The MNRC Annual Meeting was held at the New Era Building on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.
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Thursday & Friday 2012
There was lots of activity happening at the test site and around town even before the first gun went off! Good Luck to all and please remember to have a good time!
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
Bill Teague, the Chairman of the Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee addressed the crowd at the New Era Building, Demopolis AL. He provided the following report: Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report (RHTAC) at the
Handlers Instructions from the Judges
HANDLER’S INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE 2012 MASTER NATIONAL JUDGES (Presented at Handler’s meeting, October 19, 2012) 1. Gun safety: Shoulder gun on marks as if shooting birds, use both hands; 2. Handler may safely put gun
2012 Juges Assignments and Flights
Handlers Meeting took place at noon on Friday with Judge assignments selected as follows. Saturday, October 20, 2012 Flight A is Sydney Williams & Jim Charboneau. Test begins at “Oh No, Mr. Bill!” this is
2012 Master National Distinguished Service Award
[slideshow]Sallie Sullivan is a true Icon of our sport. In 1999, Sallie served as President of the Master National Retriever Club and in 2003 hosted the Master National event at the Borderline Plantation in Thomasville,
Welcome to Demopolis
Preparations are underway for the 2012 Master National in Demopolis, Alabama. The judges and the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors are getting ready for the week already. See you on Thursday!
2012 Master National Committee Assignments
The 2012 Master National Committee Assignments have now been posted online. Please check this list before arriving at the Master National so you will be familiar with your Committee Chair and assignment. You are expected
Notice From Eukanuba
Attention Master National Competitors: Eukanuba Performance 30/20 will be available for sale at: Tractor Supply Company, 1404 US Highway 80W, Demopolis, Alabama 36732 Phone: (334) 287-3503 Rick Dirmeyer, representing Eukanuba, will be at the Master
Master National Training & Services Brochure
The Black Warrior Retriever Club Training and Services Brochure is now available in electronic form on the BWRC website. Hard copies of the brochure will be available at the Best Western Headquarters motel about Oct.
Black Warrior Retriever Club 'Dinner on the River'
The Black Warrior Retriever Club cordially invites you to attend the “Dinner On The River,” Saturday, October 20th at 7 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Demopolis Civic Center, 501 N. Commissioners Ave.
Patrick 'Pat' David McHale
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors would like to express their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Pat McHale. Pat passed away in a tragic accident Sept. 24, 2012 at his
Important Notice About Training Birds For Master National
Only training grounds listed in the Training and Services Brochure are exempt from State Licenses! This ONLY apples to Ducks. Pheasants are not regulated by the state therefore NO Permit is required. Click Here for
2012 Master National Flights are posted!
The 2012 Master National flights are posted. Dogs are listed alphabetically until the numeric draw. CLICK HERE TO CHECK FLIGHTS
News of Master National Event Store
Pam Bunnell sends us new information regarding the Master National Event Store. The store will be open on Oct. 19, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the New Era Building in Demopolis. It will be open
Chase Away K9 Cancer video request
Chase Away K9 Cancer will be producing a video for this year’s Master National event. If you have a dog who has been affected by cancer and would like to be included in the video
Order Your Master National Training Birds
Training Birds are available for 2012 Master National from Buettner Farms. Price: $13.50 ducks and $14.50 rooster pheasants Please put in your orders before Wed Oct 10th by either calling/texting Kiley Buettner at 605 351
Get Well Wishes
The Master National Retriever Club wishes Jeannie Ferguson, of Tallahassee, FL a speedy recovery. We hear from MNRC Vice President Sam Fergusonthat Jeannie is doing extremely well since her surgery and is making great progress
MNRC Board Welcomes Jimmy Hughes as new Treasurer
At the end of June, Tim Buck notified the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, with sincere regret, that it was necessary for him to resign as Treasurer of the MNRC. The Board would like to
Meet Your Judges (2012)
Region 1 – South Carolina Michelle Love Region 1 – North Carolina Sidney H. Williams Region 2 – Wisconsin Carol Hynes Region 2 – Wisconsin Rich Pika Region 3 – Texas Bill Teague Region 3
Request To Retire A Master National Dog
If your dog has been a participant of the Master National event and he is retiring from Master National competition, we would like to include him in our Retiring Dogs video. This video is created
Get Well Wishes!
Good news from Georgia, Charter Member and former Master National President, Ray Muth is back home in Wisconsin. Ray was doing well enough to make the trip and has begun eating on his own. Gloria
2012 Master National Photographer
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the selection of Mark L. Atwater of UpClose Photo as the Official Photographer for the 2012 Master National Oct. 18-28th in Greensboro, Alabama. Mark’s retriever photography
2012 Master National Accommodations
Even if you haven’t officially qualified for the 2012 MN, the Board is suggesting you make your hotel reservations early! Hotel rooms will fill up fast! Black Warrior Retriever Club: Where To Stay For private
Remembering Larry Buettner
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, the Board of Directors would like to express their sympathy to the family and friends of Larry Buettner. Larry died on March 25that his farm near Webb,
2012 Master National Update
The MNRC Board of Directors has voted to add a fourth flight to the 2012 Master National event. Two previous Master National judges have been selected from Regions 2 and 4. Rich Pyka of Wisconsin
MNRC Hall of Fame Qualifiers
The complete list of Master National Hall of Fame qualifiers has been updated. Please check your retriever’s information carefully, as this is the list we will use to create the Hall of Fame banner displayed
Alabama State Cattle Ranch – February 2012
At the February MNRC Board of Directors meeting in Demopolis, Jeannie Ferguson snapped some pictures to give us an idea of the terrain we can expect at the 2012 Master National. Keep in mind this
Master National Winter Newsletter 2012
The Winter edition of the Master National Retriever Club Newsletter has been posted. Updates will be created as more information about the 2012 Master National event becomes available.
2012 Master National To Begin One Day Early
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE MNRC: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2012 Master National event will begin one day earlier. Events will start on Thursday, Oct. 18th and run through Sunday Oct. 28th. The actual test will
Message From The 2012 President
Welcome Well everybody, now that I am President of the Master National Retriever Club I would like to say how fortunate I am to hold this position during the time of many successful achievements of
Letter from Past President John Marchica
My Dear Friends Well the time has come for me to step down as President of the Master National RC 2011 and pass the helm over to the 2012 President John Blackbird. But before I
2011 Master National Videos
Be sure to watch the 2010 MN Hall of Fame Inductees, the 2011 MN Retired Dogs and the Tribute to Frankie Prendergast videos now available online! Just go to the Master National Video page for
Alabama State Cattle Ranch 2012
2012 Master National Hunt Test Chairman Read Holland sent us a few pictures to give us an idea of the terrain we can expect next year. Keep in mind there is a great deal of
AKC Changes To HUNT TEST RULES
On Nov. 7, 2011 the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club approved revisions and changes to Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. These changes represent Judges’ Eligibility and Approval, Honoring, Walk Ups, Marking and Memory
