Scranton Ski Club Newsletter

June 2008

 

Calendar of Events:

 

Friday, Jun 6                                         WVSC Tailgate Party

Saturday, Jun 7                                     Installation Dinner at Villa Maria’s

Saturday, Jul 12                         Annual Ski Stock

Sunday, Aug 10                                     Captain and Crew

Sunday, Aug 17                                     Annual Ray Balzerczak Memorial Road Rally

         

*** Meetings –  1st Thursday of the month for summer***

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

at 8:00 PM (May 1st & 15th, Jun 5th, Jul 3rd,Aug 7th).  The meeting will be held in the back room.

 

NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!!

NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!!

 

Come celebrate the Fourth on July at the next ski club meeting.  Meeting date is 07/03/2008 at Whistles.

 

Open Bar from 8:00-10:00

Snacks

Hope to see you there.

 

 

 

 

HELP!!!! - A search is on for  the Road Rally Trophy!  Anyone with any information,  please call Bill Hiller at 937-4946 or Shari Miller at 760-3872.  Thanks!!

 

 

 

From the Presidents Corner:

Dear Members:  This past month you received the current 2007-08 membership list for your reference as required by our by-laws.  With it you have the information to contact other members of the club for your social needs. 

 

Please use this list in a discretionary manner and protect it.  This list is not to be given or sold to any other organization or company per our by-laws.

 

If you have any questions, changes or additions to the list, etc. feel free to contact Jan chambers. Membership Chairman at 570-842-9629.

 

Hope to see you at the next meeting!

Sincerely,

Don Herr

Scranton Ski Club President

 

 

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The Memorial Day Party at Don and Jan Herr’s place was well attended and enjoyed by all!  It was sunny, warm, fun day with good friends, food, socializing, some fireworks and a roaring bonfire.  Thank you to all who participated.  We’re looking forward to the upcoming parties at Paul and Elaine Yarros on June 22nd, Jim Smith’s Ski Stock on July 12th and the Road Rally at Bill and Marilyn Hiller’s on August 17th.

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Hey Members!!!

Ever wish that someone would run a trip to a special location or event?  The best way to guarantee that is to be the trip organizer.  It’s not difficult and anyone can do it.  All you need to do is bring your idea up to the officers and we can get you started.  If you are new to organizing a trip and need support getting started, we have lots of experienced people willing to lend a hand.  And while the good feeling that you get for helping organize an event is satisfying and rewarding enough, you may also qualify for special “PERKS” such as a free trip for being the organizer.  If you’d like to know more about this, just ask one of the officers, or experienced organizers such as Bill Hiller, Bev Chisdock or Lorna Lucarino, just to name a few.

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 WANTED:  If anyone has photos of any ski club events, trips or members please contact Shari Miller, Club Curator.  If you have them or know of someone I can contact please call me Shari Miller at 570-760-3872 or 570-822-4707.

 

The 2010 EPSC Winter Carnival will be held at Heavenly, CA

 

ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER DANCE

Plan now for a fun night out.   Saturday June 7th, at The Villa Maria II, 1610 Washburn ST., West Scranton, 18504. Only $20 per person...Includes  free open bar for Happy Hour, with beer, wine, and soda ( cash bar for mixed drinks), from 6 PM to 7 PM ...Complete Italian Dinner Buffet from 7PM to 8 PM....Installation and brief program, from 8 to 8:30 PM.... PLUS music for entertainment and dancing by Jack Martin of " Dance Craze DJ Services" ,with a cash bar,  from 8:30 to 11:30 PM.  Make your reservations soon by paying at the next Ski Club meeting, or by calling Nick Barosi at 347-5244 and  mailing your check ( made out to the Sctanton Ski Club) to Nick at 341 N. Sumner Ave., Scranton,Pa  18504. OR  by calling Jean Stange 563-1731 and mailing your  Ski Club check to her at 101 Sunset Dr., Dalton, PA 18414. RESERVATIONS DEADLINE, SATURDAY MAY 31st.  (We need them one week before the event!!)

 

 

12th Annual Ski Stock -- Saturday  July 12, 2008

Summer party at Smith’s Grove (rain or shine).  Start time 12:00 noon.  There is a pavilion, horseshoe pits, ping-pong table, volleyball, darts, two ponds, gas grills, fireplace and lots more.  Double Cross will be playing.   Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, pretzels, soda and water will be available from noon on.  There will be no caterer, so bring your favorite dish to share.  Grill will be available for those who wish to bring their own food.  THIS IS ONE PARTY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS.  Cost to members is $10, non-members $15.  Bring your friends – the more the merrier!  Camping over is available for anyone interested- no fee.  Better to be safe than sorry. BYOB, beer will not be provided.

 For reservations call Jim Smith (days @ 570-346-2061 or evenings @ 842-4848).  Mail your check payable to The Scranton Ski Club to James J. Smith, Rt 7 Box 7507, Moscow PA 18444.  See you there.

GET YOUR MOTORS RUNNIN' - HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY!

The Annual Ray Balzerczak Memorial Road Rally will be SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th at the Hillers at Lake Quinn in South Canaan, Wayne County. Meet new people - explore new territory - enjoy the lake & SOCIALIZE! Bring your BEVERAGE and a DISH to share. A MEMORIAL DONATION in Ray's name will be taken for the MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY. The Rally starts at NOON at the Public Parking Lot at the Mt. Cobb Exit of Rt. 84. Let Bill or Marilyn know if you plan to attend by the August 7th Ski Club Meeting at 937-4946. Non-Rally "participants" are very welcome!

 

SCRANTON SKI CLUB CAPT N CREW:

 

DATE:           Sunday, August 10, 2008

TIME:            First Tee Off 10:30

LOCATION:   Pine Hills Golf Course, Scranton

COST:          $65.00

 

Back by popular demand is our annual Capt N Crew golf tournament. The cost includes a light lunch at the turn, Hot dog, chips soda or beer.  There will be dinner after the tournament.  Meal includes Roasted Chicken, Roast Beef Au Jus, Penne Pasta w/marinara sauce, oven roasted potatoes, green beens, tossed salad, dinner rolls, dessert, soft drinks, coffee and tea.  And of course we will have draft beer 1/2 hour before dinner begins, during dinner and ends 1/2 hour after dinner (After all it is a Ski Club event).  There will be prizes and raffles.  Remember this is a friendly game.....lol 

If you are interested please contact me, Shari Miller (570) 760-3872.   If you don't have a team contact me I have plenty of people looking for crews. 

Fall Wine Trip:

 Still in planning stages, all I do know this far is that if you were on the last on and had a good time.  This one will be equally fun.  So keep Saturday, October 4, 2008 open details in the next newsletter.

 

Speaking of Wine, there is a Wine Festival at Split Rock Lodge, Lake Harmony

 DATE:     Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2008

TIME:      12:00 PM-6:00 PM

COST:     $20.00

 

It features 30 local Pennsylvania Wineries.  I have never been there but friends tell me it is a really nice event.  So if you are interested please check it out on Split Rock Lodge's website under festivals.

 

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO

 

DATE OF TRIPMarch 7 to 14, 2009  - SKI CLUB WEEK!

ACCODOMATIONS:  Sun Valley Inn

INCLUDED IN COST

    *Roundtrip air based on confirmed flights and approximated airfare from Newark to Boise.  

    *Transfers to and from Boise/Sun Valley. 

    *Seven nights stay at the Sun Valley Inn.  

    *Lift ticket - 5 out of 6 days ski pass valid at Baldy and Dollar Mountain. (SEE DETAILS ON THE  LIFT TICKET EXCHANGE PROGRAM AT THE END OF THIS NOTICE!) 

    *OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY SUGGESTED: Trip cancellation/interruption insurance – can be  

      obtained at an additional cost.

  $ 1,430.00 Single standard room with queen bed – Double occupancy 

    $ 1,965.00 Single standard room with queen bed – Single occupancy

       -- Link to standard room:  http://www.sunvalley.com/SVLodging/info/svi.standard.aspx

   $ 1,600.00 Deluxe room with queen size beds – Double occupancy 

   $ 1,600.00 Deluxe room with king size bed – Double occupancy      

         --Link to deluxe rooms: http://www.sunvalley.com/SVLodging/info/svi.deluxe.aspx

*Choices will be based on first come first served.  Whoever gets their deposit in first will be   the first to secure  their choice.

VERY IMPORTANT!

This is first come first serve! Please get your $200.00 deposit in ASAP.  I have to send deposits in to save the blocks of airfare and hotel blocks I have.  There's five other clubs just from this area that already booked, so they will not hold on to these blocks if I don't get the money to them. This is a very popular destination spot the 2008-2009 season for some reason.  Let's not get left in the dust.  Let's get out there and find out why!

 

If you are interested e-mail me: bmchis@aol.com.  This trip seems to be a very popular one, so don't wait till last minute.  Contact:  Beverly Chisdock  457-0292 for application.

 

 

 

 

 

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:

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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