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1 P.F. CHANGS 2801 W Big Beaver Rd. Space D112 The Somerset Collection Troy, MI Friday, October 14, :30 PM Offer a gluten free menu MULDOON S TAVERN 3982 W Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI Friday, October 28, :30 PM Keno, Pull tabs, Pool, Darts, Buzz time, Trivia, Golden Tee, HD TV s Bald Mountain Indoor Camping Weekend WHEN: October 21 23, pm Friday til 2pm Sunday. WHERE: Our cabin is located just east of Lake Orion on Tamarack Lake within the Bald Mountain Recreation area. The Tamarack cabins are rustic in nature with all the conveniences of a modern home in the 1800 s. WHY: Why not? Let s have a last fling at warm fall nights, cold drinks, rock & roll music and our favorite games. Friday night, dogs over the open fire. Saturday, stew to your delight. Bring your mountain bike, backpack (for hiking), and camera or, just about anything you want. Games and cards make for laughs and good times. This is an indoor camping trip. There is no electricity so bring flashlights and a lantern, sleeping bag and pillow. Bring your cook stove, coffee pot and something for breakfast. There is always plenty of room. Join us! The cost is $25.00 per person for 2 nights. $20 for 1 night. $30.00 non-members. If you just want to stop by and enjoy our company, take a hike through the trails, have a sandwich, $5.00 donation. By the way, the cabin doesn t really look like what s pictured. OK? This is a fun weekend! If you have never been here try it you ll have a great time. Maps will be available. For further information, please call Les Skrzycki , or skiorsail@yahoo.com. I must have head count in advance. Make check payable to GM SKI Club. Mail to: Les Skrzycki at 145 S Glaspie, Oxford, MI Name Address City ST Zip Phone H W

Treasurer s Report: $12,702.74 Alan Toomey.

2 Editor s Notes Submissions to this newsletter will be accepted in any visual, but not oral, form. Electronic transmissions are preferred. Submissions can be made at any time. There is no deadline. Contact: newsletter@gmskiclub.org If your newsletter is coming to the wrong address, it means your information is incorrect in our files. Contact: Anne Demres at ademres@sbcglobal.net. Treasurer s Report: $12, Alan Toomey. Treasurer October Birthdays GM Ski and Travel Club Board of Directors Kathleen Anderson Oct 06 Anne Demres Oct 07 Craig Petku Oct 09 Karen Halik Oct 10 Christine Rollins Oct 12 Kay Sheere Oct 14 Edward Musser Oct 18 Stuart Saxalby Oct 23 Allan Sleeman Oct 24 Connie Casey Oct 27 Gwen Moore Oct 27 Glenda Garcia Oct 30 Sue Zazo Oct 30 Hannah Costello Oct 31 Dale Goolsby Oct 31 Phil Rouleau Oct 31 President: Darrell Ahlberg Vice President: Bill Given Treasurer: Alan Toomey Secretary: Leslie Musser Activities: Darrell Ahlberg Hospitality: Cindy Hollister Membership: Anne Demres MDSC Rep: Dave Norkus Newsletter: Donna Hutchins Publicity: Vacant Ski Trips: Dave Duvali Sports and Ski Instruction: Stan Sawicki Webmaster: Kathy O Driscoll Past President: Les Skrycki Eastern Region National Ski Patrol Ski Swaps EVENT LOCATION DATE DAY TIME CONTACT Snow Snake Ski Swap Midland Comm. Ctr. Oct 22 Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Mt. Brighton Ski Swap Pine Knob Ski Swap Alpine Valley Ski Swap Mt. Brighton Pine Knob Alpine Valley Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 29 Oct 30 Nov 5 Nov 6 Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM 10:00AM-2:00PM 9:00AM - 3:00PM 10:00AM- 3:00PM 9:00AM - 3:00PM 11:00AM- 3:00PM Mt. Holly Ski Swap Mt. Holly Nov 19 Saturday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Jerry Stefano - (989) or Lisa Niemi - (517) or Pam King - (248) or Allen Radke - (734) or LJ LaVene

From the President By Darrell Ahlberg, President Time to Start Planning Our Activities For 2012!! The 2011 calendar year is winding down, but the level of activities has not slowed.

3 From the President By Darrell Ahlberg, President Time to Start Planning Our Activities For 2012!! The 2011 calendar year is winding down, but the level of activities has not slowed. If you log on to the website and check on 2012, the activity level tapers off considerably. Not to worry, it s all part of the plan. On October 19, with your help, we will begin planning for the 2012 calendar year. I stress, with your help. On that night, I m inviting all GMSC members to my house for a night of Activity Planning. We are getting underway a full month ahead of last year which should help in planning for the early part of the year. It s events like this that make the GMSC what it is, a club run by the members for the benefit of the membership. GM Ski Club Thanks Those Who Contributed In As you ve been enjoying the events and activities of the past year if you wondered who to thank for all the hard work, see the following list. When you see these individuals be sure to give them big thanks. As volunteers, the best reward is in knowing we ve contributed and our efforts are appreciated. A couple other things you may notice from this list. This is not a small operation. The list of contributors is large because it takes the efforts of a lot of people to make the club what it is. Some contributions are large and some are small but we appreciate the efforts of everyone who helps out. I couldn t name all contributors, because there were so many. The club is what it is because of the enthusiasm of members like you who step up and make it all happen. Without members like you, we wouldn t have half the fun or have half the ideas that we do, and we are always ready for more ideas If your name isn t on the list this year, but you would like to help in some way, you would be most welcome. A great place to start would be at Activity Planning Night October 19. If you can t attend, but would still like to offer suggestions, please let either myself or another board member know. Membership Renewals. You may recall the board sent out a survey last year soliciting your thoughts on the newsletter. Your responses were considered carefully and we have acted on many of them. One suggestion was to offer the newsletter via rather than snail mail. Several advantages were pointed out. (1) preserving our environment by generating less paper, (2) all the pictures in color, and (3) you ll get it faster. This year we are offering the option, since it saves the club postage and printing we are offering $5.00 off the cost of your membership renewal if you choose the version only. Renewal Deadline Your membership is due by the October 13th general meeting. Renewal is $25 for paper newsletter, and $20 for the version. How about that? After the general meeting, membership renewal goes to $30, but you can still save the $5.00 with option. I hope I ve help cleared things up. That s it for now. I hope everyone has found something that they were looking for in the club and we will be seeing you back again for Most importantly, I look forward to seeing you at my house October 19. I ll be seeing you soon at one of our many great GM Ski Club events. -Darrell. Saying Thank You For A Great 2011 As 2011 begins to wind down and we reflect on what a great year it was and all the fun we had, a grateful GM Ski Club would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals who worked so hard to make it the great year that it was. If I left anyone out, I sincerely apologize. Please let me know so we can thank you properly in the next issue of the newsletter.

4 Al Sleeman Alan Toomey Ann Demres Bill Given Brian Deleo Carla Hicks Carol Stanec Carolyn Fiscelli Cindy Hollister Cindy Wowk Craig Petku Christy Gonzalez Dan Butterworth Darwin Tuttle Dave Duvali Dave Norkus Debbie Cooke Diane Reaser Donna Hutchins Greg Ronan Pub & Grub Cozumel: Warm Weather Get-Away Curling At The Detroit Curling Club Board: Treasurer Whirlyball Board: Membership (Aug - Present) Board: Vice President (May - Present) Detroit Public Television Fundraiser Board: Vice President (Jan-May) Membership (May - Aug) Horseback Riding Winter Sledding Board (Jan - May): Secretary Board (May - Present): Hospitality GMSC Visit To The DIA Euchre Night At Stu s Ludington: Camping/Kayak/Canoe/Hike Craig Petku Christmas Party Board (May): Newsletter Bike Ride Hospitality Help Lake Tahoe Ski Trip Lake Ann Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Board (May - Present) MDSC Rep Board (Jan - May) MDSC Rep Board (Jan - May) Membership Board (May - Present) Newsletter Board (Jan - May) Hospitality Janice Saur Judy Kennedy Kathy O' Driscoll Les Skrzycki Leslie Musser Michael Bourke Paul Grosso Stan Sawicki Stu Saxalby Susan Walker Vickie Slicker GMSC Visit To The DIA Bike Ride Grand Rapids Art Prize Lake Ann Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing (Board) Webmaster GMSC Annual Picnic 23rd Annual. Eastern Market Flower Day: Bald Mountain Cabin Campout Coalition Dance Boogie Woogie Dance Fever Mackinac Bridge Walk Board: President & Past President) Stratford Weekend Board (May - Present) Secretary Carla Heikkinen Memorial Golf Outing Board (Jan - May): Newsletter Sunday Wallyball Hospitality Help Board: Athletics Bike ride Boyne Mountain Weekend Golfing Kayaking Local Skiing Euchre Night at Stu's Ludington: Camping/Kayak/Canoe/Hike Grace Center of Hope Restaurant Of The Month Union Lake Fireworks Party This newsletter is a review of the past membership year. Enjoy a walk down memory lane... Where we re going

GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION In spite of all the cold and rainy weather, our last outdoor meeting was a success! Special thanks go out to all of those who pitched in and made the event so successful.

5 GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION In spite of all the cold and rainy weather, our last outdoor meeting was a success! Special thanks go out to all of those who pitched in and made the event so successful. Congratulations to our Chili Cook Off winner, Debbie Cook, and to the runners up, Patty and Bill Given, and Les Skrzycki. Thanks for providing the delicious samples! Congratulations go out to our raffle winners, Stu Saxalby and Gregg Ronan. We move indoors for October. We will be meeting at Shield s on October 13 at 6:30pm. There will be no charge for the meeting, but everyone will be responsible for their own bill. We will be collecting for our TROUPS!! We will accept any new or slightly used magazines, puzzles, board games or cards. A piggy bank will be available for those who would like to make a cash donation. Hope to see you there! Cindy Hollister - Hospitality

6 WHERE WE VE BEEN For all dates, meet at the Rochester Hills Library on 500 Olde Town Road in Rochester. All levels welcome. We will eat at a local establishment afterwards. We ve had two outings Hampton Golf Course Sylvan Glen in Troy

We have had several kayaking options: 4th OF JULY PARTY KAYAKING AT STONEY CREEK METRO PARK. PROUD LAKE MOONLIGHT CANOEING Come to Proud Lake and paddle either a canoe or a kayak into the setting sun.

PADDLE TO THE SYMPHONY Evening paddle on Kent Lake to hear a symphony concert at the amphitheater in Kensington Metro Park. Dinner included.

7 We have had several kayaking options: 4th OF JULY PARTY KAYAKING AT STONEY CREEK METRO PARK. PROUD LAKE MOONLIGHT CANOEING Come to Proud Lake and paddle either a canoe or a kayak into the setting sun. Stop briefly for dinner before continuing to paddle. When you return to the canoe rental, a bonfire will be awaiting you. Dinner will be at the park in Milford. PADDLE TO THE SYMPHONY Evening paddle on Kent Lake to hear a symphony concert at the amphitheater in Kensington Metro Park. Dinner included. Boyne Country Trip Yes, there is a reason to go to Boyne in the summer... MACKINAC BRIDGEWALK The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk has been held every year on Labor Day since the bridge opened in So we join others in the 5- mile walk. Stratford Festival Weekend Beach & Boating Campout at Ludington State Park

9 LAKE TAHOE COZUMEL WE VOLUNTEER DETROIT PUBLIC TV GLEANERS GRACE CENTER OF HOPE LAKE ANNE Nothing better than a group hug at the end of a good trip... THERE IS MORE CURLING, WINE TASTING, BRUNCH WITH BACH, HORSEBACK RIDING, THE LIST GOES ON AND ON... IF YOU DON T WANT TO COME OUT AND PLAY, WHAT CAN WE DO? WHIRLYBALL IF WE MISSED WHAT YOU ENJOY DOING, COME JOIN US, WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO TRY NEW THINGS. JOIN NOW ademres@sbcglobal.net OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE.

Mackinaw Bridge Walk Recap What a really great weekend it was for the Bridge Walk.

We had a fire pit behind the hotel where we stayed, so we gathered there after diner and with a few drinks in hand.

A beautiful day on the water, sun and good company, maybe less wind would have made the journey across the lake a little less wet.

A cool 56 degrees to start, very little wind, but the clear views of the lake and the islands were great. We finished the walk in good time, from an hour and 20 minutes to an hour and a half.

All in all it was a great time for everyone. I hope next year you will join us. Have a great fall and see you at the next meeting. Cheers Les Ludington Camping Weekend Wow, what a great weekend!

You couldn t have asked for better weather, really nice campsites and such a beautiful location.

10 Mackinaw Bridge Walk Recap What a really great weekend it was for the Bridge Walk. While the lower part of the state was reeling from the heat we were in a very comfortable 66 degrees up in Indian River. It was a great weekend of sun and water and oh yes, plenty of food and drink! We had a fire pit behind the hotel where we stayed, so we gathered there after diner and with a few drinks in hand. We rented a pontoon boat on Sunday to cruise the Indian River and the Crooked River up into Burt Lake and back into Mullet Lake, thanks Jeff for taking care of the details and the great idea. A beautiful day on the water, sun and good company, maybe less wind would have made the journey across the lake a little less wet. Stopped a couple of times for refreshments, and then made it back to the dock before a little rain came in and took away the sun. Mondays Bridge Walk was awesome. A cool 56 degrees to start, very little wind, but the clear views of the lake and the islands were great. We finished the walk in good time, from an hour and 20 minutes to an hour and a half. Met up with some folks from our club and the Schussmeisters out of Flint downtown in a local watering hole for a little cheer and a bite to eat before heading home. All in all it was a great time for everyone. I hope next year you will join us. Have a great fall and see you at the next meeting. Cheers Les Ludington Camping Weekend Wow, what a great weekend! This has to be one of the best if not the best camping trip that we have done. I would like to thank Stu and Cindy for all the work that they did in preparation of this weekend getaway. You couldn t have asked for better weather, really nice campsites and such a beautiful location. The location on the Lake Michigan shore gave us sand dunes to hick, lighthouses to explore and lakes and beaches to canoe, kayak or pontoon. I do believe that the sky on Thursday night was the best that I have seen since I was a kid. Talk about stars, you can t imagine what we saw that first night. The Milky Way was visible, constellations that I have only seen at Cranbrook. We really had everything that weekend. Including our own family or two of raccoons. Those little masked bandits took our hamburger buns as well as giving us a great hoot, while watching them. Sitting around the campfire and seeing little eyes in our food tent sent us all scurrying about to chase them away and keep them out or our tents. I will remember this camp out for a very long time. There are many stories to be told here and this is my most memorable. Thanks Stu and Cindy. Les.

11 Calendar of Events Every Sunday Our Breakfast Club starts at 10:00 am at Jimmy s Coney Grill, Dequindre, NE corner at 16 Mile. Just show up, and we ll make room for you. No RSVP needed. Sat 10/1/2011 Grand Rapids Art Prize Grand Rapids, Michigan Contact Kathy O Driscoll kathyod7@gmail.com Sunday Wallyball at 12:30 pm at Warren Racquetball, Van Dyke at 12 ½ Mile. RSVP to gmskiclub@yahoo.com Sun 10/9/2011 Bike ride 500 Olde Towne Rd in Rochester Meet at the Rochester Hills Library. All levels welcome. We will eat afterwards. Time: 1:00 pm Contact Darrell Ahlberg dahlberg2@comcast.net Thu 10/13/2011 GM Meeting: Shield's Pizza Restaurant 1476 W. Maple Rd. (Just West of Crooks) Troy, MI Time 6.30 PM Cost Your Tab Contact Cindy Hollister cindymhollister@gmail.com Fri 10/14/2011 RoM P.F. Chang s 2801 W Big Beaver Rd. Time 6.30 PM Cost Your Tab Contact Vickie Slicker vslicker@sbcglobal.net Sat 10/15/2011 Proud Lake Moonlight Canoeing Heavner Canoe Rental, 2775 Garden Rd, Milford, MI Contact Darrell Ahlberg dahlberg7@comcast.net Wed 10/19/2011 GMSC Activities Planning Night. Darrell Ahlberg's House All club members are invited to help plan 2012 activities. We hope to fill the entire calendar on this one planning meeting. Fri 10/21/2011 Bald Mountain Cabin Campout Tamarack Cabins in Bald Mountain State Park Cost $25 for Fri & Sat nights. $20 Sat night only. non-members add $5.00 Saturday visit $5.00 Contact Les Skrzycki skiorsail@yahoo.com Wed 10/26/2011 Grace Center of Hope 35 E Huron St, Pontiac, MI Doing our part in giving back to the community by serving meals to those on hard times. Time: Arrive by 4:30 pm and we should be done by 6:30-7:00 pm. Contact: Susan Walker swneko@aol.com Fri 10/28/2011 Pub & Grub Muldoon s Tavern 3982 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills Time: 6:30. Contact: Al Sleeman at allan.sleeman@ameritech.net Sat 10/29/2011 Euchre Spooktakular Darrell Ahlberg's House Come for the Card Tournament, or Come Just for the Party. Time 6:30 Games start 7:00 Cost: Tournament: Members-15, Non-members-20. Party Only: Members 5.00, non-members, 7.00 Contact: Darrell Ahlberg dahlberg7@comcast.net Sat 11/5/2011 Bocce Ball 4291 South Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI You're invited to experience the game of bocce at the Mecca of the Bocce world.. Time TBD Cost TBD Contact TBD Thu 11/10/2011 GM Meeting: Shield's Pizza Restaurant 1476 W. Maple Rd. (Just West of Crooks) Troy, MI Time 6.30 PM Cost Your Tab Contact Cindy Hollister cindymhollister@gmail.com Sat 11/12/2011 Proud Lake Moonlight Canoeing Heavner Canoe Rental, 2775 Garden Rd, Milford, MI CONTACT: Margaret at or Wed 11/23/2011 Grace Center of Hope 35 E Huron St, Pontiac, MI Doing our part in giving back to the community by serving meals to those on hard times. Time: Arrive by 4:30 pm and we should be done by 6:30-7:00 pm. Contact: Susan Walker swneko@aol.com Thu 12/8/2011 GM Meeting: Shield's Pizza Restaurant 1476 W. Maple Rd. (Just West of Crooks) Troy, MI Time 6.30 PM Cost Your Tab Contact Cindy Hollister cindymhollister@gmail.com Sat 12/10/2011 Karaoke Night Darrell Ahlberg's House Sat 12/17/2011 Craig Petku Christmas Party Graig Petku's House, Clarkston, MI Time 6:00 pm Cost No Charge Contact Craig Petku cpetku@hotmail.com Wed 12/21/2011 Grace Center of Hope 35 E Huron St, Pontiac, MI Time: Arrive by 4:30 pm and we should be done by 6:30-7:00 pm. Contact: Susan Walker swneko@aol.com Sat 1/21/2012 Caribbean Cruise 7 Nights on the Carribbean Round Trip Airfare From Detroit to San Juan NON-STOP Cost $1299 (non MDSC embers as $30) Contact Alan Toomey a.k.toomey@sbcglobal.net Sat 2/11/2012 Vail Ski Trip 7 nights, Five Ski days Round trip nonstop air to Denver. Chartered busses to/from Vail: Cost: $ (non-mdsc members add $30). Contact: Dave Duvali at (586) or daveduvali@wowway.com

NEWSLETTER. Pub and d Grub of the Month. Restaurant of the Month. September 2011

NEWSLETTER. Pub and d Grub of the Month. Restaurant of the Month. September 2011 NEWSLETTER September 2011 WEBSITE: www.gmskiclub.org GM CLUB: FOUNDED 1957 VOLUME LV, ISSUE VII Restaurant of the Month Ernies s of Clinton Township 16655 19 Mile Road Clinton Twp, MI 48038 September 16th