Listed below are the Committees that members of the 4CBCH have organized. Committee heads are listed next to each committee, click on the title for the objectives of each. We can always use more volunteers, so look them over and get involved!
Trails Committee
Programs and Education Committee
Public Affairs Committee
Raffle Committee
Membership Committee
Social Committee
Media
National/State BCH
Pleasure Rides
Tack Sale
Special Projects
Trails Committee
Jon Sherer - 259-1202 - jonsherer_1@yahoo.com
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Provide assistance to both the Three Rivers and Mesa Verde BCH clubs
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Issue ride signup sheets early
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Coordinate and assist other volunteer groups
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Pursue Pine & Piedra Trail improvement
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Combine maintenance and pleasure rides, when possible
Education and Mentorship Committee
Robin Williams - 759-4587 - lczaub@gmail.com
Clinics
Elizabeth Testa - 259-1581
- etesta@sunriselane.com
Margie Coates - 884-4887 - abundant.team@gmail.com
Mentorship coordination - Tess Stransky - 884-4252
- biff_tess@yahoo.com
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Plan monthly programs, of interest to members and guests
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Coordinate with Membership and Trails Committees on join programs, such as a "park and ride" fun event
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Offer a basic horsemanship series for novice horsemen
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Develop a mentoring program via a subcommittee, structured similar to Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Public Affairs Committee
Sandy Young - 247-3231, sandy@77outfit.com
Phoebe Bechtolt - 259-9056 - pbechtolt@yahoo.com
Bob Volger - 883-4004 - bobvolger@gmail.com
Interface with public land managers on issues that are important to horsemen
- Participate in the San Juan Public Lands Center plan revision
- Participate in San Juan Public Lands Center Travel Management Planning
- Participate in planning for the Hermosa Wilderness and Special Management Area
- Review National Forest and BLM projects
- Oppose fees for basis access to public lands
- Monitor and support right-to-ride legislation
- Participate in planning for recreation at Lake Nighthorse
Present the mission and goals of the Back Country Horsemen of America to the pubic
- Seek outreach opportunities, particularly with other back country users and youth groups
- Utilize the 4CBCH PowerPoint presentation
Monitor other issues important to horsemen
- La Plata County comprehensive plan and land use code
- Private property rights
- Unwanted horses and the humane treatment of horses
Monthly Raffle
Carol Capps - 884-0834 - ccapps4@durango.net
Ottie Otterstein - 884-8021 - otterstein@skywerkx.net
Membership and Marketing
Phoebe Bechtolt - 259-9056
- pbechtolt@yahoo.com
Georgean Chapman - 749-5700
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Facilitate social time before membership meetings, including occasional pot luck dinners
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Facilitate fun rides, an annual gymkhana and an annual poker ride
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Invite other groups to present at our meetings
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Develop newcomer packet and distribute as appropriate
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Participate at Horse Expo and the 4 Corners AG Expo, as appropriate
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Make presentations to other horse groups
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Improve membership coordination with national BCH
Media
Chair/Newsletter - Larry Zauberis - 247-3231
Publicity - Ottie Otterstein - 884-8021 - otterstein@skywerkx.net
Website - Jeri Trausch - 799-2890
Calendar Coordination - Christine Peterson - 259-2724 (calls after 10am only) - ccjco@hotmail.com
Social
Kathy Schuetz - 769-3009 - krshuetz@gmail.com
Stefany Rhodes - 884-7779 - stefanyrhodes@gmail.com
Special Projects
Kathy Schuetz - 769-3009 - Krschuetz@gmail.com)
Pine River Campground - Frank Amthor - 382-0980 - sleepyfoxranch@orionzone.net
Trail Guide - Wendy Jorgenson - 903-2048
Phoebe Bechtolt - 259-9056 - pbechtolt@yahoo.com
Yahoo NewsGroup (Kathy Schuetz - 769-3009 - Krschuetz@gmail.com)
Youth & Family Programs - Georgean Chapman - 749-5700
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