Scranton Ski Club Newsletter

December 2011

 

Calendar of Events:

 

Saturday, Jan 7                    After Holiday Party

Sunday, Jan 8                       LUPUS day @ Elk Mt

Saturday, Jan 21-28             EPSC Steamboat Springs CO

Sunday, Feb 5                       WVSC Elk Mt Party

 

 

*** Meetings   1st & 3rd Thursday of the month ***

New Meeting Location:                  Polish Club, 1817 Brick Ave. Scranton

Meeting Dates:                               12/01/2011, 12/15/2011, 01/05/2012, 01/19/2012

Meeting Time:                                 8:00PM

 

December 15, 2011 Keeping with club holiday tradition snacks will be served at this meeting. Hope everyone can stop by for some holiday cheer.  If you can't see the below party announcement.

 

CLUB HAPPENINGS: 

 

It has been a while since our last update have a got a lot to tell you about.  First, Lake Seneca Wine Trip was a great time.  We had 45 people on the trip, toured five wineries and had an awesome lunch at the Crow's Nest Restaurant.  Plenty of great wine was had by all, if you interested in seeing what you missed there's a club video of the day.  Yes, there is a record of everything, scary!!!

 

This year's Halloween Party was wonderful, seems lately the weather has been wreaking havoc on our activities but it didn't stop us from having a phenomenal party.  The Polish Club, Walter did an outstanding job with the food.  Thanks to Walter & Joanie for taking such wonderful care of us.  This year's customers were amazing.  Top custom prizes went to Lady Gaga (Elaine Yarros), Girl Scout & Boy Scout (Audrey Katchur & friend), Mr. Clean & Mop (Deb Walsh & Tim ), American Gothic Couple (Rich & Kate Hollenberg.  Thanks to everyone who dressed up, your customs were awesome.  I wish I had more prizes. Good food, music and wonderful friends what more could you ask for.

 

Lastly was Night at the Races.  Again, it was a great night.  We had 43 people attend.  This year the party was so large, double last time, we had to move from the clubhouse to a private ballroom.  The ballroom was fantastic; we had our own private teller, bartender and wait staff.  We had a jumbo screen to watch the races and 4 other smaller TVs.  It was a great party, the food was delicious and no one left hungry. (Or penniless lol).

 

As the year comes to an end I want to thank everyone who attended the club events.  It is because of your participation that these events are such a huge successful and why we, officers, continue to plan new ones.   

 

Stay tune for next year events, starting with our After Holiday Party, Saturday, January 7, 2012. 

 

Happy Holidays to Everyone,

 

Shari

 

RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED:

RENEW BY NOVEMBER 30TH ~ SAVE $$$$$$$$$$$$

The Club Bylaws state “Members paying dues after October 31 shall pay at the NEW MEMBERSHIP rates”.  However, renewing members have been given a break by also applying the Bylaw requirement to include in the roster any members that join “before November 30”.  So, any member renewing before November 30th, 2011, will pay the $15-Single or $25-Family renewal rate. After that date, everyone will be a New Member paying the additional $5 fee. SAVE MONEY - RENEW NOW, and don’t miss any of the Scranton Ski Club benefits

 

Racers wanted for the Yuengling Corporate Challenge Thursday nights at Sno Mountain, beginning the 1st or 2nd Thursday in Jan. and continuing through the end of Feb. or the beginning of March. Unless something changes from previous years it's an inexpensive ($20 Lift Ticket & Race Fee) way to get out & play. No previous racing experience required, we're only there for the fun! For complete details contact Frank DeMola at 570-655-0297, fdemola@pridemobility.com or skiamigo1960@aol.com.

 

 

Special Olympics Donations can be dropped off @ Idlewild Ski Shop (570-222-4200).222.4200

 

 

SCRANTON SKI CLUB DISCOUNT LIFT TICKETS

SNO MOUNTAIN ~ 2011-2012

EXCLUSIVE for the SCRANTON SKI CLUB

SNO MOUNTAIN

ADULT UNLIMITED PASS PRICE

$450

PRICE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ~ $625

10% Window Discount to all Ski Clubs

*YOU MUST PRESENT A CURRENT SCRANTON SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP CARD TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER!

ELK MOUNTAIN VOUCHERS ~ 2011-2012

WEEKDAY 8:30-4:30 $42 (REG $50)

WEEKEND 8:30-4:30 $52 (REG $60)

VOUCHERS AVAILABLE AT CLUB MEETINGS OR CONTACT MARILYN GRIFFITHS AT 570.840.2226 OR msgtjp@gmail.com  ( DURING CHRISTMAS WEEK AND OTHER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY $8.OO MORE AT THE TICKET WINDOWS)

 

*UNUSED VOUCHERS CAN BE RETURNED FOR A CASH REFUND IF RETURNED TO MARILYN GRIFFITHS BEFORE ELK'S SEASON CLOSES 

  

YOUR SCRANTON SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP MAKES YOU ELIGIBLE FOR LIFT TICKET DISCOUNTS TO NUMEROUS SKI AREAS THRU THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SKI COUNCIL.  FOR FURTHER DISCOUNT LIFT TICKET INFORMATION, VISIT THE COUNCIL WEBSITE www.easternpaskicouncil.org

 

 

 

  **There will be NO SMOKING in the entire building because of the party**

Date:                     Saturday, January 7, 2012

Time:                     6:00PM-10:00PM

Location:               Waldorf Social Club

Cost:                      $16 Members

                              $21 Non-Members

Menu:                     Pecan Salad, Chicken Strips, Roast Beef, Penne Vodka, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, of course cake

Drinks:                   Cash Bar, Soda is Free

 

  If you’re interested please call Peggy Czarnecki, 570-341-2249.  DEADLINE: 12/29/2011  NO EXCEPTIONS.  DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.  Payment required at the time of the reservation.

 

       LUPUS SKI DAY AT ELK MOUNTAIN - JAN. 8, 2012

If you would like to purchase lift tickets for the Lupus Ski Day please call the Lupus Foundation office at 570-558-2008 or 1-888-99LUPUS. Tickets must be purchased by January 6 and will not be sold at the mountain. The tickets are for a half day of skiing (12:30 - 4:30 pm or 4:30 to 10:00 pm) and they are only $25.

 

 

 EPSC 2012 WINTER CARNIVAL , JAN.21-28, 2012 UPDATE...

 Steamboat

 

Working on final preparations on the flight lists.  I need everybody to reply to confirm or correct

the names from the flight lists when I send them.  I am taking the names from the applications,

but I am still double checking in case of typo error or someone forgot to put Jr. or the III, etc.

Again I can't stress enough how important it is to make sure the names are spelled correct

because of the $150.00 charge to change the spelling. Please bear with me until I get this list

complete and then I will concentrate on all the other information.

 

There are still a couple of people who haven't filled out the application, please do so ASAP and send it to me.

Final payment was due Nov. 3rd.  If you have a balance please send that in immediately.

 

Only two months till we are leaving.  It'll be here before we know it. Shortly I will be sending out information about how the week is shaping up, other activities, baggage and rentals.  Please be patient it's coming.

 

Again make sure you reply, so I know that you received the email I sent you with your payments and  names from the flight list.

 

Thank You, Beverly

 

Make checks out to Scranton Ski Club and mail to: Beverly Chisdock  213 Lehigh St., Avoca, PA 18641-1011.  Any questions or comments don't hesitate to call or e-mail me: (570) 457-0292 or bmchis@aol.com.

 

Flight Schedule:

Jan 21     Newark/Hayden         8:30am-11:11am

Jan 28     Hayden/Newark        12:20pm – 6:15pm

 

 

 

 

 

WVSC Elk Mt Party

 

DATE:                        Sunday, February 5, 2012 (8:30 – 4pm)

LOCATION:              Elk Mt Halfway House

COST:                       Approx $50 - $55 (Food/Drink/Lift Ticket included)

 

Contact Lorna (570-328-1806) if interested.

 

SKI TRIP TO SUGARLOAF MAINE HOSTED BY THE UPPER BUCKS SKI CLUB

MARCH 18  - MARCH 23, 2012

 

The upper Bucks Ski Club is asking North Penn, Buck Ridge, Merck, Bucks County and Scranton Ski Club to join them on a fun trip to SUGARLOAF.

Two, Three and Four Bedroom condos for 4, 6, and 8 people --- $499.00 PP

 

            5 nights lodging in mountainside condos – Sunday thru Thursday

            5 full day lift tickets to Sugarloaf Monday thru Friday

            Monday night welcome party

            Daily adult ski or snowboard lessons

            Week membership of Sugartree Health and Fitness Club

            Maine state lodging tax

 

For more information contact – Glenn Weisel – 570-257-0271 

 

Ithaca Camping Trip:

 

June 1, 2, 3,  2012  Friday to Sunday

Robert Treman Park, Ithaca NY

Cabin is $116.50 for the weekend and sleeps four.  Tent sites are less expensive.

Cabins are less work.

 

Ithaca Festival is going on these days. Winery tour, Hiking, Music and Arts Festival, cook out, and camp fires.  This past year we had about 30 persons.  A lot of newbees.  Best time ever!  The newbees had so much fun they booked the houseboat trip in September and went with us as well. 

 

If interested, order your site through this website.   

http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do

 

You can contact me for any questions. Terry Chmil, 876-5400 H, 282-8494 W

 

 

 

 

Houseboat trip on the St. Lawrence River

September 7 -10 (Friday to Monday)

Boats sleep 6.  Has stove, grill, refrigerator, bedding, pots, pans. showerVery rustic.

Just need to bring your own food, drinks and jokes.  Yes, we will make fun of you too!

The newbees from Camping in Ithaca had booked their boats again already, as well as the usual crew.

 

The boat runs about $600 or $700 for the weekend.  Plus fuel.  Divide this by the number of occupants.

 

You need a passport.  We have 5 or 6 boats filled already.  View and make your reservation through the website.  Give my name or the Scranton Ski Club.  Any questions, call me.  Terry Chmil, 876-5400 H, 282-8494 W

 

www.houseboatholidays.ca

 

 

2010-2011 Club Officers

President:                          Peg Czarnecki                  570-341-2249

Vice President:                 Shari Miller                         570-760-3872

Treasurer:                         Rich Hollenberg               570-586-0802     

Recording Secretary:     Debbie Duffy                     570-878-5703

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2011-2012

 

SCRANTON SKI CLUB

ATTN:  MEMBERSHIP

PO BOX 3301

SCRANTON, PA  18505

PRINT CLEARLY

 

NAME_________________________________________________ DOB__________________

ALL MEMBERS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO JOIN.

 

IF FAMILY, 2ND NAME___________________________________DOB_________________

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP IS 2 MEMBERS RESIDING AT THE SAME ADDRESS.

 

ADDRESS_____________________________________CITY__________ST____ ZIP______

 

PHONE_________________________________

Do you want your phone listed on the Roster?  Yes ________  No________

 

EMAIL_________________________________________

Do you want your email listed on the Roster?  Yes________  No________

 

NEW:  SINGLE $20 ________ FAMILY $30 ________ (includes new member $5 fee)

 

RENEWAL:  SINGLE $15 _________ FAMILY $25 _________

 

SIGNATURE_________________________________________________ DATE__________