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JANUARY 2010

January 1

Friday New Year’s Day Ride at Heady Trails.
Be ready to ride at 10:00a.m. Trail will not be marked, ride at your leisure and as long as you wish. The club will provide chili lunch, please bring a pot- luck dish to share. 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 4

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 13

Wednesday

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

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FEBRUARY 2010
February 1 Monday Board Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley ), Bellingham. 6:00 dinner, optional, meeting at 7:00pm.

February 10

Wednesday

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

February 27

Saturday

Work Party / Ride / Potluck. Be ready to ride at 9:00. We will be cleaning trails at Heady road trails. The Chapter will provide chili; please bring a dish to share. You can also come just for lunch--12:30-1:00. Any questions, contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461
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MARCH 2010
March 1 Monday Board Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 New Market St, (Barkley ), Bellingham. 6:00 dinner, optional, meeting at 7:00pm.
March 10 Wednesday

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

March 19-21

2010 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 27

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 or Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082.
March 28

 Sunday Heady Road Work Party to make sure trails are fine for the Easter egg ride on April 3rd. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m.
Any questions, contact Roger Nelson at 360-599-2461 or Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082.
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April 5

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 2010
April 3

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 14

Wednesday

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

April 24 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.

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MAY 2010
May 3 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.
May 12 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.  
May 14

Friday

Whatcom BCH Annual Auction. Everson Auction Barn. Live auction starts at 7:00. Contact Mike Bjonstad for more information--360-398-2646.
May 22 Saturday Food drive ride at Stewart Mountain . Bring some non perishable food. Be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082 for more information.
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JUNE 2010
June 3 Thursday Board meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew, 2955 NewMarket St, (Barkley Village) Bellingham. Dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
June 9 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
June 12 Saturday Les Hilde work party. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. Contact Melinda Hardin at 360-312-1113 or Susan Sebastian at 360-391-2965
June 26 Saturday Herman Miller 4-H Park work party. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. Contact Melinda Hardin at 360-312-1113 or Susan Sebastian at 360-391-2965
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July 5 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 10 Saturday Northwest Regional ride at Les Hilde. Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. Contact Melinda Harding at 360-312-1113 or Susan Sebastian at 360-391-2965
for more information.
JULY 2010
July 14 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
July TBA Tamarack Springs Campout---Mike Bjornstad---360-398-2646--date to be decided at a later time
July 31 Saturday Ferndale old Settler's Parade. Contact Dennis Mauler--360-927-3844 for more information. Will need to be there early.
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AUGUST 2010
August 2 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.
August 11 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 TBA Excelsior trail. Date to be announced. Notify Rocky Leavitt at 360-676-9533 or 360-599-2675 if interested.

August 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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SEPTEMBER 2010
September 4

Saturday Work Party TBA .  Be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m.  Contact Cindy Piccolo at 360-966-4082
September 8 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
September 11 Saturday Hamburger Ride at Les Hilde be ready to ride at 10:00. Contact Cindy Piccolo 360-966-4082 and Gary Anderson 360-398-1418 for more information.

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OCTOBER 2010
October 4 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 13 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
October 30 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 2010
November 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
November 10 Wednesday General Meeting at Laurel Community Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden at 7:00 p.m.
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DECEMBER 2010

December 6

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.
Christmas Party. TBA.
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