The following is a report prepared by AKC Representative Joe Rhinehart delivered at the MNRC Annual Meeting, Friday, October 19, 2018. I have been tasked by the AKC with the assignment to present to you
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Opening Ceremony 2018
In addition to the traditional Reception, Auction and Starting Dog Selection two “special” guests paid a visit to the MNRC Opening Ceremony and Banquet Thursday, October 18th to officially kick off the 2018 Event. Two
2018 Master National Diagrams: Series 1
Flight D Lynch Land Triple Lynch Land-Water. This test is a Walkup Land/Water Triple with a Flyer and a Single Blind. Bird #1 is a dead duck thrown right to
2018 Handlers and Annual Meeting
President Kevin Bunnell opened the meeting on Friday October 19, 2018. The Handler’s Meeting began with Chief Marshal Allen Dillard announcing the Judges pairing. He cautioned Handlers of the narrow bridges and curvy roads and
Important Notice: Bird Disposal
For those of you in Pre-National Training, here’s a message from MNRC President Kevin Bunnell regarding Bird Disposal! There are two locations for bird disposal! There is a dumpster located at Bunnell’s Overhead Door, 991
Master National Store Opens Friday
The MNRC Event Store will be opening Friday, Oct 19th at 8 AM. Note the time change, it’s earlier to accommodate crowds prior to our 10:30 am-11:30 am Mandatory Handlers Meeting. Please look for signs for
Master National to Begin Thursday
It’s all set to begin Thursday with the Handler’s Banquet, followed by Handler’s Registration and Mandatory Handler’s Meeting on Friday and our FIRST SERIES starting on Saturday! Good Luck to everyone and a Big Thank
Setup Week in Oregon 2018
Judges, the Board of Directors and volunteers from Umpqua Valley Retriever Club worked very hard setting up tests, unpacking boxes and getting everything ready for this week’s 2018 Master National event in Roseburg, Oregon. Thank
2018 Master National Schedule of Events
2018 Master National Roseburg Oregon Thursday, October 18, 2018 Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 SW Frear Street, Roseburg, OR 97471 Conference Hall 5:00 pm Social Reception & Silent Auction begins 6:00 pm Opening Ceremony
Important Notice: Judge Change for 2018
Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that former Master National Judge Fred Collins has accepted the invitation to judge at this year’s Master National. Collins will replace Keith Maready. Maready had to withdraw from
AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
2018 AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event October 19, 2018 Douglas County Fairgrounds Roseburg, Oregon On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to Master National,
2018 MNRC Foundation Report
Master National Retriever Club Foundation (MNRCF, Foundation) Report on status of Foundation to MNRC Delegates & Members October 19, 2018 Roseburg, Oregon As reported last year at this meeting, the establishment of the Foundation that
Roseburg Workers Say Thanks to MNRC
It is not often, our Master National workers say a special thank you to us! The Roseburg church group, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, who helped us at the 2018 event, had a wrap up dinner
What You Need to Know About Shooting Birds In Oregon
If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know that Oregon has some very strict Statues regarding licensing. Oregon considers pen-raised pheasants
Election of MNRC Board Members
In addition to the two By-Laws Amendment changes, MNRC Clubs also received a Ballot for the election of Board Members. Here is the slate clubs will be voting on: Vice President Region 1: Robert Rascoe
Master National Annual Meeting Ballots
Attention: Master National Retriever Clubs MNRC Secretary Elaine Goodner has emailed Ballots to all member clubs. Some clubs will receive two ballots because there are two names in the data base, but each club has
2018 Master National Live Auction and Raffle
We hope everyone returns home with a Master National Plate and Ribbon, but take a a look at the some of the great gifts you might also take home! The Master National Live Auction has
Important Message: By-Laws Change
Second By-Laws Change: Below is a second By-Laws change that will be on the ballot this year. Master Amateur Retriever Club (MARC) is a member club of Master National Retriever Club (MNRC). The Board of
Pre-Event Training Property Draw
Douglas County Fairgrounds 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg, Oregon I-5 Exit 123 Floral Building FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 2018 5:30 Please park in South Parking lot; the lot closest to the RV park. SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2018
2018 Pre-Training Bird Order
Download 2018 Pre Training Bird Order CLEAR CREEK SPORTS CLUB TRAINING BIRD ORDER FORM DATE: ________ Name:_____________________________ Address:________________________________ Cell Phone:__________________ Email:_________________________ NUMBER OF DUCKS ORDERING AND DATE FOR PICKUP: Date_____ Qty. ____ Hens_____ Date_____ Qty.
2018 Master National Running Order
The 2018 Running Order for Flights A – E are now posted. Please check your flight and running order online. 2018 Master National Running Order
2018 Master National Flight Draw
The 2018 Master National flights are posted. Dogs are listed alphabetically within each flight. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLIGHTS For problems contact Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton fbarton@bartonpowersports.com
2018 Master National Grounds
Here’s a peek at a few of the properties that will be used for the 2018 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. Take a look around.
2017 New Master National Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to our new Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! And just a reminder, if you would like to be included in our Hall of Fame video this year, please gather up your information now!
Meet Your Judges (2018)
Region 1 – Virginia Robert C. Johnson I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this event, as I represent Region 1. Our events would not be possible without your participation,
Calling for Photos of Past Master National Events
It’s been 27 years since the First Master National Event was held in 1991 in Glasgow, Delaware. Just 94 dogs started that event. In celebration of those years, we would like to salute your memories
2018 Master National Training Guide
Why not support the Master National Retriever Club by placing an ad in our 2018 Training Guide? Here’s what you need to know. All checks for ads should be made payable to UVRC and mailed
MNRC Welcomes Two New Member Clubs
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club of Wisconsin and the Southern Arizona Retriever Club as new member clubs. Congratulations and thank you to the officers for their
Clubs To Vote on Increasing Pool of Judges
Please take a few minutes to read this important message from the Master National Retriever Club. The Master National faces an impending crisis with our current pool of judges. In some areas of the country
2018 Master National Invitations
The first batch of Master National invitations have been mailed to the owners of retrievers across the country who are qualified to compete in the 2018 Master National. Please be patient, the next batch is
Master National Videos – 2018
2018 Retiring Dogs 2018 Memories
Judge Change for 2018 Master National
Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that Robert C. Johnson has accepted the invitation to judge at this year’s Master National. Johnson will replace Megan Baker who had a business conflict and had
Calling for Photos of 2018 Hall of Fame Dogs
It’s time to get your information together so you can include your dog in the 2018 Master National Hall of Fame Video. The video will premiere at the Handler’s Banquet at the 2019 Master National
AKC Appoints New Field Representative
Congratulations to our Master National President, Kevin Bunnell on his appointment as the newest member of the AKC Field Representatives. Kevin will be a private contractor of the AKC as he takes on new duties
MNRC Welcomes Back 4 Clubs
The Master National is pleased to announce the addition of four more clubs. Blue Ridge Retriever Club in Virginia, the Northern Flight Hunting Retriever Association in Minnesota, Snake River Retriever Trial Club, Inc, in Idaho
UVRC Hosts Spring Test on Site of Master National
The Umpqua Valley Retriever Club, local hosts of the 2018 Master National held their Spring hunt test on June 16 & 17 on some of the grounds that will be used for this year’s event.
