BVSA March General Meeting March 6, 2013 Brickside Grill Social 7:00 pm / Meeting 8:00 pm

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February March 2013 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA 19335 www.brandywinevalleyski.

A brief meeting will be held at 8:00 pm in the lodge.

If a meeting change is made, it will be posted on the BVSA Facebook page and an email will be sent through our yahoo group.

1 February March 2013 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA BVSA February General Meeting will be held at: February 6, 2013 What better way for our ski club to hold a meeting than at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. $15 all day lift tickets with your I.D. card! A brief meeting will be held at 8:00 pm in the lodge. In the event of unfavorable weather or poor mountain conditions, the decision may be made to cancel our meeting at Bear Creek and hold a Happy Hour at the Brickside Grill instead. If a meeting change is made, it will be posted on the BVSA Facebook page and an will be sent through our yahoo group. This could be a last minute decision, so please check your or the BVSA Facebook page before leaving for Bear Creek. Welcome New Members!! Lloyd Casey The Li Family Jibin, Hong, Eric, Jason & Michael The Musheno Family Michael, Roberta, Theresa, Kevin Mary & Stephen BVSA March General Meeting March 6, 2013 Brickside Grill Social 7:00 pm / Meeting 8:00 pm Nominations for Board & Activities Members Time to Get Involved? Election time is almost here again! We will be taking nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Newsletter Editor and 4 Activity Committee members. Elections will take place at our April 3 rd General Meeting. At election time, the club needs new people who can make things happen. Things like trips, picnics, parties, and special events! Please consider running for a position. If you are interested in getting involved, you might want to know what our positions entail. Duties of officers are listed on Page 7. All officers other than the Activities Officers are elected for a 1 year term. Activities Officers are elected for a 2 year term. Upcoming Events Delaware Valley Association Polar Plunge February 9 Crystal Lake Cross County Sking February 16-February 18 Walt Meuser Memorial Killington Ski Trip February 24-February 27 Ice Skating at Ice Line March 3 Crested Butte, CO Ski Trip March 17 - March 24 Ice Skating Party with KOPSC March 23 Holland in Bloom Bike & Barge April 26 - May 4 Grand Canyon Rafting June 12 - June 18 Ricketts Glen Camping July 18 - July 21 Mosel Valley, Germany Bike & Barge August 17 - August 24 Sold-Out

BVSA 2012-2013 Officers Susan Risbon, President 484-433-9913 susan.risbon@godiva.com Barbara Cropper, VP 610-836-2350 barb@ansteyteam.com Laird Duncan, Treasurer 484-883-2149 stuckinexton@yahoo.

net 484-319-5593 Activities Committee Tim Noonan, Chair 484-680-8435 nim@ccil.org Terry Fite 610-405-2214 tfite101@yahoo.com Mike Galenski 610-742-4632 mike.galenski@verizon.

net Barbara Siegel (EPSC Rep) 484-888-6104 Barbee1012@gmail.com Rose Stancato 610-696-5949 rstancato@yahoo.com BVSA Webmaster Frank Dulin 610-696-0789 fdul@ccil.

2 BVSA Officers Susan Risbon, President Barbara Cropper, VP Laird Duncan, Treasurer Pam Barranco, Recording Secretary Barbara Hainey, Newsletter Editor Activities Committee Tim Noonan, Chair Terry Fite Mike Galenski Wayne Kirchgasser Pat Mullins Phil Shiner Barbara Siegel (EPSC Rep) Rose Stancato BVSA Webmaster Frank Dulin Advertise in the BVSA Newsletter Business Card Size Only $15 per ad Submit copy-ready by 15th of month to: Barbara Hainey at Submit payment to: Laird Duncan, 510 Winding Way, Exton, PA BVSA Board Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm at: Timothy s Parkway Shopping Center 929 South High Street, West Chester, PA (484) All members are welcome to attend. Many of our members cannot attend all of our functions. They depend on BVSA s Trails and Tales Newsletter to fill them in on all the fun! Please remember to submit your articles and/or photos by the 20th of the month to: Barbara Hainey at nbhainey@verizon.net BVSA HAPPY HOURS February 1 Timothy s 929 South High Street West Chester, PA February 15 Grill At Fore 300 N. Bailey Road Thorndale, PA March 1 Eagle Tavern HH Specials 123 N. Pottstown Pike 4:00-6:00 Chester Springs, PA March 15 Pronto Bistro Italiano HH Specials 43 N. Bailey Road 4:30-6:30 Thorndale, PA March 29 Ruby Tuesday Joint HH 11 Matthews Road With KOP Malvern, PA HH Specials :00 on BVSA Trip & Leader Information Bormio, Italy Ski Trip January 26 - February 3 $1,949 per person Trip Leader: Pat Mullins / pat12258@gmail.com Crested Butte, CO Ski Trip March 17 - March 24 $1, per person Trip Leader: Wayne Kirchgasser / wkirkon@verizon.net sold out - call to be added to wait list The Mosel Valley, Germany - Bike & Barge August 17 - August 24 Trip Leader: Rose Stancato rstancato@yahoo.com sold out - to be added to wait list ARTIST: ANITA L GORDON PALMER PHOTOS TO PAINTINGS me your photo at: agordon50@frontiernet.net

3 Bormio Ski Trip Returns FEBRUARY 2013 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs

Bear Creek 8 PM Meeting 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 Crystal Lake

CC Ski Trip Returns 7 PM 24 25 26 27 28 Walt Meuser Memorial Ski

Chester 2 Groundhog Day 7 8 9 BVA Polar Plunge Valentine s Day!

Trip Begins Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 3 Ice Skating Ice Line

4 5 6 BVSA Nominations for Board & Activities Members General Mtg.

10 11 12 13 14 15 HH Pronto Bistro Italiano Thorndale 18 19 20 7

3 3 Bormio Ski Trip Returns FEBRUARY 2013 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat BVSA General Mtg. Bear Creek 8 PM Meeting Crystal Lake Board Mtg. CC Ski Trip Returns 7 PM Walt Meuser Memorial Ski Trip Killington - 2/24 to 2/27 MARCH HH 2 Timothy s West Chester 2 Groundhog Day BVA Polar Plunge Valentine s Day! 15 HH Grill At Fore Thorndale Crystal Lake CC Ski Trip Begins Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 3 Ice Skating Ice Line 17 Happy St. Patrick s Day! BVSA Nominations for Board & Activities Members General Mtg. 7 PM Social 8 PM Meeting 1 HH Eagle Tavern Chester Springs HH Pronto Bistro Italiano Thorndale Board Mtg. 7 PM Crested Butte, CO Ski Trip Begins! 1st Day of Spring!! Ice Skating Party with KOPSC Crested Butte Ski Trip Returns! HH Ruby Tuesday Malvern Joint w/kop

Weekday Skiers Tuesday Day Trips Weekday Skiers offers day trips every Tuesday to a PA Ski Resort 2/6 - Sno or Off 2/12 - Camelback - Fat Tuesday 2/19 - Elk 2/26 - Blue 3/5 - Camelback 3/12 - Elk -

If you join us for the 4th time, the cost will be $60 and you must join the club. (Lift tickets are not included in any price) Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. (7:00 a.m. for Elk) Brandywine Park N Ride Brandywine Town Center Route 202 & Naamans Road For more information, contact: Peggy Anderson: weekdayskier@hotmail.

org CROSS COUNTRY SKI ADVENTURE February 16, 17, 18, 2013 Crystal Lake, Williamsport, PA 30Km of machine groomed trails for all ski levels. Snow shoe and ice skating options available.

Lodging: 2 Nights (2/16 & 2/17) $90 Trail Fees: 1 Day $15 / 2 Days $25 Equipment Rental: 1 Day $15 / 2 Days $25 Ski Lesson Rates: Group (minimum of 5 persons) $10 per person Semiprivate (2 persons)

4 Weekday Skiers Tuesday Day Trips Weekday Skiers offers day trips every Tuesday to a PA Ski Resort 2/6 - Sno or Off 2/12 - Camelback - Fat Tuesday 2/19 - Elk 2/26 - Blue 3/5 - Camelback 3/12 - Elk - Party Trip *Schedule is subject to change Those that wish to go for the very 1st time on our bus will be charged $45, then any other walk-ons will cost $55. If you join us for the 4th time, the cost will be $60 and you must join the club. (Lift tickets are not included in any price) Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. (7:00 a.m. for Elk) Brandywine Park N Ride Brandywine Town Center Route 202 & Naamans Road For more information, contact: Peggy Anderson: weekdayskier@hotmail.com or Barb Cropper: Barb@AnsteyTeam.com or: CROSS COUNTRY SKI ADVENTURE February 16, 17, 18, 2013 Crystal Lake, Williamsport, PA 30Km of machine groomed trails for all ski levels. Snow shoe and ice skating options available. Accommodations at the Kiya Lodge, a newly built cabin with 3 dorm style bedrooms, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms and washer/dryer. This is a drive up (car pool) trip. Lodging: 2 Nights (2/16 & 2/17) $90 Trail Fees: 1 Day $15 / 2 Days $25 Equipment Rental: 1 Day $15 / 2 Days $25 Ski Lesson Rates: Group (minimum of 5 persons) $10 per person Semiprivate (2 persons) $20 per person Private $35 per person Deposit of $40. Make check payable to BVSA. Mail to: Wayne Kirchgasser P.O. Box 414, Unionville, PA Cell: wkirkon@verizon.net Walt Meuser Memorial Ski Trip Killington - February This trip is dedicated to Walt Meuser. Walter planned many similar trips to Killington in his day and BVSA wants to get a group together for skiing and fun in Honor of his Memory. Last year the snow did not work, but it is such a good idea that we are trying again. The Plan: Leave PA Sunday (2/24) around 10 am. We will ski Monday, Tuesday, 1/2 day Wednesday, returning home Wednesday night. Room & Board: The Swiss Farm Inn B&B. $60pp per night with breakfast & dinner included. Ski Ticket: Lift ticket prices depend on the size of the group. Transportation: Car pooling Details are still being worked out. However, we would like to hear from you if you are interested. Please contact : Pat Mullins pat12258@gmail.com / Brandywine Valley Association Polar Plunge Saturday, February 9th Hi Fellow Skiers, Every year the Brandywine Valley Association sponsors the Polar Plunge at the Lenape Picnic Park. For those who do not know, the BVA is the oldest water conservation organization in the US and has been the biggest driver to cleaning up the Brandywine over the past half century or so. One of the original members of the organization was Bob Struble, after whom the bike/walking trail was named - his son still works for us. In addition, we educate thousands of kids per year in the wonders of the outdoors. It is a great organization and a fun day for participants as well as spectators. If you are interested, the link to more information and signing up for the brave is below. If enough people are interested, we might even become a sponsor in future years, so let me know if you attend or participate. Register Now for BVA s Brandywine Polar Plunge Sat., Feb. 9 th Thanks....Jack Supplee 4

5 ASIA Events ASIA offers several events throughout the year at various mountains throughout the east. Lodging is not included for any of these events. Additional information can be found at Attending one of these events can really improve your skiing, and you do not have to be the greatest skier. What: Pennsylvania Tune Up When: February 23-24, 2013 Where: Bear Creek Ski Resort, Macungie, PA Includes: 2 days of instruction Cost: $ day lift ticket TBA Contact Pete Ryan at peteski3@juno.com Registration deadline: February 8, 2013 What: ASIA Spring Rally When: March 15-17, 2013 Where: Okemo Ski Resort, Ludlow, VT Includes: 2 days of instruction, discounted lift tickets, Saturday night dinner, etc. Cost: $ day lift ticket just $ Contact Nancy Nolan at nancynolan@snet.net Registration deadline: March 1, 2013 Should you need any other information, please contact Dave Mertz, ASIA Instructor, at Dmertz000@comcast.net BVSA ICE SKATING - Sunday, March 3rd Hi all, we have planned an Ice Skating outing Sunday, March 3 from 2-3:30 pm at the Ice Line in West Chester Price is $7 plus $2 for skates. If interested, feel free to let me know or show up on this date. Hope to see a good crowd that's interested...terry Fite - tfite101@yahoo.com KOPSC ICE SKATING PARTY - Saturday, March 23rd Hi Everyone: For those of you who aren't going to Crested Butte and/or can't make the BVSA skating outing and are looking for something to do, BVSA members are welcome to join in on the following KOPSC event. Center Ice Oaks Ice Rink (just off 422), 87 Brower Avenue, Phoenixville 7pm 10pm (one hour of skating; 2 hours of party) Come a bit early to get your skates on! Private rink just for KOPSC followed by food, drink (adult beverages and soft beverages), and music in a private party room. So, if you don t skate, you can still party! $22 members (also applies to BVSA members) $27 non-members (if anyone is not a member of either club) Price also includes skate rentals!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can sign up NOW. Send your check payable to KOPSC along with the completed waiver below to: Amy Klein, 442 Country Club Drive, Lansdale, PA Questions: amy.klein123@yahoo.com Thanks, Dave Mertz KOPSC ACTIVITY-TRIP REGISTRATION/RELEASE FORM Complete form and return with payment to Activity Leader I, am voluntarily requesting to participate in the Ice Skating Outing to be held on being sponsored by the King of Prussia Ski Club, a not-for-profit organization. I recognize that skiing and other recreational activities that occur during this event may be hazardous. By signing this waiver, I voluntarily take and assume responsibility for all risks involved. By assuming all risks, I agree not to hold King of Prussia Ski Club, its officers, board members, event organizer(s) and members liable for any accident, injury or loss resulting from my voluntary participation. I have read this release of liability and understand the terms and legal significance. I am executing this release voluntarily and without reservations. Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Evening Phone: Day Phone and/or cell phone: In event of emergency, Contact Name: Please list any medical alert information or allergies/medications: N/A Check one*: BVSA Member Non-member of either ski club Signature: Date: You can sign up NOW. Send your check payable to KOPSC along this completed form to: Amy Klein 442 Country Club Drive Lansdale, PA

SKI DEALS - (See Websites for Information) Customer Appreciation Days Tickets Available in Stores Date Location Events Cost Friday, 2/1 Bear Creek Salter s $25.00 Wed., 2/6 Blue Mountain Salter s $30.

com Salter s Ski Shop Customer Appreciation Days Discount Lift Tickets www.salterski.com Bear Creek Mountain Resort Wed - with valid Club ID Card $15.00 all day ticket www.bcmountainresort.

6 SKI DEALS - (See Websites for Information) Customer Appreciation Days Tickets Available in Stores Date Location Events Cost Friday, 2/1 Bear Creek Salter s $25.00 Wed., 2/6 Blue Mountain Salter s $30.00 Friday, 2/8 Bear Creek Buckman s $24.95 Wed., 2/13 Bear Creek Salter s $25.00 Friday, 2/15 Camelback Buckman s TBA Buckman s Ski Shop Customer Appreciation Days Discount Lift Tickets Salter s Ski Shop Customer Appreciation Days Discount Lift Tickets Bear Creek Mountain Resort Wed - with valid Club ID Card $15.00 all day ticket Wicks Ski Shop Discount Lift Tickets Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council Discount Lift Tickets BVSA Recently Sanctioned Trip Holland in Bloom - Friends on the Bicycle Presenting another Fabulous Bike and Barge Trip April 26, 2013 through May 4, $2650 Sofie & Yleen invite you to a trip of a lifetime Only space for 24 people! Flat biking - 20 to 35 miles daily Roundtrip air - Philly/Amsterdam, direct flights All ground transportation included Five star accommodations on the Sailing Home barge. Twin cabin with private bath/ shower Meals - breakfast, make your own lunch, 4 course gourmet dinner with private chef on board Bicycle rentals, 24 gears, bike insurance included Ferry fares and official tour guide Keukenhof - the most beautiful flower gardens in the world! Flower auction in Zoetermeer Maps will be provided for longer bike rides OR skip a day of riding to sightsee on your own Rijks Museum, Van Gogh Museum, historic town of Delft, Leiden, Haarlem Castle Muiderslot in Muiden To Sign Up: Copy of Passport required, must be valid 6 months after scheduled return. On the back, please write your Name, Address, , Cell phone, Emergency Contact & Height for bike. TRIP INSURANCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PURCHASE ON YOUR OWN Payment Schedule: Deposit $1750 DUE immediately with last payment of $900 DUE February 3 rd Checks Payable to Sofia Minisi and mailed to her at: 139 Woodgate Lane, Paoli, Pa Questions - call Yleen Visser at Trip of a Lifetime Grand Canyon Rafting Trip June 12 th thru the 18 th, Day Rafting trip on the Colorado River Pictures are worth a thousand words go to: The trip price for the 7-day trip is $ / $ with charter flight from Las Vegas to Marble Canyon $ Deposit Due at sign up Balance is due 90 days before start of trip Send inquiries to: ecross@lswa.org Ricketts Glen Camping Trip July 18 th July 21 st If you would like to join our group this year, book your reservations now!! Sites 19 to 24 are great because they are near the lake where you can put your kayak in! Pet sites are around site 77, where I camped last year. For site reservations call (7am - 5pm) or book online at If sites are not available, keep checking. People book their sites far in advance and reservations do get cancelled. Once you have made your reservation, please send me an at agordon50@frontiernet.net so I can keep a list of those attending. See the park website at stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/index.htm for park details, rules and regulations..anita Gordon-Palmer Send Deposit to: Eileen Cross Keen Road, Chance, MD Make checks out to: Eileen Cross 6

If anyone is interested in volunteering to participate in a clean-up from Hurricane Sandy, email Barb Cropper at Barb@AnsteyTeam.com BVSA Duties of BVSA Officers 1.

provided for, and perform such other duties as the office may require.

7 If anyone is interested in volunteering to participate in a clean-up from Hurricane Sandy, Barb Cropper at Barb@AnsteyTeam.com BVSA Duties of BVSA Officers 1. It shall be the duty of the president to preside over all meetings, to enforce the constitution and by-laws, to enforce rules of order, call all special meetings, appoint all committees not otherwise provided for, and perform such other duties as the office may require. The president shall make no motion or amendment to a motion, or vote on any question or motion, unless the association is divided, and then he/she shall cast the deciding vote. 2. In the absence of the president, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the resident. The Vice-President shall be chairperson of the membership committee. The job includes overseeing the directory and the membership information including name and address, date admitted to membership, dues payments, and resignations/expulsions of members. 3. The Treasurer shall receive all monies belonging to the association and safeguard same. The Treasurer shall disburse funds as authorized by the officers acting as a Board. The Treasurer shall keep a detailed record of the disposition of all funds received, disbursed, and held in a depository. A summary report of all transactions shall be given monthly along with the depository balance. An audit committee, to include the Treasurer, shall be appointed by the President and shall audit the accounts and records of the Treasurer, officers, and committees who have collected or disbursed association funds, no less frequently than every January and July, or at the discretion of the Board. 4. The Recording secretary shall keep a record of all the proceedings of the association, keep minutes of all Board meetings, and present the minutes of the previous meeting to the Board. 5. The Corresponding secretary shall be responsible for the newsletter and all correspondence within and outside the association. 6. The eight (8) activities officers shall plan all association activities. The activities officers shall appoint and chair activities committees. The activities officers shall be responsible for submission to the treasurer a final written report including a financial statement for each activity. 7

Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549 Downingtown, PA 19335 www.brandywinevalleyski.

General Meetiing Wednesday, February 6th Bear Creek Mountain SKIING - CAMPING - HAPPY HOURS KAYAKING - POOL PARTIES - HIKING EXOTIC TRIPS - SAILING - BIKING - RAFTING How well do you know your BVSA

8 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549 Downingtown, PA General Meetings 1st Wednesday of each month September through May 7:00pm Social Hour 8:00pm Meeting Brickside Grille Eagleview Town Center 540 Wellington Square Exton, PA Next BVSA General Meetiing Wednesday, February 6th Bear Creek Mountain SKIING - CAMPING - HAPPY HOURS KAYAKING - POOL PARTIES - HIKING EXOTIC TRIPS - SAILING - BIKING - RAFTING How well do you know your BVSA friends? The greatest thing about BVSA is our members! The club is made up of a multitude of interesting folks with various backgrounds. Over the years, I ve discovered quite a few tidbits about different members. Here are just a few see if you can match up the correct club member with their corresponding fact! Find out the answers at the next General Meeting!.Barb Cropper (For those of you who missed our last meeting, the answers are shown below) 1. Who was a State finalist in competitive swimming? - Pat Jones 2. Who was the first in 11 years in their town to achieve the rank of Eagle scout? - Tom Ward 3. Who was a Fury & Fever professional cheerleader? - Susan Risbon (no, it was not Dan Dacey!) 4. Who was given the Loudest Mouth award at their senior prom? - Rose Stancato 5. Who spoke Flemish as a child? - Anita Gordon-Palmer 6. Who played in a critically acclaimed alternative rock band? - Barb Cropper 7. Who taught high school phys ed? - Wayne Kirchgasser 8. Who has a special talent for making adult candies? - Jinx Steele 9. Who made an appearance on the Montel William s show? - Dan Dacey A. Rose Stancato B. Anita Gordon-Palmer C. Jinx Steele D. Dan Dacey E. Susan Risbon F. Wayne Kirchgasser G. Barb Cropper H. Pat Jones I. Tom Ward Everyone enjoyed Barb Cropper s BVSA Members Tidbit Quiz. We would very much like to continue this quiz in future newsletters. If you have an interesting, little known fact about yourself that you would be willing to share, please it to: Barbara Hainey at nbhainey@verizon.net. Let s Stump the Club with our next quiz! 8

PREZ SEZ. BVSA Upcoming Events. Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA

PREZ SEZ. BVSA Upcoming Events. Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA February March 2014 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA 19335 www.brandywinevalleyski.com Dear Members: PREZ SEZ Welcome to 2014! What a great start to our ski season with lots