CLICK ON ITEM ABOVE TO ENLARGE
BCH of Montana Convention is from April 14-16, 2023 at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, MT and the BCH of America National Board Meeting is from April 17- 19, 2023 at the Red Lion Inn in Kalispell, MT, you must register for both if going to both.
In 1972 four horsemen sat around a campfire in the middle of the Bob Marshall Wilderness discussing the Forest Service’s plan to eliminate stock from the Bob Marshall Wilderness. They decided the best way to counteract this proposal was to start an organization of like-minded individuals to protect stock access to the back country. In the spring of 1973, these men, along with the help of their families and friends, started the Back Country Horsemen in the Flathead Valley of Montana. The organization has now spread to 212 chapters throughout the U.S.
It is with great honor that the Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead and Back Country Horsemen of Montana invite you to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization of the Back Country Horsemen. We are celebrating everyone who is, or ever has been, part of BCH. It doesn’t matter if you have just become a member or if you have been a member for all 50 years – you are welcome to join us.
Seminars regarding stock use and wild country
Dinner and entertainment
Vendor booths
Food trucks
50th Anniversary keepsakes, including belt buckles,
shirts, ball caps and commemorative water bottles
Raffle items to win/ live auction/ silent auction
Banquet Dinner menu
Barbeque Chicken Thighs with Chipotle-Sweet Onion Mesquite Sauce
Pan Seared Choice Top Sirloin Steaks with Marsala Wine Demi-Glace and Fresh Rosemary
Roasted Red Potato Salad
Confetti Jasmine Rice
Sautéed Vegetables (Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Onion)
Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Lemon, Green Salad with Cucumber, Carrot, Grape Tomatoes and Croutons
The Montana State convention is an annual meeting which provides the opportunity for all chapters in the state to meet and hold a business meeting. According to BCH MT’s constitution, certain business requires the vote of delegates, which provides chapters with up to eight votes, rather than the standard two votes per chapter by their State Directors. Secondary to that, it’s an opportunity to provide social interaction, education/entertainment, and fundraising.
The State Chairman runs the convention itself. After elections are held Sunday morning for the State Officers, the newly elected Chairman runs the remainder of the meeting.
The BCHA national board meeting is taking place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday following the State Convention. The current BCHA Chair will conduct the National Board of Directors meeting.
THE CONVENTION BEGINS IN
