The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank the Swamp Dog Club, Inc. of Pennsylvania for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2015. The dinner is scheduled for
Board News
Chase Away K9 Cancer Video Tribute
Calling Master National Handlers! Anyone who would like to be included in the Chase Away K-9 Tribute Video is welcome to submit a photo of their dog. Dogs that have been lost to cancer and
Important Notice about the Master National Merchandise Store online
Please Note that the Online store will be closed from September 12th until December 1st, 2015 to allow our ‘expert’ store ladies Pam Bunnell and Terry Elliott time to get everything ready for the 2015 Master National event in Cheraw,
Important Notice to Handlers: Vaccine Recommendations
Due to the close contact of the dogs and the recent outbreak of Canine Influenza in various parts of the country, the following vaccinations are recommended for participants in the 2015 Master National: Canine Influenza
2015 Master National Training Birds
Robbie Davis, Drakes and Hens, Inc., is the bird supplier for the 2015 Master National. While all birds at the event will be mallard drakes or rooster pheasants, training birds may be ordered as either sex
Worker's Appreciation Dinner
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank the Del Bay Retriever Club for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2015. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday,
Welcome to new member club Blue Bonnet Retriever Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome a new Retriever Clubs to our membership. The Blue Bonnet Retriever Club of Anderson, Texas is new member club of the Master National Retriever Club. The president of Blue Bonnet
Enter the 2015 Master National
Entries are now open for the 2015 Master National event Oct. 15-25, Cheraw, South Carolina. Entries will be accepted via the Master National online Entry System only. The entry system can be accessed through the
MNRC Launches Master National Store Online
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the launch of a new Master National Merchandise Store online! Select items with the Master National logo are now available for sale on the website. Our
The Impact of the Master National on AKC Weekend Hunt Tests
Retriever Results has just published a report on the impact of the Master National event on the hunt test community. Josephine Ottman & Russell Iuliano of Retriever Results used their extensive database to try to
Results: HOF Exemption passes; '6 of 8' fails
Proposed By-Laws Changes The Hall Of Fame Exemption proposed by the MN Board of Directors, that exempts Hall of Fame retrievers (MNH title holders) from having to re-qualify for the Master National each year has passed.
2015 Master National Schedule of Events
Please Note: This is a tentative schedule, Watch for updates at the Event Headquarters or on MasterNational.com THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2015 DeLoach Center at Coker College, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville SC · 5:30pm – Opening ceremonies ·
Master National Workers' Party
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank Lynn Yelton and the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2015. What a great
Looking for a Place to Stay @ 2015 Master National?
Hotel Accommodations Hartsville, SC – approx. 25-30 minutes Fairfield Inn – ** MNRC Headquarters**** 200 South 4th Street Hartsville, SC 29550 843-332-9898 Quality Inn 903 South Fifth Street Hartsville, SC 29550 843-383-0110 Landmark Inn 1301
Club Reminder: Voting Deadline June 5
May 5, 2015 A reminder to all Master National Clubs. Master National Secretary Elaine Goodner reports that to date she has received only 50 ballots from a total of 177 Master National Clubs. The Deadline
Mark Atwater Returns as 2015 MN Photographer
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that Mark Atwater of Upclose Photo will be the Official Photographer for the 2015 Master National in Cheraw, S.C. October 15-25th. Most of you know Mark
Welcome: North Mississippi Amateur and Golden Retriever Club of Greater LA
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome two new Retriever Clubs to our membership. The North Mississippi Amateur Retriever Club and the Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles have become new member
Master National reports feedback from Strategy Inquiry
From Master National President Sam Ferguson As a part of its ongoing planning process, the MNRC recently requested feedback and comments – from both our member clubs and individual participants – in the 2014 event
Attention Master National Clubs: Voting
A Message from the Master National Secretary: If you are a Master National Contact or Delegate and have not received ballots for the 2 proposals being submitted to the Master National membership, please contact me
Important Notice to MNRC Clubs: Proposed By-Law Changes
All Master National Retriever Club contacts and delegates have been emailed information about two proposed changes to the MNRC By-Laws. One proposal made by the MNRC Board of Directors and supported by several clubs has
Proposed Change : Exemption of HOF Dogs from Annual Re-Qualifying
Proposed By-Law Change for Hall of Fame Qualifying Exemption Exemption of Hall of Fame Dogs from Annual Re-Qualifying SECTION 3 Number of Contestants, Eligibility and Entry Fee (a) Contestants shall be limited to the following:
Exemption of Hall Of Fame Dogs from Annual Re-Qualification
Exemption of Hall Of Fame Dogs from Annual Re-Qualification Purpose of the Amendment: A dog passing its 3rd Master National and earning Hall of Fame status has proven that it belongs in the annual event and
Proposed Change: Revisions to Qualifying Standards (6 of 8)
Change to Article IX MNRC ByLaws OLD: ARTICLE IX THE MASTER NATIONAL HUNTING RETRIEVER TEST SECTION 3. Number of Contestants, Eligibility and Entry Fees (a) Contestants shall be limited to the following: (1) Qualifying dogs
Proposal for Revised Qualifications (6 of 8)
Proposal for an Master National Retriever Club By-Law Change I am writing on behalf of the Western New York Retriever Club as we would like to submit a proposal for an additional strategy to be submitted
Clarification: Proposals to revise qualifying standards for MN
Answers from Tammy Adsitt, Western New York RC, author of the proposal to Revise Qualifying Standards for the Master National Event. Two questions have been cropping up in conversations about the proposal and Tammy answers
Master National 'Hat Survey'
News from the Master National Event Store MNRC Store Managers Pam Bunnell & Terri Elliot decided this year to do a hat survey of the hat-wearing folks to see what would be a good choice to
Important Notice from the AKC: RHT Entry Process
March 17, 2015 To: All Clubs Licensed to Hold Retriever Hunting Tests This communication is to inform your club that there have been four changes to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. Specifically, clubs that limit
2015 First-Time Hall of Fame Qualifiers
Here is a list of the new Hall of Fame Qualifiers from the 2015 Master National. Congratulations to all of these wonderful retrievers! We would like to include your retriever in our Master National Hall of Fame Inductee video.
2015 Winter Board Meeting
The Board of Directors meeting was held Feb. 7 & 8, 2015 in Hartsville, South Carolina. In attendance was MNRC President Sam Ferguson, Past President Janet Wood, Secretary Elaine Goodner, Treasurer Jimmy Hughes, Region 1
Tommy Fairchild dies
Tommy Lerue Fairchild July 16, 1951 – January 25, 2015 The Master National community has lost a dear friend and supporter. Tommy Lerue Fairchild, 63, of Estill Springs, MS. passed away January 25, 2015 at
Central Minnesota Retriever Club Advanced Judges' Seminar
Congratulations to the Central Minnesota Retriever Club on being the Region 2 recipient of the Master National Retriever Club seminar grant. Their AKC Retriever Hunt Test Advanced Judges’ Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 18
Waterloo Amateur RC Advanced Judges' Seminar
The Waterloo Amateur Retriever Club will hold a judges seminar on May 16-17, 2015. Format: The two-day seminar includes one-half day spent indoors and one and a half-day spent outdoors developing and running tests. (Participants
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
