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Webs ite : www.NCBCHW.com
Volume 29, Issue 7
July, 2020
“Clearing Trails as We Ride”
NISQUALLY TRAIL NEWS
A publication produced by the Nisqually Chapter of BCHW
Send mail to: NC BCHW P.O. Box 652 Yelm, WA 98597-0652
Minutes 2-4 Clinic & FB Info 4 Message & Calendar 5 Events & Phase Chart 6 Mission & Contact Info 7 Advertisements 8-9 Disclaimer + Donate form 10
MOOSE LODGE IS CLOSED
1117 W Yelm Ave, Yelm, WA 98597
June Meetings are CANCELLED
Inside
Ocean Acres Campout has new dates, see flyer
on page 6!!
The BCHW 2021 calendars are now
available. I can pick some up at the September BoD meeting in Ellensburg if
there is an interest (and a meeting). Email me at: [email protected] or
call 253-261-6188.
Our Most Current Meeting Minutes Minutes from MARCH 3, 2020 General Meeting
(these minutes will be presented at next General Meeting as April General meeting was cancelled due to CoronaVirus/Covid-19 Pandemic)
by Carole Kowitt, SecretaryAt Moose Lodge in Yelm, WAPresident, Frank Servine called meeting to order at 7:01 PMFrank Servine read the mission statement.
Passed February General Meeting Minutes as written in February Newsletter.
Guests: 1 – Alexandra Kasuske, she is a member of South Sound Mounted Shooters. She and Kristine Thompson talked to us about shooting off our horses and how fun it could be.Total signed in: 31
Chris Nomura – has not attend meetings for some time, rides a quarter horse still.
Frank called on his board members and chair people to report:
Kathy Talbot: Spent $187.00 on two hides from Tandy for Rendezvous live auction. We still have seats at our tables if you are interested.
Our February 29th, Saturday, group ride on Area 10 had six riders and several ground support people attend. She rode on Sunday as well.
Looking forward to March 20 – 22 Rendezvous event, contact her if you are interested.
Frank Servine: He and Sandra rode on Saturday. Good company and the food was good.
Joe’ Barcomb: Leave No Trace (LNT), she will be attending the state’s class. Please send her any photos for Rendezvous display, last call.
She gets her hand cast off tomorrow and is glad it is almost healed.
She needs all volunteer hours as soon as possible, please get them to her.
Robbie Meisner: The bill for animal cruelty was modified and approved. It is on the move.
Barb Veal: contact her to join Hoof Prints. All 2019 gifts have been handed out! The program runs from October 2019 to November 2020. Can join any time!
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Minutes continued from Page 2
Kim Merrick: She had a folder for Secretary, Carole Kowitt, from the Secretary Training in Ellensburg. She explained the Animal Health Bill 2462130. The issue with manure handling and how the new restrictions were difficult for farmers and stable owners. The Board of Health has asked for more time to review and fix the bill. Please write an email to support the rewriting of the bill.
Frank Servine: compost service is his business too. The bill will affect his business, managing a 40-horse stable in Roy. Contact him if you have any composting issues or questions.
Sondra Johnston: the April group ride is good to go!
Gerry Meisner: We are solvent. CD is going to be rolled into a new CD as soon as it matures, and the new CD has been approved by NC Board at last meeting.
Carole Kowitt: Please make sure I have your email account correct as she will be emailing out the newsletter this year.There are NC mugs for sale, $5 each. See her if you are interested in one or more.
Frank Servine: March 15th, Sunday, group ride is a potluck, looking forward to riding Niaqually Mashel Park. Nisqually Tribe has bought a place, they want to get involved with horses. The place is 10 acres near the casino. They plan to build an arena facility for shows, roping, shooting and youth programs. The arena will be covered!The tribe has 41 kids in 4H Program already, and are planning on more next year. He is going to pursue that tribal folks join BCHW as a group. Cowlitz Tribe has shown an interest and he is working it.
Mary Brady: she has 12 horses to rehome. Contact her if you are interested in one of them. There will be a tack sale in May also.
Kristine and Alexandra dressed to promote “shooting off a horse”. They explained that only blanks were fired, told us what a blank was. The South Sound Mounted Shooters has many divisions to join. They shoot at balloons off a horse and there is a clinic planned and passed out the flyer. There is much fun and good food. The horses get ear plugs, there are seven types to choose from. There are lots of jobs to do if you want to start slow. They passed around a flyer for next clinic.
Kids get to ride but not shoot, they get prizes for their events. There are many courses, 86 in a book. There are separate courses for men and women, plus some that do not care about which sex competes. Max. of 10 people to a class and cost is $110. To join.
Everyone should like our public Facebook (FB) page: https://www.facebook.com/NCBCHW/
and our Facebook (FB) group for MEMBERS ONLY https://www.facebook.com/groups/nisqnews/
Minutes continued from Page 3If you are allowed in, there are two practices a month, 11-3 pm. There is a FB page as well. Contact either of them if you are interested.
Break: 7:58 pm to 8:15 pm. Note: NC mugs were sold during the break.
Sondra Johnston: She let us know that there is logging being performed on Area 13, to be careful south of Rice Kandle dirt road. 200 acres are being logged.OLD/NEW BUSINESS:Barbara Boehme saw a bear on Area 13, so keep a look out.April 18th – Joe’ Barcomb is planning a vet clinic at her place with Dr. Gillette DVM. Twelve people attended last year. Stalls are available if needed or you can drive in with your horse(s). Spring shots and the rest at a discount, contact her if you are interested.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: Sandra Servine has raffle tickets for Firestorm Drill Team. The tickets are $2 each. The raffle will be drawn on May 1st, 2020, you need not be present to win.Joanne Lacy: she is planning two events, April 25/26 and May 23/24. There is a $50 donation to PCC to participate. 6 riders only, and you can watch too. Contact her if you are interested.
Adjourned at 8:27 pm.
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So here goes....Boehme Ranch will be hosting a 3-day clinic with Horseman Charley
Snell July 24th, 25th, and 26th. Rider positions are full but we will be taking names
for a waiting list. Audit fees are $35. For more information about this amazing man
please go to Charleysnellhorsemanship.com. Call or text Barbara Boehme for additional
questions at (925) 876-8245, or message on FB.
INFO on Charley Snell: https://charleysnellhorsemanship.com/?
Calendar for 2020 - July 2020 to January 1st, 2021
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Message from member, Mickie Hattrup: Greetings from Mt. Adams from Sue Koch, Cindy McAllister and myself, Mickie Hattrup. We got here by 2:00 on Monday the 22nd and all the good spots we full including one occupied by a woman and family from Trout Lake who did not have horses grrrrSo it’s difficult finding shade for the horses. Still we would do it again. About 50% of the trails are open, so it was well worth the trip.
August 22nd, Saturday, 2020 NC Scatter Creek Group Ride
(WEATHER DEPENDENT) at
Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area Case Road SW Rochester, WA 98579
Bring your lunch, beverage and a chair for after the ride
First rider out at 10:00 AM, last out by 11:00 AMQuestions - call Vivian Eason at (360) 791-5557 or email to [email protected]
Remember your Discovery Pass
DIRECTIONS from Yelm to Parking Area for Scatter Creek Recreation Area are:
Head southwest on WA-507, continue on WA-507 toward town of Rochester, WA Turn right onto W 6th Ave/Old HWY 99 SE, follow Old HWY 99 SE Turn right onto 183rd Ave SE/Township Road SW Turn right onto Case Road SW, stay on Case Rd SW, Destination will be on your Left Case Road SW Rochester, WA 9579 (look for huge sign for 5 freeway on right) approx. 23 miles total
MAP:
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NC Ocean Acres Campout Updated Dates!!
AUGUST 7 TO 9, 2020
Accommodation Rental info:
2 bedroom with kitchenette
$275 per night
1 bedroom + breakfast$145 per night
No barn stalls available
Paddocks $15 per night
Dry camps $30 per night + $5 for hook up
Haul ins $10
OCEAN ACRES HORSE HOTEL BED
AND BREAKFAST
3079 SR105 SOUTHGRAYLAND, WA
98547
SEE
WWW.HORSEBEACHCAMP.COM
FOR DIRECTIONS
AUGUST 7 TO 9, 2020
Jan Connors is hosting a campout at Ocean Acres which has access to the beach!
To sign up and reserve accommodations call:
Jan Connors(360) 458-2740
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Who to Contact in 2020: *note, those in bold are open positions!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Frank Servine, President (360) 791-2537 [email protected] Kathy Talbot, Vice President (360) 485-8473 [email protected] Meisner, Treasurer (360) 400-1468 [email protected] Kowitt, Secretary (972) 523-9136 [email protected] E. Merrick, Dir. to BCHW (253) 261-6188 [email protected] Brinton, Alt. Dir. to BCHW (509) 998-6388 [email protected]’ Barcomb, Appointed Board Member (253) 381-3559 [email protected] Veal, Appointed Board Member (253) 209-8524 [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND APPOINTED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Chief Trail Scout, openTrail Maintenance Coordinator, openJoe’ Barcomb, Volunteer Hours Coordinator (253) 381-3559 [email protected]’ Barcomb, Leave No Trace Chair (253) 381-3559 [email protected] Meisner, Legislative Chair (360) 400-1468 [email protected] Talbot, Publicity and Advertising Chair (360) 485-8473 [email protected] Veal, Hoof Prints Chair (253) 209-8524 [email protected] Kathy Richardson, Web Manager (253) 843-2455 [email protected] Wurzer, Sun Shine Chair (253) 531-2750Robbie Meisner, Membership Chair (360) 400-1468 [email protected] Veal, Hospitality Chair (253) 209-8524 [email protected] Connors, Ways and Means, Past Pres. (360) 458-2740Vivian Eason, Facebook Administrator (360) 791-5557 [email protected] Kowitt, Newsletter Editor & Distributor (972) 523-9136 [email protected] Johnston, Newsletter Editor (253) 376-7946 [email protected] Fletcher, JBLM Liaison (253) 341-0780 [email protected] Veal, Nominating Committee Chair (253) 209-8524 [email protected]
Thanks to all our Advertisers!
(See page 10 for adding your advertising to the news)
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Thanks to all our Advertisers!
NEW! Trailers for sale at Yelm Farm and Pet!
“Advertisements, not endorsements”
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