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September Knoxville Newfs Over Knoxville Regional Speciality October Water Test December Black Mountain Christmas Parade Bishop Georgia Christmas Tree Pull * check back as other events will be added National SpecialtyReservations open form January 2 - January 15 for NCA and NCNE members only.
he Newfoundland Club of New England is honored to host the 2025 NCA National Specialty, as we return to Warwick, Rhode Island. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is our home base from April 28 – May 3, 2025 where the staff is looking forward to the return of the Newfs for a 6th time since 1992! The hotel is fully accessible, with easy access to T.F. Green Airport and is minutes off I-95. Warwick is 10 minutes south of Providence and located within an easy drive from Boston Massachusetts, Connecticut’s casinos, Mystic Seaport, Rhode Island’s beautiful beaches, and the mansions of Newport. Many tourist locations in this area are dog friendly! Clubs from up and down the east coast are hosting the draft tests, obedience and rally trials, and NCNE is grateful for their assistance with these events! NCNE members are planning some new events to highlight the Newfs, breeders and those individuals who have been instrumental throughout the history of the breed. From the first draft test on Monday to the crowning of Best of Breed on Saturday, you will share a memorable week with friends old and new as we celebrate our Rich History and look forward to a Bright Future with our beloved Newfoundland dogs! Draft TestApril 5 & 6, 2025
Seneca, SC Black Mountain Christmas ParadeChristmas Tree PullDavid A. Helming Scholarship AwardThe Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust is pleased to announce a new scholarship award beginning in 2025. This will be in addition to the NCA Junior Scholarship, which is awarded to the NCA Junior fulfilling the requirements of the scholarship and completing an application. The David A. Helming Scholarship Award will be offered to The Best Junior Handler at the Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty Show in his memory. David served the NCA as President, AKC Delegate and Vice Chairman and was a founding member of the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust. David was an AKC Licensed judge for Newfoundland dogs and Junior Showmanship. He was passionate in his belief that our juniors are the future of our sport and its success.
Name of Award: The David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Award Award recipient: To the Best Junior Handler at the Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty Award amount: Determined annually based on donations with maximum Scholarship amount $5,000 Contact persons: Robin Seaman, [email protected] , Diane Broderick, [email protected] and the NCA Charitable Trust Award: Will be listed in the American Kennel Club Premium list along with the amount of the scholarship, dollar amount to be determined by the scholarship committee annually from funds held in the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust. Donations may be made to the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust c/o Mary L Price Treasurer and on the NCA Charitable Trust website, David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Award. The Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust will hold the donated funds in escrow until the Award is presented to the recipient. The award will be paid directly to the institute of higher learning or school upon a receipt of attendance from the scholarship awardee. Donate to the David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Fund *The SENC made a $200 donation to this fund and plan to continue this every year. Please consider making a private donation for this important scholarhip. |
Club BusinessAttention club members: Visit our members only page to review new member applications. We have several new applications!
Suzanne LaneLifetime Member, Suzanne Lane died on November 24, 2024.
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Madison Carolan, Junior MemberKatrina Haskell, Associate Member2024 Newfs over KnoxvilleAttention Associate MembersAre you interested in elevating your membership? General members hold all rights and privileges and responsibilities of Associate members , as well as to have the right to vote on official club business, hold elected offices and appointed leadership positions.
Any person who has been an Associate Member for at least 6 months may apply for election to General Membership, providing they have attended at least one Club Meeting or function within the preceding 6 month period. A Junior Member, or Minor Family Member, upon passing their 18th birthday, may apply for election to General Membership, providing they have attended at least one Club Meeting or function within the 6 month period preceding their 18th birthday. Application shall be in the form of a written statement of intent to become a General Member and shall be submitted to the Membership Chair on or before the day of the next Club meeting. At that time their conversion from Associate to General Membership is to be part of the agenda for that meeting. The statement shall specify the time and places of attendance as an Associate Member at the required meeting or function. An affirmative vote of at least ¾ of the General Membership in attendance at the Club meeting at which it is presented is required to approve the conversion from Associate to General Membership. |