7TH ANNUAL CENTRAL PA SKI EXPO

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1 OCTOBER TH ANNUAL CENTRAL PA SKI EXPO When: Wednesday, October 18, :00PM-9:00PM Where: Highlands of Donegal Golf Course 650 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy PA Cost: Free To LSC Members ($5 for Non-Members) Info: Jon Doman (717) Get the latest info and newest offerings from numerous resorts firsthand, mingle with fellow skiers and riders, and get ready for another great ski season! Also, you can join LSC or renew your membership at the door. Expo sponsored by Lancaster Ski Club and Susquehanna Ski & Snowboard Club. FEATURING: Door Prizes, DJ, Mountain Reps, Tour Operators, LSC Trip Displays, Peddler Items, Light Appetizers, & Cash Bar. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS HAPPY HOURS (6PM) 10/6 - Appalachian Brewing Lititz 10/13 - Fireside Strasburg 10/20 - McCleary s Public Marietta 10/27 - Scooter s Restaurant & Lititz 11/3 - Columbia Kettle Columbia SKI CLUB MEETINGS/EVENTS 10/18 - Central PA Ski Expo 11/4 - Full Moon Wolf Sanctuary Of PA In Lititz 11/16 - Membership Loxley s 12/1 - LSC Holiday The Pressroom 1/18 - Membership 1/28 - Club Race & Family Ski Ski Roundtop SKI CLUB TRIPS /12-1/22 Andorra & Barcelona 2/2-2/4 Gore Mountain, NY 2/10-2/17 Lake Tahoe, CA 2/23-2/25 Killington, VT 2/28-3/4 Utah Adventure, UT Day Bus Trips: 1/26 Elk Mountain, PA 2/11 Blue Knob, PA 3/9 Seven Springs, PA Drive-Up/Carpool Trips: 2/7-2/9 Windham Mountain, NY 2/21 Jack Frost/Big Boulder, PA 2/27 Whitetail, PA Page 1

2 The Prez Sez: The more things change, the more they stay the same. As time goes by, we seem to have new tragedies almost daily, seemingly one after another. We have had hurricane after hurricane and the latest mass shooting, this one in Las Vegas, is very sobering. Life can be crazy busy at times and we all need to take a breath and be thankful for what we have in our lives; for who we have in our lives; and for the future that we can have. If you are able to, do something - whatever you can, to help others. With all of us doing our part, we can make the world a better place. Speaking of better places, our ski season is barreling down on us faster than you may realize. As you read this, ski and board shops are opening and it is snowing out west. By now you should be making payments on your LSC club trip that is, believe it or not, right around the corner. If you are hesitating on registering, you may be sorry because there is a good chance that trip you wanted to go on is going to be sold out. As usual, Jon and the trip committee have compiled an impressive slate of trips that is strong on value and I m sure will be overwhelming with fun. Sign up soon so you don t miss out!! We have made an adjustment to the date of our next membership meeting which is also the Central PA Ski Expo. This event will now be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Donegal Heights in Mount Joy. This change was necessary due to scheduling conflicts with the mountains representatives who have many events they are attempting to juggle during this busy time of year. I hope you can make it out to peruse the displays and maybe even win some raffle prizes. Now is your chance to get in shape for the upcoming ski and board season. Its time to get off the couch, take a walk, go for a bike ride, or just get your food intake under some type of control. With the help of a free phone app, I actually started doing this about a month ago and I am surprised at both the results that I have seen and the mountain of food that I must have been consuming. Some simple awareness, and self control, can do wonders for your BMI. I hope to see you all soon and its time to think snow! Patrick Lever LSC President ptlever@comcast.net (717) Follow us on Facebook under Lancaster Ski Club LSC Board of Directors President: Patrick Lever ptlever@comcast.net Vice-President: Chris Lapes chris.lapes@gmail.com Treasurer: Brian Leatherman bcleatherman@gmail.com Secretary: Roger Brubaker rbrubaker@wilcoelectric.com Membership Chair: Kris Miller kmdoman@live.com Flyer Chair: Jason Frederick jayandjason@gmail.com Trip Chair: Jon Doman jkdoman@aol.com Social Chair: Devera Kazmerski devykaz@aol.com Past President: Gee Kalasky gkalasky@gmail.com Join us on Meetup Search Lancaster Ski Club LSC Committee Chairs Programs: Don Benninger dhbenninger@verizon.net Web Master: Jim O Brien jtob1@comcast.net Peddler: Maynard Bacon ambaconiii@yahoo.com Public Relations: Jay Mast jayandjason@gmail.com EPSC Rep: Jon Doman jkdoman@aol.com Race Coordinator: Roger Brubaker rbrubaker@wilcoelectric.com Special Olympics: Vic Martell vmartell@comcast.net About the Newsletter: Visit our website for the web newsletter, to download application forms, and for more information on all trips and social activities. The print version will be mailed to all members every other month beginning May, 2013; however, the web newsletter will be updated monthly on our website. If you have any suggestions regarding the newsletter, please contact Jason Frederick at jayandjason@gmail.com. And don t forget to check out LSC on Facebook and Meetup! Also, watch your for our weekly Eblasts! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (FOR THE FIRST TIME!!) Joanne Fatta Candace Boyd Karen Urniezus Cheryl Jones Lance Wilson Teri McGilis Greg Luscher Upon joining the club, please visit the LSC Peddler. Simply redeem your coupon at one of the regular club meetings to receive your complimentary gift. LSC membership runs from March 1 through April 30 of the following year. If you changed your mailing and/or address, please send your new information to: Kris Miller / Membership Chair, so you can continue to receive the flyer & update s: kmdoman@live.com. LSC MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Tuesday October 24, :00PM Host: Chris Lapes Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 781 Harrisburg Avenue Lancaster, PA (717) chris.lapes@gmail.com Board meetings are open to all LSC club members. Please contact the board president to let them know you are planning to attend. Page 2

3 FULL MOON TOUR AT WOLF SANCTUARY OF PA November 4, :30-10:00 pm Cost - $20 per person Join LSC for a fun-filled evening at the Wolf Sanctuary, 465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz, PA on Saturday Nov 4th. LSC will meet promptly at 7pm right inside the entrance of the sanctuary, where we will congregate before beginning our tour. Members and their families are welcome to attend and join us. You will be responsible for the purchase of your own ticket/tickets either in advance or at the event, not through the LSC or me. I am asking, however, that you contact me if you are interested in attending so we can get an idea of who all will be joining our group. Facts about the Full-Moon Tour as written by management are as follows: Our full moon tours are a bit different. The event features a roaring bonfire (weather permitting), live entertainment, and self-guided tours. Guides are stationed at each pack throughout the event to provide information on the wolves at the sanctuary as well as facts and information about wolf conservation and biology. You may bring a blanket, flashlight, chair, non-alcoholic beverages, maybe some hot dogs, and marshmallows for roasting - please bring your own stick. Water and coffee are provided in the gift shop through the generosity of our volunteer staff. What not to bring: no pets, no alcohol, no photography lenses over 5 in length, and no tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks. Sometimes we just sit around and talk, other times we have entertainment. We always have fun and it s always about the wolves! The tour is held rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. PLEASE wear good walking shoes, as there is limited light availability and you will be walking on uneven ground. Please be mindful to avoid shining lights directly towards the wolves. Again, please RSVP if you are interested in attending. Hope to see you at the Wolf Sanctuary! Devera Kazmerski, Social Chairperson devykaz@aol.com or (717) September Membership Meeting Recap The Pressroom in downtown Lancaster provided some good appetizers for our Social Hour. Posters for the various trips this coming season were on display for trip sign-up. The highlight of the evening was the program, featuring six members of the Wounded Warrior Patrol. They provided an excellent presentation of the fine work they do for our wounded veterans and their families, with a focus on snow sports. A check for a charitable donation of $3,000 was presented to them in support of their fine work. Also, another check for a donation of $3,000 was presented to Phil Klemmer, representing the Special Olympics of Lancaster County, in support of their work with the local Special Olympian skiers. All of this was made possible by the proceeds from our annual benefit auction. Don Benninger, Programs Chair dhbenninger@verizon.net or (717) Page 3

4 Trip Committee Update Thanks to everyone that has signed up to date for a trip. Our trip to Lake Tahoe February 10-17, 2018 still has some seats available. Checkout the website for trip details. Contact Devera Kazmerski with any questions and or to sign up at devykaz@aol.com Our trip to the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa February 28 March 4, 2018 still has room available for a great extended weekend of relaxation and or skiing/ boarding. Don t forget you have an opportunity to swim and/or go scuba diving in a Geo Thermal Crater. Once inside, you can go swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, enjoy a therapeutic soak, or even take a paddleboard yoga class. The Crater is the only warm water scuba diving destination in the continental US and attracts many diving enthusiasts and those wishing to get certified in a comfortable environment. You do not have to get wet to have a one-of-a-kind experience inside The Crater. Many guests just enjoy the self-guided Crater tour, the history, geology, and archeology of this unique natural phenomenon. Please contact Jon Doman with any questions and/or to sign up at jkdoman@aol.com The Andorra/ Barcelona, Spain trip January 12-22, 2018 has a few seats available. This is a 10-day trip that includes a 2-night extension in Barcelona, Spain. Stefanie has pricing available for skiers/boarders as well as those that would just like to do some great touring in Europe. Note: All checks for the Andorra trip need to be made payable to the Merck Ski Association along with your signed trip application and a copy of your passport. Now is the time to sign up as this trip will need to release both lodging and air seats by October 20, Please contact Stefanie Stoyanov with any questions and or to sign up at stefanie.stoyanov@merck.com Our weekend trips are now available to sign up. We are going to Gore Mt. Feb.2-4, 2018 and Killington Feb.23-25, Please contact the appropriate trip leader to get on board. Our bus day trips are to Elk Mountain on Friday, January 26, 2018, Blue Knob on Sunday, February 11, 2018 and Seven Springs on Friday, March 9, We will have pricing available for these day trips at the Central PA Ski/Boarding Expo on Wednesday October 18, The skiing/boarding continues to roll on with a few drive-up/carpool trips: Wed.-Fri. February 7-9, 2018 to Windham Mountain Day drive-up/carpool trips to Jack Frost/Big Boulder Wednesday Feb.21, 2018, Whitetail on Tuesday Feb.27, 2018 and don t forget about the annual LSC Race/Family Ski Day at Round Top on Sunday January 28, Have you thought about being a trip leader but not sure on what all is involved on leading a trip. Well!! We have a solution for you. We are looking for those that would be willing to Shadow a trip leader on either a weekend or day trip. This is a great way to get started on learning the ins and outs of running a trip. New trip leaders are always needed. Please contact Jon Doman on shadowing a trip leader. If you have any questions concerning the trips, trip application or sign up policy, please contact me directly. Jon Doman, Trip Chairperson jkdoman@aol.com or (717) $ BACON BUCKS Use This Coupon For 25% Off Any On-Hand LSC Merchandise! See Maynard Bacon For Details! ambaconiii@yahoo.com $ Page 4

5 Moondancer Folk Festival Recap Approximately twenty (20) LSC Members attended the 1st ever Moon Dancer Winery event held on Sunday September 10th! It was a gorgeous 80 degree day! Many members brought items for a Pot-Luck lunch and we had ourselves quite a Feast, while enjoying seven (7) bands throughout the day, massages, craft vendors, and their famous Wood-Fired Pizzas. Moon Dancer s wines, beers, and Mango & Watermelon Slushies were very refreshing as we lounged around eating, drinking, and enjoying the Wonderful tunes & the camaraderie!! Thank You to all who came out and made this event so enjoyable! See Ya next time! Devera Kazmerski, Social Chairperson devykaz@aol.com or (717) Page 5

6 ENJOY A LONG WEEKEND ADVENTURE IN UTAH With an Opportunity to go Scuba-Diving!! Yes-Scuba-Diving When? Wed. February 28 through Sun. March 4, 2018 How Much? Price is: *$ pp/dbl. occupancy Trip includes: Roundtrip bus transportation Lancaster to BWI and SLC Airport to the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, Roundtrip Air on Southwest Airlines (No Baggage Fees), 4 nights lodging at the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, Baggage Handling, Daily Breakfast, & Welcome Reception! Lodging is at a 4 star hotel and villa property and offers a Full Service Spa & Wellness Center, indoor-outdoor pool, hot tubs, 2 restaurants, a bar and bakery all on site. Sports recreational activities available: *Skiing/ Boarding, Scuba- Diving/Swimming in a Geo-Thermal Crater, snowmobiling, ice castles, ice skating, snowshoeing, horseback riding, sleigh rides, Cross-Country Skiing, tubing and bowling. *Add $250pp for 3 days skiing/boarding with one day skiing/boarding each at Sundance and Park City and one day of skiing at Deer Valley with roundtrip transportation included from the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa. Mountains Set against Utah s 12,000-foot Mount Timpanogos, Sundance Mountain features 42 runs for skiers/ boarders to explore; over 450 acres of terrain suitable for any skill level. 35% Beginner, 45% Intermediate & 20% Advanced/Expert. Park City is the largest ski area in the US with over 7,300 acres, 300+ trails, 9% Beginner, 51% Intermediate & 40% Expert for skiers/boarders to enjoy. Deer Valley offers 101 skier-only trails over 2026 acres with 27%Beginner, 41%Intermediate & 32% Advanced/ Expert. Enjoy this long weekend Western adventure/get away. Indulge in a 4 Star Spa Resort that also offers you an opportunity to Scuba- Dive and or Swim in a Geo-Thermal Crater. WOW! Please sign up early as this trip is sure to sellout. Only 44 seats are available for this Extraordinary Utah Adventure/ Get Away. Please contact Jon Doman, Trip Leader, with any questions or jkdoman@aol.com Payment Schedule $200 Initial Deposit $400 Due By Sept.29, 2017 $400 Due By Oct.27, 2017 Bal. Due By Dec.8, 2017 Cancellation Policy $100 Fee prior to Sept.28, 2017 $300 Fee Sept.29, Oct.26, 2017 $500 Fee Oct.27, Dec.7, 2017 NO REFUND after Dec.8, 2017 Trip insurance is recommended on all trips and is available upon request. Any fuel surcharges, taxes, and/or supplements added after the initial pricing of trip at sign-up, are sole responsibility of trip participant. Please read and sign the sign-up policy before making your deposit. Make checks payable to: Lancaster Ski Club and mail to: Jon Doman, 260 Carmen Dr., Collegeville, PA Page 6

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8 Lake Tahoe Resort Feb 10-17, 2018 $1839 per person Double Occupancy $1764 per person Double Occupancy 65+ Trip includes: Roundtrip Airfare-Southwest Airlines from BWI to Lake Tahoe (no baggage fees on SW) 7 nights lodging at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel Suite with 2 queen size beds 5 of 6 Day Lift Ticket interchangeable at all 3 mountains All Bus Transfers, Taxes, and Tips Airport Shuttle to Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel Airport 42.3 miles from Lake Tahoe Day Trip to Northstar Ski Resort & Day Trip to Kirkwood Mountain Resort Pre-Trip & Mid-Week Party Hot Daily Breakfast Buffet Après Ski Reception including Light Appetizers and 2 drinks per person Nightly Atrium Happy Hour - 4:30-6:30pm-discounted alcoholic drinks & complimentary sodas. Mountain Features: Heavenly Ski Resort - (20% easiest/ 45% more difficult/ 35% most difficult) offers 3500 vertical, 4800 acres, 30 lifts including the Aerial Gondola. Lake Tahoe s largest ski area straddles California and Nevada. You can get on a lift in California and ski down into Nevada!! Northstar Ski Resort (13% easiest, 60% more difficult, 27% most difficult) offers 2280 vertical, 3170 aces, 22 lifts including 2 Gondolas. One of Lake Tahoe s premier four season, self-contained resorts. Kirkwood Mountain Resort (15% easiest, 50% more difficult, 20% most difficult) offers 200 vertical, 2300 acres, 15 lifts. This is a self-contained resort 33 miles south of South Lake Tahoe. Payment Schedule $400 Initial Deposit $500 Due By Sept.22, 2017 $500 Due By Nov.3, 2017 Bal.Due by Dec.29, 2017 Cancellation Policy $200 Fee Prior to Sept.22, 2017 $450 Fee Sept.23, Nov.2, 2017 $700 Fee Nov.3, Dec.28, 2017 NO REFUND after Dec.28, 2017 *Trip insurance is recommended on all trips and is available upon request.* Any fuel surcharges, taxes, and/or supplements added after the initial pricing of trip at sign-up, are sole responsibility of trip participant. Please read and sign the sign-up policy before making your deposit. Make checks payable to: Lancaster Ski Club and mail to: Devera M Kazmerski, 1401 Prospect Rd, Columbia PA Page 8

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11 LANCASTER SKI CLUB TRIP APPLICATION FORM Please PRINT all information and send this form along with your deposit (check made payable to the LANCASTER SKI CLUB) and a copy of your passport and/or drivers license (if air travel is involved) to the trip leader. (You may photocopy this form as many times as needed.) TRIP NAME CHECK # AMOUNT FULL NAME(S)(as on driver s license or passport) STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE (CELL) (HOME) NAME OF PERSON(S) YOU WISH TO ROOM WITH ROOM (CIRCLE ONE): SINGLE / DOUBLE / TRIPLE / QUAD # OF RENTALS # OF LESSONS EMERGENCY CONTACT: NAME: RELATIONSHIP PHONE (CELL) (HOME) STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE HEALTH INSURER PHONE POLICY # I/We, the Undersigned, have read, understand and will abide by all trip provisions and conditions as set forth in the official trip materials, the Trip Sign-Up Policy, the Release of Liability, the Trip Change Policy, the LSC By-laws and the LSC Constitution. SIGNATURE(S) DATE SIGNATURE(S) DATE TRIP SIGN-UP POLICY 1. ELIGIBILITY: A. Weekend and major trips are only open to LSC members unless otherwise designated by the Board of Directors ( BOD ). Day trips will be open to non-members 30 days after they are open to members. For the purposes of trip eligibility, a person is considered a member upon receipt of their membership application and dues. B. Trips are open to eligible Adult (21 and over) and Junior (18-21) members. Family members less than 18 years of age are eligible to participate on trips (unless the trip is designated as Adults only ), but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Grandchildren of eligible members under age 18 are included as family members. 2. CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENTS: A. Sign-up for all club trips must include a valid check (no cash) for the initial deposit and a completed application form. B. Trips will be filled as follows: Applications received by US Mail will have first priority and will be accepted in the order of postmark date, beginning with the opening date as announced in the LSC Steep and Deep publication. Applications postmarked prior to the opening date are invalid and will be returned. Hand-delivered applications will be recorded after postmarked ones of that same date, in the order that they are received. Metered, uncanceled and illegibly postmarked mail will be considered as postmarked the day before delivery. C. If there are more applications with the same postmark than available spaces, a lottery system will be utilized. Delayed mail received more than 7 days after the postmark date will not receive priority over other applications already received. D. The initial deposit amount and the schedule for the remaining payments will be stated in the official announcement for each trip. A $10.00 per week late fee applies for all payments not received or postmarked by the due date. E. Returned checks will subject applicant to a $25.00 penalty plus actual bank charges incurred by LSC. Further, the status of any participant whose check is returned will be determined to be unpaid until the original check and all related charges are satisfied. Actions to be taken as a result of the unpaid status of the participant will be at the discretion of the BOD on a case-by-case basis, as stated the LSC Bylaws. 3. CANCELLATIONS: A. If a trip participant cancels off a trip, it is the participant s responsibility, not the trip leader s, to find a replacement. The participant MUST contact the trip leader to give notification of their desire to cancel and get the names of those on the waiting list. B. The cancellation policy covering costs, penalty fees and refunds will be stated in the official announcement for each trip. C. LSC shall not be responsible for trip cancellations or delays due to events or conditions not within the control of LSC. In such an event, the trip chairperson and trip leader will make every effort to recovery any costs. To the extent that such costs are able to be recovered, appropriate refunds may be made to the trip participants at the discretion of the BOD. Optional travel insurance is available through various insurance companies. 4. ROOM REQUESTS: A. Room requests should be specified on the application form. Although every effort will be made to honor these requests, we cannot guarantee them due to lodging configurations. B. Trip Applicants are encouraged to sign up as a full unit. If the applicant does not have a full unit they must be willing to accept and pay for the best available rooming option as determined by the trip leader. 5. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By signing this trip application form the following stipulations apply. It is understood and accepted that skiing/boarding is an inherently dangerous sport with associated risks. All such risks are assumed, whether skiing/boarding or non-skiing. LSC, its Board of Directors or trip leaders shall not be held responsible for any claims, injuries, or losses of any kind as a result of participation in this trip or activity. 6. TRIP CHANGE POLICY: The Lancaster Ski Club reserves the right to make changes in trip details where such changes are in the best interest of the Lancaster Ski Club and the trip participants. Neither Lancaster Ski Club nor its representatives assume any obligation or responsibility for any matters not within their control. Any fuel surcharges/taxes and/or supplements added after the initial pricing of the trip at signup are the sole responsibility of the trip participant. 7. ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY: LSC and its members will strictly adhere to any and all Foreign Countries, U.S. Federal and state laws regarding the use of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs. As stated in the LSC constitution and by-laws, membership may be revoked by the Board of Directors for behavior not consistent with good sportsmanship or otherwise detrimental to the reputation of the Club. Updated 7/27/2016 Page 11

12 Friendly Reminder*: Pennsylvania drivers licenses, including the newly redesigned drivers licenses, are not compliant with the federal REAL ID Act. Pennsylvania was under an enforcement exception until October 10, 2017 which permitted use of PA driver s licenses for domestic airplane travel in spite of this non-compliance. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, Pennsylvania residents can expect a short grace period through January 21, 2018 to be able to use their drivers license for domestic airplane travel, but after this date, a valid US Passport will be required of Pennsylvanians for both domestic and international air travel. *Information valid as of newsletter publish date. Miller Optical Eyeglasses - Contact Lenses - Exams SKI CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE 15% Off ALL PRESCRIPTION LENSES, FRAMES, & CONTACT LENSES 845 Columbia Ave Lancaster PA (717) Willow Valley Lakes Dr Willow Street PA (717) Beyond the donations that LSC makes on behalf of the club, our local Special Olympics Ski Team welcomes any personal, private donations that club members may desire to make individually. Donations may be made out and then mailed to: Special Olympics Lancaster County PO Box 7442 Lancaster, PA To direct your donation to the ski program, please write Ski Team in the check memo. Page 12

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