INSIDE NISQUALLY TRAIL NEWS. A publication produced by the Nisqually Chapter of BCHW. Clearing Trails as We Ride

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1 Website: Volume 27, Issue 8 August, 2018 NISQUALLY TRAIL NEWS Clearing Trails as We Ride A publication produced by the Nisqually Chapter of BCHW Membership form found at: or sign in BCHA Your Membership System at: INSIDE Bylaw Changes, Event + Ad Notes from D,C,V & M Minutes Mission + Contacts Discover Pass is required Advertising + events + Photos 7-8 Calendar + Photos 9 Disclaimer + Donate form 10 Area 20 Group Ride Photos! Page 1 of 10

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3 Notes from Directors, Chairpeople, Members, and Facebook From Barbara Veal: See me at meeting to join Hoof Prints for 2018, just $5! From Carole Kowitt: Fractured my leg on April 20th and have behaved myself, so I am riding again. First 2 hour ride was July 20th. I was ecstatic and exhausted. Thank you all for your support and good wishes. From Andrea Cotey: Please come by and pick up your membership and mountain cards at our next meeting. From Kim Merrick: LNT/Basic skills class BCHW has a long tradition of educating members and the public at our Leave No Trace Basic Skills Classes. Many of these classes were funded with the help of RTP Grants. The past classes demonstrated to hundreds of people how to enjoy their outdoor adventures to the fullest while using minimum impact techniques for humans and stock. Missing the last few years, we are excited to be offering another Skills Class at Pilchuck Tree Farm, Arlington WA, on September 14, 15, 16, 2018, hosted by Cascade Horse Club. This is the perfect opportunity for new members to start learning about Leave No Trace practices and for established members to hone their gentle land use strategies. Join us Friday evening for a potluck dinner. Classes start after a provided breakfast on Saturday followed by classroom education with a break for lunch and more informative hands on classes, dinner and campfire activities. Early Sunday starts with breakfast and follow up information.. Dry camping is available, horses are welcome but there will be minimum riding time with the exception of Sunday afternoon, Pilchuck Tree Farm will ask for a $2.00 donation used for trail maintenance. Most BCHW Chapters will will help members cover the $50.00 class fee that covers printed material and 5 meals. For registration info contact: Sue Ward josuward@msn.com From Kathy Talbot: Would like an extra grill at the September 8th, Saturday evening Steak dinner. Please contact me if you can bring yours! Page 3 of 10

4 Meeting of the Nisqually Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen Minutes For NC General Meeting July 3th, 2018 by Carole Kowitt, Secretary At Servine s Place, nd St. S Roy, WA President, Frank Servine, called meeting to order at 7:19 PM Frank Servine read the mission statement. The minutes for June as published in the July Newsletter were approved. Guests: Judy Misan, she rides an Arab. Bill Crawford, who rides a Morgan and is a Pierce County Chapter member. Gene Smith, Leah s husband, who rides a Missouri Fox Trotter. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS Lola May, Treasurer said accounts are good and to speak to her if you have any questions. Kim Merrick, Director 1. Has a CD of accomplishments for BCHW 2. Has a copy of the 990 Tax Return for Calendars for 2019 are available 4. Needs PP&E photos for 2020 calendars, photos need to be 2400 X 2400 pixels her your photos 5. LNT clinic in September, see Joe Barcomb to sign up. 6. Spokane BCHA meeting was a big success, raised over $4000 with auctions. 7. BCH have presence in 27 states now. Just added Wisconsin and Alaska. British Columbia also has a BCH group. 8. For June 2 nd event at Elbe, she cooked for 25 people. Andrea Cotey, Kathy Talbot and Kim were the cooks. 9. State Work Day is at Black Pine weekend of July Kim is in charge of the food for this event. Kathy Talbot, Vice President spoke about the Roy Parade coming up on July 4 th. The parade starts at 12pm, arrive at 10 am at the Rodeo Grounds. She and others are riding, please join in! July Ocean Acres Camp and Ride, call her or Jan Connors to make your reservations! First aide kits are purchased and Jack Gillette donated matching funds to NC horse first aide kits. A large gray zipper case will have all the needed materials for wound care. September 8 th is the Steak Ride at Elbe. Kathy Talbot will be the host. Kelly Pankau, FB Administrator she thanked Kristine Thompson and Laura Dell for all the work they did to make her ride on Area 20 such a big success. 34 people on sign in list. Two other chapters sent riders. Join our Nisqually Chapter Facebook Group for ride information and to get with others to ride. She has a list to confirm members, if you are a new member, be sure to get your information to Andrea Cotey. Sunset Brinton, Alt. Director will be going to the BCHW meeting in September and will report that event to us. Page 4 of 10

5 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4) Joe Barcomb, Volunteer Hours and LNT Please send in hours. Carole Kowitt, newsletter editor For Kathy Richardson, website is updated with July Calendar and July 2018 newsletter. Bylaw changes are listed in the July s newsletter. The Document will be on the FB group for review. Vivan Eason is hosting our chapter ride at Scatter Creek in August on a Sunday! See flyer in newsletter. Andrea Cotey, Membership she has the mountain cards with three different labels to pick from. She thanked Alan Pankau for the mountain photo on our cards. The cards can be used as a business card or as a membership card. Please see her if you want a few. YM is a national online membership system and is being used by all states and our chapter to record our members. Andrea has volunteered to help improve the way the system works and to work with our state people. We have 86 current members, 105 or so voting members. Barbara Veal, Hoof Prints come join, $5 Barbara Boehme, Newsletter Distributor the newsletters have been mailed to those requesting a copy. She has a few copies printed to hand out to our guests. Members can pick up your copy on our website or our Facebook Group. NEW BUSINESS June Nelson, Keenes Horse Camp road is good dirt road for rigs. Camp is cleaned up. Plans are to pave Hwy 23 this summer. (road to Keene s HC) She plans to be up there in July. ERIC (did not catch his last name) our lost guest from Enumclaw arrived, he went to the Moose Lodge by mistake. He has two 7 year olds, one is a TWH and the other is a Kentucky Mountain horse. Kim Merrick, Director read from the 990 Tax papers that the state has over $200,000 in savings. The state store brought in over $30,000 alone. Wine ride made $31,000 and Rendezvous generated $41,000. Most of the money is used to support trail maintenance and development in Washington. Some of the money goes to BCHA. Frank Servine, President Watch for hacked accounts, he account was hacked again. Frank and Joe went to the Nisqually Tribal meeting on June 12 th to plan horse trails at Nisqually Mashel State Park and on tribal lands that over lap. They will help keep trails separate from bike trails in that area, and they would like signage. He invited several to attend our potluck but they were all busy selling fireworks for July 4 th holiday. Adjourned at 7:53pm. On to eat, drink and be merry! Page 5 of 10

Who to Contact: EXECUTIVE BOARD Frank Servine, President (360) 400-8225 fservine@hotmail.com Kathy Talbot, Vice President (360) 485-8473 moccasinwoman@hotmail.

6 Who to Contact: EXECUTIVE BOARD Frank Servine, President (360) Kathy Talbot, Vice President (360) Lola May, Treasurer (206) Carole Kowitt, Secretary (972) Kim E. Merrick, Dir. to BCHW (253) Sunset Brinton, Alt. Dir. to BCHW (509) Chief Trail Scout, open Trail Maintenance Coordinator, open COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND APPOINTED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Joe Barcomb, Volunteer Hours Coordinator (253) Joe Barcomb, Leave No Trace Chair (253) Robbie Meisner, Legislative Chair (360) Kathy Talbot, Publicity and Advertising Chair (360) Barb Veal, Hoof Prints Chair (253) Kathy Richardson, Web Manager (253) Lynne Wurzer, Sun Shine Chair (253) Andrea Cotey, Membership Chair (360) Barb Veal, Hospitality Chair (253) Barbara Boehme, Newsletter Distributor (925) Jan Connors, Ways and Means, Past Pres. (360) Kelly Pankau, Facebook Administrator (360) Vivian Eason, Facebook Administrator (360) Carole Kowitt, Newsletter Editor (972) Sondra Johnston, Newsletter Editor (253) Page 6 of 10

7 Thanks to all our Supporters! Your ad can be added here!! (See page 10 for details) Page 7 of 10

A Few Events In Our Area TR Mountain Trail

TAHOMA CHAPTER PRIZE RIDE - SEPT 8 BASIC

Valley Riders Prize RIDE - SEPT 9 WHIPPLE

BCH FALL FUN RIDE - SEPT 22 TR De Spooking

8 Supporters continued! Event Photos! Ocean Acres Camping Photos! Great time at the Grayland Horse B&B. Weather was perfect, food was great and the friendship is a gift we all share. said Joe Barcomb. A Few Events In Our Area TR Mountain Trail Obstacle Clinic - AUG 4 Spotted Horse Prize Ride - AUG 4 SKAGIT CHAPTER PRIZE RIDE - AUG IMTCA CHALLENGE - AUG 19 TAHOMA CHAPTER PRIZE RIDE - SEPT 8 BASIC SKILLS LNT TRAINING - SEPT Cherry Valley Riders Prize RIDE - SEPT 9 WHIPPLE CREEK PRIZE RIDE - SEPT 22 WILLAPA HILLS BCH FALL FUN RIDE - SEPT 22 TR De Spooking Clinic & Costume Clinic - OCT 21 17th Annual Winery Ride and Halloween Costume / Prize Ride - OCT 27 Page 8 of 10

W (360) 400-8225 Social begins at 6:30 Yelm, WA 98597 Food and drinks are for sale 10/5-10/7 Nisqually Chapter Campout Teanaway - Need a guide and a host 8/21-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank

9 2018 Calendar of Nisqually Chapter Activities... Date/Time Event Information Location Contact Date/Time Event Information Location Contact 8/7-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine General Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Social begins at 6:30 Yelm, WA Food and drinks are for sale 10/5-10/7 Nisqually Chapter Campout Teanaway - Need a guide and a host 8/21-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine Board Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Yelm, WA Any member who would like to attend is welcome 10/16-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine Board Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Yelm, WA Any member who would like to attend is welcome 8/26-10am Nisqually Chapter Ride Vivian Easton Scatter Creek Ride (360) am -11 am last rider out. Snack Potluck (SEE FLYER ) OCTOBER AUCTION DATE TO COME 9/4-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine General Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Social begins at 6:30 Yelm, WA Food and drinks are for sale 11/3-10am Nisqually Chapter Ride Carole Kowitt JBLM - Area 23 (972) am -11 am last rider out. bring a sack lunch 9/7 to 9 Nisqually Campout at Elbe 9/8-6 pm Nisqually Chapter Steak Ride at Kathy Talbot Elbe, Sahara Camp Area (SEE FLYER) (360) /6-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine General Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Social begins at 6:30 Yelm, WA Food and drinks are for sale 9/18-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine Board Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Yelm, WA Any member who would like to attend is welcome 11/20-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine Board Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Yelm, WA Any member who would like to attend is welcome 10/2-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine General Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Social begins at 6:30 Yelm, WA Food and drinks are for sale 12/4-7 PM CHRISTMAS PARTY AT MOOSE LODGE Call Kathy Talbot to host a ride! 12/18-7pm Nisqually Chapter Moose Lodge Frank Servine Board Meeting 1117 Yelm Ave. W (360) Yelm, WA Any member who would like to attend is welcome Laura Dell said, I had a fun time at the Western Dream Ride with this bunch!! Wendy Hoffman Potkonjak, Gary Westergard, and of course, Kristine Thompson. Food was fantastic. Trails were a little dusty. Went down to the Teanaway river. Page 9 of 10

Everyone should like our public Facebook page: https://www.facebook.

10 Everyone should like our public Facebook page: and our Facebook group for MEMBERS ONLY Page 10 of 10

INSIDE NISQUALLY TRAIL NEWS

INSIDE NISQUALLY TRAIL NEWS Website: www.ncbchw.com Volume 28, Issue 3 March, 2019 NISQUALLY TRAIL NEWS Send mail to: NC BCHW P.O. Box 652-0652 Clearing Trails as We Ride A publication produced by the Nisqually Chapter of BCHW INSIDE