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! BEAR FACTS An O Pub fficial l ------- ication ----N New ew-Pen -------foun -D dlan el d Cl ub CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 8th Annual Meeting and Fall Fest Brubaker Park Brecknock Twp. Lancaster County, PA October 15th Ramapo Supported Entry (see additional information) November 19th Kennel Club of Philadelphia Supported Entry (see additional information) November 26th Tree Pull New Jersey (see flyer) - Rain Date November 27th December 10th Tree Pull Pennsylvania - Rain Date December 11th - Quarter 3, 2016 President’s Message It’s hard to believe that Summer is coming to an end with the hot weather we have had recently, but as we see it come to its end we have many Fall activities to look forward to. October brings our Fall Fun Fest and Annual Meeting at Brubaker Park. I look forward to seeing all of you there to take part in what will be an event filled day, with thanks going to Kat Lynn and Diane Weber for putting in a lot of time getting all of it together. October also brings our supported entry at Ramapo. November brings the Philadelphia Kennel Club Show where we will also hold a supported entry. Another season of training at both Blue Marsh and Round Valley is coming to an end with many hoping to bring new water titles home this fall. Once again we will be having a Christmas Tree pull in NJ on Thanksgiving weekend. Please contact Dave and Amy Supko if you plan to attend or have any questions. This year we will also be holding a tree pull in PA. The PA tree pull will be held on Saturday 12/10 with a rain/ snow date of Sunday 12/11. The location will be at Plow Farms Christmas Trees in Mohnton. Looking ahead to 2017 we are putting in applications for both a Spring Draft test and a Fall Water test more information to follow as it becomes available. Gary BEAR FACTS PAGE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 March 18th - 19th Regional Specialties and Sweepstakes Celtic Classic York Fair Grounds York, PA April 8-9 Draft Test (pending NCA approval) Brubaker Park Brecknock Township Lancaster County, PA September 15-16 Water Test (pending NCA approval) Beltzville State Park Lehighton, PA Calendar of Events 1-2 Presidents Message 1 Table of Contents 2 Officers & Committee Chairs 3 Tree Pull Events 4 Fall for Newfies 5-10 NCA Regional Specialty 11 Brags 12 Round Valley Water Training 13 Celtic Classic Regional 13 Fall Supported Entries 14 2016-2017 Slate 15 Board Meeting Minutes June. 14 July. 14 16-20 21-23 About this Publication 24 BEAR FACTS PAGE Officers President Gary Ottey gottey@verizon.net 610-420-1063 johnoneilldvm@gmail.com 717-278-5625 Secretary Joan Fenwick jfenwick12@comcast.net 717-866-9659 Treasurer John Affel affelj@verizon.net 609-655-6434 mckeena@aol.com 802-644-6434 Board Member Wendy Keyser maddiesmom@comcast.net 717-892-1269 Board Member Nancy Weaver nweaver@oponline.net 908-526-6104 Board Member Kathryn Lynn katlynn4@gmail.com 609-208-0256 Board Member Kathryn Weber weberk1@mac.com 484-955-3476 Vice-President John O’Neill Working Dog Sec. Nancy McKee Committee Chairs Awards Vacant Trophies Wendy Keyser maddiesmom@comcast.net 717-892-1269 stephenrisko@gmail.com 717-639-9889 jfenwick12@comcast.net 717-866-9659 tokennewf@aol.com 908-782-9304 katlynn4@gmail.com 609-208-0256 gottey@verizon.net 610-420-1063 maddiesmom@comcast.net 717-892-1269 Robert Gerri ctbobber@gmail.com 718-6377105 Nancy Weaver nweaver@oponline.net 908-526-6104 Diane Weber dc9z@ptd.net 717-431-9297 Ways and Means Linda Waite newfmom34@yahoo.com 732-671-8262 Web Master Frank Tunis tunnisf@franktunnis.com 717-210-8193 Bear Facts Editor Stephen Risko Bear Facts Co - Editor Joan Fenwick Bench Show Chris LaMuraglia Education Kathryn Lynn Finance Gary Ottey Membership Wendy Keyser Property Rescue Visual Historian 3 BEAR FACTS PAGE 4 Newfoundland Tree Pull Events New Jersey Tree Pull Come get your Newfie ready for this holiday season with an upcoming tree pull where your Newf can practice his tree pulling skills at our Third Annual Tree Pull at Country Heritage Tree Farm in Augusta, NJ. Third Annual New Pen Del Tree Pull in New Jersey is Saturday November 26 (Sunday November 27 Rain Date) WE NEED WORKING DOGS!! We would like to encourage working dogs at the tree pull this year as this is a busy tree farm and we need Newfs to help pull trees. If your Newf cannot pull, perhaps you can consider coming out to help steward and assist some of the other Newf/handler teams to pull trees in. It is a great way to spend some time with Newfie friends, get some exercise, and fresh air! Dogs should be in condition for the event. Consider walking your dog fifteen minutes per day for at least a month or more leading up to the tree pull to help get them into shape for the event. We look forward to seeing you and please call with any and all questions! Dave and Amy Supko (973) 948-6982 / Cell (862) 268-1861 dael@embarqmail.com First Annual Pennsylvania Tree Pull Date is December 10 with rain date December 11 Place: Plow Farms Christmas Trees, 4410 Morgantown Road, Mohnton, PA 19540 If you have questions, please contact Gary Ottey at gottey@verizon.net All Newfs and their owners are welcome to come. If your Newf can pull a tree, that is great. If your newf is unable to pull, you’re invited to come and greet the families who visit the tree farm to find that perfect tree. The Eshelman’s resident Newf will also be there to greet families. BEAR FACTS Saturday, October 8, 2016 Brubaker Park Brubaker Lane (Brecknock Township, Lancaster County), Pa. Schedule for the Day: 9:00 am – 11:00am PAGE A ll Welcome to the… Fall for Newfies 5 Learn, Laugh & Have Fun! New-Pen-Del’s Annual Fun Fest Meet the Members, Join us during our Membership Drive! 50/50 Tickets! Handmade Bench Raffle! Brown Bag Raffle! Ways & Means Clearance Sale!! Complimentary beverages & pastries available CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST (CGC) Testing! – Give your companion an opportunity to earn the American Kennel Club’s CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title & certificate! - $15.00 per dog – see testing requirements and sign up on Registration Form Hiking Trails – take a stroll around the park and explore! Great opportunity for those newfs loving to do tracking or just getting started! Newfie Make-Overs! – (Ears & Feet trimmed) - $10.00 per dog – Limited spaces sign up on Registration Form Information Area! – Your go-to area for all information! Curious about what the NCA (Newfoundland Club of America) is about? Would you or someone you know be interested in joining NCA or NPD (NewPenDel Newf Club)? Are you interested in Rescuing/Rehoming a Newf in need? Newfie Noshes! – Homemade Specialty Treats from the famous NewPenDel Newfie Noshescookbook treats and cookbooks will be available for purchase! Mini Workshops are back!!!! Rally Demonstration – Newfs love working together as a team! Lots of fun for everyone & every newf! Water Work – did you know…newfs are natural born swimmers? Come join in on a very informative session on introductory water training…. Your how to guide in the right direction! Draft Work – Newfs love having a job to do! Join in on the conversation and demonstration on the exciting world of Carting with your Newf. Equipment will be available to try! Obedience – Learn about the skills and communication in working together as a team and achieving successful trials! Demonstration and conversations with the experts! Grooming Demonstration – Have you lost that Newfie look? Are you walking around with a Yak? Basic tips and help on how to keep that furball in tip top shape and looking their best presented in the grooming area during Newfie Make Overs! Conformation & Show Handling – Where to begin when you want to show your Newf and earn your way to being a Champion! Basic tips and instruction on how the AKC point system works and how to present your Newf in the show ring. BEAR FACTS 11:00am –1:00pm PAGE 6 Newf Olympics! – So you couldn’t make it to Rio this year? Do you have a long distance drooler? or a sofa surfer? Then these Olympics are for you. Scheduled events will be: The Hot Dog Dunk, Leash Control Water Relays, Newfie sized Agility Time Trials, and Musical Newfs …and… Project Runway! It’s back! Strut your stuff with your pup!...accolades will be given to one and all..so show use your Finest canine couture…Tommy Holedigger designs? Or Calvin Recline? No experience is needed and everything will be provided to participate…join us in a great time! These events are open to ALL types of Dogs. Give it a try! Prizes to be won!! 1:00pm - 2:00 pm A delicious catered Lunch by ! Including hot entrees, assorted salads, fruit, coffee & dessert! 2:00 pm - 3:00pm Raffle Drawing for a Handmade Cherry Wood Bench! New-Pen-Del Annual General Membership Meeting followed by the Incredible Brown Bag Auction hosted by Kat Lynn! Directions to Brubaker Park: Northern New Jersey: Go west on I-78 to exit 54A US 222 South. Follow 222 South to PA 272 Adamstown/Knauers exit. Turn right onto PA 272 South. Go 2.3 miles to second traffic light. Turn left onto Route 897. Continue on Route 897S for 4.7miles (straight thru 1 stop sign in Fivepointville, continue past Weavers Dry Goods (on your right). Immediately past Goods Feed Mill (on your right) make a left onto Long Lane. Entrance to Park ahead on the left. Central New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the PA Turnpike. Go west on the PA turnpike to the Lancaster/Reading exit 286. Go .8 miles on Spur Road. Turn right onto North Reading Road / PA 272. Go 1.2 miles to PA 897. Turn right onto Route 897. Continue on Route 897S for 4.7miles (straight thru 1 stop sign in Fivepointville, continue past Weavers Dry Goods (on your right). Immediately past Goods Feed Mill (on your right) make a left onto Long Lane. Entrance to Park ahead on the left. Southern New Jersey: Take route 42 north to I-76 West. I-76 West becomes the PA Turnpike. Go west on the PA turnpike to the Reading exit 286 Go .8 miles on Spur Road. Turn right onto North Reading Road / PA 272. Go 1.2 miles to PA 897. Turn right onto Route 897. Continue on Route 897S for 4.7miles (straight thru 1 stop sign in Fivepointville, continue past Weavers Dry Goods (on your right). Immediately past Goods Feed Mill (on your right) make a left onto Long Lane. Entrance to Park ahead on the left. Delaware and South Take SR-1 North. Take exit 165B to merge onto I-95 North towards I-295/Wilmington/Philadelphia. Take exit 8, US 202 North, towards West Chester. Take US 100 North to the PA Turnpike. Go west on the PA turnpike to the Reading exit 286. Go .8 miles on Spur road. Turn right onto North Reading Road / PA 272. Go 1.2 miles to PA 897. Turn right onto Route 897. Continue on Route 897S for 4.7miles (straight thru 1 stop sign in Fivepointville, continue past Weavers Dry Goods (on your right). Immediately past Goods Feed Mill (on your right) make a left onto Long Lane. Entrance to Park ahead on the left. Northern Pa. Take I-476 South to exit 56. Take US 22 West to I-78 West to Pa 100 South to US 222 South.. Follow 222 South to PA 272 Adamstown/ Knauers exit. Turn right onto PA 272 South. Go 2.3 miles to second traffic light. Turn left onto Route 897. Continue on Route 897S for 4.7miles (straight thru 1 stop sign in Fivepointville, continue past Weavers Dry Goods (on your right). Immediately past Goods Feed Mill (on your right) make a left onto Long Lane. Entrance to Park ahead on the left. Western Pa. Go East on the PA turnpike to the Reading exit 286. Go .8 miles on Spur road. Turn right onto North Reading Road / PA 272. Go 1.2 miles to PA 897. Turn right onto Route 897. Continue on Route 897S for 4.7miles (straight thru 1 stop sign in Fivepointville, continue past Weavers Dry Goods (on your right). Immediately past Goods Feed Mill (on your right) make a left onto Long Lane. Entrance to Park ahead on the left. BEAR FACTS PAGE 7 Raffle Drawing for a Handmade Cherry Wood Bench made by Jeff Weber! Tickets $5.00each or 3 tickets for $10.00 Drawing to be held at 2:00pm 8 BEAR FACTS PAGE Bench Raffle Tickets! Name____________________ Name____________________ Name____________________ Phone#___________________ Phone#___________________ Phone#___________________ Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual Meeting Meeting Meeting Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Name____________________ Name____________________ Name____________________ Phone#___________________ Phone#___________________ Phone#___________________ Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual Meeting Meeting Meeting Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Name____________________ Name____________________ Name____________________ Phone#___________________ Phone#___________________ Phone#___________________ Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm Drawing Date- October 8th, 2016 2:00 pm NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual NewPenDel Fall Fun Fest and Annual Meeting Meeting Meeting Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets - $5 each or 3 for $10 9 BEAR FACTS PAGE CGC TESTING Requirements: Dogs must be old enough to have received necessary immunizations such as rabies vaccines, and there is no age limit for taking just the CGC® test. Mixed breeds are welcome. Bring your dog's grooming brush or comb with you. Have your dog on six-foot leash (no flexies). Have either dog license or AKC Registration number. Dogs must wear either a buckle or training collar (no prong or pinch collars - no head halters, i.e., Gentle Leader, Halties). During the testing NO treats or toys will be allowed. For more information on CGC® Testing requirements, visit the AKC site at http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm Excerpt from the AKC Website: Before taking the Canine Good Citizen test, owners will sign the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge. We believe that responsible dog ownership is a key part of the CGC concept and by signing the pledge, owners agree to take care of their dog's health needs, safety, exercise, training and quality of life. Owners also agree to show responsibility by doing things such as cleaning up after their dogs in public places and never letting dogs infringe on the rights of others. After signing the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge, owners and their dogs are ready to take the CGC Test. Items on the Canine Good Citizen Test include: Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation. The evaluator walks up to the dog and handler and greets the handler in a friendly manner, ignoring the dog. The evaluator and handler shake hands and exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness. Test 2: Sitting politely for petting This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler. With the dog sitting at the handler's side, to begin the exercise, the evaluator pets the dog on the head and body. The handler may talk to his or her dog throughout the exercise. The dog may stand in place as it is petted. The dog must not show shyness or resentment. Test 3: Appearance and grooming This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and sense of responsibility. The evaluator inspects the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed. The dog must appear to be in healthy condition (i.e., proper weight, clean, healthy and alert). The handler should supply the comb or brush commonly used on the dog. The evaluator then softly combs or brushes the dog, and in a natural manner, lightly examines the ears and gently picks up each front foot. It is not necessary for the dog to hold a specific position during the examination, and the handler may talk to the dog, praise it and give encouragement throughout. Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead) This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either side of the handler. The dog's position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler's movements and changes of direction. The dog need not be perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops. The evaluator may use a pre-plotted course or may direct the handler/dog team by issuing instructions or commands. In either case, there should be a right turn, left turn, and an about turn with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The handler may talk to the dog along the way, praise the dog, or give commands in a normal tone of voice. The handler may sit the dog at the halts if desired. Test 5: Walking through a crowd This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people (at least three). The dog may show some interest in the strangers but should continue to walk with the handler, without evidence of overexuberance, shyness or resentment. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the dog throughout the test. The dog should not jump on people in the crowd or strain on the leash. BEAR FACTS 10 PAGE Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers). The dog must do sit AND down on command, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. Prior to this test, the dog's leash is replaced with a line 20 feet long. The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use more than one command to get the dog to sit and then down. The evaluator must determine if the dog has responded to the handler's commands. The handler may not force the dog into position but may touch the dog to offer gentle guidance. When instructed by the evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of the line, turns and returns to the dog at a natural pace. The dog must remain in the place in which it was left (it may change position) until the evaluator instructs the handler to release the dog. The dog may be released from the front or the side. Test 7: Coming when called This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler. The handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog. The handler may use encouragement to get the dog to come. Handlers may choose to tell dogs to "stay" or "wait" or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog. Test 8: Reaction to another dog This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler. Test 9: Reaction to distraction This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations. The evaluator will select and present two distractions. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane. The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise it throughout the exercise. Test 10: Supervised separation This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners. Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and then take hold of the dog's leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness. Evaluators may talk to the dog but should not engage in excessive talking, petting, or management attempts (e.g, "there, there, it's alright"). Equipment All tests must be performed on leash. For collars, dogs should wear well-fitting buckle or slip collars made of leather, fabric, or chain. Special training collars such as pinch collars, head halters, and electronic collars are not permitted in the CGC test. As of November 4, 2010, body harnesses may be used in the CGC test. The evaluator should check to make sure the harness is not of a type that completely restricts the dog's movement such that it could not pull or jump up if it tried. We recognize that special training collars such as head collars and no-jump harnesses may be very useful tools for beginning dog trainers, however, we feel that dogs are ready to take the CGC test at the point at which they are transitioned to equipment that allows the evaluator to see that the dog has been trained. The evaluator supplies a 20-foot lead for the test. The owner/handler should bring the dog's brush or comb to the test. Encouragement Owners/handlers may use praise and encouragement throughout the test. The owner may pet the dog between exercises. Food and treats are not permitted during testing, nor is the use of toys, squeaky toys, etc. to get the dog to do something. We recognize that food and toys may provide valuable reinforcement or encouragement during the training process but these items should not be used during the test. Failures – Dismissals Any dog that eliminates during testing must be marked failed. The only exception to this rule is that elimination is allowable in test Item 10, but only when test Item 10 is held outdoors. Any dog that growls, snaps, bites, attacks, or attempts to attack a person or another dog is not a good citizen and must be dismissed from the test. 11 BEAR FACTS PAGE Colonial Newfoundland Club Invites you to Newfoundland Club of America Regional Specialty and Supported Entry New Location and New Date Carroll County Agricultural Center 706 Agricultural Center Dr. Westminster, MD. Regional Saturday October 29, 2016 Supported Entry October 30, 2016 Mark your calendar for CNC’s rescheduled Regional/Supported Entry. NOHS will be offered both days. Make plans early; come enjoy this indoor show. On Saturday night make plans to attend CNC’s hosted cocktail hour with free hors d'oeuvres. Dinner will be available following cocktail hour. AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES - EACH DAY Saturday Judges Sunday Judges Sweepstakes: Mr. Tom Broderick Sweepstakes: Mr. Bentia Edds Breed: Mrs. Brenda Santiago Breed: Ms. Peggy Besisel-McIlwaine Working group OH: Mrs. Brenda Santiago Working group OH: Mr. Robert H. Slay Working Group:Mr. Terry Stacy Working Group: Mr. Whitney J. Coombs Best In Show OH: Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser Best In Show OH: Col. Joe B. Purkhiser Best In Show: Mr. Whitney J. Coombs Best In Show: Mrs. Michelle Scott AKC, NCA approved For additional show information contact. Don Sharkey at PowderRidgeNewfoundlands@comcast.net Trophy information Kathy Hamilton at Katnewfz@aol.com Dinner information Kathy Paxton at Kathy.Paxton@earthlink.net BEAR FACTS PAGE 12 BRAGS! John Affel and Hope getting a qualifying score and first place in Beginner Novice Obedience Mackenzie, Wave Seeker's Sterling Moon, Owners: Carol Bergman, Outi Lius, Megan and Wesley Morgan - Took Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners for a 5-point major at the Burlington County Kennel Club dog show at Wrightstown,PA on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Handled by Malissa Ruchak BEAR FACTS PAGE 13 Round Valley Water Training August 13th Regional Specialties @ The Celtic Classic York, PA *Pending NCA Approval* Back to Back Specialties with Sweepstakes Saturday & Sunday March 17&18 Judges Saturday: Janet Cohen and Laura Rader Sweepstakes Sunday: Alberto Berrios and Donna Barber Sweepstakes We will have our usual wonderful hospitality and great Newfy Items for sale…We are working on a Super Raffle as well…Trophies are going to be uniquely wonderful….. There will be special reserved Newf Grooming area…….. BEAR FACTS PAGE 14 NewPenDel Fall Supported Entries Ramapo KC Saturday, October 15, 2016 Breeder judge Denise Castonguay Kennel Club of Philadelphia Saturday November 19, 2016 Judge Lloyd Amodei This show is benched and we will have a luncheon in the benching area, as well as an educational information table….Come out and support the newfs, one will appear on Television on Thanksgiving Day!!!! BEAR FACTS PAGE 15 NEW-PEN-DEL NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB, INC. Joan Fenwick, New Pen Del Recording Secretary 3 Norma Lane, Richland, PA 17087 717-866-9659 (Home) E-mail: jfenwick12@comcast.net July 20, 2016 Dear New Pen Del Members; The New Pen Del 2016 Nominating Committee; John O’Neill, Chair, Andi Ottey and Dawn Hockman, and alternate, Larry Smoker has submitted the following slate of candidates who have accepted nomination to serve a two year term (2016-2017) for the offices listed below. (note: there are some who are nominated to complete 1 year for an unexpired 2 year term. They had been appointed by the Board to fill vacancies.) President: Gary Ottey (1 year) Vice President: John O’Neill (1 year) Secretary: Joan Fenwick Treasurer: John Affel Kathryn Lynne (1 year) Nancy Weaver (1 year) Diane Weber Board of Directors: In addition, the following members will remain in office to complete the remaining year of their two-year term: Working Dog Secretary: Nancy McKee Board of Directors: Wendy Keyser In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws in Article IV, Section III, additional nominations from eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the Secretary, Joan Fenwick, and received at 3 Norma Lane, P.O. Box 706, Richland, PA 17087, by August 24, 2016, (at least 45 days prior to the annual meeting, signed by 10 members eligible for voting, and accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee.) Additional nominations may be made only from members who have not accepted a nomination of the Nominating Committee and who do not hold an Office or Directorship that is not up for re-election that year, unless such member has resigned from the Board at least 45 days prior to the annual meeting. No person may be nominated for more than one position. If no valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary at least 45 days prior to the annual meeting on October 8, 2016, the Nominating Committee’s slate shall be declared elected at the time of the annual meeting and no balloting will be required. Nominations cannot be made at the annual meeting. BEAR FACTS PAGE 16 NPD Board Meeting Minutes June 14, 2016 8:30 p.m. Teleconference Roll Call: Gary Ottey, John Affel, John O’Neill, Wendy Keyser, Nancy McKee, Kathy Weber, Nancy Weaver, Joan Fenwick and Committee Chairs Chris LaMuraglia until 8:45 and Frank Tunis until 8:55 p.m. Absent: Kat Lynn Meeting called to order at: 8:32 p.m. Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2016 – Motion made by Wendy Keyser, seconded by John Affel and unanimously approved as documented. By consent the agenda was suspended to allow Committee Chairs to report. See under respective Committee reports. A. President’s Report – Gary Ottey Gary received notification from the NCA Board a month following their May Board Meeting of their denial of our appeal to hold the 2016 Water Test. Thanks to all who participated and helped with Paws N Claws. It was a great event. B. Vice President’s Report – John O’Neill Also echoed thanks for a great Paws N Claws event C. Secretary’s Report – Joan Fenwick Have continued usual duties of the secretary In collaboration with Nancy Weaver, had a statement put on website for people interested in fostering or adopting a rescue to complete the application and forward it to Nancy instead of sending a request asking if we have any rescues or need foster homes. This appears to be working. Sent out several interim notices to membership D. Working Dog Secretary’s Report – Nancy McKee Has received responses with NPD members to chair and be secretary for the Draft Test planned for November 12-13, 2016. BEAR FACTS PAGE 17 Nancy Weaver brought up that large rocks in the lake at Round Valley created a substantial hazard. Nancy McKee will check with Lea Johnson about a place that does not have so many big rocks. Has contacted proposed Water Test judges to cancel them in view of the test not being approved. Northland Newfoundland Club has expressed interest in having a water test since we had already reserved Beltzville State Park for the weekend of September 17-18. If they decide not to proceed with a water test, NPD will move to have a water match/draft match and fun weekend. E. Treasurer’s Report – John Affel May 2016 New Pen Del Treasurer’s report June 8th balances: BEAR FACTS May 2016 transactions: Regional Bench Show York, PA 2016 P&L: PAGE 18 BEAR FACTS PAGE 19 F. Committee Reports 1. Awards – Still need chair 2. Trophies – Wendy Keyser Trophies are ordered for upcoming fall shows. 3. Bench Show – Chris LaMuraglia Update - trophies have been ordered, luncheons planned, for Ramapo and Kennel Club of Philadelphia shows 2017 Celtic Classic – Judges for Sweepstakes have been secured. Laura Rader for March 18 and Donna Barber for March 19th. Specialty Breed judges are Alfredo Berrios and Janet Cohen 4. Rescue – Nancy Weaver 1 6-year old male with separation anxiety is waiting for a new home. Nancy stressed that it must be a home where someone will be home or the Newf should travel with the family. 5. Bear Facts – Stephen Risko Joan Fenwick requested that any Brags, photos and stories re: events be submitted for June Bear Facts by June 20. 6. Website – Frank Tunis Website indicates 50 pages are viewed daily. Need to update Events Page Nancy Weaver noted her phone number is incorrect Because of different locations of information, there have been reports of some individuals having trouble finding information on the new website. 7. Ways and Means – Linda Waite – No Report At 9:26p.m. John O’Neill moved, Gary Ottey seconded, the Board unanimously consented to go into Executive Session While in Executive Session, the following members’ applications were approved. Sherry Schaegh 20 Forrest Drive Northfield, NJ 08225 Sponsor: Wendy Keyser BEAR FACTS PAGE 20 David & Kerri Fox P.O. Box 149 Mount Freedom, NJ 07970 973-366-2246, cell 201-841-7589 k@hfcmac.com Sponsor - Nancy Weaver Clara-Jean & John McConnell 1472 Birdell Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320 484-288-8899, cell 610-883-6470 wildflower05@comcast.net Sponsor - Wendy Keyser At 9:29 p.m. Joan Fenwick moved, Wendy Keyser seconded, the Board unanimously consented to come out of Executive Session. G. Old Business: Appointment of Nominating Committee update – John O’Neill chair John introduced the Nominating Committee members, Andrea Ottey, Dawn Hockman, and alternate, Larry Smoker. The committee has most positions filled with the exception of 1 Board vacancy. Suggestions were made and the committee will make contact. H. New Business: None Adjournment: John O’Neill moved, Wendy Keyser seconded, the Board unanimously consented to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Next meeting: July 12, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. teleconference. BEAR FACTS PAGE 21 NPD Board Meeting Minutes July 12, 2016 8:30 p.m. Teleconference Roll Call: Gary Ottey, John O’Neill, Kat Lynne, John Affel, Nancy McKee, Wendy Keyser, Nancy Weaver joined at 8:40, Frank Tunis left meeting at 9:31. Chris LaMuraglia left meeting at 9:34. Absent: Kathy Weber Meeting called to order at: 8:31 p.m. Approval of Minutes of June 14, 2016 – John O’Neill moved, Nancy McKee seconded the minutes be approved with one typo correction. A. President’s Report – Gary Ottey – No Report B. Vice President’s Report – John O’Neill – No Report C. Secretary’s Report – Joan Fenwick - Sent out many communications to all NPD members, including some water test premiums from other regional clubs and condolence note on loss of a member’s Newf. - Regional Club Committee will be meeting in early August. Board members voiced a concern requesting it be brought to the Regional Club Committee. Gary Ottey will document the issue for Joan D. Working Dog Secretary’s Report – Nancy McKee - After much discussion, John Affel moved, Gary Ottey seconded, the Board unanimously voted not to have events on September 17-18 at Beltzville and focus on incorporating all the activities previously planned into the Fun Day with our Annual Meeting, October 8th at Brubaker Park. - Draft Test, tentatively planned for November, will not be held. We will plan one for April 2017. Nancy McKee will proceed to secure a chair, secretary and judges. BEAR FACTS PAGE E. Treasurer’s Report – John Affel – July 8th, 2016 June 2016 Transactions: F. Committee Reports 1. Awards – 2. Trophies – Wendy Keyser 3. Bench Show – Chris LaMuraglia All reports have been submitted to NewfTide and NCA regarding the 2016 Regional Shows. 22 BEAR FACTS PAGE 23 4. Rescue – Nancy Weaver – Rescue still has Moses, a senior, in prolonged foster care. Many people are interested in adopting him. Nancy was given approval to take necessary steps to have Moses surrendered to Rescue so he can be permanently placed. 5. Bear Facts – Stephen Risko – Bear Facts is currently being worked on. Several late submissions were sent to him. All further information will wait until the September issue. 6. Website – Frank Tunis Update provided by Frank – April had 915 hits, May/June, 1500 each month, July to date 442. (A hit means someone has accessed at least one page of the website.) 7. Ways and Means – Linda Waite – No Report At 9:33 p.m. John Affel moved, Joan Fenwick seconded, the Board unanimously consented to go into Executive Session At 9:59 p.m. Nancy McKee moved, John O’Neill seconded, the Board unanimously consented to come out of Executive Session and adjourn. While in Executive Session, - new members were approved, Sylvia and Chuck Mielke 15 Muriel Place, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-528-7313 732-575-4528 cell Chuckmielke@verizon.net - John O’Neill reviewed the Nominating Committee’s slate for 2016-2017, - decision about planning for 2017 Water Test to be tentatively held September 16-17, 2017 was finalized. G. New Business: Discussed in Executive Session H. Old Business: Adjournment: at 9:59 p.m. Next meeting: August 9, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. teleconference. BEAR FACTS PAGE 24 Bear Facts is a quarterly publication of the NewPenDel Newfoundland Club, a Regional Club of the Newfoundland Club of America, serving Eastern PA, NJ and DE. The articles published therein are for information and enjoyment of the membership and should not be considered endorsements of the Club. Articles of a medical nature reflect only the opinion of the writer and should not be taken as prescribing treatment. Always see your veterinarian before diagnosing and initiating any treatment. We welcome human-Newf stories, brags, memorials, canine (especially Newf) interest articles, health/research articles and photos of Newf activities. We will accept your contributions by e-mail or snail mail. Send Copies to Joan Fenwick.
