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

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1 July August 2013 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA PREZ SEZ First, I want to say Thank Goodness summer is finally here. Seems like the hot, humid, hazy days of summer, turbulent lightning storms and more rain than we have seen in several years has not affected our summer events. The warm days and cool nights have been a blessing, so in writing this month s newsletter I would like to once again thank our board for volunteering and being diligent in planning so many activities for us in the coming months. Here is also a shout out to Dave Mertz and Jeff Klein for another great Flotilla at March Creek. Some of you have asked about the June-July newsletter and so I felt I should explain to everyone that circumstances happen, and as volunteers, there may be a reason that prevents us from delivering what is expected. Again, we are human and volunteers, so something happened and our newsletter did not go out. However, that just means there is so much more to communicate to you in this version of our newsletter. Another important point is that BVSA does not have a general meeting during the months of June, July and August. We resume our general meeting the first Wednesday in September with an open house for our membership and quests. The venue for our general meetings will continue at the Brickside; however, we are in discussions about changing the time from 8:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be more definitive communication about this next month. Ski trips have been planned and approved and flyers are included inside, so please check them out and sign up early. The July pool party presents an opportunity to sign up for the trip of your choice and enjoy a wonderful day of sunbathing (I am the ultimate optimist for a sunny day) while gathering with your BVSA friends and enjoying a picnic with our wonderful host, Pam Terry. We are once again recognizing Anita Gordon Palmer in the Spotlight feature story of her involvement with the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired. Anita does so much for BVSA and in her spare time volunteers for this fantastic organization. Please see Anita s article and give her a high-five when you see her. For those members who missed our May general meeting, Doug Chapman gave us some really good paddling tips and he is available as a guide on March Creek or the lake of your choice, or if you want to go hiking. See Jeff Klein if you have any interest or stop by March Creek and ask for Doug. Just another friendly reminder that as a member of BVSA, you are also a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council ( EPSC ). Take a few minutes to review the discounts available to our club. Check out for discount lift tickets and see what other clubs like ours plan for their members. Speaking of memberships, don t forget to get your membership renewal forms completed (with your preferences). You can now sign up online and pay your dues thanks to Barb Cropper and setting up BVSA on Wild Apricot. Thanks Barb! Enjoy the rest of the summer and hope to see you at the Brickside concerts and Happy Hours. Cheers, Susan, Dancing Shoes Risbon Willowdale Steeplechase 2013 BVSA Upcoming Events BVSA General Meeting Next one is Sept. 4 Iron Hill Criterium July 6 St. Michael s Cycling July 12 Ricketts Glen Camping July 18 - July 21 BVSA Pool Party July 27 Phillies Red Goes Green August 4 Mosel Valley Bike & Barge August 17 - August 24 Sold-Out Trip to 1000 Islands August 24 - August 31 Sold-Out Skipjack Bike Tour September 7 PASA Bike Ride September 22 Halloween Party October 26

2 BVSA Officers Susan Risbon, President Barbara Cropper, VP Laird Duncan, Treasurer Kim Cooke, Recording Secretary Kathryn McKnight, Newsletter Editor Activities Committee Terry Fite Mike Galenski Anita Gordon-Palmer Pat Jones Jeff Klein Jeff Lucas Phil Shiner Barbara Siegel (EPSC Rep) BVSA Webmaster Frank Dulin Advertise in the BVSA Newsletter Business Card Size Only $15 per ad Submit copy-ready by 15th of month to: Kathryn McKnight 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: Kathryn McKnight at kmcknight25@hotmail.com New Members Let s start recruiting this summer so we have a fantastic turnout at our Open House in September! July 12 BVSA HAPPY HOURS Four Dogs Tavern w/outdoor Deck 1300 W. Strasburg Road Marshalton, PA July 23 Brickside Grille Special 540 Wellington Square Tuesday Exton, PA Night HH August 9 P.J. Whelihan s Pub & Restaurant 853 E. Lancaster Ave Downingtown, PA August 30 West Bradford Grill 1548 Shadyside Road Downingtown, PA Save the Date BVSA Christmas Party December 7,

3 JULY Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Fourth of July! 5 6 Iron Hill Criterium HH Four Dogs Tavern Marshalton Rickett s Glen Camping Special HH Brickside Grille Eagleview 28 Rain Date Pool Party Pool Party August Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat HH PJ Whelihan s Downingtown Phillies Red goes Green Mosel Valley Bike & Barge (week long) Islands (week long) HH West Bradford Grill Downingtown 31 3

4 9th Annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Saturday, July 6th Frank Dulin, BVSA s Webmaster, is once again asking for volunteers to help at the 9th Annual Iron Hill Criterium being held in West Chester on Saturday, July 6th. For further information and to register as a volunteer, please visit the web site below. Weekly Event Kayaking Group paddles on Marsh Creek Lake every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm, weather permitting. Full moon paddles and trips to other lakes and flat water rivers throughout the summer are also organized. Paddling is social with all levels of skills welcome. If you would like to be notified about planned paddles and not already on the notification list, send an to Ian Plane at lizianp@gmail.com to begin receiving updates on planned paddles 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 Skipjack Bike Tour Saturday, September 7th, :00 a.m. 4 p.m. 15 Mile, 30 Mile, 60 & 100 Mile Rides Location: Deal Island Harbor From Princess Anne, MD T Shirts for All Riders, Rest Stops, EMS Available, Sag Wagon & of course the unforgettable Brownies. Registration: $30 pre registration before Aug. 31st - $40 after Aug. 25th Register on line at: 4

5 July 2 No Concert Held 4th of July Holiday July 9 Brother Joscephus Manatawny Creek Ramblers July 16 Buffalo Killers Graham Alexander July 23 Eric Steckel Brian Flanagan BVSA HAPPY 6:00 BRICKSIDE July 30 Incendio Trevor Gordon Hall August 6 Family Night! School of Rock Robbie Schaefer August 13 Folk Fest Preview! Ryan Tennis & The Clubhouse Band Frank Fairfield Del Barber John Francis August 20 - The Toy Hearts Baskery August 27 Finale! Fireworks to Follow! Entrain Playing 7-8:30pm! Bring your chairs, picnic baskets and beverages (BYOB allowed) and be sure to look for your BVSA Friends! West Whiteland Township s FRIENDS of the PARK Present July 7 The Independence Day Celebration Chester County Concert Band 3 Shades of Blue & Fireworks Program (9:30 PM) July 21 Forty Niners Aug. 4 The Bulldogs Aug. 18 Janis Nowlan* (no rain date) Aug. 25 Chico s Vibe Rain Dates are the following Sunday (same time) See you at the Gazebo! Albert C. Miller Memorial Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton, PA Concerts begin at 6:30 PM Please check the Township website for more details closer to the season at 5

6 Day trip to St. Michael's Island Saturday July 12 Grab your bikes and take a 7-10 minute ferry ride from Oxford, MD to Bellevue, MD and bike 7 miles to the crab claw in St. Michael's for lunch. Overnighters can book a room at See the menu at and ferry schedule at Kim Cooke at shryockcooke1@juno.com 4 lunch reservation. The ferry runs every mins and accommodates bikes/cars/people. It is a picturesque little shore town and several of us stayed overnight at Lowe's last year (and the year before) and will do so again this year. BVSA Pool Party Saturday July 27th - 1 pm to 7 pm Rain Date: July 28th 1593 Winfield Drive Downingtown Join your BVSA friends for a cold beverage, hot dog, and a refreshing dip in the pool. Our good friend Pam Terry has, once again, generously offered up her yard for our group. BVSA will provide the burgers, dogs, beer, wine, soda and water. You provide your own chair, sunscreen and a side to share. Folks with last names starting A-K please bring a desert, those with L-Z please bring something other than desert. Cost is $10 per person. Please follow signs directing you down the lane just north of Winfield Dr to park in the rear yard. Please do not park along Winfield Dr. Those wishing to serve on the set-up and clean-up crews should contact Pat Jones patjones7890@yahoo.com 6

7 Phillies Red goes Green Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Phillies vs. Braves Game time is 1:35 pm All EPSC volunteers must be at the Citizen's Bank Park by 1:00 pm Contact: Terry Fite or t ite101@yahoo.com This year will be the fifth year in a row EPSC will be organizing a volunteer team supporting the Philadelphia Phillies "Red Goes Green" initiative. Be part of this very special and FUN event! Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council and our 35 member ski clubs will be recognized in a pre-game announcement that afternoon. The Philadelphia Phillies ask organizations in the area to form "Red Goes Green" teams (maximum 100 people on a team) to help in their recycling efforts by collecting recyclable plastic and aluminum bottles during Phillies home games. Only one "Red Goes Green" team is assigned to each game. Each EPSC volunteer will need to check in at the Staff & Media Entrance on Darien Street by 1:00 pm. All EPSC volunteers must be on the final list submitted in mid-august or they will NOT be permitted into the ballpark as volunteers. Volunteers should wear comfortable, appropriate clothing. Jeans and sneakers are permitted. For more information about "Red Goes Green", take a look at their website: philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/ phi/community/ red_goes_green.jsp Your club members can also learn about this event on the EPSC website: Upon arrival, each volunteer will receive the following: * Green "Red Goes Green" apron which must be worn at all times. Aprons must be returned to the Phillies or EPSC will be charged $10 for each missing apron. * Wristband with the game date to serve as your admission into Citizens Bank Park. * A meal coupon. * Clear trash bags and rubber gloves. * Map of the Main Concourse. Please be aware volunteers are NOT permitted to do the following: * Ask for autographs from any player on either team. * Attempt to catch foul balls. * Interfere with the game in progress. * Attempt to acquire any giveaway or promotional item that may be given to fans at the game. Volunteers between the ages of 8 and 16 are required to have one adult volunteer for every three children participating. IMPORTANT The Phillies can only give us 10 complimentary parking vouchers. We ask that you carpool with others in your area. Parking passes will permit you to park in the Naval Hospital Lot, which is located on Pattison Ave. between Broad and 20th Sts. next to the NovaCare facility. You may walk to Citizens Bank Park from this lot or take the shuttle that is available. Passes will be mailed to you in advance of the game. There are also parking lots nearer the stadium that charge for the day. All volunteers must be able to stand the entire game and be able to walk up and down the steps between sections to collect recyclable plastic and aluminum bottles until the 7th inning. 7

8 Trip to 1000 Islands August 24 August 31st, 2013 Experience the beauty of the Thousand Islands Region at the Riverbay Adventure Inn, located in scenic Chippewa Bay, NY We will have the entire resort for BVSA members!!! Check it out!! TRIP IS SOLD OUT CALL TO BE ADDED TO WAIT LIST Saturday to Saturday, Cottages are adjacent to beautiful Chippewa Bay. Only 9 cottages, so book early!!! (2) cottages have 1 bedroom, bath & kitchen. These are $400/week. The other cabins have 2-3 bedrooms, bath & kitchen. Cost for these is $300 per bedroom. Some bedrooms have more than 1 bed (i.e. bunk) split/share if you wish. Each cottage has a bath, fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, internet access, grill & picnic table. You must bring your own linens. There is a lot to do besides kayak! Bring your own kayak or bikes. Great trails along the St. Lawrence River on US and Canadian sides (must have passport). If you have your own, there is no cost, we are on the water and can kayak any time. Bike any time! *Resort permits your well behaved pet for an additional $40/week. See website for pet policy! List of what we can do while on this fantastic trip!! Activities are ala carte but I will have sign up sheets to get group rates! Guided tour around the bay and to one of the islands is $20 for those with kayaks, $30 if renting one. Sam's boat cruise of the Islands Two Nation Tour- drop off at Boldts Castle and Boldts Yacht House. All day cruise. A must see for the history of the area and well worth the trip! The Castle is amazing! Singers Castle just opened in the last two years and you can take cruises to it from Sam s Cruise or the Resort said they could take us over to it since it is across from were we are staying or we can rent boats over to it. Some had been interested it going one night to the Drive in Movie!!! Remember those days!!! Great Fun! The biking trails along the St Lawrence river, one in USA and the other across the river in Canada, must have a passport. You can get one for $30.00 for Canada and Mexico and Caribbean's only, not a national one. But you must have one to go to Canada. They will not let you in without one! There is the old fort in Canada were the British shot at the US when they crossed the river. A worthwhile tour, and they have the solders in uniform there acting out. Still in the original state as the 1800 s, Fort Henry is the name of it - will get more info on it. Been there 2 times! The resort also rents pontoon boats, paddle boats, Please call or me if you would like to join in on the fun! Anita L. Gordon-Palmer 1 Kauffman Road Cochranville, PA agordon50@frontiernet.net 8 BVSA Cancellation Policy: there will be a $75 cancellation fee for any cancellation received prior to 30 days of departure date or prior to the trip commitment date, whichever comes firs. No refunds will be made after 30 days prior to the departure date or after the trip commitment date, whichever comes first, unless the trip is resold. If the space is resold, all monies, less a $75 cancellation fee will be refunded. The trip commitment date is defined as the date the club has to commit to the trip. Trip provider cancellation policies supersede BVSA trip cancellation policy.

9 Beaver Creek/Vail, CO! Sunday February 2 Sunday February 9, 2014 $ per person LIMITED TO 32 people!! Goes on sale at the BVSA Pool party 7/27/13 Trip includes: Round trip air between PHL & DEN and all ground transportation 7 nights at deluxe Arrowhead Village Condos within walking distance of a ski lift! 5-day lift pass (6 th day for $50) valid at Beaver Creek & Vail Kick-off party and Welcome reception Deposit Schedule: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF BVSA! Initial deposit $500 due at sign-up Second deposit $500 due Sept. 4, 2013 Final deposit $380 due Nov. 6, 2013 Cancellation Fees: OPTIONAL TRIP INSURANCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Prior to Oct. 3, 2103 $ fee Oct. 4, 2013 Dec. 13, 2013 up to $ fee After Dec. 14, 2013 up to full forfeiture After Jan. 27, 2013 full forfeiture CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations MUST be RECEIVED IN WRITING and ed to both Barbara & Jeff. Refund amounts will depend upon: a) name change fee of up to $300, b) airline and lodging fees in place at the time of cancellation, and c) whether the trip is re-sold. Barbara Siegel Barbee1012@gmail.com Jeff Klein jklein4907@aol.com Payment: Make checks payable to: BVSA Mail your check to: Barbara Siegel, P.O. Box 233, Unionville, Pa

10 Tahoe! Sunday February 23 Saturday March 1, 2014 $ per person 30 spots!! Goes on sale at the BVSA Pool party 7/27/13 Trip includes: Round trip air between PHL & Sacramento and all ground transportation 6 nights at The Montbleu deluxe Hotel & Casino 5 days lift passes Heavenly, Kirkwood, North Star, Squaw w/transportation Kick-off party / Trip party Deposit Schedule: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF BVSA! Initial deposit $500 due at sign-up Second deposit $500 due Sept. 4, 2013 Final deposit $150 due Nov. 6, 2013 Cancellation Fees: OPTIONAL TRIP INSURANCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Prior to Oct. 31, 2103 $ fee Nov. 1, 2013 Nov. 30, 2013 up to $ fee Dec. 1, Dec. 23, 2013 up to $ fee After Dec. 23, 2013 up to full forfeiture CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations MUST be RECEIVED IN WRITING and ed to both Jeff & Terry. Refund amounts will depend upon a) whether the trip is re-sold, b) airline and lodging fees in place at the time of cancellation, and if name change required, additional fee of up to $300. CONTACT: Jeff Lucas jlucas1313b@aol.com Terry Fite tfite101@yahoo.com Payment: Make checks payable to: BVSA Mail your check to: Terry Fite 305 N Snowdon Ct. Exton PA

11 KOPSC/BVSA Flotilla Day - June 1, 2013 The weather was sunny and hot. We arrived early so that we were able to unload our vehicles and secure our spot. As we were carting stuff down to our spot, additional help came to set up the area. Ian P., Terry F. and Dan the Man helped out and the set up was complete. We had the model sailboat club share our spot and it was enjoyable to see the entire small sail boats race against each other with a talking time clock. We knew that it was going to be a good day as our crowd began to show up and take over the spot. Al K. wanted to help out by helping to sign people in and then Barb C. showed up and assisted in the process. Throughout the day, there was a breeze which made it enjoyable to sit and look at the boats on the lake. Dave M started to cook the hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Joyce M. and Suzanne B were making sure that people were happy. Jack and Sue S. and Mark R. relieved Dave with cooking on the grill and other people decided to step up with the cooking duties throughout the day. Terry M. provided the tunes via his MP3 player. There were plenty of appetizers, side dishes and desserts on the tables. By this time, we had a small flotilla with kayaks, sail boats, canoes, row boats and a wind surfer. The winds cause waves on the lake and there were times when the lake was smooth. As the crowd grew larger, we started to play volleyball. It was a challenge at first to get people to play because they were enjoying the food and all of the activity going on in the lake and among them. Eventually as people were full from eating and drinking, we got some games under our belts. We also got some laughs from shots that were hit across the net and into it. After playing a few games of volleyball, the attention shifted to the water balloon toss. Since it was hot, the water felt good when the balloons popped and the folks laughed at it. Since Dave M. got Suzanne M. with a balloon, Suzanne was determined to return the favor to Dave. There was also the Oreo cookie eating contest as a few folks lined up in a row in chairs and put the cookie on the side of their noses, some folks laughed as the cookies fell off the participants faces while trying to rely on their faces to get the cooking into their mouths. By the end of the day, we ended up with a total of 110 people. By the time the event was officially over at 6PM, there were still 30 people in a group enjoying the sights around them and on the lake. This was certainly a joint club effort with participation assisting in helping out with chores. Special thanks go out to the following people who volunteered their time to help out with this event. Joyce Molinaro for getting the ice, drinks, relish trays and hamburger fixings, and also helping to make sure that everything was organized. Suzanne Monteleone for getting the balloons and helping out where we needed it and Mark Rybas for his assistance in cooking on the grill, etc. Al Keffer, Barb Cropper and Terry Fite with helping to sign people in. Phil Shiner, Jeff Klein, Steve Schmidt and Rick Cornejo for helping out with cooking on the grill and Barb Siegel for being the photographer. Also, our thanks goes out to those from both clubs who helped us clean up the site and took stuff out to help load the vehicles. Until next time, Dave Mertz, Joyce Molinaro, Suzanne Moneleone and Mark Rybas Photos by Barbara Siegel 11

12 Attention Current Club Members: JUNE IS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME FOR ! We will be accepting membership renewals for the membership year beginning tomorrow, June 15, IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR EARLY SKI TRIP SIGN UPS, YOU MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER. If you are a current member, your membership expires on October 31, you have until November 15th to renew your membership. For anyone who is a non member, you will have to purchase a membership first before you can sign up for a ski trip. You can send in your membership renewals to the club address; BVSA, P.O. Box 549, Downingtown, PA 19335, you may use the attached renewal application if you have any contact changes, but if you want to save time and be processed quicker, you may visit to update your changes and pay online (online payments are subject to a 3% convenience charge) OR feel free to send you renewals and checks to the following address. Barb Cropper 533 Summit House West Chester, PA Please remember to make your checks payable to BVSA and NOTE IN THE SUBJECT LINE THAT IT IS FOR MEMBERSHIP. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Barb@AnsteyTeam.com<mailto:Barb@AnsteyTeam.com> DON T DELAY-RENEW TODAY! The Spotlight - Volunteer Recognition As a member of the Christiana Lions Club for the past five years, Anita Palmer Gordon decided that SABVI was an ideal place to volunteer. She s been at SABVI for about six months working on community outreach by phoning municipalities and senior living facilities listed on a spreadsheet from her home. She then transitioned to her current volunteer project based at the SABVI-Lancaster location. She s busy phoning the rehabilitation department s clients and inquiring about their current goals or needs for SABVI services. Through these phone conversations, Anita discovered that she is continually impressed by SABVI clients. She recently met one of the employees from the Lancaster Industrial Division in person after she left him a phone message. She said she admired him because he hasn t let his disability hold him back or overwhelm him. Anita explains that although she has found being a Lion and volunteering for SABVI rewarding, both are also important to her on a deeper personal level. Her eighteen year old grandson has a rare disease causing vision and hearing loss. In addition, she was told by her eye doctor that she is a candidate for Glaucoma and Age Related Macular Degeneration and has cataracts. Anita recommends to anyone who is interested in volunteering to choose SABVI because of the friendly staff and very worthy cause. We thank Anita for her work as a Lion and as a SABVI volunteer. If you have not yet received a phone call from Anita, please thank her when you do! This article was taken from the Magnifier, a quarterly paper from SABVI, Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired. 12

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14 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 BVSA General Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 4th Come Join Us!! Open House - New Members!!! SKIING - CAMPING - HAPPY HOURS KAYAKING - POOL PARTIES - HIKING EXOTIC TRIPS - SAILING - BIKING - RAFTING Photos by Kathryn McKnight and Susan Risbon 14