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.
Host Club Chair Michelle Love shows off a beautiful wood MNRC sign donated to the live auction. The Texas contingency, Judges Kay Scott & Bruce BachertAvery Sponsor David Carrington, Purina representative Jerry Cachio and Kelsi Tooth were all smiles at the Opening Ceremonies.Judges Tellus Calhoun & Dale Langhorne.Judges Marty Bell & Tom McMorrowDon’t you wonder what they are looking at? A beautiful Lab Logo swing is being demonstrated by former MN President Gloria Mundell, Laurice Williams & Keith MayberryA popular store item were these Pink Camo ladies jackets!MNRC First Aid KitLadies of the store!Jack Combs, Mia DiBenedetto, a first-time MN handler, Larry & Kathy KimbleMNRC President Sam Ferguson & his wife & partner JeannieThe group salutes Team Master NationalJudge Kay Scott & Hunt Test Chairman Frank Barton2014 Master National Judge Megan Baker, Mike Connor (left) and Tom LehrJust the girls. Megan Baker, Mary Rose Brin & Sue DorscheidMN Communications director Mia DiBenedetto & former MN President Janet PetersPaul and Dee Lance and Sallie SullivanCandace Glover entertains the group with the National Anthem and a song dedicated to the dogs of the 2015 eventHandler’s salute the group with a toast.Hunt Test Chair Frank Barton and his labrador Delta get ready to pick the starting dog.Go Delta!Local Chair Michelle Love, Candace Glover & Laurice WilliamsThe Master National presented our hosts from H Cooper Black a beautiful wood sign and a remembrance of the 2015 event.Judges Marty Bell & Tom McMorrowThe lucky handlers who get to run first on Saturday! Good Luck guys.Wally Elliott leads us in prayer.Region 3 Director Keith Winch and his wife KathyOne unlucky guy. Master National competitor Tom Mckenzie has a fall and won’t be able to run his dogs but came to cheer them on. Hurry and get well Tom!Ray & Melissa ShanksOur auctioneer and Alice Rodriguez having some fun!
