Lewis County Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of WA

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LEWIS COUNTY CHAPTER of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Inc.

Welcome
If you're in the Lewis County area and enjoy horses or mules and the great outdoors, we'd like to welcome you. If you're interested in trail riding, campouts, great potluck food, socializing and doing your part to assure continued recreational opportunities on our public lands, then this just might be the organization for you. You can make a difference by learning and teaching methods of responsible use of our public lands and have a great time in the process. Our Chapter activities include trail rides, campouts, trail building and maintenance, monthly meetings, potluck dinners, state BHCW general membership and in general having a good time with folks that share our interests. If this sounds interesting, take a look at our state web page. You're welcome to contact us for more information or come to one of our meetings and meet a good group of folks that share your interest. Thanks for stopping by.

OBJECTIVES
The purpose of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington is to work toward the perpetuation of the legal and moral claim by the American people to use horses and mules for recreation on public lands. See the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington page for general information

MEETINGS
The Lewis County Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington normally meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Salkum Fire Hall. If you are interested in coming to one of our meetings, please call or email to confirm the location and time.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership is open to anyone who shares the objectives of the Chapter. Cost is $41.00 for single and $54.00 for family membership. This cost includes $5.00 Chapter dues and the remaining part is BCH of Washington dues. Contact the President listed below for an application. Or get an application online at BCH of Washington.

Mail applications to: Lewis County Chapter BCH
362 Pigeon Springs Rd.
Onalaska, WA 98570

Fun Ride May 10, 2008, click here for details

2008 Officers/Contacts

President             Sherri Wright (360)985-2621
Vice President        Joe Chenier    (360)274-4069
Secretary             Norma Wright     (360)985-0556
Treasure              Nancy Thode    (360)978-5336 jthode@myhome.net
Trail Boss            Larry Davis    (360)262-9132 larryd232@aol.com
Trail Boss            Doc Wesselius (360)736-6106    wesselius@localaccess.comTrail Boss            Tom Herrin     (360)569-2934
Director              Jim Thode      (360)978-5336 jthode@myhome.net
Alternate Director    Robert Mitchem (360)274-6272
Leave No Trace Chairs Tony Karnnis   (360)748-8640
                                            Berine Stratton      (360)262-3606
Editor                Bobbie McTimmons (360)262-9464 mctimrm@msn.com
Volunteer Hours       Deb Wesselius    (360)736-6106    wesselius@localaccess.com
Activities Chair      Kathy Kassel   (360)978-4977 Hospitality Hostess   Sherri Wright (360)985-2621

Click here for the Chapter Activities Schedule

Click here for a list of Our Supporters

Click here for the BCHW Photo gallery

Hard workers at the Keenes Horse Camp relocation project, Summer 2001

Click here for older Chapter Photos

Need a new horse or whatever? Click here for BCHW Classifieds

Cody Horse Camp pictures

Packing a Crosscut Saw

Stories
A Tale of two Horses
That's What it's All About

Poems

Links
    Backcountry Horsemen of America
    Backcountry Horsemen of Washington
    Mt Adams Trail Riders

Wright's at the 2005 Labor Day ride, Cowlitz River at Diemerton

Polly Takes A Break