The vote tally of 2016 Proposal to Change Passing Margin from Two Thirds to Fifty Percent Plus One (50%+1) is complete. 58 ballots cast out of 178 member clubs constitutes a quorum. YES votes did
Board News
Seeking Volunteer For K-9 Cancer Fundraiser
We are seeking a volunteer to take charge of the K-9 Cancer Fundraiser held at the 2016 Master National event. The responsibilities for the “ambassador” for Chase Away K-9 Cancer are: Communicate with Cera on
Garmin Joins as MNRC Platinum Sponsor
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that Garmin has joined our team as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2016 Master National event. Thank you Garmin and welcome aboard! If your company is
MNRC Store Announces Special Jewelry Sale
A special Master National jewelry piece has been commissioned and custom designed especially for the Master National Retriever Club Event Store. It comes in your choice of a stunning necklace or a bangle bracelet. You
Announcing: Master National Donors List
If you would like to become a Master National Donor for the 2016 event please contact CSLs Michelle Love or Rex Gibson with your donation. Donors receive mention in the 2016 Master National catalog and a
New Sponsors Join MNRC Team
Congratulations to SportDOG brand on becoming a GOLD Level Sponsor of the 2016 Master National. Also welcome to Mom’s Gourmet our new Bronze Level Sponsor this year! It’s great to have you on board. And announcing our NEW
Attention MNRC Club Secretaries
Just a reminder to please send your marked hunt test catalogue to MNRC Hunt Test Chair Frank Barton. Please mail a catalogue to this address: MNRC Hunt Test Chair Frank Barton 1901-2 East Service Rd.
2016 Master National Judges
With just over three months until the 2016 Master National, it’s time to become familiar with the judges the MNRC Clubs have selected for this year’s event. Take a look at the impressive backgrounds from
2016-2017 MNRC Dues Emailed to Clubs
Notice for 2016-17 Master National Retriever Club dues were sent via email to all member clubs’ Contacts and Delegates of record on June 1, 2016. The $50 dues are due by August 1, 2016 and should be
Attention Clubs: Raffle Donations Needed
Calling all MNRC Clubs! Would your club like to donate one item to be placed into a Regional Basket for the 2016 MNRC Auction? Each Region is going to assemble a basket that will be
AKC Outlines Four Changes to Hunt Test Regulations
In an email dated May 16,2016 the American Kennel Club notified all Clubs sanctioned to hold Hunting Retriever Tests, of four changes to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. Performance Events Department May 16, 2016 NOTE: TIME
Change in MNRC Event Qualifier Tracking
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club voted on May 11, 2016 to track qualifiers for the 2016 and future events within the framework of the MNRC organization. This change follows a
Attention Member Clubs & Delegates: Proposed By-Laws Change
All Master National Retriever Club Contacts and Delegates should have received two documents along with a ballot regarding proposed by-laws change for 2016. Please review these proposed by law changes with your membership and return the ballot
2016 Master National Hotels & RV Parks
25th Anniversary 2016 Master National Greater St. Louis Sept. 29-Oct. 9 August A. Busch Sr. Memorial CA is located in Weldon Spring, MO Hotel Accommodations ***O’Fallon, MO Please Note: Check with each hotel on their dog friendly policy.
2015 MNRCF selects Handler of the Year
The Master National Retriever Club Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2015 Handler of the Year Award. Ken Vidrine successfully met the criteria for the first annual Bill T. Teague Handler of
New National Retriever Club wins AKC recognition
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, the Board of Directors would like to Congratulate the independent Master Amateur Retriever Club on receiving recognition and approval from the American Kennel Club as the newest
2016 Master National Ceremonies to be held at Purina Farms
The Dardenne Retriever Club announced that the 2016 Master National Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. The activities will take place at the Purina Event Center and the
MNRC names new Corporate Sponsor Liasions
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the appointment of two new leaders for the Corporate Sponsor Program. Appointments include Michelle Love from the Carolinas and Rex Gibson from Katy, Texas. Michelle and Rex have accepted
2015 Proposal for By Law Change on Judging Selection
Here is the Club by Club vote on the proposal to make a By Law Change on Judging Selection. 107 votes were cast. 71 votes are needed for 2/3 majority. 53 YES votes were cast
Youth Handler & Handler of Year Award
“Youth Handler of the Year Award” Policy The “Youth Handler of the Year Awards” (Awards) were established by the Foundation in 2015 at the suggestion of an active supporter of the annual Retriever Hunting Test
2016 Master National Judges
The 25th Anniversary of the Master National will take place at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on September 29 – October 9, 2016 in Weldon Spring, MO. The judges for the 2016
MNRC Foundation Report to Delegates
As reported last year at this meeting, the establishment of the Foundation that functions as a totally separate, IRS 501 (c) (3) organization from the MNRC was approved by the MNRC board July 7, 2013
A Message from MNRC President Sam Ferguson
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the 2015 Master National. This year’s Master National event is the largest to date with five flights
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report Presented at the Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event October 16, 2015 Cheraw, South Carolina On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to President Sam Ferguson
Starting Flights and Locations for Saturday
Attention Handlers: The following flight location starting sites for Saturday are as follows. Be looking for signs for Flights A, B, C, D and E. Flight A : Palmetto East Land is located west of
Handler Alert: Sunday Training Property Draw
We re-evaluated the situation and the Training Property Draw will be held @ 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 11th! Thank you for your patience during this difficult period. The draw takes place at the H Cooper Black
'American Idol' winner to perform at 2015 Opening Ceremony
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
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
