Typically, NCNC Events must be approved by a full vote of the Board of Directors. Sometimes, however, this process may be expedited in the following ways:

1. NCNC Board members may create and host new events with a total NCNC spend of $75 or less, without a vote of the full Board of Directors, if they provide written notice to the board in advance and no Board members object or request further discussion during a Board Meeting, within 5 days of receiving said request.
2. Requests to host events are encouraged and welcomed from NCNC members at large. Members should submit a request to host an event to the NCNC Board of Directors, including a budget, to info@northcentralnewfs.org. If the event is approved, it will be assigned a Board member sponsor, and the host member will work with this sponsor to ensure that NCNC objectives and event guidelines are upheld throughout all stages of the event and its planning.

Adopted 3/25/24 by NCNC BoD. Effective 3/25/24.

This policy will apply at all NCNC Events that are not also NCA Events. At NCA Events, the NCA's Out of Control Dog Policy will apply instead.

At all NCNC Events, dogs must be kept under control to prevent harm to themselves or others. It is the owner/handler’s responsibility to ensure their dogs are under control for the duration of the event. To that extent, we have established the following guidelines for all NCNC Events:

• Dogs must be crated or leashed and collared at all times, except when the dogs are required to perform off leash.
• When dogs are leashed, the length of the leash must not exceed SIX (6) feet and the leash may NOT be a retractable leash.
• Dogs should not be allowed to approach another dog without permission from the other dog’s owner/handler.
• All attendees at an NCNC event are responsible for cleaning up after their dog.
• Parents are responsible for supervising their children’s behavior. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Owners and handlers are responsible for monitoring the well-being and safety of their dog(s). If left unattended the owner/handler must check on them frequently to ensure they are safe.

Examples of out of control behavior would include but are not limited to:

Aggressive vocalization such as barking and growling, or aggressive behavior toward any person or animal such as snapping, biting, lunging, charging, attacking or attempting to attack at any time while on the test grounds.

Any dog that, in the opinion of the judges, event committee or designated safety officer representing the event, appears dangerous, shall be asked to leave the event promptly or be crated for the duration of the event and will be excused from further participation in the event and/or event series. The Event Chair must file a report with the NCNC board within 48 hours of expelling any dog.

Anyone who witnesses a dog appearing to be dangerous should bring their concerns to the judges, event committee or safety officer. Part of upholding good sportsmanship is to take action through the appropriate channels, not through participating in gossip, in person or on social media, about an incident.

An expelled dog will be suspended from future NCNC events unless the owner submits a written reinstatement request for the dog, and that application is granted in writing by the NCNC board. The NCNC has a policy of reciprocity with the AKC, the NCA, and all NCA regional clubs; any dog that is under current suspension with one of these organizations shall not attend NCNC events. The NCNC does not take action on incidents of dog misbehavior at private gatherings.

Adopted 7/15/24 by NCNC BoD. Effective 7/16/24.

The NCNC shall, at its discretion, publicize events that are not run by the NCNC if they meet all of the following criteria:

1. The event is not for profit by nature, unless it benefits a nonprofit or not for profit organization.
2. The focus of the event must be on helping dogs and/or their owners, or supporting the Newfoundland Club of America, its affiliated regional clubs, or activities that support desired characteristics in the breed.
3. These guidelines shall apply to NCNC promotions via website, paper, email, newsletter and social media.

The NCNC will not give our membership list to any unaffiliated third parties.

Adopted 7/8/23 by NCNC BoD. Effective 7/9/23

The NCNC Board of Directors has voted to follow the “Procedure in Small Boards” set forth in Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 49:21 for its Board Meetings.

Adopted 3/25/24 by NCNC BoD. Effective 3/25/24.