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1 Tips & Tails February 2017 A family friendly ski club for skiers of all abilities! Year round activities include hiking, bicycling, camping, monthly socials, volunteer activities, etc. Member Of Meeting Schedule February 21st, SCSC Meeting March 21st, SCSC Meeting 6:00PM 7:00PM skicleveland.com Cleveland Metro Ski Council New Meeting Location Mulligan s Restaurant and Pub Newsletter articles to be printed for publication should be submitted to the editor no later than the Friday which follows the 3rd Tuesday of the month meeting.

2 STARK COUNTY SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name: Current address: City: State: ZIP Code: Home Phone #: Work Phone #: Cell Phone #: Address: Alternate Address: Click here to enter text. Select Type of Membership (Note: Membership is from November 1 st to October 31 st ) Renewal Single Member $20 $30 Couple Membership (2 people who share the same address) New $25 $40 Family $30 $45 Our newsletters are distributed by . If you would like the newsletter mailed to you, add $10 If you are a new member, how did you hear about our club? Click here to enter text. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO STARK COUNTY SKI CLUB. Total Enclosed with Application $ NOTICE: By signing and/or accepted any membership benefit and/or participating in any club activity, applicant releases Stark County Ski Club, its officers, board members, chairpersons, trip leaders and members from any all liability or any claims including theft, property loss, accident, injury, death of or to themselves, family members or guests arising from participation in any club activity, whether resulting from negligence or otherwise. Signature(s) Date: Or send this application via to: dscherer680@gmail.com and mail your check to: Debbie Scherer, 355 Beucler Ave. NW, Bolivar, OH Optional for New and Existing members: What most interests you about the club and/or what would you like to see us attempt in the future? DO NOT SEND TRIP APPLICATION IN WITH MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

3 Stark County Ski Club View From The Top By: Donna Brancifort Well, the ski season has begun! As of the time of this writing, we ve had a perfect snow day, a less than great snow day, a non-ski day & cancelled trips! This has presented some challenges for us. It has become evident to us, because of a couple of situations, that some of you don t READ the newsletter & the s from the trip leaders. PLEASE READ!!! We are so happy that we have some first time trip leaders this year! They, as well as veteran trip leaders, can face challenges for their trip. Please show RESPECT & KINDNESS to the trip leaders, as well as other trip participants. One example of respecting other trip participants is by being on time for departures! Sometimes, difficult, (& even sometimes not popular) decisions need to be made by trip leaders. Let me assure you that the trip committee, officers & trip leaders spend countless hours in planning & execution of the trips, but sometimes there are issues that cannot be helped. NO ONE intentionally does ANYTHING just to make you angry trust me! It may be a change in parking, or pick-up location or time, as just a couple of examples. It may be something Mother Nature throws our way! Cancelling a trip is taken very seriously. Cancelling a multi-day trip has an entirely different set of challenges & it is definitely not taken lightly, by anyone. Next, I ask for PATIENCE - with your trip leaders, trip committee & officers! Those that deserve a refund for a lift ticket or a trip will get it but, it will take time to sort it all out. These will not be mailed. You can pick up at a meeting, a social or co-ordinate with Zee. She has something like 75 refunds to make because of the non -ski day & cancelled Bristol Swain trip. At the meeting, I asked the 68 attendees (yes, 68!), to ask themselves, does it really matter before you react! Enough about that! Now, onto marketing & fundraising! Read Gail s piece about volunteering for the HOF Marathon. This helps get the word out about us! You will also see ads about us in the Canton Repository in February. I have very exciting news on the fundraising front! We have a replacement for Blossom! It is volunteering in the new HOF Village! For right now, we are committed to working at this year s HOF Enshrinement weekend in Tom Benson HOF Stadium! See below for a few more details! OK, so let s all do a snow dance, so we can finish our season strong! We are committed to volunteer at the Enshrinement Festival right here, close to home!! I am looking, at this time, for commitments for 3 events. We will also be looking for more volunteers for future events. We will do that at a future date. We will be getting more information in the weeks & months ahead. I will communicate that information as it becomes available. 31 people have already signed up! AVI, the concessionaire, was so excited to hear from us! They had to get a non-profit organization from Toledo last year! That was a little discouraging to hear because we had made contact with both HOF & AVI last year looking for an opportunity. Oh well, water under the bridge! It s all working out now!!!! Let me know at donna.brancifort@timken.com if you are committing to an event(s) below. Provide me your name, address, cell phone #, as well as which event or event(s) you are willing to volunteer for. The events are: Thursday Aug 3 rd - HOF Game Saturday Aug 5 th Enshrinement Sunday Aug 6 th Concert of Legends (do not know who is performing yet) Thanks everyone! February 2017

4 Stark County Ski Club Meeting January 17, 2017~ Mulligan s Pub Call to Order President Donna Brancifort called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. She asked that people new to the meetings introduce themselves. There were at least 7 new to the meetings and Seventy-one! (71) individuals present. Officer Reports President Report: Donna Brancifort reminded everyone to read s, newsletters, e-blasts, etc., for most current trip information. Donna also mentioned please be patient and respectful to trip leaders, officers, committees and fellow members, as sometimes tough decisions need to be made regarding trips. If you are due a refund from the H&H trip, we are awaiting new checks from the bank and this will delay refunds till possibly the next meeting. Donna called for the following reports: Vice President Report: Dave Hershey recognized Bill Bail (website), Mike Bishop (newsletter) and Gary Johnson (Facebook) for the fantastic job these three individuals are doing to promote the club. Dave will continue to look at marketing for next year. Treasurer Report: Zee Kovach reported on the treasury amount prior to reconciling for the PknPk and H&H trips. She noted if you are due a refund from H&H, she is willing to issue vouchers instead of checks. Contact her to make arrangements if you don t want to wait till the February meeting for your refund. Secretary Report: Jennie Stephan reported on the amount collected in the 50/50 raffle and that more sales would be made before the drawing. Social Chair Report: Diane Marzec noted the following Monday, January 23 rd at 5:30 p.m. there will be a social at Gervasi s Crush House. Boston Mills has a discounted ticket event January 25 from 10 am 3 pm and another Sunday evening, February 26 at Brandywine. BMBW would like names submitted beforehand, we will try to get someone to coordinate that. (after the meeting Janet Brunecz volunteered to coordinate bruneczjm@yahoo.com if you are interested in January 25 discount ticket at Boston Mills) At the end of February there will be a social at Vinoteca Wine Bar. Look for details later. Merchandise Report: Jim Kovach has examples of merchandise available and you can order from the catalog. Marketing Report: Gail Vogt reported that the April 30 Canton Marathon can use volunteers for water stops. Volunteers will get an entry for the 5K fun run Saturday and swag bag. Help is also needed for packet assembly and expo on April 29. Contact Gail if you would like to help. Website Report: Bill Bail reported he has posted pictures from the Peek n Peak trip on the website. If you have suggestions/ comments, let Bill know. Facebook Report: Gary Johnson reported if you Like and Follow the SCSC page you will receive notifications of meetings and socials. Newsletter Report: Mike Bishop reported he ll need submissions for the upcoming newsletter as soon as possible. Trip Chair Report: Mike Bishop reported the trip committee met on January 16 th. As a result, the January 20 Seven Springs trip was canceled due to inclement weather and the Bristol/Swain trip was replaced with a one day trip to Peek n Peak Saturday, February 25. Mike called for the following trip reports: Trip Reports (trip leader contact info can be found online at the trip list) Peek n Peak, NY Jan 7 Trip Leader Roberta Graham reported 53 people enjoyed a beautiful day with crisp conditions and there were no injuries. Holiday Valley/Holimont Jan Trip leader John Masalko reported that 48 went on the trip and while Thursday was a washout with the rain, the pirate party was a huge success. There were a couple minor injuries but conditions were better on Friday. Seven Springs, PA Jan 20 Canceled vouchers will be honored for new signups on other trips. Beavercreek/Vail, CO Jan. 28- Feb 4 Trip Leader Art Pokopac. SOLD OUT. Holiday Valley, Feb 10 $69 Trip leader Lisa Martin reported she has 28 people signed up. Timberline/Canaan Valley Feb $245 Trip Leaders Gary & Jeri Johnson. Jeri reported they have 49 people signed up and need a single female. Swain/Bristol Feb Canceled. Replaced with a single day trip to Peek n Peak on Saturday February 25. Peek n Peak, NY Feb 25 Trip Leader will be Roberta Graham. New trip added 1 day $10 discount vouchers will be accepted through February 1. Winterpark, CO Mar 4-10 Trip Leader Scott Hunsinger reported he is SOLD OUT. Seneca Allegheny Casino w/ a twist, Mar $165 Trip Leader Gail Vogt reported 6 are signed up. Entertainment at the casino will be The Isley Bros. with ticket prices from $45-$85. This is a low-cost trip staying at a great hotel. *Non-Members add $10 to day trips and $20 to multi-day trips. **1-day trips there will be an Akron stop at Walmart on Arlington Rd based on need. New Business Blossom Fundraising Replacement? Donna contacted Hall of Fame festival reps regarding opportunities to raise money by working HOF events. They put Donna in contact with the company in charge of concessions, AVI. AVI Concessions is excited to know about our group of volunteers. This has the potential to be a money making replacement for Blossom with the advantage of being closer to home and greater percentage of sales. If you are interested in working HOF week, contact Donna. Dates include the football game on August 3, enshrinement on August 5 and concert on August 6. There is potential for other concerts/events in the future. More information will be forthcoming in the months ahead. Meeting Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:45. Motion was made by Art Pokopac and seconded by Neal Kelly. The 50/50 raffle winner received half of the $220 pot. Respectfully Submitted, Jennie Stephan - Secretary

5 Members who missed the last SCSC meeting we have a couple of key points to pass on. 1st, The Seven Springs trip for January 20th was cancelled. 2nd, The Bristol / Swain trip for February 26th 28th has also been cancelled. 3rd, A trip to Peek N Peak has been added for February 25th. 4th, The Casino trip needs Participants to commit by early February. For those people who had signed up for a now cancelled trips your early sign up discount coupons can be applied to any of the remaining trips. For everyone else who plans to sign up on the new PnP trip you will have until February 1st to utilize an additional early discount coupon for this trip only. Peek-N-Peak Early Signup Trip Discount Coupon Only Offer expires February 1st, Name: Trip: _Peek N Peak Date Application Sent: One: $10 for PnP 1-Day Trip Rules: Must be SCSC Member Discount is per person on application Fill out a Coupon for each participant Hall Of Fame Marathon Members - we need volunteers for the water stops at the HOF Marathon on Sunday April 30 th. Times are 8:30am to 1:30pm (might be a little later depending on location of water stop assigned). They are offering a nice perk this year, if you volunteer for the Sunday event, you will receive a free entry for the Fun 5K on Sat 4/29. You can walk or run it, and you will receive a SWAG bag with all the items that the runners get. Thoughts for now, would be for all of the SCSC volunteers to walk it together and then go have lunch somewhere. Please contact me if you are interested. The Sunday date of April 30 th is where the majority of volunteers are needed, but if you are interested in some pre-race volunteer activities, use the link listed below. The other volunteer activities are at the Expo on Sat from 9am to 6pm for the packet/bib pick up there are two time slots, 9am-1pm and 1pm to 6pm. Volunteers are also needed for preparing the packets for the runners which I don t have a date on that yet. Link to Volunteer web site: gail glv2354@gmail.com gail.vogt@timken.com

6 Stark County Ski Club (SCSC) Social Events I hope you ve had a chance to join us on one of our Ski Trips or Socials. This is a fun group with something for everyone. Please feel free to invite your friends. Highlights of the SCSC January Socials On Monday, January 23 rd -18 of us gathered for a fun night of food and friendship at Gervasi s Crush House. We enjoyed some great appetizer and drink specials while catching up with friends. SCSC FEBRUARY SOCIALS Hit the Slopes - Boston Mills SKI CLUB SOCIAL Wednesday, February 15 th (Rescheduled from January 25 th ) 10:00 am 3:00 pm $10 Snow Pass for all Stark, Goodyear, and Lewis ski clubs. Race course and Lunch Specials. If you are interested in attending please contact Janet Brunez at bruneczjm@yahoo.com to make a reservation. See insert for more details Brandywine A Night Out Sunday, February 26th 4:00 pm 9:00 pm Discounted snow pass and dinner special for all Stark, Goodyear, Lewis ski clubs and college students. See insert for more details. VINOTECA Wine Bar - Canton Monday, February 27 th (New Date) 5:30 pm 8:00 pm Vinoteca is a great little winery. Don t worry if wine isn t your thing they also have a few different beers! Similar to the Barrel Room we are allowed to bring in our own food and/or appetizers. Sash (the owner) will help you find the right wine to pair with your food. He will be opening the Wine Bar exclusively for our group on Monday night, so I hope we'll have lots of participants. Remember to invite your friends to join us. Vinoteca Wine Bar & Wine Shop (Next to Tam-O-Shanter Golf Course) 4291 Hills & Dales Rd NW Canton, OH A reminder to bag your gear before placing under the buses

7 UPCOMING SOCIALS Saturday, March 25 th SCSC Euchre Night Time: 6:00 PM Cards begin at 7:00 PM Join SCSC Members at Donna & Al Brancifort s home in Canton for an evening of Euchre! Please bring a small covered dish to share and what you want to drink. Al & Donna Brancifort s Home 3885 St. Michael Blvd. NW Canton, OH Reservations Required: First 24 people to let me know they want to play Euchre will have a seat at the table! Euchre players will contribute $3/person towards prize money. Please DLMarzec@gmail.com or call Diane Marzec at by Wednesday, March 22 nd! Friday, April 21 st Dinner & a Show! Dinner at Basil Asian Bistro Time: 5:30 PM Dinner reservations recommended so Diane at dlmarzec@gmail.com if you would like to sit with the group. Canton Palace Theatre - Purple Rain Celebrate the life & times of the late Prince Time: 7:30 PM Cost: $5 General Admission Individuals can purchase tickets online or at the Box Office 605 Market Ave. N. Canton, OH Remember non-members are always welcome to join our socials. It s a great way introduce them to SCSC and all the fun people! For more information contact Diane Marzec at DLMarzec@gmail.com A reminder to bag your gear before placing under the buses

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9 Please make every effort to park within the designated area marked off below. When parking in the Timken Steel parking lot we need to park to the East of the cement road barriers. These barriers are located along the left edge of the slotted line below Parking Note: More Defined SCSC Contrac- Contrac- TimkenSteel The SCSC parking at the Faircrest Steel Plant. Please take a close look at the above map for an exact location. The club must park in this location. All trip participants need to make every possible effort to park in this location only. (Weather and plowing conditions may alter this location a little) SCSC Merchandise Mart News: Don t go through this ski season without your Stark County Ski Club gear! We have our embroidered front long sleeved T s and Turtleneck T s in men s and women s sizes and Mock Turtlenecks in Unisex sizes available immediately. We also have the grey silkscreen SCSC T s with our logo on the back and pocket area in fresh supply, all sizes. If you are looking for a dressier look for après skiing or social events, we have our long sleeved, collared dress shirts for both men and women. Some are in stock, but your favorite colors can be ordered and delivered by the next club meeting. Looking for a technical fabric full zip or ¼ zip for ski and après? We have examples of those too and you can choose from many colors. Outerwear? We will have examples of fleece vests, jackets and pull-overs, poly vests and jackets, shells and winter jackets at all of our meetings for your perusal. We also have can koozies, neck wallets, ball caps and hats, and iron-on patches for covering previously logo-ed clothing with the new SCSC logo. Our prices are fair. We aren t trying to make money to pay the rent or cover advertising. Interested? me at skilikeme.com or see me at a meeting or social to order or purchase, or to get an idea on pricing of what you like from our catalog. You can check out some of the items available at companycasuals.com. Jim Kovach

10 2017 Stark County Ski Club Trip List One Day Trip #1 Saturday Jan 7 Peek n Peak, NY Cost: $62 (Non-Members add $10) Trip leader: Roberta Graham skiingdef@gmail.com Phone: H OR C Address: 8760 Appleknoll Street NW Massillon, OH Bus loads at 6:40AM, Depart Faircrest lot at 7:00AM Depart ski area 6:00PM NO DINNER STOP Home around 9:00PM Extended # 1 Wednesday Friday Jan Holimont & Holiday Valley Ellicottville, NY Cost $269 (Non-Members add $20) Trip leader: John Masalko johnmasalko@sbcglobal.net Phone: Address: 3925 Dueber Ave. SW, Canton, OH Ski Holimont & Ski Holiday Valley Load bus Wednesday at 4:30PM, Depart Faircrest lot at 5:00 PM Depart Ellicottville Friday 6:30PM - Home around 10:30PM One Day Trip #3 Friday Feb 10 Holiday Valley, NY Cost: $69 Trip leader: : Lisa Martin jrmint014@aol.com Phone: Address: PO Box 637 Zoar, OH Load bus at 4:40AM Depart from Faircrest lot at 5:00 AM. Depart ski area 6:00PM NO Dinner Stop Home around 10:00PM Extended #2 Sunday Tuesday Feb Timberline/Canaan, WV Cost $245 (Non-Members add $20) Trip Leader: Jeri and Gary Johnson gejohn432@gmail.com Phone: (Gary) or (Jeri) Address: 1312 Woodward Place NW, Canton OH Load bus Sunday at 9:30AM, Depart Faircrest lot at 10:00AM, Ski Timberline Monday and Ski Canaan on Tuesday Includes 2 breakfast and Monday dinner Depart ski area Tuesday 4:00PM - Home around 10:30PM 31 Signed Up 49 Signed Up One Day Trip #4 Saturday Feb 25th Peek n Peak, NY Coupon Offer on page 5 6 Signed Up Cost: $65 (Non-Members add $10) Trip leader: Roberta Graham skiingdef@gmail.com Phone: H OR C Address: 8760 Appleknoll Street NW Massillon, OH Bus loads at 6:40AM, Depart Faircrest lot at 7:00AM Depart ski area 6:00PM NO DINNER STOP Home around 9:00PM New Weekender Week #3 Saturday Friday March 4-10 Winter Park, CO Sold Out Cost: $999 (Non-Members add $20) Trip Leader: Scott Hunsinger huns@roadrunner.com Phone: (See individual trip flyer) A gambling trip with skiing option Commit now our cut off date is early February Weekend Saturday-Sunday March Seneca Allegany Casino, Salamanca NY Cost $145 Casino only Trip Leader: Gail Vogt gail.vogt@timken.com Phone: Address: th St. N.W. Massillon, Oh This is a gambling trip which you can added some skiing to at Holiday Valley 1 Night Lodging at Seneca Allegany Casino Skiing at Holiday Valley, Saturday and/or Sunday, lift tickets additional price Load bus Saturday at 5:30 AM, Depart Faircrest lot at 6:00 AM Depart ski area 4:15PM with a Dinner Stop in Ellicottville Depart Ellicottville 6:30PM Home around 10:30PM 6 Signed Up

11 STARK COUNTY SKI CLUB PRESENTS... A NEW TRIP to BEAUTIFUL WEST VIRGINIA! Sunday, February 12 Tuesday, February 14 Ski Monday at Timberline & Tuesday at Canaan Valley Staying two nights in the luxurious Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center Price also includes 2 breakfasts and Monday dinner Cost - $245 Based on Dbl occupancy Send Trip Applications and $100 Deposit to: Trip Leaders: Gary & Jeri Johnson gejohn432@gmail.com Phone: Woodward Pl NW Canton, OH Final payment due on or before: February 3, 2017 See SCSC Newsletter for more details!

12 STARK COUNTY SKI CLUB PRESENTS Saturday March 4, 2017 Friday March 10, 2017 Member price $999* Hotel double occupancy Trip Includes: NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM CLE, UNITED AIR (times/flights subject to change) CLE 9:50A DEN 8:59A DEN 4:05P CLE 8:59P ROUND TRIP BUS DENVER AIRPORT, GROCERY STOP 6 NIGHTS LODGING AT VINTAGE LODGE SHORT SHUTTLE OR CABRIOLET (STANDUP LIFT) TO THE VILLAGE 4 DAYS SKIING Sold Out WELCOME RECEPTION WINE AND CHEESE PARTY Payment Schedule: HOTEL $200 deposit due with signed application $270 second payment due by Sept. 16, 2016 $250 third payment due by Nov. 15, 2016 $279 final payment due by Jan 17, 2017 Full trip cost of $999 due after Jan 17, 2017 Make all checks payable to STARK COUNTY SKI CLUB Mail to: Scott Hunsinger 1532 Tremont Street, Dover, Oh Contact Information huns@roadrunner.com Phone: * All prices stated are per person rates based on 34 skiers. Price is subject to fuel surcharges. Optional trip insurance is recommended contact trip leader for details. A signed trip agreement/application is required for each person on this trip.

13 March 11 12, 2017 March stay 1 night at Seneca Allegany Casino Price $ based on dbl occupancy With an option to ski Holiday Valley additional price Trip Leader: Gail Vogt, th St NW, Massillon, OH 44647, gail.vogt@timken.com, Load Bus Saturday 5:30 AM, Depart Faircrest parking lot at 6:00 AM Enjoy the Casino Saturday upon arrival until 3:30 pm Ski Holiday Valley and Sunday until 4:00 pm Depart ski area 4:15PM with a Dinner Stop in Ellicottville Depart Ellicottville 6:30PM Home around 10:30PM SCSC Membership Fee Waived for this trip. Sign up now Early February Cut Off Date 2016 Itinerary Example 2016 Itinerary Example

14 Trip Agreement & Application The undersigned participant applies to participate in the Stark County Ski Club (SCSC) trip described below, subject to the following conditions: 1. Payments: Trip deposits will vary per trip and must be paid and submitted along with this signed Trip Agreement and Application (below). Balance shall be due & payable in accordance with payment schedules established by SCSC & described in the trip description in Tips & Tails, the club newsletter, or on the club website Charges may be added for supplemental costs such as fuel surcharges, taxes and airport departure changes to the price of the trip. All payment checks shall be payable to Stark County Ski Club & sent to trip leader noted. 2. Withdrawal & Change: Stark County Ski Club may withdraw any trip from its schedule at any time; may refuse to accept or refrain any person as a participant at any time for any reason; and may change the itinerary at any time. 3. Responsibility: SCSC & TimkenSteel are acting gratuitously for the applicant and shall not be responsible or liable for any loss of or damage to any baggage, property, or for any loss, injury, death, accident, delay, inconvenience or any other loss occurring during or occasioned by an applicant s participation in any trip, and as a result of any actual or alleged negligence of SCSC or any SCSC member or officer. 4. Identification: Participants are responsible for any required identification for travel. This may include, but not limited to, an up to date and valid passport, visa, drivers license or proof of identification and citizenship. 5. Minors: Any minor s participant s Trip Application & Agreement must be co-signed by his/her parent or legal guardian. The minor must be accompanied on the trip by a parent or legal guardian or their designee who shall be wholly and fully responsible for said minor s conduct and well being. 6. Cancellation & Refunds: A). Cancellation by participant means & includes: failure to abide by terms of this agreement, notice of intent to cancel; failure to make timely payments; failure for any reason to meet the departure or return of the trip. B). When SCSC cancels or withdraws a trip, the participant shall be entitled to a full refund unless such cancellation or withdrawal is necessitated or caused, in whole or part, by participant s cancellation or failure to make timely payments. C). Where participant cancels more than 30 days before departure of a 1-day or multi-day trip or more than 60 days before the departure of a longer trip, then participant shall be responsible for a cancellation service charge of not less than $10.00 & any fees charged by an airline if seats have already been ticketed. D). Where participant cancels less than 30 days before the departure of a 1-day or multi-day trip or less than 60 days before the departure of a longer trip and where the trip departs full or where participant provides an immediate replacement who completes this agreement, then participant shall receive a full refund less the cancellation service charge & any fees accessed because of the name change. If the trip departs unfilled and the participant has not provided a replacement, then the participant may be entitled to a partial refund less any amounts pre-paid by SCSC for participant s unused transportation, lodging, meals, lifts or amenities and less the cancellation service charge. If the applicant cancels and the trip departs unfilled, the applicant will be refunded the amount of any un-purchased lift tickets. Transportation, lodging and other special costs may NOT be refunded. Specific trip circumstances will determine if any refund of these costs are possible. In any case, the participant is responsible to SCSC for any amounts paid out by SCSC over and above payments made by participant. Any prepaid expenses that are not refunded to the club by the airlines, resorts, etc. are not subject to be refunded to participant. For 1- week or longer trips, it is advised to purchase trip insurance for refunds. SCSC may modify or change balance due dates & cancellation deadlines to accommodate its payments to airlines, lodges, bus companies and travel agents. 7. Eligibility: Participation in this trip is first available to SCSC & CSMS members. Any non-members must pay an additional charge of not less than $10.00 and is designated within the trip description. CUT OUT AND SUBMITT APP.. TRIP APPLICATION $ (Payable to Stark County Ski Club) Name of Trip Date of Trip Deposit Amount Yes No Yes No Date of Application Member of SCSC? Trip Insurance? (Week Trips Only) Roommate Preference (if not on this application) First Participant Name As On Travel Documents Home Phone Cell Phone Second Participant Name As On Travel Documents Home Phone Cell Phone Address City State Zip Address Alternate Address Participant Signature(s) (also Co-Signer if minor) Emergency Contact Name (NO traveling companions) Relationship Phone number(s) For Week trips Please send a copy of Drivers License or Passport with Your Trip application DO NOT SEND TRIP APPLICATION IN WITH MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

15 Holimont/Holiday Valley (H & H) Ski Trip 2017 There were 41 of us that left the Faircrest parking lot (seven drove themselves) on Wednesday, January 11, at 5 P.M., arriving in Ellicottville, N.Y., at the Wingate Hotel at 9:30 P.M. Some of us walked into town, had a few beverages, and a late dinner. Thursday the 12 th, was a wash out due to rain. We did have two that muscled the rain and skied at Holiday Valley for a few hours until the downpour arrived. The rest of us headed into town, had lunch, and made several purchases, boosting the economy of Ellicottville. That evening was our theme party where 65% of us dressed up as pirates and invaded the hotel as we enjoyed vast amounts of hors d oeuvres and beverages. After the party, some of us returned to our rooms, others enjoyed the hot tub and pool and a few hands of euchre. On Friday the 13 th, the weather turned cold overnight, the slopes iced up at Holiday Valley, and the groomers did a fine job of grooming the mountainside. We hopped on the bus and headed over to Holiday Valley where 42 of us skied. Some of us hung out at the hotel, others have tried their skills at snow-shoeing. To spite the conditions at Holiday Valley, fun was had by all. At 4:00 p.m., all boarded the bus headed downtown to Ellicottville for dinner and last minute shopping, arriving home at 10:30 P.M. I had a pleasure of being the trip leader for this trip! John Peek N Peak 2017 On the morning of January 7th, the Stark County Ski Club took 53 snow sport lovers to Peek-N-Peak Resort in New York State. After loading 35 people at Faircrest, we picked up our final 18 in Akron. The roads were clear going East for our wonderful driver Sheila, although on the return West was another story. Once at PnP we had club rooms 5 & 6. They were clean, spacious, and should be a request for the club on future trips. Once everyone bundled up and outside, I felt like I could take a big sigh. Now it was up to mother nature, and she didn t let us down. Crispy cold, mostly sunny with trail conditions that would make the Rocky Mountains jealous. We left at 6:30 pm in dark snowy conditions with 53 tired smiling faces. When asked, everyone said they had fun and no-one was hurt! I call that a win win for my first trip. Roberta Graham

16 Stark County Ski Club Bus Seating and Baggage Protocol: Stark County Ski Club trips are scheduled well in advance and priced based on number of participants, number of bus seats available and cost of bus transportation services. Bus size needs are determined by the number of people, length of trip, and estimated amount of passenger luggage (ski bag, boot bag, and one piece of luggage, as the trip requires). The following guidelines have been established for the benefit of all of our club membership while traveling by bus or motor-coach. All skis/snowboards and all ski /snowboard boots must be in a proper equipment bag. No trip participant may board the bus/motor coach before the trip leader has boarded and has cleared the coach for loading. Baggage loading in bus bays may commence as soon as the driver has opened the bays. The two front seats of the bus, on either side of the aisle, are for use of the trip leader as he or she sees fit. They may open one of those pairs of seats to other passengers at their discretion. Special requests of passengers may be considered, but only granted by the trip leader. Unless the trip leader indicates that space is available inside the bus, all baggage stated above must be stowed in the bus baggage bays. If participants wish to have their ski boots on the bus, the boots must fit under their own seat. Unless indicated by the trip leader, a participant shall not place their boot bag on a seat next to them or a seat nearby. Bus seats are for people participating on the trips. All bus seats are to be available to any trip participant. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. If any participant is traveling by him or herself, it is not permitted by any means to prevent any other participant to sit in the empty seat next to them. If you are traveling with a partner, the companion seat may be saved until the partner arrives.. Personal items (snacks/food, coolers, clothing items) are permitted on the bus as long as they can be safely stowed under the participants own seat or in the overhead compartment above their seat. The club may provide beverages and snacks depending on the trip destination and length. If the trip leader indicates that there is space available, boots in boot bags may be placed in the area of the rearmost seat of the bus or a location determined by the trip leader, stacked on the seat and floor to accommodate all who wish to take advantage of this offer. The Trip Leader is in charge and all decisions relating to changes during the trip made necessary by weather, injury or unexpected circumstances are his/hers to make. Trip Leaders, Trip Committee members, and Officers of the Club and Board members are empowered to enforce these rules on any club bus trip regardless of the destination, location or length of trip.

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