Probably our biggest cheerleader is MNRC Handler Frankie Predergast. Frankie has attended EVERY Master National Event! And what’s even better he personally is responsible for hosting a great party each year for everyone to attend. Thanks
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MNRC Foundation Report to Delegates
As reported last year at this meeting, the establishment of the Foundation that functions as a totally separate, IRS 501 (c) (3) organization from the MNRC was approved by the MNRC board July 7, 2013
2015 Workers’ Appreciation Dinner
Thank you to all the volunteers who make the Master National event possible. The MNRC hosts an appreciation dinner each year to celebrate its workers. Thank you to all who attended.
2015 Opening Shots Mark Atwater
Many thanks to official MNRC Photographer Mark Atwater. Be sure to check UPCLOSEPHOTO.COM for pictures from each flight.
A Message from MNRC President Sam Ferguson
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the 2015 Master National. This year’s Master National event is the largest to date with five flights
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report Presented at the Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event October 16, 2015 Cheraw, South Carolina On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to President Sam Ferguson
Starting Flights and Locations for Saturday
Attention Handlers: The following flight location starting sites for Saturday are as follows. Be looking for signs for Flights A, B, C, D and E. Flight A : Palmetto East Land is located west of
Judges Pairing , Starting Flights, Rotation & Scratches
Starting Dog # 22 except for Flight D which starts with #23. Dog 22 in that flight came in heat. Flight A: Robert Rascoe & Tom McMorrow Flight B: Dales Langhorne & Ed Sullivan Flight
Opening Ceremonies 2015
Opening Ceremonies for the 2015 event started Thursday evening with the National Anthem sung by American Idol winner Candace Glover. Followed by the picking of the starting number, dinner and live auction.
Master National Store at Coker College
Not all the pre-Master National preparations are outdoors. Store Ladies, Pam Bunnell and Terri Elliott along with many volunteers worked tirelessly to prepare the Master National store merchandise. The MNRC Store will open on Friday, at
2015 Setup Week October 9-14
The 2015 Judges and Board of Directors were in Hartsville early to prepare for the event. Each day judges, board members and host club members arrived at 7:30 a.m. and worked the entire day preparing
Handler Alert: Sunday Training Property Draw
We re-evaluated the situation and the Training Property Draw will be held @ 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 11th! Thank you for your patience during this difficult period. The draw takes place at the H Cooper Black
'American Idol' winner to perform at 2015 Opening Ceremony
The Master National Community will be treated to a very special guest at this year’s Handler’s Banquet. Recording artist Candice Glover, Winner of American Idol Season 12, will perform the National Anthem at the Master National
South Carolina Flooding Update
TRAFFIC ALERT: As you know South Carolina has experienced unprecedented rain and flooding. While reports from Cooper Black are all good there are a number of roads in SC, south of Cheraw, that have been
MNRC Thanks 2015 Event Sponsors
As the 2015 Master National event begins to get under way, the Master National Board of Directors would like to thank it sponsors for their generous contributions. While we highlight our Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Notice of 2015 Master National Annual Meeting
Please Note: This is a notice to the general membership. All of the documents mentioned here have already been emailed to all Master National Clubs. The Master National Retriever Club’s Annual meeting will take
Pre-Master National training draw set
The draw for pre-Master National training grounds will be held at the Club House at the H. Cooper Black on Saturday, October 10th at 4 p.m. and again on Tuesday, October 13th at 6 p.m. The
MNRC Proposed By Law Change
PLEASE NOTE: This Bylaw proposal does not change the eligibility requirements to judge a Master National, only the final selection process. The Master National Retriever Club’s Board of Directors proposes the attached change to the ByLaws. This
2016 Slate of Judges by Region
Here is the slate of Proposed Judges for the 2016 Master National event at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area near St. Louis. The ballots and lists of judges by region have been emailed to each
QR Code created for Master National CallBacks
What is a QR Code and why do we need one? A QR code is a simple machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing URLs or other
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) new member of MNRC
The Board of Directors would like to welcome The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) as a new member of the Master National Retriever Club. We are happy to have this breed club aboard
Donations to the Worker's Appreciation Dinner 2015
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank the Swamp Dog Club, Inc. of Pennsylvania for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2015. The dinner is scheduled for
Chase Away K9 Cancer Video Tribute
Calling Master National Handlers! Anyone who would like to be included in the Chase Away K-9 Tribute Video is welcome to submit a photo of their dog. Dogs that have been lost to cancer and
Important Notice about the Master National Merchandise Store online
Please Note that the Online store will be closed from September 12th until December 1st, 2015 to allow our ‘expert’ store ladies Pam Bunnell and Terry Elliott time to get everything ready for the 2015 Master National event in Cheraw,
MN Invitations: Address corrections
Almost 1,300 Invitations for the 2015 Master National were mailed out to owners of qualified retrievers this year. In just one batch of invitations sent out last month, almost 40 invitations were returned for incorrect addresses. The
Important Notice to Handlers: Vaccine Recommendations
Due to the close contact of the dogs and the recent outbreak of Canine Influenza in various parts of the country, the following vaccinations are recommended for participants in the 2015 Master National: Canine Influenza
2015 Master National Training Birds
Robbie Davis, Drakes and Hens, Inc., is the bird supplier for the 2015 Master National. While all birds at the event will be mallard drakes or rooster pheasants, training birds may be ordered as either sex
Worker's Appreciation Dinner
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank the Del Bay Retriever Club for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2015. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday,
Welcome to new member club Blue Bonnet Retriever Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome a new Retriever Clubs to our membership. The Blue Bonnet Retriever Club of Anderson, Texas is new member club of the Master National Retriever Club. The president of Blue Bonnet
Enter the 2015 Master National
Entries are now open for the 2015 Master National event Oct. 15-25, Cheraw, South Carolina. Entries will be accepted via the Master National online Entry System only. The entry system can be accessed through the
2015 Master National Entry System
The 2015 Master National Entry System will be available to use the first week of August. All Qualified Dogs will be accepted until the specified closing date. The Master National does not limit entries therefore
MNRC Launches Master National Store Online
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the launch of a new Master National Merchandise Store online! Select items with the Master National logo are now available for sale on the website. Our
Master National Videos – 2015
2015 Hall of Fame 2015 Retiring Dogs
The Impact of the Master National on AKC Weekend Hunt Tests
Retriever Results has just published a report on the impact of the Master National event on the hunt test community. Josephine Ottman & Russell Iuliano of Retriever Results used their extensive database to try to
Results: HOF Exemption passes; '6 of 8' fails
Proposed By-Laws Changes The Hall Of Fame Exemption proposed by the MN Board of Directors, that exempts Hall of Fame retrievers (MNH title holders) from having to re-qualify for the Master National each year has passed.