The Master National Community will be treated to a very special guest at this year’s Handler’s Banquet. Recording artist Candice Glover, Winner of American Idol Season 12, will perform the National Anthem at the Master National
Board News
South Carolina Flooding Update
TRAFFIC ALERT: As you know South Carolina has experienced unprecedented rain and flooding. While reports from Cooper Black are all good there are a number of roads in SC, south of Cheraw, that have been
MNRC Thanks 2015 Event Sponsors
As the 2015 Master National event begins to get under way, the Master National Board of Directors would like to thank it sponsors for their generous contributions. While we highlight our Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Notice of 2015 Master National Annual Meeting
Please Note: This is a notice to the general membership. All of the documents mentioned here have already been emailed to all Master National Clubs. The Master National Retriever Club’s Annual meeting will take
Pre-Master National training draw set
The draw for pre-Master National training grounds will be held at the Club House at the H. Cooper Black on Saturday, October 10th at 4 p.m. and again on Tuesday, October 13th at 6 p.m. The
MNRC Proposed By Law Change
PLEASE NOTE: This Bylaw proposal does not change the eligibility requirements to judge a Master National, only the final selection process. The Master National Retriever Club’s Board of Directors proposes the attached change to the ByLaws. This
2016 Slate of Judges by Region
Here is the slate of Proposed Judges for the 2016 Master National event at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area near St. Louis. The ballots and lists of judges by region have been emailed to each
QR Code created for Master National CallBacks
What is a QR Code and why do we need one? A QR code is a simple machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing URLs or other
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) new member of MNRC
The Board of Directors would like to welcome The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) as a new member of the Master National Retriever Club. We are happy to have this breed club aboard
Donations to the Worker's Appreciation Dinner 2015
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
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