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Remember, the more active you all are the more use this site will be.
If you are a current member of the Newfoundland Club Of Florida, please remember to SIGNUP to participate in the new forums areas and watch out for dramatic changes. If you have any information that you would like posted to the site then contact me through the contacts section.
If you are a breeder and would like us to link to your site please let us know.
Remember, the more active you all are the more use this site will be.
FEATURED PHOTO FOR JULY
Romeo goes boating
Romeo (Beach Bears I'll Steal Your Heart) goes for his first (very carefully supervised) ride on a boat.
Next Paw Print Deadline
Joan would like everyone to note that the deadline for the next Newfoundland Club of FL Newsletter, The Paw Print, will be 8-21-2009. Please get all submissions to Joan before then. Thank you very much.
Paw Print Available for download...
Joan has made the June edition of the Paw Print available for download. Either click on the following link or go to the Newsletter section in the downloads to get your copy.
The Paw Print - June 2009Christmas Parade Meeting
The Christmas Parade Meeting is Saturday, June 27 at 1:00 P.M. at the Rodeway Inn in St. Augustine. Everyone is invited to attend. We would appreciate any suggestions for making this week-end the best ever. If you are unable to attend but have any suggestions, please contact Janice Hoffenberg at (904) 737-7337. Pets are not allowed in the meeting room as this is the restaurant of the Inn, but some people are staying over for the meeting so those wanting to bring a pet should ask in the forums if someone has space in their room. Or you could stay over also, just call the Rodeway Inn and say you are with the NEWFFLA group.
[Submitted by JAPP1]
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[Submitted by JAPP1]
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Newsletter Deadline Approaching...
The deadline for the next Newf-FLA Newsletter, The Paw Print, will be May 20, 2009. You may send your submissions for consideration to Joan
Farewell to Jack...
It is always sad when a club member loses one of our Newfie friends and so it was for Beal family (who had just adopted Ellie) who lost Jack. Jack was 12 1/2 years old and the Beal's had him for 9 of those years. David Beal submitted this plea and picture.
A DOG'S PLEA
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.
A DOG'S PLEA
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.
Watch out for Bailey Beachbear...
Coming to a bookstore near you soon the story of Bailey Beachbear. Bailey, who the story is based on, was the result of a co-breeding by club members Kim Chonko (Beachbear Newfs) and Sharon Rompot (Sangar Newfs).
Proceeds from the books sales will help with Newfoundland rescue across the country so watch out from this title and check out the offical news releases.
Bailey Beachbear Press Release - doc format
Bailey Beachbear Press Release - pdf format
Proceeds from the books sales will help with Newfoundland rescue across the country so watch out from this title and check out the offical news releases.
Bailey Beachbear Press Release - doc format Bailey Beachbear Press Release - pdf formatThoughts and prayers
One of our members, Laurel O'Neil, lost her mother over the last week. Laurel has been very active in fostering rescues and also has helped with catering at draft test practice and annual membership meeting.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her in these sad times...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her in these sad times...
Draft Testing Concludes
Another successful draft test concluded on Sunday with two more qualifiers.
Thanks go to all the people that helped with stewarding and course maintenance. A special thanks must also go to Chris and Daune Gentile (and Seb the wonder dog) for providing the catering over the two days.
Next on the agenda is the first Christmas Parade Planning Meeting which will he held in St.Augustine some time after Father's Day. Stay tuned for details.
Sunday Qualifiers
(l-r) Christine Barsema & Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection), Judge Barbara Jenness, George Norman & Raja (Eagle's Pink Sky at Sunrise), Judge Gerri Willis.
Sunday Entrants
Christine Barsema and two teams, Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection) & Cole (Azimuth's Cole Haan Luke), Judge Barbara Jenness, George Norman & Raja (Eagle's Pink Sky at Sunrise), Judge Gerri Willis, Nancy Aliff and two teams Gibson (Sweetbay's Farrington) and duo Zeus (CH GoldenOaks Mighty Zeus) & Annie (Sweetbay's Corinanne).
Thanks go to all the people that helped with stewarding and course maintenance. A special thanks must also go to Chris and Daune Gentile (and Seb the wonder dog) for providing the catering over the two days.
Next on the agenda is the first Christmas Parade Planning Meeting which will he held in St.Augustine some time after Father's Day. Stay tuned for details.
Sunday Qualifiers
(l-r) Christine Barsema & Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection), Judge Barbara Jenness, George Norman & Raja (Eagle's Pink Sky at Sunrise), Judge Gerri Willis.
Sunday Entrants
Christine Barsema and two teams, Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection) & Cole (Azimuth's Cole Haan Luke), Judge Barbara Jenness, George Norman & Raja (Eagle's Pink Sky at Sunrise), Judge Gerri Willis, Nancy Aliff and two teams Gibson (Sweetbay's Farrington) and duo Zeus (CH GoldenOaks Mighty Zeus) & Annie (Sweetbay's Corinanne).
Draft Testing Underway...
Saturday came to Jacksonville along with some clearer weather at last. The course was set, dogs were harnessed to carts, and when the dust had finally settled (or the mud oozed in this case) we had another five teams that had qualified and a very nice day was had by all who participated and observed.
Photos are available for viewing in the Gallery under the Draft Test Spring 2009 album. There are some very nice action shots that are well worth the viewing, our thanks go the photographers present.
Saturdays Qualifiers
(l-r) Linda Lawson & Max (Rockbottom's Men At Work), Christine Barsema & two teams Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection) and Cole (Azimuth's Cole Haan Luke), Judge Barbara Jenness, Judge George Norman, Gerri Willis and two teams Stella (CH Mastway's Asleep At The Wheel) and duo Snubby (Rockbottom's Armed 'N Dangerous) with Riley (Rockbottom's Caution: Wide Load)
Saturdays Entrants
(l-r) Janice Hoffenberg & duo Brando (CH Sweetwater's Roi-Al Phoenix) with Dov (Rockbottom's Special Delivery!), Danielle Bingham & Merlin (Nakiska's Pouch Cove Flying Wizard), Nancy Aliff & Annie (Sweetbay's Corinanne), Linda Lawson & Max (Rockbottom's Men At Work), Christine Barsema & two teams Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection) and Cole (Azimuth's Cole Haan Luke), Judge Barbara Jenness, Judge George Norman, Gerri Willis and two teams Stella (CH Mastway's Asleep At The Wheel) and duo Snubby (Rockbottom's Armed 'N Dangerous) with Riley (Rockbottom's Caution: Wide Load)
Photos are available for viewing in the Gallery under the Draft Test Spring 2009 album. There are some very nice action shots that are well worth the viewing, our thanks go the photographers present.
Saturdays Qualifiers
(l-r) Linda Lawson & Max (Rockbottom's Men At Work), Christine Barsema & two teams Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection) and Cole (Azimuth's Cole Haan Luke), Judge Barbara Jenness, Judge George Norman, Gerri Willis and two teams Stella (CH Mastway's Asleep At The Wheel) and duo Snubby (Rockbottom's Armed 'N Dangerous) with Riley (Rockbottom's Caution: Wide Load)
Saturdays Entrants
(l-r) Janice Hoffenberg & duo Brando (CH Sweetwater's Roi-Al Phoenix) with Dov (Rockbottom's Special Delivery!), Danielle Bingham & Merlin (Nakiska's Pouch Cove Flying Wizard), Nancy Aliff & Annie (Sweetbay's Corinanne), Linda Lawson & Max (Rockbottom's Men At Work), Christine Barsema & two teams Caymus (Azimuth's Special Selection) and Cole (Azimuth's Cole Haan Luke), Judge Barbara Jenness, Judge George Norman, Gerri Willis and two teams Stella (CH Mastway's Asleep At The Wheel) and duo Snubby (Rockbottom's Armed 'N Dangerous) with Riley (Rockbottom's Caution: Wide Load)
Elections, Awards and Testing
At the Annual Membership Meeting last weekend the election results were announced. The elected committee members are Kim Chonko, Janice Hoffenberg, Sharon Rompot and George Norman. The voting totals were very high so congratulations to all involved.
The Mary Beth Norman award this year for all around excellence for the breed will be presented to Kim Chonko and her family.
The Rescue award will go to Sharon & Gary Rompot.
Once again congratulations to the award recipients.
It is just over a day until the draft test this weekend. Good luck to all participants. Anyone that can help out please do, there is always a need for stewarts and people to help with course and ring maintenance. Hope to see you all there!!
The Mary Beth Norman award this year for all around excellence for the breed will be presented to Kim Chonko and her family.
The Rescue award will go to Sharon & Gary Rompot.
Once again congratulations to the award recipients.
It is just over a day until the draft test this weekend. Good luck to all participants. Anyone that can help out please do, there is always a need for stewarts and people to help with course and ring maintenance. Hope to see you all there!!
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