Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Newfoundland Club of America <ncaenotes@ncadogs.org> > Date: June 30, 2021 at 7:17:25 AM EDT > To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com > Subject: June e-Notes > Reply-To: ncaenotes@ncadogs.org > >  > > > NCA e-Notes June 2020 > > > > Diving Into Summer! > > Join Us for The Greatest Show! > > Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, Newfoundlands of ALL ages... join us May 9 - 14, 2022 in Frankenmuth, Michigan for our National Specialty Show. THREE Draft Tests! THREE Obedience Trials!! THREE Rally Trials!!! You won’t want to miss the TOP DOGS CELEBRATION! Feast your eyes on all the attractions, see the TOP DOGS under the BIG TOP as they fill three rings with the 20/10 Greatest Newfs of 2019/2020/2021. > > Follow Us on Facebook for all the latest news! > > Trying to hold a year-round coat when it's 105 in the shade is no easy task. Some exhibitors keep their dogs in air-conditioned garages whenever it is hot. Others use misters to lower the temperature (by as much as 15 degrees) and add humidity. > > Check Out These Tips for Summer Coat Care > > Are there actually Newfoundlands that don't know how to swim? More than likely, all Newfoundlands know how to swim, but there are some that are too afraid or unwilling to try. Granted some Newfs swim better than others by using their legs more efficiently, but all Newfs can swim, naturally, to some extent. > > Coaching The Reluctant > Rescue Dog > > > Time to Renew! > Thanks to everyone who has already renewed their NCA memberhsip! If you have not had time yet, you can click the button below to renew online, print out a renewal form or contact Mary Lou Cuddy, Membership Chair to have a renewal form mailed to you. Renewals are due July 1, 2021. > > We want you to continue to be a part of our community. > RENEW TODAY > > > Living Legends > Do you have a Living Legend? We would like to honor them! Newfoundlands reaching the age of 10 before 5/1/21 may be nominated as Living Legends. They should be owned, co-owned or bred by an NCA member. Deadline August 1, 2021 > > Nominate Your Living Legend > > Morris Animal Foundation Awards Grant to Investigate... > > Now, a newly funded study from Morris Animal Foundation hopes to improve that understanding by investigating changes in the Newfoundland dog genome that may be responsible for development of forelimb anomaly. The study also could help advance... > > Read more > www.morrisanimalfoundation.org > Gander > > A Newfoundland Hero > > Gander became the Newfoundland mascot of Quebec City’s Royal Rifles of Canada by chance. He began his life as a puppy named Pal with his family in Gander, Newfoundland. As he grew he spent more and more time at the airport with the soldiers who were assigned there. His family felt he was growing too big and the Royal Rifles willingly adopted him as their mascot. His official name became Regimental Mascot Sgt. Gander. Gander’s new life with the Rifles would cover many miles and ultimately end at the battle of Lye Mun on Hong Kong Island. Read More > > COMMITTEE OPENINGS >  > check out all the opportunities to help the NCA > > AKC Breed Column Liaison: > > The AKC Breed Column Liaison is responsible for submitting articles for publication in the AKC Gazette on schedule four times a year for the January, April, July and October issues. > Following the AKC guidelines our columnist records Breed and Newfoundland Club of America news, giving publicity to special events such as our National Specialty. The columnist is responsible for seeking out news that is pertinent to both Newf and other dog fanciers for the column. He/she may invite guest columnists to submit articles. > > > Apply to Lynne Anderson > MEMBERSHIP RETENTION COMMITTEE > > PURPOSE: > The purpose of this committee shall be to develop and implement strategies to retain membership in the NCA. This committee is a NCA standing committee that works in conjunction with the Membership Committee with the current Membership Chair, Mary Lou Cuddy, chairing the committee. > > DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: > This may include but will not be limited to the following: > Develop and implement a recognition program for 2, 5, 10, 15, etc year members. > Develop and implement exit surveys for non-renewing members. > Develop and implement member retention strategies, perhaps in conjunction with, but not limited to, the Newfoundland Ambassador, General Education and Health & Longevity Committees. > Promote NCA membership benefits and perks. > Develop and implement a “renewal campaign” to encourage those on-the-fence members to renew. > Develop and implement other options not specifically listed here. > This committee will meet monthly at first > > Apply to Lynne Anderson > NCA Juniors Committee > > Do you like working with energetic, bright young people? Are you interested in helping ensure the future of our Breed? Then the NCA Juniors committee needs you!!! Juniors are the future of our Club and the Breed. > > The committee interacts with the NCA Juniors to assist them in submitting applications for awards, scholarships, and stipends for special competitions. They also plan and participate in events specifically for Juniors at the National. In addition, they provide outreach to involve young people and their parents who are involved in our Breed that have not yet joined the NCA. > > Working with these young people is fun and rewarding, and so very important! > > Apply to Lynne Anderson > > > Annual Meeting Follow-Up Survey > > Did you attend our online Annual Meeting in March? We would love to hear your thoughts. > > We were very happy to have such a large turnout, and to have so many additional people view the recording of the meeting if they were not able to join us live. > TAKE THE SURVEY > > Didn't have a chance to join us on the Annual Meeting call? You can watch the video now. > > Legislative Updates > Sign up for email alerts on Legislative Actions > CDC Import Regulation > Update > Colorado Court Ruling Halts Troublesome Initiative > > Laryngeal Paralysis > > The muscles that hold the larynx open against air pressure when the dog breathes in become atrophied allowing the larynx to shut on inspiration. Rear limb weakness and megaesophagus is also associated with this disease. It is seen mostly in older Newfoundlands and Labrador Retrievers. > > READ MORE > > Cross Training > > Like many of you, we have over the years trained our dogs to respond to voice commands and hand signals. Sometimes one or the other was the main effort and the other a backup. Does your Newf understand commands in multiple ways? Voice, hand signal, etc. This great new article talks about just why that can be so important. > > READ MORE > > CHECK OUT THE NCA SHOP > > Stay hydrated at water training with this aluminum water bottle sporting the NCA Logo - great thank you gift for those hard working boat stewards! > > SHOP TODAY > On We Grow > > Our membership continues to grow! Thanks to these members who shared their love of the Newfoundland Dog and sponsored new members In May: Mary Lou Cuddy, Christine Brigham, Suzanne Raniere, Pam Saunders, Denise Castonguay, Missy Manke, Deanna Alto, Jennifer Glen, Renee Marquardt, Diane Price, Charlie Baker, Beth Mirsky, Jenny Zablotny & Marie Acosta > > If you are asked to sponsor a new member/s – you can look at the NCA website for recommended sponsor criteria or contact Mary Lou Cuddy, membership chair, for more information. > NCA Board Announcement > Pat Randall is stepping down from his position on the NCA Board. At the June meeting, the sitting Board members appointed Susan Wagner to fill the remainder of Pat's term. We wish Pat all the best and thank him for his many years of devoted service on the Board. We look forward to adding Susan's voice to our deliberations and discussions. > SHOP Newf - new designs and items! > MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - iPhone > MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - Android > > Subscribe to the > Breeders Corner > > Subscribe to the > Working Dog News > > Subscribe to NewfCare: > Research & Rescue > > Resources > > Newfoundland Dog Library > > Puppy Information Center > > Newfoundland Ambassadors > > NCA Charitable Trust > > Breeder Support Center > > NewfTide - Our Official Publication > > Newfoundland Dog Education Center > > The Newfoundland in History & Art > > Newfoundland Dog Health Center > > Training Center at Hubpages™ > > Online Membership Portal > > NCA National Rescue Network > > Looking for a Breeder? > Contact the NCA Breeder Referral Hotline > call 1-866-NCA-NEWF (1-866-622-6393) > > As always, we want to hear from you. 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