Chris Plum 5452 Kimberly Rd Minnetonka, MN 55345 From: The Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. [mailto:ncaenotes@ncadogs.org] Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:12 PM To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com Subject: August News from Newfoundland Club of America Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Newfoundland Club of America. Don't forget to add ncaenotes@ncadogs.org to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! 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In many areas these events draw large crowds of spectators and media attention. You can see lots of these reports online via the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001hmzhx0n3FewHalpeOtWVkLYmFrFlaKSWOxtTLoCU1PqK i331PhnUhQPSm9LUp1H60q6bEzZ_tELjAGJdhYaw6sDb0SP1V_u1py28JycjAne0MhHVo86Ay_eN PuE-OPFWlCbyegGkWPw=> NCA Pinterest Boards. If you have the chance to observe or, better yet, participate in a water test, you should definitely take advantage of the opportunity. Seeing our Newfoundlands demonstrate their working instinct and perform the tasks they have been bred for centuries to do is an event not to be missed. Check the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001hmzhx0n3FeyUVWW35u_EV1ZgD4BluEKw1eS-SlP293Wp fUhXc4uy0DIE03sygOLkGPsJg4ySf8QDdL2aD4lvJHSDjubu8q8R4D9e1-sQ4oq3mkhDJlNxURi6 OfYNb9ZMagqIs2aMVaqZw3rjyQ4cf0KeJm5LFVEQ> NCA Calendar to locate the dates and places of upcoming water tests in your area. Have a friend that is new to Newfs? 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