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Master Amateur Invitational  2025  Waterville, MA     So Proud of our Club

Our Membership had several participants, that completed all 6 series. Thus walking away with a big Orange Ribbon and Crystal plate. 

Ch-Ch-Ch Cherry Bomb-handled by Rhonda Reed   

Douglas One in a Million-handled by Brook Douglas

Douglas Too Much White Lightning-handled by Brook Douglas

Additional Qualifiers:    Recognizing that trudging through close to 4000 miles, can be a bit much. Heres the list, in no particular order

Awrey’s Guns a Blazin—handled by Chris Hempel

Blue Fords Tricked Out Hot Black Hava—handled  by Rhonda Reed

CastleAu’s Sunrise Serenade at the Ryman--handled by Ardith Osborn

Favors Crocodile Rock--handled by Kerry Forni

Fernhill Panda’s Sunday Best—handled by Bruce Hayes

Fernhill Panda’s Sunday Player—handled by Bruce Hayes

Island Acres Solo’s Han—handled by Ed Wachtel

Manitou Reaching 4 the Stars—handled by Kathy Gibson

Pacific Expresso Hui Nalu’s Cuthbert—handled by Mike O’Bannon

RedMoon When Life Gives U Lemons Make Limoncello—handled by Rob Schnell

Shotgun Willie Gee—handled by John Gammon

Skyrivers Nothing but Blue Skies from Now On—handled by Debbie Mattiello

Sorry I did not catch this update sooner.  There is 6 various clarifications that are effective October 2024.  Dogs Honoring, Placement of Senior blinds, submission of club event, and more

Oct2024RHT6Clarifications2024v2.pdf

Here is the official verbiage regarding the New AKC ruling regarding the Amateur Set Aside. Plus the Professional or Amateur handling under a judge whereby there has been association within a year.

AKCRuling2025.jpg

While the article attached directs to Golden Retrievers(Article from latest GRCA magazine), it pertains to all Retriever Breeds. Especially if you Hunt, Hunt Test or Field Trial. Just to clarify: While I often train on Cattle ground and my dogs often want to play in awful water.  The discussion is whether or not to vaccinate for Lepto?

LeptoDiscussion2025.pdf

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Thank you

Please Note our own Ed Ryska, was elected to Director of Region 4

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2024 Annual Meeting of the 

Master National Retriever Club 

October 21, 2024

Paducah, Kentucky

  

Meeting called to order by President Keith Kiesow  

 

A.     Secretary’s report Dede Paterson

       Minutes of 2023 approved as presented

 

Bylaws Proposal change to exempt Master Amateur Hunter titled dogs from requalification for the MNRC annual event passed with a vote of 62-14.

 

      .           Election of board members: 

Region 2 Clubs elected Alan Bruhin Director Region 2

Region 4 Clubs elected Ed Ryska Director of Region 4

All member clubs elected Mike Woodbury Vice President Region 3 

 

B.  Treasurer’s report –

      2023 MNRC Annual Financials

      Financials approved as presented

 

C.   AKC Update Russ Reavis

                        Introduction of AKC personnel present:

                        Sally Fineberg, Caroline Murphy, Stephany Montgomery, Dr. Mary Smith

 

D.   Master National Foundation Report-Jack Morris

Explanation of the purpose of the Master National Foundation

Discussed Handler of the Year and Youth Handler of the year awards

Support for Advanced Judge’s seminars, Denise Tramontin Education Fund

                   Support for Chase Away Canine Cancer

      

            E.  Hunt Test Advisory Committee Report to be posted online-Jack Coombs.

 

F.     2025 Master National Event will be held in the Bastrop Giddings Area

 

Meeting adjourned:

Respectively submitted by: Dede Paterson  

 

Congratulations to our Club members that “Qualified” a dog at this year's Master National.   Well done team!

Yvonne Becker—Autumn’s Annie Got Your Guns MH "Dolly"

 

Dennis & Cyndie Hayre- Steel Shots Majestic Black MH  "Jett"

Here are some new AKC regulations that relate to AKC Hunt Tests.

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Please read the latest changes to the Regulations for AKC Hunting Tests for Retrievers which take effect October 1, 2024. See Details Here This regulation update has been posted to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulation Resources webpage. Please send any comments or questions to: huntingtests@akc.org. This email was sent to you from an AKC mailing list. Unsubscribe. ©  2024 American Kennel Club | 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY  10178 About AKC | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy

The Master National Retriever Club Foundation is a stand alone entity whose purpose is primarily, but not exclusively, to support the programs and projects of the MNRC; grants for AKC Seminars, Canine Health Foundation, and acknowledging others for their contributions to the hunting retriever sports and humanitarian activities.

This year the Bill T Teague Handler of the year Award was presented to Katie Quarles.  The presentation was made at the Redwood Empire Retriever Club Fall Hunt test in lieu of being presented at the Master National Annual Event due to Katie’s inability to attend this year’s event.

Katie received this award based upon several key factors; her knowledge of the Hunt Test Guidelines and Regulations and application of same, her persistent 30 year tenure in the sport and the caring of canines, and her unwavering  commitment to others participating in the hunt test program. 

As we all know, Katie belongs to and is an active member of several retriever clubs in Region IV, as well as Professional Retriever Training Association (PRTA).  She is often sought out for advice and assistance in training from handlers throughout the region and is very unselfish in sharing her knowledge and methodologies; for the betterment of the sport and the enhancement of the asking handler’s knowledge. 

Furthermore, Katie has never said “No” when asked by MNRC to help with veterinarian matters at the event or working a gun station when needed.

 

Long Time Trainer Pat Burns is Giving a series of online Webinar Classes.  While us on the West Coast side of the States are baking in the heat, feel free to take a class of two or three to improve your training. Remember we have to be good handlers to showcase our Four-legged friends

https://eliteretrievers.com

Click on his Facebook page, and there will be a link to signup for the classes, or go directly to https://www.facebook/eliteretrievers  

Learn how to understand the blind from the comforts of your home!

Enjoy