Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Newfoundland Club of America <ncaenotes@ncadogs.org> > Date: October 31, 2021 at 6:45:26 AM CDT > To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com > Subject: October e-Notes > Reply-To: ncaenotes@ncadogs.org > >  > > > NCA e-Notes October 2021 > > > > > Veto and President Garfield > > While he did not bring his favorite Newfoundland, Veto, to live in the White House, the dog played an important role and was featured in a number of contemporary anecdotes about Garfield's life. "It is unjust to mention the other animals on Gen. Garfield’s farm and say nothing of his big black Newfoundland dog, “Veto.” He is a very kind and intelligent fellow, and seems to share in the genial and hospitable spirit which pervades the premises. He expects recognition from every visitor. Going into the General’s office, once, after a few days absence, I greeted the gentlemen who were there, but did not speak to Veto. He looked at me expectantly from the opposite side of the room for a minute or two, and when, I still failed to speak to him, he saluted me with a bow-wow-wow that was perfectly comical in its peculiar tone of reproof, and then sprang across the room and laid his head on my knee for the customary patting. Somerset [OH] Press 30 December 1880: p. 2 READ MORE > Regional Clubs Sponsoring Cardiac Clinics > > North Central Newf Club is sponsoring a Cardiac Clinic on November 6th in Janesville WI > > MORE INFO > > New Pen Del Newf Club is sponsoring a Cardiac Clinic on November 20 in Oley, PA > > MORE INFO > > I Got Rhythm, I Got Music, I Got My Dog > > by Laurel Rabschutz. You and your partner take your place on the floor, your choreographed routine flashes through your mind, you take a couple of deep breaths, you look into your partner's eyes for... > > Read more > www.ncadogs.org > > Training for the Breed Ring > > Getting Your Newfoundland Ready for the Show Ring by Kim Griffith We are fortunate to have an article authored by Kim Griffith from Tennessee about training your dog for the breed ring. Many of us have admired Kim's... > > Read more > www.ncadogs.org > > Getting Ready for the Greatest Show > Watch your in-box and social media for the launch of merchandise sales and Uniform Trophy sponsorships for the 2022 National Specialty - coming in November! > > Meet Judge, The Therapy Dog > > Judge looks like a baby black bear and drools like Hooch. One or two days a week, this 180-pound behemoth goes to work spreading his own special brand of therapy to the unsure, the hurting and the withdrawn. Judge is a full-blooded Newfoundland,... > > Read more > lorikeesey.com > Help Wanted > > Financial Oversight Committee > Newfoundland Club of America is seeking members to serve on its Financial Oversight Committee. Active, independent financial oversight is essential to ensuring the Newfoundland Club of America’s current and future financial stability, as well as proper stewardship of the NCA’s financial assets.. > You don’t necessarily need to be a financial whiz to be on this committee! But you should possess enough financial literacy to understand basic terminology, read and evaluate financial statements, and be able to ask the right questions in determining the financial health of the organization. > > Key responsibilities of this committee are: > · Review financial policies established by the NCA Board. > · Regularly evaluating the organization’s financial health > · Ensuring that the organization is on a financially sustainable path > · Reviewing the investments of financial assets > · Reviewing the organization’s financial disclosure statements to the > Internal Revenue Service > · Other financial oversight responsibilities as determined by the > NCA Board of Directors > > If you are an NCA member and are interested in helping the NCA meet its fiduciary responsibilities and goals please send an email with your interest and any experience and background information that you feel would be helpful for the Board to Lynne Anderson-Powell at NCABOD2ndVP@live.com. > > NCA Purchasing Chair > The NCA is looking for a volunteer to fill the newly created position of NCA Purchasing Chair. This very important job will help the NCA to reduce expenses and therefore ease the financial burden on the membership. The Purchasing Chair will report directly to the NCA’s Board of Directors in coordination with the 2nd Vice President. > The ideal candidate will possess business experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the enthusiasm to make a true difference to the club, as well as the future of the breed. > The Purchasing Chair’s responsibilities will include frequent contact with all committees to determine inventory levels of medallions, ribbons, decals, patches, pins, and other items authorized by the NCA Board and then to compile vendor information, including payment terms, delivery cycles, etc. and develop recommendations for approval. > If you would enjoy a challenging opportunity to develop this position from the ground up, we want to hear from you! To let us know you are interested send a brief bio to Lynne Anderson Powell at NCABOD2ndVP@live.com > > Legislative Updates > NY: Bill Preventing Breed Insurance Discrimination on Governor’s Desk > Pennsylvania: Bill Introduced to Establish Animal Welfare Board > AKC Government Relations Legislative Tracking Tool > > Nutrition 101 > Canine nutrition is an area of growing concern for dog owners in general and giant breed owners in particular. Giant breed puppies will experience a similar rate of growth in a single year to what humans experience over 20 years. Even a short time spent eating an unbalanced diet can have implications for long term growth and development. > "In order to live, a dog must eat. How long the dog lives, as well as health, immune system, behavior and temperament, the ability to reproduce successfully and to recover from trauma, all depend on what is eaten." - Wendy Volhard > READ MORE > > Dog Introductions > So, you want to get a puppy but you already have an adult dog - GREAT! Here's some hints that may help with your introduction. > When you first bring puppy home, try to have someone with you to help out and choose a room that has a washable surface. Allow the puppy to sniff the area. These new smells will tell him there is another dog(s) that already lives here and may help to calm him somewhat. > Time is an important factor to consider when bringing in a new puppy. You may want to plan ahead and make the introduction on a long weekend... > > READ MORE > 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 October: > Mary Lou Cuddy, Kathy Luce, Debra Thornton, Andrea Ottey, Kikuko Chang, Terry Linehan, Christina Decker, John Cornell, Dawn Staffen, Jenny Zablotny, Celia Gebhart, Shannon Gasowski, Mary Bylone, Meredith Johnson, Andrea Germann > > 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. > 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 > > Committee Openings > NCA Legislative committee: > > The NCA is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the Legislative Committee. We are a small committee with an important and serious mission. > The Legislative Committee works with various organizations that track legislation, monitor problematic laws, and educate the the NCA community. > Federal and state laws have a tremendous impact on our Newfoundland families, particularly the breeders. Many people are not aware of current or potential laws. We meet monthly, and would value committed NCA members with our continuing task of Legislative tracking and education. > If you are an NCA member and are interested in joining this committee, please send an email with your background and experience to: > ncabod2ndvp@live.com > > > NCA Breeders Education committee: > > Are you an experienced NCA Breeder? Are you passionate about the Breed and ensuring that it survives into the future? Are you willing to share your knowledge and experience with new or less experienced Newf breeders? > Then you may be a candidate to join the NCA Breeders Education committee. We need a few experienced NCA Breeders to help the committee to further its mission to support and educate Newf Breeders. We need Breeders who are committed to do the hard work to make a difference. > The requirements to be on the BEC committee are the same as to be a Breeder Mentor: > Breeder Mentor Requirements > Have been an NCA Member for a minimum of five years. > Have owned and exhibited Newfoundlands for a minimum of ten (10) years > Have bred and raised 5 or more litters on your premises resulting in at least 4 Champions. Litters and co‐owned litters must have been whelped and raised on applicant’s premises. > Attended National or Regional Specialties within the past five years. > Able to discuss obedience and working events. > Able to discuss the various health issues and health tests used for pre‐breeding screening purposes. > Must have the ability to discuss the breed without promoting their own kennel and/or bloodline and without being disrespectful to other kennels and/or bloodlines > Candidates should possess an in‐depth understanding of the Standard as demonstrated by, but not limited to, the following or other achievements of equal merit: > Has demonstrated skill as an AKC approved or provisional judge or has judged sweepstakes at a specialty. > Has demonstrated skill as an NCA Working Judge. > Has produced Register of Merit Newfoundlands. > Has produced Versatile Newfoundlands > If you are an NCA member and are interested in joining this committee, please send an email with your background and experience to: > ncabod2ndvp@live.com > NCA Members - Puppy Referral Program > > The new Puppy Referral Listing Program is now available to all NCA members to list planned or existing litters or adults for placement. Check out this How-To video for using the tool. > A Puppy Referral Listing will be available to potential puppy buyers through the Newfoundland Ambassador Program. > In order to set up a listing you will need the registered name/AKC (or foreign) registration number and health clearances for the sire and dam. Your login and password from the member portal will allow you to access the new system. > If you are planning a litter, have pups available, or need to rehome an adult, please take advantage of this easy to use new program! > > LIST A LITTER > 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 > > As always, we want to hear from you. Email us at any time with your comments and suggestions. > CONTACT US > > Upcoming Events > > > ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ > > ‌ > > Your NCA Board of Directors recognizes the value and prevalence of social networking systems, such as Facebook™, email lists, and blogs. Members of the Newfoundland Club of America should consider social networking communication as public and, as such, understand that their comments reflect on themselves and the NCA. Members should consider carefully what and how they write and are encouraged to stress positive aspects of education rather than negative or sarcastic comments about owners, breeders, The Newfoundland Club of America and/or Newfoundland fanciers. > > Newfoundland Club of America > 8955 Burchell Rd > Gilroy, CA 95020 > Unsubscribe christopher.n.plum@gmail.com > Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice > Sent by ncaenotes@ncadogs.org > powered by > > Try email marketing for free today!