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December 2018 Volume 39, No. 6
NEWFPRINTS
NCNE Tree Pull
December 2nd, 2018
Our Christmas Tree Pull at Christmas Trees at Bishop Farm was a rainy, cold day with lots of
mud! Our Newfs and their owners were troopers, pulling in over 15 trees despite the low
turnout due to the weather conditions. Every family that came said they were there because of
the dogs and many said, “Could we have the same dog as last year?”
We had 4 Newfs pulling trees…Gus, Scarlett, Diamond and Cash and 7 others doing meet and
greet…Kagan, Gulliver, Seamus, Boom, Sariah, Seattle as well as a special little guest, 10-week-
old Tulley. We also had a VIP that day, John Adams, who came despite the weather and was
there the whole day speaking to people and sharing his 40 plus years of Newf knowledge…John,
you are the best!
Thanks to all who came and braved the weather and to Christmas Trees at Bishop Farms for
sharing your lovely 100 plus year-old family farm with us.
See you next year!
Linda Jones, Chair (See page 14 for more)
Publication for the Membership of the Newfoundland Club of New England
www.newfclubne.org
NCNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Send in your Newfie photo and we’ll draw from
President: Mary Bylone those we receive to include in upcoming NewfPrints!
president@newfclubne.org
Submit to newsletter@newfclubne.org
Vice President: Sue Mendleson
firstVP@newfclubne.org
Secretary: Sheri Russell
secretary@newfclubne.org
Treasurer: Jean Cote
treasurer@newfclubne.org
Directors:
Keith Mallinson
Anne Parsons
Laurel Rabschutz
Barry Jones
Jess DiCenso
NCNE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Working Dog: Kikuko Chang
workingdog@newfclubne.org
Membership: Brenda Miele Soares
12 Lakeside Avenue
Hudson, MA 01749
memberships@newfclubne.org
Show Liaison: Suzanne S. Jones
shows@newfclubne.org
Dalton – “Best Dog” at my wedding!
Historian: TBD “I think Dalton outshined the Bride! Special thank you to Jon at
Big Gentle Dogs for the gorgeous job he did on Dalton’s bib. I
Juniors Committee: love this boy! - Angela (Kisiel) Wills
juniors@newfclubne.org
Pet Therapy Chair: Laurel Rabschutz
newfdance@hotmail.com
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Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and/or
Rescue Committee: Beth Rossi sponsoring body and not sanctioned by the Newfoundland Club of
1-(855)-NEWFIES (639-3437) New England or the Newfoundland Club of America unless
rescue@newfclubne.org expressly noted.
Sunshine Committee: Kathy Luce NewfPrints is published bi-monthly.
dinglenewfs@msn.com SCHEDULED DEADLINES ARE AS FOLLOWS: January 15,
March 15, May 15, July 15, September 15, and November 15.
Editor: Terry Linehan, 436 Boston Post Rd, Amherst, NH 03031,
and (603) 673-6175 email: newsletter@newfclubne.org
Newsletter Review Crew: Barbara Sturgeon
Sheri Russell
Suzanne S. Jones 2
recognize a few faces or muzzles; please
President’s Column take a moment to let them know just how
- Mary Bylone much you hold them dear to your heart.
Whether you send them a card, an email,
make a phone call or give them a big hug or
belly scratch – please take a moment to
New England has delivered on the first
share your love with them and fill their
snow for all regions by now and the
heart as they have filled yours.
cold has moved in to stay. Seems like Until next time,
there was barely a fall this year, but the Newfs don’t seem to
care.
I want to take a moment to thank a few volunteers who have
recently stepped down from the positions they have held with
the club for a while.
Sheila Mallinson, Rescue Chair, has resigned her position with
the organization. Sheila has been extremely active in our
Rescue and redesigned the structure a few years ago, leading SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
to a very coordinated and wide-reaching program. We really
appreciate the time, energy and passion Sheila has given to the Kathy Luce represents the
organization and I hope if you see Sheila, you will extend a NCNE Sunshine Committee.
note of thanks yourself. Member Beth Rossi has agreed to take
on this responsibility. More about Beth in our next issue, but When you know of a member
for now, please note Beth has been the state coordinator for who needs a get well, sympathy
CT with our rescue program and is receiving a great transition or cheering up note, let Kathy
handover from Sheila.
know at dinglenewfs@msn.com
Beth Bennett has resigned as Club Historian. Beth has been or 413-268-7031
handling the archiving of the club’s history for many years and
has kept things in good order. Beth and Keith are planning to
relocate to another state in the near future and have turned
over all of the records to the club for safekeeping. We have
been looking for someone to take over this responsibility for
the past year. If you are interested in finding out more, let me NCNE is seeking a Club
know how I can help.
Historian
This seems to be a good spot to stop and reflect on this past NCNE is looking for a new Club
year and the moments we have to be grateful. It is so easy to Historian.
keep moving ahead full steam and not take a minute to think If you are interested and/or would
about where we have been, the people we have met, the like more information please
lessons our dogs have taught us and those we have lost. Even contact NCNE President,
in the passing of a good friend or a loyal companion, there are Mary Bylone at
so many moments to treasure and be grateful. My ask this president@newfclubne.org
time is to take that pause. Take a deep breath and close your
eyes and see a slide show of moments you have encountered
th e past year, wh ich h ave brought happiness to your
life…made you smile…made you cry…made you a better
person. And, if during that slide show of wonderment, you
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Save the Date!
2019 NCNE Calendar of Events
NCNE CLUB EVENTS Aug. 10: Water Test Run Through
Camp Pomperaug, 1174 Buckley Highway, Union, CT
Jan. 27: Board of Directors Meeting (contact Kikuko Chang)
Radisson Hotel, 10 Independence Drive, Chelmsford,
Aug. 24 & 25: NCA Water Tests
MA (contact Sheri Russell)
Camp Pomperaug, 1174 Buckley Highway, Union, CT
Feb. 9 (snow date Feb. 16): Winter Walk (contact Kikuko Chang)
Camp Pomperaug, 1174 Buckley Highway, Union, CT
Sept. 21 & 22: Newfie Fun Days
(contact Kikuko Chang)
Piscataqua Boat Basin & Park, Eliot, ME (contact Peggy
Mar 2 & 3: Supported Entries Vivinetto)
CT River Working Group Ass'n Shows, Eastern States
Oct. 6: Fall Fun Day
Expo., 1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA
Middlesex County 4H Grounds, 55 S. Chelmsford Rd.,
(contact Sue Jones)
Westford, MA (contact TBD)
March 17: Cabin Fever Blowout
Oct. TBD: Board of Directors Meeting
The Barking Dog, 208 Londonderry Tpke., Hooksett,
Location TBD (contact Sheri Russell)
NH (contact Anne Parsons)
Oct./Nov: Draft Tests (contact Kikuko Chang)
April TBD: Board of Directors Meeting
Location TBD (contact Sheri Russell) Nov. TBD: Christmas Tree Pull (contact TBD)
June 1: Supported Entry Dec. 7 & 8: Supported Entry & Regional Specialty
Ladies Dog Club, Wrentham, MA (contact Sue Jones) Eastern Dog Club Shows, Eastern States Exposition, 1305
Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA (contact Sue Jones)
June TBD: Annual Meeting/Educational
Speaker/Spring Fling Dec TBD: Holiday Party
(contact Kathy Luce)
Site TBD (contact Mary Bylone & Sheri Russell)
June TBD: Water Fun Day #1 NewfPrints Deadlines: Jan. 15, March 15, May 15,
Camp CONNRI, 28 Happy Hill Ln., Ashford, CT July 15, Sept. 15, Nov. 15 (contact Terry Linehan)
(contact Kikuko Chang)
June 22 or 23: Water Fun Day #2 NON-CLUB EVENTS
Birch Hill Camp, 33C Birch Hill Rd., New Durham, NH April 28-May 5: NCA National Specialty, Bavarian Inn
(contact Peggy Vivinetto) Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI
July TBD: Water Fun Day #3 May 18-19: Northeastern Conn. Relay for Life, Brooklyn
Dedham, ME (contact Sue Mendleson) Fair Ground in Brooklyn, CT (contact Christine Palmer)
July TBD: Board of Directors Meeting Dec 1: Holiday Dazzle Parade, Putnam, CT (contact
Location TBD (contact Sheri Russell) Christine Palmer)
NCNE’s 50th Anniversary!!!
NCNE Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2019!
Be on the lookout for more information for the celebration
&
Spring Fling & Annual Meeting
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NCNE WINTER WALK
February 9!10 – 3
!
(Snow Date – Feb 16th)
Join NCNE members and their Newfs for a winter walk!
Great site for some winter draft work .
Bring water for your Newf & musher’s secret or vegetable oil spray for paws and
good footwear for yourself as there may be snow/ice.
To contribute to the Pot Luck Lunch, for additional information, questions –
including cancellation due to weather contact chair, Linda Jones at lsj@hvc.rr.com
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CT River Working Group Association Shows - Supported Entries
March 2 & 3, 2019
Eastern States Expo., 1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA
This year will be in conjunction with an all-breed show so Newfs twice in one day.
All breed Club those days is First Governor’s Foot Guard Athletic Association. Contact Sue
Jones – shows@newfclubne.org
Do You and Your Newfs have Cabin Fever?
Join us at our
Cabin Fever Blowout!
Sunday, March 17th 10:00 – 4:00
“The Barking Dog”
208 Londonderry Tpke, Hooksett, NH
www.thebarkingdog.com
Newfie Fun!
DIRECTIONS: From Rte 3/Everett Tpke. take Rte 293 S to Rte 101 East
(Portsmouth/Seacoast) and take exit 1 off Rte 101 or from Rte I-93 take Rte 101 East
(Portsmouth/Seacoast) and then take exit 1 off Rte 101.
From the east on Rte 101 turn Right at the end of the ramp (Londonderry Tpke. /By-Pass 28).
From the west on Rte 101 turn Left at the end of the ramp (Londonderry Tpke. /By-Pass 28).
Follow Londonderry Tpke 2.5 miles to "The Barking Dog" on the Left.
WATCH NEWFPRINTS and the NCNE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Questions – contact Anne Parsons at landseerumor@hotmail.com 603-868-5416
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23rd Annual Newfie Fun Days!!! What a weekend we had on Sept. Special Thanks to Kikuko Chang and items including a dog cart, dog sled, 15th & 16th for our 23rd Annual our other NCNE members for their and handmade dog quilt with which Newfie Fun Days!!!! Given all the contribution to this event! a few “lucky folks” went home! bad weather that occurred this Fall, We also had sessions on K-9 Special Thanks to Mary Lou Graper, we “Lucked Out!!” Massage and Reiki with Joanne Sue Johnson, and other volunteers We had two “Fun” packed days Gayer which included “hands on” for all the work they do to make our this year which included our Massage Techniques… This was a 2-day raffle the success that it is!!! hallmark event on Saturday, the very popular session!! Special Special Thanks to “Lola’s” Food Water Rescue Demo… Special Thanks to Joanne! Truck for 2 days of great eats Thanks go to Peggy & John Our Rescue Forum is always very including her famous “Spring Rolls!” Vivinetto, Sue Mendleson and our popular with Mary Lou Graper, Sheila YUMMMEEEE! other NCNE members for their Mallinson and NCNE volunteers Again this year we welcomed back contribution to this popular event! answering all your questions many wonderful Vendors with We also had two sessions which regarding the Rescue and Referral amazing items for sale… Special folks found very interesting on Service within NCNE.. Special Thanks to Black Paw Studio, Got Natural Approaches for Arthritis Thanks to Mary Lou, Sheila, and our Newf?, Big Gentle Dogs, Green with Carol Lizotte and Benefits of other NCNE members for their Gem Herbals, Doggie Safe & Dri, Acupuncture with Dr. Tasha contribution to this event! Deb Lumberg Etched Glass. Thank Wilson. Our Raffle Tables were filled with You Doreen diAntonio, Animal On Sunday we held our Carting many great items both days! This Communicator for your one-on- Demo and Clinic, which was very year we had a “Silent Auction” which one time spent with folks… well attended this year… was successful with many special All Newfies in Eliot, Maine!! Join us in 2019!! Closing out our Event we again relationships we form with our own pets. had our Grand March of the Reverend Avery’s ceremony was filled Newfoundlands and were fortunate with respect, compassion, and love to have Rob Haskell, Bagpiper join which honors the place that our pets us again this year... Special (and all animals) play in our lives... Thanks to Rob! NFD would not be Special Thanks to Reverend Avery for the same without him.. this "Blessed Event." We would like to give a Special Well... as you all can see ... "It Does Thanks to Mary Lou Graper for Take A Village! (a Newfie Village!)" to the "Blessing of the Newfs" with make NFD the success that it is... NFD Reverend Avery. The Tent was full would not be possible without "All of with those participating and You!" celebrating the deep reciprocal 7
Newfie Fun Days Cont’d
Here's to year "24" and the "25th
Anniversary Count-Down!!!!!"
Sadly, we learned of the passing of
Jason Coolen, (Jay) shortly after
our NFD event. Jay and his wife
Kathee, along with their 3 fur
children attended NFD for many
years and we will miss "Jay" very
much... Our thoughts and prayers
go out to Kathee and the Coolen
family.. Jay's favorite organization
was "Newfie Fun Days... "
To Close, a very special mention to
Mary Lou Graper for her tireless
hours and years of volunteering to
make this Event a Success. This
year Mary Lou Worked the Raffle
Tables, Presented at the Rescue
Forum, and organized our first ever
"Blessing of the Newfs”... Photos by Amy Peterson
Thank You!
Submitted by Holly Bowdoin
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NCNE Fall Fun Day 2018
Newfie Makeovers were provided by
Meredith Moore and Thea Cokinos who
spruced up many Newf attendees! Thank
you, Mary Bylone for providing the
scissors!!
The 2018 NCNE Fall Fun Day was FUN!!! Steve Petsch explained Conformation to
The weather cooperated and the Newfs did too! We had a those interested. He followed that with
good turn out with everyone participating in games, judging the Conformation Match.
matches and the Costume Parade! The Pot Luck Lunch was Kikuko Ch ang judged th e Obedience
again a success with a great variety to satisfy every palate! Match.
This event embodies the phrase – ‘It Takes a Village’! All Suzanne Ranieri judged the Rally Match.
those listed below as well as others who helped as needed Cindi Goodwin assisted as Ring Steward
throughout the day made it possible and made it fun! for all Matches!
Linda Jones with the assistance of Sylvia Delson, Trisha & Laurel Rabschutz was our AKC Tricks Dog
Alison Bell, and Kathy Fogleman organized the Brown Bag Evaluator for the day – 5 Newfs earned
Raffle! Thank you to all who donated to the raffles, Tricks Titles that day!
especially Mark Fernald who built a beautiful Draft Cart Trisha Bell & Howie Lewis with Skipper
and to the Cottage Place in Holderness, NH, which offered were our greeters welcoming all!!
a 2-night stay!
Brenda Miele Soares demonstrated
grooming and a variety of tools.
The Costume Parade was popular as
always! A big Thank You to Howie Lewis
for judging the costumes! Howie was
decked out in top hat and tails for the
event!!
The Pot Luck Lunch was a smash hit once
again! Lots of delicious food!
Thank you to everyone involved for
making this a Fun Day for all the Newfs
and their humans!!!
9 - Terry Linehan, Chair
Fall Fun Day Cont’d Newf Olympic Games - thank you to Suzanne Ranieri for taking this on and making it lots of fun! 10
Fall Fun Day Cont’d
Brenda Miele Soares demonstrated
grooming tools and techniques – thank
you Brenda!
Meredith Moore and Thea Cokinos hard at
work doing Newfie Makeovers! Thank you
Meredith and Thea!
The Costume Parade is always popular! 11Fall Fun Day Cont’d
Conformation Match Results
Judge – Steve Petsch
Puppy Dog – 3-6 Months: “Sebastian” – Sheri Russell
Puppy Bitch – 3-6 Months:
1st – “Maize” – Sheri Russell
2nd – “Miss M” – Sheri Russell
3rd – “Lulu” – Kathy Fogleman
Puppy Bitch – 6-9 Months:
1st – “TR” – Steve & Dejah Petsch
2nd – “Trudy” – Steve & Dejah Petsch
Best Puppy: “Sebastian” – Sheri Russell
Best of Opposite Puppy: “Maize” – Sheri Russell
Novice: 1st – “Finley” – Stephanie Tufts
Open: 1st – “Duchess” – Dottie Cochrane
Veteran Bitch: 1st – “Dottie” – Brenda Miele Soares
Best Adult: “Duchess” – Dottie Cochrane
Obedience Match Results
Judge – Kikuko Chang
Pre-Novice:
1st Place: “Oliver” – Suzanne Ranieri
2nd Place: “Emmy” – Kathy Fogleman
3rd Place: “Finley” – Stephanie Tufts
Novice:
1st Place: “Ellie” – Suzanne Ranieri
2nd Place: “Taylor” – Susan Grant
3rd Place: “Duchess” – Dottie Cochrane
Thank you Judges Kikuko, Suzanne, and Steve! Thank
You Cindi Goodwin for all your help with the matches!!
Thank you Suzanne Ranieri for the photos!
12BREEDERS SERIES
The final seminar for NCNE’s Breeder
Series was held Nov. 4 in Sturbridge MA.
Our mission for this series was to
connect as a group, build relationships by
sharing our passions as breeders and
Newf enthusiasts.
Mission accomplished!
We averaged about 25 participants, with
half attending each seminar.
I think everyone at some point
learned something new and can now share
and encourage others for the betterment of
the breed.
The success of this program came from committed breeders and owners who provided
information for discussion. But better yet by attended!
Thank you all!
Thank You Joanne Brainard!!!!
Note: The NCNE Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the work of Joanne Brainard for
making the Breeders Series happen! We have received a lot of positive comments about it. We will
be exploring possible topics for this coming year for both Breeders and Owners. Stay tuned!!!Christmas
Tree Pull
2018
Thank you,
Linda Jones for the
photos!
14WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
David Newton & Bridget Anderson, Eve Caimano, Emily & Nicholas Deldon, Catherine
& Elizabeth L’Heureux, Stephanie Toland-Tufts & Thomas Tufts, Jennifer Hemingway,
Paul & Linda Kowacki, Tammy & Joel McBride, Michael W. Poulin
Any comments, positive or negative, on prospective members must be sent in writing, within 30 days of
publication to: NCNE Secretary Brenda Miele Soares, 12 Lakeside Ave, Hudson, MA 01749 or by email to
memberships@newfclubne.org
Rebecca Brodeur Ellen & Kaylee Law
1432 State Road 295 240 Main Street
East Chatham, NY 12060 Boxford, MA 01921
(518) 392-0396 (518) 697-9114 (339) 223-2466
rbrod61564@aol.com ellendlaw@gmail.com
Individual Membership Sponsor: B. Soares Family Membership Sponsor: M. Bylone
Laura May Cowan Taoighan Othot
11 Chapel Road 11 Rustic Lane
Orono, ME 04473 New Boston, NH 03070
(207) 991-4427 (603) 487-2465
Laura.cowan@maine.edu taoighano@gmail.com
Individual Membership Sponsor: S. Mendleson Junior Membership Sponsor: T. Linehan
David R. & Lynne E. Hazelwood Cheryl & Ed Powers
30 Spaeth Road 8 Nason Road
Nelson, NH 03257-5216 Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 847-3031 (603) 208-6114 (603) 778-2778 (603) 770-5529
drhgonefishing@aol.com cheryl.powers@comcast.net
Family Membership Sponsor: B. Soares Family Membership Sponsor: S. Jones
NCNE BOARD DOCUMENTS
NewfPrints
Minutes of the Board of Directors meetings are available
upon request from NCNE Secretary at Available in
secretary@newfclubne.org Color!
Treasurer’s Reports are available from Jean Cote, Treasurer
NewfPrints is
at treasurer@newfclubne.org
available by
email earlier
and in color.
NCNE NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
If you are not yet a NCNE member or have a friend who If you currently receive NCNE’s
is interested in applying for membership the NCNE newsletter in print and would like it
sent via email, you may contact
New Member Application form can be downloaded Membership Secretary Brenda Miele
from the website at: Soares to make the change.
https://www.newfclubne.org/membership-
information/ Brenda can be reached at
Membership Secretary Brenda Miele Soares can be memberships@newfclubne.org
reached at memberships@newfclubne.org 15Many Thanks to these generous donors
DID YOU KNOW?
for contributing with their NCNE
Many wonderful resources are
available for Newfoundland membership renewals
owners to aid in acquiring a puppy,
health, training, and enjoying your
adventure with your Newf. Check General Fund Rescue Fund
them out! Evelyn Odfjell De Reus David & Allison Brown
Emily Bergeson & Paul White Dorothy Clayton
Newfoundland Club of America: Karen Demichele
www.ncanewfs.org Evelyn Odfjell De Reus
Ellen Katz Fund Katie Dolan
NCA is the AKC member parent Joyce I. Abrahamson Tina Grich
club that oversees our breed. In Dorothy Clayton Sally T. Hines
addition to Club information, the Sally T. Hines Ed Dusek & Paul Kelly
website has educational, historic Tami Palomba John & Stephanie McClure
and general information available Colleen O’Brien
Maureen Pecukonis
to anyone. The "All about Newfs" Sarah Stewart
section will keep you busy for
hours. Membership perks include
a subscription to Newf Tide,
eligibility to vote, be listed in the
Annual of Titlists, and enter the
Newf Tide Photo Contest and now
a 10-day advantage to enter
working events.
Newf Tide: This award winning
quarterly magazine is the
newsletter of the NCA and MUCH
MORE! Each issue has 80-100
glossy pages including feature
articles, regional specialty &
working event results, NCA reports
and lots of photos! Subscriptions
are available to non-NCA members.
The top banner of the NCA website
has a link to Newf Tide where you
can find more information and a
subscription form.
newfclub.hubpages.com (formerly
"Squidoo"): This site (also linked
thru the NCA website) includes an Regan enjoys a good snow day!!
extended series of topics about
Newfoundlands.
16Meet Dr. Sheri Russell – NCNE Secretary (and TJ!)
My name is Dr. Sheri Russell and I have been involved with Newfs since 2001.
Throughout the years I have participated in water, draft and conformation but am most
proud of the fact that my dogs are all therapy dogs and with me everyday in my
practice.
I began breeding Newfs in 2009 and have produced multiple champions, therapy dogs
and wonderful family additions. I am active in the NCA as a member of the National
Specialty Committee, am active in developing research into Fore Limb Anomaly and
look forward to advancing the charge of the NCNE.
My hope is to continue to represent the Newfoundland in the manner they deserve
and advance the cause of health and development of our breed. I look forward to
working with the Board of Directors!
17Meet Laurel Rabschutz – Director, NCNE Board (with Ben)
Our first Newf, Golly, was born on December 24, 1982. Two years later we added a second Newf,
Orion; and so it goes. I showed both of them in conformation, but neither finished. Golly earned his
CD and Orion was my first pet therapy dog. Since then our dogs (including several Bernese and a
Portuguese Water Dog) have earned titles in breed, obedience, rally, water and draft work, tricks,
freestyle, and most of them have been active in pet therapy work. Some of our adventures have
been featured on CNN, Animal Planet, the Today Show, Nick @ Nite, numerous local programs, and
in several magazine articles.
Originally from Chicago, my husband, Paul Pribula and I have called Connecticut home for over 40
years. I am now retired after working at the University of Connecticut for 30 years as an academic
counselor and teaching a course in the Human-Animal Bond. I have a bachelor’s degree in
Horticulture, a Master’s in Education, and a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies.
We currently share our lives with two Newfoundlands (Dooley 10 yrs) and Wrigley (3 yrs) and a
Portie (Iggy 8 yrs). All three participate in a variety of canine activities and are members of
Connecticut’s Animal Assisted Crisis Response Team. It’s a canine-centric life, but I wouldn’t have it
any other way.
It is an honor to serve on the NCNE board. I am fortunate to consider many of you friends and look
forward to getting to know the rest of you at NCNE events, at training sessions, and at the shows. I
welcome your comments and concerns about our club and ways to make it a viable and valuable
organization for everyone.
18Newfoundland Club of New England
Minutes – Board of Directors Meeting – Sunday, July 29, 2018
Boxboro Regency Hotel, Boxboro, MA
Present: President Mary Bylone, Vice-President Sue Mendleson, Treasurer Jean Cote
Directors: Jess DiCenso, Laurel Rabschutz, Keith Mallinson
Absent: Anne Parsons, Barry Jones Guests: Kiko Chang, Sue Jones, Sheila Mallinson
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 am by President Bylone.
Minutes of the BOD Meeting March 11, 2018 were approved with corrections. Motion made by Keith and seconded by
Laurel. Vote was unanimous.
Action taken on email votes:
1. Ratification of June 1, 2018 email vote to approve membership applications:
a. Brenda moved to accept the five membership applications published in the April-May 2018 edition of
NewfPrints (Ricky & Leslie Barnard, Carol & Cheryl Fletterick, Teresa & Shane Nickerson; Jane Nugent,
Elizabeth Rossi). There have been no negative comments received. Donna seconded the motion.
There were no negative votes received by the Secretary. Motion made by Jean, seconded by Keith.
Unanimous decision to approve.
2. Ratification of June 1, 2018 email vote for WDC request:
a. Donna moved to approve the Working Dog Committee recommendation to increase the entry fee for all
levels of the water test to $40. Brenda seconded. There were no negative votes received by the
Secretary. Motion made by Keith, seconded by Laurel. Unanimous decision to approve.
3. Ratification of July 16, 2018 email vote for additional monies for breeder’s seminar
Jean moved to approve an additional $1000 to fund the upcoming Breeder’s Seminar series. Mary seconded. There
were no negative votes received by the Treasurer. Motion made by Laurel, seconded by Keith. Unanimous decision to
approve.
Executive Session:
A motion to enter Executive Session was made by Mary and seconded by Laurel. Unanimously approved. A motion was
made by Keith and seconded by Laurel to come out of Executive Session.
As a result of Executive Session, the following will occur: Mary will table items that need further research and
conversations that are not adding value. People will raise hand to be acknowledged. Guests may add to the
conversation and will wait to be acknowledged, limiting their comments to the topic in discussion.
President’s Report:
Mary welcomed the two new board members, Jess Dicenso and Laurel Rabschutz. Mary thanked everyone for their
support during her first term and cited her goals for this year are to formalize the policy and procedure reorganization,
finish up the website, obtain a vendor for logo wear, add 10 new members and have event chairs in place 6 months in
advance of the event.
Secretary’s Report:
No report. The position of Secretary is vacant. The board expressed appreciation for the job Donna has done both as
Secretary and Director. Donna is forwarding correspondence to Mary until a Secretary is appointed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Jean Cote provided an updated year to date report through July 30, 2018. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s
report made by Keith and seconded by Jess. Motion carried unanimously. Jean will begin tracking Trophy Fund
donations separately. Will combine renewal and event donations. Jean reminded the Board that we should ask the
chairs of events to attempt to break even when possible. Full treasurer’s report is available upon request.
Unfinished Business:
Annual Meeting: A debriefing discussion was led by Mary regarding the recent Annual Meeting held during Spring
Fling. There were issues related to members not knowing the schedule of events in advance. The timing of the Annual
Meeting was moved earlier than in past years and several members missed it, coming at the usual time of 1 pm. Otherareas needing attention: Lack of vendor support and declining attendance by members. Board felt we should survey the members to get some insight on what would help improve the attendance. It was noted that the last Fall Fun Day was redesigned and attracted a larger number of members. Would this design work for the Spring Fling? Perhaps linking an event to the annual meeting, like an educational seminar or something else, might increase the attendance. Perhaps some of the club’s committees could hold meetings on this date to draw people there. Rescue held a meeting and had good attendance of the state coordinators. Mary will put out a survey to the membership to gather ideas. Awards and Chair Thank You’s: Brenda had investigated crate tags at the direction of the Board. It does not appear to be a feasible idea for the application we want to use them. Other clubs have Christmas ornaments, glassware, plaques. Sue, Laurel and Keith will send photos of items they have received from other clubs for consideration by the board. A decision will be made at the October meeting to give enough time to have them ready for the Annual Meeting. Board wants to add a Thank You for Event Chairs to the Annual Awards celebration. The Board felt a certificate and Thank You card would be appropriate along with the public acknowledgement. Website: No one has volunteered to be the Webmaster. Mary is doing as much as possible. Chan, the paid web designer, is providing Mary with short videos for changing events, adding photos and similar tasks that need to be done on a frequent basis. Chan is still the person to work on forms, and some of the more difficult tasks. We are paying Chan an hourly rate for his work. Mary has asked him to submit a proposal for a flat fee to cover a maximum amount of work each month. That proposal will come to the board for approval. Jean and Brenda both have spent a lot of time working with Chan to get the membership and donation part of the webpage working correctly and there are still some kinks. Next phase build includes new photos for Rescue, more current information for Working Dog events, and 2018 awards. Board was asked to keep looking for things that do not work as intended and to send any issues to Mary and Barry as soon as they are identified. Executive Session: A motion was made by Keith and seconded by Laurel to enter into Executive Session, inviting Sue Jones, Show Liaison, and it was unanimously approved. A motion was made by Keith and seconded by Laurel to come out of Executive Session. As a result of Executive Session, the following will occur: Sue Jones will contact other clubs to identify 2 opportunities for additional supported entry events, one being outdoors. Sue will keep the current events for 2019. Sue will contact other interested committee members. Sue will expand the committee to include hospitality at the dog shows. New Business: Meeting Minutes and bullets: Discussion occurred about reasonable timeframes for minutes and bullets to be made available. Motion made by Mary and seconded by Laurel to approve a policy update as follows: Secretary will publish the bullets within 2 weeks of the meeting. Board will approve within 48 hours of receiving the email. The bullets will then be published in the next NewfPrints. Motion was unanimously approved. Working Dog Committee: Judge selection for working events: Board discussed who should have approval rights for judges and everyone agreed to leave it with the committee. No action needed. Board gave approval to hold the Pumpkin Pull and to purchase new tires for the boat trailer. Jean needs a copy of the boat registration. Kiko will get that to Jean. The registration is currently in Peggy Vivinetto’s name. That will change to be in Kiko’s name in October. Facebook: Club’s Facebook account has a number of people listed as administrator. The board agreed it should be the current President and Secretary. Mary will update the access and notify the people who will be removed. Members’ Obituary Notification: It was suggested by a member that we should share this information with the club membership. The board agreed the Secretary can do this with the family’s approval. We would also acknowledge a major health issue if requested by the member. 20
Holiday Party:
Feedback about last year’s party was it was held too close to the Christmas Holiday for good attendance. Board
discussed possible locations and decided to have Kathy Luce check into having it at the tavern at the Big E the Saturday
evening of the regional weekend shows. Mary will notify Kathy of the request.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership:
Current memberships total 300 memberships consisting of 157 Family, 132 Individual, 10 Honorary members and 11
Junior members.
The online membership process has had a few glitches, which has created some confusion for new members and for the
membership secretary! The application forms were not being sent to memberships@newfclubne.org. So I received a
couple of random checks in the mail without applications. Families did fill out applications on line but didn’t know they
were not being submitted to me. This proved difficult to hunt down phone numbers to try to reconcile this. Then I was
receiving applications with no sponsor because the online form did not have a space to add a sponsor’s name. That is
now corrected. Now, I am receiving applications online with no accompanying payment. The payment form is on a
different tab from the online application and sometimes the payment submit button didn’t work. So I currently have
two applications from families that have not yet paid. I have been emailing them, but I will make calls if I do not get a
response. The person who we hired to work on the website is trying to make an adjustment to the payment button to
have it on the same page as the online application.
Now that we have online entries, I will not print these forms. I’m keeping an online filing system. (I’m currently housing
all the paper applications forms since the club’s inception. There are too many old dusty files.)
Just as a reminder, for anyone sponsoring a new member, you will receive an email from me asking you to confirm your
sponsorship. You will no longer need to sign a form. Thank you to those people who are emailing me in advance to let
me know you are sponsoring an individual or family.
If a Director can make a motion to accept the 2 family memberships that were posted in the last NewfPrints we can add
two more families to the membership total. They are:
Salvatore J. & Linda J. Gullotta
16 Cobblestone Court
Naugatuck, CT 06773-5113
Sponsor: S. Mallinson
Stephen & Wendi Ragon
115 E. Emerson St.
Melrose, MA 02176-3507
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda
Brenda Miele Soares
Motion made by Laurel and seconded by Jess to accept the new members listed in the report. Motion was unanimously
approved.
Show Liaison Report
Regional Specialty and Supported Entry are on track. Catalog trophy copy for Regional is off to MB-F and Fred Vogel, and
Supported Entry copy is almost complete. Sweeps judges both accepted their assignments, and trophies for the
Regional have been ordered.
Sincerely, Suzanne S Jones, Show Liaison
Working Dog Committee Report
June 6 Water Fun Day #1 at Camp ConnRI in Ashford, CT. Kikuko Chang was the chair. We had 13 dogs from 3
month old puppies to 7yr old dogs. We started with demonstration of NCA water test junior level by
Cash with Barry Jones, spent the morning with beginners, then worked with experienced dogs in the 21afternoon. There were a few people new to water training and also a few families came to meet/learn about
our breed. We also had raffles for a dog life jacket donated by Kikuko Chang and a set of the junior water test
equipment donated by Terry Linehan. The fun day was held earlier than previous years, but the weather was
great and everyone seemed to enjoy the day.
June 16 Water Fun Day #2 at Birch Hill Camp in New Durham, NH. Peggy Vivinetto was the chair. 5 new dogs
participated.
June 30 Water Fun Day #3 at Green Lake in Dedham, ME. Sue Mendleson was the chair and Todd Bennett was
her helper. The site was offered by Rupert and Lori White for the second year in a row. There were 5 attendees
and 5 spectators.
Report submitted by Kikuko Chang
Rescue:
No dogs in rescue at the moment. Sheila is looking for a date for the rescue event in the spring because the location is
not available this fall. “Sadie” is in permanent rescue. Sheila will provide the spreadsheet chart on rescue activity and
cost going back to January.
The Rescue team had its face to face meeting at the NCNE Spring Fling/Annual Meeting. All State Coordinators, Rescue
Chair and Assistant were present. Policies & Procedures were reviewed, a briefing on evaluating dogs coming into
rescue as well as evaluating dogs in rescue and training tips & strategies were discussed. Also discussed was Rescue’s
upcoming Educational Seminar. More information to follow soon.
NCNE Rescue Chair, Sheila Mallinson
Sunshine
Reviewed the current guidelines at the request of the president, for gifting and card sending. No changes suggested at
this time. Human Sympathy - Member Tony Martinez passed away, a card was sent from Sunshine and a donation was
made to NCNE Rescue in his memory. Pet Sympathy - to Mary and Michele Ahern, Dermott passed away and to Peggy
and John Vivinetto, Rosie passed away.
Kathy Luce
Scholarship
No requests for scholarships have been received as of today.
John Cornell
Executive Session:
Motion made by Jess and seconded by Keith to go into Executive Session. Unanimously approved.
A result of being in Executive Session, Corrie Harreys was appointed to fill the remaining term of Secretary and the
2018-19 Nominating Committee and Alternates were appointed. Motion to come out of Executive Session made by
Laurel and seconded by Jess. Unanimous vote.
Nominating Committee 2018-19:
Members selected for Nominating Committee. Sue Mendleson Chair. Possible members: Linda Jones, Kathy Luce, John
Cornell, Barbara Sturgeon, and Joanne Brainard. Sue will contact the potential members.
2018-19 Charitable Fund BOD appointments:
Motion was made by Laurel and seconded by Jess to retain the current Charitable Fund Board: Anne Parsons as
President, Jean Cote as Treasurer, Sue Mendleson as Secretary and Brenda and Sheila as Directors. Motion carried.
Next BOD Meeting: 9:30 on 10/28/2018 in Boxboro. Jean will make arrangements.
Conference Call Meeting scheduled for 9/13 at 7pm.
Motion to adjourn made by Jess and seconded by Laurel. Unanimous decision. Meeting adjourned at 2pm.
222019 Newfoundland Club of New England
Agreement for Inclusion on the Breeders List
v I have been a member in good standing of the Newfoundland Club of New England for the past 5 years.
v No outstanding or unresolved grievances with the American Kennel Club, Newfoundland Club of
America or any regional club have been filed against me.
v I have bred an American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club Champion Newfoundland.
A copy of the Certificate of Title must be attached if not previously submitted.
v I have bred at least one litter of Newfoundland’s registered with the American Kennel Club in the last 5
years.
A copy of the Certificate must be attached if not previously submitted.
v I recognize my responsibility to educate both buyers and prospective buyers who contact me.
v I attest to using a written contract in all Newfoundland transactions, and to provide all buyers with
written information about the breed and instructions for care of a purebred Newfoundland; a copy of
this contract will be available to the NCNE Board upon request.
v I recognize and accept my responsibility to the Newfoundland; therefore, I will continue to further my
education regarding breed structure, type, temperament, health and working ability by regularly
attending NCNE and/or NCA functions.
v I will solicit the advice and assistance of others more knowledgeable than myself to improve the
breeding, whelping and rearing of dogs in my care.
v I will have one sponsor, who is a current member of the NCNE Breeders List.
v I will employ non-breeding, spay/neuter contracts and/or AKC Limited Registration for puppies placed
or sold, as appropriate.
v I agree to have the hearts of all puppies auscultated by a Board Certified Cardiologist prior to sale or
placement.
v I will provide tangible proof of any health clearances of dogs bred (hips, heart, cystinuria, elbows, etc.)
on site to prospective buyers.
v I agree only to sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life, and I will
assist with re-homing of a dog if buyers’ circumstances change.
v I agree to abide by the Newfoundland Club of New England’s Code of Ethics.
v I authorize the Newfoundland Club of New England to include my name, address, phone number and
email address in the hard copy (paper) version of the NCNE Breeders’ Listing.
v I authorize the Newfoundland Club of New England to publish the information I have checked below on
the Club’s website.
v I understand and agree that failure to comply with any of the above may result in the removal of my
name from the NCNE’s Breeders List.
_______________________________________ ______________________________________________
Member’s Signature Date Breeders List Sponsor’s Signature Date
23In order to appear on the NCNE Breeders’ List for the calendar year 2019, the deadline for submission is
February 15th.
Please put a check mark next to the information you wish to have published on the Club’s website.
Name (as you wish it to appear)
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Kennel Name
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
Town, State, Zip _______________________________________
Phone number ( ) ___________________________________
Email ________________________________________________
Website __________________________________________________________________________________
Colors usually available (circle) Black Landseer Brown Grey
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Renewals: Breeders currently on the Breeders List do not need to resubmit documentation. Current breeders
on the list do not need a sponsor. There is no fee for renewals.
New Applicants: Complete the application and include the required documentations. Copies of the AKC/CKC
documentation must be attached to your application. The fee is $50.00 for new applicants. Applications must
be postmarked by February 15th.
Checks payable to the “Newfoundland Club of New England”.
Send signed, completed application to:
Brenda Miele Soares 12 Lakeside Ave. Hudson, MA 01749
NEW APPLICANTS ONLY
New Applicants must provide all the requested information. In order to verify information, include a copy of an
official litter registration application or certificate from the AKC listing you as breeder since you have been an
NCNE member.
Litter:
AKC Litter Number: _____________________________________
Date Whelped: __________________________________________
Sire Registration Number: _________________________________
Dam Registration Number: ________________________________
Name of titled dog you bred: _________________________________________________________________
(Include a copy of a title certificate & documentation indicating you are the breeder of the titled dog)
24In Loving Memory
December 16th 2003 – 2013
‘Kayla’ - Dingle’s Irish Rose
My sweet girl, I miss you every day.
Kaylabear, you are always in my heart.
Happy Birthday with the Angels.
Love,
Mom and Angel Dad
(Carole McLaughlin)
25Good News!!
New Champion!
CH Kodiak Acres Bowater’s Here Comes the Boom THD, CGC
Boom completed his
championship at the
Naugatuck Valley Kennel
Club Show on July 5, 2018
in Springfield, MA.
And, completed the
requirements for his
Therapy Dog title (50
Therapy Visits) on
September 5, 2018.
Owned by Keith
Mallinson, Debra Ball
and Robert Ball
26Your Great News!
Send to:
Terry Linehan, Editor
newsletter@newfclubne.org
Next Deadline January 15, 2019
POINT OR MATCH SHOW WINS SPECIFY IF RALLY OR OBEDIENCE & INCLUDE SCORES
Name of Dog: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Show: _______________________________ Location(State): _____________________________ Date: _____________
Wins: _________________ Group Placement: ______________ Score/Points: __________________Class: _______________
Member’s Name & Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
WORKING DOG SPECIFY IF DRAFT OR WATER
Name of Dog: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Regional Club Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________
Title(s) Earned: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Member’s Name & Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR VETERAN
Owner’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Dog’s Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________
Breeder: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Biography: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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27December 2018 Volume 39, No. 6
50th Anniversary!
NCNE
Celebrates 50th
Anniversary in
2019!!!
Information on
the celebration
to come!
Terry Linehan, Editor
NCNE NewfPrints
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Amherst, NH 03031
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