Whatcom Chapter Calendar of Events

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JANUARY 2012

January 1

Sunday New Year’s Day Ride at Heady Trails.
Be ready to ride at 10:00a.m. Lunch will be at 12:30—1:00.
Please let me know if you plan to attend so we
have an idea how much chili to make. Fran 360-
734-2567 or send me an email.

January 2

Monday

Board Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew at 2955 New Market St. (Barkley Village), Bellingham, Dinner at 6:00, meeting at 7:00pm.

January 11

Wednesday

General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange at 7:00pm.

January 28

Saturday

Work Party. Pilot Program. Heady Road. Contact Roger at 360-599-2461.

January 30 Monday Board Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley ), Bellingham. 6:00 dinner, optional, meeting at 7:00pm.
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FEBRUARY 2012
February 8

Wednesday

General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange at 7:00pm. 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m. 

February 11

Saturday

Work Party - Saxon Road (Thousand Puddles). Contact Roger at 360-599-2461.

February 18

Saturday

Ride at Saxon - Thousand Puddles. Contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461, Lance Weaver at 739-8404, or Tara Wigg at 966-7050.
February 24

Friday

Whatcom Chapter - Back Country Horsemen AUCTION. Everson Auction Barn.
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March 5 Monday Board Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley ), Bellingham. 6:00 dinner, optional, meeting at 7:00pm.
March 10

Saturday

Work Party at Blanchard to prepare for St. Patrick's Day Ride. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. Bring your gloves, loppers. Contact Roger at 360-599-2461 or Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082.
MARCH 2012
March 14 Wednesday

 General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange at 7:00pm. 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m. 

March 16-18

2012 Combined Leadership, Annual General Membership Meeting , and Celebration at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds in Ellensburg, WA. The celebration weekend includes the annual BCHW leadership training, the membership meeting, silent auction, dinner, live auction, and dance.
March 17

Saturday

St. Patrick's Day Ride - Blanchard. Contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461, Lance Weaver at 739-8404, or Tara Wigg at 966-7050.
March 31

Saturday

Work Party at Heady Trails: Work, ride, potluck. Please bring loppers, gloves, and anything else to help clean trails. Also please bring a potluck dish to share.
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April 2

Monday

Board Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew at 2955 New Market St. (Barkley Village), Bellingham for April meeting, Dinner at 6:00, meeting at 7:00pm.

April 7

Saturday

Easter Egg Ride at Heady Trails. Be ready to ride at 10:00 A.M.  There will be an entry donation fee. Minors must wear helmet and be with parent. Contact Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082 for more information.

April 11

Wednesday

General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m. 

April 14

Saturday Work Party at Stemler's to prepare for the Confidence Ride. No horses necessary. Be ready to work at 10:00 a.m.
Any questions, contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461, Lance Weaver at 739-8404, or Tara Wigg at 966-7050.
April 21 Saturday

Confidence Builder Ride at Virgil Stremler’s place, 9480 Van Buren Rd. Lynden, WA. Starts at 10:00a.m.  The members and the general public are invited to bring their horses to the Confidence Builder Ride.  There will be bridges, a water crossing, logs, tarps, a puncheon bridge, llamas, and other obstacles commonly found on local trails.  It is intended for horses with some experience.

APRIL 2012
April 30 Monday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 NewMarket St, (Barkley Village) Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

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May 5 Saturday Cinco de Mayo Ride at Silver Lake. Be ready to ride at 10:00. Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461, Lance Weaver at 739-8404, or Tara Wigg at 966-7050.
MAY 2012
May 9 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.  
May 12 Saturday Work Part / Food drive ride at Stewart Mountain . Bring some non perishable food. Be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Debbie Lagerway at ____ for more information.
May 25-28

Friday Saturday Sunday

 Campout at Heady trails horse camp . $20.00 fee per rig for the weekend. Notify Roger Nelson if you plan to camp out.
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June 2 Saturday National Trail Day work party at Blanchard with DNR. Registration and coffee and snacks at 9:00 a.m. Be ready to work at 10:00 a.m. Don’t need your horse unless you have been contacted by Roger Nelson to bring your horses for hauling gravel.
JUNE 2012
June 4 Monday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 7:00 p.m. Location TBA

June 13 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
June 11 Saturday Work party at Les Hilde/Harry O trail head to get trails ready for the Northwest Regional ride on July 9th. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. Bring your gloves, loppers. Remember to renew your Discover Pass!
June 16-17 Saturday and Sunday Ride at Beaver Creek in the Methow Valley. Possible ride or campout. More information to follow.
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July 2 Monday Board meeting for July meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley Village) Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
JULY 2012
July 11 Wednesday General Meeting at Herman Miller 4H Park located at 1385 E. Hemmi Road, Everson, WA. POTLUCK AND FOOD DRIVE MEETING! Bring your favorite dish to share. Please bring your utensils, plate and a beverage. Potluck at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 pm. Remember to bring a few cans of non perishable food to help the homeless. If everybody that comes to the meeting would just bring a couple of cans of food, it would really make a difference to the less fortunate in our community.
July 14 Saturday NW Regional Ride, Les Hilde
July 21 Saturday Work Party to prepare for John and Sage Hollins hosted ride. Contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461 for more information.
July 28 Saturday

Ride Hosted by John and Sage Hollins.Contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461, Lance Weaver at 739-8404, or Tara Wigg at 966-7050 for more information.

July 28 Saturday Ferndale old Settler's Parade. Contact Dennis Mauler--360-927-3844 for more information. Will need to be there early.
July 30 Monday

Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley Village) Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
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AUGUST 2012
August 8 Wednesday General Meeting at Herman Miller 4H Park, 1385 E. Hemmi Rd. Everson. Potluck at 6:00. Please bring a dish to share.  Meeting at 7:00
August 11 Saturday Ride at Excelsior Ridge. Contact Bill McKenna for more information.
August 18 Saturday Work party for Birdsview Ride. Be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Cindy Piccolo 360-966-4082 or Gary Anderson 360-398-1418 for more information.

August 25

Saturday Birdsview Ride (possible campout). Be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Cindy Piccolo 360-966-4082 or Gary Anderson 360-398-1418 for more information.

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SEPTEMBER 2012
September 3

Saturday Work/Fun Party for Birdsview ride at Les Hilde.  Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m.  Contact Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082
September 3 Monday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley Village) Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

September 8 Saturday Hannegan Pass Ride . Be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Roger Nelson for more information.

September 12 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
September 28-30

Friday Saturday Sunday

 Campout at Heady trails horse camp . $20.00 fee per rig for the weekend. Notify Roger Nelson if you plan to camp out.
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OCTOBER 2012
October 1 Monday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St. (Barkley Village), Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m  

October 10 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
October 20 Saturday Halloween Ride. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. You can dress up if you like. Contact Lisa Oostema at 360-319-7390 or Susan Sebastian at 360-391-2965 for more information.   
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NOVEMBER 2012
November 5 Monday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St. (Barkley Village), Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m
November 14 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
November 17 Saturday Ride at Stewart Mountain. Be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461, Lance Weaver at 739-8404, or Tara Wigg at 966-7050 for more information.
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DECEMBER 2012

December 3

Monday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St. (Barkley Village). We would like to invite the officers for 2011 to this meeting. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
December 22 Saturday Work Party-Heady Road. Prepare for New Years Day Ride. Contact Roger at 360-599-2461.

Christmas Party. TBA

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