February 2016 - Mid Valley Unit

Backcountry Horsemen of California — Mid Valley Unit
Mid Valley Monthly
FEBRUARY 2016
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President’s Message
The first time I visited Bishop Mule Days
I found BCH at a booth there. When I
returned I found the Mid Valley Unit.
That was over 25 years ago (I am not sure
of the exact year). Ever since then I have
been heavily involved in the unit activities.
I have not missed many meetings since I
started. So you might wonder why such
involvement. Well, to start with, I had a
love for the back country and wanted to
learn more about packing and camping in
the back country. I learned that and am
still learning more every time I go on a
trip. As time went on, I realized how
much BCH was doing statewide and even
nationwide for horsemen everywhere. So
I have tried to stay involved in order to
pursue the BCH motto of “Keeping Trails
Open for All.” As we look around at our
trails systems, there is always someone
trying to close our access to trails and use
of the back country. This is why I believe
we all have a responsibility to work and
fight back against these misguided forces.
As we are recreating with friends who are
not members of BCH, it is our
responsibility to make them aware of what
the organization is doing and that BCH is
the only nationwide organization focused
on “Keeping Trails Open for All.” Even
those who are not horsemen should see the
benefits of joining BCH. So keep a
membership application handy to give to
those who are not members and get them
to sign up.
Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
Will Kick Off Parade Season
By Barb Savery
The 2016 parade season for Mid Valley began January 19 with an
organizational meeting. At the meeting, we reviewed parade dress,
discussed the parade schedule and began the process of preparing
our second application to the Tournament of Roses Parade. All Mid
Valley members who are interested in participating in one or
more parades were invited to attend.
The first parade of the season will be the Ripon Almond
Blossom Festival, Saturday, February 27. All Mid Valley
members are welcome to participate. Riders should plan to arrive at
8:30 a.m.; judging will be at 10:30 a.m. Please park between Main
Street and Fourth Street, in the large lots east of South Stockton
Avenue. If you would like a map, please let Barb Savery know, or
you can go to the Ripon Chamber of Commerce website and review
their map. Parade dress for those in the Rose Parade unit will be
determined at the January 19 meeting. For members who are not in
the Rose Parade unit, parade dress will be blue fleece vest, white
shirt, dark blue jeans, brown belt and boots, straw hat. Please bathe
your animals and clip their noses and pasterns. All equipment
should be cleaned and oiled. Lunch will be provided after the
parade.
If members have questions, please contact Barb Savery at
209-536-9362 or [email protected]. I am looking forward
to a great year!
Here in Mid Valley Unit we have
dedicated groups organizing many
different activities that range from packing
to cooking to riding and many other
interests. We offer something for
everyone. I don’t have enough room to
mention them all here, but you will see
them mentioned in this newsletter. We
have many members we never see and we
thank them for their support, but we would
like to see them at our activities. All will
be welcomed and will see the benefits of
getting involved. Coming up March 18 to
20 we will be having our annual BCHC
Rendezvous in Angels Camp, and Mid
Valley Unit members will be busy helping
put the events on. This is the second year
the Rendezvous will be held in Angels
Camp and then next year it will be moving
to Bishop. Don’t miss this year as the
Rendezvous is close by!
See you on the trail,
Dennis
Attention Mid Valley Youth
AND Novice Packers!
There will be a packing practice at the Dollarhide’s residence in Escalon,
February 15 @ 1 p.m. Anyone interested in practicing loading a pack
animal and tying various hitches is welcome to join us! Doug and his
crew will have pack stock and the iron mule available for our use, so you
don’t have to haul any livestock. There will be various items to practice
loading, and we can practice tying our hitches so Mid Valley Unit can
clean up at the Rendezvous’ contests! Whether you are interested in
competing in some of the packing contests, or just interested in
improving your skills, or even just starting out, come join us for an
afternoon of fun! Give Doug Dollarhide (209-838-7630) or Karen Lopes
(209-756-5534) a call for more information. Members only please,
although new members may certainly join that day!
More Information Coming Soon…
By Karen Lopes
Mid Valley Youth Horse Camp infor mation and applications will be
available in March and are due near the end of April. The next
newsletter will have all of the dates you need to know! The date of the
camp is tentatively set for the last weekend in June at Kerrick Corrals.
Applications will be found in the newsletter and on our unit website.
Clark Fork Horse Camp Hosts! Mid Valley Unit is currently working
with the Forest Service to develop the duties of the camp host. Once we
have all of that information, we will be looking for volunteers to act as
camp hosts for the summer weekends at Clark Fork Horse Camp. Please
look for more information in next month’s newsletter!
MID VALLEY MONTHLY
Sunshine
FEBRUARY 2016
Manuel De Oliveira
By Katherine Reeves
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope it
was a nice and safe holiday.
Barbara Savery lost a friend last month. "May your old horsey
friend Rest in Peace.” Deb and Scott Lewis lost three animals in
the last four months - a mule, a donkey and a horse. Sorry for
such a loss.
Don Rumsey had ankle replacement surgery. He said he is doing
great and looking forward to a great year. Al Baptista is going to
have heart surgery on the 20th of this month. I talked to him the
day I wrote this article and he is doing fine and still running
around. Molly Fuller, the USFS District Ranger, has had knee
surgery. I haven't talked to her so I don't have any information
about her condition.
Judith Kavanaugh's mother passed away at the young age of 97. I
know Judy will miss her, but her mom will be in a better place.
SWIRLING ARROW
PACK & HARNESS REPAIR
EDDIE COSTA
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Home 209-874-3704
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Manuel and Carla De Oliveira
Last year Mid Valley Unit lost another long-time member,
Manuel De Oliveira. Manuel and his wife, Carla, were always
involved with Mid Valley events, always volunteering to help
wherever they were needed. Due to family medical needs, he and
Carla slowly became less and less involved. Manuel quietly
slipped away from us. He was a good man and will be missed by
all his Mid Valley friends. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to
his wife, Carla.
Stephanie Stott
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Cell: (209) 402 4417
Email: [email protected]
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CA 95350
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
Dutch Oven Gathering Report
Membership
By Vicki Whisler
By Claudia Parrish
Wow, what a great start to 2016! First of all, thank you to everyone who attended
our New Year’s Day ride and potluck at Red Hills! We had 107 people sign in
but Kathy Zumbrunn and I are sure a few were missed. What a great bunch we
have in our unit. Again the food was awesome - thank you Dutch oven cooks for
some new Dutch oven dishes. Thank you to the rest who brought dishes they had
made at home or purchased. Everything was great including the weather, which
was cool in the early morning but warmed up and there was sunshine later. There
were lots of riders and everyone said the creek was running and it was perfect
riding weather. I have some items that were left behind: Two matching chairs
and a Tupperware casserole dish were not claimed at Carl Perry's DOG. I will
bring the items to all Dutch Oven Gatherings (DOGs) until claimed! Thank you,
Rudy Dezzani, for cooking the turkeys.
The current Mid Valley Unit
membership is at 370. Please
welcome these new members:
Kimberly Peterson from Twain Harte,
Shauna Rico from Oakdale, Martha
McNeil from San Martin, Steve
Sonderson from Pinecrest, and Betty
Saletta from Oakdale. Hopefully, you
will meet these new members at our
Lucky Valentine’s Ride at Gateway
Park and other future events.
Thank you John Marshall, Bob Cooper and Dennis Wetherington for helping me
set up and put things back in the trailer!
Also I have had several people ask who made the green chili dish. If you made it
or know who did, could you let me know?
The DOG at the Perry's was fantastic! Even though it rained early, the rain quit
long enough for the cooks to get their Dutch oven dishes done. It was cool out in
the gazebo but with the fire pit going and all the cooking going on, it was fine.
We moved inside and WOW what a spread! There were more Dutch oven dishes
than I have ever seen at a single event. We had 40 people sign in. Almost
everyone cooked a Dutch oven dish (even two of the Rumsey girls. Kaitlyn's
molten chocolate lava cake was a chocolate lover’s dream and Mikayla's jalapeño
cornbread was great, too. Ok, Kaycee, now it’s your turn! David, look out! A
few cooks made two dishes. Doug Dollarhide said the blessing then we feasted!
Everything from the salads to the desserts was delicious. Thank you, Carl and
Julie, for hosting this great event. Thank you to those who helped clean up and
who helped me get things back in the trailer!
The next DOG is at Tina MacLauchlan's in San Andreas on January 30.
Address: 237 Church Hill Road, San Andreas 95249
Directions: In the town of San Andreas there is a flashing yellow light. That is
Church Hill Road. If you are coming from Valley Springs turn RIGHT (NOTE it
is very tight if there is another vehicle there). If you are coming from Angels
Camp turn LEFT. At the top of the hill, immediately beside the red brick
Mormon Church is the driveway. Go through the white vinyl fence, across the
cattle guard, drive back and park by the shop. There will be a DOG sign up on
the fence.
February 6 at Mar ybeth Baglione's, 16601 Car r olton Road, Escalon.
February 20 at J im Westmor eland's, 22922 Ar thur Road, Escalon.
March 5 at J oan Lewis's, 17241 Campbell Ave., Escalon (off Hwy 120).
The Rendezvous is March 18 through 20 at Angels Camp Fairgrounds. The
Dutch oven competition is on Sunday, March 20. I would love to see some of our
awesome Dutch oven cooks compete! Entries must be in to me by March 5. The
entry fee is $30 per team. A team consists of one to four
people. At least one of the team must be over 18 years of
age. If I do not have at least five teams signed up by March
5 in a division (Amateur or Pro), that division will be
canceled and entry fees refunded! Go to bchcalifornia.org
for more information or call me at 209-480-0566.
Questions? Contact Vicki Whisler
at 209-480-0556 or [email protected].
When you pay your membership, you
may notice that a “young adult” aged
18 to 25 years old can join BCHC for
$15 per year. This change was made
by BCHC to encourage youth to join
with the discounted membership.
There are three other types of
memberships where you may donate
an additional amount above the
Individual ($50/year) and Family
($60/year) memberships to help
promote the objectives of
Backcountry Horsemen of California.
Each of these memberships, Mt.
Whitney ($500/year), Patron ($250/
year), and Benefactor ($100/year),
entitles an individual or family full
membership status, plus it is tax
deductible! Please join me in
recognizing these Mid Valley Unit
members:
Mt. Whitney
Terri Arington
Patron
Lloyd and Susan Erlandson
Benefactor
Karen Barindelli
Jay and Elizabeth Barnes
Gary and Michelle Cain
Dennise Davis Family
Carol Jo Hargreaves and Larry
Schneider
David and Christine Kraft
Bob and Sandra Magee
John Marshall
Mid Valley Unit
Claudia Parrish
Dan and Toni Peterson
Dennis and Loretta Serpa
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
2016 Calendar Sales
By Kathy Zumbrunn
I must say I am quite disappointed
in our members. This past year we
only had 388 2016 calendars to
sell, which is less than one calendar
per Mid Valley member by the
way. Unfortunately we still have
approximately 22 calendars left. I
cannot understand why this is such
a hard task to complete. I know
people are disappointed they do not
win…but the idea of this fundraiser
is to make money for our BCHC
causes, not to give away money to
everyone! The $25 is actually a
donation to BCHC, and with that
donation comes a colorful calendar
and a raffle ticket that gives the
buyer approximately 215 chances
to win some money. It is like
playing lotto, but with better odds!
We must remember we are helping
to put money in the bank so BCHC
can afford legal battles to keep
stock in the backcountry, fund
projects to keep trails clear,
purchase gear to perform trail
work, and provide educational
seminars for our youth. It is by far
the easiest and best way to raise
money.
We are now in the process of
assembling the 2017 BCHC Lucky
Calendar, and I am hoping
everyone will step up and take
some calendars to sell when they
are ready. Calendars should be
ready for dispersal right before
Rendezvous. Remember, there is
always an Early Bird Drawing at
Rendezvous. Therefore, you get a
head start and a better chance to
win! Please think about giving
calendars as gifts. Thank your
farrier, pet sitter, baby sitter,
mechanic, clients, etc. It is better
than giving a tie! Give the gift that
can keep on giving, or at least
adorn a wall (and maybe win some
money)!
All I ask is that you do your part to
support Mid Valley Unit and
BCHC this year. Thank you.
FEBRUARY 2016
Closing Down
Mather Corral
Jay and Elizabeth Barnes have
been longtime members of our
Mid Valley Unit and live in
Oakdale. During the summer
months the Barnes family has
operated the Mather Pack Station
in Yosemite National Park at the
San Francisco-owned Camp
Mather near Hetch Hetchy. This
is their recent announcement:
Jay and Liz Barnes
It is with great emotion and
regret that we inform you of the curtailment of the trail rides and Hay Rides at
Camp Mather by the Barnes Family, after 86 years. This marks the end of an
era. Each spring we have looked forward to our upcoming summer activities
and seeing the many wonderful folks that have come to the corral during the
Mather Camp summer season.
Many factors have contributed to
this difficult decision. Among
them are the effects and results
of the Rim Fire of 2013, the
ongoing drought conditions, the
increasing costs of operating, the
increasing difficulty finding and
keeping qualified and
dependable staff, and the
problems with rigid government
interference and red tape. All
these factors plus the realization
that we are getting older
ourselves.
We have fond memories of
watching the friends and
families that have visited The
Mather Corral for generations.
We have looked forward to the
times we have been able to visit
and share the many stories and
Jay Barnes on “Rooster”
memories from, all of you, that
have always taken the time to “Come on down”, to see us. We have enjoyed
teaching the kids how to ride horses and giving them a wilderness experience
out on the trail and by the corral. We hope you all will cherish these memories
as much as we do. We
have treasured your
patronage and friendship
throughout the years and
hope our trails will cross
again.
Happy Trails to You,
Jay and Elizabeth Barnes
For further information
about the future of the
horse operation, please
contact Andrew Smothers,
S.F. Rec. Department
Property Management at
415-831-2771.
Elizabeth Barnes the “Burro Lady”
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
BCHA Booth at the NFR in Las Vegas
Submitted by Karen Lopes, Mid Valley Unit, BCH-California
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!” Well, not this time! BCHA did some great outreach to hunters and equestrians at the Hunter
Christmas in Las Vegas in December, and we want everyone to know what happened in Vegas! The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
held their Elk Camp and Conference in conjunction with the National Finals Rodeo “Cowboy Christmas” for the second consecutive
year. BCHA was present at this inaugural collaboration in 2014, and returned again in 2015. In 2014, the Rocky Mountain Elk Camp
and their Hunter Christmas was four days in length; this year they expanded the full 10 days to coincide with Cowboy Christmas.
BCHA had a booth in the upper story of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall. We were located next to the “Elk Country
Theater,” where various presentations took place throughout the week. BCHA gave a presentation titled, “Packing Tips for the Hunting
Horseman,” the first four days of the 10-day event. I started with a brief introduction of “Who We Are and What We Do,” sharing with
the audience the number of members and value of our volunteerism over the course of one year. We had iron mules on the stage with
all of our equipment, and a big screen where there were informational slides, as well as many pictures from various members showing
BCHA in action. I then introduced Mack and Connie Long, from Montana, who gave a wonderful demonstration of how to manty a
load, as well as how to pack out your elk using the Decker pack saddle. Casey Hufstader, from Oregon, then gave a great presentation
(and some history) on how to use the sawbuck pack saddle, and the benefits of using the Walker hitch. He also included tips on how to
restrain your stock in the backcountry. Once the presentation was over, both Mack and Casey invited the audience up to the stage to get
hands-on practice.
Our booth was decorated with two iron mules and had plenty of room for our volunteers to work with any of the spectators that wanted
to get some hands-on experience with packing and tying loads. There was also a TV screen mounted in the corner, showing the various
pictures that had been collected from many different members; most had captions that explained what or where the work was taking
place. Deb Mason, from the Mid Valley Unit in California, donated a beautiful custom-made set of leather saddlebags with a BCHA
stamp. Visitors to our booth filled out a card to be entered in the drawing for the gorgeous saddlebags. It was a great time, visiting with
people as they walked through all of the many exhibits, sharing with them the goals and objectives of BCHA. I also especially enjoyed
visiting with BCHA members from different states and learning more about the types of volunteer efforts they focus on in their state.
Dennis Serpa, from Mid Valley Unit in California, orchestrated the entire booth. From soliciting members for pictures, organizing
those pictures into the wonderful slide show; to getting the booth manned with volunteers for the entire 10 days, as well as the extra
volunteers needed for the stage presentations; to hauling all of the equipment and setting up the display...Dennis did it all! Please give
Dennis a HUGE thank you for making this happen. The booth was planned out with attention to detail and Dennis dedicated an
enormous amount of time in preparation for this event. Mike Kohlbaker, from California, was available the entire 10 days, filling in
whenever the shifts to man the booth needed extra volunteers.
Many thanks to Mike as well. Lloyd Erlandson, also from
California, volunteered to take down the booth and haul everything
back home. Thank you, Lloyd! Additionally, here are the
volunteers that helped with the booth and/or presentations: From
California: Dennis and Lor etta Ser pa, Kar en Lopes, Mike and
Norma Kohlbaker, Lloyd and Susan Erlandson, Sue Watkins, Bill
Carter, Chip and Linda Herzig, Troy and Susie Patton, Merrill
Weston, Paul and Gail van Velzer, Richard Waller, Randy
Hackbarth, Carl and Julie Perry. From Colorado: Kathy Davey,
Kitty Bladt, Shirley Howington. From Montana: Mack and Connie
Long. From Nevada: Terry Jones, Elaine McPherson. From
Oregon: Casey Hufstader , Matt Hope. From Utah: Wayne
Luddington, Rod Player, Richard Webb, Craig Allen, Freddy Dunn,
Debra Anderson, Alan Phister. From Wyoming: Bill Hackney.
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
New member, Brianna Noble on Gator
Big group, beautiful day and great food, Happy New Year
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Dan Dunckel
Kathy Dunckel and Debra Mason
Karen and Joe DeAngelis, Cliff Pearce and Donna Kuhn
Photo by Dan Dunckel
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Logan sings for his supper
Doug Dollarhide asks the blessing for New Year's Day
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Michael and JeriAnn King
with Rosie
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
Lloyd Erlandson and granddaughter,
Treleia
FEBRUARY 2016
Time for the feast
David Runsey and Buster
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Bruce and Jeannette DeMott, Eddie and Yvonne Costa and friends
The parking lot was full...what a great day!
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Dan Dunckel
Brianna Noble, Julie Dorrepaal, Marlene Fultz, Ed Bolitho,
Debra Mason and Dennise Davis
Bob Cooper, John Marshall, Claudia Parrish and Johnny Leal
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
Grandpa Carl teaching granddaughter Bree the art of D.O. cooking
David Rumsey and daughter
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Larry Sousa, Jerrie Ann Thomas and Jack and Nancee Peebles
Sharon Mendes getting cooking instructions from Vicki Whisler
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Christine Kaplan, Claudia Parrish and Chris Westmoreland
John Marshall and Bob Cooper
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
Garrett and Doug Dollarhide, Vicki Morales and John Marshall
Rodney, Barbara and Mary Beth Baglione
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Jody Rumsey with Buster and Nina Cash
Jean White
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Jerrie Ann Thomas
Katherine Reeves
What we’re all here for
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
Photo by Kathy Zumbrunn
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
Yosemite NP Wilderness Stewardship Plan
By Bob Magee, MVU Public Lands
Mid Valley Unit has sent the attached letter to Yosemite National Park, following their requests for comments regarding the beginning of
the process for the Revision of the 1989 Yosemite Wilderness Stewardship Plan. They will be offering various alternatives to changes in
the future which we all should comment on to ensure equine use within the Park is not diminished.
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Mid Valley Unit of Backcountry Horsemen
Lucky Valentine’s Ride
Five Cash Prizes
for Lucky Riders
Raffle Prizes
Invite your Valentine and ride at Gateway Park in Modesto!
Saturday, February 13, 2016, 10 a.m.
$10 per adult and $5 for 18 and under.
Public invited. Membership encouraged.
Includes lunch. Bring 1 can of chili per person.
Lunch: Hot dogs, chili, chips, water and dessert.
Come and ride at Gateway Park by the Tuolumne River in downtown Modesto.
Various groups such as 9-2-99, Fish and Wildlife, and Mid Valley Unit have spent the
last 18 months cleaning up this treasure of open space in Modesto. The trail is about
three miles long from the confluence of Dry Creek and the Tuolumne River to
Carpenter Road. This beautiful trail is level and not likely to be muddy. Horses can
travel barefoot. About a 3.5-hour round trip ride.
Park under the 9th Street Bridge. Entrance is on S. Morton Boulevard between 10th
Street and the 9th Street overpass. Look at map for Beard Brook Park.
Questions: Contact Claudia Parrish 209-312-9567, [email protected] or
Jerrie Thomas 209-985-4502, e-mail [email protected]
MID VALLEY MONTHLY
FEBRUARY 2016
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2016 Rendezvous Facts and Information
By Karen Lopes
*Hey Mid Valley Youth Members, did you know your entr ies into Rendezvous’
Youth Events are FREE! That’s right, if you are a Mid Valley Unit Youth Member,
you may enter the Youth competitions at the Rendezvous and Mid Valley will reimburse
you for the entry fees. If you have thought about participating in the contests at
Rendezvous, this is the time to do it. This includes all stock, packing, riding, and
educational events offered at the Rendezvous. (Write a check out to guarantee your spot
in the competition, and afterward your check will be returned. You must compete/
participate to be eligible for the refund.)
Shelby Milam -- turned 16 January 4
Nathan Rummerfield -- turned 13 January 14
Is your name missing? Please email MV Youth
members’ name, date of birth, and contact
information to [email protected]
*Gentle Use Pin Program. Educational classes covering Gentle Use are presented at
every Rendezvous. Half of the classes are offered on even years, the other half are
offered on odd years. After attending all of the classes, you will earn the “Gentle Use”
pin for your hat or belt. This is a certification program to say you have participated in the
classes to learn about Gentle Use. (Gentle Use is the official BCHC delivery of Leave
No Trace, as we add stock to the equation.) Classes are presented by BCHC Wilderness
Riders, and you will be in the company of other BCHC members who are working
toward being better stewards of our public lands. A complete schedule with dates, times,
and locations of the various classes will be available online soon.
*Mid Valley Packers. See the Youth Page for information regarding a packing practice
at Dollarhide’s, Monday, February 15 at 1 p.m. (the Presidents’ Day holiday).
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MID VALLEY MONTHLY
MID VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For details and additional current events:
www.bchcmidvalley.org/calendar.html
FEBRUARY 2016
FEBRUARY 2016
2016 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President, Dennis Serpa*, Volunteer Service Chair
209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175 [email protected]
Vice President, Claudia Parrish, Membership, Rides Chair
209-312-9567 [email protected]
6) DOG at Mary Beth Baglione’s home,
Contact: Vicki Whisler 209-480-0566
[email protected]
Secretary, Carol Jo Hargreaves, Web Advisor, Facebook, Newsletter
209-988-5831 [email protected]
9) Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Dennis Serpa 209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175
[email protected]
Past President, Carl Perry**, State Board
209-632-9100 [email protected]
13) Valentine’s Day Ride at Peoria Flat,
Contact: Claudia Parrish 209-312-9567
[email protected]
or Jerrie Thomas 209-985-4502 [email protected]
15) Packing Clinic, 1 p.m.
Doug and Cathy Dollarhide’s home,
Contact: Doug or Cathy Dollarhide at 209-838-7630
[email protected]
20) DOG at Chris Westmoreland’s home,
Contact: Vicki Whisler 209-480-0566
[email protected]
27) Ripon Almond Blossom Parade,
Contact: Barbara Savery 209-536-9362 [email protected]
MARCH 2016
5) DOG at Joan Lewis and Ric Tilbury’s home,
Contact: Vicki Whisler 209-480-0566
[email protected]
8) Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Dennis Serpa 209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175
[email protected]
12) Easter Ride at Del Valle Regional Park,
Contact: Claudia Parrish 209-312-9567
[email protected]
18-20) BCHC Rendezvous,
Angels Camp
APRIL 2016
12) Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Dennis Serpa 209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175
[email protected]
MAY 2016
10) Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Dennis Serpa 209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175
[email protected]
JUNE 2016
14) Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Dennis Serpa 209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175
[email protected]
Treasurer, Vicki Morales*, Rides, Sales, Newsletter
209-577-1594 [email protected]
Michael King**, Education, State Board
209-606-8323 [email protected]
Mary Beth Baglione**
209-838-1566 [email protected]
John Marshall**
209-968-3826
Roger Rummerfield**
209-996-9449 [email protected]
Julia Heller*
209-585-9026 [email protected]
Carlena Kellogg*
209-505-0122 [email protected]
Johnny Leal*, Newsletter
209-480-5325
Stephanie Stott**
209-402-4417 [email protected]
Bob Magee**, Public Lands, State Board
916-717-4650 [email protected]
Jim Westmoreland*
209-815-3125 [email protected]
Vicki Whisler*, Dutch Oven Group Chair
209-480-0566 [email protected]
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2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Christmas Party, Katherine Reeves
209-402-7252 [email protected]
Facebook, Dennise Davis
[email protected]
Insurance Liaison, Lloyd Erlandson
209-632-6470 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor, James King
805-975-2740 [email protected]
Photographer, Scrapbook, Kathy Zumbrunn,
209-765-4923 [email protected]
& Dan Dunckel,
209-785-4011 [email protected]
Rose Parade, Barbara Savery
209-536-9362 [email protected]
Sales, Jerrie Thomas, Rides
209-985-4502 [email protected]
Spring Campout & Ride, Don Rumsey & David Rumsey
209-928-1041
Stanislaus Wilderness Volunteers Liason, Dave Moser
209-668-8511 [email protected]
Sunshine, Katherine Reeves
209-402-7252 [email protected]
Webmaster, Ted Pack
209-883-4192 [email protected]
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¼ Page - $10
½ Page - $20
Full Page - $35
Navy Blue Vest (men, women & youth)
$40
Aprons (several colors to choose from)
$20
Caps (new styles and colors)
$15
Sweatshirts are available in multiple styles and colors.
Orders will be placed when enough have been
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Price includes tax (XX sizes are $3.00 extra)
To order, contact Jerrie Thomas at
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