Lewis County Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of WA

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LEWIS COUNTY CHAPTER of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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 BCHW 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 Back Country 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 Back Country 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 by clicking here.

Mail applications to:

BCHW Lewis County Chapter
1673 S Market Blvd #88
Chehalis, WA 98532

2012 Officers/Contacts

President             Doc Wesselius (360)736-6106    wesselius@localaccess.com
Vice President        Tom Conner    (360)864-8505
Secretary            Pam Swigert        (360)985-2839
Treasure              Marianne Finrow (360)748-3151
Trail Boss            Larry Davis    (360)262-9132 larryd232@aol.com
Trail Boss            Tony Karnnis   (360)748-8640 Director              Bernie Stratton(360)262-3606
Alternate Director    Robert Mitchem (360)274-6272
Editor                Lona Westby    (360)496-8972
Volunteer Hours      Deb Wesselius (360)736-6106    wesselius@localaccess.com
Grant Chair          Deb Wesselius (360)736-6106    wesselius@localaccess.comMemebership Chair     Gary Johnson   (360)751-2191 Hospitality Hostess   Sherri Wright (360)985-2621
Publicity Chair      Kathy Conner (360)864-8505

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For current photos and chapter newsletters click here

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

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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

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