Scranton Ski Club Newsletter

December 2007

 

Calendar of Events:

 

Sunday, Jan 13                                      Elk Mt LUPUS Day

Saturday, Jan 19-26                               Breckenridge,CO

Friday, Feb 1                                         Windham, NY

March 6-9                                              Okemo, VT (Black Diamond Ski Club)

         

*** Meetings –  1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month***

Meetings at Whistle’s Pub and Eatery, 126 Franklin Ave, Scranton

at 8:00 PM (Dec 6 th & 20 th, Jan 3rd & 17 th).  The meeting will be held in the back room. 

 

Racing Team – Frank DeMola still needs racers for Thursday night at Sno Mountain.

SNO MOUNTAIN DISCOUNT TICKETS  (SKI CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)

IN ORDER TO GET THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTED PRICES, YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR  2008 MEMBERSHIP CARD AND PHOTO ID AT THE TICKET WINDOW.

8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM  or 12:30 PM TO 10:00 PM

MIDWEEK  $23.00

WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS  $33.00

ALSO, IF A SKI CLUB MEMBER  PURCHASED A SEASON PASS, THEY CAN  GET  PREFERRED PARKING FOR $95.00

 

Elk Mountain Vouchers

Ski Club members will be able to buy vouchers for discounted tickets to Elk Mountain again this ski season from Marilyn Griffiths.  The discounted prices are: $34.00 for midweek (window price is $43.00)

$43.00 for weekend (window price is $51.00).

You can order and buy these vouchers at the club meetings,or by calling  Marilyn at (570) 961-2608 or at  her cell # (570) 840-2226.  Midweek vouchers are valid Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm or12:30 pm to10:00 pm, except on holiday periods, Dec.22 thru Jan 1st, 08;  Jan 19-21 and  Feb.16-18.

Weekend/holiday vouchers are valid Saturday and Sunday from 8;30 am to 4:30 pm or12:30 pm to 10:00

plus the above dates. Unused vouchers can be returned for a full refund, if you return them to the Ski Club before Elk Mountain closes.

 

Wednesday Night at Elk

 

MetLife Ski Club will be skiing at Elk Mountain on Wednesday nights beginning the first week of January.  Prices are listed below.  Please respond to Sue Heller at plssue @hotmail.com if you will be skiing this year and provide a list of friends or family members that will be skiing with us.  Payment must be in to me by the first week in January.  Make checks payable to Elk Mountain for prepaid packages.  Release forms can be filled out the first night of skiing.

 

SIX (6) WEEK PREPAID TRIPS--NON-HOLIDAY, 4:30 TO 10:00PM                                

$ 89.00    Lift and lesson.

$129.00   Lift, lesson and Ski/Snowboard

 

NINE (9) WEEK PREPAID TRIPS--NON-HOLIDAY, 4:30 TO 10:00PM

$109.00    Lift and lesson.

$159.00   Lift, lesson and Ski/Snowboard

 

SINGLE RATE (NOT PREPAID) or additional weeks

$25.00     Lift and lesson

$30.00     Lift, lesson and Ski/Snowboard

 

This year Elk will issue a picture ID badge for each participant in this program.  Individuals can stop by the Elk Mountain main office any day to have their picture taken or they can email a picture (passport type) to elkssssp@nep.net.  If you are planning on going for a badge prior to the first Wednesday, you need to have your release form and money.

NOTE:  If you wait until the season starts, you should anticipate a wait time as customers are waited on first come first served.  Once the badge is processed, you will be able to go to one of three designated ticket windows on your scheduled night, present your badge and receive your lift ticket or lift ticket and rental form.  A replacement fee of $50 will be charged for lost, stolen or misplaced passes.

 

LUPUS SKI DAY AT ELK MOUNTAIN~JAN. 13, 2008

Bill Hiller will be selling discounted lift tickets for the Lupus Ski Day at Elk 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 $20. Bill will have them at our December meetings. Please purchase them early because they sell out fast. Call Bill at 937-4946 for information.

Windham Mountain:

 

It has been a long time since we have sloshed down the slopes at Windham Mountain.  It was at least six years ago when I was just learning to ski.  So let’s go back for the day and see what’s new at Windham.  I am still working on some of the details but here is what I have so far.  I am currently working on dinner arrangements, depart site and times.

 

DATE:                        Friday, February 1, 2008

COST:                        $50.00 includes bus and lift ticket

 

I should have the dinner and any other arrangements nailed down by the first meeting in November.  If you are interested please call Shari Miller at (570) 760-3872 or (570) 822-4707.

 

Okemo, Vermont:

 

DATE:                           March 6-9, 2008

COST:                          $550.00

Transportation, lodging, and skiing are included.  2 bedroom, 2 bath condos with 4 sharing.  We will pair you up according to your requests and/or availability.

 

Space also available on Breckenridge 2008 EPSC Winter Carnival.  

 

Bruce Bowman 784-3616/204-2314

Email:  bebla@jlink.net

 

 

 

      2008 EPSC WINTER CARNIVAL - BRECKENRIDGE, CO

 

Date:  January 19 – 26, 2008

Flight:  Jan. 19th - UA#1133 Non-stop Newark to Denver. Depart: 8am; Arrive: 10:20am

            Jan. 26th -UA# 750 Non-stop Denver to Newark. Depart: 12:30pm; Arrive: 6pm

Cost:  Approx.  $1250.

Accommodations:  Four sharing a 2Bedroom/2 Bath Condo, full kitchen, living room

with fireplace, washer & dryer, and ski lockers on ground level.  Condos are ski-in  and have Hot Tubs and a pool.  One block from Main St in town.  Round trip porterage included at lodging complex.

Check out the condos on the following website:

http://www.skibreckenridgecolorado.net/2bedroom/details_30168.html

 

Current Payment Due:         $750.00 due today and balance due in December

Contact Beverly Chisdock for information or to make a reservation. Phone 457-0292

(leave message) or email at bmchis@aol.com.  Please put Breckenridge or 2008 EPSC Winter Carnival in the subject box, and/or send a check made out to the Scranton Ski Club to: 213 Lehigh St.  Avoca, PA  18641-1011.

Very Important:  If you are interested in trip insurance please contact me ASAP,

Especially if you have a pre-existing condition.

 

 

2007-2008 Club Officers

President:                          Don Herr                             570-842-9629

Vice President:                 Joan Condel                     570-698-6445

Treasurer:                         Dave Salerno                    570-342-3063     

Recording Secretary:     Marilyn Hiller                     570-937-4946

Membership:                     Jan Herr                              570-842-9629

NewsletterPublisher       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:

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?

Home:  Yes____  No____        Work:   Yes____  No_____

 

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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