January February 2016 Newsletter

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Tips ‘N’ Tales The voice of the WEST JERSEY SKI CLUB Volume 50 Number 3 January / February 2016 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings fellow skiers and welcome to 2016! I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season with lots of good cheer. We could all use more of the good cheer stuff as we ponder the next several weeks and what they will bring. Santa may have brought lots of good things but he didn’t pull any cold or snow behind his sleigh$.yet. That will not stop my enthusiasm, please read on! We are rapidly approaching the first of our three day trips, mid week day trips to Camelback and Mountain Creek followed by a Saturday trip to Plattekill. These trips will provide an introduction for new members to the fun of a bus trip away from the daily routine. At this point we have many new members who have joined with us to get out and ski. Several have signed up for the trips but we still need more participants. While the snow hasn’t started to fall, please take a look at these trips and try to support them. Their success significantly affects the future of the club and the trips we are able to offer in the future. If you know of anyone who is not a member and might be interested in trying a single day trip with the club, encourage them to join for a $5.00 one day fee and then the cost of the trip. We will still be accepting sign-ups for Camelback and all other day trips at the January meeting. As to the rest of my enthusiasm, it springs from joining with my family and preparations for the upcoming season. Our three daughters and their husbands are all looking forward to getting out on the slopes as soon as conditions permit. The past couple of years we have also been joined by our three grandchildren from Reading, Karin’s kids and this year all of us will be joined by Kristin’s sons to make a total of 13 in the family entourage. Regardless of how easy it is to get down in the dumps with our immediate weather conditions, I can still get excited being around the kids as their excitement can be contagious. I will try to pass that along to everyone else and make the best of the season as we get underway. According to the early reports, the mountain operators are doing their best to get snow on the slopes; our jobs will be to get out there and support their efforts by making the best of what they have to offer. Have a great season! Rick SAVE THE DATE WJSC SPRING SOCIAL SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 Details to follow in February Check the website and your email for further information. TRIP CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Hope you are ready for a new year of skiing! Come out to our next ski meeting, January 5th for the latest update on all our trips. There are still openings on our day trips. We would love to have you join us. Those of you going on the Crested Butte trip will also need to be at this meeting and see Linda for last minute details. The west is getting pounded with snow! I know you will have a great ski trip. I look forward to seeing you and hearing about your ski adventure! Happy Trails! Margo January Meeting—Tuesday, Jan 5 Come out and welcome the New Year with your skiing buddies! There is a rumor that there may be door prizes! Also, Linda will have documents for those of you going to Crested Butte. And the trip leaders for the Camelback, Mountain Creek, Stowe and Plattekill trips will be there for your sign-up! Please come out and support your club! Extreme Ski [a.k.a. Jersey Pools and Spas] Located at 683 Stokes Rd. in Medford, NJ, offers members of West Jersey Ski Club up to 25% off on apparel and accessories. They will also work with you on the purchase of new skis and boots. You must show your WJSC membership card to receive this discount. WEST JERSEY SKI CLUB 2015-2016 TRIP SCHEDULE LOCATION DATE DEPOSIT COST TRIP LEADER PHONE # E-MAIL Camelback (PA) Jan. 14 (Thurs) $50 $92 Kristin Bozarth 609-313-5354 [email protected] Crested Butte Jan. 23-30, 2016 (Sat.—Sat.) $500 $1608 Linda Dickerson 609-747-9547 [email protected] Mountain Creek (NJ) Feb. 9 (Tues) $50 $84 Eleanor Dunker 609-267-8704 [email protected] Plattekill, NY Feb. 20 (Sat) $50 $110 Rick Guenther 609-261-1434 [email protected] Stowe, VT Mar. 6-10, 2016 (Sun.—Thurs.) $150 $786 Oren Carrol 609-320-0366 [email protected] Additional Day Trips We will again schedule a couple of “no frills”, drive yourself or carpool trips to nearby mountains such as Blue Mountain. Plans will be emailed to members and announced at the General Membership meeting before the event. Due to contracts at the ski resorts and the bus company, it is important that members sign up as soon as possible for all trips, so that the club can avoid the loss of deposits. See listings below for further information. Prices are based upon group rates (double occupancy, if applicable) If the trip does not have the minimum number of participants, the group rate may not be available. THE FINE PRINT: Bus Day Trips Include: Snacks; Bus with Lavatory; Lift Tickets. Overnight Bus Trips Include: Snacks; Bus with lavatory; Lift tickets; Lodging with M.A.P. meal plan. Airline Trips Include: Airline ticket/transfers; Lodging; Lift tickets. Bus driver tip is included. Lessons, rentals and airline baggage fees extra. All trips subject to availability and require conformance to the Code of Conduct. All information presented is subject to change. CAMELBACK, PA JAN. 14 (THURSDAY) $92 Includes a continental breakfast with beverages, transportation (including tip), lift ticket, and snacks and sandwiches on the return trip with an assortment of regular and adult beverages. Hello Everyone, Camelback (finally) posted the rates for this season. We had used last years rates when pricing this trip but they have gone up by three dollars. So sorry, Thank you, Kristin The first day trip of the season, no pressure right? We never know what the winter has in store for us, we specifically chose Camelback with the confidence we will have a great time no matter what the weather is like in Burlington County. Why? Camelback has 100% snowmaking with 34 trails & 10 lifts offering a wide variety of challenges for those that want them and great space to learn for those just getting into this great sport! This means we should be able to ski and have a great time no matter what we might think ahead of time! For my generation, it’ll be a day out of the office and if you’ve forgotten what that feels like, we’ll try to help you remember. For those going to Crested Butte, it will also provide an opportunity to retune your skills and get ready for that trip. I am looking forward to a great trip and a good time to be had by all. Please be sure to see me at the next meeting to reserve your spot with just a $50 deposit! Trip Leader: Kristin Bozarth Cell: 609-313-5364 [email protected] 50th Anniversary Celebration! Start going through your old photos and scrapbooks— we will be sharing our remembrances of WJSC activities at several meetings and in the newsletter this year! Mountain Creek, NJ Feb. 9 (Tuesday) $84 Includes bus transport, lift ticket, breakfast treats, coffee and a sandwich dinner. Soda, wine and beer provided on the return trip. Miss the crowds, relax and leave the driving to us. Bus leaves the Walmart, Burlington parking lot at 6:15am and we leave Mountain Creek at 4:30pm. Travel time is approximately 2 1/2 hours. You can buy lunch at the resort or pack your own. If you need ski or snowboard lessons, group rates are available through our club if prepaid at least 9 days ahead of the trip. Rentals are available on site or you can rent your ski or snowboard equipment before the trip through local ski shops. Children must be seven or older for group lessons. NOTE: NJ Law requires all ski or snowboard partici- pants 17 or younger to wear a helmet. Helmets are available for rent. Please join us for a great day of skiing with friends. 100% snowmaking; 167 acres of skiing; 44 trails; 10 lifts (1 8-pack, 4 four load, 1 three load, 1 two person, 1 gondola, 2 rope) 18% beginner, 61 % intermediate, 18% advanced, 2 % expert Trip Leader: Eleanor Dunker 609 267 8704 [email protected] Oren & Marvel model the latest in skiwear—anyone care to guess the year? Crested Butte is expecting 3 feet of snow during the week of CRESTED BUTTE, CO December 21-28! They already have 59 inches of snow, so JAN. 23-30 there should be great skiing when we get there in January. AT.—SAT.) (S There are 24 of us going to Crested Butte, and I am looking $1608 forward to a great ski week with everyone. Please attend the January 5th Ski Club Meeting if possible. I will be handing out the JP Tours Round Trip Air Fare from Philadelphia/Denver/Gunnison, luggage tags. If I have other information about the flights, luggage weights, check-in procedures, Round Trip Bus transportation etc., I will have a flyer with that information to hand out at the meeting. Otherwise, I will e-mail from Gunnison to Grand Lodge, that information to everyone. If you can’t attend the meeting, let me know, and I will mail you the including bus driver tips, 7 nights lodging at the Grand Lodge, luggage tags and other information. Emmons Suites w/ 2 kings and The Grand Lodge is located a few minutes walk to the slopes, and there is ski storage on the kitchenette, Daily full buffet breakslopes. Each of the Emmon’s Suites has a king bed and a king pull-down Murphy bed. All rooms fast, Welcome Wine and Cheese include complimentary wireless internet access, cable TV, ceiling fan, hair dryer and complimen- Party, 5 of 7 day ski pass (Add tary bottles of water. The kitchenette includes a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, one-burner $49 for 6th day of skiing) stove, and coffee/tea maker. The Grand Lodge has an indoor, outdoor heated pool with an outdoor spa tub. The hotel includes fitness facilities and spa services. Free area shuttle and shuttle to the slopes. A full breakfast is included in the Wood Stove Grill and Lounge. WJSC pole flags will be available at the January meeting. If you can’t make the meeting but would like a flag, let me know, and I will get them for you and give them to you at Crested Butte. These are a great way to find other members of the ski club on the slopes. Contact Linda Dickerson at home: 609-747-9547, cell: 609-234-1300, or [email protected] for more information. This trip will provide the opportunity for families to celebrate the end PLATTEKILL, NY of a first season of family skiing; or simply to spend quality time with FEB. 20 children and grandchildren on a day's bus trip to a mountain that (SATURDAY) (by many reliable accounts) is not overcrowded on weekends and $110* has a very laid back environment for families to enjoy. It offers a Includes: the bus ride, lift ticket, nice mix of terrain for skiing families, an inexpensively priced option continental breakfast on the way for people of any age to give skiing a first try or a three hour tubing up, light dinner on the way home option for the committed non-skier. For non-skiing family members that want to simply see the (you shouldn’t be hungry afterward)! surroundings that skiers enjoy, they can ride along on the bus, and get a good view of our environment surrounded by the beautiful Catskill Mountains and watch family members have great time. At the end of the day, we can all enjoy a toast or two to a good day, dress the littlest ones in PJ's, get on the bus for the ride home, contemplating a great day of skiing that all will have enjoyed while interacting in a way that doesn't come along often. Yes, it's almost 4 hours on a bus, each way. It's not cheap—skiing isn't and we don't do it to save money plus it’s a Saturday, things always cost more on the weekend! Kids can get cranky! But, they will have memories that will last a lifetime. *As you investigate this trip at our meetings, you will see that the pricing is a bit complex because of all of the options. I will ask that you complete a sign-up sheet so that I can give you an accurate price for the people in your group, given all of the options. I look forward to providing a great trip for all. Hope you can join us. Trip Leader:Rick Guenther; 609-261-1434; email: [email protected] Hello from your trip leader to Stowe and Happy New Year! Things have changed for our trip. Due to limited trip participation, we have changed the trip and we will drive up to the mountain. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the mountain. STOWE, VT MARCH 6—10 (SUN.—THURS.) $786* *see the trip leader for senior and other trip pricing. includes: Join us as we drive up to the mountain to enjoy Stowe. Trip includes: 3-Day Lift Ticket; 4 Nights Lodging at the Stoweflake Resort and Conference Center; Tax and Gratuity; Breakfast. Stowe’s newest facilities and improvements include a brand new High-Speed Quad on Mt. Mansfield, RFID technology tickets and gates, an inter-mountain transfer gondola connecting Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, new high-speed lifts on Spruce, new base facilities, restaurants and more. Stowe Stats: Mount Mansfield Summit Elevation – 4,395′ Highest Skiing Elevation – 3,625′ Vertical Drop – 2,360′ Average Annual Snowfall – 314″ Total Number of Trails – 116 Skiable Acres – 485 Total Miles – 40 Percentages – Beginner 16%, Intermediate 55%, Expert 29% Snowmaking Coverage – 83% Total Lifts – 13 / More mile-long lifts than any other resort in the East 1 Inter-Mountain Transfer Gondola, 1 high-speed summit Gondola, 4 Quads, 2 Triples, 2 doubles, 3 surface lifts Total hourly lift capacity -15,516 passengers We will be staying at The Stoweflake Resort, located on the Mountain Rd. A free shuttle will take you to the mountain. In the evening, you can take the shuttle into the village. Our luxury rooms will include free Wi-Fi, refrigerator with wet bar, gas fireplace, a coffeemaker, and access to the indoor and outdoor pool and the outdoor Jacuzzi. Trip Leader: Oren Carrol 609-320-0366 email: [email protected] IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION Trips May Include: Day Trips: Snacks en-route; Bus with lavatory; Lift tickets. Weekend Bus Trips: Snacks; Bus with lavatory; Lift tickets; Lodging w. MAP meal plan. Airline Trips: Airline ticket/transfers; Lodging; Lift tickets. Other Information: Prices quoted are per person, double occupancy. Bus driver tip is included. Lessons and rentals extra. Triple/ Quad and family prices are available on some trips (please check with the trip leader). All trips subject to availability and require membership in the West Jersey Ski Club and conformance to the Code of Conduct. All information subject to change. All prices are approximate and subject to change due to fluctuating fuel surcharges. All trips open for sign-up immediately. Please contact trip leader for each trip. 2015-2016 Calendar Janu ary 2016 S M T W F ebrua ry 2 016 T F S 1 2 S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 S 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 17 11 18 12 19 13 20 14 21 15 22 16 23 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 25 26 27 28 29 30 22 29 23 24 21 28 S M F S 1 2 31 Ma rch 2016 S M April 2016 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 T W T 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 27 21 28 22 29 23 30 24 31 25 26 17 24 18 25 19 26 20 27 21 28 22 29 23 30 Ma y 20 16 EPSC DISCOUNT TICKETS If you are planning to ski on your own in the Poconos or New England, check out the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council Voucher program. The saving is significant—for example, Blue Mountain Day Pass is $53 at their website, $45 through EPSC. You can order the vouchers online— just register at their website. If you have vouchers left at the end of the season, you can return them to EPSC. [There is a small restocking charge]. You can save at Killington, Bromley, Bear Creek, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Mt. Snow, Okemo, Elk, and others. You must be a member of EPSC to use these vouchers. Please Check Your Membership Card Please check the back of your current membership card. If you do not have the EPSC sticker on it, please bring it to the next meeting and see Kathy. This sticker is important—it can get you discounts on lift tickets and EPSC events. S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OVERNIGHT TRIP CLUB MEETING S Spring Social Wine Tasting West Jersey Ski Club is 50! In 1966 a small group of people joined together as the Triangle Ski Club, naming it after the telephone exchange of the times. A short time later the club changed its name to the Willingboro Ski Club. The Willingboro Ski Club was incorporated on September 23, 1976. The club changed its name in 1989 to the West Jersey Ski Club. We are planning an extra special Spring Social and other special events so please check the website frequently and come out and celebrate our Golden Anniversary. To Burlin gton Rt. 541 1338 Monmouth Road, Eastampton, N J 08060 O’Connor’s American Bar & Grille W oodlane Road To Mt. Holly Sm ithv ille Rd. Rt. 206 Monm outh Rd. (Rt. 537) Welcome New Members BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers and Committees President Rick Guenther ....................................... 609-261-1434 Vice-President Pat Horan ........................................... 609-268-9726 Secretary Sandy Verner ........................................ 609-894-2976 Treasurer Milt McFalls........................................... 856-235-8466 New sletter Sabra Jernigan...................................... 609-386-7065 Membership Kathy Sutphin........................................ 609-499-7473 Trip Chairperson Margo Mattis ......................................... 609-499-0181 Racing Chairperson Gayle Butler (acting) .............................. 856-783-8181 EPSC Representative Rick Guenther ....................................... 609-261-1434 Program Chairperson Oren Carrol ........................................... 609-726-0282 Hi sto rian/W ebmaster Gayle Butler .......................................... 856-783-8181 Nomination s Marvel Carrol ....................................... 609-726-0282 Aw ards/Publicity Linda Dickerson .................................... 609-747-9547 Club Amba ssadors Marvel Carrol ........................................ 609-726-0282 Gail Lingo ............................................. 856-273-6594 BOARD MEETINGS The Board of Directors of the W est Jersey Ski Club meets monthly on dates announced by the President. It is important that members participate in the various programs and committees of the Club. Mem bers are encouraged to attend and participat e in the Board meetings. If a member is interested in a specific committee or program, please see the individual chairperson or the Club P resident. All information is subject to change! Thanks! West Jersey is on Facebook! Are you a member of Facebook? Please “like” West Jersey Ski Club on Facebook and join our group. Also, use your event feature on your page to list meetings and trips to help publicize the club—Thanks Not a member? Oren will be glad to help you sign up and find our page. NEWSLETTER “Tips 'n Tales” is the periodic publication of the West Jersey Ski Club. It is available electronically at www.westjerseyskiclub.org To have a complimentary copy sent to someone, please contact Sabra Jernigan at: (609) 386-7065 or [email protected] Dorothy Blindenbacher Kristin & Shaun Bozarth and sons Kathryn & Mark Brown Fran Craig Ashlee Davidson Rebecca Dawson Cheryl, Tom and Elizabeth Errico Gerald and Janice Kennedy Meredith and Elias Menendez and family Natasha Neuberger and family And welcome back to all our faithful “old” members! REMINDER Help the Christian Caring Center Please bring CLEAN, MENDED winter coats, hats, gloves, & mittens, any size, to the January meeting. Ski wear is especially appreciated; some of their clients live outdoors. (They can also use sweat suits/shirts and sweaters (washable), blankets, sleeping bags, etc.) Please—no summer clothing as their storage space is very limited. They can also use suitcases on wheels and towels & wash cloths. They will also accept sample size toiletries. The Browns Mills location provides showers. The Christian Caring Center was recently featured in a “Do-Gooders” profile in the Burlington County Times. A BLAST FROM THE PAST