• Inform the ADOA of the name and address of the new Delegate by requesting the appropriate ADOA form.  This form must be signed by the NCA Recording Secretary, attesting to the official appointment of the new Delegate by the NCA Board.

• Inform the ADOA of the name and address of the individual to whom the ADOA annual dues notice will be sent.  This individual is currently the NCA Treasurer, but can be changed to the ADOA Delegate if desired.

• Prepare an annual formal report in December on ADOA activities and submit to the NCA Committee Liaison for inclusion in the Spring issue of Newf Tide annual committee report.

• Participate in the annual mail election of ADOA board members.

• When requested, present ADOA issues, policy changes, etc. to the NCA Board.

• If approved by the NCA Board, nominate the NCA as a candidate for the ADOA Board of Directors.  Nominations are solicited by the ADOA in November and close on February 1.  Election is held in April.

• If elected, the NCA must agree to send their delegate to the next ADOA annual meeting.  Term is one (1) year.

• Submit to the NCA Board (Recording Secretary) requests for additional donation(s) to the ADOA special funds (education, defense).

• Prepare reports for publication in Newf Tide on various ADOA accomplishments or critical issues affecting NCA members.

History & Board Actions

V15.4            01/10/85 (Mail Meeting)
Education Committee formed.
V18.4            11/07/87
Responsibilities of Standard Committee turned over to Education Committee.
V21.2  02/90 (Mail Meeting)
The Board approved splitting the present Education Committee into two (2) committees to include Judges' Education Committee and General Education Committee.

V22.4            11/09/91
The Chair of this Committee is to acquire and distribute to the Regional Clubs various educational materials to aid the Regional Clubs in promoting the dissemination of educational material, most of which are supplied free of charge by various dog food companies, the AKC and the AVMA.

The Chair will also distribute to existing and prospective Regional Clubs a packet containing one (1) copy of The Newf and You; a copy of the NCA By-Laws along with information on how to apply for NCA membership; a list of NCA committees and services they offer; a list of Regional Clubs; a Newf Novelties catalog; and other Regional Clubs' programs, from which further copies can be distributed to their membership.
V22.4            11/09/91
AKC requested the appointment of a Public Education Coordinator to work as a liaison between the NCA and the AKC “to implement education programs at the Club and community level.” Given the considerable overlap of this position with the General Education Committee Chair, the person holding that position will also be the AKC Public Education Coordinator.
V23.2            05/03/92
Due to the vastly increased number of requests for information on the Newfoundland received to date, $5 will be charged for the General Education Committee packet.
V24.3            05/02/93
General Education Committee to assume ADOA responsibilities.
V25.2            11/07/93
The current General Education pamphlet will not be used any longer due to an advertisement on the inside front cover that was not approved by the Board.  An appropriate version of the pamphlet will be created.
V26.1            11/04/94
A modified General Education Newfoundland brochure was reviewed and accepted.
V25.3            05/22/94
Any future printing of The Newf and You requires prior approval from the Board concerning content and budget.
V26.3            04/25/95
General Education Committee Chairperson to serve as NCA representative to ADOA.
V27.3            04/23/96
Regional Clubs can obtain up to 75 Newf and You (educational) packets annually at no cost provided they sell them for no less than $1.00 per packet.  Additional packets may be purchased by the Regional Club at the NCA’s cost (including postage).  All revenue generated by sales of these packets would be retained by the Regional Club (V28.1  11/01/96).

NCA members (breeders) may purchase educational packets from the NCA at cost (including shipping and handling) for distribution to puppy buyers.

Educational articles published in Newf Tide will include a statement that reprints are available from the General Education Committee for use by NCA members and Regional Clubs and not for commercial purposes.

Consensus of the Board that the NCA would like to participate in the AKC’s program to include breed information with new registrations.
V28.3            03/30/97
Board approved final revisions to Newf and You pamphlet.  Committee to have new supply printed.  (Subsequently further modified and approved at 11/23/97 Board Meeting - V29.1.)
V29.1            11/23/97
Responsibilities of (former) ADOA delegate, presently handled by the General Education Committee, assigned to AKC Legislative Liaison position.
V29.2            01/13/98 (Teleconference)
Board approved text of “Introducing the Newfoundland” brochure (abstracted from the approved text of The Newf Tide and You).
V29.2            03/24/98 (Teleconference)
Board approved revisions in pamphlet “Congratulations on Your New Newfoundland”.
V31.1            10/30/99
GEC budget increased to provide for two-inch (2”) display ads in Dog World and Dog Fancy and expand the ads to include the NCA’s website address.
V31.1            10/31/99
Committee instructed to send each Regional Club a letter (with a single copy of each available GEC pamphlet) and advise them how to acquire them.

Board approves GEC recommendation to approve the text (breed profile) for a book authored by Michele Lowell published by Henry Holt & Co.
V32.1  8/9/00 (Mail Meeting)
Board approves recommendation for MB-F website.
V32.1  9/26/00
Board approves Congratulations on your Newfoundland.
V32.4  5/23/01
Participate in “Meet the Breeds” at AKC/Eukanuba American Dog Show Classic in Orlando, FL.
V33.1  12/1/01
Board approved one page flyer “Looking for a Puppy - Look Past Pretty Picture” and four page brochure “Adorable, Huh?” designed to reach and educate potential Newf owners.  Board approved printing of 2000 of each.  $1170 added to General Education budget.
V33.2   2/7/02
Approve Great Lakes Newfoundland Club use of “cute puppy” ad for Detroit Kennel Club show and financed by GLNC.
V34.1  11/2/01
Internet, General Ed and Rescue Prevention Committee work to develop page for prospective puppy buyers looking for a Newfoundland who enter website from a puppy source link.  Page to contain information to determine reputable breeder, questions to ask breeder, health concerns and what to look for in a puppy.

V35.3  4/19/04

To promote consistency in our educational efforts, all relevant communications to state that it is necessary to test all breeding stock for hips, elbows, heart and cystinuria clearances.  The NCA also strongly recommends testing, where indicated, thyroid, eyes, and patellas.
V35.3  5/27/04
GenEd should confer with the Finance Committee regarding their request for additional funding for Internet advertising.  GenEd should consider developing “friendlier ads” and perhaps removing the logo and the reference to the $5.00 packet of breed information.  The NCA website should be listed on the ads.  GenEd is to confer with Helen Munday, Effective Advertising Committee Chair, and John Rodley, Internet Committee Chair and then come back to the Board with its request by June 15th.

V36.1  10/30/04

The NCA, for educational purposes, take a position that non-refundable deposits for unborn puppies are not considered to be part of a responsible breeder’s program and that this information be forwarded to the General Education Committee for development as part of the educational effort.
V36.1  11/30/04
Website links in ads should point to individual pages on the NCA website so that we can keep track of how much traffic is generated from these ads.
V36.2  1/5/04
Do away with the $1.00 fee for the GEC packets and regional clubs may request copies from the GEC at no charge.
11/4/05: The General Education Committee should prepare three articles dealing with puppy behaviors at two months, three months and four months and to submit these articles to the Board for review for posting on the website and for use by breeders in their puppy packets.
11/4/06: Send the Rescue Prevention Committee’s proposal for an 800-number to the General Education Committee to implement the proposal with help and support from the Rescue Prevention Committee. This proposal reads: The Rescue Prevention Committee proposes to the Board that a small operational committee be appointed for the purpose of implementing and running the 800-number breed information/referral program. The Rescue Prevention Committee will work with that committee in finalizing the details of the program, e.g. preparing scripts, recruiting volunteers, planning for regional club involvement and finalizing the actual phone system to be employed. The actual operation of the program would be the charge of the new committee.
4/30-5/1/07: Place NCA informational advertisements in the catalogs of the major benched shows in the U.S.

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