In an email dated May 16,2016 the American Kennel Club notified all Clubs sanctioned to hold Hunting Retriever Tests, of four changes to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. Performance Events Department May 16, 2016 NOTE: TIME
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Change in MNRC Event Qualifier Tracking
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club voted on May 11, 2016 to track qualifiers for the 2016 and future events within the framework of the MNRC organization. This change follows a
Attention Member Clubs & Delegates: Proposed By-Laws Change
All Master National Retriever Club Contacts and Delegates should have received two documents along with a ballot regarding proposed by-laws change for 2016. Please review these proposed by law changes with your membership and return the ballot
2016 Master National Hotels & RV Parks
25th Anniversary 2016 Master National Greater St. Louis Sept. 29-Oct. 9 August A. Busch Sr. Memorial CA is located in Weldon Spring, MO Hotel Accommodations ***O’Fallon, MO Please Note: Check with each hotel on their dog friendly policy.
2015 MNRCF selects Handler of the Year
The Master National Retriever Club Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2015 Handler of the Year Award. Ken Vidrine successfully met the criteria for the first annual Bill T. Teague Handler of
New National Retriever Club wins AKC recognition
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, the Board of Directors would like to Congratulate the independent Master Amateur Retriever Club on receiving recognition and approval from the American Kennel Club as the newest
2016 Master National Ceremonies to be held at Purina Farms
The Dardenne Retriever Club announced that the 2016 Master National Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. The activities will take place at the Purina Event Center and the
MNRC names new Corporate Sponsor Liasions
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the appointment of two new leaders for the Corporate Sponsor Program. Appointments include Michelle Love from the Carolinas and Rex Gibson from Katy, Texas. Michelle and Rex have accepted
Host Club Announced for 2016 Master National
The Dardenne Retriever Club will be the host club of the 25th Anniversary Master National event to be held in St. Louis, MO at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on September 29 –
Master National 2015 Gallery
Thank you to Master National Board Member Randy Frager who shared some of his wonderful photos. Enjoy!
2015 Proposal for By Law Change on Judging Selection
Here is the Club by Club vote on the proposal to make a By Law Change on Judging Selection. 107 votes were cast. 71 votes are needed for 2/3 majority. 53 YES votes were cast
Master National Shout-Out
A big thank you to the 2015 Master National Host Club Co-Chairs Michelle Love and Laurice Williams for their outstanding dedication and work on this year’s event. Michelle and Laurice along with so many volunteers
New Master National Retiring Pin
The Board of Directors has instituted a new Retiring Dog Pin. Designed by John Gerbino, the pin is given to the owner of a retriever who is officially retired from Master National competition. Owners wishing to
2015 Master National Retriever License Plates
Take a look at some of the great license plates seen at the 2015 Master National. There are so many ways to say ‘retriever’ — and they are all good! Enjoy.
Closing Ceremonies 2015
Thank you to our Master National Sponsors, the magnificent judges, the Master National Board of Directors, Host Clubs Cooper River and Lumber River RC and the hundreds of volunteers that made this event the largest
Youth Handler & Handler of Year Award
“Youth Handler of the Year Award” Policy The “Youth Handler of the Year Awards” (Awards) were established by the Foundation in 2015 at the suggestion of an active supporter of the annual Retriever Hunting Test
2016 Master National Judges
The 25th Anniversary of the Master National will take place at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on September 29 – October 9, 2016 in Weldon Spring, MO. The judges for the 2016
Meet Your Judges (2015)
Region 1 – Ohio Martin Bell It is an honor and privilege to be selected by the Region 1 Master National Retriever Club member clubs as one of their Master National judges for 2015 but
2015 Diagrams: Byrd's Campground, Furr's Pitt, Wood Duck, Clubhouse Land, Mallard Pond and Goose Pond
2015 Diagrams: Byrd’s Campground, Furr’s Pitt, Wood Duck, Clubhouse Land, Mallard Pond and Goose Pond. Thank you to Hunt Test Chair Frank Barton.
2015 Diagrams: Mallard Pond L/W, Palmetto West, Bruce's Farm, Goose Pond L/W
Diagrams for Bruce’s Farm Land/Water, Mallard Pond Land/Water and Palmetto West, Goose Pond Water and Good Pond Land
Frankie's Party at the 2015 Master National
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
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