The NCA has committee opportunities for any NCA member who wants to get involved. The success of our organization is dependent on the hard work and dedication of our membership. Right now the International Liaison Committee is seeking members. The duties and responsibilities of the committee include:
· Serve as the liaison between the NCA and international Newfoundland clubs
· Develop and maintain a roster of foreign clubs, with a contact person for each
· Advise on international hospitality for the NCA National Specialty
· Receive, research, and respond to inquiries regarding international activities
· Solicit and submit articles on international activities for possible publication in Newf Tide and the NCA website
· Receive and respond to foreign club requests for NCA trophies to be presented at foreign specialties.
If you are interested in being considered for appointment to this very important and fun committee, please send a short resume to the
Second Vice President, Kathy Mc Iver.
Sincerely,
Calling all NCA members: the Annual Newfoundland Club of America Photo Contest closes on August 31, 2010. First and second place winners will be featured as the front and back covers of the 4th quarter issue of Newf Tide. Honorable Mention photos will be displayed in color on interior pages. 
There are still a few open committees that need chairpersons and volunteers to assist with. It is getting very close to the deadline to have these committees filled so they can move forward and we can input their information into the National Packet. Please take note of the committees in need and if you are aware of anyone who may be a great fit for the job or if your Regional Club wants to appoint a chair and take on the task as a club we think that would be fantastic as well. These are time sensitive so as soon as this can be discussed with your board and/or membership please try to do that. 
As more and more people enjoy outdoor activities with their dogs, many communities are choosing to establish a local dog park. If you are interested in starting one in your community, the AKC can help! The AKC Government Relations Department has turned their former "Establishing a Dog Park in Your Community" booklet into a 
NCA Charities has sponsored several health research projects that are investigating diseases and disorders that affect our breed. Researchers looking into fragmented coronoid processes (FCP) and Osteosarcoma have provided study updates that are 
