Take a look at some photos taken in December of the H. Cooper Black Field Trail and Recreation Area in Cheraw, South Carolina. The 2015 Master National will be hosted by The Cooper River, Neuse &
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Survey on MNRC Growth Strategies
Dear Master National Handlers and Member Clubs, The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors handed out almost a 1,000 copies of the Growth Strategies Survey at the Master National. To date we have received
Notice: Proposals for the 2016 Master National
Notice to all MNRC Members: Please be sure your clubs are aware that Proposals for the 2016 Master National are due by January 15, 2015. Clubs in Region 2 can submit their proposals to become
2014 Women Challenge Trophy New Inductees
Congratulations to the newly qualified Women Challenge Trophy winners from the 2014 event. This list only reflects new dog/handler combinations. Some of these women handlers were previously inducted as winners but with a different dog.
2014 Handlers Pin
Good News from Secretary Elaine Goodner. The Handlers Pins have arrived and will be mailed to those who sent in their IOUs. If you are haven’t contacted Elaine, be sure to send your slips to
Delegate Voting for the 2014 Proposed Amendment
The vote for the Proposed MNRC Constitution/By-Laws Amendment Voting took place at the MNRC Annual Meeting on October 10, 2014. Total votes cast 102 2/3 majority of 102 = 68 votes to pass. Tally= 17
Special Offer: Master National Coffee Deal
A Master National Retriever Club Coffee Deal you can’t resist! The remaining Black Dog Coffee Traders coffee MUST BE SOLD. Special Offer: $8 per package plus postage. Contact our ‘store guru’ Pam Bunnell at 541-430-2192
Thursday Oct. 16
Thursday tests and Frankie’s party…
2014 Workers’ Appreciation Party
Thank you to our generous sponsors and to the many volunteers who make this event happen!
2014 Test Diagrams: Corner, Eucalyptus, Clays, Puck, Speed Bump
2014 Test Diagrams: Donut, Lakeside, Valley, Rifle
2015 Master National Judges
At the MNRC Annual Meeting on Oct. 10th, the MNRC Member Clubs elected the following slate of Judges for the 2015 Master National event to be held in Cheraw/Hartsville, South Carolina October 15-25. Region 1 Martin
Day 1: Saturday 2014
Competition began on Saturday October 11th at 8am. Each flight began with dog #128!
2014 Test Diagrams: Donut, Corner, Valley, Rifle and Lakeside
2014 Test Diagrams: Corner, Eucalyptus, Clays, Puck, Speed Bump
Friday October 10 2014
Friday activities included Bitch Check, Registration, Handler’s meeting and instructions from the judges, as well as the MNRC annual meeting. Here’s a look at some of the action.
Master National Thursday 2014
The quest for a plate & ribbon began on Thursday with Opening Ceremonies, a Handler’s Banquet, and Live Auction! Let the fun begin.
Setup Week Tuesday & Wednesday 2014
What a great job judges and volunteers did setting the tests up in brilliant sunshine and 90 degree heat. Be sure to say thanks when you see them!
2014 Setup Week
Let the fun begin. Welcome to the 2014 Master National at Clear Creek Sports Club in Corning California. As you can see the Judges and MNRC Board of Directors are already busy getting the tests
Important Notice/Change: Training Property Draw
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE MARIN RETRIEVER CLUB regarding the Master National Training Property Draw: Friday, Oct. 3 All participants in training groups must come to the first training draw and sign a waiver. Every handler
UPDATE: Master National Training Property Draw
Marin Retriever Club would like to remind everyone that the FIRST DRAW for training properties will be Friday night October 3rd, at 6 p.m. at the Marin Retriever Club Tent on the test grounds. This
Handler Jackets from Marin Retriever Club
The Marin Retriever Club, our 2014 Host Club, is now offering Golden Lake Handler Jackets for sale with the Marin Retriever Club Commemorative 2014 logo embroidered onto the left chest! Golden Lake has several different
2014 Delegate/Proxy Form
2014 Master National Retriever Club Delegate/Proxy Form Use this half of the form ONLY if your club wishes to CHANGE its Delegate for the Annual Meeting Mail to: Elaine Goodner, 2817 Duell Ave., Medford, OR
2014 Master National Emergency Contact List
Handlers: For your convenience, a list of local emergency contact phone numbers has been assembled. We hope you won’t need to use these, but just in case keep them handy. Thank you to Gloria Mundell
2014 Master National Photographer Schedule
Allison Sutton of Legend Photography, Texas will be this year’s Master National photographer. Allison will schedule Private Sessions for handlers beginning Oct. 8, 2014 and ending on Oct. 14, 2014. Photos will also be
Club Notice: MNRC Annual Meeting
To the membership: The following letter and documents were mailed to all Master National Clubs regarding the 2014 Annual Meeting. If you have any questions or comments please contact MNRC Secretary Elaine Goodner. Thank you.
Master National welcomes three new clubs
The Master National Retriever Club would like to welcome three new clubs to the organization. All tests presented by these clubs will count toward the 2022 Master National Qualifying year. New to the list of
Video Tribute: Cancer Survivor Dogs & Dogs We Have Lost
Once again Cera Reusser will be composing a “Chase Away K-9 Cancer” video tribute to the dogs we have lost to cancer. This year Cera is pleased to also feature dogs who have survived a
2014 Master National judge change
To all MNRC stakeholders There has been a change in one of the Judges for the 2014 Master National. William (Bill) Blochowiak of Meeker, OK is replacing Lynn Morrison. Allyn Foster and Bill Blochowiak will
2014 Master National Premium & Entry Form
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that its Entry System for the 2014 Master National event in Corning, California is now live! We would like to thank Hunt Test Secretary Frank &
Marin Retriever Club BBQ & Raffle Tickets
Marin Retriever Club will be hosting a pulled pork BBQ dinner Saturday night, October 11th, starting at 5 pm. That’s right – opening day evening! So stay all day watching the first series, then let
2014 Master National Schedule of Events
2014 Master National Schedule of Events: This is a tentative schedule. Watch for postings at the Event headquarters or on the Master National website and Social Media on Facebook and Twitter. THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2014
2014 MN Training Birds & Hunting Regulations
News from the 2014 Host Club: Marin Retriever Club TRAINING BIRDS All training birds MUST be pre-ordered to ensure an adequate number of birds are raised for the event and for pre-national training. Please email
Meet Your Judges (2014)
Region 1 – Pennsylvania Megan Baker It all started with Dalmatians competing in obedience and agility in the late 80’s. After training with many retriever friends, I decided to try a Golden Retriever in 1991.