At its February teleconference, the NCA Board voted to establish a network of Newfoundland Breed stewards, including participating regional clubs and individuals, who can be contacted by people in their geographic area who want to learn more about Newfoundlands. The goal of the program is to put these people in direct touch with knowledgable Newfoundland owners who live near them who can meet with them, introduce them to their dogs, discuss the breed, invite them to events, and provide some close one-on-one contact.
 
If the individual inquiring about Newfoundlands lives in an area covered by one of the participating regional clubs, the lead will be passed to that club for followup.  Otherwise, the request will be answered by one of the NCA Breed Stewards in that area.
 
The details of the program are now being worked out, and a committee is being established to manage the network of NCA Stewards (participating regional clubs and individuals), provide them with appropriate handouts, monitor their activity, and make suggestions for improvements in the program.  This Board-appointed committee will include, but not be limited to, a representative from the Breeder Referral, Breeders List, General Education, and REACt committees.
 
This committee, along with all others, will be appointed by the new Board at the National in Rhode Island.  If you have an interest in serving on this committee (or any other committee as well), please contact Mary Lou Roberts, NCA Committee Liaison.