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Raleigh Ski and Outing Club PO Box 10364 Raleigh, NC 27605 www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org CELEBRATING 49 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE!

Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Cycling JULY 3 Lake Benson Independence Day Fireworks 22 Jordan Lake Day Sail AUGUST 16 Jordan Lake Day Sail DECEMBER 6-13 Steamboat Ski/Race Camp SEPTEMBER 2015 5-20 New

1 Raleigh Ski and Outing Club PO Box Raleigh, NC CELEBRATING 49 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 49 ISSUE 6 JUNE 2014 RSOC CALENDAR ONGOING Thursdays Bike Ride (evenings) Sundays Bike Ride (mornings) JUNE 7 Lawn Games and Luncheon 14 Jordan Lake Day Sail James River Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Cycling JULY 3 Lake Benson Independence Day Fireworks 22 Jordan Lake Day Sail AUGUST 16 Jordan Lake Day Sail DECEMBER 6-13 Steamboat Ski/Race Camp SEPTEMBER New Zealand and Australia JUNE 10th MEETING REI 1751 Walnut Street, Cary (corner of Walnut Street and Buck Jones Road) ENTER THE STORE, GO RIGHT TO THE GLASSED-IN ROOM NEXT TO THE CANOE SECTION MEETING TIME: 7:00-8:45 p.m. The RSOC Board will meet Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Wild Wing Café, 7900 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh (in the section across the road from the Walmart complex). All members are welcome to attend this meeting. JUNE PROGRAM Ski VP Jim Bennett will roll out the ski trips. Join us and learn the full details of our trips so you can plan your ski season! The trips will again have a limited number of spaces and will fill up quickly; so, come out and sign up early. A Message from the Ski VP From time to time the question comes up about how to become a coordinator for an RSOC ski trip. Historically, coordinating RSOC Ski Trips has been awarded to the most experienced and active coordinators who are also skiers. Coordinating RSOC ski trips has also been regarded as a reward for service to the club. Ski trips can be some of the most demanding events to coordinate. Therefore, it is important to use our most experienced coordinators to run our ski trips. If you would like to coordinate an RSOC ski trip and you are an experienced overnight trips coordinator, a skier and you are currently active in planning and coordinating events for RSOC, then you are eligible to coordinate a weeklong ski trip. If you do not meet this criteria and you would still like to coordinate an RSOC ski trip then get active, plan and coordinate some activities. It's fun and very beneficial to RSOC. Jim Bennett, RSOC Ski VP

LAWN GAMES AND LUNCHEON Saturday, June 7 #LE1410 SIG N- UP DEADL I N E IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 SO, CONTACT THE COORDINATORS RIGHT AWAY TO LET THEM KNOW YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING!

Join in playing lawn games croquet, badminton, horseshoes, bocce and beanbag toss; enjoy summer refreshments mimosas, mint juleps, and other refreshing beverages; and feast on a summer luncheon with

2 LAWN GAMES AND LUNCHEON Saturday, June 7 #LE1410 SIG N- UP DEADL I N E IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 SO, CONTACT THE COORDINATORS RIGHT AWAY TO LET THEM KNOW YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING! Slow down the pace of life by spending a day playing traditional summer lawn games and relaxing with cool beverages and friends in a country setting in Durham. Join in playing lawn games croquet, badminton, horseshoes, bocce and beanbag toss; enjoy summer refreshments mimosas, mint juleps, and other refreshing beverages; and feast on a summer luncheon with the main fare provided, and you bringing a dish to share. Please telephone or the Coordinators if you need a flyer with more details and directions. Location: The Clemmensen home, 5714 Cheek Road, Durham Start time: 12:00 p.m. End time: 6:00 p.m. Cost member: $10.00 Cost non-member: $15.00 Event fee: Mail a check (payable to RSOC ) to: The Clemmensens, 5714 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704; or sign up online at Maximum attendees: 40 Coordinators: Frank and Shirley Clemmensen 919/ ; frankclem@frontier.com Have you thought about... all the benefits that being a member of the RSOC provides to you, including: Invitation to members-only events. Discounted member price on trips and outings Ability to participate in any trips offered by other Crescent Ski Council clubs Ski and snowboard on the Race Team RSOC sticker Club discounts with ski/snowboard vendors (i.e. Alpine Ski Center, National Ski Federation) JAMES RIVER CAMPING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, TUBING, HIKING and BIKING Friday-Sunday, June #AD1403 Join us for a relaxing, fun weekend camping at James River State Park in Gladstone, Virginia. The campground is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains only three hours (151 miles) from Raleigh. We have a group campsite reserved (group campsites have picnic tables, grills and access to bathhouses). Our group site only holds 42 people, so sign up early. The cost includes two nights of camping, and possibly firewood and some snacks. Canoes and Kayaks with shuttle are optional (and additional). Canoes $50, single kayaks $40. We are planning a six-mile trip on Saturday down the river. Please sign up with us for a canoe or kayak as early as possible to make sure one is available and no later than June 1. However, an early May signup is advised, as the park cannot guarantee later that a kayak or canoe will be available. The following weblink includes information on canoeing and kayaking, including a pdf link of a river map: Location: James River State Park, 104 Green Hill Drive, Gladstone, Virginia 24553; approximately a three-hour trip from Raleigh. Information on the park can be found at: telephone 434/ Start time: Friday afternoon/evening End time: Sunday afternoon/evening Cost: RSOC member $15.00; non-member $20.00 (with additional $40-$50 for kayak/canoe rental) Cancellation policy: There will be a $5 cancellation fee after June 1, but no refund after June 15 (unless you find someone to take your place). Coordinators: Ken Schuster 919/ kschoo2429@yahoo.com 2429 Trinity Farms Road, Raleigh, NC, Susan Nicholas 919/ SusanNicholas1000@hotmail.com 1705 Legendary Lane, Morrisville, NC Page 2 RSOC June 2014

Join your friends at Jordan Lake for a fun and relaxing day of sailing. Bring a picnic lunch, bring the kids and enjoy the beach at Vista Point for a relaxing day of sailing, paddling and socializing.

The club boats will be available starting about 11:00 a.m. If no one shows up by 1:00 p.m., the trip will be cancelled.

JORDAN LAKE DAY SAIL AND PADDLE Saturday, June 14 #BT1402 Location: Vista Point at Jordan Lake Directions: Take US 64 West toward Pittsboro.

Continue to the end of this road in the park. We will be at the beach area to the far left of the boat ramp

3 Join your friends at Jordan Lake for a fun and relaxing day of sailing. Bring a picnic lunch, bring the kids and enjoy the beach at Vista Point for a relaxing day of sailing, paddling and socializing. This is the perfect event for our new members to make new acquaintances or members to bring a guest that might be interested in joining RSOC. It is also a great event to spend time with your kids. No experience is necessary and instruction will be available for newcomers to these sports. The only cost for this trip is the $6 State Park entrance fee. Please sign up in advance. This is a change from the past. If we do not have at least five to six people signed up by Friday, June 13, that are able to help with unloading and loading the boats, the trip will be cancelled. The club boats will be available starting about 11:00 a.m. If no one shows up by 1:00 p.m., the trip will be cancelled. If you are a sailboat owner and would like to share your boat with other club members, please come out and help make the day even more fun. JORDAN LAKE DAY SAIL AND PADDLE Saturday, June 14 #BT1402 Location: Vista Point at Jordan Lake Directions: Take US 64 West toward Pittsboro. Cross over the lake and continue west until you reach Pea Ridge Road (first signal light after crossing the lake). Turn left at Pea Ridge Road. Pea Ridge Road will end at the Vista Point park area. Continue to the end of this road in the park. We will be at the beach area to the far left of the boat ramps. Start time: 11:00 a.m. End time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting time: 11:00 a.m. Event fee: None, except for $6 park entrance fee Cost member: None Cost non-member: None Maximum attendees: 40 Guests (per member) allowed: 2 Coordinator: Jim Bennett 919/ jben@mindspring.com SCENES FROM POPS IN THE PARK CONCERT (May 17) & DURHAM BULLS (May 31) DURHAM BULLS 22 RSOC friends had a great time at the May 31 game when the Bulls beat the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 10-0! POPS IN THE PARK CONCERT RSOC had an impressive group at Trinity Park in Durham to support Liz Sheely (Godkin) [right], who is a violinist for the Durham Symphony. Many thanks to Alicen Cisco for providing the photos. RSOC June 2014 Page 3

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS AT LAKE BENSON IN GARNER Thursday, July 3 #LE1411 Let s meet at Target in Garner and carpool to the park.

com CRESCENT SKI COUNCIL SPRING CONVENTION WRAP-UP April 24-27 27 RSOC had 22 members enjoy beautiful spring weather at the CSC Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach at the Kingston Plantation.

We re very proud to have had several award winners in the Bea ch Ol ympic competition (in which RSOC came in second place overall).

4 INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS AT LAKE BENSON IN GARNER Thursday, July 3 #LE1411 Let s meet at Target in Garner and carpool to the park. Bring lawn chairs and picnic items all you need for a picnic (your food, cups, plates, napkins). Nothing is supplied. Don t forget your beverage of choice. Sign up at the monthly RSOC meeting or e- mail the Coordinator. Location: For carpooling: Target, 2700 Timber Drive off Highway 70, Garner. For fireworks: Lake Benson, Buffaloe Road, Garner Start time: 5:00 p.m. for carpooling End time: after fireworks; around 10:30 p.m. Cost member/nonmber: Free Coordinator: Alicen Cisco ACisco5@aol.com CRESCENT SKI COUNCIL SPRING CONVENTION WRAP-UP April RSOC had 22 members enjoy beautiful spring weather at the CSC Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach at the Kingston Plantation. They enjoyed goodspirited competition at the Beach Olympics, and excellent dance parties on Friday and Saturday. We re very proud to have had several award winners in the Bea ch Ol ympic competition (in which RSOC came in second place overall). So, congratulations to our Beach Olympics award winners: Charlie Kincaid, Third, Men s Mini Golf; Charlene Flahiff, Third, Women s Beach Run; Charlie Kincaid, First, Men s Beach Run; Frank Clemmensen and R i c h M i tc he l l, Fi rs t, Horseshoes; Ron Scott and Jason Haig (Charlotte Ski Club), Second, Ladderball; Tom Garrett, Shirley Clemmensen and Al Scott (Atlanta Ski Club) First, Impossible Ski Race. WEEKLY BIKE RIDES IN THE TRIANGLE Thursdays Sundays #AD0905 #AD0906 Join your fellow club members for biking on various trails and roads in the Triangle. This is a group ride for the casual cyclist, and is a great way to stay in shape. Contact the Coordinators to have your name added to the contact list to receive weekly updates on the cycling route and time which will vary from week to week. We ride approximately two hours, and the goal is to ride each Thursday and Sunday. The rides are usually followed up with some much needed refreshments and food at a local dining establishment. Location: We will ride a different route each Thursday and Sunday. Please the Coordinators and get on the e- mail list for ride/route information. Event Fee: No fee; but, please let the coordinator know in advance if you plan to attend. THURSDAYS -- Meeting time: 5:30 p.m. Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919/ psantrock@smeinc.com SUNDAYS -- Meeting time: Varies based on route and weather Coordinators: Ernie Braasch ernie.braasch@gmail.com Mary Ann Norwood norwooma@gmail.com ICELAND The Land of Fire and Ice August 29 September 6, 2014 #EX1402 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED RSOC DIRECTORY It s easy to get in touch with RSOC members through the RSOC member directory which can be accessed through the RSOC website ( First, login; then click on Members Only in the left column; and scroll to the bottom of the next page where the link to the directory can be found. Page 4 RSOC June 2014

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NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA Queenstown, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney September 5-20, 2015 #SK1503 If you were not able to go on the 2006 trip to New Zealand and Australia, then this is an opportunity you

Queenstown, New Zealand, is the action capital of New Zealand with skiing at four ski field locations, bungey jumping and the Shotover Jet, just to name a few things to do.

There will also be the possibility of a trip extension, either before or after depending on flight connections, to either Cairns or maybe even Tahiti.

6 NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA Queenstown, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney September 5-20, 2015 #SK1503 If you were not able to go on the 2006 trip to New Zealand and Australia, then this is an opportunity you may not want to pass up. This time we will stop in some new locations and see even more of Australia. Queenstown, New Zealand, is the action capital of New Zealand with skiing at four ski field locations, bungey jumping and the Shotover Jet, just to name a few things to do. Australia offers many interesting things to see and do with three city stops. There will also be the possibility of a trip extension, either before or after depending on flight connections, to either Cairns or maybe even Tahiti. We will need at least 20 trip participants for this trip to take place. So, join your RSOC friend on the adventure of a lifetime and let's go down under September 5-20, Sydney, Australia THIS TRIP INCLUDES: Round trip flight between RDU and LAX via Delta Airlines Flight from LAX to Queenstown Via Air New Zealand Meet & Greet upon arrival at Queenstown Airport Round trip transfers between Queenstown airport and hotel via private coach Four nights accommodations at the Novotel Gardens in Queenstown Flight from Queenstown to Melbourne via Air New Zealand Round trip transfers between Melbourne airport and hotel via private coach with orientation tour enroute Three nights accommodations at the 4-Star Crown Plaza Hotel Melbourne Flight from Melbourne and Perth via Virgin Blue Airlines including one checked bag ** Queenstown, New Zealand Round trip transfers between Perth airport and hotel via private coach with orientation tour enroute. Three nights accommodations at the 4-Star Holiday Inn Perth City Center light from Perth to Sydney via Air New Zealand Round trip transfers between Sydney airport and hotel via private coach Three nights accommodations at the 4-Star Olde Sydney Holiday Flight from Sydney to Los Angeles via Air New Zealand All Transfers done via private luxury coach All local taxes All current air taxes and fuel surcharges totaling $ per person Skiing in Queenstown and Excursion at each location are optional and additional. Optional Trip Extensions to Cairns, Australia or Tahiti are being investigated and will be an additional cost. Cost at this time (subject to exchange rate at time trip is finalized: $4,500 per person (without Raleigh to Los Angeles airfare: $4,120). (NON-MEMBERS add $100 to these prices.) Payment schedule: Deposit: $500 May 2014: $500 July 2014: $500 September 2014: 4500 November 2014: $500 January 2015: $500 March 2015: $500 May 2015: Balance (final payment) Cancellation fee: $50 RSOC fee until December 31, $100 after January 1, Also, are tour operator fees after December 31, 2014 (depending on time before the trip). 20 people minimum needed for this trip to take place. Maximum participants: 28. Coordinator: Jim Bennett 919/ jben@mindspring.com Page 6 RSOC June 2014

7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Charlie Kincaid, President Mary Ann Norwood, Past Pres Shirley Clemmensen, Secretary Paul Santrock, Treasurer INTERNAL AFFAIRS Open, Data Processing Sharyn Kloster, Membership Open, Programs Andy Saliby, Publicity Shirley Clemmensen, Newsletter Open, Community Service Jim Bennett, Skiing Vice President SKIING DIRECTORS Open, Overnight Trips John Christensen, Racing Open, Crescent Ski Council Rep Open, Ski School Charlene Flahiff, Outings V.P OUTINGS DIRECTORS Open Hiking/Backpacking 919/ Dwen Andrews-Cita, Locals Open Adventures Open, Boating Open, Canoe/Kayak IMPORTANT RENEWAL NOTICE! Renewing your membership online requires you to renew within a window of time around your expiration date. If you have to renew after this window, you will need to send a check to the RSOC post office box, or bring a check to the RSOC meeting. Also, please ensure that you keep your data and address current on the website. Click on Member Area, logon and if this is the first time your login name and password will be your first initial and last name (example: John Doe would be jdoe ). After login in, clock on My Info to check your data. You can change your password at this point. Sharyn Kloster, Membership Director CHANGE OF ADDRESS, , PHONE, OR NAME? Login to the Member Area and select My Info to change your Address, Phone Number, or Name. It is important to keep your personal data up to date because this what we use for mailings and notifications. OR submit in writing to: Data Processing Member Info. Correction P.O. Box 10364, Raleigh, NC RALEIGH SKI AND OUTING CLUB APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP (If you renew online after your membership has expired, yours will be considered a new membership.) Name(s) Address City State/Zip Phone home work New Member Renewal address Spouse How did you heard about us Individual Annual $40 Single with children under 18 Annual $60 Married couple with children under 18 Annual $60 Married couple without children Annual $60 Junior (12-17) or Fulltime College Student Annual $40 Please note: Payments must accompany application (no cash, checks only please, or join/renew on the web with credit card.) All applications must be approved by the Board of Directors. Payment covers a 12 month membership period. (Payments are not tax deductible) I fully realize that RSOC activities involve a risk of personal injury and property damage, and I do hereby agree to assume all risk of any injury, damage, or loss of my person or property. And I do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any claims or rights against the Raleigh Ski and Outing Club, Inc., and all of its officers, directors and coordinators for any and all injury, damage, or loss to my person and property incurred during these activities. If my application is approved, I hereby agree to abide by the Bylaws and Policies of Raleigh Ski and Outing Club Inc. Signature Date Spouse s signature Date Names and ages of children (single parent and full family memberships) All adult members must sign. If under 18 years of age, signature of parent or guardian is required. Send to: Raleigh Ski and Outing Club, Inc. P.O. Box Raleigh, NC RSOC June 2014 Page 7

Raleigh Ski and Outing Club

Raleigh Ski and Outing Club PO Box 10364 Raleigh, NC 27605 www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 50 ISSUE 5 MAY 2015 RSOC CALENDAR ONGOING Thursdays Bike Ride