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BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
OF WASHINGTON
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OKANOGAN VALLEY CHAPTER
MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
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2014
YEARBOOK
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Okanogan Valley Chapter, PO Box 812, Tonasket, WA 98855
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To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of
horses in America’s back country and wilderness.
To work to insure that public lands remain open to
recreational stock use.
To assist the various governmental and private agencies
in their maintenance and management of said resource.
To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in
the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen
and the general public commensurate with our heritage.
To foster and encourage new members in OVC and
BCHW.
OVC shall at no time conduct any activity which will
jeopardize the BCHW current non-profit status or
qualifications as a charitable organization under Internal
Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
New and Renewal Memberships
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We now offer the option to join BCHW or renew your
state membership on-line using your credit card or
existing Pay-Pal account. Go to the BCHW website:
www.bchw.org and click on “Join.” There is also the new
option of a lifetime membership. With the ease of
payment, we hope you will consider moving from the
standard membership to one of the optional
memberships.
2014
President’s Message
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I never even thought of such a number growing
up, do you suppose our grandkids will think of us
as pioneers or settlers as we did our grand
folks?
Look this book over check out the activities. I
hope to see ya all out there!
Thanks for all your support over the last two
years and a special thanks to Rae Morris for
putting this book together again for us!
God Bless. Stan
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2014
ELECTED OFFICERS/BOARD MEMBERS
President: Stan Kvistad, 826-1421
Vice Pres.: Frank Oborne, 826-5767
Secretary: Cher Bower, 826-5281
Treasurer: Cathy Kvistad, 826-1421
Trail Boss: Dave Sunde, 486-1547
Director: Dave Sunde, 486-1547
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APPOINTED POSITIONS/COMMITTEE CHAIRS
All 509 area codes:
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Vol. Hrs. Coordinator: Cheryl Johnson, 668-1513
LNT Educator: Steve McKinney, 826-1163
Newsletter: Ted Sharr, 699-8014
Publicity: Linda Oborne, 826-5767
Alternate Trail Boss: Trygve Culp: 486-2061
Nomination Committee: Frank Oborne, 826-5767
Membership Committee: Frank Oborne, 826-5767
Event Calendar: Rae Morris 485-2347
Budget Committee: Stan Kvistad 826-1421
Social Events Committee: Gail Sunde 486-1547
Webmaster: Dave Sunde 486-1547
Yearbook: Rae Morris 485-2347
Legislative: Gene Wehmeyer, 670-8131
Public Lands: Dave Sunde 486-1547
Advertising: Vacant
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GENERAL RIDE INFORMATION
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All scheduled rides are subject to change. Please attend
the monthly meetings or refer the newsletter for specific
details. Additional information can be found on our
website:
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www.ovcbchw.com
Explanations of the levels of difficulty can be found on
the website listed above. Please contact any officer if
you need additional information about a specific ride.
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Driving instructions to most of the trailheads can be
found on the website listed above as well.
PLEASE NOTE:
All trail rides assemble at 9 am. !
Be ready to ride by 10 am. !
But most important: HAVE FUN!!
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OKANOGAN VALLEY CHAPTER
2014 Event Calendar
January
Mon. 6: OVC Board Meeting @1, D&G Sunde
Wed. 8: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Wed. 15: OVC Membership: Dinner @6, Meeting @7, Cariboo Inn
Mon. 27: Legislative Day @ Olympia
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February
Wed. 5: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Mon. 10: OVC Board Mtg: Sleigh Ride @11, Meeting @1, Kvistads
Wed. 19: OVC Dessert Auction & Potluck @6, Tonasket Senior Center
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March
Wed. 5: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Mon. 10: OVC Board Meeting: @1, Kvistads
Fri. 14-16: BCH Rendezvous, Ellensburg
Fri. 14: BCHW Director’s Meeting @6
Sat. 15: BCHW Membership Meeting
Wed. 19: OVC Membership: Dinner @6, Meeting @7, Cariboo Inn
Sat. 29: Horse Spring Coulee Ride @10
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April
Wed. 2: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Sat. 5: Trailer Clinic @9, Okanogan County Fairgrounds
Mon. 7: OVC Board Meeting @6, Cher Bowers
Sat. 12: FCC Packing Clinic @9, Dolly Watkins’ Arena
Wed. 16: OVC Membership: Meeting @7, Tonasket Senior Center
Fri. 18-19: Sinlahekin Work Party @9, meet North end Blue Lake
Sun 20: Sinlahekin Ride @9, meet North end of Blue Lake
Fri. 25-27: Methow Spring Ride
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May
Sat. 3: Scotch Creek Ride @10, meet at Trailhead
Tues. 6-9: Ride to Rendezvous
Wed. 7: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Sat. 10: 49er Days, Winthrop
Mon. 12: OVC Board Meeting @6, Sunde’s
Fri. 16-17: Bannon Mountain Work Party @9 & Ride @10
Wed. 21: OVC Membership: Dinner @6, Meeting @7 Cariboo Inn
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2014 Event Calendar continued….
June
Wed. 4: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Fri. 6-7: Nat’l Trails Day Work Party/Campout @9, 4th of July Trailhead
Sun. 8: Chapter Ride @10, 4th of July Trailhead
Mon 9: OVC Board Meeting @6, Oborne’s
Wed. 18: OVC Membership: BBQ Dinner @6, Meeting @7, Tonasket City
Park
Sat. 21: BCHW Director’s Meeting
Fri. 27-28: Packing Work Party for USFS @9, Cathederal Driveway
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2014 Event Calendar continued….
October
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Wed. 1: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Sun. 5: Smith Lake Ride @10
Mon. 6: OVC Board Meeting @6, Bowers
Wed. 15: OVC Membership: Meeting @7, Tonasket Senior Center
Sat. 25: BCHW Wine Ride
Fri. 31: FCC/OVC Halloween Party/Potluck @6, Tonasket Senior Center
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November
July
Wed. 2: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Mon. 7: OVC Board Meeting @6, Ted & Cheryl’s
Fri. 11-12: OVC Work Party TBA
Wed. 16: OVC Ice Cream Social/Potluck @6, Triangle Park, Omak
Fri. 18-19: Work Party @9, Disappointment Trailhead
Thurs. 25-27: Lambert Creek Steak Ride
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August
Wed. 6: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Thurs. 7: Stampede Ride-In
Fri. 9-10: Ed’s Mountain Ride and Campout
Mon. 11: OVC Board Meeting @6 Triangle Park, Omak
Wed. 20: OVC Membership: BBQ @6, Meeting @7, Tonasket City Park
Fri. 22-23: Salmon Meadows Campout and Ride
Wed. 5: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Mon. 10: OVC Board Meeting @1, Culp’s
Wed. 19: OVC Membership: Dinner @6, Meeting @7, Cariboo Inn
Sat. 22: OVC Annual Panning Meeting @1, Sunde’s
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December
Fri. 5: Public Lands Day @ Ellensburg
Sat. 6: BCHW Director’s Meeting @ Ellensburg
Sat. 13: FCC Christmas Party TBA
Sat. 20: OVC Christmas Party @6, Tonasket Senior Center
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September
Wed. 3: FCC Membership: Dinner @5, Meeting @6, Freckles
Sat. 6: Work Party TBA
Mon. 8: OVC Board Meeting @6, Sunde’s
Wed. 17: OVC Membership: BBQ@6, Meeting @7, Triangle Park Omak
Sat. 20: FCC/OVC Granite Creek to Sweat Creek ride-through
Sat. 20: BCHW Director’s Meeting @ Ellensburg
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For Your Information
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!To expand your friendships and the areas you ride in, consider a
membership in our neighboring chapters. The only additional cost is
the dues for that chapter. Please contact the chapter of your choice:
!Methow Valley Chapter meets the first Thursday of the month at
Twisp Senior Center. For more information, call Nancy Palagruti,
509-997-4802.
!Ferry County Chapter meets the first Wednesday in Republic. For
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OKANOGAN VALLEY CHAPTER
General Meeting & Event Information
for the 2014 Event Calendar
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THE MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
2014 Refreshment List
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January 15……..Cariboo Inn
February 19…….Dessert Auction
March 19……Cariboo Inn
April 16….Swanbergs
May 15….Cariboo Inn
June 18…….Johnson & Sharr
July 17…….Ice Cream Social-Triangle Park
August 20…….Obornes
September 17.…. Windsors
October 15……… Sundes
November 21……….Cariboo Inn
December 20……….Christmas Party
•ALL RIDES LEAVE AT 10:00 AM. Arrive in advance as
needed & be prepared to leave at 10.
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•ALL WORK PARTIES COMMENCE AT 9:00 AM. Contact
Dave Sunde (486-1547) for additional information.
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•All scheduled events are subject to change. Please attend
the monthly meetings or refer to the newsletter for current
information. Additional information can be found on our
website at:
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MEETING AND POTLUCK/BBQ
INFORMATION
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For gatherings where food and drink will be consumed, the
following guidelines apply:
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•All Monthly Business Meetings start at 7 pm
regardless of the location. See the Event Calendar for
locations and additional details.
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•All members are invited to attend the Board Meetings
as well as the monthly business meetings. See the
Event Calendar for specific dates and times.
The Chapter will provide the necessary cups, plates,
etc. for the monthly business meetings and for the Ice
Cream Social. Coffee and cups will also be provided by the
Chapter at any function where beverages are being provided
by the Chapter.
The summer
meetings in the park
are intended to be
BBQ’s. The Chapter
will provide hot
dogs, burgers and
beverages. Side
dishes are optional.
Thank you.
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Leave No Trace
To minimize your impact when riding horse and using
pack stock, follow the general seven LNT principles,
plus consider these equine specific principles:
Plan Ahead: Educate yourself; find out about available feed, high
use areas to avoid, and current restrictions. Choose grazing
restraints, lighten your load and use your calmest horses that have
been trained at home.
Durable Surfaces: Carry water to your horses or choose an
established ford. Ride single file & stay on trails. Place your
kitchen area in the most durable spot since it gets the most traffic.
Campfire Impact: Keep fires small and build only when they are
safe. Use only dead and down wood. If no established fire ring
exists, use a firepan to hold your fire.
Dispose of Waste: Pack out ALL trash, do not burn or bury it.
Kick apart manure piles along the trail and carry manure away
from a campsite to disperse it.
Leave what you Find: Use weed free feed. Do not break limbs,
cut trees, build structures or tie horses to trees. Do not collect
sheds or pick bouquets for camp.
Respect Wildlife: Control your dog and consider electronic
collars. Secure feed & food to prevent
wildlife scavenging.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors:
Remove trash left by others. If you
encounter hikers unfamiliar with horses,
greet them and ask them to move to
the downhill side of the trail for safety.
For additional information: google
BCHW LEAVE NO TRACE
It’s 2014: COME HAVE FUN!
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This year there are a variety of activities, rides and work parties
planned and we’d love for you to come have fun! 2014 brings
several joint activities and rides with the Ferry County Chapter
of BCH and a couple with the Methow Valley Chapter as well.
Steak rides, wine rides, socials, clinics, dinners and other
activities round out the year. Take advantage of these and
come have fun!
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Opportunities exist as well, from positions that need to be filled
to simple tasks that require only a one-time commitment. Our
committee chairs handle the main duties, but extra hands are
needed for specific projects from time to time. Pick and area you
are interested in and volunteer. Many hands make light work!
Talk to any officer or committee chair if you would be willing to
help out for any amount of time.
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This Yearbook is provided for your convenience. If you note any
errors, please contact [email protected] . You can also
access this yearbook and a lot more on our website:
www.ovcbchw.com
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Replacement Yearbooks can be purchased for $5 and can be
picked up at any monthly meeting. If you need the replacement
Yearbook to be mailed to you, the cost is $7.00. For
replacement Yearbooks, please contact Cathy Kvistad at (509)
826-1421 or at the email above.
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By keeping your contact information current, you should receive
a monthly newsletter and a Trailhead pamphlet every two
months. If you stop receiving these, please contact Cathy.
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We look forward to a great year! We also look forward to seeing
YOU “come have fun”!!