NewPenDel cordially invites you to join us in 2012 as we celebrate our breed at the NCA National Specialty, where we all gather to show the world that Newfoundland dogs are SIMPLY THE BEST!
Please be our guests in 2012,
Mary Jane Spackman, Chair, and the NPD 2012 National Specialty Committee
We are honored to present the following slate of esteemed judges:
Independent Regional Specialty
Intersex – Brian Meyer
Bitches – John Landis
Dogs – Lynne Anderson Powell
NCA National Specialty
Puppy and Veteran Dog Sweepstakes and Best in Sweeps: Devon Nutbeem
Puppy and Veteran Bitch Sweepstakes: Dr. Milan Lint
Dog classes: Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna
Bitch classes: Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
Intersex: – Patricia W. Laurans
Obedience & Rally
John Landis
Betsy Baird
Nancy Withers
Elizabeth Elvidge
12/8/11 - Packet contains the following revisions from original packet -
P.3 - Updated Schedule to include Juniors Events P.26 Corrected contact information for BEC Forum P.31 Corrected Contact Info for Rescue Parade
If you need a hard copy of the packet mailed to you please contact Lynne Hamilton
9/7/11 - Reminder: If you submitted an early room registration and you have NOT received your room confirmation from the Hotel Carlisle please contact Cassendra Nastelli who is the reservation manager for the Hotel Carlisle at cnastelli@hotelcarlisle.com. If you did not reserve a room for the 2012 National during the open period at Frankenmuth, the room reservations will open again with a January 10, 2012 postmark date. The Room reservation form will be in the registration packet.
9/6/11 - A SWEET SUITE RAFFLE Spend your week in style at the 2012 National in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Win a stay* in a four-person suite located in the main wing of the hotel.MORE INFO and TICKETS
9/2/11 - National Specialty logo items will be available this year at the National and our online store. There will be a wonderful selection of items, including but not limited to: laptop sleeves, t-shirts, sweatshirts (crew and hoodie), polo shirts, rain jacket, denim shirt and polar fleece vests and jackets. We will be offering both men’s and women’s sizes whenever possible. Since there will be limited quantities and sizes available at the National, it is best to use the online ordering system to ensure that your size, color, and items will be available. We will be using the Simply The Best logo on all items.READ MORE ABOUT LOGO SHOPPING
7/16/11 - All room reservations are being posted by the Hotel Carlisle at the end of July and written confirmations will be mailed at that time.
We have an amazing week planned! For the first time we will kick off the week on Monday with an Independent Regional Specialty. This will give exhibitors the opportunity to show all of their beautiful class dogs and specials TWICE that week – with lots of extra breed points and also a pair of additional majors!
The return of the CONSIGNMENT SHOP! Crafters, artists, regional clubs, start now because you only have a year to get ready!
MOONLIGHT MADNESS on Monday night – the Grand Opening of the Consignment Shop with the start of NCA Limited Edition Plate sales!
Two days of Draft Tests hosted by Penn-Ohio! Two days of Obedience! Two days of Rally! Top Twenty! Fine Arts Auction, Brown Bag, Educational Seminar, Health Clinics, Honors Parade, Living Legends, Rescue Parade, and much more!
IT’S TIME TO GO GREEN
WINNER TAKES ALL!
Get your tickets today for “Simply The Best” super raffle yet!! Prize List
All of these prizes go to one lucky winner … and MORE!!!!!!!! Retail value over $1500!!! Winner will be drawn after Best of Breed judging at the Independent NCA Regional Specialty, Monday April 30, 2012 in Carlisle, PA.
Prize will be on display and ready for pick-up at the 2012 National Specialty, “Simply The Best”. Winner need not be present to win. Winner responsible for any shipping costs.
Thursday, March 1
Earliest acceptance date (postmark) for DRAFT TEST entries
Deadline for
HOTEL CANCELLATIONS for full refund
CATALOG ADS
HONORS PARADE entries
LIVING LEGEND entries
SPECIAL AWARDS form
VOLUNTEER form
MEETING ROOM reservations
Monday, April 2
Deadline for REGISTRATION
DRAFT TEST entries
DECORATIVE CARTING entries
RESCUE CEREMONY entries
CGC TEST registration
TOP 20/10 tickets
BANQUET reservations
RESERVED GROOMING/CRATING
RESERVED HANDLER PARKING
DAY PARKING
VENDOR form
POST-SHOW CATALOG orders
FINE ARTS AUCTION/BROWN BAG RAFFLE form
GOLF CART requests
DNA CLINIC preregistration
Pre-ordered LOGO ITEMS
DANCING WITH THE NEWFS
BROWN BAG & PASTA BUFFET
RESERVED PARKING
RV PARKING
CANINE ANATOMY WORKSHOP
April 30 — May 5 THE 2012 NCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
SIMPLY THE BEST
A Specialty cannot be successful without the hardwork of many volunteers - contact one of our dedicated committee chairs and offer your assistance today -