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C O L O N I A L B E A R F A R E
COLONIAL BEAR FARE
the official publication of the Colonial Newfoundland Club
cncnewfs.com
Issue 1111
winter 2015
Hank
-submitted by Carol Stultz
Inside this newsletter--New Scoops
2 -6
New CNC Membership Applicants
7
NCA Draft Test Premium
8
A Year for Rescue---Past and Future
9 - 12
Generous Donations Sent in with
Membership Renewals
13 -15
CNC Rescue Donation
15
CNC Newfs
16
Can You Help Design Tee Shirts for
the Club?
17
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Abbey, My Dog
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CNC November BOD Minutes 19 – 23
CNC January BOD Minutes
24 - 32
2015 CNC Board of Directors
33
A Little Adieu
33
2015 CNC Committee Chairs
34
About CNC Bear Fare
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NEWF SCOOPS
Carol Stultz
and
Hank
Old Bays Potters Friend Hank aka: HANK
Owners: Carol Stultz, Daniel Stultz, Sandra Stultz and Cindy Flowers
January 15, 2015 Westminster, MD –
Annapolis Kennel Club, Inc.
Hank won BEST OF WINNERS
We are VERY proud of him!
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NEWF SCOOPS
Hayley at the Annapolis Kennel Club
January 18, 2015
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NEWF SCOOPS
Hayley at the Carroll Kennel Club
January 15, 2015
-Hayley is owned and loved by Kathy Havran and Debbie Thornton.
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NEWF SCOOPS
Old Bays Potters Friend Hank (call name: HANK)
Owners: Carol Stultz, Dan Stultz, Sandra Stultz and Cindy Flowers
on February 8th 2015, Hank won:
1st Place in 9-12 Month Class
and
WINNERS DOG (a MAJOR!!)
at Maryland Kennel Club
West Friendship, MD
Howard County Fairgrounds
Great job, Carol and Hank!
Submitted by: Sandra Stultz
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NEWF SCOOPS
VN Ch Bear N Mind’s Cover Girl, CD, WD1, WRD, DD1, CGC
Bella received her 3rd leg to achieve her CDX title at the Cape Fear Dog
Training Club trials on February, 21st!
Owners: Debbie and Jeff Dennison
“Whether they win or lose, dogs are always good sports!!”
-Anonymous
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Membership Applicants
Presented to the CNC Board of Directors
for Preliminary Approval
January 7, 2015
Bridgette Lunsford & James Poff Arlington, VA
Sponsor: Donna McConn
Linda & Ralph Terracciano
Theresa Chiotos
Mat & Susan Snellings
Elkton, MD
Harpers Ferry, WV
Virginia Beach, VA
Sponsor: Judith Van Dyke Marshall
February 18, 2015
Elizabeth & Josh Margolis
Bethesda, MD
Sponsor: Margaret Marcus
Amy Czawlytho and Justin Higley
Baltimore, MD
Bob & Mary Kelty
Catonsville, MD
Sponsor: Judith Van Dyke Marshall
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Newfoundland+Club+of+America+
Draft Test Premium
Hosted by
the
Southeastern Newfoundland
Club
April 11 and 12, 2015
Two Tests/Two Days
High Falls County Park
671 High Falls Rd.
Seneca, SC 29672
Judges:
Benita Edds
615 May Apple Lane
Mars Hill, NC 28754
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Ron Horn
588 S Gilpin Ct.
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
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CNC RESCUE
CHAIR
The Year for Rescue – Past and Future.
By Donna McConn – Rescue Chair
2014 was a busy year for Rescue. We dealt with 28 dogs. While this does not
seem like a lot, it is for Newfoundlands. I have been involved with other Rescues
and feel that we are very lucky we don’t take in as many as others do. Many people
do not understand what happens in Rescue from the initial contact about a dog in
need to the adoption process. Every contact we get is not taken lightly. Our goal is
to help the dog however we can.
Our first question is, “Why does this owner have to give up their dog(s)?”
For many, the reasons are financial. We have to dig deeper to determine if they
might be able to keep their dog if it just a minor medical problem that they cannot
afford. The OAR fund was developed for circumstances like this. Every
circumstance is different. If the owner is not able to afford vet care because they lost
their job and their dog needs vaccinations, the OAR fund can assist. The second
question asked is, “Who is the breeder?” and “Have you contacted them?” While
the better breeders will take their dogs back (many have this in their contract) others
will not care and will not.
Then we must find out more about the dog. We have a questionnaire we
send out to be completed by the owner and we also spend time on the phone talking
about the dog. We need to know the temperament of the dog. Some of the things
we ask: Does the dog get along with other dogs? Has the dog been with cats? How
about children and what ages? Then we have to know if the dog has any medical
issues that need to be dealt with right away. These answers will assist us to putting
the dog in a foster home.
Once the dog is put into a foster home, it is provided with a check up from the
veterinarian. All needed vaccinations are administered and the dog is evaluated for
any medical issues. The dogs are also spayed or neutered. If there are any major
health problems the CNC Board of Directors discuss the issues and determine if we
should pursue further treatment. The foster home then evaluates the personality of
the dog. They are given a questionnaire to complete over the next several weeks.
We like to keep the dog in a foster home for about 2-3 weeks so we can properly
access the dog. Most fosters have their dogs for an average of 30 – 60 days. It all
depends on age, temperament, training, medical, etc.
In order for someone to adopt a dog they must complete an application. The
application provides information about the applicants and their family (human and
not). If we feel that they could be a good home, we then ask a volunteer (club
member) to conduct a home visit. The home visit is to meet the family and
determine whether they and their home would be a good fit for a Newfoundland.
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The most important part is safety. They must have a safe environment for dogs. We
will then “match” up the dog with applicants by having the applicants meet the dog
and the foster. The foster has first right of refusal and will let me know if they think
the family is a good match. We are very particular to try and make this “match”
because we want everyone to be happy. If the match is not a good one, the dog will
come back into Rescue.
Rescue is one of the most difficult tasks in the club. It takes a lot of time and
devotion. Each dog is important to us. From the initial contact to the adoption there
is a lot of work that goes into the process.
We rely on our volunteers to help make this process go smoothly. We are
also looking for more members to assist. There are many opportunities to volunteer
but one of the most needed are foster homes. We don’t have very many of these.
About 30% of our foster homes are “failed fosters.” This means that they end up
adopting the dog that they foster. While this is wonderful, many times they won’t or
can no longer foster. They might be at their limit for the number of dogs in their
household or the dog they adopted does not get along with other dogs well.
Then we are looking for another foster home to replace that one. Fostering is
difficult for some because they have trouble giving up a dog. I completely
understand this as I have four failed fosters myself!
My Newfoundland was my first foster from CNC Rescue and I was looking
for a new home for him. The longer he
stayed the closer I got to him and the
more I loved his personality. So, I
finally decided he was the right match for
me.
My goal in fostering was to adopt
a Newfoundland and that is how I got
started with our club. I became a
member just so I could foster. I never
thought that I would end up being the
Rescue chair. I just wanted to adopt a
Newfoundland!
Donna and Chance at
last year’s
CNC picnic.
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Chance pulling his cart
If you can assist Rescue with any of these tasks, please contact me:
Fostering – even if you have certain requirements – only female dogs, only
young or old dogs, etc.
Transporting dogs – this can be from a give up home or shelter to a foster
home or from a foster home to a veterinarian.
Home Visits – for potential adopters. We provide the guidance and
paperwork to complete.
Evaluating potential dogs to come into Rescue – this can be at someone’s
home or in a shelter.
Events – we will do four events this year to promote Rescue.
Train – assisting a foster home with training the dog. This could be leash
training, learning to go for car rides, or working with basic commands.
Grooming – you don’t need to be a professional! Some fosters just need help
with baths and brushing.
For all of the above opportunities (except fostering) please let me know how far you
will be willing to drive to assist.
Rescue will be looking for more events to participate in to promote adoption.
If you know of an event in your area that you think will be beneficial for us to be
involved in please let me know.
Last – but not least – I would like to thank and recognize two people that
have been a big help for me. Bob and Anne Blaicher have taken on the
responsibility for all of the paperwork for Rescue. They handle all of the veterinarian
accounts, expenses for Rescue and work with our Treasurer and myself to make sure
we do things correctly. They also have done a lot of transports for us this past year.
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Feel free to contact me directly to discuss anything about Rescue. If you have
contacted me previously about volunteering please do so again. Situations change
and I like to hear from our volunteers yearly so I will know what you can or cannot
still do. If you have any friends or relatives that want to volunteer, they do need to
become a club member to do so. My contact information is:
colonialnewfsRescue@gmail.com or via phone at 703-967-1000 (cell).
Donna
Chance, just lov’in
the snow!!
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Thank You for Your Generous Donations Sent with Membership Renewals
Rescue Fund
Michael & Susan Acosta
Leslie & Bennett Alford, In loving memory of Sweet Dexter. Forever loved and in the hearts
of Kathy Hamilton and Cindy Flowers.
Katie Amundson
Anonymous, In memory of Baloo.
Chuck & Cookie Basham
Robert & Anne Blaicher, In memory of our beloved Bailey Bear.
Michelle & Dan Blumhagen
John & Cathy Borklund
Linda & Ray Boswell, In memory of “The General”, owned by Carol, Dan and Sandra
Stultz.
Kim & Chris Briggs
MichaeL Brown
Arthur & Angela Brummer, In honor of Dwight & Christine Gorsuch.
Jennie Bryl, In memory of Darwin Briggs.
Joseph & Patricia Budzynski
Jeff & Jeddie Busch, In honor of Max.
Kevin & Sharon Carlton
Russell & Ann Corbett
Janet Cornett
Jerry & Nancy Dickens
Bernie & Cathy Donnelly
Lucy Albert & David Drucker
Kathy & Robert Emery
Ann Farese, In memory of Chesapeake & Sydney.
Wendy & Peter Flerlage
John & Cindy Flowers, In memory of Juli & John Paladino’s Newf Kasey.
Margaret Focarino & William Roege
Rhonda Fox & Michael Jones
Kathleen Fromme, In memory of “Andrew” Fromme.
Julie Gable & Gabor Adamovics
Jim & Susan Garrett
Craig & Tracy Guthery
Maida & Malcolm Gutterman, In memory of Tuxedo.
Kathy Havran
Jim & Judy Henry
Ronald & Linda Hochstein, In memory of “Hannah.”
Hilary Hyland, In memory of Ethie (Miss Mouse).
Kris & Jerry Jirgl
Zachary & Kara Karr, Thank you Montgomery Animal Hospital.
Paul & Carole Katinas
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Thank You for Your Generous Donations Sent with Membership Renewals
Rescue Fund continued
Craig & Marcia Katz
Lynette & Eric Kaufold
Thomas & Carol Keightley
Virginia Kelly, In memory of all my wonderful Newfs.
Dennis & Anna Klein
Charles & Sherry Lane, In memory of Ch. Welcove’s Sea Tug of Espen.
Lisa Lathrop
Jeffrey Lembke & Maureen Kane, In memory of Chesapeake.
Sandy Lewis & Ralph Grier
Margaret & Brad Marcus
Peggy McBride
Paula McPherson
Erin Murphy & John O’Neill, In memory of Katie, our 1st Newfoundland.
Deborah & Steven Nelson
Lucy & David Ordoobadi, In memory of Bumpo & Daisy.
Juli & John Paladino, In memory of Kasey, our 1st Newf, 5-12-2013 to 7-13-2014.
Karen & Gene Parry
Heather Perkin
Jessica Regan, In honor of JoAnn Regan.
Dan & Cheryl Rosen
Richard & Karen Russell
Timothy & Patricia Schlitt
Christie Smith
Michael Smith
Gordon & Gina SongerPatricia & David Stack, In loving memory of “Calza,” Brad
Cole’s Newf.
Carlton & Molly Standish, In honor of Cindy Flowers and thanks from Rudd & Hagrid
Gina & Mike Stanford, In honor of Ollie (Ollie Lollie), the most amazing Newf & caregiver.
Chuck & Kimberly St. Clair
Richard & Jackie Takacs
David & Sandra Tancreti
Delma & Donald Taylor, In memory of Sun Valley Benedetto (Ben),
Patrice Thomas & Ira Rheingold
Stephen Thomas
George & Lisa Turner
Elaine & Dick Vande Hei
Kathy D. Weber, Thanks to all CNC Rescue volunteers for saving and loving the Newfs who
need help.
Leslie Mary Wells, Thanks to Karen Parry who helps Claire de Lounne Song-Of-The South with
every issue, question and praiseworthy thought a Newfie can have 1,000 miles away. Love, Claire, and xxoo to
Chris & Dwight.
Scott & Cheryl Wingate
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Thank You for Your Generous Donations Sent with Membership Renewals
Working Activities Fund
John and Cathy Borklund
Kevin & Sharon Carlton
John & Cindy Flowers, In honor of my first Newf, Betty.
Julie Gable & Gabor Adamovics
Paul & Carole Katinas
Virginia Kelly, In memory of all my wonderful Newfs.
Dennis & Anna Klein
Erin Murphy & John O’Neill, In memory of Hoover, our 2nd Newfoundland
David & Sandra Tancreti
Trophy Fund
John and Cathy Borklund
Kevin & Sharon Carlton
John & Cindy Flowers, Thanks to Kathy Hamilton for chairing Specialty Trophies.
Julie Gable & Gabor Adamovics
Paul & Carole Katinas
David & Sandra Tancreti
CNC Rescue Thanks!
Cindy Flowers!
for her!
$50 donation
in Honor of!
"Anya" Meyers
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CNC NEWFS
This is Santana the Nana
and his charge,
Emmeline Vogt.
--John and Cathy
Borklund
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CNC needs
your
help!!!!!
Tee Shirts
Show off your favorite Newf with a new tee shirt
design. CNC is reaching out to Newf lovers for
new designs for club Tee Shirts.
The designs can be large or small, suitable for hats
or Tee Shirts. We use the silk screening process for
the Tee Shirts and embroidery for small designs
such as baseball caps.
All that is required is the concept----because an artist
can do the final artwork! The current designs are
mostly Water Rescue and Drafting themes. It
would be nice to have something for Newf Rescue
and for people who foster Newfs. Designs could
also just have a cute Newf saying, like the Answer
Tee-shirt (see below.)
! Remember to include all the Newfs-----Black, Landseer, and Brown.
! If your design is selected, you will receive a free shirt!
Tee shirt designs for this year have already been chosen. We will offer Baseball caps,
Ski caps and Denim shirts, along with the Tee Shirts.
There have been several requests for 3XL, so limited amounts have been ordered.
In addition, several items will feature a Brown Newf.
A special thank you to all volunteers who worked so hard to create the existing tee
shirt designs, which everyone has enjoyed and loved!
Please send ideas to:
Email: cookiebasham@gmail.com
Snail mail:
Cookie Basham
7411 Georgetown Court
McLean, VA 22102
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Abbey, My Dog
Our 12 year-old dog, Abbey, died last month.
The day after she died, my four-year old
daughter Meredith, was crying and talking
about how much she missed Abbey. She
asked if we could write a letter to God so that
when Abbey got to heaven, God would
recognize her. I told her that I thought we
could, so she dictated these words:
Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog?
She died yesterday and is with you in Heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let
me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play
with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her, You will know that
she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love,
Meredith
We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith, and
addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then, Meredith
pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots
of stamps to get the letter all the way to Heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into
the letter-box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the
letter yet? I told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed,
To Meredith, in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by
Mr. Rogers titled, When a Pet Dies. Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we
had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of
Abbey and Meredith, and this note:
Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in Heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right
away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart.
Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in Heaven, I don't have any
pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep
and have something to remember Abbey by.
Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and
sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day. Remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I'm easy to find; I am wherever there is love.
Love,
God
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November 19, 2014
Teleconference, 7:30 P.M
Meeting called to order at 7:33 P.M.
Present: Dwight Gorsuch (DG), Chuck Basham (CB), Judy Van Dyke, Dotty Hudson (DH), Cathy
Borklund (CLB), Kathy Paxton (KP), Dave Rothschild (DR), Donna McConn (DMC), Rose Miller
(RM)-arrived 7:51 PM
Guest: Julia Sharkey
President, Dwight Gorsuch
Review Minutes from October 22, 2014
A motion was made (KP) to accept the October 2014 BOD Minutes as written and place a copy
into “Bear Fare”. Motion Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
Officer Reports:
Treasurer Report – Judy Van Dyke
Checking account balance as of November 19, 2014: $19,320
We have five CDs = $51,024
Received $8,644.45 Cashier’s Check from NCA to be put into fixed term CD
Checks and debit card payments $100 and over from October 22 – November 18, 2014:
10/22 Rescue, Fletcher expenses
309.90
10/28 Vet Vision, Rescue, Sam
130.00
11/4
Airpark, Rescue, Fletcher
210.77
11/6
Annual insurance
1,645.00
11/7
Animal Medical Center, (debit card)
149.50
11/7
Water test, reimburse expenses
163.29
11/12 Water test, reimburse supplies
123.80
11/18 Regional, reimburse sweeps awards
156.00
Motion to accept the Treasurer Report (KP), Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
Motion to accept all Checks, Credit and Debit Card Payments $100 and over (KP); Second (CB).
Without objection, the motion passed.
Corresponding Secretary – Cathy Borklund
• Three donations this month.
o Two to Rescue
o One for $100 for the 2015 Water Test. “Katana”
Recording Secretary – Dotty Hudson
• 112 Ballot have been received for the election. That is 45% of Membership.
• Final 134, which is 55%
Committee Reports:
2014 NCA Specialty – Kathy Paxton
• As of 11/17/2014 – the National funds are at $10,148.40
• Deficit has been reported to NCA
• Report will be completed after holidays. Jim Wasson to assist.
Awards – Cindy Flowers and John Borklund
• Response needed of any awards to Cindy by November 21, 2014
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• John to present in Williamsburg.
CNC Nomination Committee – Rose Miller
A motion to dissolve this ad hoc committee was made (KP). Motion Second (DH). Without
objection, the motion passed.
Greg Strong Seminar – Rose Miller
• Greg Strong Handling Seminar – date is Feb 28 and March 1, 2015.
• Prince William County Fairgrounds. Event up on Face book.
o Location changed to get a larger event.
o Have indoor rest rooms, table-chairs and heat.
• Snow Date: Greg and Facility can accommodate. This will explained in the flyer.
• Members get first on participation-Open date one week. Then after Open dates
everyone will be placed in a lottery.
o Room for tons of spectators.
• Here are the estimated costs for the Handling Seminar:
• Greg - Seminar Fee $2,000
o Hotel, mileage, food for 2 $ 500 (est.)
o PWC Building /heat/chairs/tables $1,500
o Food $1,000 (est.)
o Ribbons/prizes $ 100
o Insurance costs $ 500 (est.)
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$5,600
•
Projected Income:
o Working Participant $2 25 X 25 = $ 5,625
o Audit Participant $1 25 X 50 = $ 6,250 (we can fit more if more enter!)
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$11, 875
Projected profit $ 6,275 or approx. $ 3,000 per club. Last time with a smaller venue we
realized somewhere around $1, 3 00 per club.
• Costs for hotel, mileage, food and insurance are estimated based on my recollection from
last time. With the larger venue we can have more observers (more than the 30 we had
before) and more than 50. I used 50 as an estimate on what we can expect.
• We provide the 2 day seminar, breakfast and "quality" lunch.
• PVSSC has a PA system we can use.
• We will need volunteers, who get to see the seminar for free.
Motion made (KP) to move forward with the plans for the Greg Strong two-day seminar.
Second (DR). Motion carries with no objections.
Legislative Affairs – Anne French
• DMC will contact a member to see if they would like to take the position in 2015.
Membership – Judy Van Dyke
• Membership Applicants Presented to the Board of Directors for Preliminary Approval:
•
Lorri & Mike Fabling, Virginia
Sponsor: Judith Van Dyke
Charles McL. Hadley, III, Maryland
Sponsor: Donna McConn
Kelly Smith, Maryland
Sponsor: Peggy Darling
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A motion to grant preliminary approval to the applicant (KP). Second (CB). Without objection,
the motion passed.
A motion to publish in the next “Bear Fare”; then wait 30 days for full Membership. (CB) Second
(DH). Without objection, the motion passed.
OAR Fund – Judy Van Dyke, Kathy Paxton, Donna McConn
• No new donations in October per JVD.
• NENC has a 501C Fund like our Oar Fund. They will send their criteria to our committee
to review process.
Report on Cassie:
• The owner of Cassie (8 year old female) phoned me to give her up due to skin issues
that he could no longer afford to care for. We set up an appt. for her to see Dr. Kable at
Airpark and paid for this and her meds with the OAR fund. The owner has had her since
a pup. He lost his job and only has PT work now.
• Kathy Paxton:
o Met Bill Schick today (Wednesday, November 5, 2014) at Airpark – this was the
O.A.R. female Newf with the skin issues. Very, very sweet girl.
o She is 8 years 1 month old, spayed; pictures from 18 months ago show a typical,
cute, hairy Newf.
o Truly complex issues as her problems probably are not a singular diagnosis.
o She has infected ears – cytology – both rods & cocci, = antibiotic resistant and
possibly later a
o Culture & sensitivity – the wait is deliberate as she may wind up on an antibiotic
for her skin
o Rear muscle atrophy profound! Not on any heartworm preventative, and grossly
underweight
o Skin cytology both yeast and bacteria
o Entropian, bi-lateral, but – this may clear when skin clears (might) tear test
normal – no dry eye, so she isn't in much discomfort right now.
Treatment and Tests:
o BNT treatment both ears
o Blood for snap heartworm test – negative – yeah!!
o Blood for thyroid (MI)
o Blood for chem. panel (full) and stool (she cooperated :-)
o Panacure, 5 days (giardia), 21 days later 5 days (hook)
o 6 months Sentinel
If her liver values are normal she can begin on an oral antifungal which also is an antibiotic
(maybe help with ears)
He has my email & is to send me phone number of pharmacy for meds (generic)
He is to continue baths – benzoyl peroxide every other day and to leave ears alone
If she needs thyroid meds (generic) same pharmacy for Bill – won't hear for about a week.
Her owner has really tried – just think he really wasn't receiving the best of veterinary advice and
don't think he has had much experience with 'vet things'. And, she is such a true, sweet Newf!
Even a stinky as she is Smile
Laid back YES! – but, can come alive to play when another dog is present. Likes other dogs, has
been around kids I have no idea of ages. Didn't want to get too specific with my ‘just chatting’
questions.
Dr Kable will call with blood work tomorrow – thyroid next week.
Dr. Kable was with us for a tad over 1 1/2 hours and did his usual thorough job.
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November 8, 2014 - KP
• He called, blood work came back – she has now started on the anti-fungal meds
• Believe we established at a Board Meeting Judy would contact Lezli & Bennett to let them
know how, with the O.A.R. Fund, we were able to help a very sweet Newf.
•
Oar Fund Cases (DR)
• The CNC BoD appointed Kathy Paxton as the Point Person for all OAR Fund Dogs. She
will collect all information which includes diagnosis and interviews on Newf and Family
and present findings to the BoDs to make decisions.
Regional and Supported Entries – Cindy Flowers
• Per DG the event was very successful.
• Will get a report at next meeting.
Rescue – Donna McConn
• Fletcher has kennel cough
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See if he got it by shot or nasal, then new people know he needs the opposite type.
Fletcher had shot; next time needs Nasal for Bordatella.
This month no new rescues were brought in. But Rescue is getting busy.
Updates on fosters/adoptions:
• Barefoot/Bear - He is now with another family. He is doing well and getting a lot of
attention in this home. Still no interest in adoption.
• Sampson is still at Donnas’ and will need one more follow up appointment with the
surgeon next week. He has been posted on the website.
• Fletcher had the appointment at VOSM but we have not yet received anything in
writing. The surgeons decided that they would not recommend surgery at this point.
We do have a club member that is interested in adopting.
• Dunkin is now at Donnas’ until a new foster home can be found. He is doing well
and will be put on the website this week. He is a young 9 year old that gets along
well with other dogs but cannot be cats.
We had one private adoption this month.
We have not heard back from the owner wanting to surrender his 8-9 year old female
with skin issues.
Once again we are having issues getting foster homes for these dogs. While we have
some new foster homes not all of them can take any dog. Keep in mind that most of
the dogs we have been getting in have some type of issue. Here is an example of the
recent ones: Barefoot – frequent urination & stairs; Sampson – eye surgery and a
handful; Dunkin – no cats. Some of the foster homes we had previously have not
stepped up to foster again. They have other dogs now or their schedules have changed
and can no longer help. Donna will take dogs that have issues (behavior or medical) but
will not always have room. Donna needs all of the BODs assistance to find more foster
homes. Out of the recent pleas for help we only got about 3 responses. It is very sad
that a club our size does not have more people that will step in and help. The emergency
situation with the Dodd’s was good example of the lack of support. Several members
even have kennels that could have temporary housed these dogs instead of taking them
to outside kennel. Rescue is a big part of this club and the support network of the
members is not there. Donna has recruited several volunteers to join the club just for
that. Not all can foster but will help with transports and other needs.
KP would like to speak with any perspective adopters of Fletcher, so they are not
surprised by his condition. BoD Approved.
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Resident Agent – Jim Wasson
• BoD received new paperwork on Insurance to review prior to the meeting.
• We have a Binder
• $1500 plus tax and fees for a total of $1645
• Ratification of Insurance Renewal with Great American Insurance
o Motions to approve the new Insurance Contracts for CNC as previously review by
emails. (DG/CB). Motion Carries.
• BoD has separate policy for Directors and Officers Liability which renews every two years.
o This bonds club officers.
Sunshine – Chris Gorsuch
• Cards went out to several members.
Ways and Means – Cookie Basham/Kathy Paxton
• Cookie will be at Williamsburg selling CNC merchandise.
Website – Chuck Basham
• Up to date.
Williamsburg Annual Membership Luncheon and Parade – Dotty Hudson/Cathy Borklund
• A Storybook Christmas”, Saturday, December 6, 2014
• Parade, Hotel and Caterer set.
• Given more time for responses for lunch.
• Will have our number in parade by Thanksgiving. Then will send flyer of rules, map, etc.
to membership.
Working Dog – Julia Sharkey
• Water Dog
o Attached is the tentative water training; water workshop and water test schedule
at Codorus for next summer. Starting immediately after our Water Test in
August, Kandy Adams worked with the Codorus Staff and the Keystone
Portuguese Water Dog Club to create this schedule that is agreeable to both
clubs and the Park.
o Water Training starts in May
o Water Test is August 22-23, 2015.
Motion to approve the 2015 Working Dog Schedule and Formal Workshop (CB), Second (KP).
Without objection, the motion passed.
• Draft Dog
o Nov 9 for an informal draft workshop had nice participation of 7-8 Teams. Got
everyone into a cart.
o Christie is offer up her place again for another workshop in the future.
o Scott Rainey is looking at Fall 2015 for Draft Test.
o NCA has new title of Draft Excellence
" People will be exposed to this testing at the NCA National.
• Julie putting schedule for January meeting.
New Business:
• Award/scholarship for any young club members working Newfies. (DH).
i. Will discuss in February 2015 BoD meeting to develop a criterion.
• Christmas Tree Pull – consider for 2015
Next meeting will be January 10, 2015, at Fredericksburg Conference Center in conjunction
with Dog Show.
Motion to adjourn at 9:15 PM. (KP/CB)
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January 10, 2015
Board of Directors Meeting
Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center
11:00 A.M.
Meeting called to order at 11:06 A.M.
Present: Dwight Gorsuch (DG), Chuck Basham (CB), Dotty Hudson (DH), Kathy Paxton (KP),
Dave Rothschild (DR) and Donna McConn (DMC)
Absent: Judy Van Dyke, Cathy Borklund
Guest: Brad Cole; Julia Sharkey and Erin Murphy
President, Dwight Gorsuch
• Open Meeting
• Review Minutes from November 19, 2014 Meeting and December 14, 2014 meeting.
# A motion was made (KP) to accept the November 2014 BOD Minutes as written and
place a copy into “Bear Fare”. Motion Second (CB). Without objection, the motion
passed.
# A motion was made (KP) to accept the December 2014 BOD Minutes as written. Motion
Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
Officer Reports:
Corresponding Secretary Report – Cathy Borklund, no report
Recording Secretary – Dotty Hudson, no report
Treasurer Report – Judy Van Dyke
• Checking account balance as of January 8, 2015: $11,033.57
o We have five CDs = $59,831.98 (includes new CD, $8,804.45, from NCA for
future Natl. Specialty)
• Checks and debit card payments $100 and over from November 19, 2014- January 8,
2015:
11/19
11/19
12/3
12/3
12/3
12/3
12/4
12/8
12/12
12/15
12/17
12/18
12/18
12/22
12/22
1/6
1/7
#
Regional Spec. hospitality
396.87
ballot supplies
110.36
Airpark Animal Hospital, rescue-Cassie
364.81
Rescue - Dunkin
340.00
Rescue – Barefoot, Sampson, Dunkin
1,093.31
New Spider Web, shirts to sell at Williamsburg
280.00
Blue Ridge Vet, rescue – Barefoot, Duncan
721.42
La Quinta, room rental, Annual meeting/lunch (debit card)
250.00
Encore, catering, Williamsburg lunch
425.77
Rescue Sampson and Duncan
185.28
Prairie Dog Pottery, annual awards Williamsburg
530.00
CARE Vet Center (debit card)-Fletcher
1,480.06
Accuconference (debit card)
113.48
CARE Vet Center (debit card)-Fletcher
795.00
CARE Vet Center (debit card)-Fletcher
411.13
Airpark Animal Hospital
210.62
Blue Ridge Vet
821.40
Motion to accept the Treasurer Report (KP), Second (DR). Without objection, the motion
passed.
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Motion to accept all Checks, Credit and Debit Card Payments $100 and over (KP); Second
(CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
Income Expense Report 2014.
o Books need to be reviewed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28 by Judy Van Dyke and
two members (not Associate) who are not Board Members.
Don and Julie Sharkey volunteered.
Final Report due to the Bod by February 28, 2015.
Committee Reports:
2014 National Specialty - Kathy Paxton/Don Sharkey
# Motion to dissolve the AD HOC Committee of the 2014 National Specialty (DH), Second
(DR). Without objection, the motion passed.
# Motion to establish the Ad HOC Committee of the 2014 National Specialty for the 2015
calendar year and renew with same committee Chairpersons (DH), Second (DMC).
Without objection, the motion passed.
2015 NCA Specialty (NENC)
• Mary Jane Spackman is the Chairperson from CNC to handle Regional Obedience Trials.
Contact Donna Thibault for NENC.
• Email to CNC membership sent out January 6 for Health Challenge Silent Auction (May 49) from Kathy Hamilton. Auction will benefit the Health Challenge at the National in
Rhode Island.
•
Colonial!Newfoundland!Club!will!be!hosting!
a!ringside!silent!auction!to!benefit!the!Health!Challenge!at!the!National!Specialty!in!
Rhode!Island.!Kathy!Hamilton!is!collecting!auction!donations!over!the!next!months.!!
Kathy Hamilton also looking for Volunteers to man the booth in Rhode Island.
CNC will supply a First Place Trophy (purchase one print) for the Maturity Class at this
year’s National.
# Motion to approve $500 for print and frame for the First Place Trophy for Maturity Class
at 2015 National by CNC (DH), Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
Awards – Cindy Flowers and John Borklund
• John takes over this committee in 2015
• 2014 Annual Awards Report – submitted by Cindy Flowers
o CNC members earned 62 new AKC/NCA titles from November 1, 2013 – October
31, 2014.
o
Each dog earning one or more new title received a certificate and a pottery
plate by Prairie Dog Pottery with the logo shown below. Many thanks to cochair, John Borklund, for presenting the awards at the CNC Annual Banquet in
December.
• In 2015, we would like to challenge every CNC member to explore earning an AKC or
NCA title with their dog. The training you do towards earning that title will continue to
strengthen the bond you have with your dog. A good way to get started is to prepare
and take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. For more information go to:
https://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/canine_good_citizen/index.cfm.
• Review of criteria for Junior Award to be reviewed at next meeting.
• Discussion to have Annual Award Ceremony in conjunction with Regional (discussed
during Regional Topic)
Bear Fare – Janet Phares
• For 2014 Bear Fare has been published twice a season—-early spring, spring, early
summer, summer, early fall, fall, etc.
• Due to personal issue, Janet would like the BOD to find a replacement for her as
Editor/Publisher.
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As for making the job easier/better— members other than Brad writing about events
would be really helpful—and I don’t know what else we can do to encourage members to
send in their pictures. They are either interested or willing, or they are not!
• BoD decided each Chairperson of an Event will be require to write (or assign someone to
write) an article on their activities for Bear Fare.
Brown Bag – Peggy Darling
• I will accept gifts, gift cards etc at anytime for the upcoming auctions by email or mail.
• First Brown Bag auction will be in August at Water Test
Club Photographer – Brad Cole, no report
CNC Logo – Dotty Hudson
• Will review submissions at February meeting.
Education – Brenda McKeel, no report
Face book – Dotty Hudson/Donna McConn/Brad Cole/Alice Harwell
• 1,267 likes and Donna and Dotty respond to messages received on Face book
• Our posts include:
o CNC News, Rescues and upcoming events/NCA , Charitable Trust;
Juniors/Regional Clubs and Canadian Newf Clubs/Local Canine Magazines in our
region
o Health Sites
" Newfoundland Forelimb Anomaly/NCA and AKC Health Challenge/ASPCA
Poison Control
o Interests
" Amazing 8(Newf team from Colorado)/Italian SICS Squadron (helicopter
newfs)/CGC; TDI, Canine Water Sports
o Pictures of all events.
Fall Fun Day – Chuck Basham
• Down Park in Pasadena, MD
• Date needs to be set.
Greg Strong Seminar-Rose Miller
• Greg Strong Handling Seminar – dates are Feb 28 and March 1, 2015.
• Prince William County Fairgrounds. Event up on Face book.
• Email of flyer went to membership on January 3, 2015. Copy is on CNC Website.
Grooming Seminar – Cindy Flowers
• If the board approves, I would like to offer the following service to in 2015 to benefit
CNC Rescue or the OAR Fund.
• Proposal:
o Cindy Flowers would like to offer private grooming lessons throughout the year
at her home.
o Cost is $20 per hour for CNC members and $25 for non-members. People
interested would need to contact Cindy to schedule.
o Session would be an hour or more of private grooming and trimming instruction.
Learn techniques on how to keep your Newf looking and feeling good and your
home cleaner.
o Get answers to your grooming questions:
• BOD concern if Cindy gets overwhelmed with request. How can we assist?
Legislative Affairs – Bernie Donnelly
• First meeting is January 11th. Bernie is in touch with the Mariane Herndon, President of
VFDCB.
Membership – Judy Van Dyke/Margaret Marcus
• Margaret will take over this committee in 2015
• The Membership Chair received 31 requests for Membership from January 1, 2014
through December 31, 2014: 17 Family, 11 Individual, and 3 Associate.
•
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Renewals were mailed to each member in August per CNC By-Laws. The collection
results:
Dues .....................................................................................................
....... $5,680
Working Fund ......................................................................................
............ 360
Trophy Fund ........................................................................................
............ 110
Rescue Fund ........................................................................................
....... 4,595
TOTAL $10,745.0010,74
5
•
Membership Category:
Associate:
Individual:
Family:
Lifetime:
TOTALS
•
•
•
•
•
•
#
•
Household
33
47
108
2
190
Members
39
47
216
4
306
Votes
0
47
216
4
267
The 2015 Membership Directories will be mailed in January 2015.
Thirty days after publication in Bear Fare (per by-laws) each new member household will
receive a welcome packet that includes a welcome letter, Membership Directory, copy of
CNC Constitution and By-Laws, Membership Application form and a Club decal.
The 2015 membership directories will be mailed to the NCA Regional Club Liaison and the
VA Federation point of contact within one week of publication.
Non-renewals: 36 memberships did not renew in 2014: 12 family, 7 individual, 5
associate.
Based on a 267 membership total, 80 are members of the Newfoundland Club of America
(30% of the membership).
Here are the estimates of 2015 costs as a Membership Chair. Regardless of estimates,
these supplies, printings, postage whatever the costs are required.
• Postage $300
• Printing directories $450
• Copying $200
• Envelopes $90
• Labels $45
• Misc office supplies $50.
Total $1,135
A motion to approve $2000 for the 2015 Membership Committee and accept the
expenses as they occur (KP). Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
From Margaret Marcus:
• Proposal:
• As the new Membership Chair, one of the first changes I will be making is how
the membership directory is distributed.
• One of the problems with the current way we distribute the directory is that it is
static and does not include any updates/changes or new members throughout
the year. Members would need to print the updates in the newsletter and store
them with the directory in order to have relatively up-to-date information.
Another problem is that many people may not think to shred the old directory
when they receive the new directory, posing a privacy concern.
• Switching the membership directory to an electronic format would provide club
members up-to-date information year-round and save the club money. Now that
the club members are accustomed to receiving the newsletter and club updates
electronically, this would be an easy change to make.
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My plan is to make the membership directory available this year in the form of a
PDF file that can be accessed via a download link. The link would be mailed to
club members and they could access the directory at any time for the most
current and up-to-date information. This information would not be visible unless
you had the link to the file.
" BoD is concern over security issues on Directory being placed on CNC
Website. CB will head to discuss with Membership Chair on process and
bring info back to next meeting.
" Also a concern for members who still need hard copies of Bare Fare and
Directory.
• Membership Applicants Presented to the Board of Directors for Preliminary Approval
" Bridgette Lunsford & James Poff, VA
" Linda & Ralph Terracciano, MD
" Theresa Chiotos, WV
" Mat & Susan Snelling, VA
# A motion to grant preliminary approval to the applicant (KP). Second (CB). Without
objection, the motion passed.
# A motion to publish in the next “Bear Fare”; then wait 30 days for full Membership. (CB)
Second (KP). Without objection, the motion passed.
NCA Representative – Chuck Basham
• NCA is review membership and looking for ways to increase membership and benefits.
• CB will have an email sent to CNC Membership to get opinions and responses in the NCA
Membership benefits.
Oar Fund – Judy Van Dyke, Kathy Paxton, Donna McConn
• Kathy is point person for this committee. Judy handles Funds.
• Need to establish policy/criteria for fund will be discussed in future meeting.
Pancake Walk – Trish Fornadley
• March 7, Tickets for breakfast at the door.
• Oregon Trail Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
• Pancakes Breakfast at Lodge and then a with a 2 mile walk
• Draft Carts welcome
• Event posted on Face book. Need to get info out to membership.
Property – Don Sharkey, no report
Publicity – Alice Harwell, no report
•
Regional and Supported Entries – Cindy Flowers/Don Sharkey
• 2014 Specialty Chair Report – submitted by Cindy Flowers
o The Colonial Newfoundland Club NCA Regional Specialty was held in conjunction
with the Middleburg Kennel Club all breed show on October 27, 2014 in
Leesburg, Virginia. The specialty attracted 65 entries with 15 in Sweepstakes
and 50 in the regular classes. In addition to the specialty, CNC supported the
entry on Sunday.
o After judging, we all gathered around Colonial Newfoundland Club’s tent to eat
and socialize for the rest of the afternoon. Many thanks to all our volunteers,
with a special thank you to trophy chair, Kathy Hamilton, brown bag chair, Peggy
Darling, and our wonderful hospitality chair, Trish Fornadley.
o On Sunday, CNC held a supported entry in conjunction with the MKC all breed
show on October 28, 2014. After judging CNC hosted an AKC Canine Good
Citizen test run by Rose Miller. Many thanks to Rose, all the club members who
helped at the test, and Kathy Paxton for ordering the beautiful ribbons awarded
to participants that passed the test.
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On January 5, 2015 I received the following correspondence from Middleburg
Kennel Club stating that the Middleburg Kennel Club will not be holding their all
breed show in October 2015
• Discussion is taking place for a 2015 Regional Chaired by Don Sharkey and Cindy
Flowers
• Looking into a new venue for 2016 and possibly combine our awards ceremony
with this regional.
# A motion to have the Regional Committee re-evaluates time and location of regional
/annual awards ceremony (DG) Second (CB). Without objection, the motion passed.
Rescue – Donna McConn
• Written report on Fletcher received and place in file, no action needed
• Three new rescues were taken in December 2014:
o Itzel: 3-year-old female from Culpeper County Shelter. She was an owner give up.
She was spayed after coming into rescue. Her foster is adopting her.
o Leo: 1 year old male from Culpeper County. He was neutered after coming into
rescue and he also needed entropion surgery. This was done. His eyes had been
very irritated. He is with a foster in Baltimore. He has separation issues and needs
training.
o Fenway: 2-year-old female from Chesapeake shelter. Her second owner passed
away. She was a private adoption to this owner through us. She had a surgery for
forelimb anomaly when she was 4 months old. Her second owner spayed her. She
needs to have her leg x-rayed to see what the growth plates look like. KP is going to
have Dr. Kable look at her. Will need a volunteer to transport her there.
o Updates on fosters/adoptions:
• Barefoot/Bear: Nothing has changed. Should remain at foster for the remainder of
his life.
• Sampson/Sam: He was adopted
• Fletcher: Doing better. Has follow up x-ray mid February. Will be ready again for
adoption after recovery
• Dunkin: He was adopted.
• Senna: Was adopted.
• We had calls on 2 more potential give-ups in December.
• Cassie will be seen once more at Airpark for a follow up with her skin issues. This
will be covered under the OAR fund. Appointment is for January 2015 with
veterinarian.
• Rescue started off 2014 with 6 rescues still in foster care from 2013.
• This past year of 2014 was an unusual one for rescue. Usually the majority of
rescues are brought into CNC to be fostered. This year we were able to adopt more
out privately. The majority of the dogs had medical issues. In total we handled 28
dogs in 2014.
• 13 Newfs were taken into CNC Rescue. Out of the 13, 4 had to be spayed/neutered,
1 had two eye surgeries and 1 has a bone deformity. A senior male (10) and a
female both had severe skin issues.
• 11 dogs were adopted privately.
• 1 owner found a home for her dog on her own.
• 2 owners kept their dogs after CNC Rescue assisted through the OAR Fund.
• A shelter adopted out 1 dog with our assistance.
• 1 dog went back to the breeder.
• Of the 6 rescues that came in 2013 all were adopted out in 2014.
• We still have 4 of the 13 that were brought in this year. 1 is 10 years old, 1 is the
dog with the leg issue, and 2 came in recently.
o
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•
We held two events this year to promote rescue and the club. Look for more events in
2015.
• Reston Pet Fiesta in Reston, Virginia
• Shepherdstown Dog Fest in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
This was the first year we posted pictures of the rescues up for adoption on our website.
As we are very particular in placing the dogs we do not want people to “shop” for a dog.
The pictures did promote more interest and only a couple of calls specific to a particular
dog.
• Even though a large part of our Rescue Service is collecting applications, placing of
Newfs-in Need with a family that matches their needs, accounting, networking and the
general management of the program, there are many other activities that are performed
with the assistance of club members:
• Fostering dogs
• Transporting dogs
• Behavioral counseling
• Counseling on how to find a good breeder
• Medical issues on Newfs
• General questions on the breed
• Home checks for adopting families
• Assessment on Newfs that are to come into the Rescue Service.
• Advising of Newfs in Need in their areas
• Accepting donations/memorials and writing hand written thank you notes
• This year we added 2 new volunteer positions to assist rescue.
• Records Coordinator – Bob Blaicher: This position assists the Rescue Chair with
handling all documents and expenses pertaining to rescue. Bob is new to CNC but
has a vast knowledge of the breed and also has record keeping experience. Bob and
his wife Anne started helping rescue by transporting dogs.
• Volunteer Coordinator – Peggy Darling: This position assists the Rescue Chair with
promoting volunteer help for rescue and coordinates home visits, transports and
shelter checks. Peggy has been a CNC member for many years and has volunteered
for various club activities and positions.
• I want to thank all of the volunteers for helping Rescue. I am extremely grateful for
those members fostering and transporting dogs throughout the year. Rescue is a
tremendous job and without the help of others it could not be done.
• Discussion on need for Lyme shots (3 yr vaccine) given to rescued Newfs.
# A motion to add Lyme shots to the list of general shots and care for Rescued Newfs
(DH), Second (DR). Without objection, the motion passed.
Rescue Activities – Donna Mc Conn, Dave Rothschild
• Reston Pet Fiesta – Dave Rothschild with Chair event
• Warranton Dog Days – Donna Mc Conn will chair event. This takes place in Aug-Sept.
• Fredericksburg Pet Event – Donna will Chair, takes place in September
• Looking for an addition event in Maryland suburb for 2015.
• Christmas Tree Pull-Dave Rothschild will research.
Resident Agent – Jim Wasson
• CNC liability insurance will be renewed again in Oct 2015 (annual renewal).
• Bonding Insurance, which renews every 3 years, will be renewed by 1 Sep 2015.
• Effort to obtain accident insurance to cover volunteers is still in the works. Our
insurance agent is searching other companies that may be able to provide coverage at a
•
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significantly cheaper price than the prohibitively expensive proposal received about 2
months ago.
• Obtaining certificate of insurance coverage for the upcoming Greg Strong Seminar
Spring Fun Day – Chuck and Cookie Basham
• Chuck and Cookie agree to handle event.
Sunshine – Chris Gorsuch.
• KP will send final design of Pet Sympathy cards received and sent
Ways and Means – Cookie Basham/Kathy Paxton
• Need a Creative Director will discuss in next meeting.
Website – Chuck Basham
• Review effectiveness of having Rescues on CNC Website.
• Email to broadcast to CNC Membership to be sent. Responses to go back to CB.
Williamsburg Parade and Membership Meeting – Cathy Borklund/Dotty Hudson
• approx $350 in Brown Bag
• Festive lunch with Virginia Flair. CNC picked up $10 of cost per person.
• Rainy weather held out.
• Second place trophy (twice in three years!)
• Member’s costumes were great. Congratulations to…
o First of cart was the Rainey’s and Winslow as “The Grinch Stole Christmas”
o Walker was Paula McPherson and Bella.
• Cathy and Dotty agree to Chair event for 2015
Working Dog – Julia Sharkey
• Proposed Calendar:
o Informal Draft Workshop: March 28. March 29 as inclement weather date.
• Charge $10.00
• At Christie Smith’s
o Codorus Water Training Dates: These will be 2 hours sessions
" May 16-17; 30-31
" June 13-14 (Water Workshop Proposed Dates) and June 27-28
" July 11-12; 25-26
" August 1-2; 15-16, 21-23
" Kandi Adams/Virginia Kelly has scheduled the use of Codorus.
" Need Instructors for Codorus for 2015.
o Water Test (Codorus)
" September 19-20
" From Karen Bysol :
• I have sent two judges acceptance forms to Sue Marino and
Keith Mallinson from my work email.
• The test is August 21-23. I will send out emails to potential
committee members in the new year.
o Draft Workshop
" October 2-4
"
Julia and Christie Smith are putting a plan together for a Second Draft
Workshop.
" Request we ask Judges we had an agreement with for Fall 2014
canceled event to see if they will do in 2015.
o Draft Test
" November 7-8 or 14-15
" Scott and Teresa Rainey are willing to serve as CNC 2015 Draft Test
Chair and Test Secretary
" A new Test Site has not been secured. Scott is currently evaluating
three potential historic sites.
• Mt. Vernon
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"
• Gunston Hall
• River Farm
Sue Mendleson and Todd Bennett, last year’s planned judges
expressed their willingness to be CNC’s 2015 Draft Test judges.
However, both Mendleson and Bennett are “partner” judges. CNC will
need at least one “mentor” judge to conduct the new Draft Dog Excellent
Test. The advance draft test must be separate from the regular test, but
it can be on the same day. It appears we will need some additional
materials/equipment for the advanced test.
Motion to adjourn at 1:16 PM. (DG/DR)
It all depends on your perspective!!!
Pet dogs shed…… Show dogs blow coat.
Pet dogs come into heat……Show dogs come into season.
Pet dogs trot…..Show dogs move.
Pet dogs stand….Show dogs stack.
Pet dogs get a bath……Show dogs are groomed.
Pet dogs get a treat……Show dogs bait.
Pet dogs raid the garbage……Show dogs exhibit a natural tendency
for scent articles.
Pet dogs jump the fence…..Show dogs demonstrate natural athletic ability.
Pet dogs poop……Show dogs relieve themselves.
Pet dogs bark at other dogs……Show dogs express excitement before showing.
Pet dogs are nervous……Show dogs are worried.
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2014 – 2015 CNC B OA R D O F D I R E C T O R S
President
Dwight Gorsuch
Corresponding Secretary
Cathy Borklund
Vice-President
Chuck Basham
Recording Secretary
Dotty Hudson
Treasurer
Judith Van Dyke Marshall
Members at Large
Donna McConn
Kathy Paxton
Dave Rothschild
A Little Adieu
This is my last issue as Bear Fare editor.
Six years ago, when I took over this position, I had no idea how rewarding it would be.
Like many CNC members, I am not a breeder and I have never shown a dog.
Watching Water Rescue inspires me, Draft Work fascinates me but, I have never participated
in either. However, I have loved and rescued many Newfs, and I wanted to contribute
something to the breed and this club.
By trying to do that, I discovered an unexpected dividend. Every month, my In-Box has been
filled with marvelous pictures of Newfoundland dogs and their owners---participating in and
doing the most splendid things! Receiving all of your ideas, articles, pictures, tips, recipes,
suggestions and help has been a joy and an inspiration to me. Thank you.
Bringing the newsletter from print to a digital format has been a challenge and an education!
Through it all, Judy Van Dyke Marshall, Jim Wasson, Chuck Basham, Rose Miller and Dotty
Hudson have given me the benefit of their time, patience, advice, guidance and proofreading
skills; I thank them for all they have done. Thanks also, to Brad Cole, who has unfailingly
offered his write-ups and superb pictures of CNC events.
My very best to everyone---it has been a privilege.
Janet
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CNC C O M M I T T E E C H A I R S
Awards
Kandy Adams
Rescue
Donna McConnn
Brown Bag Raffles
Peggy Darling
Resident Agent
Jim Wasson
Club Photographer
Brad Cole
Sunshine
Chris Gorsuch
Education
Brenda McKeel
Supported Entries/Regionals
Cindy Flowers
Facebook
Dotty Hudson
Donna McConn
Brad Cole
Virginia Federation of Dog
Clubs and Breeders
Representative
Bernie Donnelly
Legislative Affairs
Lisa Lathrop
Website
Chuck Basham
Membership
Margaret Marcus
Working Dog
Julia Sharkey
NCA/RCC Representative
Cathy Borklund
Newsletter Editor
Janet Phares
Publicity
Alice Harwell
Policy
Kathy Paxton
Property
Don Sharkey
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About Bear Fare
Colonial Bear Fare
is a publication of the
Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc.
Articles and information are printed for general interest and entertainment value. The
opinions and views of the contributors do not necessarily represent the opinions and
views of the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc., or the Newfoundland Club of America.
Articles of a medical nature reflect the opinion of the author. They do not constitute an
endorsement by the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc., or the
Newfoundland Club of America.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE
OR MEDICATE YOUR NEWF.
Deadline date for submission for the
next edition of Bear Fare is July 31st..
The newsletter will be e-mailed/posted
on the CNC website around August 15th.
All members are encouraged to submit articles, Brags, news, pictures or
any “finds” they think will be of interest to the membership.
The easiest way to send information is via e-mail,
but I will gladly accept articles, etc., through the USPS.
Please send all your contributions to:
E-mail: bearfare@gmail.com
or by USPS to:
Margaret Marcus
43150 Arundell Court
Broadlands, VA 20148
Newf Scoops is free to members.
It covers wins/places, obedience legs, etc., at shows and trials,
New Champions and Title-Holding Newfs.
Baby Bear Boom is $5 for members.
In Memoriam is free to members.
Advertising
Acceptable paid advertising will be included as space permits. The advertising rate for CNC
Members is $20 for a full page and $10 for a half page.
Please make checks payable to the CNC.
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