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www.indyskiclub.org July August 2014 NEWS FOR SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS Volume 54, No.

1 July August 2014 NEWS FOR SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS Volume 54, No. 4 picnic August Club Picnic Indianapolis Sailing Club Fall Brooks School Rd 4 to 7 pm Our annual Club picnic & August meeting will be a pitch in (bring a dish to share + your own adult beverages). FREE to all with current club membership. Guests welcome for a fee-$5 per person. You may also sign up on this day for our Club trips next year. Bring your checkbook to be assured of a spot on our popular trips and to pay dues! 4-5 pm Social Hour 5:00-5:30 pm Trip Signup 5:30 pm Dinner 6:15 Door Prizes and closing Club provides sodas, water, BBQ and Baked Beans from Dick's Bodacious BarBQ. You bring Dessert (people with last name starting with A-E), Side Dish (people with last name starting with F-K), or Appetizer (people with last name starting with L-Z). Also BYOB. NO bar service. Lisa Sindelar, President Danasin2@yahoo.com WEAR YOUR INDY SKI CLUB LOGOWEAR! YOUR DUES ARE DUE!!! APPLICATION FORM INSIDE.

2 IN THIS ISSUE. A peek at next year s ski trips More social activities Annual picnic and trips signup Renew your membership Penrod is coming, volunteers needed Birthdays Take a look at our advertisers Indianapolis Ski Club Trip Schedule Banff AB $ spaces Jan. 24 thru Jan 31 (Sat-Sat) (Delta to Calgary) -7 nights at Banff Ptarmigan Inn (2/rm) in downtown Banff, ground transfer, daily hot buffet breakfast, pizza party,5 day interchangeable lift for Lake Louise, Sunshine & Norquay -Passport required for this trip -Final payment due: Oct. 17 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $791 Contact: Joan Naffziger Cell jenaff@comcast.net Steamboat CO $ spaces Feb. 7 thru Feb. 14 (Sat-Sat) (United to Hayden) -7 nights at Canyon Creek Condos by Wyndham (2BR/2BA/4 per condo and 3BR/3BA/6 per condo), ground transfer, pizza party -5 day lift ticket -Final payment due Nov. 15 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $987 Contact: Jackie Sundboom jackiesundboom@aol.com Winter Park CO $ spaces Feb 14 thru 21 (Sat-Sat) (United to Denver) -7 nights at Zephyr Mountain Lodge (2BR/2BA/4 per condo), ski-in/ski-out, ground transfer, pizza party, wine & cheese party -5 day lift ticket -Final payment due: Oct. 10 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $945 Contact: Linda O Brien Cell lobrien1226@hotmail.com Beaver Creek CO $ spaces Feb 28 thru Mar 7 (Sat-Sat) (United to Dener) -7 nights at Ridgepoint Condos (2BR/2BA/4 per condo and 3BR/3BA/6 per condo), - ground transfer, welcome reception, pizza party - 5 of 8 day interchangeable lift for Beaver Creek, Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone & Arapahoe Basin - Final payment due: Oct. 25 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $1070 Contact: Priscilla Johnson Cell johnsonteam@comcast.net Cortina, Italy $ spaces Pre Trip in conjunction with Madonna di Campiglio - Suggested for skiers only Feb 28 thru Mar 8 (Sat-Sun) - Delta Airlines to Venice, - Bus transfer to hotel w/ breakfast & dinner daily - 7 nights at Concordia Parc Hotel (2/rm) - Bus transfer to Madonna di Campiglio -Final payment due: Oct. 27 Contact: Randy Ridgway H rridgway@accs.net Madonna di Campiglio, Italy $2597** 22 spaces Mar 7 thru Mar. 15 (Sat-Sun) (Delta to Milan) - 6 nights at Hotel Relais des Alpes (2/rm) - Final (7 th ) night in Hotel Galles w/ Breakfast - Welcome wine & cheese party - Daily breakfasts & 5 hotel - 1 night s dinner w/ wine at the Mountain Rifugio including round trip transfer by snowcat - Ground transfers **Includes fuel surcharge & departure taxes, subject to change until ticketed -Final payment due: Oct. 27 Deposit = $300 Contact: Randy Ridgway H rridgway@accs.net Big Sky MT $1527/$ spaces Mar 28 thru Apr 4 (Sat-Sat) (Delta to Bozeman on 3/28, returning from Billings 4/4) - 7 nights lodging as follows: 24 spaces at Big Horn Condos (3 BR/3BA/6 per condo) - $ spaces at Huntley Lodge (2/rm) with daily hot breakfast, ski in/ski out - - $ Ground transfer, welcome wine & cheese reception, pizza party, 5 day lift ticket, - Annual ISC Last run party - Final payment due: Dec. 20 Deposit = $150 - Ground pkg. $962-Big Horn; $1161-Huntley Contact: Jean Ballinger Cell jeanballinger77@gmail.com Latest info is always on the club website

3 You Spoke We Listened Thanks to everyone who took the time to tell us where you wanted to ski this coming season by completing the online survey. Banff was the #1 destination, followed closely by Big Sky and Beaver Creek. I was surprised that Big Sky ranked so high, since we just went there last January. But as a result of the survey, a trip has been scheduled to Big Sky again this season. **Red Alert ** Red Alert** Prices are going sky high. Even with group pricing we are seeing a steep increase in the quotes we are receiving. Although we strive to keep club trips priced below $1500, this year there may be several that are above that. We will continue to work with our tour operator and if possible find lower rates. But at this time start saving your pennies. High airfares and availability have made this year s trip planning very challenging. As we all know, consolidation in the airline industry has resulted in increased prices and fewer seats. The best values are in January, but the survey said you prefer to ski in February and March. Prices go up considerably, especially in March. However, we have scheduled what the membership requested. I hope you will support our trips! Our board has decided to sponsor six trips this season five western U.S. and one European. We have selected the 5 western locations based on the survey. These are Banff, Beaver Creek, Big Sky, Steamboat and Winter Park. The European trip is to Madonna di Campiglio; we just finalized it. Trips confirmed as of press time are: January 24-31: Banff Alberta Canada - $1315 February 7-14: Steamboat Colorado - $1507 February 14-21: Winter Park Colorado - $1330 February 28 March 7: Beaver Creek Colorado - $1525 March 7-15 European trip to Madonna di Campiglio Italy $2598 February 28 - March 8 pre-trip extension to Cortina Italy. $1193 March 28 April 4 Big Sky Montana - $1527/$1751 Telluride has been voted among the top destinations for the past several years. A lot of effort was put into trying to get a trip there this year, but it just didn t work out. Air was $700+ and lodging was also an issue. The trip would have been almost $1800. Therefore, the next destination with the most votes was Winter Park; and that s where we re going... for $400+ less than Telluride! With the hot summer weather, it is difficult to think about ski trips. However, it is important to give next ski season some thought right away. The picnic on August 16 at the Indianapolis Sailing Club is your first opportunity to sign up for trips. We are offering 188 spaces this year. Getting additional air seats at our current prices will be difficult, so you need to think about where you want to ski and sign up early to assure you go where you want to. A few trips sold out at the picnic last year, so if there s a trip on your bucket list, you will want to be sure to attend the picnic and get signed up. Have a great summer, but also THINK SNOW! Jean Ballinger, VP Trips

4 Penrod 2009 ISC GOES TO PENROD 9/6 The Penrod Art Fair on Saturday, September 6th is billed as Indiana s Nicest Day. The one-day art fair covers the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Museum and features juried arts and crafts, multiple music stages, ballet, and an excellent array of refreshments (including adult beverages for those who indulge!). Several local wineries and breweries bring their products. The Ski Club has applied for a booth at this year s Penrod Fair to showcase our contribution to the Indianapolis community. Our relationship to art? We go to gorgeous places, we take lots of pictures, and we engage in a visually thrilling sport. It will to take a lot of volunteers to make this work. We need volunteers to work at the booth in two-hour shifts to talk to passer-bys about the benefits of skiing and, of course, membership in the ISC. We also will need volunteers to help us set up and tear down our booth. Show your club spirit and help us promote skiing in Indiana at the Penrod Art Fair. To volunteer, Lisa Sindelar at danasin2@yahoo.com by August 1. If you can t volunteer but plan to attend, wear your Indy Ski Club apparel and please stop by to see your club friends at the booth. It will be a great gathering point for those who like to socialize. We ve asked for a spot near the refreshments, so it will be a great place to relax and talk. With the Indianapolis Ski Club there, it truly will be Indiana s Nicest Day! (Penrod info is at

SOCIALLY SPEAKING To volunteer to help or propose a social activity, please contact Lisa Sindelar at danasin2@yahoo.com See Ray Battey for discount Symphony tickets ($16.00).

5 SOCIALLY SPEAKING To volunteer to help or propose a social activity, please contact Lisa Sindelar at danasin2@yahoo.com See Ray Battey for discount Symphony tickets ($16.00). He will have them at Thursday Thirst's or can send them to you through the mail INDIANAPOLIS SKI CLUB ~~ SOCIAL/CLUB EVENTS & MEETINGS Point person July 7/4 Star Spangled Symphony on the Prairie Call Ray Battey /17 Thursday Thirst-Bella Vita, Fall Creek Rd, on Geist Reservoir 7/26 Beatles music Symphony on the Prairie Call Ray Battey August 8/16 Picnic and trips signup at Indianapolis Sailing Club on Geist Reservoir 8/21 Thursday Thirst Bagger Dave s 5221 Noggle Way I65 S and County Line Rd 8/22 Beach Boys music - Symphony on the Prairie Call Ray Battey September 9/6 Penrod Art Fair at the Art Museum voluntters call Lisa 9/18 Club Meeting and trips signups continued, Goerge s Neighborhood Grill, 75th & Binford 9/20 Golf Outing more details to follow TBA October 10/16 TBA Thursday Thirst at Oobatz Grill, 3716 E 82nd Street Winery tour and tasting, Mallow Run More information is at Send Facebook and Meet-Up info to Jackie at jackiesundboom@aol.com Ride the Monon Trail with the Ski Club on Saturday mornings Contact Ray Battey to be included in the Monon Riders Rsbattey@aol.com The Prez Speaks. Welcome to summer! You may not be thinking of snow and cold temps, but the Indy Ski Club is excited to roll out another great ski trip schedule for the year. Jean Ballinger has been working hard on firming up the trip schedule. Mark your calendar, as we want you to be at our annual summer picnic/trip sign-up meeting. It is Saturday August 16 th at the Indianapolis Sailing Club bring your appetite for BBQ and your checkbook for writing that deposit to secure your spot on one or many trips! And, grab a friend and bring them to the picnic the best way for the Indianapolis Ski Club to grow is for all of us current members to spread the word that we have fun as a group, traveling to beautiful mountain towns. See you at the picnic. Lisa

The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational June 6-8, 2014 Here s ski club member Elzbieta Wojciechowska sitting in a 1909 Alco (American Locomotive Company) race car that ran in the very first Indy

- Ray Battey WELCOME NEW MEMBERS No new members this month, but after September 1 YOU MAY NOT BE ON THE MEMBER ROSTER Renew now!

Our ski club group, the Monon Riders, is riding every other week or so with seven rides taken so far.

6 The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational June 6-8, 2014 Here s ski club member Elzbieta Wojciechowska sitting in a 1909 Alco (American Locomotive Company) race car that ran in the very first Indy 500 in It's known as the "Black Beast". We had about a dozen ski club members there enjoying the day. - Ray Battey WELCOME NEW MEMBERS No new members this month, but after September 1 YOU MAY NOT BE ON THE MEMBER ROSTER Renew now!! Biking Riding the Monon Rail trails are getting popular all over the country and Indiana is no exception. Our ski club group, the Monon Riders, is riding every other week or so with seven rides taken so far. A lot of members have come out and enjoyed the rides which are not strenuous and are designed for the average weekend rider. Trips have run about 15 to 20 miles and we plan to go a little farther as the summer and fall progress. We ride in the morning and often meet for lunch afterwards. We always ride on trails, not roads. While we have ridden a variety of trails, including the Monon, we plan on adding a few new ones as we progress. If you are interested, Ray Battey to be added to the contact list (rsbattey@aol.com ). Historically there has been another biking group coordinated by Suzie Carlson with rides being hosted from different homes or designated meeting spots. These rides may still be occasionally scheduled so if you aren't already on Suzie's list, please her to be included on these special rides. (suzsold@aol.com)

Colored Threads, our vendor, is located in The Stutz Building at 212 W. 10th Street, Suite F125. You may pick up your orders from Laurie Rice-Salemi to save shipping costs and time.

7 Update your wardrobe...be Ski Club Proud! Our online catalog ISC includes coats, vests, shirts, bags and much, much more. All available with our regular block logo or our script logo. The online ordering system makes it even easier and faster to get the things you need before your next great ski adventure, in the size, style, color, and logo of your choice. Colored Threads, our vendor, is located in The Stutz Building at 212 W. 10th Street, Suite F125. You may pick up your orders from Laurie Rice-Salemi to save shipping costs and time. Click to browse and shop! This Indy Ski Club Tee Shirt may be ordered at : Webster's Sporting Goods 62nd & Binford Blvd. Indianapolis $15 Short Sleeve $17 Long Sleeve Let s promote the club by wearing this shirt with the big "in your face" ski club logo Questions? John Oberlies joberlies@oberliesengrg.com LIKE us on Facebook Indy-Ski-Club/ Ski Club Photo Surfing In addition to looking at trip and other club photos on our website (via the Library function), we have our own online photo site that you can go to directly and more easily browse ALL our club albums. Give it a try! If there are photos you want to buy, the rates are some of the best online and you can order directly. Go to indyskiclub.fotki.com YOUR DUES ARE DUE NOW.. Update your profile and renew membership online... Did you know that you have access to your own Ski Club Member record? If your , address, phone, or Club interests change, please take advantage of keeping your information up to date so that you don't miss out on receiving a newsletter. Its always good to double check that we have everything correct on your record. Click on This function can be found under "Membership" on our club website. If have any problems with this send a message to indianapolisskiclub@gmail.com.

8 Member application form on other side You may also download an application from the ISC website

July-August BIRTHDAYS Theresa Kulczak 7/2 Jahaan Ansari /3 Ina Remus 7/3 Mike Karsas 7/4 Peggy Sexson 7/4 Steven Brown 7/6 Gretchen Harfst 7/6 Cindy Baker 7/7 Karl Gossweiler 7/9 Cindy Markley 7/12

Ridgway 7/21 Kevin Alcox 7/23 Susan Neves 7/23 Mike Rees 7/25 Krista Borghese 7/27 Loren Rasmussen 7/27 Sam Robertson 7/27 Jerry Baker 7/28 Deborah Bronnenberg 7/28 Charles Douglass 7/29 Teddy Schaal

9 July-August BIRTHDAYS Theresa Kulczak 7/2 Jahaan Ansari /3 Ina Remus 7/3 Mike Karsas 7/4 Peggy Sexson 7/4 Steven Brown 7/6 Gretchen Harfst 7/6 Cindy Baker 7/7 Karl Gossweiler 7/9 Cindy Markley 7/12 Charles Emery 7/14 Abigayle Humphrey 7/14 Roger Reeves 7/14 Ian Welch 7/14 George Helms 7/15 Debobie Reeves 7/15 Paul Segasser 7/16 David Anderson 7/19 Kay Harvey 7/20 Martha Heinrich 7/21 Eileen Ridgway 7/21 Kevin Alcox 7/23 Susan Neves 7/23 Mike Rees 7/25 Krista Borghese 7/27 Loren Rasmussen 7/27 Sam Robertson 7/27 Jerry Baker 7/28 Deborah Bronnenberg 7/28 Charles Douglass 7/29 Teddy Schaal 7/29 Corinne Kabat 7/31 Malcolm Smith 8/6 Bob Todd 8/6 Clinton Cavett 8/8 Christ Pratt 8/11 Jerry Neff 8/12 Rebecca Evans 8/14 Warren Schmid 8/14 Priscilla Johnson 8/15 John Schaal 8/15 Virginia Resides 8/16 Robert Whitaker 8/17 Joe Deppen 8/20 Mary Auzins 8/21 Jane Isaac 8/23 Macy Gluys 8/26 Tom Johnson 8/30 Kimberly Milford 8/30 View from the Sky Mel Crichton, SchussBoomer editor Most of you probably did not notice that this issue is a few weeks late. If you did, I trust you did not freak out or get an ulcer worrying about it. The official reason is that it has taken a while to assemble all the trip details for next season. Jean has been working hard on the arrangements, and I hope that you will sign up EARLY for your favorite trips! (If you voted for a trip please do sign up for it. And yes you can plan on another free wine/ beer session at our house in Big Sky). The unofficial reason the Boomer is late? We just said goodbye to 28 members of Cathy s family who came here for their annual Family Reunion!!!! A week of whitewater rafting, zip-lining, horseback riding, golf, hiking, bear and moose and elk stalking, herding kids, big family meals and the associated barbecuing, and 29 people all talking at once, even during their yearly Scrabble free-for-all. and how many trips to Yellowstone!!! No idea. Sound like fun???? I ll leave you the key next time they come here. Good luck..... Ahhhhh, quiet Enjoy your summer and the picnic.. Mel Want to advertise in the Boomer? Contact Jim Robinson jimrobinson46077@earthlink.net SUN VALLEY SPORTS HAS THE LATEST IN SKIS & ACCESSORIES And Summer Outdoors, too Office: Fax: Tom: Priscilla: Sun Valley Sports 8418 Castle Corner Dr Indianapolis, IN (317) Monday - Friday 11 am 8 pm Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday noon 5 pm (ask for the ISC member discount on ski stuff)

10 SUN Postmaster: If Undeliverable Please Return to: Marilyn Rader 7834 Valley Stream Dr Indianapolis IN Mark your calendar Ski Club Picnic August 16 Indianapolis Ski Club Officers President: Lisa Sindelar President-elect: Phil Buehler Secretary: Ray Battey Treasurer: Richard Rader see photos at VP Trips: Jean Ballinger VP-elect trips: Priscilla Johnson VP Member Services: Marilyn Rader Website July 2014 Articles for Sept-Oct issue to Mel Crichton by August 25, 2014 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT BANG! Thursday Thirst Bella Vita Symphony 26 on the Prairie August 2014 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Board at Ray Battey s Sailing Club Thursday 21 Thirst 22 Symphony Boomer - Bagger Dave s S on the Prairie 24 deadline LABOR DAY PENROD LATEST INFO IS ONLINE AT

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