Information Packet - 2015 NCA National Specialty

Turn the Tide!
Newfoundland Club of America
2015 National Specialty
Hosted by
The Newfoundland Club of New England
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Warwick, Rhode Island
May 4 – May 9, 2015
Revision 5
January 17, 2015
Welcome!
The Newfoundland Club of New England is honored to host the NCA’s 2015 National, as we return to
Warwick, Rhode Island. Thanks to many volunteers, nearby regional clubs and many NCA Committees,
an event-filled week has been planned for you! Events include two draft tests, an advanced draft test,
two obedience trials, two rally trials, four days of conformation judging, and many informative and
educational events. We have also made sure to allow time to share a memorable week with friends old
and new, and to celebrate our wonderful Newfoundland dogs!
We hope you will enjoy the ability to purchase your 2015 National Specialty logo items in any of the
four AKC recognized colors – black, Landseer, brown or gray! We have a wide variety of items for you to
choose from - some available with the screen printed logo, some with the embroidered logo, and some
with the dog only. Check out our National Specialty webstore at www.ncanationalspecialty.org/2015 .
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Warwick!
Donna Thibault, Chair
Our Site
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is our home away from home for the week. This spectacular 85-acre facility
has hosted a multitude of specialties – large and small – since the first time the NCA national took place
there in 1992. The experienced staff at the Crowne have been most helpful with our Specialty planning,
and are looking forward to the return of the Newfs for a fourth National Specialty!
All events are held on the grounds of the hotel. The show grounds are a typical grassy field and
subject to the usual weather changes of New England. All judging will take place outdoors, so please
plan accordingly.
The hotel is fully accessible, with outside ramps and inside elevators. T.F. Green Airport, located just
minutes from the hotel, is serviced by major airlines. Easy access to Interstate 95 makes an easy drive
from locations up and down the east coast. Our overflow hotel is located a short 5 minute drive from
the show site. Many malls, restaurants, shops and a public golf course are nearby.
Warwick is 10 minutes south of Providence and located within an hour or less of Boston, Plymouth
Rock, Connecticut’s casinos, Mystic Seaport, Rhode Island’s beautiful beaches, and the mansions of
Newport.
Be a Considerate Guest….
The spacious grounds of the Crowne Plaza Hotel provide ample space for us to exercise our dogs.
Stations with plastic bags and buckets will be liberally provided. Please use them!
There will be some areas marked “off limits,” such as flowerbeds and areas in the immediate vicinity
of the hotel entrances. Guests with dogs should be particularly alert to respect these designated areas.
… and Participate in the Clean-up Doody!
Earn chances to win prizes just for being a responsible dog owner! For each pile of "doo" you clean
up (whether your dog just "did" it or someone else's "done" it earlier) you get a raffle ticket. You don't
even need to own a dog to participate! Clean up at the other hotels qualifies as well. Tickets can be
acquired and hourly prizes can be claimed at the Hospitality Tent —physical proof of pick-up not
required.
Tickets will be drawn throughout the day Tuesday thru Saturday for your choice from an assortment
of smaller prizes. At the end of each day, ALL tickets are eligible for a larger prize drawn at the evening
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event – Tuesday: NCA Annual Meeting; Wednesday: Educational Speaker; Thursday: Top Twenty; Friday:
Fine Arts Auction; Saturday: Awards Banquet. The more you clean, the more chances you have to win!
Donations of a small prize for “Clean-up Doody” will be accepted at the Hospitality tent daily.
Air Travel
T.F. Green Airport is located within 4 miles of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Major carriers service the
airport. It is recommended that you check with individual airlines as to the current status of shipping
dogs in crates. If your travel plans have you arriving at Boston’s Logan Airport, your travel time to
Warwick is approximately one hour.
Accommodations
The 266 room, six-story Crowne Plaza Hotel is the headquarters of the NCA 2015 National Specialty.
Additional rooms have been reserved at a nearby Holiday Inn Express hotel located less than 2 miles
from the Crowne Plaza. Each hotel offers in-room coffee makers, hairdryer, irons/ironing boards and
high-speed internet access in guestrooms.
Room Reservations
Room reservations are to be sent to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Reservations will not be accepted if
they are postmarked prior to January 5, 2015 to ensure a first come, first served policy on rooms.
Reservations must be submitted on the form on page 12, and must include a deposit equal to one
night’s lodging for the preferred hotel. Reservations by phone or fax will not be accepted at either of
our hotels! A separate name will be required for each room reserved. Rooms for our National will be
available beginning Sunday, May 3rd.
Individual guests may change their reservation up until April 3, 2015. Date changes after April 3,
2015 will result in cancellation of the entire reservation. Cancellations must be received prior to April
13, 2015 in order to get a refund. All cancellations after April 13, 2015 will be charged one night’s
room and tax.
Please be considerate when reserving rooms. Every year, unneeded rooms are reserved, only to be
cancelled at a later date. This causes confusion at the hotels and leaves many participants in doubt as to
where they will be staying. If you must cancel, please do so as early as possible.
No more than four (4) dogs may occupy any one guest room. Crates are to be placed on plastic
supplied by the hotel to protect carpets. Dogs left unattended in rooms must be crated! Any guest
whose dog makes excessive noise will receive one warning to remedy the situation. If the problem
persists after this warning, the hotel management reserves the right to remove the offending dog and
guest from the hotel. Dogs cannot be groomed in the rooms, and all bathing must be done at the
designated washing area.
Guests will be responsible for damage of rooms and will be charged accordingly by the hotel. A
cleaning fee will be charged for rooms with dogs as follows: $20 for the first night, $10 for each
additional night, up to a maximum of $50. This is non-refundable. Rooms will be serviced daily. The
staff will notify the Specialty Committee if they are unable to access a room for two consecutive days.
Refrigerators and Microwaves will be available upon request at a one-time charge of $20 each. Please
remember that the AKC allows for disciplinary action against exhibitors who fail to take proper care of
dog show sites and hotels.
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Registration - Contact: Mary Bylone or Sylvia Delson
Register for the Specialty to receive your Welcome Packet filled with important information
regarding events and schedules, a logo pin (in your choice of dog color), and your nametag. Your name
tag is your ticket to the Welcome Reception, educational seminar, and other free Specialty events. The
registration fee for the 2015 National is $40 per adult or $45 for two adults living in the same household
(includes one specialty bag, two pins and two nametags) if purchased by the February 15 Early
Registration deadline. Registration after February 15 until the March 31 deadline is $45 per adult or
$55 for two adults living in the same household. Junior (ages 8-18) registration fees are $20 for the first
junior and $15 for each additional junior in the family.
Welcome packets will be available for pick up in the hotel on Sunday, May 3rd from 4:00-9:00 pm;
and Monday and Tuesday, May 4th & 5th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. After Tuesday, packets will be
available in the ringside hospitality tent. To register, use the form on page 13.
Juniors Program - Contact: Cissy Sullivan
Our Junior members will be very busy during the week! Juniors who are registered at the National
will meet on Tuesday at 12:00 noon for the welcome meeting and a special seminar. Juniors will be
selling raffle tickets to support the NCA Juniors Program at Tuesday evening Welcome Reception;
enjoying a fun-filled dinner together on Wednesday evening; assisting with the Top 20/10 event on
Thursday and the Fine Arts Auction Friday evening; and showing their skills and handling expertise in the
Junior Showmanship competition on Saturday immediately following the lunch break.
A final schedule of events for juniors will be included in their Welcome Packet and posted in the
Hospitality Tent. Please use the Registration Form on page 13 to register juniors.
Meals – Contact Renee Woods
Both the pre-auction pasta dinner on Friday night and the banquet on Saturday night require
advanced reservations. Please see the “Pre-Auction Dinner and Banquet Reservation Form” found on
page 14 for menu choices and pricing. The deadline for meal reservations is March 15th.
Remington’s Restaurant inside the hotel will be open throughout the week for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. The hotel will also have a tented dining area on the grounds. Cash and carry food will be
available during the day. There are also many fine restaurants in the area for you to choose from.
Ringside Hospitality – Contact: Deb and Robert Ball
We will have a ringside hospitality tent for the convenience of spectators and exhibitors. This will be
the place to get your morning cup of coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, and pick up a beverage during
the day. The tent will be open from 7:00 am until 30-minutes after judging Tuesday through Saturday.
A message board, announcements, and the previous day’s winners will be posted in the tent. You will
be able to get your questions answered and preview auction items. Tables and seating will be available
for you to take a break and catch up with old friends! For those arriving mid-week, welcome packets
and prepaid tickets will be available for pickup here.
Welcome Reception and NCA Annual Meeting
The Welcome Reception will take place on Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom at 7:00pm. There
will be appetizers, coffee/tea, and a cash bar. There is no fee – your nametag serves as your ticket for
this event. Please help our planning by indicating your intention to attend on the registration form on
page 13. The NCA Annual Meeting will follow the reception.
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Catalog Advertising - Contact: Lori Carver
Ads may be placed in the following categories: kennels, commercial, clubs, personal, memorials, and
Newfoundland Booster. To place your ads, please use the form on page 15. If placing more than one ad,
please copy the form for each ad. The deadline for receiving ads is February 28, 2015. We reserve the
right to reject ads which are deemed inappropriate or offensive, or which contain obviously plagiarized
materials.
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your ad if you will not be at the
National. Photos that are not picked up, or for which we do not receive a SASE, will not be returned.
There is no extension of the received-by date for ads. This date is driven by the superintendent’s
contract. Late submissions may be refused by the superintendent and are subject to per-page penalty
fees if accepted.
Parking - General
The hotel parking lots are able to accommodate our parking needs. Absolutely no parking will be
allowed on any grass areas of the hotel/show grounds except in the pre-registered RV area. Fire lanes
and NO PARKING areas will be monitored and vehicles in violation will be towed. Unloading zones near
the tents will be monitored to maintain ready access for all. X-pens will not be allowed to take up extra
parking spaces next to vehicles.
Reserved Handler Parking - Contact Sheila Mallinson
Reserved parking is available on a paved parking lot to any exhibitor with 4 or more dogs entered
in competition. Parking is for a standard size box truck or passenger vehicle/van. Reserved spaces are
approximately 18’ x 18’ (the equivalent of two standard parking spaces) . Parking is adjacent to the
show site, convenient to the breed ring and grooming tent. Spaces are limited, and will be available on
Sunday, May 3rd. No trailers or motor homes are permitted. There is no power hook-up provided.
The first postmark date accepted for reserved grooming space is January 15, 2015. If using
expedited service, signature must be waived. Reservation deadline is March 31, 2015. Please use the
reservation form on page 16. NOTE: All forms for adjacent spaces MUST be received in the
same envelope. Please make your plans with others well in advance of mailing forms.
Grooming Facilities
A large grooming tent with electrical outlets will be located close to the show rings. Per local noise
abatement ordinances, the generator will be operating from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm ONLY. In accordance
with the RI State Fire Code, there can be NO interior partitions inside the grooming tent. Grooming
from vehicles will be allowed in specified areas only. Bathing stations will be in place by Monday. There
will be no bathing of dogs allowed in hotel rooms, the RV parking area, or locations other than the
bathing stations.
The Grounds Committee will work diligently to open the grooming tent by noon on Monday. This is
dependent upon all tents and the show site passing the required inspections by the Fire Marshal and
other officials, and we have been given an occupancy permit. Circumstances beyond the committee’s
control and mandatory state inspections may delay the target opening of the tents. Exhibitors can plan
that grooming facilities will be available no later than 8:00 am on Tuesday.
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Reserved Grooming Space - Contact: Dejah Petsch.
A limited number of pre-paid reserved grooming spaces will be available in a tent close to the
conformation ring. Each assigned 5’x10’ spot will include enough room for two crates, one grooming
table, and one 20 amp duplex outlet. The cost is $70.00 for the week for each 5’x10’ spot. There will be
a limited number of 10’x’10 spaces, with one 20 amp duplex outlet, available for $130 per week.
When reserving grooming space, we encourage you to plan ahead and buddy up with friends. By
sharing and coordinating the use of the show’s limited space and electrical resources with friends, you
make it possible for more people to have space to groom.
NOTE: All forms for adjacent spaces MUST be received in the same envelope. Please make your
plans with others well in advance of mailing forms.
Other non-reserved, tented grooming space, with no show provided electrical outlets, will be
available on a first come, first serve basis. Electrical service at this show is not guaranteed without a
reservation.
Dogs cannot be left crated in the grooming areas overnight. Privately owned generators are not
permitted within a 50’ radius of any show ring or tent. High intensity lights, canopies, or ‘pop up’ tents
are not permitted inside any of the grooming tents. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
The first postmark date accepted for reserved grooming space is January 15, 2015. If using
expedited service, signature must be waived. Reservation deadline is March 31, 2015. To reserve
grooming space, please use the form on page 17 .
RV Parking - Contact: Lynne Anderson
There are a limited number of RV spaces available on the hotel grounds, and will be available by
prepaid reservation only at a fee of $55 per night. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first
serve basis. There are no electrical or water hookups. Dumping of grey or black water on grounds is
prohibited. Pump service will be available at an additional cost (information will be sent with your RV
registration confirmation). Arlington RV Center with a dumping station and water is located within 6
miles of the hotel.
Use the RV Parking Application form on page 18. Complete payment must accompany the
reservation application. The first postmarked date accepted for reserved RV parking is January 15,
2015. Reservations postmarked prior to January 15, 2015 will be returned. The deadline is March 31,
2015. All parking spaces will be pre-assigned. RV’s may park at the site beginning at noon on Monday,
May 4th. RV parking will not be allowed on site prior to that time. All RV’s must be off the site by 11:00
am on Sunday, May 10th.
Special Award Donation – Contact: Donna Thibault
If you would like to donate a Special Award for presentation at the Awards Banquet on Saturday,
May 9th, please use the form on page 19. This form must be received by March 31, 2015 for your
donation to be acknowledged in the Welcome Packet. Donation forms received after March 31, 2015
will be acknowledged only at the time of award presentation. You are responsible for delivering your
award no later than May 4th.
Uniform Trophies
It is NCA policy to allow co-owners and breeders of Newfoundlands that win at a National Specialty
the chance to purchase the corresponding Uniform Trophy of their dog’s win. If you are interested in
purchasing a Uniform Trophy, please contact the Trophy Chair at the Trophy Table.
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Fine Arts Auction – Contact: Stacy Roderick or Linda Roderick
The always popular Fine Arts Auction will be held on Friday evening. Watch the specialty website
and Facebook page for a preview of some of the beautiful and unique items that will be available.
If you would like to donate an item for the Fine Arts Auction, please use the form on page 19. The
deadline to pledge your donation is March 31, 2015. All items must be received by the Fine Arts
Chairpersons by April 15th unless other arrangements have been made with the Fine Arts Chairpersons.
Brown Bag Extravaganza - Contact: Kirsten Tomlinson
On Friday evening prior to the Fine Arts Auction we will host a fabulous brown bag event. Be sure to
dig deeply into your Welcome Packet for more information on the raffle. You never know – you may
just find some free tickets for the brown bag raffle! To make a donation, please fill out the form on page
20, or contact Kirsten at kirsten.t@sbcglobal.net by April 15th.
Honors Parade – Contact: Oksana Jackim
Each year the Honors Parade salutes title holders to celebrate our wonderful Newfoundlands. Any
AKC, NCA, CKC, Great Britain, or FCI title holder is eligible. Non-regular designations, such as CGC or TDI
may be listed only in combination with any of the AKC, NCA, CKC, GB or FCI titles. Entrants in the
Honors Parade will receive a commemorative medallion. The Honors Parade medallion for new VNs and
ROMs is courtesy of your host club, the Newfoundland Club of New England. The entry form is on page
21. The entry deadline is March 15, 2015.
Two Obedience and Rally Trials – Contact: Brenda Miele-Soares
Start polishing up your teamwork! This is your chance to finish your obedience and/or rally title and
enjoy all the wonderful activities of our National Specialty! Our judges, Jon and Carol Mett and Sandra
Walker, are excited about judging our trials. The Colonial Newfoundland Club hosts the regional
obedience and rally trials on Tuesday, and Wednesday the national obedience and rally trials take place.
The national trial will offer Brace and Team classes!
Stewards for both obedience and rally are needed for both days. Experience is desirable but not
necessary, and even a few hours of your time to help with these great events will be appreciated! To
volunteer, use the form on page 30.
Two Draft Tests…… Contact: Amy Supko or Oksana Jackim
We wish to thank the Northland and Bear Mountain Newfoundland Clubs for hosting back-to-back
draft tests (pending NCA approval) on Monday and Tuesday, May 4 & 5. The judges are Christine
Brigham and Keith Mallinson. Each test is limited to 12 dog/handler teams, and will require separate
entry forms. To request draft test premium lists, use the form on page 22.
………and an Advanced Draft Test!
NCA Advanced Draft Test (pending NCA approval)– Contact: Pauline Baldwin or Sue Mendleson
Choose to enter, steward, or observe but don’t miss the first NCA Advanced Draft Test to be held at a
National. This newly approved test will challenge even seasoned draft dogs. The ¼ mile course includes
11 advanced maneuvers that will demonstrate the control, training and intelligence of these talented
dogs. The Advanced Draft Test will be held on Thursday, May 7th, and will be limited to 6 dog/handler
teams. Look for the NCA Advanced Draft Test regulations on the NCA web site. The premium for this test
will be posted on the National web site in March. To request a premium for this test, use the form on
page 22.
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Rescue Parade –Contact: Lori Bryant or Cathy Derench
On Friday afternoon there will be a Parade of Rescues, where the story of how you and your Newf
came to be together will be read as we introduce your rescue to the audience. There is no charge to
enter the Rescue Parade. To submit your story and entry, please use the form on page 23. Entries must
be received by April 1, 2015.
Top 20/10 Event – Contact: Joanne Brainard
Come One – Come All
We ask one task- Come wearing a MASK!
The Top Twenty/Ten Committee presents
A Masquerade Ball
Please join us for a ‘ONE NIGHT EVENT’ of intrigue and mystery, as we honor our very distinguished
guests, the Top Twenty Conformation and Top Ten Obedience dogs of 2014!
We return to ‘Ballroom Style’ for this unique semi-formal masked event! Beginning with a reception
that will give way to discovering ’Who is behind the mask?’ The main feature will of course be the
competition for Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice in conformation and a special contest between our
top obedience dogs.
Our judges include a Breeder judge, a professional handler and an AKC licensed judge. Their
selection will be based on a specific score sheet provided by NCA. A ballot will be issued to all in
attendance for the prestigious People’s Choice Award. While those are being tallied we will put our top
obedience dogs to a challenge for Top Dog. We will conclude the evening with the announcement of all
our winners: Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, Top Obedience dog and Best Masked/ Dressed
Spectators!
Registration for this special evening is required! Use the form on page 24 to order your tickets; the
deadline is March 31, 2015. Some suggested websites for ordering your mask are: www.partyoasis.com
or www.houseofmasquerades.com Look for Top Twenty Logo Items on the National website!
Working Dog Committee Open Forum – Contact: Sue Marino
Come join your NCA Working Dog Committee and working event judges for an exciting evening of
shared information and education. Mingle with fellow working enthusiasts and judges, listen to the most
recent updates from the WDC, ask questions and discuss the new Advanced Draft Test.
A classroom style discussion will begin at (time). NCA judges and the WDC will be available to answer
your questions about judging, training and interpreting the NCA regulations. All levels of questions will
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be welcomed from beginners to judges. This is the place to express your concerns, questions and praise
about our working events. This will also be considered a continuing education event for NCA judges.
(Judges please sign attendance log)
Specialty Carting – Contact: Sue Mendleson
Prior to the development of the NCA Draft Test, Specialty Carting and Wagon Exercises were
developed to demonstrate carting at specialty shows and were designed largely for people interested in
exhibition carting activities. It is a perfect event for someone not quite ready to compete in a full draft
test. There are on-leash and off-leash divisions for individual dogs or teams. The exercises include
harnessing and hitching, basic commands while hitched, and maneuvering within a large ring setting.
This is not a ‘title’ event. Each dog that passes will be awarded an NCA Specialty Carting and Wagon
Exercises Certificate. Dogs passing the on-leash division may post enter and compete in the off-leash
division. There will be an entry fee of $15; post entry fee is $10. Entries close April 15, 2015. The form
to enter is on page 25. Specialty Carting will take place on Friday, May 8th.
Please see the next section for a special opportunity!
To obtain a copy of the rules for the Specialty Cart and Wagon Exercises, visit the NCA Working Dog
website at www.ncanewfs.org/working/draft . For more information contact Sue Mendleson
Draft Equipment Fit Evaluations
This event is for carting/draft enthusiasts as well as NCA Draft judges.
During Specialty Carting, anyone at the National with a Newf and draft equipment may have their
equipment evaluated for fit and balance just by making a hitched dog available. There is no fee for
evaluations. Specialty Carting participants electing for evaluation will be reviewed after their carting
routine. It would be especially helpful for evaluators and spectators to see equipment that is different
from what is normally seen at Draft Tests.
NCA draft judges will form small groups to evaluate the presented draft equipment. Each judge in the
group will go over the dog in harness while hitched and will then discuss the group findings. The handler
will then receive an oral evaluation of their equipment fit. Spectators are encouraged to listen in on the
judges' discussions and comments.
Pre-registration is not required, but will be helpful for planning. Please complete the form on page
25. For more information contact Sue Mendleson.
Canine Good Citizen Test – Contact: Kathy Grim
Both CGC and Advanced CGC testing will be offered Thursday, May 7. The purpose of the CGC
program is to ensure that our Newfs are respected members of the community and have been trained
to be well behaved in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. For Newfs that
have already passed their CGC test and are registered with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine
Partners number) we will be offering the advanced test with more challenging exercises. Newfs passing
either test may have the respective title added to their name (CGC or CGCA). The fee for testing is $15
per dog, and pre-registration by March 31st is encouraged. Please use the form on page 26 to let us
know how many dogs you will be testing, and to volunteer to help!
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Educational Speaker – Contact: Donna Thibault
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Debbie Gross, of Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for
Animals, Colchester, CT, will discuss injury prevention and recognition in canines. This highly
informative and interactive seminar will be of interest to breeders, conformation exhibitors, working
and performance enthusiasts, and the average pet owner.
Dr. Gross is one of the founders and core instructors for the first and only university-based program
in canine physical rehabilitation, University of Tennessee’s Certificate Program in Canine Physical
Rehabilitation, where she teaches throughout the year with live courses and webinars. She has
authored many chapters in veterinary textbooks, and writes for professional journals as well as
magazines dedicated to the dog enthusiast. Dr. Gross has been a speaker at multiple international
veterinary symposia, has taught at many veterinary conferences, has written a book, Canine Physical
Therapy, and produced four DVDs about canine conditioning. Look for Dr. Gross at her booth during the
week!
Cardiac Clinic - Contact: Pam Rubio.
The NCA Health & Longevity Committee will host a one day cardio clinic, pre-registrations only.
Additional information to follow. To request further information, use the form on page 27 .
Living Legends - Contact: Pam Rubio.
NCA Living Legend Awards will be given to NCA members’ dogs achieving the venerable age of 10
years or more by the specialty date. Dogs need not be present to be honored, but are encouraged to be
present in the ring to receive their award. Past recipients are encouraged to register, as this is a
testament to the increased longevity in our breed. All Living Legends will be recognized in a special
catalog. The Living Legend ceremony will be Thursday, May 7. To be eligible to receive the NCA Living
Legend Award dogs must be 10 or more years of age by the date of the National, owned, co-owned or
bred by an NCA member. The fee is $15 picking up at National; $25 if mailed. Please designate person
to pick up at National if owner is not present. To register your Living Legend, please complete the form
on page 27.
The deadline is February 28, 2015
Meeting Rooms – Contact Cindi Goodwin
If you need to reserve a meeting room for use during the Specialty, please email Cindi Goodwin at
info@ncanationalspecialty.org with the date and time the room will be needed and the number of people
you expect. The deadline for reservations is March 15, 2015.
Vendor Booth Space – Contact: John Cornell
Booth space for vendors will be in close proximity to the show rings to maximize exposure. Space is
available on a first-come, first-served basis in the vendor tent or outside for freestanding concessions.
Electricity will be available under the tent on a shared basis. Each vendor will be responsible for
electrical cords and safety of same. Set up will be allowed beginning at noon on Monday, pending
approval by the Fire Marshal. Individual tents will not be allowed under the vendor tent.
Vehicles will not be allowed on the grass. A loading zone will be established for set up each day.
Vehicles must then be removed promptly from the area. The NCNE reserves the right to reject specific
vendors or the sales of specific items deemed in conflict with the best interest of the club. To receive
more information about booth space, use the form on page 28. The deadline to request vendor space is
March 31, 2015.
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Post Show Catalogs – Contact: Marcia White
Can’t attend the show but want a catalog? We will mail a catalog with printed results of each class to
you for $35 (includes postage). Orders outside the US will be charged additional postage. There will be
no refunds. To order, use the form on page 28. The deadline is March 31, 2015. Contact: Marcia White
Dog Food and Water
For your dog food needs, both Petco and Petsmart stores are located within 5 miles of the hotel.
Directions to both will be included in your welcome packet.
For your convenience, and as a fundraiser for the 2015 National Specialty, we are pleased to once
again offer the ability to pre-order purified water by the case (6-one gallon jugs). Orders will be
available for pick up starting on Monday, May 4. Water is available by pre-order only. There will be no
water available for purchase at the show. Order deadline is March 31, and the order form can be found
on page 24.
Volunteers Needed!!
The backbone of each successful National Specialty is the donated time and talent of the many
volunteers who give generously to ensure that we all have a wonderful week. Please consider donating
a bit of your time – your efforts will be much appreciated by the committee members organizing our
event. You just might have fun and meet some new people too!
To help us organize our volunteers, please use the form on page 29 to let us know where and when
you would like to help out. If you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands during the week,
please stop by the Hospitality Tent and offer to help out. You’ll be glad you did!
Internet Information on the 2015 National and Rhode Island –
National Specialty Website: www.ncanationalspecialty.org/2015
Newfoundland Club of New England : www.newfclubne.org
Newfoundland Club of America: www.ncanewfs.org
MB-F, Inc., Show Superintendent: www.infodog.com
Crowne Plaza Hotel: www.crowneplaza.com/hotels
Warwick Area Information: www.centralrichamber.com
Superintendent
MB-F, Inc.
PO Box 22107
Greensboro NC 27420
www.infodog.com
2015 NCA SPECIALTY ENTRY CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2015
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YOUR NCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2015 JUDGES
Best of Breed
Mrs. Betty McDonnell
Dogs and Maturity Class
Mrs. Janet Cohen
Bitches
Mr. Jay Richardson
Obedience
Mr. Jon Mett
Mrs. Carol Mett
Ms. Sandra Walker
Junior Showmanship
Mr. Bill Matlock
Sweepstakes
Mrs. Diane Keyser
Mr. Steve Walker
Rally
Mr. Jon Mett
Mrs. Carol Mett
Draft Tests – Monday & Tuesday
Ms. Christine Brigham Mr. Keith Mallinson
Advanced Draft Test
Ms. Sue Marino
Ms. Patti Pigeon
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Room Reservation Request
Newfoundland Club of America 2015 National Specialty May 4 – 9, 2015
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All room reservations must be made using this form.
No phone or FAX reservations will be accepted. No hand delivery is permitted. Reservations will be accepted beginning with January 5,
2015 postmarks and expedited delivery services such as, but not limited to: Express Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc. Reservations
received prior to January 6, 2015 will not be accepted. A separate name must be provided for each room reserved. Please be
considerate! Do not reserve more rooms than needed with the idea of canceling those not needed at a later date. A separate sheet is
required for each room reserved.
Mail this form to: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick RI 02886
Mark outside of envelope: 2015 NCA National Specialty
Your deposit will equal one night’s lodging plus tax. Individual guests may change their reservation up until 4/3/2015. Date changes
after 4/3/2015 will result in cancellation of entire reservation.
Cancellations must be received by April 1 3 , 2015.
Cancellations received after that date would be subject to a charge equal to one night’s room and tax.
*Rhode Island Tax: 13%
Check-in after 3:00 p.m.
Check out before 11:00 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel: $120 plus tax*
Holiday Inn Express $115 plus tax* (Includes deluxe continental breakfast)
PLEASE PRINT - CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
(GIVE BILLING ADDRESS IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD)
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP, COUNTRY: ___________________________________________________________________________
PHONE/DAY: (
)
PHONE/EVENING/CELL: (
E-MAIL:
)
NUMBER OF DOGS (MAX 4):
NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL BE OCCUPYING THIS ROOM WITH YOU:
There is a limit of four dogs allowed per room, and all unattended dogs must be crated. A cleaning fee will be assessed for
guestrooms occupied by dogs at all hotels. IF THE HOTEL FINDS EXCESSIVE HAIR OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE
THOSE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE BILLED IN EXCESS OF THE CLEANING FEE.
Hotel Preference: Indicate 1st, 2nd
Crowne Plaza Hotel ($135.60 incl tax)
Arrival Date (day/date):
ROOM REQUEST:
King Bed
Holiday Inn Express ($129.95 (incl tax)
Departure Date (day/date):
2 Double Beds
Smoking (based on availability)
Special requests may be indicated, but cannot be guaranteed.
Please guarantee my reservation with:
OR credit card indicated:
Name on Card
enclosed check for 1 night + 13% tax payable to Crowne Plaza Hotel.
MasterCard
Visa
Discover
American Express
Phone (
Card #
Diner’s Club
)
Expiration Date ____________ CVV #___________
Signature
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REGISTRATION FORM
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Deadline for Early Registrations: February 15, 2015
Deadline for Registrations: March 31, 2015
Information Only: Sylvia Delson & Mary Bylone - Email: srdelson@aol.com or mbylone@gmail.com
Early Registration is $40 per adult. Registration after February 15 is $45 per adult. Junior (ages 8-18) registration fees are
$20 for the first Junior and $15 for each additional Junior in the family. OPTION: Reduced fee for two adults living in the
same household: includes one specialty bag, two pins and two nametags; Early Registration is $45 for two adults, $55 for
two adults after February 15. There will be no refunds after March 31, 2015
Please select your dog color choice for each national specialty logo pin: ___ BLACK ___ LANDSEER ___ BROWN ___ GREY
ADULT REGISTRATION
Name: Please PRINT name(s) as they are to appear on nametags, kennel name, and state and/or country of residence.
1) ________________________________________________________________________ NCA Member?
Y/N
2) ________________________________________________________________________ NCA Member?
Y/N
3) ________________________________________________________________________ NCA Member?
Y/N
JUNIOR REGISTRATION (AGES 8 to 18)
Name: Please PRINT name(s) as they are to appear on nametags, kennel name, and state and/or country of residence.
1) ________________________________________________________________________ NCA Member?
Y/N
2) ________________________________________________________________________ NCA Member?
Y/N
REGISTRATION SUMMARY
_______
Early Adult Registration (By February 15)
@ $40 = $_______
_______
Early Two Adult* Registrations (By February 15)
@ $45 = $_______
*To qualify for reduced fee, two adults must live in same household
_______
Adult Registration (After February 15)
@ $45 = $_______
_______
Two Adult* Registrations (After February 15)
@ $55 = $_______
_______
Junior Registration
@ $20 = $_______
_______
Additional Junior Registrations
@ $15 = $_______
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
These events are free, but you must be registered to attend. Your nametag will be your “ticket” for admission.
Tuesday: Welcome Reception: # Attending
Wednesday: Educational Speaker: # Attending _____
Name of Person Making These Reservations: ________________________________________________
Address _____________________________City________________________ State______ Zip_______________
Best number for contact ___________________________ Email _________________________________
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Pre-Auction Pasta Dinner & Awards Banquet Reservations
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: March 15, 2015
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Information: Renee Woods – email: newfiemom21@aol.com
Name(s):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip
Country
Best number to call you
Email
Friday, May 8, 2015
Pasta Buffet
#
x
$35.00 ea
Friday Meal Sub-Total $_______________
Banquet - Saturday, May 9, 2015
All meals include a Caesar style salad with herbed croutons and shaved parmesan cheese, fresh seasonal
vegetables, and assorted breads and butter and dessert. Coffee, regular and decaffeinated, and tea will be
served.
Roasted Boneless Breast of Chicken _____ x $48.00 each
Basted in Rosemary and Herb Butter
Garnished with a Port Wine Poached Pear
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus
_____ x $55.00 each
Horseradish Cream Sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon Steak
_____ x $48.00 each
Lemon Pepper Beurre Blanc
Saturday Meal Sub-Total $_______________
Friday & Saturday Meal Total: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31
$_______________
This year we are offering OPTOINAL table reservations. Tables at the banquet seat 10 people. In order to
reserve a table you MUST list the 10 people who will be sitting at the table, your name(s) included.
1. _____________________________ 6. ___________________________
2. _____________________________ 7. ___________________________
3. _____________________________ 8. ___________________________
4. _____________________________ 9. ___________________________
5. _____________________________ 10. ___________________________
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CATALOG ADVERTISING: Deadline: February 28, 2015
Name_____________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________City__________________State______Zip______
Phone______________________________Email__________________________________________
Please enter my advertising order as per copy below in the following category:
Club______Kennel_______Personal_______Memorial_______Commercial________
 Please copy this form for each ad.
• Use black & white or colored glossy photos.
 Complete advertising guidelines can be found at
www.infodog.com under Help.
 Clearly print or type all hard copy.
 Label the back of each photo with your name and
address (don’t write on the photo itself!), and enclose a
SASE if you want the photo returned by mail.
 Ads & photos will be available for pickup during the
Specialty in Hospitality or at the Catalog Sales table.
 MAIL Ads to : Lori Carver, Advertising Coordinator
18 Plainfield Road, Cummington MA 01026
(seabreez13@hotmail.com)
Full page (7½" x 4½" …………………$50___________
Additional Photo ………………………$10___________
Additional Full page…………………. .$40___________
Half Page (3¾" x 4½") ………………. $30___________
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form,
Page 31 $_______
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Reserved Handler Parking Form
EARLIEST POSTMARK ACCEPTED: January 15, 2015 - DEADLINE: March 31, 2015
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER APRIL 1, 2015.
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Minimum of 4 dogs per vehicle
For more information: Sheila Mallinson email: kodiakacres@yahoo.com
No setup will be allowed prior to 5:00 pm on Sunday
Number of dogs entered ___________
Name
Date of arrival _______________
E-mail
Address
City/State/ZIP/Country
Best number to reach you
Reserve space near:
Requests for adjacent spaces must be received in the same envelope!
Vehicle(s) Description
# Vehicles
x $65/space =
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
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Reserved Grooming Space Form
EARLIEST POSTMARK ACCEPTED: January 15,2015 - DEADLINE: March 31, 2015
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER APRIL 1, 2015
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
For more information: Dejah Petsch – dejah_petsch@yahoo.com
Name
E-mail ____________________
Address
City/State/ZIP/Country
Best number to reach you
The Grooming Tent will open no later than 8:00 am on Tuesday
_____ # 5’x10’ spaces @ $70 each = $_____________
_____ # 10’x10’ spaces @ $130 each = $____________
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
Reserve space near _____________________________ NOTE: Forms must be received together!
Arrival day
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RV Parking Application Form
NOTE: NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED POSTMARKED BEFORE JANUARY 15, 2015.
APPLICATIONS FOR RV PARKING MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 31, 2015.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER APRIL 1, 2015.
For more information: Lynne Anderson-Powell, 358 Swart Hill Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Email: ThreePonds_Newfs@msn.com
We have made arrangements with the Crowne Plaza for RV parking on the hotel grounds. There are a limited number of spaces
available by PREPAID RESERVATION ONLY. There are NO ELECTRICAL OR WATER HOOK-UPS. There is access to a water and
dumping station within 6 miles of the hotel. All parking spaces will be pre-assigned. Requests for parking can be made by
completing and mailing the RV Parking Application below. The fee is $55 per day, This fee is in effect from Monday May 4th to
Sunday May 10th. Information will be sent to persons making reservations.
——RV PARKING RULES ——Submission of an application for RV parking constitutes an agreement by the submitter to abide by the following basic RV parking
rules:
 Generators may NOT be operated between the hours of 9 pm and 7 am.
 Holding Tanks must be kept closed. No dumping of gray water or sanitary tanks permitted anywhere on the hotel grounds.
Slow dripping of gray water is not allowed. Pump service will be available at additional cost (info will be sent with
registration packet). There is also a dump center which is approximately 6 miles away. There you will be able to dump your
waste water and refill your potable water for a fee.
 Fire Lanes and No Parking areas will be maintained.
 No dogs shall be left unattended in pens
 Everyone is expected to keep his or her RV area clean. Garbage and “poop” must be disposed of properly. Washing of dogs in
the RV area IS NOT allowed. Please collect loose dog hair resulting from grooming. After all, no one wants your dog hair in his
or her parking space.
 RVs may be parked at the site beginning at Noon on Monday, May 4th. RV parking on site will not be allowed prior to this
time. RVs must be off the site by 11 am on Sunday, May 10th.
Parking at the designated RV area is at the owner’s risk. The show-giving club, its members, executive board, officers,
agents, superintendents, and the Crowne Plaza will not be liable for any damages, theft, loss or injury which may be
sustained while on the show grounds.
RV Parking Application
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Applications for RV Parking must be received by MARCH 31, 2015
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER APRIL 1, 2015
Please print legibly!
Name: _______________________________ Best # to contact you: ___________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________________________
RV description: Type __________________ Tow Vehicle ________________ License# & State ________________
Width (including slideouts): ______________________ Length (including slideouts) ________________________
“Buddy” Parking Desired: __________________________________________________________________
Day of Arrival: _________________ Day of Departure: _________________ # of Nights: ___________
TOTAL : ($55/night times # of nights) ____________ = $ ____________(Transfer this amount to Summary Form Page 31)
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SPECIAL AWARDS DONATION FORM
Deadline : March 31, 2015
Return to: Donna Thibault, PO Box 102, Ashford CT 06278 ; email: donnatbo@live.com
The donor is responsible for ensuring that the award is delivered to Donna Thibault before Wednesday, May 6, 2015!
The special award will be presented at the Saturday night awards banquet.
Award Description _______________________________________________________________________________
Award to be given for ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of person submitting award__________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________ City/State/Zip ______________________________
Phone _________________________
Email __________________________________
FINE ARTS AUCTION DONATION FORM
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Return to: Stacy Roderick, PO Box 66, Olalla, WA 98359; chlandseers@wavecable.com
Name __________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________________
Phone _________________________
Email __________________________________
Description of item(s) with estimated value(s) ____ _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The donor is responsible for ensuring that donated items are delivered to Stacy or Linda Roderick at the show
site no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
Item drop-off location and times will be posted at the Hospitality Tent.
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BROWN BAG RAFFLE DONATION FORM
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Return this form to: Kirsten Tomlinson, 76 Middle Rd, Preston CT 06365
Or by email to kirsten.t@sbcglobal.net
Name __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________Phone _________________________
Brown Bag Raffle Donation: Description of item(s) _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The donor is responsible for ensuring that donated items are delivered to Kirsten at the show site no later than
Thursday, May 7, 2015 (at least 24 hours prior to the auction). Item drop-off location and times will be posted
at the Hospitality Tent.
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Honors Parade Entry Form
DEADLINE: March 15, 2015
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Information: Oksana Jackim; email: bognewfs@comcast.net
Entry Fee: $20.00 per dog.
Use a separate form for each dog.
Full Name of Dog
Sex
Date of Birth
Place of Birth: ___ US
Canada
Other
AKC Reg. No., AKC Litter No., ILP No., or Other Country Registration No.
Breeder
Sire
Dam
Owner (s)
Owner’s Address
City, State, Country, Zip
Best number to reach you
Email
Titles Held: (AKC, NCA, CKC, GB [Great Britian], FCI or Other)
Is your dog being awarded VN or ROM title this year? ___Yes (if yes, please fill out the form and return it without
payment.
The Honors Parade medallion for new VNs and ROMs is courtesy of the Newfoundland Club of New England.)
Will you and your dog be present for the Honors Parade? ___ Yes ___No
Person authorized to pick up your medallion:
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
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DRAFT TEST INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
Monday, May 4, 2015: Northland Newfoundland Club Draft Test
Tuesday, May 5, 2015: Bear Mountain Newfoundland Club Test
Please complete this request for information and send to :
Amy Supko, 35 Stehr St, Branchville NJ 07826 (dael@embarqmail.com)
Please send information and a premium list for the 2015 National Specialty Draft Tests to:
Name __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________Phone _________________________
The draft test premium lists will be available for download on the NCA National Specialty website.
ADVANCED DRAFT TEST INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Entries limited to 6 dog/handler teams
For more information contact: Pauline Baldwin, Secretary, 207 Deer Bow Cir SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6J1 (email:
sikome@shaw.ca) or Sue Mendleson, Chair, PO Box 225, Washington ME 04574 – nff@fairpoint.net
Please send information and a premium list for the 2015 National Specialty Advanced Draft Test to:
Name __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________Phone _________________________
The draft test premium lists will be available for download on the NCA National Specialty website.
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RESCUE PARADE ENTRY FORM
DEADLINE: April 1, 2015
The Parade will be at the Lunch Break on Friday, May 8th, 2015
Please complete the form below and send to:
Lori Bryant, 40 Durham Street, Nashua NH 03063
Information contact: Lori Bryant loribryant@comcast.net or
Cathy Derench, cathyd7384@aol.com
Check in will be at 11:00 AM Friday, May 8th near the entrance to the ring. THERE IS NO
ENTRY FEE for this event. All Rescues in the parade will receive a medallion
Name of Dog ________________________________________________________________
Sex of Dog _______________ Date of Birth __________________
Name of Owner _____________________________________ Email_______________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone ____________________________________
In 75 words or less, tell us how your dog came to be a member of your family. (Submissions over 75 words may
be edited).
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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TOP TWENTY / TEN EVENT
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
DEADLINE: March 31, 2015. NO REFUNDS
Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________
Top Twenty / Ten Event – Thursday, May 7, 2015
# tickets __________ @ $20 ea = $ _____________
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
WATER ORDERS
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Orders will be available for pick up on Monday, May 4th. We kindly ask that orders be picked up no later than Wednesday,
May 6th. Water is available by pre-order only. No water will be available for purchase at the show site. Contact Bobby
Reda at crystobbyreda@yahoo.com
DEADLINE: March 31, 2015. NO REFUNDS
Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________
Phone Number (while at the National) ____________________________________
Date of Arrival: ______________________
Are you in Handler Parking ___ Yes ___ No
Reserved Grooming _____ Yes _____ No
____ # of cases: 1 case = 6 one gallon jugs of purified water @ $10.00 per case =
$ ______
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31
$_______
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Specialty Carting & Equipment Evaluations Entry Form
Friday, May 8, 2015
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
For more information contact: Sue Mendleson, PO Box 225, Washington ME 04574 – nff@fairpoint.net
Activity
Specialty Carting only ($15, select class)
Spec. Carting & Eval. ($15, select class)
Equipment Evaluation only (no fee)
Evaluating Judge (no fee, skip to bottom)
Class
Single On-lead
Single Off-lead
Team On-lead
Team Off-lead
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$ ___-0-____
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
Please print legibly. Information on this form will be used to generate a certificate of qualification should
dog and handler pass. For team entries complete a form for each dog.
Full name of dog__________________________________________________ Sex _______
Call Name ______________________ AKC # ___________________ DOB ____________
Handler’s Name ____________________________________
Registered Owner(s) __________________________________________________________
Owner’s Address ___________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State
Zip
Entry Form Must Be Signed To Be A Valid Entry
I understand that I enter my dog in this NCA Working Event at my own risk.
Signature:
Date
(Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry)
Best number to reach you
E-Mail
DEADLINE: April 15, 2015

Evaluating Judge Information
If you are an NCA draft judge and would like to participate in the evaluations, please fill out the form
below and mail by April 15, 2015 to :
Sue Mendleson, PO Box 225, Washington ME 04574 – nff@fairpoint.net
Judge’s name
Address
City
Day Phone (
State
)
Home Phone (
Zip
)
E-Mail
Judging level (circle one):
Provisional
Partner
Mentor
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) and CANINE GOOD CITIZEN ADVANCED (CGCA) TEST
PRE-REGISTRATION and VOLUNTEER FORM
Deadline March 31, 2015
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Information: Kathy Grim – grimks@yahoo.com
We would like to get an idea of how many dogs we will be testing by having owners fill out the pre-registration form
below. We will, of course, try to accommodate all requests at the show site; however, there is no guarantee without preregistration.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
City _______________ State ______ Zip _______________
Email _________________________
Number of dogs to be tested at Canine Good Citizen (CGC) level: __________ @ $ 15 per dog = $ ______
Number of dogs to be tested at Community Canine (CGC-Advanced) level:______@ $15 per dog= $ ______
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
CGC VOLUNTEER INFORMATION If you would like to help with the CGC test, please fill out the information requested
below. Please specify how you would like to help and whether or not you are an AKC CGC Evaluator. If so, please provide
your Evaluator Number.
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________
I’d like to help by ______________________________________________________
CGC Evaluator? Yes___ No___ CGC Evaluator Number ______________________________
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Cardiac Clinic Information Request Form
For more information: Pamela Rubio, 8955 Burchell Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020-9404; email: pamelar@garlic.com
Please send information regarding the Cardiac Clinic at the 2015 National Specialty to:
Name
E-mail
Address _____________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP/Country____________________________________________________________
Best number to reach you ______________________________________
LIVING LEGENDS REGISTRATION FORM
Send the following information and payment to
Pam Rubio - 8955 Burchell Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020; email: pamelargarlic.com
and/or
Gina Bonnell - 16730 Fountain Av, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 email: bonnell_2001@hayoo.com
Deadline: February 28, 2015
Cost: $15 picking up at National; $25 if mailed. Please designate person to pick up at National if owner is not present.
Include a high resolution headshot with registration. Smart phone photos are usually acceptable and can be
sent digitally.
Information needed:
Dogs Registered Name ______________________________________________________
Call Name_________________________________________ DOB __________________
Sire_________________________________________________
Dam ________________________________________________
Breeder _____________________________________________
Owner Name and Address: _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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Vendor Booth Space Information Request Form
DEADLINE: March 31, 2015
Mail to: John Cornell, 964 Williams Hill Road, Richmond, VT 05477 Email: longship@gmavt.net
Please send information on vendor booth rental for the 2015 National Specialty to:
Name
E-mail
Address _____________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP/Country____________________________________________________________
Best number to reach you ______________________________________
Types of products sold:
The Newfoundland Club of New England reserves the right to reject specific vendors or the sale of specific items
deemed in conflict with the best interest of the Club.
POST SHOW CATALOGS
MAIL THIS FORM WITH SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO
Cathe Archer, Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
Information: Marcia White,– email: myshie13@gmail.com
If you can’t attend the show but want a catalog, we will mail a catalog with printed results of each class to you for $35
(includes postage). Orders outside the US will be charged additional postage. There will be no refunds. All orders must be
received by March 31, 2015.
Name __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________________ Country __________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________ Best time to call _______________________________
____ # Post Show Catalog @ $35.00 (includes postage) = $ _________
TOTAL: Transfer to Summary Order Form, Page 31 $_______
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Volunteer Form
STEWARDING DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2015
DEADLINE FOR ALL OTHER CATEGORIES: APRIL 1, 2015
Mail to: Christine Palmer, 1158 Sisson Road, Greene, RI 02827 email: timberconstructionllc@hotmail.com
Name
Email _________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________________
Best number to reach you ________________________________________
Days Available
Times Available
Brown Bag Auction
Catalog Sales
Clean UP
Fine Arts Auction
General Set-up on Monday
Grounds
Honors and Rescue Parade
Hospitality Tent
Registration Table
Steward (Conformation)
*if volunteering to steward for
conformation please submit this
form by March 1, 2015. Thank
you.
Traffic Control
Trophy Table
Specialty Store
Other
THANK YOU!
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Obedience/Rally Steward Volunteer Form
Deadline: March 1, 2015
Mail to: Brenda Miele-Soares, 12 Lakeside Ave, Hudson, MA 01749 email: bmiele@advocatesinc.org
The NCNE appreciates your support of the two trials offered during the 2015 National Specialty. Please indicate your
available time and the class you might steward.
Name
E-mail ___________________________________________
Address
_________
City/State/ZIP/Country ____________________________________________________________________________
Best number to reach you
I prefer to steward in ______ Obedience
_____ Rally (check one)
I am available to steward ______ Wednesday morning _____ Wednesday afternoon
(indicate in the space below the hours you are available)
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PAYMENT SUMMARY ORDER FORM &
CREDIT CARD CHARGE AUTHORIZATION FORM
MAIL SUMMARY ORDER FORM TO:
Cathe Archer, 2015 National Specialty Treasurer, PO Box 898, Portland CT 06480
PLEASE NOTE: To accommodate the various deadlines, please make additional copies of this form.
Payment accepted by check, money order, MasterCard or Visa. Please do not send cash!
Make checks payable to “NCNE National Specialty.” Postdated checks cannot be accepted. Any returned check including
postdated not honored, will be charged $35 or more if the bank’s service fee is greater.
Credit card purchases not honored for the full amount will be charged $35.
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP, COUNTRY: _______________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________
FEBRUARY 15th DEADLINE:
Early Registration (Page 13) ...................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
FEBRUARY 28th DEADLINE:
Catalog Advertising (Page 15) ................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
MARCH 15th DEADLINE:
Pasta Dinner (Friday) & Awards Banquet (Saturday) (Page 14) ............................................................... $ ____________________
Honors Parade (Page 21) ........................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
MARCH 31st DEADLINE:
Regular Registration (Page 13) .................................................................................................................. $ ____________________
Reserved Handler Parking (Page 16) ......................................................................................................... $ ____________________
Reserved Grooming Space (Page 17) ........................................................................................................ $ ____________________
RV Parking (Page 18) ................................................................................................................................ $ ____________________
Water Order (Page 24) ............................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
Top 20/10 Tickets (Page 24) ...................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
CGC & CGCA Testing (Page 26).............................................................................................................. $ ____________________
Post-Show Catalog (Page 28) .................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
APRIL 15th DEADLINE:
Specialty Carting (Page 25) ....................................................................................................................... $ ____________________
SUBTOTAL (use for checks payable to “NCNE National Specialty”) ............................................ $ __________________
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE + 3% OF SUBTOTAL (use for credit cards only) ............................. $ ____________________ +
TOTAL (use for credit cards) ........................................................................................................... $ __________________
The 2015 NCA National Specialty Treasurer is authorized to charge my credit card for the purchase(s) listed. The credit card
information provided will be kept strictly confidential and will not be stored for future use nor shared for any other purpose.
TYPE OF CREDIT CARD: _______VISA _______MASTERCARD
EXPIRATION:_________ CODE (on back): ____________
CARD NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tentative Schedule of Events
Sunday, May 3
Registration & Logo Item Sales
Monday, May 4
Draft Test 1 Hosted by Northland NC
Registration & Logo Item Sales
Tuesday, May 5
Draft Test 2 Hosted by Bear Mountain NC
Regional Obedience & Rally Trials, Hosted by Colonial NC
Registration & Logo Item Sales
Juniors Welcome Meeting & Seminar
Welcome Reception
NCA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 6
National Obedience & Rally Trials
Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes
Silent Auction: Health Challenge
Honors Parade
Educational Speaker – Dr. Deb Gross
Health & Longevity & Breeders Education Forum
Working Dog Forum
Thursday, May 7
Dog Judging
Maturity Class
TBD Bitch Judging (if necessary)
Silent Auction: Health Challenge
Canine Good Citizen Testing
Advanced Draft Test
Living Legends
Top 20 Conformation / 10 Obedience
Friday, May 8
Balance of Bitch Judging
Silent Auction: Rescue
Specialty Carting & Working Dog Judges Education
Rescue Parade
Pre-Auction Dinner & Cash Bar
Fine Arts Auction & Brown Bag Extravaganza
Saturday, May 9
Best of Breed
Junior Showmanship
Cash Bar
Banquet
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Dates to Remember
January 5th – Earliest postmark for Room Reservations
January 15th – Earliest postmark for
Reserved Handler Parking
Reserved Grooming Space
Reserved RV Parking
February 15th –Early Registration Deadline
February 28th –Catalog Advertising Deadline
Living Legends Deadline
March 15th – Reservation deadline for Friday Pasta Buffet and Saturday Awards Banquet
Honors Parade Registration Deadline
Meeting Room Reservation Deadline
March 31st – Regular Registration Deadline
Reserved Handler Parking Deadline
Reserved Grooming Space Deadline
Reserved RV Parking Deadline
Fine Arts Auction Pledge Deadline
Top 20 / 10 Ticket Order Deadline
CGC and CGCA Pre-Registration Deadline
Post Show Catalog Order Deadline
Water Order Deadline
Vendor Booth Space Request Deadline
April 1st -
Rescue Parade Entry Deadline
April 3rd –
Last day to change room reservation
April 13th –
Last day to cancel room reservation
April 15th -
Special Awards Donation Deadline
Brown Bag Extravaganza Donations Deadline
Rescue Parade Entry Deadline
Specialty Carting Entry Deadline
May 4th – 9th National Specialty!!!
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2015 Specialty Committee
Committee
Banquet
Brown Bag Raffle
Catalog Advertising
Catalog Sales CGC Test
Chair
Fine Arts Auction
Fundraising
Grooming Tent
Grounds
Handler Parking
Hospitality
Name
Renee Woods
Kirsten Tomlinson
Lori Carver
Marcia White
Katy Grim
Donna Thibault
Stacy Roderick
Linda Roderick
Cathe Archer
Dejah Petsch
Keith Mallinson
Sheila Mallinson
Debra & Robert Ball
International Liaison
Roger Frey
Josette Chrystall
Meeting Room
Reservations
Cindi Goodwin
Obedience & Rally
Trials
Brenda Miele-Soares
Registration
Sylvia Delson & Mary Bylone
Rescue Parade
Lori Bryant & Cathy Derench
Ring Favors
RV Parking
Deirdre Sanders
Lynne Anderson-Powell
Joanne Brainard
Cathy Gibson
Cathe Archer
Julie Patino & Sheri Russell
John Cornell
Bobby Reda
Joyce Arivella
Sue Marino
Top Twenty
Treasurer
Trophies
Vendors
Water Sales
Welcome Reception
Working Dog Events
Email
newfiemom21@yahoo.com
kirsten.t@sbcglobal.net
seabreez13@hotmail.com
myshie13@gmail.com
grimks@yahoo.com
donnatbo@live.com
chlandseers@wavecable.com ;
romnewf@aol.com
Phone
860-922-2861
802-345-9803
978-632-8436
860-465-7743
cathearcher@yahoo.com
Dejah_petsch@yahoo.com
seadogs42@comcast.net
Kodiakacres@yahoo.com
balldl0903@yahoo.com
360-620-0466
860-536-1592
860-342-3596
860-429-5281
203-745-4715
203-745-4715
603-762-0837
Jollyroger.jollyroger1@verizon.net
amordorinewf@yahoo.com
716-683-1578
781-325-5472
fulltilt@metrocast.com
603-527-9133
bmiele@advocatesinc.org
978-562-2322
srdelson@aol.com
mbylone@gmal.com
loribryant@comcast.net ;
cathyd7384@aol.com
deesdragon@msn.com
ThreePonds_Newfs@msn.com
jbrainard@snet.net
cathearcher@yahoo.com
docsheri@msn.com
longship@gmavt.net
crystobbyreda@yahoo.com
St8ofnewfs@yahoo.com
Vnnewf97@charter.net
860-537-7765
603-883-2328
860-465-6839
508-646-0450
518-843-9892
860-428-5643
860-342-3596
978-828-0194
802-434-6393
860-946-9004
603-497-4001
508-832-4585
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