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.
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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
Updated: MNRC Club Membership List
The Master National Retriever Club Membership list for the 2022-2023 has just been updated. If your club is not listed please contact MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson to inquire as to their status. New Club Membership
The Master National 2023 Properties
Under The Oaks In Thomasville Take a look at some of the property slated for the 2023 event in the Thomasville and Boston Georgia area. Thank you Host Committee Hunt Test Chair Dr. Becky Malphus
2022 Annual Meeting
Master National Retriever Club, September 29,2022 Roseburg, Oregon Meeting called to order by President Mike Collson 2:02 PST 1. Minutes of 2021 approved as presented 1. 2021 MNRC Annual Financials see attached document presented by
MNRC Apppoints New Region 1 Director
Robby Griffin of Louisburg, North Carolina has been appointed to the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors as Director for Region 1. Keith fills the vacancy left by Director Laurice Williams as he becomes
Last Call for Handler of the Year, Humanitarian Sportsman Recognition
MNRC Foundation Award Nominations are now open. Deadline is November 30, 2022 All nominations should be sent to: Hard copies must be mailed to MNRCF, Jimmy Hughes, P.O. Box 444, Columbia, TN 38402.E-mails sent to
Meet the New 2022 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2022 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! These retrievers have successfully Qualified at three Master National events. New Hall of Fame retrievers will have their names added to the MNRC Hall of Fame
2022 AKC Hunt Test Advisory Committee Report
RHTAC Chairman Jack D. Combs delivered the 2022 Advisory Committee Report at the MNRC Annual Meeting on October 6, in Roseburg, Oregon.
Shout Out to 2022 Set-Up Dogs
Thank you to the members of the Umpqua Valley Retriever Club and especially Co-Chair and setup dog coordinator Toni Bamford. We appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into this. You allowed the judges
Beloved MNRC Member Dies in Car Crash
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club we extend our deepest sympathies to Jace Tramontin and family on the sudden passing of his wife Denise A. Tramontin of Iron, Minnesota. Having just returned from
’22 Master National Award Winners
In recognition of her strong commitment to the success of the Master National Hunt test the Clayton Crawford Award was given to Hunt Test Chair, Annette Pacheco, of Roseburg, Oregon. Master National Plates were given
Welcome To the 2023 Master National
President’s Message To Our Master National Family Grace my black lab youngster, Eli my yellow lab 2023 MN prospect, my wife Wendy and I reside on the coast of eastern NC. It has been an
