The NCA Specialty was held at the Salishan Resort in Glenedon Beach, Oregon, during April 10-15, 2017. Kevin Gallagher will give us a status report. Discussion: Kevin to give update during General meeting. Any other unfinished business? None New Business: No new Business submitted. Any other New Business? Hazel- Committee chairs are normally asked if they want to continue as chair. The proposal is that an article be put in the Newfs Paper asking for volunteers to be Chair. Current chairs are welcome to volunteer again. The article will be placed in both the August and September Newfs Papers, will be reviewed by the Board before publication, and will have a deadline. The budget letter to the current chairs will include information about this process. An additional suggestion was that someone could volunteer to be mentored for the chair position as preparation for being the chair in the future. The NCNC Board will select Chairs at the September Board meeting. Propose an article to be sent out about all committee positions asking for new volunteers to be chair. This will make people more aware of the positions. Chairs elections to be made by September. If more than one person wants to be a chair board will elect the chair. Send out to current committee chairs by August and give a deadline to respond back by. Add a definite process to select committee members. Hazel to put together and send to the board to review. Note if current chair would be interested in mentoring new chair if

position changed hands. Note: Rescue to be excluded from the list. Motion-LB, 2 nd -HJ Passed Adjournment: Motion-LB, 2 nd -HJ Passed Meeting adjourned at _10:44am NCNC General Meeting Minutes Saturday, June 24, 2017 Marina Park, San Leandro, CA Call to order at 1:05pm Roll Call: Roll sheet passed around. Is there a quorum? Yes (13 required) Welcome to our General Meeting and Annual Picnic! Thank everyone for attending & participating. Thank the committee chairs, Patrick Benshoof and Lisa Lee, and their committee. Introduce any new members & guests present Guests include a husband and wife interested in a Newf adoption; a young man from San Francisco with his brother, interested in owning a Newf; and a man who recently lost his older Newf and is looking for another. Minutes of the Last Meeting: Meeting minutes from the February 25, 2017, General meeting As published in the March 2017 Newfspaper. Action: Motion to approve the meeting minutes from the February 25, 2017 General meeting by Lori Littleford, seconded by Dawn Druge, UC. Recording Secretary please read the minutes of the Board Meeting (no comments at this time please) Kathy Bracisco, acting Recording Secretary on Patrick Benshoof s behalf and assisted by John Pearson, summarized the notes taken during the Board Meeting. Reports of the Officers: President No report Vice President No report; Welcome everyone Corresponding Secretary No report Recording Secretary No report; unavailable Treasurer No report Reports from Committee Chairs: Rescue - June Gibson: We currently have a 5 year old male named Sanders, who is being medically evaluated.

Please visit the Rescue Booth.Proceeds go back to the dogs! There will be a Rescue Parade During report, Pam Jackson auctioned off a bottle of wine and an $80 bottle of French champagne.the bid started at $10 by Lynne Baker and the winner was Janet Heym for final auction price of $65.Proceeds will go to Rescue. Ways and Means Nothing to report Working Dog Committee Cherrie Brown: There was a brief meeting prior to the General Meeting. The July Water Test in Folsom is cancelled due to lack of regulation beach and many members not ready due to a lack of ability to train. Training on Saturdays will be at 8:00am at Brown s Ravine Training on Tuesday mornings will be at 8:00am at the main boat launch in Granite Bay Training on Tuesday afternoons will be at TBD time at Lake Berryessa There will be a Water Fun Match at Lake Berryessa, second weekend in August (August 12-13; TBD) Per John Pearson, Watch the Newfspaper for more information. The Fall Draft test in November has been approved Regional Specialty Chair(s) (2017) Kathy Bracisco: We have AKC approval for the Regional Specialty to be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 Volunteers are needed.a form, that was also part of an email blast and will appear in the next Newfspaper, was passed around for confirmation and potential additions. A special request to consider volunteering for the CERF and Heart clinics, led by Linda Maggy. Education / NCNC Breeders List Lynne Baker: No report. Membership Dick Heym: We have a few new members There are blank forms available, if needed. Sunshine Committee Janet Heym: Janet pleads: Please let me know of events that require my attention. I can t respond if I don t know about them. Webmaster Kevin Gallagher: No Report. Show Support Chair Pam Rubio: Absent. Golden Gate Summer Goodwin: No report. Recognition Chair Summer Goodwin: No report.

2017 Picnic Chairs Patrick Benshoof & Lisa Lee: No report. John Pearson offered his thanks to Patrick and Lisa. Awards Banquet Chair June Gibson & Dawn Druge: It will be fabulous! Legislation Walt Parsons: Absent. Any other Committee reports? No. Election of New General Members: Lori Cicchini has applied for General Membership. This was published in the June 2017 Newfs Paper. Lori has been an Associate Member since 2015. She attended the February Annual Meeting. She was proposed for General Membership by Hazel Jacoby. [Ask Lori to leave while we discuss and then vote on her.] Lori was absent. Discussion - Hazel Jacoby gave a brief introduction of Lori and her involvement with the breed and the NCNC as an Associate member. Outcome: Eligible members of NCNC voted unanimously to accept Lori Cicchini as a General member. Unfinished Business: Audit of the NCNC Treasurer s Records - An Audit Committee consisting of John Pearson (a past Treasurer), Lori Littleford (General Member), Dick Heym (General Member) and Pam Rubio (General Member, alternate) met at the home of Hazel Jacoby, the NCNC Treasurer on April 1, 2017. They performed the annual audit of the NCNC Treasurer s records, as required by the NCNC By-Laws. The committee prepared a report of their findings which was submitted to the NCNC President who subsequently distributed the report to the NCNC Board members. The report was discussed at the Board meeting earlier today. Discussion: John Pearson stated for us all, It s great to have Hazel working for us. 2017 National Specialty: The NCA Specialty was held at the Salishan Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon, during April 10-15, 2017. Co-Chair Kevin Gallagher will give us a status report. Discussion:

Kevin Gallagher stated we had a good time and great help from all, especially following the tent collapse due to high winds. The event raised $20,000, after expenses. Marked catalogs have gone out Any other unfinished business? None. New Business: Any other New Business? No. Brags John Pearson and Lori Littleford: At the National Specialty, Rose won the Veteran Bitch 9 years & older Class, in both the Sweepstakes and the regular show against strong competition. At the National Specialty, Ready won the Versatility Class in conformation.he was also the first dog to qualify in the first ever Newf Iron Dog by qualifying back-to-back in rounds of Novice Obedience, a draft test, and a water test; all during Monday morning. In May and June, Busy earned 6 more points in conformation.she is now pointed out with 13 points and needs one major win to finish her championship. The Chews (At the National Specialty) Gus earned his Draft Title Bonnie earned 2 nd in Sweepstakes Veteran Bitches, 9 & over and 3 rd in regular classes for Veteran Bitches, 9 & over James earned 2 nd in Veteran Dogs, 7-9 Cherrie Brown (At the National Specialty, except as noted) Page and Ramble earned their Team Draft Title Page was High in Trial from the Novice B class Page was first in the Working Bitch class In Placerville, Page earned her CD Dawn Druge (At the National Specialty) Gabe, VN Ch Nakiska s Say My Name, CGC; won the Veteran 7-9 class Gabe and Pharrell won the Brace class Lori Littleford (At the National Specialty) NCNC s ROMs took the first 3 places in the 9+ Veterans class at the National:Rose, Breezy, and Bonnie! The brags totaled $99.00. Thank you, from NCNC! Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn by Patti Sondgroth, seconded by Dawn Druge; UC. Meeting adjourned at 1:38pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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