January - Traildusters Chapter

2015 Officer's & Board
Members
 President Cliff Benson
425-334-4327
cliffbenson@hotmail.com
Cliff Notes
Couldn’t pass up on the pun today…back in college days everyone
used them, but shoot, I don’t even know if they still exist.
Last Wednesday was a bit disappointing…I think there were only 24 in attendance for the meeting, and of that, two were visitors/new members. Holidays
are past…time to get in the swing of things. Alynne’s minutes do a good job of
letting you know what went on, but being there in person is part of being a
member. To that, there are empty committee positions waiting for someone to
step up, e.g. Sponsorship and Donor Chair for the Prize Ride; Leave No Trace
(may have a person in line for this one); and Public Relations. Participation is
paramount in a volunteer organization…Left to the few, the organization withers and dies.
Tractor Supply Grand Opening in Monr oe on J an 22, 23,&24 is a gr eat
opportunity to meet some folks and talk about the Back Country Horsemen
Mission. Still have some openings in the schedule and it never hurts to have
extra people so if you’re available drop in and lend a hand or give me a call to
fill one of the open times.
Rendezvous will soon be upon us. Cathy has mentioned it in her r epor t,
but best to go to the BCHW web site to get all the details. One of the new
items introduced is the “Come Ride Our Part of the State”, which Cathy has
discussed in a recent e-mail. This is a chance to make a little money for the
BCHW and show off our area. Cathy has West Cady Ridge as one option. It
would be nice if someone stepped up to offer to lead the ride. The board will
organize the event and provide the support.
Legislative Day in Olympia is coming up in Febr uar y. Beth will be sending out more on this. It is a chance to visit your representatives. Can’t say it is
a once in a life time event, but certainly if you have not done it a chance to see
first-hand how things work in the State Capital.
Ride Calendar was wor ked out by a small gr oup Wednesday be sur e to
check it out.
That’s 30 for the month
Cliff
 Vice Pres. Beth Ferris
425-327-4881
highcountryrider@hotmail. com
 Secretary Alynne Prins
360-631-1771
alynneprins@frontier.com
 Treasurer Freddy Aston
425-750-7168
freddy.aston@frontier.com
 Board 1 Jeff Upton
425-239-7129
jupton65@hotmail.com
 Board 2 Bruce Davis
360-629-3318
broncobruce1@aol.com
 State Director Cathy Nelson
360-568-5933 or
425-231-2148
tripplenfarm@g.mail.com
 Alter Dir. Audrey Gunderson
360-435-3910 or
425-308-4636
cascadetrailrider@gmail.com
 Public Lands Jeff Upton
425-239-7129
jlupton65@hotmail.com
 tdboard@traildusters.simplelists.
com
 members@traildusters@
simplelists. com
January Meeting Minutes
Date: January 6, 2016 meeting called to or der at 7:00 p.m. by Pres. Cliff B., Eagles Café, Everett, WA. Flag salute.
Guests: Becky S., Tammy C., J er i S., Monica D.
President Comments: Cliff B.
Motion made by Beth F. to approve Nov. minutes.2nd by Audrey G. Passed. New store Tractor Supply, Monroe, will have Tds.’ booth set up Jan. 22- 24 to advertise & reach out to community telling about our club, picture display provided- sign up to be there in booth, 4 hour
commitment. For sale list is going around. Let Cliff B. know if you don’t want newsletter
mailed. Toni W. will call those without email to tell emergency information. Pictures only
on Tds.’ Facebook. Beth F. will look into new venue for Xmas party- call her with suggestions. Motion made by Steve R. to accept 2016 budget as proposed.2nd by Beth F. Passed.
Need to get more people to attend meeting- small group Wend.—also need to have more than
7 or 8 people attend work parties. Judy B. will be new raffle person. Need new person for
public relations.
Treasure Report: Freddy A.
Solvent
Vice-Pres.: Beth F.
Legislative Day- Feb.3rd. Let Beth F. know if you wish to attend- also give her ideas on how
you want $ spent.
Public Lands: Jeff U.
Trail Coordinator: Beth F.
Met at 5:30, Wednesday, to schedule rides- will be posted in newsletter.
Legislative Rep.:
Forest Service Rep.: Rich G.
For horse wounds use medicine only that could also be placed in your eye otherwise use water only on wound. Thin horse is thin because of lack of hay, disease (old age included) only.
Contractor leveled previously hauled in gravel on Suaittle River road in the parking area.
Rich G. received very nice jacket from PCT because of all the work he did packing in for the
work parties. June 4th- National Trails Day. June 18 is event at Rhodes River Ranch with
demonstrations etc. & lst aide class by Rich G.
State Director: Cathy N.
Rendezvous Mar. 22-23rd--- held in Ellensburg & provides opportunity to meet others, socialize, have fun & attend clinics etc. New BCHW Pres. this year is from Tahoma Chapter-Cathy Y. Various activities: Can post pictures of where we ride, can sponsor ride say to Cady Ridge- then take people riding there, host appetizers for them or a meal etc. – person buys
opportunity to ride there with Tds.’ as the host. Tack sale there. Will auction off Mustangs.
National work party at Twisp River horse camp, June 30- July 4th. Leadership training Jan.
23rd- Pres./Director/Treasurer/Trail Boss/Volunteer Hours/ grant writing person should attend.
In Horse Source magazine—will be advertisement about joining BCH. Number of members
is dropping. There is new chapter in Spokane. Send pictures to Beth F. who will gather them
together to send them to Louise K. for display at Rendezvous. Motion made by Cathy N. to
spend $200.00 for Chris T. Rendezvous item for auction & $100.00 towards award presented
there.2nd by Steve R. Passed.
N.W. Regional Director: Jeannette F.
N.W. Regent Prize Ride-July 9. Motion made by Jeannette F. for $200.00 to buy prizes. 2nd
by Alynne P. Passed.
Break: Raffle: Paula H.
Winner: Del P.
2016 Traildusters Ride List
Date
Location
Updated: 1/8/16
Pass Type Req.
Rider Leader
1/9
BCHW Leadership Trng -
BCHW
1/23
BCHW Leadership Trng -
LNT, Vol Hours, Trail Boss, Membership,
Saws & Packing
1/23
Tractor Supply Monroe
Grand Opening, Public
Cliff Benson
1/30
Mann Road Ride
Heidi Staheli
2/3
Beth Ferris
2/20 & 21
BCHW Legislative Day in
Victoria Tract, Pilchuck
Glass School Trailhead
Horse Expo - Clark County Fairgrounds, Vancouver, wa
3/5
Packing & Equine First
Aid demo at Rhodes River
Daryn Latham
3/6
Granite Falls Ride from
Don Johnson
3/13
Lord Hill Regional Park,
Cathy Nelson
3/18 - 20
BCHW Rendezvous - El-
BCHW
3/26
6 pm Social at Ferris's
12503 67th Ave NE, Ar-
Chris & Beth Ferris
4/2 & 3
BCHW LNT Basic Skills
4/2
Blanchard Mtn, Alger
Discover Pass
4/9
Discover Pass
4/15 - 17
Gravel Pack in, Capital
Burke Lake - camp near
resevoir
4/30-5/1
Spring Ride - Beaver Creek Discover Pass
Methow Valley Chapter
5/21
BBQ Flats Celebration &
BCHW
5/28 - 30
Memorial Day - Tamarac
6/4
Nat'l Trails Day - Work
6/11 - 12
Indian Camp
2/13
Linda Brown
BCHW
BCHW
Discover Pass
Discover Pass
Jason Ridlon
Rich Guthrie/Linda Brown
Discover Pass
Beth Ferris
2016 Traildusters Ride List Continued
Work Party, Suiattle River Road
6/18
Updated: 1/8/16
NW Forest Pass Rich Guthrie
BCHW Brd of Director's meeting
BCHW
6/30 -7/4 BCHW Work Party, Twisp River Horse Camp
NW Forest Pass Jason Ridlon
7/9
NW Reg Prize Ride @ Harry O
Discover Pass
7/15 - 17
Haney Meadow Ride & Work Party
NW Forest Pass
7/23 & 24 Buckaroo Ride, M F Teanaway, private res.
NW Reg Chapter
Beth Ferris
8/13
Work Party Skykomish Ranger Dist, West Cady
NW Forest Pass Rich Guthrie
9/3 - 5
Labor Day Weekend - West Cady Ridge
NW Forest Pass Beth Ferris
9/17
BCHW Brd of Director's meeting
9/23 & 24 Schreibers Meadows/Baker Lake
9/24
CHC Prize Ride
10/1 & 2
North Teanaway
BCHW
NW Forest Pass Darrin/Beth Ferris
NW Forest Pass Doug Barber
10/21- 23 Halloween Prize Ride (set up, event, tear down)
Audry Gunderson
10/29
BCHW Wine Ride - Zillah
BCHW
11/26
Work Party at Pilchuck Treefarm
Rich Guthrie
12/10
Christmas Party
New Year's Ride - Pilchuck Tree Farm, Lunch Stop
area $2
Beth Ferris
1/1/2017
BCHW B6/18 Board of Director Meetings Kittitas Valley Event Center - Ellensburg 3/19, 6/18, 9/17, 12/3
Do ya’ll take pictures of your day rides? Send them to me along
with where you rode and a little bit of trail conditions.
Sat 1/9 Bugsy and I went to Lord Hill, waited till 1:00. The road was great to
travel on. The trails in really good shape for
this time of year, yes a little wet & slick but
overall pretty good!
Sun 1/10 Belle & I w/a couple of gal pals
headed to the PTF. No one there @ 11:00
when we got there but Holly Cow the parking
lot was full when we returned. I hope the
Iron Ranger proved that!
The trails in pretty good shape, quite a few
blow downs & overgrown, stock tank was empty, pking lot still in good shape. If you take a
trip to the PTF bring your saw & clippers!
Its our 30th Birthday
Rattlesnake Ridge Riders at our
30 Annual Chili Feed Ride Fundraiser
Sunday, March 13TH 2016
at Horn Rapids Park, Benton City WA
th
General Event Information
Pre-Register this year
Registration forms can be
downloaded from our website:
www.rattlesnakeridgeriders.org
For more information call:
Paul Mellick 509.528.3600
longrider711@yahoo.com
No Alcohol allowed onsite
Thanks to all who donate
their time, money, and items
that make our event such a
success.
Please bring your own horse.
Must be present to win all auctions.
REMEMBER TO SET
YOUR CLOCK FORWARD
ONE HOUR
Schedule of Events
Prices
Chili Feed and Ride
Raffle Tickets
T-Shirts
Crew Sweat Shirts
Hoodie Sweat Shirts
$10.00 Per Person
$35.00 Family of Four
$1.00 Each
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
Credit Card Processing available onsite
.
Breakfast Served
Registration begins
Long Ride leaves
Short Ride leaves
Silent Auction closes
Lunch served
Live Auction begins
6:30 to 9:30 AM
7:00 AM
10:00 AM Sharp
10:30 AM
2:00 PM
11:00 to 2:30 PM
2:00 PM
No Dogs Allowed
on Rides
BCHW Legislative Day
on the Hill 2016
All Members Are Welcome!
Wednesday, February 3, at 8:45 am
in the Senate Rules Room
(Legislative Bldg, 2nd Floor, Lt. Gov’s Office)
Note to BCHW Members:
We have many issues to address in Olympia this year. As a
bonus, the Big Tent
Coalition, composed of over 45 recreation organizations
including BCHW, will
have its Rally Day and information booths February 3rd on
the Capitol grounds.
This will afford you the opportunity to discuss trails with a
broad representation
of the recreational community as well as with your legislators.
Legislative Chair, Jeff Chapman (bbbranch@olympus.net •
360.385.6364)
Executive Director, Darrell Wallace (exec@bchw.org •
360.918.3016)
Call NOW to make appointments with your
Legislator.
11 am to late afternoon would be best.
Legislator contact information: 1.800.562.6000, or
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder, or call the toll free legislative
Traildusters’ Chapter
BCHWS Committee Chairs
Advertising
Open position
Trail Ride Coordinator
Beth Ferris 425-327-4881
highcountryrider@hotmail.com
Legislative
Open Position
NW Region Rep
Jeanette Ford 425-327-8484
wanttobearanch@msn.com
USFS Liaison
Rich Guthrie 360-568-2665
r.lguthrie@frontier.com
Leave No Trace
Steve Reppert 425-359-3436
reppertsw@aol.com
Editor
Jenny McCall 425-327-1375
jenny.mccall2@frontier.com
Hospitality
Mary Jo Krutak 425-301-2907
mjkrutak@outlook.com
Greeter
Steve Reppert
Raffle
Judy Benson
Volunteer Hour Marianne
Honeycutt 360-435-2793
fmhoney521@aol.com
Prize Ride
Audrey Gunderson
360-435-3910/425-308-4636
cascadetrailrider@gmail.com
Funky Award
Open Position
Web Managers
Tamara & Eric 206-313-2668
T-King99@yahoo.com
Public Relations
Mary Kay Els 425-788-0121
marywhat4@hotmail.com
Membership:
Bert Crosby 425-327-6382
stormwarningrnch@aol.com
PRA Rep.
Del Poindexter
360-435-3828
kadel@wavecable.com
PRA Rep
Linda Brown
360-629-4368
ctrider12@gmail.com.
Centennial Trail
Connie Hoge 425-501-8075
connie@hogehomestead.com
Be sure to
patronize our
sponsors and
donors and
say thanks on
behalf of
Traildusters
when you do.
2015 PRIZE RIDE
SPONSORS AND DONORS
Valley Farm Center
Cascade Lumber
Marlene Hall
Nick Wasicki
Chris Tornow
Clearview RV
Graystone Stables
Roland Lesta Farrier Service
Stanwood Hardware
Mac’s Farrier Service
Hoofbeat Blankets
Harry’s Leather
Lenz Enterprises
Gift Horse Saddlery
Stanwood Equestrian Center
Cascade Barber Shop
Starbuck’s Snohomish
Ale Spike
Diesel Outfitters
Mary Jo Krutak
Swan’s Trail Farms
Val Burgess
Snohomish Garden Center
Fred’s Ale House
Arlington Veterinary Hospital
Country Store
Del’s Feed Farm
Rex Rentals
Hacienda Restaurant
Jay Olson
McDaniel’s Do It Center
Judy Benson
Northwest Veterinary Clinic
Silvana Meats
Trails End
Car Quest
Cheryl Johnson
West Ave Barber
Ladders and Lace
Arlington Hardware
Arlington RDV & Welding
Blanket Express
Dayville Hay
Mack Winston Farrier
Monroe Snohomish Co-Op
Tani Latham
Willow & Jims Country Café
Laura Brown
Stag Barber
Box Car
As part of our auction at Rendezvous, we are creating a new program
As part of our auction at Rendezvous,called
we are creating a new program called
“Come
Ride
Our
Part
State”
“Come
Ride
Our
Part
ofof
thethe
State”
Kim Merrick introduced this idea at the board of directors meeting in December.
Kim Merrick introduced this idea at the board of directors meeting in
December.
We are asking chapters to choose one of their favorite rides and then “Sell” it at our
Rendezvous auction. Your chapter will serve as hosts to the winning buyers.
We are asking chapters to choose one of their favorite rides and then
The winners
willRendezvous
bring their own
horses and
camping
equipment.
Allas
you
needto
to do is
“Sell”
it at our
auction.
Your
chapter
will serve
hosts
serve
as
hosts
and
guides,
helping
your
guests
see
your
“Part
of
the
State”.
We
hope
the winning buyers.
this will raise some money for BCHW and introduce fellow riders to new trails and new
friends.
The winners will bring their own horses and camping equipment. All
you
need
doselected
is servea as
hosts
guides,
helpingyour
your
guests
see for
your
Once
you to
have
ride,
makeand
a poster
advertising
event.
Posters
the
rides of
willthe
be State”.
displayedWe
at Rendezvous
and bid
on some
as partmoney
of the Silent
Auction.and
Mini“Part
hope this will
raise
for BCHW
mum bids fellow
for the rides
will
$150,
withand
fiftynew
dollars
returned to the chapter to help
introduce
riders
tobe
new
trails
friends.
with any expenses.
Once
youto have
selected
a ride,information
make a poster
your
Be sure
include
the following
on youradvertising
Poster:
event. Posters for the rides will be displayed at Rendezvous and bid on
asLocation
part of the Silent Auction. Minimum bids for the rides will be $150,
Dates
for the
ride returned to the chapter to help with any expenses.
with fifty
dollars
Difficulty of the terrain
Number
riders that
canfollowing
attend
Be
sure toofinclude
the
information on your Poster:
Any special equipment required
Location
Your ride can include meals, a pack in, campfire, entertainment, a shopping trip, fishDates
ing, a for
stopthe
at aride
landmark, multiple days...anything you want. Make it a ride that will
attract
buyers!
Weterrain
hope to have chapters participating from all over the state.
Difficulty of the
Number of riders that can attend
Attached
is aequipment
sample poster.
Any
special
required
Please email me a copy of your poster ASAP. We want to include them on the website
Your
ride
can include
meals,
pack
in,tocampfire,
entertainment,
a shopto help
members
shop early.
Weaalso
hope
open the rides
to absentee bidding.
ping trip, fishing, a stop at a landmark, multiple days...anything you
Missy Day
mssd134@gmail.com
want.
Make
it a ride that will attract buyers! We hope to have chapters
Rendezvous
Auction
Committee
participating from all
over the state.
Attached is a sample poster.
How about Sloan Creek, West Cady, Valhalla?
from Lake Valhalla
Please email
me a copy of your poster ASAP. Picture
We want
to include them
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Traildusters January 2016
For Sale Items
Double Bed With wood frame and firm Mattress
Good condition
Bert Crosby
425 327 6382
$100
Youth size saddle,
used, Good shape, Brown
Rich and Louise Guthrie 360 568 2665
$75
15” Ortho Flex Western Saddle
Great Condition
Beth Ferris
425 327 4881
New Electric Recliner
Dark Brown
$1600 new
Del
360 708 7936
$800
Looking for Boarding
Three horses
Must be reasonable rate
Will do own hay and grain 360 941 7025
Next Meeting is Wednesday
February 3rd at 7:00pm
Location: Eagles 1218 Broadway,
Everett, WA 98203
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Traildusters Chapter BCHW
P.O. Box 743
Stanwood, WA 98282