2016 Rendezvous

Board Meeting
2016 Board of Directors’
1st Quarter Meeting
May/June 2016
PHOTO BY JIM THODE
By Janelle Carolyn Wilson
The Back Country Horsemen of Washington held the 1st
Quarter 2016 Board of Directors Meeting on March 19,
2016 in Ellensburg, WA, at the KVEC - Armory Building.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 a.m. by President Kathy
Young. Roll Call Attendance was taken. Crab Creek Riders
was absent. Ferry County, Grays Harbor, and Whatcom were
absent for the roll call but arrived late. A quorum was present.
The agenda was adopted. The 4th Quarter 2015 Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes were adopted after the correction that
the Enumclaw Director was actually present at the December
Board meeting.
Officer and Committee reports were previously posted on-line
for Directors to review. Kathy Young reported for the Executive
Committee. A new Executive Advisory Board had been
appointed. The Board approved the actions of the committee,
which included: changing the BCHW D&O Insurance agent
and policy, advertising in the Northwest Horse Source magazine,
and adding the Joe Watt fundraiser ride.
The Treasurer’s report had been posted by Teri Starke, Treasurer.
Teri reported that everything looks good. The Membership
report had been posted by Heather Moorman. Heather reported
that the numbers are in the same place as last year. The Rendezvous
report was given by Teri Starke. Teri will chair next
year, but needs more volunteers. The Statewide Trailwork Party
report was posted by Jason Ridlon.
The Governance and Bylaws Committee was represented by
Ken Carmichael. The BCHW Board of Directors voted to approve
Standing Rule 2016-1 Access to BCHW Documents regarding
document posting.
The Legislative report was given by Jeff Chapman about legislative
bills since the last board meeting. Jeff answered questions.
There was no Public Lands report. Ways and Means,
Calendars report had been posted, and there were no questions
for Teri Starke. The BCHW Store report had been posted and
Lori Lennox asked folks to buy stuff. The Volunteer Hours report
had been posted by Deb Wesselius and there were no questions.
The Awards report was given by Deb Wesselius. It was
announced that the ceremony would be held on Sunday during
the General Membership. The Executive Director and Grants
report had been posted by Darrell Wallace. Darrell advised
that local chapters can work on RAC grants and he can help
if requested. The LNT report had been posted. Deb Wesselius
noted that there are a couple of openings for Basic Skills Class
in Randle. The Website report had been posted and Directors
were given instruction for receiving the new password.
Unfinished Business included a discussion of the BBQ Flats/
LNT Weekend. Darrell noted that he needs counts of attendance
that weekend. Volunteers are needed for parking, food
prep, and more. It is the May 21st weekend.
New Business followed. Kathy Young, BCHW President, announced
that BCHA has monthly conference calls; and she has
been sending out information for Directors based on these. She
asked BCHW to help pay BCHA for the USA Today contract of
a full page advertisement for the 100th Anniversary of National
Parks by having chapters donate $15 each. The Board voted to
encourage and recommend that each chapter donate at least $15
for the BCHA advertisement.
Wilderness Watch lawsuit was reported on by Dave Seibel,
Peninsula. There was discussion, and the Board voted to authorize
the Executive Director to engage a pro bono law firm to
write an amicus curiae brief on behalf of BCHW in support of
the Olympic National Park.
Okanogan Rehabilitation Maintenance was reported on by
Dave Sunde, Okanogan. There was discussion, and the Board
voted to endorse the resolution suggested by the Okanogan
Chapter relating to MRA.
Announcements followed. The 2015 Accomplishments DVD
copies were available for Directors. Directors applauded all
the work Louise Caywood, Pierce County, had done preparing
this presentation for the General Meeting on Sunday. It was
announced that the BCHW Rendezvous Tack Sale had already
grossed over $6,000. An advertising idea was presented. Cowboy
Church was advertised. Skagit Chapter was thanked for
sending two members to the WTA leadership college.
The 1st Quarter 2016 BCHW Board of Directors Meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 a.m.
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