There was lots of excitement and anticipation as the Master National gets under way at this year’s Opening Ceremony.
Landowner Dr. Robert MacFarlane with Russ Reavis (AKC) and MaryThis beautiful Labrador quilt sold at auctionLocal Chairs Jay & Jean HerringtonThank you Jean Herrington for these lovely centerpiecesJudges Laura Foster, Allyn Foster (2014) and Dale LanghorneErnestina (creator of the MNRC quilt)& TanikaCSL Rex Gibson thanks the MNRC sponorsSign presented to Dr. Robert McFarlane of BigWoodsDoc & Chief Marshal Jack CombsPurina sponosr Jerry Cacchio & Avery Sponsor David Carrington2015 President Sam Ferguson and JeannieRandall & John Gerbino & CSL Michelle LoveDorothy Ruehman & Ronnie Lee Local Chair Jay Herrington & Judge Janet WoodAuction basket donated by the MNRC storeJudge Dale Langhorne & his wife MaggiePierce Blitch with Randal and John GerbinoPurina representative Mike Botts, Jerry Cacchio & Kelsi TothDorothy Ruehman opened the ceremony with the National AnthemMissy Lemoi, Sam Ferguson & Mik O’BannonDonna Lu & Gary CampbellCongratulations to our new Master National Hall of FameJeannie Ferguson and former MNRC Judge Dewey BickleBarbara Martin & Susan MicheliMelissa Shanks Tracy Hughes & Beth SokohlDelta, owner by Frank Barton gets to pick the starting numberTom & Tricia McKenzie getting photo bombed by Josh MoormanPresident Larry Kimble opens the 2017 Master NationalProperty owner Doc McFarlane receives a gift from the Master NationalRody Best and friends give Doc pay tribute to his dog SpookErnestina talks about the quilt she made for the auctionThank you Avery and David CarringtonThank you Purina! Thank you Avery! Thank you Garmin and Missy LemoiThank you ‘Gold Sponsor’ Duck Dog Thank you Big Woods and Dogtra!Thank you to our friends at All Star Ford PalestinThank you to all our Bronze Sponsors!Doc McFarlane g=presented communications person Mia, with a pair of platform shoesProperty owner Doc McFarlane