Host Club Chair Dr. Beckey Malphus is reporting that all is well in Thomasville. She says the property owners of this year’s event are working hard to keep their grounds ready for the event October
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Results for the 6/8 Proposal
The vote for the Proposal 3, the 6/8 Model has ended. Proposal 3 failed by a vote of 40 For and 60 Against. Results were verified by Treasurer Jimmy Hughesand Secretary Dede Patterson.
MNRC Board Appoints New Region IV Director
A new Region IV Director has been appointed by the Master National Board of Directors. Ed Ryska of Petaluma, California will replace Annette T. Pacheco as she becomes the new Region IV Vice President. Welcome
Former Master National Judge, Longtime Handler, Veteran dies
May 21, 1947 – August 23, 1923 Former Master National judge and longtime retriever handler, Jim Morris died in Gresham, Oregon on August 23, 2023. Jim was 76 years old. Jim started running, judging, and
Running Order – 2023
The Running Order for the 2023 Master National is complete. Dogs to the line, Friday, October 27th, Flight locations to be posted via Text Msg and MNRC website and on Social Media.
MNRC Appoints New Region IV Vice President
Annette T. Pacheco of Roseburg, Oregon has been appointed in a unanamous decision, to the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors as Vice President for Region IV. Annette fills the vacancy left by Vice
Results for Proposal 2 Split Model
The vote for the Proposal 2 Split Model has ended. Proposal 2 failed by a vote of 48 For and 54 Against. Results were verified by Treasurer Jimmy Hughes and Secretary Dede Patterson.
2023 Master National Flights
Note: Please contact Event Secretary Frank Barton at fbarton@bartonpowersports.com to report an error. Here are the Flight Draws for the 2023 Master National event.
Final Call: Hall of Fame and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2022, you are eligible for the 2022 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2023 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Thomasville, Georgia. If you are Retiring
Entries Close at 1,220
Entries for the 2023 Master National event closed on Friday, August 11, at 6:00 PM CDT. The 2023 Master National event closed with 1,220 entries. View of list of Retrievers Entered into the 2023 Event.
MN Community Remembers Sept. 11
The anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center , the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field can bring back so many memories to those in the Master National community. Almost 3,000 people were killed
Results for Proposal 1 Qualifier Model
The vote for the Proposal 1 Qualifier Model has ended. Proposal 1 failed by a vote of 37 For and 73 Against. Results were verified by Treasurer Jimmy Hughes and Secretary Dede Patterson.
Entered Dogs – 2023
This list will be regularly updated.
2023 Master National Chief Marshal Update
This year’s event is perfectly named by the local Host Clubs as Master National Under the Oaks in beautiful Thomasville, GA. GroundsThe properties we will be using for this year’s event are simply amazing. The
Become A Sponsor — See Your Name in the 2023 MNRC Catalog
Show your support of the Master National Retriever Club and see your name in our 2023 Event Catalog. The deadline for catalog ads is fast approaching so act now. If you would like to become
Test and Set-Up- Dogs Needed for 2023 Thomasville Event
The Master National is looking for Test Dogs for Thomasville. Retrievers should be doing Master level work or above and must be able to run all six series at the event, October 27 – November
Qualifier List for 2023 Master National
A new list of qualifiers for the 2023 event has been posted. There are 1,492 retrievers qualified to enter the 2023 Master National as of July 31, 2023. The 2023 Qualifying Year will end on
Call for Hall of Fame and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2022, you are eligible for the 2022 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2023 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Thomasville, Georgia. If you are Retiring
Host Clubs Unveil Event Duck Call
2023 Master National Event co-hosts Tallahassee Hunting Retriever Club and Wiregrass Hunting Retriever Club of Georgia have been working diligently to make this event very special. They are looking forward to sharing some good Southern
Third Request for a Special Meeting Additional Proposal
The email sent to the Member Clubs on 7/22/2023 is a 3rd request for a Special Meeting by a group of Member Clubs. The purpose of the 6/8 Proposal #3 is to provide a way to
Second Request for a Special Meeting Additional Proposal
The calling of a Special Meeting is to vote on the proposal presented. All Member Clubs in good standing are eligible to vote for any and all Special Meeting proposals regardless of how they have voted
Request For A Special Meeting
This document and the Request for A Special Meeting has been Emailed to all MNRC Club delegates of record by Secretary Dede Patterson. A request for a Special Meeting of the Master National Retriever Club
Attention: MNRC Member Clubs
Master National Retriever Secretary Dede Patterson wants to be sure all Member Clubs are current with the names of the Club Contact and Delegate. Especially this year, when Clubs will be voting on new Proposals,
TO: The Master National Retriever Club Membership
FROM: Master National Board of Directors Currently there are two proposals presented for vote. The Qualifer proposal was sponsored by Brazosport Retriever Club and was the first proposal submitted. The Split proposal was sponsored by
Elizabeth “Betsy” Fritz
March 4, 1950 ~ July 7, 2023 2023 has proven to be a year of loss for the Master National community. We have just received word that Master National handler Betsy Fritz, 73, passed away suddenly at
Meet Your Judges (2023)
Region 1 – North Carolina Karl Blackwell First and foremost, thank you for allowing me to judge the 2023 Master National. I am truly grateful for the opportunity. I purchased my first lab (Kadie) in
Video: Master National Qualifier Model
Watch a video presentation of the current Master National Qualifier Model presented by President Keith Maready, Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton and 2023 Chief Marshal Chuck Strange.
Master National Qualifier and National Event Model
Last month the MNRC board shared with our members clubs an idea to change the qualifying process for the Master National annual event. After initially showing the concept of the event we heard back from
Reminder: Change to the Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting Tests
October 2022To: All Clubs Licensed to Host Retriever Hunting TestsSubject: Consistent Clarifications for Amateur and Blind Retrieves This is to inform your club of an upcoming change to the Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting
Important Message from the MNRC President
Note: This letter has been emailed to all MNRC Member Clubs To: Master National Retriever Club Membership All have recently received information regarding potential changes in the structure of the annual testing event. That information
Preview of the 2023 Master National Properties
MNRC President Keith Maready and a few members of the Board of Directors plus members of the Tallahassee and Wire Grass Retriever Clubs (our host clubs) took a tour of the properties to be used
2024 Master National To Be Held in Kentucky
The Master National Board of Directors is excited to announce that the Bourbon Hills Retriever Club has been chosen to be the host club for the 2024 Master National Event. The event will be held
Foundation Announces 2022 Handlers of the Year Awards
The Master National Retriever Club Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of co-recipients of the 2022 Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award. The two recipients are Mr. Jim Windham
Beloved MNRC Friend James ‘Doc’ Wonnell Dies
It’s with heavy hearts that the Master National Board of Directors shares news on the loss of another MNRC patriarch and dear friend to many. James (Doc) Wonnell (83) passed away peacefully on Sunday, March
2023 Master National Hotels and Accommodations
Host Hotel: Hampton Inn1950 Georgia 122Thomasville, GA 31757O: (229) 227-0040F: (229) 227-006 In addition to the Thomasville hotels, there are a number of rentals listed on airbnb and VRBO Please check with the individual hotels
Judges Selected for 2023 Master National
The 2023 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held October 26 – November 5 in Thomasville, Georgia. Below are the judges selected by the Board of Directors at the
