2003 Convention

Back Country
Horsemen of Montana
2003
State Convention

Hamilton, Montana

March 28 - 30

Back Country Horsemen
Continuing the
Lewis and Clark Experience

Holiday Inn Express and Hamilton High School

Hosted by Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen

PO Box 1083 / Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 961-0101 E-mail: philips@montana.com

Speakers, Workshops, and Vendor Displays

Master of Ceremonies: Les Linendoll

Speakers:

Brad Powell - Regional Forester for the Northern Region Chris Smith - Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Richie Doyle - Lewis and Clark Impersonator

Workshop Presenters:

Smoke Elser - Tales and Trails of the Bob Marshall Pete Gorrell - Balance and the Selection of a Saddle

Harry June - Outdoor Photography Nine Mile Packers - Packing Demonstration Lee Scharff - Survival in the Outdoors Lonnie Bookbinder - Lewis and Clark’s View of the

Back Country

Convention Schedule:

Friday Evening - Registration, Director’s meeting and a social/open bar at “The Edge” which is located next to the convention hotel.

Saturday Morning - General session of the Montana Back Country Horsemen.

Saturday Afternoon - Presentation by Brad Powell and workshops.

Saturday Evening - Social Hour, banquet at the Holiday Inn and dancing at the Eagles.

Sunday Morning - Non-denominational church service, presentation by Chris Smith, and the final general session of the Montana BCH.

Sunday afternoon - Director’s meeting

Vendor Displays:

The vendor area will include a variety of quality vendors who will demonstrate their goods and provide convention savings. The vendor area will be open on Saturday and Sunday Morning.

Raffle

Three raffle prizes are being offered. The first winner has the first choice among the prizes, and the second winner has the second choice among the prizes. The raffle tickets are only $2.00 or three tickets for $5.00. You need not be present to win. BCH club presidents will be sent tickets and additional tickets will be sold at the convention.

A trip to the 2003 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada

This prize includes two plaza tickets to the first Sunday night of the 2003 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada from Bob Thane Productions and $650 towards expenses.

Custom Western Hat

This prize includes a $450 custom western hat and hat can from the Double Custom Hat Company in Darby Montana.

Bed and Breakfast Escape for Two

This prize includes a one night stay at the Deer Crossing Bed and Breakfast near Hamilton Montana, a guided fishing or sight seeing float trip on the Bitterroot River provided by licensed guide Fred Weisbecker, and dinner for two at the Homestead Restaurant.

Silent Auction

Silent auction bid items will be displayed at the convention. There will be a variety of items provided by Bitterroot Valley merchants where the proceeds will be used to offset some of the convention expenses. A number of items will be provided by the BCH chapters in Montana. The proceeds from these items will go to the Montana Back Country Horsemen to support state projects and activities.

Photography Contest

The photo contest will have four categories; Wildlife/Domestic Animals, Candid Camera, Scenic Views and Back Country Horsemen at Work. Each club may submit a maximum of 2 entries per category. No previous entries in a Montana BCH photo contest will be accepted. Judging at the convention will be done by delegates. Photos must be 5x7, dry mounted or matted. Photos must have been taken by a member of a Montana chapter of BCH. Identification of category, photographer and club must be placed on the back of the photo. All entries must be postmarked no later than March 10, 2003. Entries will also be accepted on Friday at the registration table. Judging will be done on Saturday and winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the banquet.

Entries must be sent to: Julie Schram

347 Mill Creek Road

Hamilton, MT. 59840

Convention Hotel for the

Back Country Horsemen of Montana 2003 State Convention

Holiday Inn Express

139 Bitterroot Plaza Drive /Hamilton, Montana 59840

(406) 375-2525 / Reservations 1-800-Holiday

Lodging Conveniences include:

• Sixty-five lodge-style sleeping rooms • In-room microwave and refrigerator

• Deluxe complimentary breakfast • Indoor heated pool, hot tub & sauna

• 25 inch Color TV with free HBO • Free local calls

• In-room data ports for Internet access

A limited number of rooms have been reserved so anyone wishing to stay at the Holiday Inn should make their reservations as soon as possible. When you make a reservation, make sure that they know you are attending the Back Country Horsemen Convention and you will receive the reduced rate of $69.00.

Other Local Accommodations

Comfort Inn....... (800) 442-4667 City Center Motel........ (406) 363-1651 Best Western Inn..... (800) 426-4586

Super 8 Motel... (800) 800-8000 Deffy’s Motel............... (800) 363-1305

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Anglers Roost (406) 363-1268 Black Rabbit RV Park (406) 363-3744 Lick Creek Camp (406) 821-3840

Continue the Lewis and Clark Experience

and

Rediscover the Bitterroot Valley

• Follow Lewis and Clark’s trip through the Bitterroot Valley.

- Lost Trail Pass where Lewis and Clark entered the Bitterroot Valley.

- Ross’ Hole (Sula) where Lewis and Clark met a village of the

Flathead Nation and traded for horses.

- Traveler’s Rest (Lolo) where the expedition camped going to and

coming from the Pacific.

• View the stunning Bitterroot Mountain Range.

• Explore back country and wilderness trails in this outdoor paradise.

• Alpine ski at Lost Trail Ski Resort

• X-Country ski on groomed trails at Chief Joseph

• Snowmobile to Skalkaho Falls.

• View wildlife and the changes brought about by the fires of 2000.

• Visit the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton and discover the history of the Bitterroot Valley.

• Visit the Daly Mansion which was built in 1890 by Irish immigrant and “Copper King” Marcus Daly.

• Try fishing in the Bitterroot River.

• Shop the quaint stores of down town Hamilton.

Back Country Horsemen of Montana

2003 State Convention

Hamilton High School and Holiday Inn Express

Hamilton, Montana

March 28, 29, 30, 2003

Montana Back Country Horsemen - Continuing the Lewis and Clark Experience

Hosted by Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen

Convention Participant(s)

BCH Chapter:____________________________________________________________________________

Name:________________________________________________ Voting Delegate: Yes_______ No_______

Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________________________ State:_________ Zip:__________________

Phone: (_______ )________ -__________________ E-Mail:______________________________________

Registration fee: Until March 1 - $70 After March 1 - $75

Registration fee includes registration, workshops, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, lunch on Saturday,

Banquet on Saturday and refreshments at breaks.

Fee x Number of Registrations above = Total

Registration Fee _________ x _________ = ____________

Name_____________________________ Name_______________________________

Guest Tickets Fee x Number of Tickets = Total

Saturday Breakfast $6.00 x _________ = ____________

Saturday Lunch $8.00 x _________ = ____________

Saturday Banquet $25.00 x _________ = ____________

Sunday Breakfast $6.00 x _________ = ____________

Guest Total ____________

Registration fee total + Guest(s)/Spouse total = Total registration fee ____________

Make check for the total registration fee payable to Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen.

Mail to: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen / P.O. Box 1083 / Hamilton, MT 59840

All registrations must be received by Friday, March 14, 2003

For further information contact registrar Diana Miller (406) 961-5453 or Earl Philips (406) 961-0101