BCHA Monthly News & Updates
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN
BCHA
NATIONAL BOARD MEETING
April 10th, 2022 - April 13th, 2022
REGISTER BELOW
Location
Embassy Suites, Airport Kansas City,
7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153
RESERVE YOUR ROOM BELOW
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Kaw Nation Leader Expresses Appreciation For Allegewaho Park At Trail Riders Meeting
By Frank J. Buchman
Representing the Kaw Nation, Jason Murray, Blackwell, Oklahoma, spoke during the Back Country Horsemen of Kanas meeting in Council Grove.
At the Flint Hills Saloon and Eatery, Murray was introduced by Barb Stanbrough, local manager of Allegewaho Park south of town.
In a sentimental presentation, Murray, known by several in the community, expressed appreciation for upkeep of the park and trails.
“It is very close to my heart representing the last generation of the Kaw Nation in this area,” Murray said.
Of Kaw, Osage, Cherokee and Pottawatomi heritage, Murray said, “Our ancestry is represented by this park where generations of artifacts remain.”
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Wilderness Horse Trails, South Carolina
Coutesy of Visit Oconee SC
There are dozens of miles of public access horse trails that wind through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and Georgia. The terrain is mountainous with lush forest and wide river crossings that are enjoyable for horses and riders looking for a wilderness backcountry experience.
“Twenty five years of riding in the South Carolina area and I am convinced the Rocky Gap Trails are the most beautiful, the most ‘back country’ and the most rewarding in South Carolina.”
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Don't forget to send us your pictures and description.
Show all of BCHA what your chapter is doing.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please advise BCH members who wish to submit a US Forest Service Trail Partner Funding grant application to ensure their proposal is of a SIZE and SCALE to be competitive with applications submitted by other national organizations.
A grant application submitted by a single chapter for work on one or a few trails is unlikely to be funded. I encourage BCH members to join with other chapters or states to submit grant applications that are BIG and result in substantial work being done to reduce the amount of deferred maintenance of Forest Service trails (applications of up to $20,000!).
Your proposal will receive extra points if the work includes trail maintenance within one or more USFS Trail Maintenance Priority Area. See map at:
The scoring for Trail Partner Funding grant applications weighs heavily on:
1. Miles of trail maintained,
2. Miles of trail deferred maintenance eliminated,
3. Number of volunteers engaged, and
4. Cash and in-kind matching funds.
The level of cash match is also scored in addition to in-kind match (volunteer labor, etc.). Even a few hundred or few thousand dollars of cash match will tip the scale toward higher grant application scoring. So avoid the minimum 1:1 match composed entirely of in-kind labor, stock days, etc. Throw in some cash to substantially increase your grant scoring/ranking by the grant review team.
And band together. Just as important, band together with hiking, biking and other trail organizations to submit a joint application--grant applications that benefit multiple trail user groups receive higher scoring! At a minimum, describe in the grant application how the work you are proposing will benefit hikers, backpackers, trail runners, climbers, hunters, anglers, bird watchers, etc. Submit state-wide projects or multi-state projects in order to increase the chances your projects will be funded (and try to squeeze in a Trail Maintenance Priority Area).
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We heard you!
Have you had trouble making a donation to BCHA?
We now have another avenue through PayPal to accept donations and set up recurring donations. Contact us if you need help!
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Just $1 can show your support - Set Back Country Horsemen of America as your favorite charity!
We appreciate your support and here's another way to give to BCHA.
PayPal makes it easy to think of us during the holidays, celebrating public lands days and "just because". Support BCHA when you shop online. How? Set us as your favorite charity on PayPal, then click to donate $1 each time you checkout with PayPal. It’s a little thing that can add up to a big impact.
Setup is fast and easy:
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Available now: Pens, brochures, patches (limited), thumb drives, license plates (limited), water bottles (limited), magnets, stickers (Size: Trailer and small)
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EQUISURE INSURANCE - IT IS THAT TIME AGAIN! |
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IT IS TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR 2022
You must submit new application for coverage January 1, 2022
ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW ACCEPTED
As a member of BCHA you are eligible to receive Equisure Insurance. A Million dollar coverage for only $20 for Individual or $40 for Family. Click the links below for the FAQ sheet, this will answer your questions and download the application form to sign up.
Click the links below for answers and application.
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2022 GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN |
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Does Your Chapter Need Money To Help Pay For a Project?
Apply for Your Chapters 2022 Grant!
Don't Miss Out!
For more grant information, follow the link below.
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Fundraising Committee Meeting
Public Lands Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
National Director Meeting
National Board Meeting
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February 14th, 2022
February 14th, 2022
February 22nd, 2022
February 23rd, 2022
April 10th - 13th, 2022
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Keeping Trails Open for Everyone. |
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WE NEED YOUR STORY!
Does your chapter have a trail, project or great story you would like to share? Please send them to michellewade@bcha.org. We will do our best to include them here.
- Limit pictures to 4
- Provide description: project, place, purpose, etc. No more than one paragraph.
- Please include the name of person and chapter submitting the pictures.
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BCHA COMMITTEES NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Check out our committees below and if you are interested click that committee to email the committee chair. You do not have to be a National Director to contribute, any member can join a committee.
BCHA is always looking for members to join committees.
Click the committee below to email the committee chair.
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How to Contact BCH for Help
Please contact your appropriate state representative first, thank you.
Membership:
- Contact Your State Membership Coordinator.
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Not receiving your BCHA newsletter? Contact Michelle Wade, BCHA Membership Data Coordinator, memberdata@bcha.org or call 360-620-2802.
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Have an address change or going south for the winter? Open and fill out the special membership forms.
Financial:
- Contact Your State or Chapter Treasurer.
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Latifia Rodriguez, BCHA Treasurer at treasurer@bcha.org
Administrative: (or, if you are not sure who to contact)
- Contact Michelle Wade, Executive Administrator
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Public Lands/Advocacy:
- Contact Your State Public Lands Coordinator.
- Contact Your Regional Public Lands Committee (PLC) Co-Chair.
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Southeast - Deirdre Perot
Northeast - Yvette Rollins
Rocky Mountains - Jim Allen
Far West - Kathy Young
Southwest - Rod Player
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THE GUARDIANS OF THE TRAILS
The guardians are those who have named the Legacy Fund in their will and have shared their intent of this unique donation with us.
Please consider a bequest to support the future financial security of BCHA.
All inquiries are private and confidential
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