Scranton Ski Club Newsletter

June 2009

 

Calendar of Events:

 

Saturday, May 30                                Installation Dinner

Sunday, July 12                                    Picnic & Pig Roast

Saturday, Aug 29                                 New York State Fair

Sunday, Aug 30                                    Road Rally

Friday, Sep 14-16                                 Canada Houseboat Trip

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

 

*** Summer Meetings –  1st Thursday of the month ***

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

at 8:00 PM (Jun 4th)  July and August Meetings at the Waldorf Social Club, 13 Waldorf Lane, Scranton at 8:00 PM(Jul 2nd, Aug 6th ). 

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51st INSTALLATION DINNER:

 

I thought this year we would take a gamble with the installation dinner. It is going to be held at the Mohegan Sun Casino. The date of the party is Saturday, May 30, 2009. The festivities will begin at 6:30 with a half hour cocktail hour, with dinner service beginning at 7:00. After dinner we will have the installation of officers. Once we dispense with the formalities there will be dancing for those who are interested, pleasant conversations with good friends and of course, for others the slots will be calling. There is also a live band playing in “Breakers“. There are plenty of things for non-gamblers to see and do. So I hope you’ll take the chance and come to the Installation Dinner. I hope to see you there. If your interested call Shari Miller 570-760-3872.   LAST DAY FOR RESERVATIONS: FRIDAY, 05/22/2009.

See the specifics below:

Served with Fresh Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee ,

Iced Tea and Soda

 

# 1-$20.00

Chicken Picatta with Lemon Caper Sauce

 

# 2-$25.00

Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Garlic Basil Cream Sauce

 

# 3-$29.00

Salmon Marinated in a Light Soy Sauce, Grilled and

Served with a Ginger Beurre Blanc Sauce

 

# 4- $34.00

Prime Rib of Beef

10 ounce Cut of Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef

Served with Au Jus and Horseradish

 

LOCATION:      Mohegan Sun Casino TIME:               6:30-??? DRINKS:          Cash Bar

OLD FASHION SUMMER PICNIC & PIG ROAST

When: Sunday, July 12, 11AM 'til dusk

PIG ARRIVAL FOR CONSUMPTION AT @ 2PM

Where: Pennbrook Picnic Grove, Overbrook Road, Factoryville

Provided: A FULLY-DECORATED, FULLY-COOKED, EDIBLE PIG

Locally-renowned Pigmeister and Caterer, Member Herbie Yerabek will be at the helm of the delivery & decoration of the MAIN ATTRACTION!!

Also, Hot Dogs and Burgers for the non-pig connoisseurs!

Bring: A Dish to Share and Your Beverages

Activities: Baseball, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Surprise Games, & a few non-physical games (like Jenga, etc) & any games you bring or think up

Here's the Deal on the Grove: We have use of "The Big Shed" which has refrigerator, stove, running water and PRIVATE RESTROOMS!!

Cost: Members - FREE plus price of parking

Non-Members - $5 plus price of parking

Parking Fees: One-person-in-a-car = $3

Two-persons-in-a-car = $4

Each-additional-person-after-2-persons = $0.50

We suggest you either stuff your car with people or just pay what you’re charged!

Hiding in the Trunk is still a Sanctioned Scranton Ski Club Activity!

Reservations: by July 7th (7/7)

Call Peggy Czarnecki at 341-2249 and tell her what you plan to bring

so we don't have a ton of potato salad and nothing else.

Non-cooks have no fear - many items are needed such as rolls, paper products, etc. So, call Peggy, our VP in Charge of Reservations!

 

Save the date for NEW YORK STATE FAIR---AUG 29, 2009

 

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

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.

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

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

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

 

 

 

EPSC 2010 WINTER CARNIVAL

Heavenly January 23-30,2010

 

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 an option of either 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.  Single rooms choice of a King or two doubles. There are also specialty suites available, complete with hot tubs and fireplaces – these are an extra charge. Request only- not included in pricing below.

 

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 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.

                          Welcome wine/cheese reception.

Cost:   (This cost is approx., but it’s very close to what the actually cost should be.)

                2 Bedroom/2 Bath with four sharing  …………………$1475.00

                2 Bedroom/2 Bath with five sharing ………………….$1380.00

                1 bedroom/1 Bath with two sharing…………………….$1585.00

             Hotel Room with two sharing…………………………….$1520.00

                 Hotel Room with single occupancy…………………… $2105.00

 

Included in cost:  Round trip transfers Scranton/Newark

                          Round trip transfers Reno/Heavenly

                                   Seven days/seven nights lodging

                                   Lift Tickets (3 of 6 days Heavenly)**

                                   Welcome registration on arrival evening with lite snacks

                                   Orientation Breakfast on First Morning

                                    Apres-Ski Party and/or Drink Specials at Local Pubs

                                    Carnival Race – Private Dual Gaint Slalom

                                    Free Race Gate Practice Runs – Day Before Race

                                    On Mountain Lunch

                                    Dinner Banquet with special theme

                                    Souvenir pin

                                    All taxes & Gratuities

                                    Discounts on Ski/Snowboard Rentals and Ski Storage

**Lift ticket package:

1-       Each additional day at Heavenly add $39.00

2-       Monday – Kirkwood Ski Day including Charter Bus:  Adults – add $50.00 Seniors over age 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.

                                    

If interested please contact:  Beverly Chisdock (570)457-0292 or email: bmchis@aol.com or

Send $200.00 deposit to:  Beverly Chisdock 213 Lehigh St., Avoca, PA 18641

Make checks out to: Scranton Ski Club

 

 

2008-2009 Club Officers

President:                          Don Herr                             570-842-9629

Vice President:                 Joan Condel                      570-698-6445

Treasurer:                         Lynn Johnson                  570-842-6061     

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

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?

Home:  Yes____  No____        Work:   Yes____  No_____

 

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