Chris Plum 5452 Kimberly Rd Minnetonka, MN 55345 From: The Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. [mailto:ncaenotes@ncadogs.org] Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 2:35 PM To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com Subject: August News From the NCA Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the Newfoundland Dog since 1930 <http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=323aafe9-e6e4-400f-9dc3-b62e2bf7fb17&a=1101851326832&c=d2225d60-35bf-11e3-b97c-d4ae5292c47d&ch=d3226840-35bf-11e3-ba65-d4ae5292c47d> <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> <http://www.ncanewfs.org/images/ncalogo2.jpg> <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> NCA e - Notes August 2017 <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> <http://files.constantcontact.com/079f47b8001/dc7bb639-161a-40b7-8313-d84ca55e29c8.jpg> Have You Taken the Survey? 625 Responses to Strategic Planning Survey 5 years ago the NCA conducted a survey to collect information on your thoughts and opinions about the activities and direction of the organization. It is time to update our information, and to hear from you about how the NCA will respond to the current issues in the breed and in the fancy. Please take a few minutes to let us know what you think! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001byw3gQrVgW_RJ6RrRaFRsyjA9TFkrU1gACtHsM4-lMb-RMovxMAditlLvCcYVxGMHBhy39ImSGepgYxs49UoAJTXen3YtMdt-j40KUB_eivpakBbtrXcLvnXwRDfRTM2UvS7WWVQoP6t7WStMv6Vv7IIczmMR0LBEFJ2KstwdtwcXLbdJ3bvribBAy6_qFpLPnIQ70wi41Q=&c=MOok-ds9KhutDFFwSLZSvHH3sfEGF7wa_52Yem5RBxW136_qx13E8Q==&ch=oMLSzwJbW9wAsiPQ-3V_uXkaW5X7Xs1ILZJ57TctK_iJCZlCegriTg==> Take The Survey Now <http://files.constantcontact.com/079f47b8001/4eb31683-b115-4d8a-bcf5-02a9b434af3f.jpg> Do you have a new Newfoundland puppy? You may enjoy getting LifeStages, the free electronic newsletter to help you with health, training and all the info you need about living with a Newfoundland. Subscribe Today <http://files.constantcontact.com/079f47b8001/e6a5545b-5b24-4228-b3d0-9cb3ad6e9687.jpg> Newf Tide notice - due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, production of the 3rd Quarter Issue of Newf Tide will be delayed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Newf Tide editor Analyn Paz in Houston, and all those Texans who are riding out this natural disaster. <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> Disaster Preparedness By AnnThibault How many times have you turned on the news to watch coverage of an earthquake, flood, fire or other disaster? Families left homeless, pets left to fend for themselves. What if it happened to you? Who would take care of your dogs or other pets? In a time when emotions run high and your world has turned upside down, the steps you take now to be prepared may be your saving grace. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001byw3gQrVgW_RJ6RrRaFRsyjA9TFkrU1gACtHsM4-lMb-RMovxMAdihMpVyNs3VaizIYq2NuTJy7pKQgWwn38ohJ32l-EBuiYBtkEWF_KHmflORGGkJMwyEO98N0K5g108qNH0VS1X4y7uGZqqw5uomKvleEjKK-zmnxxkKeqtV3nnCyTUE0TCQ==&c=MOok-ds9KhutDFFwSLZSvHH3sfEGF7wa_52Yem5RBxW136_qx13E8Q==&ch=oMLSzwJbW9wAsiPQ-3V_uXkaW5X7Xs1ILZJ57TctK_iJCZlCegriTg==> READ MORE <http://files.constantcontact.com/079f47b8001/1175e9ea-218e-48a5-928d-3811eea4d76e.jpg> Nominating Committee News <http://files.constantcontact.com/079f47b8001/0f53caf5-f57d-4cc4-8f91-82effdcdcf0b.jpg> <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif> <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif> <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif> In accordance with ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(a) of the Newfoundland Club of America Bylaws, the 2017 NCA Nominating Committee has nominated the following slate of members for election to the NCA Board: Steve Britton, Montrose, MI John Cornell, Richmond, VT Mary Lou Cuddy, Grandville, VT Roger Frey, Alden, NY Sue Marino, Auburn, MA Pam Rubio, Gilroy, CA Newly elected directors will take office at the conclusion of the 2018 Newfoundland Club of America Annual Membership Meeting. NCA board members whose terms of office do not expire until 2019 are: Lynne Anderson-Powell, Steven McAdams, Patrick Randall, Mary L. Price, Pamela Saunders and Donna Thibault. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(b) of the NCA Bylaws, also provides for additional nominations of eligible members by written petitions addressed to the NCA Recording Secretary - signed by thirty members in good standing received at the recording secretary’s regular mailing address - accompanied by a written letter of acceptance from the additional nominee stating his or her willingness to be a candidate. The deadline for additional nominations is on or before November 1, 2016. All additional nomination petitions are to be sent to Steven Britton, NCA Recording Secretary, P.O. Box 554, Montrose, MI, 48457-0554. Nominees must include their written biographical acceptance statement and photograph. The NCA Board of Directors approved a sample of a written petition and an acceptance statement be made available to candidates on the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001byw3gQrVgW_RJ6RrRaFRsyjA9TFkrU1gACtHsM4-lMb-RMovxMAdigIVux-m9f-sm0ESEEcEwL88GpLd3L7vp__rwQMkdQsrVB9KFpNsTHvnxe4TUC5a90rqQybzKYn8Vpl7IpSDzeBRlbSu-ECPTBQxYIk1BR4iz-PrjFBLHcv7FhE5HSk0jDoJPJ87b6KW0HgTumTx7ag=&c=MOok-ds9KhutDFFwSLZSvHH3sfEGF7wa_52Yem5RBxW136_qx13E8Q==&ch=oMLSzwJbW9wAsiPQ-3V_uXkaW5X7Xs1ILZJ57TctK_iJCZlCegriTg==> NCA website, or from the <mailto:stevebritton.ncaboard55@yahoo.com> NCA Recording Secretary. The Board of Directors directed all candidates seeking election to write a personal profile and a position statement on any matter(s) pertaining to the NCA, the Newfoundland breed, or purebred dogs. This statement is limited to 800 words or less. The board of directors strongly suggests that candidates use at least 200 words in their profile. The Board of Directors directed all candidates to submit a photograph (headshot only) for inclusion in the election packet. Please send personal profiles and candidate statements to the Steve Britton, NCA Recording Secretary, P.O. Box 554, Montrose, MI 48457-0554 to arrive on or before November 1, 2016. Record-Breaking Membership Renewals Thank you to everyone who has been taking advantage of the new online membership renewal process - we are ahead of schedule for renewals compared to previous years! This will mean a significant time and cost saving for the club. If you have questions about the status of your membership renewal, please email <mailto:membership@ncadogs.org> membership@ncadogs.org for clarification and assistance. 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