Scranton Ski Club Newsletter

August 2009

 

Calendar of Events:

 

Saturday, Aug 29                                 New York State Fair

Sunday, Aug 30                                    Road Rally

Friday, Sep 11-14                                  Canada Houseboat Trip

Saturday, Oct 3                                   Lake Seneca Wine Trip

Saturday, Jan 23-30, 2010                      EPSC Winter Carnival, Heavenly

 

*******IMPORTANT REMINDER*********

 

Meeting Change:  Thursday, 07/02 & 08/06 Meeting will be held at The Waldorf Social Club, 13 Waldorf Ln, Scranton @ 8:00 PM

 

What Happened at the Pig Roast?

 

The day was beautiful, it was sunny and warm, you couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous day. There were 85 people in attendance, 59 members and 26 non-members. There was so much fabulous food, we could have stayed there for days and still had food leftover. So many different dishes, so little time to eat them all.

 

A huge thanks to the Club Official Pigmeister, Herbie Yerabek, who did not disappoint, he definitely out did himself this time and lived up to his title. The pig and the porkettas were delicious, some of the best I have ever had. Not to mention so snazzily dressed, you'll have to check out the pictures on the website to see what fashions the swine were wearing if you did see them in person. You won't believe your eyes. Karen Yerg did an awesome job getting everyone up on their feet with her amazing choice of games. There was whiffle ball, noodle game, apples & oranges, egg relay, water balloons, balloon relay and dizzy bat. Thanks girlfriend for bringing your "A Game".

The day would not have been the success that it was without the behind the scenes crew, the organizers, setup and tear down crew. Thank you Bill Hiller, Marilyn Hiller and Eric Hoyer for all you did to make our picnic a great success. A special thank you to the Food Coordinator, Peggy Czarnecki, I don't know how she did it and kept it all straight. She did a awesome job making sure we had a huge variety of great food.  You all deserve a round of applause.

 

My biggest thank-you goes to all who attended and made this day a huge success. It was a beautiful day of food, fun, games, friendship and did I mention lots of food.  If you didn't make it to The Pig Roast make sure to you don't miss our next upcoming event, the Annual Ray Balcerzak Road Rally, Sunday, August 30, 2009.

 

Thanxs,

Shari

The Prez

 

New York State Fair

Date:   Saturday – August 29th, 2009

Depart:  8:00 AM from Sears Automotive Store, View Mont Mall, Scranton, PA

Return:  Leave the fair at 7:00 PM – arrive in Scranton approx. 9:30 PM

Cost:   Members: $26.00 includes bus and admission into the fair.

   Non-Members: $ 32.00 includes    

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

ANNUAL ROAD RALLY IN MEMORY OF RAY BALCERZAK

 

WHEN: NOON ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH

WHERE: PARK & RIDE AT EXIT 8 (MT. COBB) OF RT. 84

DESTINATION: HILLER'S AT LAKE QUINN, SOUTH CANAAN

Sign-up deadline: Thursday, August 20th, call 937-4946

Join the fun driving the new territory offered in this year's Road Rally!

Prizes to the top winners and fun for all participants!

Recommended: Vehicle with an accurate speedometer and odometer, a minimum of 2 people. a pencil or pen, the ability to read & follow instructions.

*NOTE: This is a timed event, Not a Race. Adhering to the speed limit is important.

Road Rally Party will follow at the Hiller's. Non-Rally party goers are welcome!

Provided: Burgers, hot dogs and buns

Bring: Your Beverage and a Dish to share

COST: Members - FREE

Nonmembers - $5 OR FREE with $10 Membership Good Until Oct. 31

Activities: Boating, fishing, swimming-in-the-lake, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, croquet, hammocking, lounging, visiting, eating, whatever!

A MEMORIAL DONATION IN RAY'S NAME WILL BE TAKEN FOR THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

 

 

Houseboats------Gananagua, Canada,  September 11 -14 (Friday – Monday)

PASSPORT is MANDATORY for entry back to USA

 

Houseboats sleep 6 persons, but 4 is a better fit.

This is a car pool that leaves at 8AM on Friday Sept 11. from the Scranton Area. 

You arrive at Gananaqua about noon.

You must bring any food and drink that you will need for the week-0end (or buy it in Canada).  The food and drink must be purchased before leaving for the week-end on the houseboats.

We will sail down the St. Lawrence River around the 1,000 Islands, visit Bolt Castle and just camp and have fun.

The houseboat is your home for the week-end.  It has a grill, cooler, propane stove and oven, refrigerator, and bedding.

You can go on line to check them out. http://www.gananoque.com/hhl/

The price for the RED boat rental is (At today’s exchange rate)

$500. for the week-end.  (Split this by the number of persons on your boat)

   30. insurance    ?? taxes  Plus gasoline costs.

If you never drove a houseboat or a boat at all, they will teach you in 1 hour or less.

You will need about a $300 deposit to reserve the houseboat.

 

To reserve your boat and for more details, contact

Terry Chmil----876-5400 Nights, week-ends 282-8494  Days

 

Lake Seneca Wine Trip

 

DATE:                               Saturday, October 03, 2009

DEPART TIME:                6:15 AM

DEPART LOCATION:     Viewmont Mall, Near Sears

RETURN TIME:                5:30 PM

ARRIVAL TIME:               9:00 PM

COST:                               $60

LUNCH:                            Your Expense

 

Here's the agenda for this years Lake Seneca Wine Trip, we will be visiting Stony Lonesome Wine Cellars, Rogue's Hollow Winery, Belhurst Winery , Barley Yards(Microbrewery) and Red Tail Ridge Winery.  If time permits we may squeeze in one more but it depends on the timing.  We will be stopping for lunch at one of the local restaurants.  A light breakfast and other snacks will be provided on the bus as part of the cost.  Don't wait to book I have a 28 passenger bus and have half of it is already booked.  Deposit is required at the time of reservation.  Call Shari Miller if you are interested.  570-760-3872.

 

               

January 23 - 30, 2010

EPSC 2010 WINTER CARNIVAL

 

 

Accommodations:  Forest Suites Resort     

 

Forest Suites is located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, just steps from Heavenly Village, the Heavenly Ski Resort, and the Nevada Casinos.  Two bedroom/two bath suites have a King in the Master Bedroom with the option of either a King or a King or a Queen and a Twin in the second bedroom as well as a full kitchen and a spacious living room.  One bedroom Suites have a King bed in the Master Bedroom with a full kitchen and living room.  Both suites have a sleeper sofa.   

 

Suite Amenities:  Full Kitchen & Living Room, In room coffee, cable & HBO, DVD Player, Telephone with data

                              port, In-room safe, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair dryer, Radio Alarm clock, Hi Speed Internet

                              Access and Sleeper Sofa.    

Hotel Amenities:  Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Two Outdoor Heated Swimming Pools, Two outdoor Hot

                              Tubs, Fitness Center with Sauna, Game Room, Beer and Wine Lounge, Massage Therapy

                              Studio, Ski Rental & Repair Shop. 

Included in Cost:

                      - Checked baggage fees additional.

                       - Round trip portage at lodging complex.

- January 25 from 5-6pm: Wine and cheese party, compliments of Forest Suites.

- Daily Extended Continental Breakfast.

 

**Lift ticket packages:

1-       Each additional day at Heavenly add $39.00

2-       Monday – Kirkwood Ski Day including charter Bus: add $50.00; seniors over 65 add $20.00

3-       Thursday – Squaw Ski Day and Tahoe Queen Dinner Cruise add $138.00.  Limit 250 on Cruise Ship.

                           First come, first served.  Overflow days will be offered upon receipt of 2010 schedule.

4-       Non skier deduct $135.00

5-       No air fare reduction $380.00. 

Cost:

·         2 bedroom/2 bath – 4 sharing……………$1,384.00

·         2 bedroom/2 bath – 5 sharing……………

·         1 bedroom/1 bath - 2 sharing…………… $1,624.00

·         Hotel Room  - 2 sharing…………………..$1,527.00

·         Hotel Room  - single (no sharing)………..$2,112.00

 

Payment Schedule:

 

Initial Deposit        ASAP                             $200.00               

1st Installment       July 11, 2009:                $200.00         

2nd Installment      Sept. 17, 2009:              $400.00

3rd Installment       Oct. 15, 2009:                $500.00

Final Paym’t.         Nov. 20, 2009                 Balance

 

Complete Whitewater Kayak package   $450

 

Dagger GT 7.5 Whitewater Kayak, Carbon/Carbon Fiber paddle, Bombergear full neoprene cockpit skirt

4 inflatable flotation water/displacement cells, (already installed inside the boat)

All gear is in excellent condition, and was used only for a few seasons.  This is well over a thousand dollars worth of gear being sold off at a great price only because I no longer use it.  (my interests changed to fishing a while back)  The only item that shows any wear is the bottom of the boat, which has the normal light scratches from launching and beaching the boat during use.

 

I am willing to deliver boat to anywhere in the Scranton/Wilke-Barre/Hazleton Valley after completion of the sale. Please contact at elmosaurus@gmail.com or 570-862-1238

 

2009-2010 Club Officers

President:                          Shari Miller                         570-760-3872

Vice President:                 Peg Czarnecki                  570-341-2249

Treasurer:                         Lynn Johnson                  570-842-6061     

Recording Secretary:     Eric Hoyer                          570-698-0831

Membership:                     Marilyn Hiller                     570-937-4946

Newsletter Publisher      Sue Heller                          570-586-4766

Club Curator                     Shari Miller                         570-760-3872

 

The Scranton Ski Club Internet URL address is: www.scrantonskiclub.com

See website for Membership Application

 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (Please Print):

 

Name:______________________________________________________________

 

Address:____________________________________________________________

 

City:________________________________________________________________

 

State:__________   Zip Code:____________  DOB:_______________________

 

Home Telephone:_________________Work Telephone:____________________

 

EMAIL Address (Please Print)__________________________________________

 

Do you want your telephone number published in the club directory?

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Do you want your email address published in the club directory? Yes____No_____

              

Are you a skier?  Yes____  No____  I am at least 21 years of age:_____________

 

NOTE:  All members must be at 21 years of age to join the club.

*New:  Single  $20.00_________                        **Family $30.00___________

*Includes one time registration fee                    **Two members at the same address

 Renewal:  Single $15.00______                Family $25.00___________

 

Mail Applications to:                      Scranton Ski Club

                                                            P.O. Box 3301

                                                            Scranton PA  18505

                                                                        Attn:  Membership Chairperson