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1 Raleigh Ski and Outing Club PO Box Raleigh, NC CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 50 ISSUE 5 MAY 2015 RSOC CALENDAR ONGOING Thursdays Bike Ride (evenings) Sundays Bike Ride (mornings) MAY 16 Raleigh Brewing Company Tour & Dinner at The Backyard Bistro 29 Durham Bulls JUNE Camping at Roan Mountain SEPTEMBER 5-20 New Zealand and Australia 19 Jimmy Buffett Concertless Tailgate Party #9 OCTOBER 3 RSOC 50th Anniversary Pig Pickin DECEMBER 5-12 Steamboat Race/Ski/Ride Camp MAY 12th MEETING Come on out to our May meeting for a social to visit with your RSOC friends and catch up on everyone s spring activities. After the meeting, join us for more socializing at Mac s Tavern, 1014 Ryan Road, in Cary. GET YOUR RSOC TEE SHIRTS! MAY 12th 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, May 19, 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. RSOC short-sleeve tee shirts with an embroidered logo are available for only $15! So, contact Jim Bennett at jben@mindspring.com to place your order!

RALEIGH BREWING COMPANY BREWERY TOUR & THE BACKYARD BISTRO Saturday, May 16 #LE1507 Love beer? Want to learn more about how it s made at Raleigh Brewing Company?

No children or dogs allowed on tours. Then, let s head over to the Backyard Bistro where we will enjoy traditional American eats, local beers and spirits in a sports-themed setting with multiple TVs.

Location: Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh 27607 http://raleighbrewingcompany.com/ Backyard Bistro, 1235 Hurricane Alley Way, Raleigh 27607 919/851 6203 http://www.backyardbistro.

919/856-7556 or 919/624-0762 dwencita@gmail.com SUNDAY BIKE RIDES IN THE TRIANGLE #AD0906 Join your fellow club members for biking on various trails and roads in the Triangle.

2 RALEIGH BREWING COMPANY BREWERY TOUR & THE BACKYARD BISTRO Saturday, May 16 #LE1507 Love beer? Want to learn more about how it s made at Raleigh Brewing Company? Take a tour led by one of their brewers and learn all the ins and outs of the RBC brewing secrets while tasting samples of their most popular brews! Tours are $5 a person. No children or dogs allowed on tours. Then, let s head over to the Backyard Bistro where we will enjoy traditional American eats, local beers and spirits in a sports-themed setting with multiple TVs. Backyard Bistro s food and bar specials are as competitive as the games played across the street at PNC Arena or Carter-Finley Stadium. Their menu features more than 40 items under $10. Location: Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh Backyard Bistro, 1235 Hurricane Alley Way, Raleigh / Meeting/start time: 2:30 p.m. End time: about 3 to 4 hours Event fee: Brewery tour: $5; Backyard Bistro: cost of dinner and drinks Maximum attendees: 10 Coordinator: Dwen Andrews-Cita 919/ or 919/ dwencita@gmail.com SUNDAY BIKE RIDES IN THE TRIANGLE #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 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 Sunday. Please the Coordinators and get on the list for ride/ route information. Event Fee: No fee; but, please let the coordinator know in advance if you plan to attend. Meeting time: Varies based on route and weather Coordinators: Ernie Braasch ernie.braasch@gmail.com Mary Ann Norwood norwooma@gmail.com RSOC NIGHT WITH THE DURHAM BULLS Friday, May 29 #AD1504 Join RSOC for an exciting night at the ballpark as the Durham Bulls take on the Syracuse Chiefs. We have great seats reserved near first base. This is a great way to spend a summer evening. Come cheer on the Bulls and enjoy fireworks after the game! Game starts at 7 p.m. We will gather to eat beforehand around 5:30 p.m. at the Tobacco Road Sports Café adjacent to the ballpark, behind the Bull/ scoreboard. This is optional and not included in the fee; but, please let the Coordinator know if you plan to attend. Location: (for dinner) Tobacco Road Sports Café, 280 South Magnum Street, Durham; (the ball game) Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham Start time: Approximately 5:30 p.m. for dinner at Tobacco Road Sports Café; 7:05 p.m. at the ballpark for the game. Event Fee: RSOC members: $12 (includes ticket, chance to win a raffle prize [for a RSOC member], and a raffle ticket for a Durham Bulls jacket); guests: $14 You can mail a check (payable to RSOC) to Charlene Flahiff, 3632 Manford Drive, Durham, NC 27707, or sign-up at the April and May club meetings. Coordinator: Charlene Flahiff 919/ cflahiff@yahoo.com THURSDAY EVENING BIKE RIDES IN UMSTEAD STATE PARK #AD0905 Join us to cycle through the beautiful Umstead State Park. This is a great way to stay in shape. We ride approximately two hours on mountain or hybrid bikes. We ride every Thursday (weather permitting). All riding abilities are welcome. The rides are usually followed up with some much needed refreshments and food at a local dining establishment. Location: Meet at the North Carolina Museum of Art parking lot adjacent to Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Meeting time: 5:30 p.m. Event Fee: No fee; but, please let the coordinator know in advance if you plan to attend. Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919/ psantrock@mindspring.com Page 2 RSOC May 2015

CAMPING AT ROAN MOUNTAIN Thursday to Sunday, June 18-21 #AD1502 Spend the weekend camping, hiking, and attending the Rhododendron Festival!

We plan to day hike the Appalachian Trail by driving 10 miles, parking, and then hiking the high balds. Elevation of Roan Mountain is 6,285. Hiking is along scenic high elevation balds.

Spend your return to the campsite by attending the rhododendron festival or just chilling. Travel, tent, food, and other camping needs are the responsibility of each camper. Carpooling is encouraged.

The Coordinator is looking into a possible add-on for rafting/ zip-lining on the French Broad River on Sunday/Monday.

3 CAMPING AT ROAN MOUNTAIN Thursday to Sunday, June #AD1502 Spend the weekend camping, hiking, and attending the Rhododendron Festival! We have a group campsite reserved at the Tennessee Roan Mountain State Park for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Arrive either Thursday or Friday. We plan to day hike the Appalachian Trail by driving 10 miles, parking, and then hiking the high balds. Elevation of Roan Mountain is 6,285. Hiking is along scenic high elevation balds. The rhododendron, of which there is plenty in this area, is typically in full bloom the last half of June thus, the timing for the trip and the festival held in the State Park where we are staying. Spend your return to the campsite by attending the rhododendron festival or just chilling. Travel, tent, food, and other camping needs are the responsibility of each camper. Carpooling is encouraged. Campground is just outside the North Carolina state line and driving time is approximately four hours each way. The Coordinator is looking into a possible add-on for rafting/ zip-lining on the French Broad River on Sunday/Monday. Location: Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee Event fee: $10/RSOC member/weekend ($15 non-members). The number of campers is limited to 20, and based on receipt of payment. Coordinator: Ken Schuster 919/ kschoo2429@yahoo.com RSOC 50TH ANNIVERSARY PIG PICKIN Saturday, October 3 It isn t that common for a social club to remain a viable organization for 50 years. But, the RSOC has achieved just that! In 1969, the Raleigh Ski and Outing Club was formed to encourage group participation in skiing, camping, hiking, sailing, canoeing, rafting and other activities. And, for 50 years the RSOC has certainly fulfilled its objective! We need to celebrate this great milestone the RSOC s 50th anniversary! So, save the date of Saturday, October 3, for a celebratory pig pickin where our goal is to draw in as many current and former RSOC members as possible to reminisce about the 50 years of great times we ve shared as RSOCers. Be sure to look for all the details about the RSOC 50th Anniversary Pig Pickin in upcoming newsletters. JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERTLESS TAILGATE PARTY #9 Saturday, September 19 #LE1503 It s not too early to make plans for September! Turn to page 9 of your 2015 calendars, go to block 19, and write in I m going to the Buffett Concertless Tailgate party today! Enjoy the atmosphere of a Buffett concert tailgate party at this early afternoon to evening party on a 15-acre farm in Durham County. The heart of the party is the Parrot God Challenge a type of treasure hunt with a Buffett theme. Search for 8 shrines, each with a treat and clues to help you find the next shrine, with the goal of finding the Temple of the Parrot god. Provided: Buffett and Caribbean music, cheeseburgers (with you bringing a dish to share), soft drinks, blenders for your libations, door prizes, and loads of fun and surprises along the Parrot God Challenge. If you ve been to the party before, it s worth coming again because it will be bigger and better than ever. In fact, work is already underway to make the Parrot God Challenge even MORE than what you may have experienced before. This is one event you don t want to miss, and you don t have to be a Buffett fan to enjoy it. Sign-ups will begin at the July club meeting. Coordinators: Frank and Shirley Clemmensen 919/ frankclem@frontier.com DISCOUNTED ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR RENEWING RSOC MEMBERS! Effective immediately, RSOC members who timely renew their membership will receive a $5.00 discount off the annual membership due rate: Individual new $40 renewal $35 Single w/children under 18 new $40 renewal $35 Married couple w/children under 18 new $60 renewal $55 Married couple w/o children new $60 renewal $55 Fulltime College Student under 30 new $25 renewal $20 So, renew your RSOC membership as soon as you receive notification that your membership is about to expire so you can receive the discounted rate and continue enjoying the numerous benefits that being a member of the RSOC provides to you. RSOC May 2015 Page 3

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.

4 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 4 RSOC May 2015

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6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Charlie Kincaid, President 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 Membership category and annual membership fee: Individual $40 (renewal $35) Single with children under 18 $40 (renewal $35) Married couple with children under 18 $60 (renewal $55) Married couple without children $60 (renewal $55) Fulltime College Student under 30 years $25 (renewal $20) 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 mailed membership applications to: Sharyn Kloster RSOC Membership Director 319 Bickerton Court Cary, NC Or, if applying online with credit card: Page 6 RSOC May 2015

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 4 APRIL 2015 ONGOING Sundays RSOC CALENDAR Bike Ride