High Sierra Chapter Minutes
2026
Feb 18, 2026
1. Call meeting to order
Welcome everyone
Special welcome to new guests
2. Request motion to approve last month minutes
3. Officer reports
President
I apologize I'm a little behind this month due to personal reasons
Jim Dagoo has decided to no longer be a member the club, after 20 plus years.
Toni will be stepping in to take his place as treasurer.
Toni and I attended the Regional trails and biking collaborative meeting. More on this in new business
Vice President
Memberships are Due
State meeting 2/21 in Tonopah
Treasures report
Beginning Balance $5,278.22
Deposits $ 312.00
Debits $ None
Ending Balance $5,590.22
Old Business
State Rendezvous
We are only 4 months away from hosting the rendezvous. June 7th through 12th
I need names of who will furnish trailers for hauling guests and their horses to the various rides.
Who will volunteer to be on a committee to help organize this event?
Any other old business?
New business
Regional trails and bike collaborative meeting was on February 10th. There were over 20 people in attendance. The purpose was to create new trails for hikers and bikers with Toni and I there: they realized they had left the equestrians concerns and issues out of their discussions/planning. These were the money folks from have been working and developing trails for years.
TMCC did a talk about their EPIC program related to trails. EPIC: Educational Program Inspiring the Community.
Non credit side of TMCC
6 hour class at Sky Tavern June 12th on developing trail skills. (Building and maintaining trails)
I have been ask to do a 15 minute presentation on equestrian concerns when building trails.
Height and width required for horses and pack stock
They are trying to find ways to get youth involved because they are ageing out just like us.
Suggested we start we get involved in the 4-H for that purpose.
Grants available to fund us doing projects and training with/for 4-H
Any other
New business?
Monthly ride
Silver Saddle Ranch Park in Carson City
March 14th:
Butts in the saddle at 10:00am
Program
Don Daniel presenter
Gun vs Bear spray
Will redo then program at the March meeting
Adjourned;
Jan 21, 2026
1. Call meeting to order at 7pm
Welcome everyone! Special welcome to newcomers/guests
2. Meeting minutes for November/December 2025 meeting
Approved
Motion to approve by: Jim Seconded by: Terry
3. Officers Report
President Report
Introduce officers and board members
Officers: President: Jerry Williams
Vice Pres: Toni Burton
Secretary: Jamie Marcosa
Treasurer: Jim Dragoo
Board of Directors:
Mari Hannifin
Social Media: Gary Marcosa
Trails & Training: Tami Vukovic
Events
Jerry will schedule a Board meeting early February, to discuss ideas on how to improve the club.
We are open to and hoping for any ideas you may have.
Please submit your ideas to any of your current Board Members.
Vice Presidents Report
2025 Christmas party
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Mimi's Restaurant
-RSVPs were slow and quite a few came in last minute making it very difficult to plan
for food. Food ran out and more had to be ordered during the party.
2026 Christmas party
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New Venue: Twisted Fork
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Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Time: 6pm – 9pm
-Offers a Full bar
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Food: Choose from 3 entrees
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Price: TBD
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Food will be served to members and guests vs self-serve to ensure even portions for
everyone
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Twisted Fork offers a bigger room to seat more people
2026 Membership Dues are due at tonight's meeting.
Please see Jamie and Jim to get squared away.
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Individual: $45
-Family: $60
Treasurers report
Beginning Balance $ 6,694.69
Deposits $ 505.00
Debits $ 1,921.47
(for Food Drive, Christmas party food and room reservations)
Ending Balance $ 5,278.22
Food Drive Balance $ 0
Old Business
Channel 2 food drive
-We donated $676 worth of food delivered in Tami's horse trailer, and a friend gave us
an additional $200 check to donate.
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Included a Channel 2 News Interview with our club.
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Thanks to all that participated in the purchasing, loading and delivering.
State Rendezvous
June 7 through 12, 2026
Washoe Lake State Park
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The endurance club has reservations starting Saturday morning, so we have to be
out by 11:00 AM sharp.
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We will need members to furnish trailers to help haul horses to the various day trail
rides.
This reduces the # of vehicles/trailers as parking can be limited at trail heads.
We will also need ride leaders, and other things to help organize and run the event.
Food: Only dinner will be offered.
Participants will be responsible for any other meals and snacks.
Can I get volunteers to form a committee to help organize and put on this event?
More to come on this
Other Notes:
Use of flags or trail markers to mark trails for riders?
This will require a team to both set up and take down all flags/trail markers.
New Business
Channel 2 Food Drive
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Do we want to continue participating as a club in the Channel 2 food drive?
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There have been mixed comments about us always asking for money at each
meeting, for the food drive. Some members feel pressured when the food drive bag is passed around at meetings. Even though any donation is totally voluntary.
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Do we want to continue this as a club or do we want to discontinue this effort and
people can donate on their own. Discussion:
Submit a check vs delivering food?
Using horses to deliver food for more PR, but there is concern of insurance for public
events.
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Insurance options are currently being looked into
Website: Can we add a link to donate to food drive?
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Purpose of delivering food vs check:
Recognition
Public awareness/ recruitment
Training
Partnership opportunities
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Decision: To continue collecting for the food drive.
Donation pouch to be passed
around at each meeting.
Club will decide on delivery options as event gets closer.
State Meeting
Tonopah - Saturday, February 21st at 10am
We are required to pay our membership dues and furnish our annual report at the meeting.
Steve Clifford has been nominated to run for NV State BCH President.
Anyone interested in also running for state president, state secretary/treasurer o
national director please let Jerry Williams of Harlene Nebeker know, so we can get your name on the ballot.
New Event Discussion
Don Daniels
Flags across America
Fernley Veterans Cemetery
Dovie & Tammy
Local Parades
Genoa Frontier Days – requires invitation
Monthly ride/project
Saturday, February 7, 2026 –
CANCELLED as of 02.03.2025
Washoe Lake State Park Equestrian Area
10:00 AM: Fence repair and clean up
12pm: lunch (Bring your own lunch)
1:00 PM ride the park (2.5-3.5 hour ride)
Be thinking of a ride and/or project you would like to do in March
Project Idea:
Price Lake?
Downed trees from recent fire are blocking access from horse corrals/ parking to
main trail head access. Approximately ¼ mile section that needs to be cleared.
Program Presentation
Vivian Graham on how to access and use the S.O.S. function on our cell phones.
Handout provided.
Backcountry = elevated risks but also minimal to no cell service
How to Notify EMS While "Off Grid"
1. Secure the Scene and make sure there is no other immediate danger
2. If you need to get to an area of open sky, do so.
a. Recommended to use trail markers so you can find your way back, but also may be
useful for rescue personnel to locate your group.
b. If in larger group, have someone stay with injured person(s), and have two people fin
open sky to initiate help.
i. One person – signals for help
ii. Other person – stays with person or returns to location of incident
iii. Staying together is safety
3. Apple Users:
a. From your Home Screen, pull down from right corner.
i. Satellite icon
ii. New Phones (iPhone 14 – current)
1. Horizon Image
a. Satellite Connection Icon
4. Wait for further instructions from EMS if applicable.
a. This may include having someone that can staying in satellite connection until EMS/
rescue team arrives.
Meeting adjourned at 8pm
Future meeting scheduled for February 18th at Mimi's Restaurant
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