Historic Moments for Cascade Horse Club

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Date of Meeting 

3/24/61            Club organized March 24, 1961, with 14 charter members.  Of those 4 members (Evan & Pauline Carlson, Harold & Lillian Goodrich) are still active members. 

3/24/61            Dues were $3.00 per person; $5.00 per family 

4/7/61              Club was originally named “Cascade Wilderness Saddle & Gun Club” 

4/7/61              Jesse Granger became a member 

4/21/61            Gavel & pounding board presented to club by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Stocks (Made by Mrs. Stocks father) 

4/21/61            Constitution & by-laws adopted 

5/19/61            First organized trail ride held 5/27/61 starting at Masonic Park and ended on dead end road – Oh well they had a good ride anyway! 

6/2/61              Trail ride – meeting at “high rock” in Lake Bosworth area 

6/16/61            Club rode in Marysville Parade 

6/30/61            Club decided to hold one official & one unofficial meeting a month 

6/30/61            First potluck on July 14, 1961 

6/30/61            Louis Bates & Lillian Goodrich spent a week on Sauk River in the Ab Reece cabin (could this have been the start of the club’s week campouts?)

 7/28/61            Membership cards printed 

11/3/61            Club furnished coffee, cream & sugar and secretary was responsible for bringing items to meeting 

11/17/61          Club name changed to “Cascade Wilderness Saddle & Trail Riders Club” 

12/1/61            Club name changed to “Cascade Wilderness Saddle & Sportsman Club” 

1/12/62            Club name changed back to “Cascade Wilderness Saddle & Trail Club 

1/12/62            Joe Betz became a member 

2/9/62              Meetings to be held second and forth Friday of each month 

2/9/62              Nellie Betz was a guest (became member?) 

3/9/62              Martha & Jiggs Hudson became members 

6/8/62              Club rode in the Marysville Strawberry Festival Parade on June 16^th and received $10.00 prize 

12/14/62          Potluck meeting at the Goodrich’s home, but because there was no business no meeting was called to order 

2/8/63              Club members watched four movies and the projector broke in the middle of the “Cascade Mountains” 

11/8/63            Club had crab dinner November 22 

12/13/63          Club’s first Christmas party on December 28^th at the Hudson’s home 

4/24/64            No official meeting was held and because the club’s “movie shower” (Jiggs Hudson) went fishing, the members watched the boxing fight on TV.

 10/22/64          “Our salmon supper on October 9^th was termed a success even if Harold (Goodrich) was neglectful in getting the fish cooked on time and making us wait so late to eat.” (would you believe salmon was $.40 a pound?) 

12/12/64          Club met at Marysville Rifle Club for turkey dinner and helped Joe & Nellie Betz cerebrate their 20^th wedding anniversary 

1/22/65            Leonard and Elsie Erickson became members 

2/12/65            Club held first meeting at Marysville Fire Hall At Midway (previously held in members homes) 

2/26/65            By-laws were done away with completely 

2/26/65            Three women of club shared responsibility for providing refreshments at each meeting 

3/26/65            Lillian Goodrich was voted Publicity Chairperson 

5/28/65            “It was reported that Leonard Erickson was at the Providence Hospital and that Evan Carlson was at a hospital in Tacoma.  Bob Martin suggested sending each a get well card, requesting that they pass it on to each other due to lack of funds in the treasury.”

 10/8/65            Club decided each member contribute a dime or more each meeting to build up treasury 

1/28/66            “Under old business it was decided instead of appointing a refreshment chairman that the ladies would continue to serve the lunch on a alphabetical order, with one lady of the two members serving, taking home the coffee, napkins, plates, etc. due to serve at the following meeting in order that the ladies would be able to keep track of who was due to serve (Lillian if this doesn’t make sense to you, think nothing of it, it don’t to me either)”

 2/25/66            Boots & Vi Zerfoss became members 

11/11/66          With the possibility that the Midway Fire Hall would no longer allow the club meeting there, Harold and Lillian offered to allow the club to remodel & large portion of their now ex-chicken house into a meeting room 

1/27/67            Club members voted to buy matching shirts, blue denim jackets and jeans to ride in parades 

6/1967             Club members rode in Marysville Strawberry Festival and placed 3^rd in horse division 

9/22/67            Potluck dinners were a favorite, but on September 22^nd 1967, it was decided to stop them for a while 

9/22/67            Club rode in Granite Falls Railroad Days Parade 

10/27/67           Potlucks canceled – only on special occasions until summer. 

2/9/68              Club dues lowered to $1.00 per family 

2/9/68              Joy & John Spromberg became members 

3/8/68              Nellie Betz and Boots Zerfoss had perfect attendance from 3/1/67 to 3/1/68 and received a round of applause 

4/12/68            Martha & Jiggs Hudson rejoined the club 

6/7/68              Once a month the second Friday of the month be a potluck at the Masonic Park at Granite Falls and the fourth Sunday of the month be a trail ride                        

9/6/68              First meeting at the Riverside Community Clubhouse. 

10/1/68            Met at Community Clubhouse for $1.00 a meeting 

12/13/68            Jesse Granger was made a life-time member (Life-time membership for citizens 65 years of age 

1/10/69            Club members helped Leonard & Elsie Erickson celebrate their 25^th wedding anniversary 

2/14/69            “Jesse Granger was presented a lovely birthday cake, a scrapbook representing his years in the club and a life-time membership in the club” 

5/23/69            Club rode in Marysville Strawberry Festival Parade 

5/23/69            “It was moved and seconded that Nellie & Harold be the  ‘Super Dooper Pooper Scoopers.” They declined emphatically 

11/28/69          Club received invitation to open house at Cedarcrest Restaurant honoring Joe & Nellie Betz on their 25^th wedding anniversary 

2/27/70            “Joy Spromberg had received information from the State Patrol in regard to her letter about what to do if we would be interested in helping with stalled vehicles hauling horses on the highway.  Anyone willing to help, if called, was asked to send their name and address, phone number, and how many horses your truck and trailer can haul, and how many horses you can temporarily accommodate on your farm or ranch.  Two names were sent in from our club” 

2/27/70            “Joy read several articles on various horse trails, etc. The one on the proposed Bridle Trails near Clearview was, and it was the feeling of the club that it would perhaps become a regular Honda and bike trail instead of a horse trail” 

6/13/70            “Joe Betz volunteered to get a book of receipts from the feed store to be used for dues receipts” 

3/27/70            “Joe reported that the receipt book would be late ‘due to the mail strike’” 

4/10/70            “The mail strike being over, our Chief (Joe B.) was able to bring the receipts for the dues, this is to be used instead of cards” 

6/1970                “Those of the club who did not go (camping) had a business meeting and made the final plans for the Marysville Strawberry Festival.  They decided to have Gary Tuttle and John Spromberg as a the clean up crew (behind the horses)” “(they dressed as old fashioned girls and drew much attention to the parade)” 

9/25/70            “Hazel McDougal spoke to our club, giving some interesting information about trails and recreation areas.  She said it would cost                             $15.00 a year to be a member of the Trails Unlimited. 

10/9/70            Four club members and one guest rode in Railroad Days Parade in Granite Falls and received first place in the horse group 

10/23/70          Dues raised to $2.00 per family 

11/13/70          Club voted to join Trails Unlimited 

1/22/71            Club bought membership cards 

4/9/71              John & Anita Maguire were guests (became members?) 

5/27/71            Potluck every meeting night until further notice 

9/24/71            Potlucks canceled until further notice 

11/10/71          Jiggs & Martha Hudson rejoined club after a few years absence 

2/25/72            Elise Erickson got Cherokee (her horse) 

3/10/72            When a person turns 18 years old, they are eligible to become members and vote – Chery Goodrich turned 18 and became a member 

4/14/72            John & Joy Spomberg became parents of a baby girl on 4/13/72.  John came to meeting in time for coffee and pass out cigars 

4/14/72            Barb & Wes Severe became members 

4/14/72            All meetings during summer will be informal – unless urgent business needed to be transacted 

8/8/72              Clubhouse received new lights 

10/13/72            Hazel McDougal become member 

10/12/72            Barb Severe got her pack burro 

11/10/72            Club name changed to Cascade Trail Club 

1/12/73            Evan Carlson had perfect attendance in 1972 and was awarded a box of candy 

1/26/73            The first meeting of this horse club was held at Harold Goodrich’s home but nobody came! (at this meeting, gave history since club started) 

2/23/73            Ken Wilcox, Chairman of Trails Committee for Washington State Horsemen, spoke about Alder Creek Tie Road horse camp (Forest Service had not yet revealed their plans to make this into a horse camp) 

3/9/73              Club decided week’s campout to be third week in August 

3/9/73              Suggested clubs name should have the word “horse” in it 

4/13/73            Renamed club “Cascade Wilderness Saddle & Trail Club 

4/13/73            Don Miller became member 

4/13/73            Membership closed until 1974 

5/16/73            Special meeting to discuss Alder Creek & work party June 9^th & 10^th 

9/7/73              Clubhouse stove received new stovepipe 

9/28/73            Boots & Vi Zerfoss put up 

9/28/73            Membership cards – gift to Don Miller’s son 

9/28/73            Club subscribed to “Rodeo News” for one year to keep up on rodeo information 

10/12/73          Hazel McDougal entitled her horse resort “Wonderland Horse Resort” – 5.600 acres to ride on 

11/9/73            Hazel McDougal wrote article “Welcome to Our World” in the trails report about Barb Severe and her new baby 

11/9/73            Club to paint kitchen on November 19^th 

1/11/74            Minutes stated that Evan & Pauline Carlson, Boots Zerfoss and Chery Goodrich had perfect attendance for 1973, (but roll call sheets shows only that Boots Zerfoss and Chery Goodrich did) A gift of appreciation was given to them. 

1/11/74            Club paid Boots & Vi Zerfoss’s dues for building fires for club meetings 

1/25/74            Membership opened 

1/25/74            Club’s attaché case purchase approved 

2/8/74              Clubs name changed to “Cascade Horse Club” 

2/22/74            Club funds be banked & motion dropped 

3/22/74            There was no committee reports as the Trail Committee as rained out 

3/22/74            Hazel McDougal is now managing Pilchuck Tree Farm facilities 

4/12/74            Helen Lindgren brought a 1961 edition of the Granite Falls Press containing an article on the club the first year it was organized 

4/26/74            Coffee pot purchased for club from Sears, Roebuck & Co. 

5/10/74            Purchased D’con for mice control in clubhouse 

11/8/74            Jim & Sheila Cassidy and Bill & Ann Cassidy became members 

11/11/74          Held elections for following year 

11/22/74          A motion was made and carried that Lillian Goodrich go home and get slides for the entertainment while the rest of the members have coffee while waiting 

12/13/74          Matter brought up that Riverside Community Club is paying taxes.  Following discussion, tables further discussion until next meeting 

1/10/75            Boots & Vi Zerfoss dues exempt for building fires for meetings (and are still keeping us warm currently at meetings) 

1/10/75            Vi Zerfoss decorated cake for incoming officers 

1/10/75            Club dues raised to $3.00 family, $1.50 single 

1/10/75            Suggestion that have money making project to raise money to help pay taxes on clubhouse.  Harold Goodrich and John Maguire appointed co-chairmen for project.  Taxes tabled until Spring.  Was decided to volunteer to help pay taxes instead of taking over clubhouse 

1/24/75            Vi Zerfoss became grandma 

2/14/75            Joy Spromberg read article from “The Canter” written by Ken Wilcox that bi-centennial wagon train would leave Ferndale June 8^th 

2/28/75            “Club members dress as Indians and attack bi-centennial wagon train as it traveled along old 99 north of Marysville (it was noted that riders should ride bareback and barefoot but seeing as wagons will have rubber tires so Indians should be able to have saddles)” 

3/14/75            Club celebrated its birthday (cake baked by Vi Zerfoss and ice cream was served)  Lillian Goodrich & Elsie Erickson read excerpts from club’s previous minutes 

3/14/75            Harold Goodrich reported a rummage sale would be the money making project 

3/28/75            Scott & Betty Bauer became members 

3/28/75            Club closed membership until January 1976 

3/28/75            Rummage sale dates will be April 18^th & 19^th as well as bake sale 

4/11/75            Set aside time in meeting to mention any of our members that have had an accident or sickness 

7/11/75            Secretary to send postcards to all members for any special meeting or potluck 

5/30/75            June 13 meeting canceled in order for members to ride with wagon train as it traveled between Arlington and Everett 

5/30/75            Jill & Wendi Bourasaw purchased pony from stock contractor Jim Cassidy 

11/11/75          Halloween party (10/24) Ms. Tony Fisher won costume contest.  Ms. Fisher willed his old bra to Wes Severe stating that he felt Wes needed it more than he did (as a girl, his tennis balls kept falling down.) Wes was over-whelmed by Ms. Fisher’s generosity 

12/12/75          Wes thanked Tony for his bra.  He also stated it did not fit him but made good ear muffs for Shadrack (donkey)! 

1/9/76              Club membership opened 

1/9/76              Boots mentioned we make a motion to “cut the dead wood out” meaning members that never come to meetings.  Ann Cassidy seconded it.  Ann also amended it to read they must attend 5 meeting to be active members. Anita also said, if members wished to stay members they following year they have to attend 5 meetings.  John Maguire seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

1/9/76              Checking account opened for club 

Feb 1976         First ride at Skyline Stables with 22 horses 

2/27/76            John & Anita Maguire will be new parents for the second time in July 1976.  A bi-centennial baby. 

4/23/76            Club paid entire taxes of $69.19 on clubhouse 

7/76                 Certificate of achievement was awarded to club by Hazel McDougal for some of our clubs members who crossed the whole State of Washington on horseback along the west coast. 

10/76               “Old business:  Tony donated $.14 towards our club.  It took him hours to think up a way to make money for our club.  He finally come up the and ingenuous way to make money.  He charged our beloved club members to do their “duty” on our annual campout.”  (nailed a can on the tree next to the privy) 

10/76               Half Arab Club took over Wonderland Trails 

10/76               Club purchased horse club patches 

12/10/76          “Election of officers went off to a roaring start.  Bill Cassidy was nominated for President.  Everyone enjoyed his term in office over the past months; he sort of is a President Ford taking over what Nixon had left behind.  Jim Cassidy and Wes Severe were nominated for Vice President.  Wes Severe won by the hair of his heady head, head.  Opps chin.  Betty Bauer, and Sheila Cassidy were nominated for Secretary.  The position went to Betty Bauer, we wish her luck.” 

2/11/77            Rick & Cathy Sears became members 

3/25/77            “Leonard Erickson reported that he has a problem child at home who won’t go through the mud into the barn.  Many members gave suggestions, such as putting a rope or chain around her foot so she can’t run, using a 50-foot rope with a war bridle, putting a TV in the barn for her to watch, coaxing her with grain.  Several members asked if anything might have scared her in the barn at one time or if there might be a short in the electric fence, which could be heard in the barn.  If none of the suggestions given work, there is always the rummage sale coming up and we are looking for things to sell.  Leonard thanked everyone for their suggestions and couldn’t wait to go home and try them.” 

4/22/77            “Speaking from experience, Tony Fisher gave a word of advise: Don’t shoe your horse’s back feet first because he will fall asleep and you will be too pooped to convince him you have to do his front feet too.” 

5/13/77            Club paid entire 1977 taxes on clubhouse again 

6/10/77            Bill and Ann Cassidy became parents of a baby girl. 

7/8/77              Boots Zerfoss received applause from the members for cutting the grass around the clubhouse 

7/22/77            Club’s first “Kentucky Fried Chicken” ride will be August 7^th 

7/22/77            First reunion ride at Harold and Lillian Goodrich’s place on July 16^th & 17^th.   77 horses on the 16^th and covered about 25 miles.  17 horses on the 17^th most people were rained out and went home. Covered about 15 miles.  Delicious salmon bake on Saturday night by chef Harold, which was attended by 132 people 

8/26/77            The clubs “chicken” ride on 8/7/77 was attended by 24 or 25 riders which is one of the best turnouts in a long time. 

8/26/77            Club members helped Harold & Lillian Goodrich celebrate their 25^th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner. 

9/23/77            Club’s electricity shut off because of non payment of electric bill by proper owner,  future bills to be paid by club. 

11/11/77          New lock installed on door clubhouse. 

11/11/77          Club to accept a $5 donation for each meeting from other groups or organizations and stipulation that building be left clean. 

2/10/78            1,000 new membership cards were printed 

3/10/78            Club membership closed until January 1, 1979