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Check out what is new
with the Health + Res-
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who is new to Rescue
this month, and read
Hazel’s health tip
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cue Committee. Look at
Winner of the Show Us
Your Drool Contest!
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Anesthesia Myths and
WWW.NCNC.ORG
Legends article by Dr.
USER NAME: WEBNEWF
Looking for new links?
Phil Zeltzman, DVM.
Check out or Pawsome
Urban tales de-bunked.
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Links and Head to Tail
Health Links
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AUGUST
PASSWORD: GENTLEGIANTS
NEWFS PAPER
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION DEDICATED TO OUR MEMBERS & THEIR DOGS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
FROM THE PRESIDENT…
WELCOME!
I would like to share a very magical moment I experienced with one of my Newfy friends, Sara, who shares
Welcome to my first issue of the Newfs
Paper!
I’m happy to be following in
Gina’s
footsteps
newsletter
in
that
creating
is
a
informative,
educational, and interesting. I’m still
learning this program so please forgive
any errors or links that don’t work! Just
let me know and I’ll fix them as fast as
her life with Linda and Bob Kennard.
Sara is training for her WRDX, Water Rescue Dog Excellent title, the highest water title a Newf can earn
through the NCA, Newfoundland Club of America. Linda asked if I wouldn’t mind playing the role of the
unconscious victim, which is one of the exercises Sara must pass to earn the WRDX title. Never having
played that role I excitedly said, “yes, I would be happy to,” and before I knew it, Linda was handing me
some black scuba gloves and said, “here, put these on.” I was instructed to swim out 75 feet from shore
then lay floating quietly in the water with my arms spread wide out from my body.
I can.
So, out I went wearing my life jacket, water shoes, and those big black gloves. I reached the 75 foot
I’d also like the membership to be
distance then assumed my floating position ever so quietly. My ears were under water so I couldn’t hear
engaged in the information that goes
Linda give her, “GO SAVE” command. I love the water so I enjoyed a few moments of bliss while watching
into the newsletter so if you have any
a few clouds float by in the beautiful blue sky. I could hear Sara coming near me with the sound of her
pictures, ideas, links, column ideas, or
educational tips please feel free to
powerful strokes pushing the water aside with her webbed feet. I got so excited to experience what was
to come.
email me and I will work them into future
issues.
Sara ever so gently nudged my right hand with her nose several times to turn my lifeless, floating body so
Look for the monthly picture contest,
that my head would be pointing to shore. My ears were still under water so I continued to hear her
new internet links, interesting people
effortless strokes and rhythmic breathing as she worked. Once I was turned, Sara took my gloved hand
and groups I’ve found on Facebook and
in her mouth as if she was carrying a raw egg and didn’t want to crack it; this is truly one of the reasons a
Twitter, and coupons or giveaways!
Newf is called, “The Gentle Giant.”
Let’s make this the best club newsletter
we can! Thanks! -Robin
I relished each stroke she made and marveled at her strength, drive, and gentleness. The trip back to
shore was hypnotic and I didn’t want the experience to end. The next thing I felt was Linda taking my hand,
INSIDE EVERY ISSUE
Sara successfully completed the exercise. I stood up in the water and tears began to well up in my eyes.
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I gave Sara a big pat and told her what a good girl she was. Linda saw me crying and quickly asked if Sara
Memorial
I know I am pretty new in the working dog scene and many of our club members have had the opportunity
Birthdays/ New Members
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and honor to experience what I’ve explained above, but I can’t urge our members enough to enjoy our
President's Letter
Health & Rescue
Working Dog
Calendar
Board of Directors &
Committee Chairs
Advertising & Editorials
had hurt me. I explained to Linda that this was truly one of the most treasured moments I’ve experienced
and was overwhelmed by Sara’s performance.
Newfs for the incredible gentle creatures they are in the water, on land, or in our laps.
Thank you Linda and Sara, and good luck at your upcoming water test! I also
want
to
wish
each of you who are taking the water test at the Lincoln pond, good luck
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as well!
DAWN DRUGE
The average dog has but one request to all
humankind - Love me. -Helen Exley
THANK YOU!
We would like to thank and acknowledge
the following people for their generous
donations to the Health & Rescue
Samantha Westgate
Christine Legg
NEWFOUNDLAND
HEALTH RESCUE
Timberline Cove Townhouse HOA, in
memory of Mr. Ron Ruptier
By Hazel Jacoby
Lillian Tengan, in memory of Tedi Bear
The Blakeley Group, in memory of Tedi
Bear
DOGS IN RESCUE
ROCKYHas been medically cleared (finally!)
and waiting for a new home.
IZZY (#2)Being treated for heartworm, probably
will be in NH&R about 5 months.
NH&R HEALTH TIP
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SHAVE YOUR
NEWFOUNDLAND!
Newfoundland dogs have a “closed, double
coat”. This means that the outer coat, or
guard hairs, lay over the undercoat like a
blanket. Compare the Newfoundland coat to
an old growth forest. Once clear cut, young
trees will come back relatively quickly. But
the large old trees will take significant time to
return. When a Newfoundland's coat is
shaved, the dog's system will generate lots
of hair quickly, but it will be the soft undercoat to protect the skin from sunburn, regulate temperature, and protect from stickers.
Occasionally the outer guard hairs will not
grow back at all! Remember that the Newfoundland's undercoat is like a duck's down.
Once it grows back as the protection layer, it
is just like a down coat – heavy and much
too warm for the dog. It does not replace the
protection the outer coat provides. To keep
the dog cool in hot weather, groom well as
the weather warms up to clear out the undercoat, but leave the topcoat there to protect
the skin from the sun, insect bites, and sharp
objects.
Where are they now?
We are Chato and Leo (see picture). We rule the Renteria-Wilson household. Okay, we don’t rule
it, we own it. We are still working on getting things the way we want it, but it is coming along nicely.
I, Chato was here first. I came from a backyard breeder in Bakersfield. I was 11 weeks old and 29
lbs when my people (Felipe and Courtney), showed up and took me for a car ride to Visalia to my
forever home. Turns out I was Felipe’s first puppy. The other one, Courtney, was familiar with my
kind, but Felipe – he was an easy target. I got to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted when
he was around. Stealing underwear from the hamper was my best trick, especially when other
people were over and I could run around the house and show them my prize. After a year or so, just
as I was getting my people trained, Leo showed up. 14 months old and a big brown baby Huey.
Hello! It’s me, Leo. I was hanging out in Fresno with a couple of other Newfs, gaining my strength
and being ‘socialized’, whatever that means, when my people showed up and took me to Visalia to
my forever home. Just so you know, I have always been social – wrestling on the ground (I win),
jumping for treats, (I win) or just helping my people keep the kitchen clean – it’s all social! Anyway,
I have been here now with my big brother Chato for a year. He is my big brother because he is 6
months older, but I am the BIG brother. I have settled in at a nice 140 lbs of fluff, paws, drool and
agile counter-surfing tongue. I love it here. I sleep in the bathtub (see picture) or shower to stay cool,
or on the couch (shhh I don’t think my people know) in the winter to stay warm and keep my joints
cushioned. My people though, well that is another story. Chato gave me the dirt on Felipe – walks
away from the kitchen with food left out – STILL! And on Courtney – she’s a sucker for a sad look,
drool and a jump on the bed to wake her up if she sleeps past meal time.
In this past year Chato and I have managed to open the pool gate (twice) – he goes for a swim and
I run around the pool barking. We have stolen a steak, a couple of sandwiches, a jar of peanut
butter, grilled chicken, multiple pieces and bags of bread, muffins, bagels and cookies and also
‘helped’ make Christmas cookies (see picture of Leo helping). We have also chewed a few socks,
shoes, wooden utensils, coffee table corners, rugs and pillows. But, we have not destroyed our toys.
We love our toys (see picture of Chato and Leo with toys). We chase each other, play tug-of-war
and hide our toys in the couch, under the bed, in the shower and have even flung a couple over the
fence into the pool. Yeah, we own this place. It’s a Newf’s world and we let
our
people
in
because they need us. Who else would they give meds to for allergies, take
on trips to the
beach, the mountains, on school visits, work visits and most of all, who
would they hug? And one last thing – we are needed to keep the guys
LOVE CHATO & LEO
in the brown outfits with packages from getting too close to the front
door. We have them trained too – they don’t even knock anymore – they
just leave the packages on the porch. So, it’s a fair trade – we get the house, the people get the
porch.
PAWSOME BLOG ROLL
Check out these blogs for fun, new, and
informative information for you and your
AUGUST PICTURE CONTEST
Show us Your Drool!
dogs:
Fido Friendly Blog
Gad’s Ramblings
My Brown Newfies
We asked you to send in your best drool pic-
PAWTASTIC LINKS
tures for our August picture contest and we had
Check out these links for cool new web
some whoppers! Congratulations to Benny who
sites featuring new products and reviews:
had a double-double! Not one, but two hangers
http://dog-milk.com/
clinched the contest! Benny is loved by Amy
http://www.dogster.com/
Morris and will receive a Target gift certificate
UC Davis Nutrition Support System
and a fun toy. Thank you to everyone who sent
pictures in, Dawn had a good laugh at all her
HEAD TO TAIL HEALTH LINKS
choices!
Check out these links for interesting health and
“ARE YOU AWARE OF YOUR DROOLING
PROBLEM? IT LOOKS LIKE YOU
SWALLOWED A TENNIS SHOE AND
YOU HAVE THE LACES HANGING OUT.”
-TURNER AND HOOCH
behavioral information and news:
Dr. Phil Zeltzman’s Newsletter
Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS- Animal Behavioralist
Speaking For Spot
AWARDS BANQUET
COMMITTEE NEEDS
YOUR HELP!
SEPTEMBER PICTURE CONTEST- POOL PARTY!
The Annual Awards Banquet has become quite the
It’s been hot this week and it’s only going to get hotter in
popular event and as such we would like to make
August! How do you cool off your dog during these dog
room for more members to attend. Private rooms
days of summer? Send me your best picture of how your
large enough within restaurants are few and far
dog is “chillaxin” and you could win a gift certificate and
between, so this year we are asking the member-
a “cool” toy! Email your pictures to Robin!
ship to help find a facility we can use. Maybe you
are a member of a lodge, group, club or community
that maintains a hall or room that we could use? Or
know someone who does? (Cheap or Free?) We
would like to find something in the East Bay so no
one has to drive too far. We’ll need to seat at least
75 with room for catering.
MEET DOG MEMBER FLINT!
And it needs to be
available Saturday, February 25, 2012 from about
10:00 - 3:00.
Put your thinking caps on and contact me if you
have any ideas. Thanks a bunch! - Gina Bonnell
OLD MEMBER? NEW MEMBER?
GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT
YOUR CLUB! NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY. WE CAN’T HOLD
THESE WONDERFUL EVENTS
WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS!
YOSEMITE’S WHITE AND BLACK BLUES, WRD, DD
Owned by: Dana Kuo
Age: Turned 2 in March but looks and acts like 1 year
Favorite Activity: Waiting for meal times, all the time!
Favorite Toy: Kongs with cookies inside, or his green bunny that
sings the Candy Land song
Favorite Food: Anything in his bowl, including yucky pills
Nickname: “Go lay down!”
Best Trick: He will do anything for a treat
Bad Habit: Can’t sit still for more than a few minutes,
WORKING DOG
DONATIONS NEEDED!
The Working Dog Committee is looking
for your help for the upcoming raffle at the
Del Valle water test in September! If you
love that moment when your ticket is
pulled out of the bag then join in on the
fun! Do you have a Newfoundland item
you would like to share with other
members? Do you have a favorite toy or
piece of dog gear that you can’t wait for
another Newf to try out? Bring it on down
to the test! Contact Donna or Rick
Humphreys and let them know what you’ll
be donating to the raffle!
(925)-757-6196
DAILY DEALS
FOR YOUR DOG!
Daily deals are one of the easiest ways
to save money on new products and old
favorites this year. Here are a few for you
and your dog….
www.petsimply.com
www.barkingdeals.com
www.coupawz.com
www.doggyloot.com
www.mypetsavings.com
www.barkworthybargains.com
Here are a few more daily deal sites just
for you…
www.livingsocial.com
www.scoutmob.com
Nashville - Capriccio’s Thank God I’m a Country Boy www.blackboardeats.com
HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
BIRTHDAY
DOG
OWNER
8/24/1998
Chomper
Bonnie & John Souza
8/20/1999
Ch. Capriccio's Autumn Leaves (Autumn)
Linda & Merle Maggy
8/20/1999
Ch. Capriccio's Jeepers Creepers (Joey) TDD
Nancy Bynes
8/20/1999
Capriccio's Tangerine (Bacchus)
Heather & Dean Case
8/3/2000
Ch BearHollow's First Born (Dewey) CD
Joyce Taylor
8/19/2001
Vn Ch. Sierraview's-KaraBleu Sea-nna WD, WRDX, CD, TDD
Rick & Donna Humphreys
8/27/2002
CH Nordicagel Exodus " Moses"
Patty O'Brien/ Edd O'Donoghue
8/1/2003
Molly
Shami Edun/Bill Parsons
8/7/2004
Sweet Dreams Sophia
John & Carol Haggerty
8/20/2004
VN, WA, Ch Nakiska Shines at Aukai (Twinkle) CDX, TDX, RE, WRD,T DD
Cherrie & Steve Brown
8/23/2005
Beowulf
Pat Roy/Roger Duke
8/23/2005
Royal Flush's Four of a Kind (Ki)
Dale & Edie Koster
8/17/2006
Black Watch Ondine (Ola)
Walt & Marge Parsons
8/29/2006
Sadie
Heidi & Ted Schmidt
8/3/2007
Goldcoast's The Producers Bloom (Amadeus-Ami)
Dean Mancini/ Annamarie Alleva
8/15/2007
Springhaven's Sierra "Storm"
Carol & Jerry Stohlgren
8/1/2008
Soda Creek's Why Not "Chloe"
Amy Ryan
8/8/2008
Capriccio's Your Smiling Face (Sequoia)
Jim & Cindy Walling
8/8/2008
Ch. Capriccio’s Shower the People (Rain)
Linda & Merle Maggy
8/8/2008
Capriccio's Sweet Baby James (James)
George, Carol & Justin Chew
8/8/2008
Capriccio's Baby Buffalo (Nora)
Jessie Parsons/Jason McGuire
8/8/2008
Ch Capriccio’s How Sweet It Is (Brooklyn)
Lynne & Terry Baker
8/8/2008
Capriccio's Steam Roller Blues
John & Mary Lou Raduly
8/18/2008
Gibson "Gibby"
Diane Garfield/ John Carlson
8/20/2008
Summerford's "Beaumont"
Anne Anderson
8/20/2008
Zorro
Wayne Kasom
8/21/2008
Aukai "Koali" ' awa
Cherrie & Steve Brown
8/25/2008
Linkville's Tippy
Chris & Glenda Jones
8/26/2008
Capriccio's The Right Time "Tempo"
Mohamed Reem
8/17/2009
Karazan Marni
Gene & Valerie Maczek
8/24/2009
Bydand's "Rocco" Mousse Au Chocolat
Lou & Maria Gerlinger
ANESTHESIA
MYTHS &
URBAN LEGENDS
By Dr. Phil Zeltzman DVM, DAVCS, CVJ
Debunking 5 common Myths about anesthesia
http://www.drphilzeltzman.com
http://www.drphilzeltzman.com/Freenewsletter.html
Scheduling surgery or dental work for your pet can be a scary proposition. Every procedure carries some measure of risk, so it’s tough to think
about your loved ones under anesthesia. But before you panic, talk to your veterinarian to determine what’s best for your pet and discuss your
concerns. And don’t hesitate to do a little research of your own - here’s a guide to some of the most common myths about anesthesia:
This newsletter is adapted with permission from a pet owner handout created by Veterinary Economics, a business journal for vets, which holds
the copyrights. Interestingly, the handout is based on information provided by my colleague Dr. Kurt Grimm, a brilliant board-certified
anesthesiologist at Veterinary Specialist Services in Conifer, CO. He is always my go-to person when I need reliable information on anesthesia.
Myth 1: Anesthesia complications are common Myth 2: Certain anesthetic drugs could harm my
pet
Fact: Don’t let horror stories prevent your pet from
receiving
necessary
veterinary
care.
Complications do occur, but deaths are rare.
Studies suggest that for normal, healthy dogs and
cats, the risk of death is approximately one in
2,000. For pets with a preexisting disease, that
number increases to about one in 500. But a
well-trained veterinary team will take every
reasonable precaution - including having a
knowledgeable
staff,
appropriate
patient
monitoring procedures, and proper patient
evaluation and preparation - to minimize these
risks.
My take: So the risk of dying, all pets combined, is
a fraction of 1%. Still too high, but pretty amazing,
don’t you think? In fact, the new trend among
anesthesiologists is not to reduce the risk of dying
under anesthesia, but to lower the complications
related to anesthesia. For example, we can
Fact: In most cases, monitoring a pet’s condition
(for example, monitoring anesthetic depth, blood
oxygen level, respiration, blood pressure, body
temperature, and heart electrical activity) during a
procedure is much more important than which drug
protocol is selected.
It’s more important for your veterinarian to tailor a
protocol to each patient’s needs and provide an
appropriate level of supportive care - seldom is one
drug better or worse than others since they all have
benefits and risks.
My take: Tailoring a protocol to each patient’s
needs means that, for example, there are some
drugs that we will simply no use in certain breeds
or specific pets or with certain diseases. In the
anesthesia world, one size does not fit all. "Every
pet is different" as I keep repeating.
Myth 4: The Internet is the most reliable source source of information. Clearly, your vet is the best
for information about potential anesthesia risks source of information about your pet’s specific
needs. Now, if you don’t trust your vet to do
Fact: While some sites offer reliable and useful anesthesia on your pet, you have a real problem.
information,
plenty
of
others
contain You should find a vet you trust. It’s that simple.
inconsistencies or flat-out falsities. So don’t be
fooled by misinformation, which can spread quickly
from website to website. Do your research on
anesthesia and its potential - but rare complications, then discuss your findings with your
veterinarian to make sure you’re getting the most
accurate picture. This will allow you to do what’s
best for your pet - and perhaps rid your mind of a
few unfounded fears.
My take: What can I say? There is an enormous
amount of junk on the Internet. It’s one of the
reasons I started this crazy newsletter project, and
my web site. Online, anybody can claim to have
some knowledge. Just because someone has had
Labs or Siamese cats their whole life does not make
them anesthesia specialists.
Just because
someone has had the misfortune of losing a pet
under anesthesia does not make them a reliable
“I've heard that Newfoundlands don't take the
amount of anesthesia you would think for their size.”
PZ reply: I’m not sure what this means. This is
probably an urban legend. The amount of
anesthesia drugs we use is actually not
proportional to the patient’s size. In other words, if
a 1 pound pet needs 1 “unit” of anesthesia drug, it
does not mean that a 10 pound pet needs 10
“units” of anesthesia drug and a 100 pound pet
needs 100 “units” of anesthesia drug.
Proportionally, large patients need less anesthesia
drugs than smaller ones. So it’s nothing specific to
Newfies.
Myth 3: Most complications occur during a
procedure while my pet is asleep
Fact: Almost half of anesthetic deaths occur after
the delivery of anesthetic drugs during recovery.
Ask your veterinarian for a rundown of how your pet
will be cared for after a procedure and make sure
you’re comfortable with that level of care. Premium
care will often cost a little more, but you can take
comfort in the fact that your pet will be receiving an
optimum level of attention and monitoring during a
very critical period.
My take: I couldn’t agree more. Again, over half of
anesthetic deaths occur during recovery, ie AFTER
anesthesia or surgery is over. This is especially true
with dogs and cats with a flat face (brachycephalic
breeds) such as Bulldogs, Pugs and Bostons. This
is the reason why it is so critical to ensure that a
nurse will stay with your pet until it is safe to leave
their sight. Even then, periodic “rounds” to make
sure everything is OK are critical.
Myth 5: Most veterinarians provide a similar
level of anesthetic care and monitoring
Fact: Every veterinarian has a different way of doing
things. Some may refer cases to or consult with a
specialist for anesthetic procedures, while others
may rely on their in-house team. If you have any
questions or concerns, ask your veterinarian for
details before your pet undergoes any anesthetic
procedures, then make an informed decision about
what’s best for your pet.
My take: As a traveling surgeon, I work with many
vets, and indeed I can attest, “every vet has a
different way of doing things.” I have to say that
overall, the vets and the nurses I work with all do a
great job. We hardly ever lose a pet under
anesthesia these days, even some really, really
sick ones, and it’s without any question thanks to
safe drugs, great monitoring and above all, doctors
and nurses who care about their patients
immensely.
SEPTEMBER
WATER TEST
September 10-11, Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore, CA
The September Water Test is coming up soon so
keep on practicing and we hope to see you there as
a participant or as an observer! This year’s judges
will be Martin Vroegryk, Gabby Cohen, Laura
Gallagher, Rick Humphreys, and observer judge
Ceilia Gebhart. Please come join us for a day of
anticipation, excitement, a raffle, and good food!
Look for further directions and information in the
September Newfs Paper.
Get Ready To
Get Wet!
2011 MEETING
& EVENT CALENDAR
NCNC MEETING SCHEDULE (UNLESS OTHERWISE PUBLISHED)
MEETING TIMES:
Board - 10:30 AM
Potluck Lunch - 12:00 Noon
General Meeting - 1:00 PM
Please leave dogs at home for meetings unless host is contacted first.
WHAT EVENT
WHEN
September 10 & 11
Water Tests
WHERE IT WILL BE
WHO TO CONTACT
Del Valle Park, Livermore, CA
Pam Rubio
408-847-1641
pamelar@garlic.com
September 17
Walnut Festival Parade
Walnut Creek, CA
Walt Parsons 925-934-0775
waltparsons@gmail.com
September 25
General Meeting
Castro Valley, CA
Hazel Jacoby 510-582-9027
jhbar@comcast.net
October 28
Regional Specialty
Dixon, CA
Pam Rubio/Gina Bonnell 408-847-1641
pamelar@garlic.com
November 12 &13
Draft Tests
Lagoon Valley Park, Vacaville, CA
Laura Gallagher 707-447-9079
kevaura@pacbell.net
December 3
Holiday Parade
Pleasanton, CA
Walt Parsons 925-934-0775
waltparsons@gmail.com
December 10
Christmas Party & Meeting
TBD
TBD
January 1, 201
Annual Planning Meeting
Hayward, CA
Linda Maggy 510-886-9385
merlem3@aol.com
January 15, 2012
General Meeting
Castro Valley, CA
Hazel Jacoby 510-582-9027
jhbar@comcast.net
February 25, 2012
Annual Banquet & Meeting
TBD
TBD
April 1, 2012
Draft Test
Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA
Pam Rubio 408-847-1641
NEWFS OUT & ABOUT…
pamelar@garlic.com
HAVING FUN AND BEING SOCIAL WITH YOUR NEWF? SEND ME A PICTURE!
DOZER AT THE OAKLAND A’S TAKE
YOUR DOG TO THE GAME DAY!
FOYLE & THE HOUNDS AT THE DALE
ROGERS’ SCULPTURE IN SOUTH CITY (SF)
NCNC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Dawn Druge 707-326-1308 Chinook3@comcast.net
Advertising &
Editorials
VICE PRESIDENT:
Kevin Gallagher 916-847-4906 kevaura@pacbell.net
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY/ RESCUE CHAIR
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RECORDING SECRETARY/ EDUCATION CHAIR:
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Hazel Jacoby 510-582-9027 Treasurer@aol.com
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by the 20th of each month for publication
in the next issue. Digital photos should be
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Advertising, commercial or otherwise,
DIRECTORS:
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discretion. The Newfs Paper is a
regular publication of the
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MEMBERSHIP
John & Gina Bonnell 408-309-2991 Bonnell_2001@yahoo.com
Newfoundland Club of Northern
California (NCNC). Articles published
are the opinions of the authors and
NEWFS PAPER EDITOR:
Robin Welter 415-272-0914 Robinwelter@gmail.com
not necessarily those of the board of
NCNC or those of the board of NCA.
Articles published, which are of a
medical nature, are the opinions of
the authors only. Consult your
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Linda Maggy 510-886-9385 Merlem3@aol.com
WAYS & MEANS:
Patti & Buzz Sondgroth 530-809-1817 Grannypat4@hotmail.com
veterinarian before attempting to
diagnose, medicate, or severely
WORKING DOG CHAIR:
change the dietary habits of your
Dana Kuo 209-384-7679 ilovenewfs@gmail.com
dogs.
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA
http://www.ncanewfs.org/
2012 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Our house was always filled with dogs...
http://www.ncanationalspecialty.org/
NCA MEMBERSHIP
They helped make our house a kennel, it
http://www.ncanewfs.org/members.shtml
is true, but the constant patter of their
http://www.ncanewfs.org/newftide.shtml
filthy paws and the dreadful results of
their brainless activities have warmed me
throughout the years. -HELEN HAYES
NEWFTIDE
NCA MEETING NOTES
2011-05-01_03 NCA Board of Directors Face to Face Meeting
2011-05-03 NCA Annual Membership Meeting
2011-05-03 Board of Directors Meeting
2011-06-16 NCA Board of Directors Teleconference Meeting
2011-07-21 Board of Directors and Committee Teleconference Meeting