The NCA is responsible for the preservation, protection and welfare of the Newfoundland Dog. We provide health, education, and rescue programs, safeguard the breed standard and promote the historical work of the breed
In accordance with ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(a) of the Newfoundland Club of America Bylaws, the 2020 NCA Nominating Committee has nominated a slate as candidates for election to the NCA Board of Directors - view the slate
September 15, 2020
The 20201 National Specialty has been rescheduled for October 25-30 in Frankemuth, MI.
July 18, 2020
The NCA Board of Directors decided to accept the recommendation of the majority of the Working Dog Committee to cancel the WRDX level at all NCA Water Tests for the 2020 water test season. WD/WRD levels at tests can proceed as long as all CDC, state and local guidelines allow. This decision was not made lightly and was made with the health and safety of all people involved at the forefront as there is no feasible way we could ensure the safety of participants at this level across the country. Please understand we took into account the gravity of the situation and how it effects our club members and our community.
April 14, 2020
Recording Secretary’s Notice:
Please be advised, by order of NCA President John Cornell and as authorized by recent action of the NCA Board of Directors at its March 26, 2020 meeting, the Annual Membership Meeting of the Newfoundland Club of America scheduled for 8 p.m. April 28, 2020 is cancelled.
Michigan’s Legislature has extended Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency order through April 30, 2020 and the NCA is unable to lawfully convene its annual membership meeting at the Bavarian Inn Lodge on the April 28, 2020 date.
The 2020 annual meeting will not be rescheduled.
Thank you for your consideration.
Steve Britton
NCA Recording Secretary
March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020 UPDATE: 2020 NCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY REFUNDS
The 2020 Show Committee, with NCA Board of Directors approval, would like to communicate to the membership and those who were planning on attending this years National Specialty the latest information on refunds. Please note the following general policies and processes:
1. Reservations for 2020 National Specialty events are not able to be transferred to future 2021 National Specialty events.
2. Refunds will be for the full amount of purchase no partial refunds will be offered.
3. Refunds will be credited in the same manner as original purchase credit card or check.
4. If you placed your original order by mailing a check, please request a refund by sending an email to: refunds@ncanationalspecialty.org
5. If you placed your original order through the NCA National Specialty online store you will receive an email (sent to the email address you used in the online store) listing those items that you purchased that are eligible for a refund. THE ONLY WAY TO OBTAIN A REFUND FOR ORDERS PLACED VIA THE ONLINE STORE IS TO REPLY TO THE OFFICIAL EMAIL REQUESTING ONE. Phone calls or individual emails will not constitute a valid refund request. PLEASE DO NOT request refunds until you receive your official refund email which will be sent out in the next few weeks.
6. If you do not reply to the official refund email you are sent (see #5 above for online orders) or have not requested a refund by email to the above referenced email address (see #4 above for mailed in orders) by June 1, 2020 no refund will be issued and all monies paid will be considered a donation to offset expenses for the 2020 National Specialty.
7. All refunds will be processed and returned by June 30, 2020
8. If you wish to make a donation to help offset expenses for the 2020 National Specialty, you may do so via an option found in the NCA National Specialty Online Store once it reopens. Donations of any monetary size are accepted and appreciated!
2020 NCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND:
Uniform Trophy Sponsorships
Registrations
Reserved Grooming and adjacent crate spaces
Handler Parking
RV Camping & Daytime Parking
Reserved Ringside Seating
Catalog Ads and Post Show Catalogs
Cardiac and Ophthalmology Clinics
Golf Cart Rentals
Water Orders
Honors Parade
Specialty Carting & Wagon Exercises
CGC Tests
Trick Dog Tests
Speakeasy Lounge Passes
Dinner With The Board Meals
Who Done It Mystery Dinner Reservations
Gatsby Gala Banquet Reservations
Top 20/10 Tickets, Program Ads & Sponsorships
Vendor Booth Rental
LIVING LEGENDS
All entries of Living Legends will have all mementos associated with this event mailed to them and as such, there will be no refund available for Living Legend entries.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Bavarian Inn Lodge will begin transferring the deposits (less a $25 administrative fee) for 2020 National Specialty room reservations to reservations for the 2021 National Specialty. There will be no refund of deposits. You will receive a new 2021 reservation confirmation via email in the next few weeks. 2021 reservations will be for the same days as your 2020 reservation. You will have the opportunity to change your arrival/departure days at a later time.
ENTRY FEES
The show Superintendent, MB-F, Inc. will be refunding all entry fees received (less a $2 administrative fee) for entries made directly to them. Checks will come directly from MB-F, Inc. and will begin processing in the next few weeks.
LOGO & TOP 20/10 MERCHANDISE
No refunds will be offered for logo merchandise or Top 20/10 merchandise that has been paid for and already shipped. Logo merchandise and Top 20/10 merchandise already ordered that was to be picked up at the 2020 National Specialty is non-refundable and will be mailed out within the next few weeks. While no shipping fee will be charged for items that were to have been picked up, a donation to cover these costs would be gratefully accepted. You can make your donation via an option found in the NCA National Specialty Online Store once it reopens.
We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the refund process as it is not an easy one. The kindness and appreciation shown to myself and the hardworking volunteers on the 2020 National Specialty Committee has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated as we all put our disappointment behind us and move forward to happier times and plans for the 2021 National Specialty. Stay tuned for exciting updates in the near future!
Kind regards,
Susan Wagner
2020 National Specialty - Chair
March 13, 2020
The Newfoundland Club of America and the 2020 National Specialty Show Committee regret to inform you that, upon the advisement of respected health care professionals and in accordance with the latest recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, we will be cancelling the 2020 National Specialty scheduled for April 24 – May 2, 2020.
This decision was reached after much thought and discussion and was not made lightly. At the end of the day, the safety and wellbeing of all our members and those planning to attend is of primary importance. Please be patient as we work through the details of cancellations and refunds. We will communicate the process to you in a clear and timely manner. We thank you all for your support and understanding of this prudent decision.
Susan Wagner
2020 National Specialty Show Chair
John Cornell
President – Newfoundland Club of America
February 15, 2020
We, the undersigned, do agree to the following:
1. The ballot envelopes were intact and unopened with seals intact.
2. The ballot counters attest that, to the best of their knowledge, the results were found in accordance with policy set by the NCA Board of Directors and were counted in a fair and equitable manner.
3. The resulting vote count is as follows:
Tellers’ Report
One Ballot Left Blank
Number of votes ............................................................................... 3358
Number of illegal votes (voted for 7 or 8 candidates) ........................ 29
Number of votes necessary for election ............................................ 421 (plurality)
Mary Lou Cuddy received ............................................................ 522
Steve Britton received .................................................................. 515
Pam Rubio received ..................................................................... 481
Roger Frey received .................................................................... 466
Sue Marino received .................................................................... 455
Stacy Roderick received .............................................................. 421
Benita Edds received ................................................................... 242
Terri Lewin received ..................................................................... 227
July 1 2019
Beginner Draft Dog Title - new on-leash test division available for clubs to apply to host tests starting July 1
Congratulations to the following NCA Members who will be joining the Board for a 2 year term beginning after the Annual Meeting this May:
Donna Thibault
Mary L. Price
John Cornell
Lynne Anderson Powell
Patrick Randall
Katie Sidesinger
February 1, 2019
Have you seen the new initiative from NCA Charities? They are raising seed money to attract researchers to study SAS in our breed. First identified 51 years ago, SAS kills many young Newfoundlands. Help fund research to find a genetic marker, an effective treatment, a cure.
Reservations and online ordering for the 2019 NCA National Specialty are open as of 1/9/19 at 9AM PST - visit the National Specialty Site
December 9th, 2018
The 2019 Board of Directors Candidate Packet is now available to download from the online member portal. The packet was also attached to an email distributed to NCA members, and if you requested a mailed hard copy, the mailing was scheduled to go out Thursday December 6th, so it should be arriving shortly.
June 17, 2018
Working event forms: New versions of the Score Sheets, Test Records Forms and Secratary's Reports have now been posted. Working Event Secretaries should download now for their upcoming events.
How often do you let your Newf be a nanny? Newfs will be nannies. All you have to do is let them. They need no training.
When Virginia, our daughter, was six, we entered Kati in a draft test sponsored by the Bear Mountain Newf Club. Consie handled Kati in the test and, during the out-of-sight down; I hid so as not to distract Kati but watched her unbeknownst. Virginia played loudly with other kids in a wooded area behind the ring used for basic control. Clearly, Kati could hear Virginia and she was concerned. I watched Kati turn her head this way and that, looking for Consie or me. Finally, when she concluded that neither Consie nor I were paying proper attention to Virginia, she sat up, turned around, and watched Virginia until Consie returned. There was nanny work to be done and she did it.
Have you moved? Do you have a new phone number or email address? The NCA would like to have current contact information for all members. If you have recently changed your contact information, please update at the online member portal.