The Northstar Newfoundland Club was organized in April 1987 and constitutionally chartered
in August 1989. The Newfoundland Club of America officially recognized the Northstar Newfoundland Club as a Regional
Club in April 1993.
Northstar welcomes individuals interested in Newfoundlands whether they have a Newf or are
just trying to learn about the breed. The club hosts social activities such as educational meetings, picnics, and participation
in organized activities such as parades.
Active in the working dog events, the Club sponsored their first draft workshop at Sechler
Park in Northfield, MN in October, 1993 and held its first draft test in 1994. The Club held its first Water Workshop
in August, 1996 at Lake Kohlmeier, Owatonna, MN and its first water test was held at Ham Lake in 2003. The Club continues
to host periodic workshops and/or tests in both Draft and Water Rescue.
Since 1994, the St Cloud Civic Center in St Cloud, MN has been the location of the Northstar
NCA Regional Specialty Shows, where conformation and obedience Newfoundlands have their chance to shine. Team obedience
in costume has been a highlight at these shows. Northstar's specialty shows have used a theme displayed in custom designed
artwork by charter member Sandy Donnay.
The club logo was adopted from a rendering done by Rick Lundstom in February, 1990.
It displays a black and silver intermix on a field of Northstar Green.
Look for the Northstar Newfoundland Club's mascot "Oolam", a rustic plaster cast Newfoundland
Dog. Oolam was named by contest at our first specialty.
There are club members who are knowledgable and have participated in a variety of other activities
with their Newfoundlands including: Agility, Rally, Therapy Dog Work, Tracking and Canine Good Citizen. Other club members
are active with their Newfoundlands as family members and companions at the club's social events such as walking in parades
and bell ringing for charity.
