Heartland Back Country Horsemen of Idaho

Heartland Backcountry Horsemen

Christmas Potluck Meeting
December 9, 2008

After a sumptuous potluck, the meeting was called to order by President Al Becker. Those present were: Al and Holly Becker, Ron and Anita VanGrunsven, Nick and Linda Davenport, Don and Jackie Dowdy, Doug and Beth Roberts, Loran and Bridgett Brest, Carolyn Bagot, Helen Glidden, Paul Kleint, Linda Hemminger and Marti Eich. Guests were Fred and Shirley Glemser, Olin and Karen Balch, and Peg Tiedeman who joined the club; Leonard and Jeannie Simpson from Kuna and and Jan Rininger from Indian Valley.

Calendar Sales—The last ones were brought to the meeting and sold to folks here. Our chapter has sold 120 calendars for BCHI, raising $2,370. We donated one to Mike Nourse and paid $10 to sit at the Indian Valley Craft Fair where Bridgett and Loren, Don and Jackie sold 26 calendars! Way to go! Al Becker sold all the “winning calendars” to his friends. Great effort all around! THANK YOU!

Directors' Meeting—full report to follow at the next meeting but here are two timely issues: Linda H. has a 250 page Education Book, a hard copy of which was given to each chapter. There is info on our BCHI, first aid for people and horses in the mountains, and many great topics. It is also available on the website of BCHI.org. Life Flight Memberships are being “grandfathered in” at the $5.50 rate per person to BCHI. The Directors voted that a person must now be a member of a chapter of BCHI in order to buy the coverage. Family memberships could be used to cover grandchildren, somewhat at the discretion of the local chapter. Al Becker will coordinate the membership/life flight sales. The money must be paid by the first week in January.

Expenses—Bridgett presented receipts for $31.78 used to buy the poster boards for our calendar sales displays. Beth moved and Helen seconded that we reimburse her. Passed unanimously. Bridgett gave the receipts to Paul for Jan. Anita and Linda asked to be reimbursed for the $40 registration and hotel expenses for the Directors' Meeting. They carpooled with Kleint's and paid for their own meals. Also passed unanimously.

Election of Officers –These folks agreed to serve:
President—Paul Kleint
Vice President—Al Becker
Secretary—Joy Rittersbacher
Treasurer—Jan Whitney
Directors—Linda H. and Anita with Olin and Bridgett as alternates

Next Meeting—3rd Tuesday of February

“Packing Clinic” and Dessert to start at 6 p.m. on February 17, 2009

Don and Jackie Dowdy's place in Indian Valley (256-4323 for directions)

Write it down as soon as you open your 2009 Calendar!

Respectfully submitted, Anita VanGrunsven, Substitute Secretary.

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
POTLUCK/MEETING
October 28, 2008

MEETING: After a plentiful potluck at 6 PM at Jan Whitney’s home, VP Paul Kleint started the meeting at 7:05 PM. Thanks to Jan for filling in for the ill Gretel Kleint and Paul for filling in for Pres. Al, who is in the hunting mode/mood.
PRESENT: Linda Davenport, Jan Whitney, Jean Revaul, Bridgett Brest, Jackie and Don Dowdy, Linda Hemminger, Helen Glidden, Anita VanGrunsven, Larry Bauer, Harvey Meyer, Joy and Dave Rittersbacher.
MINUTES: Approved as emailed/mailed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Same balance as last month, $632.10.
AGENDA: Calendars, Convention, Web Site, Xmas Party, Election of Officers.
CALENDARS: Each calendar will cost $20 with the high hope of winning $500 monthly, or a larger prize of an ATV, and a grand prize of a horse trailer. Anita will make 3 informative posters to be used when selling these calendars. Volunteers who will sell posters are Helen, Bridgett, and Jean so far.
CONVENTION: Nov.14 &15 in Salmon, ID. Each chapter is asked to present an interesting tale. HBCH will spin the saga of Harvey’s Lost Horses. Linda H. was looking for interesting pictures of our chapter, then and now, to present. Linda H. and Anita V. will be going to the convention as will Gretel and Paul Kleint.
WEB SITE: Dave spoke with Mike Nourse, our web manager extraordinaire, and he will not send us a monthly bill. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to give Mike a calendar, and a one time donation of $30 for services rendered. Helen would be the deliverer. It was suggested that we pay Mike a fee as we submit material to the site.
CHRISTMAS PARTY/MEETING: The date is December 9 (Tuesday) at VanGrunsven’s in the Council area. Mark your calendars and await more information at a later date.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of officers will be at the meeting on Dec. 9. Get ready to volunteer!

MTG. ADJ. 7:49PM
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
JOY RITTERSBACHER, SECRETARY.

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
POTLUCK/MEETING
September 23, 2008

MEETING: President Al Becker started the meeting at 7:11 PM after a delightful potluck in the delightful home of Jean and Kevin Revaul.
PRESENT: Anita and Ron VanGrunsven, Gretel and Paul Kleint, Bridgett Brest, Linda Hemminger, Ingrid and Mark Graham, Holly and Al Becker, Jean Revaul, Linda Davenport, Jan Whitney, Harvey Meyer, Joy and Dave Rittersbacher.
MINUTES: Approved as read.
TREASURER’S REPORT: By Jan. Balance in acct. is $632.10 with the auction of concession items bringing $42.50. Also, there were 5 new members.
BELT BUCKLE: Al and Holly received a note of apology for lack of acknowledgement of WTA as co-sponsor of the belt buckle with HBCH for the rodeo.
MILEAGE: Al will re-submit the mileage for the work on Council Mt. Trail maintenance ride.
AGENDA: (1) Report on Arling Trail, (2) Web Site, (3) HBCH Tools, (4) NAIS Committee Report, (5) Council Mt. Rides, (6) Convention.
(1). Report on Arling Trail: The first Arling Trail ride was successful and a good ride clearing dense brush, etc. Bees, though, did beset Bridgett. The second ride with Jean, Ingrid, and Stephanie Johnson turned into an endurance ride over hill, dale, through brush and around obstacles. They came to Burnt Wagon Basin where they noticed a plaque, Durham Wright Memorial. Al will look into the history of this plaque. Al will also contact the Squaw Butte Club about a joint effort restoration of this Arling Trail next summer.
(2) Web Site: Jan (Treasurer) has been receiving monthly bills of $20 for the Web Site. According to the May minutes, HBCH was to pay a server fee of $20 only. Dave will contact Mike Nourse about expected fees and pictures references.
(3) HBCH Tools: Anita and Ron picked up the tools being stored at Evelyn Snider’s place. All tools, etc. would be stored at Kleint’s. The tools, etc. were obtained through a grant.
(4). NAIS Committee Report: Committee is researching, information pending.
(5) Council Mountain Rides: The first ride, Anita and Linda D. ventured out. Since, the ride was so fabulous, about 7 more ladies ventured out on a second ride. The trails were in good shape, but the signs were not.
(6) Convention: The Convention will be Nov. 14 & 15 in Salmon. Gretel passed out a flyer. Each chapter must present an interesting tale that occurred therein over the passed few months. Joy will send an updated list of members to the State Sec.

NEXT MEETING: It will be a POTLUCK at 6 PM at the Kleint’s, Needles View Ranch, 1 mile S. of Donnelly on Highway 55 at 13010 Highway 55 near milepost 130 East side of the Hwy.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM,
Respectfully submitted,
Joy Rittersbacher, Secretary

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
MINUTES
August 26, 2008

MEETING: President Al Becker started the meeting after we all feasted on dessert delicacies.

PRESENT: Tami and Tony Buthman, Linda Davenport, Helen Glidden, Carolyn Bagot, Judi Mault, Cindy Jones, Anita and Ron VanGrunsven, Linda Hemminger, Jean L. Revaul, Ingrid and Mark Graham, Jan Whitney, Jackie and Don Dowdy, Gretel and Paul Kleint, Bridgett Brest, Joy and Dave Rittersbacher

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS AND GUESTS: Welcome to all!

HEARTLAND CHAPTER HISTORY AND CURRENT DOINGS: From the start of this chapter in 1986 to our current web site and all parties, meetings, rides, etc. in between, gave our new folks a synopsis of our happenings.

MINUTES: Approved as read.

TREASURER’S REPORT: By Jan. $308.25 was deposited from the Concession Stand with bills of $189.56 yet to be deducted. The deposit added to our account gave us a balance of $697.16. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to pay the bills in the amount of $189.56. Profit from the C. Stand would be $118.69.

AGENDA: (1) Council Mt. Trail and Maintenance Ride, (2) Harvey’s Horses (3) Concession Stand for The Pony Club Event Derby, (4) Rides, (5) Auction.
(1).Council Mt. Ride – Trail Maintenance: A few stalwart members trekked the trails, fought the mosquitoes, and had a good, but tiring time. Only Al and Linda H. spent the night. Al filed a maintenance report with the Council Ranger District. Mileage will be reimbursed to the club.
(2) Harvey’s Horses Saga and Return: We all listened intently to Harvey’s report and clapped enthusiastically at their return.
(3) Concession Stand: Sunday, August 17, HBCH ran the Concession Stand for The Pony Club Event Derby. Breakfast and lunch were served. Rolls, muffins, and fruit were served for breakfast along with drinks. Lunch was hamburgers and hot dogs with chips, candy bars, and drinks. Those working were Carolyn, Gretel, Linda H. and Linda D., Anita, Joy and Dave. Gretel and Carolyn were judges as well.
(4) Rides: Paul Kleint will contact Rick Branch again to see if he can lead a ride on the Arling Trail on either Sept 13. or 27. All riders will meet at Jean’s home. Tami and Tony, who are members of the Squaw Butte Chapter, suggested the two clubs have a joint effort on refurbishing the trail next summer. It is a historical trail.
(5) Auction: Anita and Dave auctioned off the condiments, chips, candy bars, etc. left over from the concession stand. It was spirited, noisy, and chaotic, but amusing and the money went to the Treas. to add to the Concession Stand fund.

NEXT MEETING: It will be a POTLUCK at Jean Revaul’s home near Tamarack Resort at 6 PM on Sept. 23. A map will be sent out.

NOTE: Al will check with Jo Seely concerning Adam’s Co. Rodeo brochure which didn’t acknowledge White Tail Arena’s sponsorship of a belt buckle. WTA and HBCH were to co-sponsor a belt buckle. Also, the Sec. will send a note to Adam’s Co. Fair Board thanking them for dedicating the Fair to HBCH this year.

MTG. ADJ.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

JOY RITTERSBACHER, SEC.

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
MINUTES
July 22, 2008

MEETING: Pres. Al Becker started the meeting by all devouring delicious desserts at the New Meadow’s Library around 7 PM.

PRESENT: Helen Glidden, Anita VanGrunsven, Carolyn Bagot, Gretel and Paul Kleint, Jan Whitney, Jean Revaul, Jackie and Don Dowdy, Al Becker, Linda Davenport, Marti Eich, Joy and Dave Rittersbacher

AGENDA: (1). Minutes, (2). Treasurer’s Report, (3). Adam’s Co. Fair, (4). Membership application – web site, (5). Lost horses, (6). Dr. Metcalf, Equine dentist, (7). Director’s Mtg., (8). Rides, (9). Concession Stand, (10). MTC Report (11). Next Meeting.
(1). Minutes: By Joy, Approved as read.
(2). Treasurer’s Report: By Jan. Balance $358.91 in acct. Dues received from Harvey Meyer, Jody Seely, and Jean Revaul. Bills paid: M. Nourse - $20, J. Seely(Adams Co. Rodeo buckle) - $75, Beckers - $189.
(3). Adam’s Co. Fair: To our surprise and delight, The ACF is dedicated to HBCH.
(4). Membership – Web Site. There is a current application for membership on the site.
(5). Lost Horses: Harvey Meyer is still looking for his two lost horses. A flyer was passed around.
(6). Dr. S. Metcalf, Equine Dentist, will visit only once a year and will be here next summer.
(7). Director’s Mtg: Anita and Linda H. attended the mtg. in Nampa. The money making project will be the calendars at $20 a piece with the possibility of a monthly drawing and a grand prize available. There will be no raffle. The Outdoor Show in Lewiston on April 9 will have a table raffle, though. The Convention will be in November at Salmon, ID. National ID Registry to trace diseases was discussed there and here. Anita will chair a committee of Marti, Linda D., Gretel and Paul to write a resolution and will present same next meeting. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to reimburse Anita $20 for her expenses.
(8). Rides: The Arling Trail Ride that was cancelled will be rescheduled. However, on the 24th, Gretel, Paul, Jan, and Jean with the possibility of Carolyn will scout out the trail. The Deseret Trail and Maintenance Ride will be Aug. 1 & 2. Bring breakfast supplies, sack lunches, and potluck dish and meat for Friday night. Also, camping materials, nippers are a must as well. Al will be at Deseret at 10 AM on the 1st.
(9). Concession Stand: Aug. 17 at Becker’s White Tail Arena. HBCH will supply breakfast and lunch. Committee members are Al. Anita, Gretel, Dave, Carolyn and Linda D.
(10).MTC Report by Dave: Discussion occurred and materials are with the minutes.
(11). Next Meeting will be Aug. 26 at Van Grunsvens at 7 PM. Bring Desserts.

Note: Drury’s from the Boise area are summering their horses on Lappin Lane and need someone who could move the horses due to an emergency such as fire.

MTG. Adj.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joy Rittersbacher, Secretary

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
MINUTES
June 24, 2008

MEETING: Pres. Al Becker conducted the meeting at the home of Jan Whitney, south of McCall in the Lake Fork Area.

PRESENT: Al Becker, Linda Hemminger, Dan Brown, Jan Whitney, Helen Glidden, Jean E. Luze Revaul, Harvey Meyer, Anita Van Grunsven, Linda Davenport, Gretel and Paul Kleint, Joy and Dave Rittersbacher.

AGENDA: (1) Minutes, (2) Treasurer’s Report, (3) MTC Results, (4) Summer Calendar Rides.

(!) Minutes were approved as read.

(2) Treasurer’s Report. By Jan. As of 6-24-08, the balance is $590.91. A $4 check was received from the raffle sale a while back. Linda Hemminger was reimbursed $85 for her cost for the Director’s Meeting stay.

(3) MTC Results: There were 18 entries – 2 juniors at $20, 6 novices at $90, and 10 open at $250 for a total of $380. 1st Place prize was $63 won by Jody Seely. She donated the prize money back to the club but hoped that the club would sponsor a belt buckle for the Adam’s Co. Rodeo the latter part of Aug. 2nd Place prize was $37. and 3rd Place prize was $25. A motion by Dan seconded by Helen and passed to allow Jan Whitney the latitude of spending $63 plus $50, a total of $113 for the belt buckle. A committee of Jan, Dave and Anita would follow up with a different decision if necessary after the cost of the buckle was ascertained. This motion was later rescinded after Jan called Jody Seely finding out that the buckles cost $150 a piece or $75 if two sponsors sponsored one buckle. A motion was then made, seconded and passed that HBCH would sponsor half of a buckle. Then Al volunteered White Tail Arena to sponsor the other half. Jan gave Al a check for $75 for HBCH and Al then would send in both checks. Al noted that his expenses for the MTC were $37 for ribbons, $102 for advertising, $40 plus for a port-a potty. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to reimburse Al and Holly $189 for their expenses. A MTC video was purchased by Dave and Joy for $26 which was then donated to the club. Discussion followed on feed back from the MTC. The secretary will send Olin Balch a thank you note for his article as well as send thank you notes to all the judges and helpers. Al will furnish the addresses and names. Dave will summarize the MTC information and present a report to the club. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to have a concession stand for breakfast and lunch, Aug 17 at White Tail Arena, for the Pony Club and friends.

(4) Summer Calendar Rides: Sat. July 19, Arling Trail project and trail ride. Paul Kleint, Trail Boss; Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 & 2, overnight, project and trail ride. Al Becker, Trail Boss

Notes of Interest:

Director’s Mtg.: There will be a Director’s Mtg. in Nampa on July 12. Anita and Linda H. will attend.

National Identification Chip: Discussion followed on this subject. Subject will be brought up at Director’s Mtg.

Reimbursement for Mike Nourse: $20 server fee will be paid to Mike. Need mailing address.

NEXT MEETING: July 22 at the New Meadow’s Library at 7PM. BRING DESSERTS

Mtg. Adj.

Respectfully submitted,

Joy Rittersbacher, Secretary

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN

MEETING AND RIDE
May 24, 2008

MEETING: After a breakfast of rolls and muffins at VansGrunsven’s home, Pres. Al Becker started the meeting at 9:50.

PRESENT: Al Becker, Anita and Ron VanGrunsven, Don Dowdy and Grandson, Cody Esselburn, Linda Hemminger, Marti Eich, and Joy and Dave Rittersbacher

AGENDA:
1. Reimbursement for travel for Linda Hemminger in amount of $169.
2. Website,
3. Workday party
4. MTC- June 14
5. Ranger Carol Brown’s proposal for trail loop.

(1). REIMBURSEMENT: Funds to reimburse Linda Hemminger for attending the Director’s Mtg. pending until after the MTC on June 14th.

(2). WEBSITE: Mike Nourse will set up our HBCH Website free using it for promotional purposes to entice other chapters to use his services. He will forfeit the $200 set up fee and monthly charge. We will pay him for the $20 server fee. THANKS, MIKE AND CEARA! Al shared his article, Homepage History, and a favorite picture. Anita V. will edit the article and send it along with pictures to Mike for the website.

(3). WORK PARTY, JUNE 4th: This work party on June 4th at 10 AM will be at Becker’s White Tail Arena where the MTC is to be held. BRING A SACK LUNCH. Check website for directions
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(4). MTC (Mountain Trail Challenge) – June 14th: Discussed entry forms, stall fees, registration fees, shavings, ground’s fees (deleted). Check website for forms and costs. Al and Dave will meet on the 29th at 10 AM at Rittersbacher’s to discuss waivers, rules and regs., judges, course setup, etc. A % of the income would go to Becker’s for costs. Pending.

(5). RANGER CAROL BROWN’S PROPOSAL: Al sent Ranger Brown a letter representing the chapter’s views in that we are in favor of Ranger Brown’s proposed horse trail use and facilities, etc.. However, we wouldn’t be able to physically work on these facilities. He, also, sent a carbon copy to Phil Ryan of the Squaw Butte Chapter.

MEETING ADJ. FOR RIDE AT 11:13. The riders were Anita and Linda H.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

JOY RITTERSBACHER, SECRETARY

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HEARTLAND BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
MINUTES
April 26, 2008

MEETING: After a scrumptious potluck breakfast at Van Grunsven’s at 9 AM, Al Becker conducted the meeting at 10:20 AM, followed then by a ride.

PRESENT: Jackie and Don Dowdy, Ceara and Michael Nourse, Anita and Ron Van Grunsven, Al Becker, Bud Martin, Laurie Warren, Marti Eich, Linda Hemminger, Linda Davenport, and Joy and Dave Rittersbacher. Welcome guests!

MINUTES: Approved as mailed.

AGENDA:
1. Cascade District Ranger, Carol Brown, concerning rehabilitation and reconstructing a trail loop for horses and hikers.
2. Convention/Director’s Report
3. MTC, June 14
4. BCHI, website

TRAIL LOOP: Al spoke with the Cascade District Ranger, Carol Brown, about available money for rebuilding of a trail loop. It would be for horse and hiker travel. We would support the loop, but would not be responsible physically for the reconstruction.

CONVENTION/DIRECTOR’S MTG.: Report given by Director, Linda Hemminger. It was voted on to split the Convention and the Outdoor show. The Convention would move around the state to various locations. The next site will be in Salmon in Nov. The Outdoor show will still be in Lewiston next year in the spring. The calendars are a go at $20 each. The club can order as many as they want. The Bylaws had to be changed to accommodate the splitting of the two events. BCHI now has a website. Our web master and mistress are Mike and Ceara Nourse. Way to go! Linda Hemminger asked for half of her expense for lodging to be paid later.

MTC: Flyers were delivered by Marti at the Horse Expo. Al will put an ad in the local paper and Linda D. will deliver flyers to local hotspots. Al, Helen Glidden, Dave, Linda D. and Marti will work on setting up all the forms needed for everything. They will meet at Linda D. on May 7 at 4 PM. MTC workday is June 4 at 10 AM at the site. Bring a sack lunch.

BCHI WEBSITE: Mike Nourse gave a presentation on the new website. Joy will be the contact person from our club. Emails will go to bchidaho@gmail.com . The website, though, is www.bchi.org .

MAY MEETING: The meeting will be al Linda Davenport’s on the 24th at 9 AM before the trail ride.

NEW TRAIL: There is a new trail for horse and foot traffic from Mesa to Goodrich.

MTG. ADJ. AT 11:10 FOR THE TRAIL RIDE

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

JOY RITTERSBACHER, SECRETARY

PS: Kleint’s new email gkleint@ctcweb.net