Our goal for NewfStock 2014 is to bring in $25,000 (yes, we're an ambitious group) and a large portion of that will be coming from pledges, so please start collecting today! Read on the learn more....
Parade Pledges
We’re kicking off the day with an all breed parade around Millennium Park, led by rescue dogs. We encourage all attendees to join in the parade either with or without a dog (of any breed), and show your support of rescue. What a sight this is, over 100 Newfs plus loads of Newf wannabees parading around the park!
We’re asking attendees to collect pledges to bring in much needed dollars to help us meet the needs of Newfs over the coming months. Every dollar helps so whether you collect $25 or $2500 your support is greatly appreciated! We have a special prize for the person who collects the most pledges! In 2012 the prize for collecting the most pledges went to Allison Sabo. Maybe you will be this year's winner?
It couldn't be easier to participate -- we’ve arranged two simple ways you can collect pledges.
- Download & Print a Pledge Sheet.
Collect pledges and bring the money collected and the pledge sheet to
Newfstock. (Newf Friends is a division of HART, a registered charity,
and donations
over $20 will generate a tax receipt. ****Cheques should be payable to
HART with Newf Friends in the memo line.) Here's the link to the
printable pledge form: http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
NewfStock_Pledge_form_2014.pdf
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Online Pledge Collection. For your convenience, a personalized
online pledge form can be created enabling you to generate pledges from
family and friends around the globe! These online forms enable your
friends to donate online with a click of their mouse, and eliminate the
need for you to collect pledges and bring them with you. So easy! Your
customized page will have any info you want, including your fundraising
goal, a photo of your choice and a message of your choice. Here's the
scoop on how to set up your Giving page: http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
Newfstock_Giving_Pages_2014. pdf
The Weekend at a Glance - Full Itinerary will be available at the Park
Friday, September 12th
2:00 – 3:30 pm Romp and Swim – Weather Permitting
Location: Diamond Lake Public Beach
Details: Everyone welcome. Beach is located about 15 minutes from the hotel on a very quiet street. Ample parking is available; the beach is large, sandy with a park area surrounding it.
Dogs on leash. Please clean-up after your dog.
This is not an “official” Newf Friends activity, but rather a suggested meeting place for Newf lovers.
What you need: Bring your own chair, towels, etc.
Directions: Download pdf map at http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
From the Sword Motor Inn turn left onto Hastings Street (Highway 62 North). Follow to South Baptiste Lake Rd and turn left. Follow to Old Diamond Lake Rd and turn left. Follow to beach on the right.
4:30 - 6:00 Volunteers meet to set-up Tents for Saturday – everyone is welcome to come out and lend a hand assembling the tents!
Location : Millennium Park.
Directions: Download pdf map at http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
6:30 pm Pizza Party and social time
Location: Millennium Park (or maybe back at the hotel -- to be determined)
Details: Once we're finished putting tents up we're going to order some pizza and chow down. Bring a chair and join us!
Saturday, September 13th – NewfStock Main Event
NewfStock!!! Taking place at beautiful Millennium Park in downtown Bancroft, Ontario from 10am – 5pm (maybe later, stay tuned). Rain or Shine (oh please don't let it rain!!!) Music, vendors, games, contests and Newfs! Booths open all day long! Download pdf map at http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
Dogs must be on leash, with an adult at all times please. Bring your own chair, your appetite, your dogs, your kids, some cash to buy great merchandise and enter the raffle, and bring extra money for the silent auction! We have some fabulous items up for bidding including original artwork, handmade quilts, woodwork and more! Oh, and don’t forget your pledge form and pledges!
Our full itinerary for the day is still in the works as new activities are being added. It will be posted on-line soon.
Saturday evening: Social time at the hotel. Exact location to be determined.
Sunday, September 14th
11:00 am: Nature Hike
Location: Vance Park
Details: Dogs welcome on leash and of course please clean up after your dog.
Directions: Download pdf map at http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
From hotel, turn right (south) onto Hastings Street. At the lights at Bridge Street turn right. At the bend, veer left to stay on Bridge Street. Follow to Oak Street, turn left. Follow to Vance Farm Park.
What can you expect at the NewfStock main event?
We have several hundred people and over 100 Newfs as well as many other breeds of dogs registered to attend. The fun filled day will be packed with activities for the whole family including lots of games, seminars, demos, cool things to buy, food, music and the chance to relax and spend time with friends.
Activities that are Available:
Parade: Join us in kicking off the day with our huge parade of Newfs and Newf wannabees around Millennium Park. Rescue dogs get to lead the pack! Don’t worry, it’s not too long a walk! Be sure to collect pledges for our walk, this is our main fundraiser of the year!
Meet the Newfs: Throughout the day we will have meet and greets set up with some of the awesome Newfs who have come through our program. Meet the dogs YOU helped save with your generous donations -- Tank, Mimi, River, Hope, and more! If you are bringing a Newf you adopted through Newf Friends and are willing to hang out at the Meet the Newfs booth for 15 minutes, send us a message and we'll pencil you in!
Raffle Items: Fabulous items donated by generous businesses, volunteers and friends. You don’t want to miss out on this penny raffle!
Silent Auction: We have some beautiful pieces of art donated by our fabulous supporters, we also have stunning handmade quilts, beautiful wood work, and so much more.
Games: You and your Newf will have a blast bobbing for hotdogs, racing with eggs, playing musical chairs and competing in our obstacle course. Fun for the whole family!
*New this year, we have added a Rally-O course for you to try after the demo!
Vendors: Newf Friends will be selling our custom made newf themed items with all profits going to the rescue. We have new designs you're going to love!
*Local vendors will also be setting up booths with pet themed items!
Seminars: We have seminars and demos running ALL DAY! And it's all FREE!
Back by popular demand, Dr. Janice Selinger from Bridle Trail Veterinary Clinic will be speaking about skin health, this was our most talked about seminar last year!
*New this year, Dr. Janice will also be offering a joint health seminar.
Allison Sabo will once again offer a weight loss seminar, with her trusty side-kick Mimi
We will be offering a grooming seminar again, run by Kaila Abele -- we know this is a popular one!
*New this year, Dr. Kim Facey of Apsley Veterinary Services will be showing you the basics of pet first aid. Don't miss this important seminar! (pending confirmation)
*Also new this year President of the NDCC Lynda McFadden and her Hubby, president of COR Al McFadden of Jalynn Kennels Perm Reg'd will be talking about health clearances. This is a great chance to learn more about how health clearances for breeding dogs differ from regular vet checks, and for you to see actual health certificates, learn what they mean and take advantage of a question and answer period with these experienced, reputable breeders.
Demos: Everyone loves to see Newfs in action. This year we have 3 demos to offer:
Carting Demo with Joan Fisher
The very popular On-land water rescue demo by Joan Fisher
* New this year, a Rally-O demo by Caroline Sayer, Tami Koehle and Carole Macomber
Social Activities: Catch up with old friends and make some new ones! There’s lots of places to sit and relax at the park and just enjoy the day
Photo-shoot: Have your Newf featured in the 2016 Newf Friends calendar! For a $5 donation your Newf will be photographed by Dr. Henry Christiansen and members of the Bancorft Photography Club and the photos will be used for our 2016 calendar. Sign up at the registration booth!
Pampered Pooch - Nail Clipping and Ear Trims: For a $5 donation your pooch’s nails will be clipped and ear hairs will be trimmed! What a deal! Be sure to have this done before your photo shoot! All proceeds go to Newf Friends.
Newf Clubs: Meet some of the folks from the Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada and the Central Ontario Region Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada. They will have a booth set up to answer questions, give out info, sell products and take membership applications. Be sure to stop by their booth to say hello!
HART's All Breed Booth: Our parent organization HART will be in attendance with a fantastic booth with lots to see and buy! Be sure to pick up some raffle tickets - the BIG draw will be held at the end of the day! $1000 cash prize!
Food: Bring your appetite! There will be great food - details coming soon!
Music: There will be lots of great music to keep your toes tapping and tails wagging.
Geoff Webber and Bill Black of "Work'n Dawgs" will be taking the stage.
We are looking for more musicians to play some live sets, if you are interested in helping out, send us a message.
Prizes: You can win stuff, good stuff and lots of it! Besides the raffle table there will be prizes for contests, and the prize for generating the most pledges! You should try to win that one!
And so much more! We have new additions signing up daily!
Directions to Millennium Park
From East (Ottawa)
Get yourself to Highway 41, and follow that up to Highway 28
Turn left. Follow 28 to Bancroft, and turn right at the lights at Hastings Street.
Follow Hastings Street to Millennium Park, on your left just past the Sword Motor Inn
From North (Barry’s Bay)
Follow Highway 62 all the way into Bancroft.
Look for Millennium Park on your right side, shortly after you pass Tim Hortons.
From South (Belleville)
401 to Highway 62 North exit
Follow Highway 62 up through Madoc, and continue on to Bancroft.
Turn right at the stop sign at Bridge Street.
Turn left at the lights at Bridge Street and Hastings Street.
Follow Hastings Street to Millennium Park, on your left just past the Sword Motor Inn
From West (Peterborough)
Take 115 to the end at Highway 7 EAST and turn right towards Ottawa
Follow to Highway 28. Turn left to Bancroft
Follow all the way into Bancroft (about an hour)
Turn left onto Hastings Street at the lights
Follow Hastings Street to Millennium Park, on your left just past the Sword Motor Inn
Printable Maps are available online:
Map to NewfStock -- Millenium Park and Sword Motor Inn
http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
Map to Friday’s Meet and Greet Swim Play Date – Diamond Lake Public Beach
http://www.newfstock.ca/pdf/
Map to Sunday’s Nature Hike – Vance Farm Park
Important Numbers:
Sword Motor Inn
146 Hastings Street N, Bancroft, Ontario K0L 1C0
Phone: 613-332-2474
Millennium Park is directly next door.
Area Vets
Faraday Animal Hospital - a 5 minute drive from the Sword Hotel
29391 HWY 28 S. RR #3 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
613-332-1334
After hours emergency care is available
Apsley Veterinary Services – ½ hour south of Bancroft – for those staying at Silent Lake Provincial Park, this is the closest vet
9779 Highway 28 Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
705-656-2838
After hours emergency care is available at the Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic
1840 Lansdowne St W Unit 18 Peterborough, On K9M 2M9
705-741-5832
705-741-5832
We look forward to seeing you at NewfStock!
