The Rainier Hunting Retriever Club (RHRC) is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Club members enjoy training and competing with their dogs. Many retriever breeds and skill levels are represented but one thing we hold in common is the love of a well-trained working dog.
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RHRC Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
February 1, 2025 – 6 PM
Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub (122 128th At SE, Everett, WA)
Join us as we celebrate our members and their dogs’ accomplishments, elect 2025 club officers and enjoy great food and fantastic company.
RSVP to Misalyn <[email protected]>
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Recap of 2024
January provided an opportunity for our annual Awards Banquet. Members and their dogs were recognized for the hard work they put in during the 2023 testing season. Member of the Year was Misalyn Armstrong and the President’s Award went to Jean Fowler. Guest speaker, Dr. Adam Black DVM, shared information about the Avian Flu.
In February, RHRC held a training day at Cascade Retrievers in Monroe, WA. Many members and non-members had fun getting ready for the summer event season.
March brought a 2-day AKC Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers hosted by RHRC. We are grateful to the Master National Retriever Club for their $1,000 grant to assist with the costs of the event.
In May, RHRC hosted 3-day AKC Sanctioned Hunting Retriever Test at the Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds. Thanks to the members, friends, professionals and judges who helped make this a reality for those who wished to compete.
In June, many RHRC members participated in the 2024 Master Amateur Invitational Event held on the Snoqualmie Vallely Retriever Grounds. Retrievers and their Amateur Handlers from all over the country participated in this premier retriever event.
In August, we celebrated our 40th Anniversary during our Fall AKC Hunt Test. To celebrate. every entry to our August test received a free raffle ticket for one free entry to many field events in 2025 (both AKC and UKC). We are grateful to the many clubs that honored RHRC.
In October we capped off the year with a Fall Fun Day/Volunteer Appreciation of training for members and newbies. Training opportunities for all levels (Junior, Senior, Master) were offered as well as a scrumptious lunch. The day was slightly rainy but the warmth of friendship and fun with our dogs more than made up for the drizzle