Rochester Ski Club
Rochester Ski Club
April, 2008 Newsletter
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| Thursday, May 8, 2008 | Spring Banquet – Midvale Country Club | June - July | Ski Trip Booklet 2008-2009 |
Newsletter
President's note:
Hello all. The ski season is now officially over and all of the RSC trips were resounding successes, not only because of dedicated trip organizers, but all were blessed with great snow conditions for a change. Two major items include the re-election of many of the Board members and the election of a new secretary Jean B. Jean has returned to a position she held many years ago. The downside is, of course, that Barb G. stepped down after only 10 years as secretary. She did an excellent job not only in that position but in the many other jobs she did for the club. So Thank you Barb and we know you will continue to volunteer for club activities. The Next Big event: our final event for the RSC year is our annual Spring Banquet being chaired by Georgie S. You will find a flyer for this event in the mailing sent to members (and on this site). The banquet will be held at the Midvale CC for a couple of reasons. One is that several of our members (Nancy and I just three weeks ago) have been there recently and all have reported great results re food, space, presentation, etc. A second is that Georgie checked out a lot of places and Midvale was willing to work cooperatively with her on pricing, etc. Finally Georgie is applying much of the club supplement to keeping the price as low as possible. So we are looking forward to a really great event that will as always end with some “baggy award” presentations by Nancy O. and Carol B. --Jim P--
Sun Valley Ski Trip
The long bus ride from Boise was more than worth it. Although the group arrived VERY early in the AM, many of the 44 people on the trip were out on the slopes shortly after the lifts opened. After all, who could resist the bluest skies in the world? Those who decided to go exploring were not disappointed either---lots of little shops, galleries, bistros, museums and of course the famous Sun Valley Lodge with its complement of ice sculptures were enough to fill the off-the-slope hours. The condos allowed members to cook in if they chose, or to visit a variety of restaurants that were within walking distance. The slopes had something for everyone---moguls, cruising runs, steep and groomed and all under the bluest canopy most of us had seen in a long while. Two social events brought the group together to raise a few toasts to our leader, Nancy P. and her sidekick, Jim --- and to discuss and revel in the wonderful weather, great food, good friends and great skiing. --Nancy O--
Twenty two intrepid souls braving the elements of a serious ice storm, gathered in the darkness of Thursday morning, March 5.The bus trip to Ellicottville, NY home of Holimont Ski Resort with a second pick up at LeRoy Exit Park and Ride, departed from Suburban Plaza, Rochester at 7:00AM and returned about 8:30PM. A phone call from the bus, twenty minutes prior to resort arrival enabled early printing and quick dispensing of tickets. Two friendly greeters clad in bright red jackets, met our bus, handed out maps and answered questions. The storm just a day before made conditions much less than desirable. Holimont provided a room with lighted fireplace and tables with large “Welcome Rochester Ski Club” signs. We felt very special! Departing the ski lodge about 4:00PM we proceeded to the village where everyone found their own dining accommodations. Snacks for breakfast, apres ski, and dessert were provided by the club. Their food service had excellent choices including wine and beer which we brought to a table bathed in the warmth of friendship, conversation and glow of comeraderie often found in front of a fireplace with the kind of folks who travel with RSC. --Barb M.--
Mt. Tremblant Ski Trip
Though the club hasn’t been to Tremblant in 5 or 6 years, I think most of
the 45 that ventured on this trip will agree we shouldn’t wait that long for a return. Frank J. did a wonderful job
with all of the arrangements – starting with the location of the hotel. Once you left the hotel, it was just a short
walk to the people mover that took you up to the gondola and chair lifts, and only a few feet from the street of
colorful and lively restaurants and shops. Frank’s daughter Kristin fit in well with the ‘older’ crowd and was very
helpful. (Frank’s wife and Kristin’s mom, Barb who had planned to be on the trip, suffered a serious shoulder
injury just a few days before the trip left.) Ski conditions and temperatures were very good and we enjoyed two and a
half days of sun and beautiful blue skies! Frank found great places for all of the après ski events (including Monica
volunteering her and her roommates’ condo for one of the get-togethers) - and the trip included plenty of extras. It
was a mini taste of France for us and for me, I was glad to see so many little ones learning to ski. A big thanks to
Frank and Kristin for running a fun trip! --Bev M--
Three Valleys France Ski Trip
2 COUPLES RETURN FROM FRENCH SKI TRIP WITH WEDDING RINGS!
But I’m getting ahead of myself here. The trip began with Carol S., and her good-natured Charlie, hosting French lessons. Carol was hoping we would at the very least find bathrooms and our way back to the hotels. We also found out a lot about each other and became friends. 5 classes and we were off to France. Arriving in Meribel-Mottaret at the ski in-ski out Hotel Alpen Ruitor, was amazing; 3 valleys, 180 ski lifts, 6 villages, numerous restaurants, bars and shops, all connected by the most user-friendly ski area I’ve ever been to. The skiing was fabulous with enough powder for everyone. After 6 days of great skiing we were off to Nice on the train. Train travel in France is nothing like our train to NYC. It’s fast, clean, quiet, and on time. We stayed at the Hotel Westminster, and all had views of the sea from our rooms. We all took off in various combinations for 4 days of touring, meeting in the mornings to plan and the afternoons to catch up. Then we were off to Paris, arriving at dinnertime, and heading out right away for our “Fat Tire” night bike tour of Paris. Our guide was terrific, we laughed, and learned a lot, including that there aren’t a lot of rules for bikers. The bike included a boat trip on the Seine River, bringing us back to our hotel around midnight. The next day we went in various directions again touring or cycling, and then meeting at dinner to share our stories. Larry and I bumped into a person who picked up a ring off the sidewalk, asking if we’d dropped it. No? Why look, it’s 18k gold, the finder says he can’t keep it… but he’s hungry and can we give him some money. At dinner Larry offers up the ring as proof that we got married. Dick slaps one down too and says he and Laura got married too! And the laughing continues. Carol, you put together a great ski trip, and a wonderful adventure. Thanks. -- Wendy R.--
April's General Meeting
Briefly, the Board for next year was elected and a constitutional change was approved, more on both in upcoming Newsletters. Dick C. (VP) filled in for Jim P. (President). Tom Grasso, President of the “Canal Society of NY” gave a great presentation on the Erie Canal, past, present and dreams of the future. Thanks to Marj G. and to our cookie people, Laurie W., Pat R., Georgie S. and Sue E. Thanks also to Frank J. for the laptop and no-hassle AV hook-up for the presentation. –Marj G.—
Sunshine
Nancy P. is recuperating from a few days in the hospital, Marj G. had Rotator Cuff repair, Ed C. had back surgery, Barb J. has had two surgeries on her shoulder, Laura H. - shoulder surgery, and Jerry D'H. is also recovering from a shoulder injury. The list goes on, Diane B. and Nick S. with knee surgeries, Sandy B. with surgery and Jim P. is recovering from an accident involving his Achilles tendon. We wish them all a speedy recovery and hopefully everyone will be ready for next years ski season!!
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**** Procedure for oversubscribed trips (this only applies to trips that sell out in 7 days) ****
Ski trips for 2009:
It was agreed we would put out, in the newsletter, a ski trip list, as soon as we knew what they would be. It was
also agreed that we should be more cognizant of holidays (like July 4th) and send out the trip brochure after
that week. We agreed that we need a window to accept applications. How they are delivered to the trip leader
should be of no consequence. It was agreed that there be a window of seven (7) days, starting the first day after
the trip brochure is mailed, to accept applications. (I think that if the world could be created in seven days, that
should be enough time to sign up for a ski trip).
On the eighth day a count would be taken and if the trip was over subscribed, a lottery will be conducted. Only those
applications received within the 7-day window will be in the lottery. Those applications not selected in the lottery
and those applications received after day 7 will be put on a waiting list. After day 7 the trip leader(s)
will formulate rooms from the total number of trip applicants to fill the trip space. This will be done
to preserve couples and to provide singles, after they are paired with a room mate, an equal opportunity to make the
trip. It was decided that the room requirement was necessary as all trip prices are based on pp/do.
The trip rooms will then be selected by a lottery. A small committee consisting of two Board members and the trip
leader will once again review the room assignments and then be responsible for overseeing a random selection of the
previously formulated rooms to fill the trip. (The exact method to be determined). Those not selected will be
placed on a priority waiting list if desired.
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