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Handler's Banquet Thursday Opens 2019 Master National
Opening Banquet, begins Thursday with a Social Reception at 5 pm the opening of the Silent Auction and 52-Card Gun Raffle. Opening Ceremony starts at 6 pm. with Starting Dog Selection at 6:30 pm followed
Officials Welcome Master National to Cheraw
It was an extremely successful weekend in Cheraw, SC for the CSL team Michelle Love and Rex Gibson. The Cooper River Retriever Club was holding a Hunt Test at H Cooper Black (April 26-28) and
Around The Flights 2018
With Set-Up week behind us, we are ready to roll. Here are some shots from around the flights.
Frankie’s Party 2018
For the first time since the first Master National (1991), Frankie Prendergast has been a part of the Master National event. This year, Frankie was unable to attend but with the help of Joe Rhinehart
Workers’ Appreciation Dinner 2018
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteer workers. Without you we would Not be able to continue a Master National event of this size. We hope you enjoyed the evening?
Opening Ceremony 2018
In addition to the traditional Reception, Auction and Starting Dog Selection two “special” guests paid a visit to the MNRC Opening Ceremony and Banquet Thursday, October 18th to officially kick off the 2018 Event. Two
Setup Week in Oregon 2018
Judges, the Board of Directors and volunteers from Umpqua Valley Retriever Club worked very hard setting up tests, unpacking boxes and getting everything ready for this week’s 2018 Master National event in Roseburg, Oregon. Thank
2018 Master National Grounds
Here’s a peek at a few of the properties that will be used for the 2018 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. Take a look around.
Closing Ceremony 2017
Thank you to everyone for participating, volunteering and attending the 2017 Master National at BigWoods on the Trinity. We hope you enjoy the rest now and look forward to seeing you October 18-22 in Roseburg,
Thank You Whataburger 2017
The Master National Retriever Club would like to thank WHATABURGER for their support this year. WHATABURGER was a new Platinum sponsor , in addition to Garmin. This great company provided each handler with a free
Frankie’s Party 2017
Join us Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at BigWoods for a very special celebration. It started years ago in the parking lot of Frankie Prendergast‘s hotel with a few steaks and some beers. Twenty-six years
Workers’ Party 2017
Thank you to Michelle Love & Rex Gibson for their attention to detail in making the Worker’s Appreciation Dinner a smashing success! And we want to thank ALL of our wonderful workers. Without you this
Handlers’ Meeting 2017
Handlers pick up their bags and judges give last instructions to the handlers.
Master National Signboards 2017
The Master National Retriever Club now has three new signboards. The stations are ready to use and will be available for pictures throughout the week. We would like to thank Jeannie & Sam Ferguson, Jean
Opening Ceremonies 2017
There was lots of excitement and anticipation as the Master National gets under way at this year’s Opening Ceremony.
Setup Week Wednesday 2017
Judges, committee members and assistant stake marshals to set up tests. Corporate Sponsor Liaisons Michelle Love & Rex Gibson plus volunteers prepare the Handler’s bags. Store ladies Pam Bunnell and Terry Elliott and friends unpack
Setup Week Begins 2017
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club plus members of the set-up committee are working with our Judges to make this a very special Master National.
Accommodations Available at Lakeview Methodist CC
Here’s an alternative to traditional hotel rooms in Palestine. Guest rooms are still available at the Lakeview Methodist Conference Center during the Master National. Check out rooms, amenities and prices at www.lakeviewmcc.org Lakeview will be the
East Texas Black Gumbo RC Test
Master National host club East Texas Black Gumbo Retriever Club held a spring test at The Big Woods on the Trinity May 6 & 7.
Looking Back Master National 2016
As we look forward to 2017 at The Big Woods On The Trinity, here’s a look back to Greater St. Louis. A big Thank You to photographer and Region 4 Director Randy Frager.
Setup Week Begins 2016
The judges, members of the host club and the MNRC Board of Directors are at the Busch grounds getting ready to prepare the 2016 Master National event. We wish everyone safe travel and look forward
Welcome to St. Louis 2016
Congratulations on qualifying your retriever for the 25th Anniversary Master National Retriever Club Event to be held in the St. Louis area September 29 – October 9, 2016.Thanks in part to the generous support of our sponsors this
Host Club Announced for 2016 Master National
The Dardenne Retriever Club will be the host club of the 25th Anniversary Master National event to be held in St. Louis, MO at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on September 29 –
Master National 2015 Gallery
Thank you to Master National Board Member Randy Frager who shared some of his wonderful photos. Enjoy!
2015 Master National Retriever License Plates
Take a look at some of the great license plates seen at the 2015 Master National. There are so many ways to say ‘retriever’ — and they are all good! Enjoy.
Closing Ceremonies 2015
Thank you to our Master National Sponsors, the magnificent judges, the Master National Board of Directors, Host Clubs Cooper River and Lumber River RC and the hundreds of volunteers that made this event the largest
Frankie's Party at the 2015 Master National
Probably our biggest cheerleader is MNRC Handler Frankie Predergast. Frankie has attended EVERY Master National Event! And what’s even better he personally is responsible for hosting a great party each year for everyone to attend. Thanks
2015 Workers’ Appreciation Dinner
Thank you to all the volunteers who make the Master National event possible. The MNRC hosts an appreciation dinner each year to celebrate its workers. Thank you to all who attended.
Judges Pairing , Starting Flights, Rotation & Scratches
Starting Dog # 22 except for Flight D which starts with #23. Dog 22 in that flight came in heat. Flight A: Robert Rascoe & Tom McMorrow Flight B: Dales Langhorne & Ed Sullivan Flight
Opening Ceremonies 2015
Opening Ceremonies for the 2015 event started Thursday evening with the National Anthem sung by American Idol winner Candace Glover. Followed by the picking of the starting number, dinner and live auction.
Master National Store at Coker College
Not all the pre-Master National preparations are outdoors. Store Ladies, Pam Bunnell and Terri Elliott along with many volunteers worked tirelessly to prepare the Master National store merchandise. The MNRC Store will open on Friday, at
2015 Setup Week October 9-14
The 2015 Judges and Board of Directors were in Hartsville early to prepare for the event. Each day judges, board members and host club members arrived at 7:30 a.m. and worked the entire day preparing
2015 H. Cooper Black Gallery
Take a look at some photos taken in December of the H. Cooper Black Field Trail and Recreation Area in Cheraw, South Carolina. The 2015 Master National will be hosted by The Cooper River, Neuse &
