Congratulations to Greg Johnson of Marshfield, Missouri on his appointment to the Board of Directors as our new Master National Treasurer. His background and skills positions him well to take over the duties of Master
Board News
Deadline Nears For MNRC Board Nominations
Attention: This notice has been emailed to all MNRC Member Clubs. Please contact your club if you would like to make a nomination. Notice of deadlines for nomination of board members and new business items
Meet Your Judges (2026)
Region 1 – Maryland Jeff Coats First, I would like to thank the Master National Retriever Club for the privilege and honor of judging the 2026 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. I would also like to thank
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome the Swan Lake Retriever Club as a new member club. Congratulations and thank you to officers Eric Teson, Jason Zerrer and Sue George for their support. The
MNRC Updates Mission Statement
During the Winter Board Meeting in February the Board of Directors updated the Mission Statement for the Master National Retriever Club. The reason for this is to reflect today’s retriever community and the hunt test
Notice to MNRC Member Clubs
Dear Member Clubs and Delegates, In accordance with Article XI, Section 3, we are posting the results of the 2025 Vote as verified by the Vote Tabulation Committee; Jeff Bundy, Mike Woodbury, and Charles Pugh. As
New Corporate Sponsor Liaison Appointed
The MNRC Board has appointed Yolanda Buchman as the new CSL. Yolanda served on the 2025 Host Committee and was a part of the Sheriff’s Posse. Yolanda replaces Michelle Love, who after 10 years of
Board Appoints New Hunt Test Secretary
Congratulations to Nicole Boettger of Celeste, Texas on her appointment to the Baord of Directors as our new Master National Hunt Test Secretary. Her background and skills positions her well to take over the duties
MNRC Foundation Names Handler of the Year
The MNRC Foundation is pleased to announce that Ronnie Lee of Louisville, MS, has been selected as the 2024 Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year. As a longtime participant in AKC Hunt Tests and
Last Call: Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
The deadline to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award is November 30, 2024. It’s just a couple of weeks away so now’s the time to think about handlers
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Mike Woodbury of Texas. The Board of Directors has appointed Mike the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Charles Pugh. Charles has moved to the Vice President of Region 3.
Region 1 Elects New Director
Congratulation to Jeffrey Henderson newly elected to the Board of Directors representing Region 1. Former Region 1 Director Robby Griffin did not seek re-election. MNRC thanks Robby for his years of dedicated service to the
MNRC Letter of Explanation
MASTER NATIONAL RETRIEVER CLUB MNRC Club Members, The Master National Board of Directors (BOD) would like to provide some clarity to the ballots that have been sent to your club. As you recall, previous correspondence
Proposed Bylaws Changes
To Master National Clubs and the Master National Community Purpose of this letter is help explain and give context to the ballot proposals that will require bylaws revisions being sent to all member clubs. It
Former MNRC President, Bill Blochowiak Dies
The Master National Retriever Club expresses its condolences on the loss of the 2005 Master National President Bill Blochowiak of Meeker, Oklahoma. Bill passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at the age of 79.
Master National welcomes new clubs
The Master National Retriever Club would like to welcome two 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
Important Information Regarding MNRC By-Laws
To: MNRC Clubs and MNRC Community Greetings We, the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, are communicating an update on Boards activities with the member clubs and retriever community. Our intention is that this
Attention Hunt Test Club Secretaries:
If you are no longer using printed catalogs in your hunt test events please remember to send the Master National Retriever Club an electronic version of your event catalog. All you need to do is
Longtime MNRC Handler Fay Norwood Dies
The MNRC community is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime MNRC owner-handler Fay Norwood of Tennessee. Fay Council Norwood, 91, died peacefully at home, with her beloved dog, Sonny, at her side, on
Region IV Appoints New Director
Meet Annette T. Pacheco the newest addition to the Master National Board of Directors. Annette will serve as Region 4 Director, replacing Patty Polish who now becomes the Region IV Vice President. Former Vice President
MNRC Pays Tribute to Bill Truman Teague
With the cancellation of the Master National Opening Banquet, some of the presentations that would have been made there were missed. The presentations were made LIVE on the MNRC Facebook page on Thursday, September 30th
Lynn Barton Receives Award for Years of Service
Lynn Bibb Barton of West Memphis, Arkansas received the Master National Retriever Club Distinguished Service award at the 2021 event in McCall Idaho. 2021 MNRC President Keith Winch presented the Distinguished Service Award to Lynn
MNRC Foundation Unveils Handler’s Pin
On behalf of Bill Teague, Founder and President of the Master National Retriever Club Foundation, Lynn Teague delivered this report to the MNRC Community at the opening of the 2021 event in McCall, Idaho. Lynn
MNRC Foundation Names Frank Barton, Humanitarian Award Winner
Frank Barton of West Memphis, Arkansas is the recipient of the 2020 MNRC Foundation Humanitarian Sportsman Recognition. On behalf of former Foundation President Bill Teague, the award was presented to Frank by Lynn Teague at
AKC Retriever Advisory Committee Report
AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) September 18, 2021 On behalf of this committee, I would like to express our thanks to the MNRC and the American Kennel Club for the opportunity to make this report. It is the responsibility of the RHT Advisory Committee to provide input to the AKC Performance Events Department with regard to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations.
Master National Retriever Club Foundation Report
Master National Retriever Club Foundation (MNRCF, Foundation) Report on status of Foundation to MNRC Delegates & Members September 29, 2021 McCall, Idaho This report is humbly presented in lasting memory of Bill T. Teague. As
AKC Report for the 2021 Annual MNRC Meeting
September 17, 2021 MNRC Member Clubs, Delegates & Participants Re: AKC Report for the 2021 Annual MNRC Meeting With the decision of the MNRC Board not to hold the normal meeting due to COVID I
Online Store Only, Deadline for Ordering for Pick Up Nears
A reminder, that the Master National Store will ONLINE only this year. There will Not be a store setup onsite in Idaho. The deadline for ordering to be able to pick up at the event
Judges Continue To Set Up MN Tests
The Master National Board of Directors are assembled, and the judges have arrived. The first Property Draw has taken place. Time to get the tests designed and time for handlers to do some pre-Master National
New This Year: 54 Card Raffle
MASTER NATIONAL RETRIEVER CLUB *****New for 2021***** Price of a Raffle Card is $20 cash Only 378 chances to Win 54 cards available at each Flight GO TO ANOTHER FLIGHT AND BUY MORE! Each Flight
Important Notice About Master National Social Events
As I’m sure you are, the Master National Board of Directors has been closely monitoring the number of Covid cases across the US. Cases of Covid-19, especially the Delta Variant, are rising with numbers approaching
Just a Few Days Left to Pre-Order Host Club Shirts
Treasure Valley Hunting Retriever Club, the Host Club of this year’s Master National has set up a website for pre-orders of merchandise. Pre-Order Today Pre-orders will be taken only until September 1, 2021. Only a
Deadline Set For 2022 AKC Advanced Judges Seminar Grants
Attention MNRC Clubs: The Deadline to submit an Application for an AKC Advanced Judges Seminar Grant for 2022 is October 1, 2021. Grant amounts will range from $500 to $1000 based upon the fee AKC
MNRC Dues Emailed to Clubs
A notice for the 2022 Master National Retriever Club dues were sent via email to all member clubs’ Contacts and Delegates of record . Please remind your club to check their email! Clubs wishing to
AKC Hunt Test Advisory Committee Makes New Appointment
The American Kennel Club Hunt Test Advisory Committee is pleased to announce a new appointments to its group. Robert (Bob) Montler of Pennsylvania has agreed to serve in this volunteer position. Doug Ljungren, AKC Executive