A Message from Our President Greetings members,

We made it through the fair and it was a challenge, both in filling slots to sell and take tickets and in working with the new credit card system. We couldn’t have succeeded without the efforts of several members, no doubt about it. I want to send a shout out to Nancy Pollman and Michael Sarantis who spent hundreds of hours calling and scheduling folks to fill shifts. Nancy was a co-manager every day with Bill Black and Earl Philips and those three spent countless hours preparing ticket booths,

getting everything set up for all of us who worked shifts, figuring out the credit card system, getting things rolling every morning, and cleaning up ticket booths and our office after the fair on Sunday. Aiding Nancy, Bill and Earl were day managers Rita Atencio, Cindy Beck, Tanya Drayton, Tim Peterson, and Marilyn Rogish. Thank you, one and all! Some people worked multiple shifts (several of you worked every day), and your help was greatly appreciated. Many of you called family members and friends this year; they helped us out and really made a difference. In fact, I am asking you to start thinking now about people who can help next year who weren’t contacted this year. You can let Michael, Nancy or me know who they are. That will really help us when scheduling in 2018.

Last month I mentioned the problems we faced in completing projects in the second half of this summer, and those challenges continued. Joe Rogish postponed the Boulder Creek project scheduled for Sept. 8-9 because of the Nelson fire’s proximity to Boulder Creek Trail and limited visibility because of smoke, not to mention the negative effects of working hard in smoky conditions. Some of our members have had to evacuate their homes because of fire danger, and we sure hope they are now back home or close to returning. Jan Bullock coordinated animal rescues for the county and some of you aided her in that effort. Thank you, Jan. Like I said, it has been quite a summer, and we are all hoping for some serious precipitation to end this dry spell. Time for rain dancing!

Karen Philips, President

Nag News Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen

Volume44 September2017 Issue9

BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN MISSION STATEMENT 1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s backcountry and wilderness areas. 2. To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use. 3. To assist the various government, state and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource. 4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise and sustaining use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage. 5. To foster and encourage the formation of new back country horsemen’s organizations. 6. To cooperate with other B.C.H.A. organizations.

In this Issue

President’s Letter 1 Proposed Ride Schedule 2 East Fork Project Report 3 Horse Sense 6 Back Country Kitchen 7 General/Board Mtg Notes 8 Ads & Services 11

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MEMBERS CONTACT Audit & Budget Joe Atencio 961-4816/381-2705 Audio-Visual Equipment Ed Bullock 907-575-7878 Donations & Awards Rita Atencio 961-4816 Education Fred Weisbecker 546-8067 Election & Nominations Rita Atencio 961-4816 Equipment & Inventory Dave Welch 541 980 2883 Fair Bill Black 546-6492 Fundraisers Ed Bullock 907-575-7878 RTP Grant Committee Joe Rogish, Fred Weisbecker, Joyce Wesche 642-3246 Historian Laura McManus 642-3018 Issues Fred Weisbecker 406-546-8067 Memberships Bonnie Morgan 381-9021 Newsletter Lionel Lavallee 640-1242 Outreach Susan Slemp 821-2017/381-5910 Parliamentarian VOLUNTEER NEEDED Programs Philip & Pam Torgerson 360-4933/360-3201 Projects Dan Brandborg, Joe Rogish 381-5643/484-643-3982 Social Melanie Lavallee 370-0752 Sunshine Cindy Beck 360-1165 Trail Rides Rebecca Banks 381-4486 Training Bonnie Morgan 381-9021 Youth Committee Ed Duggan & Christy Schram-Duggan 369-3140/503-729-2813 Website Nancy Pollman 406-546-6492

Our proposed BBCH Day Ride Schedule for club members is as follows:

No rides scheduled due to fires and related smoke.

Coffee and Hot Water Volunteers: October coffee: Jan Bullock October hot water: Christy Schram-Duggan November coffee: Bill Black November hot water: Susan Slemp December coffee: Karen Philips December hot water: Chuck Miller

FeelGoodattheEndoftheDay(publishedinTheNorthwestHorseSource,June2017,byTeriStarke)

TeriStarke,thetreasurerforBCHWashington,writesamonthlycolumnforTheNorthwestHorseSource.Recently,anarticlefromKenCarmichael(chairofBCHWmembershiprecruitment)wassubmittedforthecolumnthatoutlinesopportunitiesforpersonalfulfillmentthatcanbeachievedwithBCHWmembership.Insummary,Kenwritestheopportunityforeducation,helpingothers,involvementinthecommunity,contributiontoacause,havingnewexperiences,usingyourskillsinaproductiveway,andstayingfitareadditionalwaysmemberscanachievepersonalfulfillmentandfeelgoodattheendoftheday.Readthefullarticleonpage24oftheJune2017editionofTheNorthwestHorseSource,andyoutoocanfeelgoodattheendoftheday!

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ItwasanotherhotsmokefilleddayinthemiddleofAugust;theBackCountryHorsemenTrailclearingprojectshadbeentakingplacesinceAprilsoenthusiasmwaswaningaswereenergylevelstogetoutandworkinwarmerthannormalSummerconditions.TheearlySeasonparticipationof20or30membershaddecreasedastheheatandsmokeincreased.Fourteenmemberssignedupfortheproject,buttwowereheldbackduetotheircommitmenttohelpRavalliCountyemergencymanagementpersonneltofindtransportationforhorses,mules,andotheranimalsthatmighthavetobemovedduetofireevacuations.Twoothermembershadlastminutechangesinplansthatprecludedtheirparticipation.Agroupof10BitterRootBackCountryHorsemenarrivedattheEastForkoftheBitterrootTrailheadonFridayevening,18,Augustinpreparationfortrailclearingoperationsthatwouldcommenceafterfirstlightthefollowingmorning.StateBCHChairmanandSecretary,BradandNancyPollman,transportedtheChapter’scooktrailertothetrailheadandsetitupinacentrallocationinthehorsecamparea,whileotherChaptermembersweresettingupcampers,tents,andhighliningstock.Theprimarycooksfortheproject,KathyStroppel-HollandMaxStroppelgotbusypreparingtheeveningmeal,withamaincourseofBeefBorgunion,freshcookedvegetables,salad,anddessert.Nobodylefthungryandsecondhelpingswerethenorm.FollowingSupperandcleanup,ourtroopsatandtalkeduntildarkness,andwithnocampfireduetofirerestrictionsallhandsturnedinforthenight.

Saturdaymorning,ahalfhourbeforesunrise,ourintrepidcampcookswereatworktakingcareoftheprimaryobjectiveoftheday:Hotcoffee,andhot

E a s t F o r k T r a i l P r o j e c t

At the East Fork Trailhead, Dan and mules are ready to head up the trail

Joe and Dan head up the trail

Dan Brandborg, Dan Maiyo, and Brad Pollman check out trails in the area on topographic maps

chocolatetogetourvolunteer’sbloodflowing.Hotcakes,thesmellofbacon,fruit,andcakeallfueledourworkersforthedaystrailclearingefforts.Followingtheprojectsafetybriefanddistributionofradios,our10volunteersbrokeintotwoteams,withteamoneheadinguptheEastForktrailtoBuckCreektocommencetrailclearingeffortswhereForestServicecrewshadended.TeamtwotookontheresponsibilityofclearingwaterbarsandcuttingbackbrushontheEastForktrailbetweenthetrailheadandthejunctionwithBuckCreek,adistanceof4.5milesoneway.TeamTwocleared28waterbarsandcutbackbrushalong2milesoftheEastForkTrail.BradPollmanalsofixedthestocktankatthehorsecamp,restoringwaterflowtothetankthathadnotbeenoperationalforsometime.TeamOneremoved13treesof8”diameterorless,and17treeswithadiameterbetween8”and24”,allcrosscutsawwork,sincetheentireprojectwasinsidetheAnaconda-PintlerWildernessarea.Thiseffortclearedthefirst2.5milesofBuck

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Leslie Maiyo and cook Kathy Stroppel-Holl enjoy their breakfast beverages

Breakfast cook Max Stroppel hard at work

Joe conducts the safety talk before we head up the trail

Brad and Nancy Pollman cleaned lots of water bars and cut back brush

Creekand7milestotal.

Allvolunteersreturnedtothehorsecampby5:00P.M.Highlinesweretakendown,asweretents,andtheprocessofbreakingcamp,loadingstock,andheadinghomemeantanothertrailclearingprojectsuccessbyourmembers.Manythankstoourmembervolunteerswhogivefreelyoftheirtimeandtalents.

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Joe and Dan make it back from Buck Creek Trail Dan Maiyo hiked to and from the Buck Creek Trail; phew, long walk!

Everyone made it back safely and we relaxed in the shade before breaking camp and heading home

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Wildfire Smoke and Horses’ Respiratory Health by University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine Wildfires have raised concern among horse owners regarding the potential impact of persistent smoke and related air pollution on their equids. And their concern is justified: Smoke can cause serious health problems for horses, as it can in people,

notes an equine veterinarian from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), School of Veterinary Medicine.

Smoke is an unhealthy combination of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot, hydrocarbons, and other organic substances. Smoke particulates, which are a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets in the air, can irritate horses’ eyes and respiratory tracts, and hamper their breathing.

“Owners should limit their horses’ activity when smoke is visible,” said UC Davis veterinary professor John Madigan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACAW.

During California wildfires with persistent smoke several years ago, the Tevis Cup—a 100-mile endurance race—was postponed based on adverse air quality for exercising horses. This is an example of important management decisions that can protect horse health.

It is important to use human health air-quality advisories and apply them to horse events where horses will be exercising and breathing harmful smoke. If humans’ eyes burn and are bothered by smoke, you can assume horses will be in the same boat. Providing horses with resting from exercise, limiting smoke exposure when possible, and monitoring for signs of increased respiratory rate or cough should be at the top of owners' to-do lists when wildfires are near. And should a concern arise, always consult your veterinarian.

“It’s also important to provide horses with plenty of fresh water, which keeps airways moist and helps them clear inhaled particulates,” said Madigan.

If a horse is having difficulty breathing, contact your veterinarian immediately to ensure the horse has not developed a reactive airway disease or bacterial infection accompanied by bronchitis or pneumonia. Horses can suffer from constriction of the airways, just as humans can.

In cases of heavy smoke exposure, it can take four to six weeks for smoke-induced damage to heal, during which time the horse should not be heavily exercised. Premature exercise could aggravate the condition, delaying healing and compromising the horse’s performance for weeks or months.

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“If the horse has further smoke-related problems, such as persistent cough, nasal discharge, fever, or increased rate of breathing or labored breathing, the owner should contact a veterinarian, who may prescribe respiratory medications such as bronchial dilators or other treatments that will hydrate the horse’s airway passages and reduce inflammation,” Madigan said. “The veterinarian also may recommend tests to determine whether a secondary bacterial infection is contributing the horse’s respiratory problems.”

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B a c k C o u n t r y K i t c h e n

Camp Donuts Originally provided by Rita Atencio.

This recipe is a winner for those crisp summer mornings along with a steaming cup of hot coffee (or cocoa) and easy!

Ingredients

Serves 4 (or more)

1 pkg. refrigerator biscuits ¼ c. granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 lunch-sized paper sack vegetable oil for about 1 ½ - 2” in a medium saucepan (about 2 c.) 1” hole cutter (we used the spout lid to a tea kettle) Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 2. Mix cinnamon and sugar in the paper sack and set aside. 3. While oil is heating, crack open biscuits, spread on flat surface and punch a hole in each biscuit. Save holes as well.

4. Gently drop each donut into the hot fat and brown off on each side. Cook holes similarly.

5. Remove from oil when done, place in bag and shake to coat evenly.

Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen 2017 Board

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Karen Philips 369-0725 Fred Weisbecker 546-8067 Kathy Stroppel 961-0096 Marilyn Rogish 642-3246 Directors:

Bill Black (2017-18) 363-6834 Ed Bullock (2016-17) 907-575-7878 Jan Bullock (2017-18) 907-242-9853 Mike Costanzo (2016-17) 375-1340 Dan Brandborg (2016-17) 381-5643 Taylor Orr (2016-17) 930-5838 Joe Rogish (2017-18) 642-3246 Ed Duggan (2017-18) 406-369-3140 Tim Meyer (2017-18) 907-440-0841

Past President: Alan Lackey 505-603-8499 State Chairman: Brad Pollman 406-546-6491 State Directors: Chuck Miller (2017-18) 961-5453

Joe Rogish (2016-17) 642-3246

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BITTERROOTBACKCOUNTRYHORSEMENDRAFTGENERALMEETINGMINUTES,AUGUST17,2017

TheAugust2017generalmeetingoftheBitterRootBackCountryHorsemen(BRBCH)wascalledtoorderbyPresidentKarenPhilipsat7:05pmwithoutanofficerquorumpresent(thusnobusinessvotingcanbedone).ThemeetingwasheldattheSamBillingsCampground.Approximately23membersplusguestswerepresent.JoeRogishledthePledgeofAllegiancetostartthemeeting.Guests:LindaRussell(fromOregon),SandyCarlson(recentlymovedtoDarby),ShellyIrwin(fromPhoenix,campingatSamBillings)

PROGRAMNancyPollmandiscussedtheupcomingCountyFair,includinguseofacreditcardreader(Square)atallbuttheEastGate.TheNorthGatewillhavethecarriagecominginfromtheparkinglot,andgatepeoplewillmanagevehicleaccess.EastGatevolunteersneedachair,hat,andsunscreen–thisistheaccesspointforcompetitors,entertainers,andsupportpeople.Gatevolunteersgetinfreeanyday,anytime;eachgatehasalistofnames.Daymanagerswillcallvolunteerspriortotheirshift.EarlPhilipsnotedthatBRBCHhassupportedthefairfor39years,sellingandtakingtickets.BillBlackandNancyhavecontributedabigeffortovertheyears,andMichaelSarantishasputinover100hourspreparingthisyear’sschedule.HesaidthatBRBCHgatevolunteersarethefirstpersonthatpeoplesee,sopresentapositivefaceandenjoyyourselves.Remindpeoplethattheiradmissiongetsthemintoeverythingatthefairexceptthecarnival.ProvideconcernstotheFairBoard.Heexplainedthedailyandseasonalticketcolorsandprices(whiteticketsare$7forstudents,military,seniorsover60+;greenticketsare$9foradults),carpasses,andvendorpasses.Children5andunderarefree.Everygatehasaradiotocontactthedaymanagers.FFAand4Hpeopleshouldhavepasses.FairBoardmembersshouldhaveabadge.EarlexplainedhowtousetheSquarecreditcardreader.Healsotalkedabitaboutthefoodboothsituation.

BUSINESSMinutes(KathyStroppel-Holl):TherewasonecorrectiontotheJulygeneralmeetingminutesfromRebeccaBanksregardingtheproposedrideatHeartBench,whichshouldbespelledHartBench.Treasurer’sReport(KathyS-HforMarilynRogish):KathypresentedtheAugusttreasurer’sreport.

CORRESPONDENCEANDANNOUNCEMENTSBonnieMorgansaidtwo4Htrailcompetitionjudgesareneededfrom9am-2pmonAug21atLarryCreek(locationsubsequentlychangedtoCoyoteCouleeduetothefires).Judgesmusthaveahorsetoridewithcompetitorsand/ortoridetoanobstacle.Bonnienotedhorsecookiesdonatedfromlastmonth’smeetingareavailableforthetaking.KarenPpassedaroundthecoffee/hotwatersignupsheetforupcominggeneralmeetingstobeheldattheCorvallisSchoolCafeteria.Afewslotsneedtobefilledtofinishouttheyear.KarensaidToddMcKayletherknowtheLarryCreekTrailsystemandCharlieWaterscampgroundhavebeenclosedduetotheLoloPeakFire.

COMMITTEEREPORTSProjects:JoeRpassedaroundasignupsheetfortheBoulderCreekprojectonSep8-9,andtalkedaboutwhathasbeencleared

andwhatislefttodo,mainlybrushcuttingabout6milesupthetrail.Hewillbringacrosscutsawforanyerranttrees.Crewswillgoinandoutthesameday.HethentalkedabouttheEastFork(EF)ProjectonAug18-19.FocuswillbeonBuckCreek(junctionat4½milesuptheEFtrail)withlotsofcuttingexpected.WaterbarsneedclearingontheEFtrail.Onepackanimalmaybeavailable.Joewilldosawyerwork.MeetattheEFtrailhead,withFridinneraround6pm,breakfastSatmorning,andsacklunchprovidedfortrailcrews.StateDirector:ChuckMillersaidtheBCHMTBoardmeetingwillbeinDeerLodgeinSep.Effortsareongoingtoupdatetheconstitution;changeswillbepresentedtotheStateBoard.BradPollmannotedKathyHundleyandGregSchatzhavebeendoingwellwithyouthtraining.ThenextRTPGrantdrawisOct1(subsequentlycorrectedtoOct15)fortrailprojects.Keeptrackofmileageonthenexttwoprojects;filloutthepaperwork,andturnitintoJoeRfortheRTPGrantcommitteetoreview.Membership:BonnieMsaidwehave101membershipsand153members.Training:BonniepassedoutcrosscutsawyercardstoJoeRogish,DanMaiyo,BillSlemp,andKarenPhilips.Bonniethankedthemforattendingthecourse.ThechainsawcourseishamperedbyType2restrictionsfornow.Shewillsendoutanemailtomembersinterestedinthecourse,andsuggestedpeoplegototheBCHMTwebsiteformoreinfo.Onasidenote,BRBCHisofferingtwoscholarshipstoanupcomingSmokeElserpackingclinic(tobediscussedmoreinSep).TheparticipantswillbeexpectedtodemonstratetheirknowledgeattheWildernessSkillsWeekend.KarennotedthattheclassisinJanuary,andSmokeElserisalegendtolearnhowtopack.Program:KarensaidPhilTorgersonistalkingtoDr.Hansenaboutspeakingonbackcountrysafetytopics.He’salsobeenincontactwithDr.AlliefromTammanyVettospeakatafuturemeeting.Sunshine:Karenaskedifanyoneknewofamemberwhoneedsagetwell,congratulations,orcondolencecardtoletCindyBeckknow.TrailRides:RebeccaBankssaidSandraO’BrienscheduledarideforSunday,Aug27at10amattheMPGRanch,eastofLolo.ShehasbeenincontactwithMPG,andwecanrideanytimebutonlybetweenJun1andSep1inoneareabecauseofhunting.GuestShellyIrwinhasriddenthereandnotedthewatertanksdocarryabearsmell,whichmaystartlethehorses.JulieSchramislookingtorideupSkalkahoonSep8.JanwilldoaFredBurrrideinSep.RebeccaisplanningaChaffinCreekrideonSep18.KarensuggestedthatJuliechangetheSep8datesoit’snotinconflictwiththeBoulderCreekProject.RebeccanotedthattheFredBurrtrailneedssomegravelwork,apossiblefutureproject.

NEWBUSINESSEastForkGuardStationCampout:LionelLavalleespokeaboutcampingSep4-6attheGuardStation.Thecabinhasfourbeds.Thereisplentyofspaceforhorsetrailers.Asignupsheetwaspassedaround.Thefacilitieshavelotsofamenities.Joenotedthewatertroughatthestockareaisnot

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flowing,sobringwater.BRBCHwillattempttorepairit.OTHERBUSINESS

NextMeeting:Sep21attheCorvallisSchoolCafeteriawiththepotluckdinnerstartingat6:30pm.Coffee–Joe&MarilynRogish;HotWater–JoyceWesche.KarenthankedeveryoneforcomingdowntoBoulderCreek.Nancysaidthesquashonthetableisforthetaking.Adjourn:BonnieMorganmotionedandSandraO’Briensecondedtoadjournthemeetingat8:11pm.Themotioncarried.KathyStroppel-Holl,SecretaryBRBCH

BITTERROOTBACKCOUNTRYHORSEMENDRAFTBOARDMEETINGMINUTES,SEPTEMBER7,2017

TheAugust2017BoardmeetingoftheBitterRootBackCountryHorsemen(BRBCH)wascalledtoorderat7:05pmattheFirstPresbyterianChurchinHamilton,Montana,byKarenPhilips.PresentwereofficersPresidentKarenPhilips,VicePresidentFredWeisbecker,andSecretaryKathyStroppel-Holl.BoardMemberspresentincluded:BillBlack,JanBullock,EdBullock,MikeCostanzo,andTaylorOrr.AlsopresentwasStateDirectorChuckMiller.AbsentwereBoardMembersDanBrandborg,EdDuggan,TimMeyer,andJoeRogish,andTreasurerMarilynRogish.Guests:BonnieMorgan,NancyandBradPollmanMinutes(KathyStroppel-Holl):KarenaskediftherewereanyupdatestotheAugustminutes.EdBullockmotionedandMikeCostanzosecondedtoaccepttheminutesoftheAugust2017Boardmeetingasprintedinthenewsletter.Themotioncarried.

TherewasnoTreasurer’sReportthismonthduetoanillhorseattheRogishes.

CORRESPONDENCEANDANNOUNCEMENTSBRBCHreceivedapostcardfromRolandCheeknotingthatourthankyoucardmayhavebeenthebesthe’severreceived.KarennotedtheyouthactivitiesinsuranceoptionsthatshewasgoingtopresentatthismeetingwillbepostponedtotheOctBoardmeeting.Morediscussionensuedonwhatiscoveredbyourcurrentinsuranceversusyouthgroupsowninsurance.

COMMITTEEREPORTSEducation:FredWeisbeckersaidtheForestService(FS)wasgratefulfortheuseofourcamptentattheFair.HehelpedattheFStentastheywereshortstaffedduetothecurrentfires.BonnieMnotedBRBCHneedsnewbrochureswithupdatedinfo.BradPsaidtheMTBCHalsohasnewbrochures.FredstatedheandRobertFisherrecentlyclearedfourtreesatCoyoteCoulee.Issues:Fredsaidtherewasnoissues.Projects:KarenindicatedtheBoulderCreekProjecthasbeenpostponedduetotheproximityofandsmokefromtheNelsonCreekFire.ThiswasatoughdecisionforJoeRogishtomake,butsafetydictatedthepostponement.JoewillcontactsawyersandpackerstocoordinateapossibleOcttrip.FredsaidthatinTheNorthwestHorseSourceJuneedition,WashingtonBCHhasagoodarticleonwhatBCHofferstomemberswithfocusontrailwork.HenotedthatfireisburningintowhereweworkedtheEastForkProject,andthatbackburningisbeingpursuedinotherareas.StateDirector:ChuckMillersaidtheBCHMTmeetingwillbe9/9,

andhewillprovideinfofromitatthenextmeeting.Membership:BonnieMorganstatedBRBCHcurrentlyhas102membershipsand154members.ShetalkedaboutandaskedforapprovalofnewmemberapplicantSandyCarlson.MikeCostanzomotionedandEdBullocksecondedtoacceptthenewmember.Themotioncarried.ShelleyIrwinwhoattendedtheAugmeetingasavisitorisinterestedinjoiningfortheshorttimesheisinthearea.Training:Bonnienotedshesentouttextforthepackingscholarshipearlierintheyear,anditshouldbepublishedinthenextnewsletter.ChuckwilltrytoreachSmokeElserandgetmoreinfo.BonniesaidweshouldhaveaWildernessSkillsWeekend(orday),andshewillaskforvolunteerstoformacommitteeattheSepgeneralmeeting.ItcouldbecombinedwithDefensiveHorseSafety.BradsaidBCHMTwillbediscussinghowtrainingmoneycanbereimbursedtochaptersifthetrainerisaBCHmember.Outreach:KarensaidtheFairwasagreatoutreacheffort.Program:KarennotedtheSepspeakerwillbeDr.JimHansen,whowilltalkaboutcoldinjuriesandpreparedness.KarenwillcontactDanBaboutintroducingthespeaker.

OLDBUSINESSCountyFairFollowUp:NancyPollmansaidwedidnotfill100%ofthepositionsthisyear,butwemadeitworkduringthebusyperiods.TheNorthgatewillalwaysneedtwopeopleduetoparkingproximityanduseofthecreditcard(CC)reader.Thereadersdidnotoperateaseasilyasexpected.BillBlacksaidwewerefortunatetohaveNancyandEarlPhilipstheretohandletheCCreaders,andthatthevolunteersdidagreatjob.BradsaidweneedtoworkwiththeFairBoardtoreworkthenorthbooth;itwascongestedworkingcashandCCreaderfromthesamewindow.HewouldlikethegatevolunteerstoshowupifpossibleatthefollowupmeetingwiththeFairBoard.KarensaidtheprephoursbyNancy,Mike,andBillshouldbepresentedtotheFairBoardinadditiontothegatevolunteerhours.Fortheamountoftimeeveryoneputsin,Bradthinkswecouldraisethesefundsviaanalternativemethod.Nancywillgetinputfromthedaymanagers,meetwiththefaircommittee,andpresentafinalreporttotheBRBCHBoard.Karennotedweneedtoreachoutsideourclubtocoverslotsinthefuture.AttendancewasuponFriday,butdownonSaturdayduetoheavysmoke.WeneedtoeducatetheFairBoardwithvolunteerstatistics.Morediscussionensuedonwhatittakestoputonagoodfairandhandlethenewlogistics.

NEWBUSINESSAuditandNominatingCommittees:KarensaidbothcommitteesneedtobesetupinSep(2monthspriortoelections).ThecandidatesmustbepresentedtothemembershipattheOctmeeting.Fredvolunteeredforthenominatingcommittee,andNancyvolunteeredfortheauditcommittee.Karenwillrerunforpresident,andKathywillrerunforsecretary.MarilynRhastermedoutasTreasurer.KarenwillcheckonwhetheranyBoardmembershavetermedout.

OTHERBUSINESSKarennotedtheRTPgrantdrawisOct15.BradandNancycanhelpmemberswithdoingthepaperwork.TheRTPGrantcommitteewillreviewtheforms.

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KarensaidacoffeevolunteerisneededfortheOctgeneralmeeting,andJanvolunteered.Also,coffeefortheSepgeneralmeetingwillbebroughtbyNancyasJoeandMarilynRwillbeunavailable.EdBullockwillemailinfofromtheeditorofTheNorthwestHorseSource,whoiswillingtoworkwithus.HealsonotedthattheNagNewswillhavetwonewcolumns,HorseSenseandBackcountryCooking.Edislookingforsponsorsforeachcolumn,andhaspickeduponealready–thesesponsorshipsaregoodfor12issues.Frednotedagainthattheprintversionofthenewslettershouldgoawaysomeday,andthatnon-computersavvymemberscouldreceiveapostcardinformingthemofthenextmeeting.Edhasgenerated~$500inadvertisingdollarsthisyear.Ourcirculationisover150,withmostrecipientsreceivinganemaillinkandsomereceivingaprintcopy.TheFSprefersaprintcopy,whichiswidelyreadthroughouttheoffice.KathymentionedthatBassProShopssupportsnon-profitswithfocusonthosewhoprovidefishandwildlifeconservationandeducation.ShepassedaroundinfoonthisandaskedChuckandBradtofollowupwitheitherBCHAorBCHMT.ChucknotedthathuntersintheGravellyMountainswererecentlyattackedbyagrizzlyandusedbearspraytodefendthemselves.Theyencounteredabearcoveringanelkcarcass.Itwassuggestedthatabearsprayclassbeprovidedtomembers,whichFredcouldteach.Fredsaidhecoulddoin-housetraining.Adjourn:EdBullockmotionedandJanBullocksecondedtoadjournthemeetingat8:23pm.Themotioncarried.KathyStroppel-Holl,SecretaryBRBCH

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BitterRootBackCountryHorsemen

NEXT BBCH MEETING Thursday, September 21st

Location: CorvallisSchoolCafeteria Program speaker: Dr.JimHansen–

coldinjuries&preparedness Potluck at 6:30

Meeting at 7:00 Guests are welcome!

Visit our website: bchmt.org/bitterroot