NCA e-notes   Monthly Electronic Newsletter of the Newfoundland Club of America
September 2009
Greetings!

As you read through the 3rd Quarter Issue of Newf Tide which has arrived in your mailbox, you'll get to read all of the results and profiles of the outstanding dogs that attended this years' National Specialty Show in Frankenmuth, MI. While many are still basking in the glow of their well deserved wins, the National Specialty Committee has been hard at work planning for 2010. Judges have been selected, a tentative schedule has been laid out and there is much work to be done.  If you would like to help "Light the Way" and make the 2010 National Specialty Show truly spectacular, please contact chair Sandee Lovett. Many hands make light work and no matter where you live there will be a job you can help with. Keep watching the National Specialty website for updates and the Specialty packet coming soon!

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In This Issue
Seeking Heroic Newfoundland and Good Sportsman Nominees
OFA Discounts for NCA Members
Approved Judges List Balloting Coming Soon
Honoring Mary W. Price
Regional Club News
Purina Parent Club Partnership Raises Funds for Health
The AKC takes on "Breeder Bills"
Award Nominations Due October 15
Do you know a heroic Newfoundland? Do you know a fancier who is the consummate "good sport"?  The NCA is seeking nominations for the Heroic Newfoundland Award, a dog who has been instrumental in warning others about potential danger or rescuing someone from danger.  October 15 is also the deadline for the NCA Good Sportsmanship Award given to an NCA member who exemplifies good sportsmanship in all avenues and who works diligently on behalf of others and Newfoundlands without concern for personal gain. For more information, or to submit a nomination, please contact Ingrid Lyden.
OFA Discounts for NCA Members expire June 2010
OFA LogoThe NCA is promoting health testing on all Newfoundlands and the open reporting of results in the CHIC database that is administered by the OFA. To encourage NCA members to have their dogs' health status evaluated AND recorded, the NCA has entered into an agreement with the OFA to reduce the submission fee for cardiac, cystinuria and thyroid results. This program will expire June 30, 2010. Read More.
Foreign Judges Sought - Deadline 1/1/10
The Specialty Show Committee is preparing a ballot for the membership to select an 2010-2012 Approved Judges List. All AKC approved Newfoundland judges are automatically included on the ballot. However, for foreign judges to be included on the ballot they must be submitted to the Specialty Show Committee by a member. If you know of a foreign judge that you would like to have included in the balloting process, please submit their name to Robin Seaman by January 1, 2010.
NCA Delegate Honored by AKC
Mary W. Price was honored by the AKC for 25 years of service as the delegate for the Newfoundland Club of America. The NCA would like to extend it's congratulations and a sincere thank you for all of your hardwork on behalf of our wonderful breed. We are truly fortunate to have you as our delegate.
Regional Club News & Upcoming Events
NewPenDel announces its THINK PINK Raffle.... a Super Raffle with ONE GRAND PRIZE. Winner takes ALL!!!!!Pink Circuiteer MAX Dryer, Grooming table with arm 48"x 24", Black Therapet Folding Dog Crate 48 x 29.25 x 33 and much more! Tickets are $10 each, 3 tickets for $25... (for an almost $1000 retail value prize). If shipped: Winner is responsible for shipping cost. Prize can be picked up at the NPD Regional Specialty in Harrisburg, PA OR we can deliver it to the 2010 National Specialty for pick-up there at no cost. Deadline for ticket purchases is 4/13/10. Ticket will be drawn after Best Of Breed judging at the NPD Regional Specialty. Buy your tickets today!
Purina Parent Club Partnership Update
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As of August 31, 2009, the Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. has 573 members declared for the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. From January 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, 128 members have submitted weight circles resulting in a total of $3,106.54 accumulated thus far for the 2009 Program. Purina donates half of the earnings to the AKC CHF Donor Advised Fund, and half goes to the NCA Health Challenge. Find out how you can participate.
The AKC and "Breeder Bills"
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Of the over 800 animal policy bills introduced in state legislatures this year, none were arguably more prominent - or controversial - than the so-called "breeder bills". These 41 bills were introduced in 25 different states and sought to place strong restrictions on breeding practices, standards of care, and even caps on animal ownership. A majority also allowed for unannounced, warrantless inspections of a breeder's personal home and property without probable cause while doing little or nothing to protect the safety of dogs or their well-being. Read more.

Tell your legislators you support reasonable breeder legislation! Download our printable one-page flier that details AKC's position on breeder bills.

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Finally,

The Nominating Committee of Kevin Gallagher, Steve Britton, Mary W. Price, Andrea Jung and Dejah Petsch have submitted a slate of candidates for election to the Board of Directors. John Cornell, Mary Lou Cuddy, Barbara Finch, Patrick Randall, Pam Rubio and Donna Thibault have been nominated. Additional nominations may be made by petition and must be received by the Recording Secretary by November 1, 2009. Each candidate must submit a written acceptance statement along with a personal profile and also an election statement on any matter(s) pertaining to the NCA, the Newfoundland Breed , or purebred dogs.

Download a Petition form & Acceptance Letter

Send completed forms to Mary Lou Cuddy, Recording Secretary


Sincerely,
 rogersig

Roger Frey
President, Newfoundland Club of America
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