Lift Line. President s Message FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2014 LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB...SOCIAL,TRAVEL & MORE COMING EVENTS

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The Telluride Trip will leave on Feb. 1st with 27 people and will be back on the 8th in time for our meeting, so come and hear all the great stories at the Feb. 11th meeting.

See page 6 for more details. Start signing up for the Day at the Races, which will be on Sat. March,22. Larry Storthz will again lead this popular outing to Hot Springs. See page 7.

1 FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2014 Next Meeting: Tues. Feb. 11, 6:00 PM AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL Lift Line Established Follow us on Facebook & Meetup LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB...SOCIAL,TRAVEL & MORE President s Message Our first ski trip of the year to Keystone was near perfect with twelve happy skiers experiencing good snow and good times. See report on page 4. The Telluride Trip will leave on Feb. 1st with 27 people and will be back on the 8th in time for our meeting, so come and hear all the great stories at the Feb. 11th meeting. A Super Bowl watch party is happening on Feb. 2nd. and Karen & Mike VanBokhoven will host at their condo party room at Mountain Terrace Estates clubhouse. Please let them know if you are coming. See page 6 for more details. Start signing up for the Day at the Races, which will be on Sat. March,22. Larry Storthz will again lead this popular outing to Hot Springs. See page 7. A Spring Cookout is being planned for April 26th at Jolly Roger s Marina. Watch for more info. We are planning another Buffalo Float Trip on the weekend of May 16 & 17th. Linda Frisbee will again be the leader. See signup information on page 8 & bring your checkbook to the Feb. meeting. As always, guests are welcome to visit up to two club meetings per year, so bring some friends and sign them up and we will see you on Feb. 11th! Please continue to tell the bartender that you are with the Ski Club each time you order anything from the bar. Winter is here, so Think Snow (for the ski areas) Mike Graves, President COMING EVENTS Next Meeting Feb. 11th 6 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel Lobby Board of Directors List & Birthdays Page 2 Agenda For Meetings & Activities 2014 Friday Night Flights at Cantina Laredo February 21st page 3 Keystone Ski Trip Report Page 4 Telluride Ski Trip February Page 5 *Super Bowl Watch Party February 2 See page 6 Oaklawn Day at the Races March 22nd Page 7 Buffalo River Float Trip May Page 8 Profiles of Ski Club Members Gem & Marvin Koski page 9 Volunteer Application form page 10 Check out our Advertisers & Club Info page 11

2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office/Committee Name Phone President Newsletter, Ski Trips Mike Graves (501) Vice President, Social Ronnie Jones (501) Secretary, Social Cheryl Payne Nesuda (501) Treasurer, Audit/Charity Roger Nesuda (501) Membership chair Gem Koski (501) Ski Trip Chair, Audit Patti Lucarz (501) Social Co-Chair Kay Marsh (501) Social Co-Chair Carlyn Yancey (501) Membership Michael VanBokhoven (501) Social Linda Frisbee (501) Ski Trips Larry Storthz (501) Social, Membership Diane Phllips (501) Audit, Social Bob Spector (501) Web Master David Bentley (501) Amber Furgerson February 6 Marian Botsford February 7 Pat Alardin February 8 February Birthdays Amy Imbler February 14 Judy Brodie February 15 Larry Botsford February 15 Gem Koski February 17 Bob Spector February 17 Gil Caver February 20 Dana Colaianni February 22 Jeanette Krohn February 26

The Board is planning the following for 2013-2014 club year Meeting date Meeting theme Other Activities Feb. 11 Monthly Meeting Ski Reviews Feb. 1-8 Telluride Ski Trip Feb.

3 The Board is planning the following for club year Meeting date Meeting theme Other Activities Feb. 11 Monthly Meeting Ski Reviews Feb. 1-8 Telluride Ski Trip Feb. 2 Super Bowl Party Mountain Terrace Estates Club Room, Maumelle Feb. 21 Friday Night Flights Cantina Laredo Mar. 11 Monthly Meeting Racing Season Mar. 22 Oaklawn Day at the Races Mar. 21 Friday Night Flights TBA April 8 Monthly Meeting Board Elections April 26 Spring Cookout April 18 Friday Night Flights TBA May 13 Monthly Meeting Where did it go May Buffalo Float Trip May 16 Friday Night Flights TBA June No Meeting till Aug. Summer Vacation June? Larry s Houseboat Party TBA Monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm, August through May & Friday night flights are on the third Friday at 5pm. Membership dues are due starting in August and are good through the following July. We do not operate on a calendar year. OUR NEXT FRIDAY NITE FLIGHTS Will be held at Cantina Laredo located at Midtown Center Markham & University Friday February 21st, 5pm This is the perfect way to end the week with friends. Guests are always welcome See you there! If you get there early, grab a BIG table!

Keystone Colorado Trip Review January 5-12 2014 Twelve hearty souls headed out to Keystone Colorado on January 5, 2014 for a seven day ski

The weather did not disappoint us and the only injury was to new member Gene Shelby, who suffered a bad bruise.

Another new member, Charles Dice had not skied in several years but you would not have noticed as he skied all over both Keystone and A Basin

The others in the group, who are all regulars in our hard core skiing entourage (Dave Bentley, Joe Sarlo, Patti Lucarz, Billy Furgerson, Bob

No complaints were heard even with the large number of snowboarders who were out of school for part of the week, as these mountains had plenty

4 Keystone Colorado Trip Review January Twelve hearty souls headed out to Keystone Colorado on January 5, 2014 for a seven day ski trip to start off our skiing season for the Little Rock Ski Club. The weather did not disappoint us and the only injury was to new member Gene Shelby, who suffered a bad bruise. His wife Farideh took several days of lessons and says she improved quite a bit during the week. Another new member, Charles Dice had not skied in several years but you would not have noticed as he skied all over both Keystone and A Basin with Mike Graves. The others in the group, who are all regulars in our hard core skiing entourage (Dave Bentley, Joe Sarlo, Patti Lucarz, Billy Furgerson, Bob Hamilton, Roger Miller, Tommy Thomas and Jill Hebert from Chicago) were skiing all over Summit County during the week. No complaints were heard even with the large number of snowboarders who were out of school for part of the week, as these mountains had plenty of room for all. The trip was a big hit with all of us and many of the skiers in this group will be on the Telluride trip February 1st. If you have not been able to ski with us on a club trip this year, please give it a try next season. You just can t have a better time for a better price than our ski club trips, so plan on a future trip with us and tell all of your friends to come along too. Also check out the Meetup site for more ski trip photos.

TELLURIDE COLORADO JOIN THE LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB ON THIS FABULOUS TRIP February 1-8 2014 $1575 per person TRIP IS FULL - and on its way! Wish you were there?

Telluride Condos (based on 4 people sharing a Two Bedroom Two Bath Condo with Kitchen) * Five Day Adult Lift Ticket Included Other Amenities Include: Outdoor Heated

5 TELLURIDE COLORADO JOIN THE LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB ON THIS FABULOUS TRIP February $1575 per person TRIP IS FULL - and on its way! Wish you were there? Trip Includes: * Round Trip Airfare From Little Rock To Montrose, CO * Private Bus Transfers From Montrose To Telluride * Seven Nights Lodging At Mountain Lodge Telluride Condos (based on 4 people sharing a Two Bedroom Two Bath Condo with Kitchen) * Five Day Adult Lift Ticket Included Other Amenities Include: Outdoor Heated Pool & Hot Tubs, Wi Fi, Fitness Facility, Shuttle Within Mountain Village Core, Maid Service, And A Super Bowl Party. Contact Patti Lucarz Trip Leader Or Mike Graves

Super Bowl Party Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Sunday Feb. 2, 2014 Mountain Terrace Club House in Maumelle Please park in the designated areas and not on the no parking street.

30th To help us know how many to expect Call Mike VanBokhoven at 425-3653 Or E-mail Mike at mikeinmaumelle@sbcglobal.net Or call Karen at 501-707-4472 or kmranboston@sbcglobal.

6 Super Bowl Party Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Sunday Feb. 2, 2014 Mountain Terrace Club House in Maumelle Please park in the designated areas and not on the no parking street. 4pm till game over Hamburgers & Bratwurst provided Bring a side dish & BYOB & your own drinks & mixers Please RSVP by Jan. 30th To help us know how many to expect Call Mike VanBokhoven at Or Mike at mikeinmaumelle@sbcglobal.net Or call Karen at or kmranboston@sbcglobal.net DIRECTIONS: Take the exit from I-430 to Maumelle Blvd and turn left at Walgreens onto Odom Blvd South. Travel 1.1 miles to Village Dr. Go left (at the Gate house) about 100 feet to the round about. The Club House sits on the round about. Please obey No Parking signs on street.

7 Day at the Races Saturday March 22, 2014 $10.00 pp members & guests Includes entrance fee & reserved seat. The Second Race will be sponsored by the ski club SEE LARRY STORTHZ FOR YOUR TICKETS OR CALL HIM AT We will meet at Rod s Pizza after the race

8 The Fabulous BUFFALO RIVER FLOAT TRIP May *Two nights lodging at the Beaver Creek Cabins *Light breakfast Saturday morning *Sack lunch Saturday on the river *Canoe and shuttle provided *Barbeque Dinner Saturday night *Entertainment Saturday night Bring cash for excellent food at the Low Gap Café on Friday evening. Sunday breakfast is on your own; traditionally we eat at the Cliff House, famous for observing dozens of hummingbirds. We are trying something new this year after considering suggestions to make sleeping arrangements more versatile. For cabin rooms that are private, the total cost for the weekend will be $170. per person based on double occupancy. ( so you and your roommate must both pay together at sign up. This only applies for the private cabin rooms ). For the open lofts, sunroom, or living room areas, the Cost for the weekend will be $140. per person. Your check holds your space and there are a limited amount of private cabin rooms. Be aware there are no refunds or cancellations, only substitutions will be allowed. Cost is less if you do not float, but still want to join us for this fun trip! Last day to pay is April 8th, See Linda Frisbee at the February meeting with your checkbook. We had an absolutely fabulously Fun, Fun, Fun Float Trip in May 2013!!! We are looking forward to another Fun Trip!! Join us!!!

9 Profiles of Ski Club Members By Ronnie Jones Each month we will interview some members for you to get to know better. Gem & Marvin Koski Number of years in Ski Club 10 years Occupation Marvin (Child Psychologist/Research and Development) Gem (Human Resourses Manager) We are both retired! WELL, Gem is working part time for a CPA firm in Hot Springs. Favorite place to ski Marvin (Any ski area in Colorado) Gem (doesn t ski). Favorite Place to travel Colorado, the upper Michigan area and the beaches of the Emerald coast, Florida ( Just can t pick one ). Favorite LRSC event All of the events are our favorites. We enjoy seeing, and visiting with our friends. We have never been disappointed. Most people don t know Gem plays the piano and loves the Denver Broncos. Marv plays tennis, loves the Broncos and classical music. How did you find out about the LRSC Gem s brother, Jon Luer, is a member and told us the LRSC is a good organization for travel and social evenys. ( and it is ). Your idea of a romantic evening Marv and I enjoy a nice candlelight dinner sitting by the fireplace with some red wine and good conversation. ( Red apple Inn provides all of the above). My dream vacation We would both love to visit Finland again. (Marv is Finnish). A Viking Cruise in Europe would also be wonderful. Most memorable LRSC moment Marv ( Helping Gem with membership at meetings and carrying boxes). Gem (Enjoying the friendship and dancing to the live bands at the annual Snow Ball. Favorite foods Our favorite is seafood, salmon, and Italian dishes. Favorite drink We both like red wine. Marv likes a whiskey sour and coffee with Irish Cream. I drive a Gem ( Infiniti G35 ) Marv ( drives a Corolla sporty model/energy efficient).

10 Favorite foods: Chocolate, fruit and lots of cooked veggies. Favorite drink: A glass of sauvignon blanc. I drive a blue SUV. ter. We hope you will enjoy.

11 Membership Memberships are for a period of one year, starting in August and ending in July. A non-member or guest may attend only two meetings per year without joining. Please help us keep your information updated by sending changes in addresses, phone numbers and to insure you receive reminders of special events, ski trips openings, and other items of importance. Any changes should be sent to Membership Chairman Gem Koski, at P.O. Box , Little Rock, AR , or lgkoski1@juno.com If you are interested in advertising in the monthly newsletter, contact Mike Graves at mngraves@sbcglobal.net or call Square Business card size ad for $150 for one year. Please consider doing business with our advertisers and to personally thank them for helping to support our club. We appreciate their willingness to partner with us. AMERICAN STORAGE, INC Covered & Open Boat & RV Storage -Many Mini Sizes-Resident Manager -Fenced and Lighte-All New Metal Buildings or Rixey/Kiehl Road, Exit 5 Sherwood, AR RENT THIS EXCELLENT ASPEN CONDO! GREAT LOCATION IN THE CENTER OF TOWN 2 BLOCKS TO SILVER QUEEN GONDOLA 3 BLOCKS TO RFTA SKI BUS TERMINAL HALF BLOCK TO CITY MARKET GROUND FLOOR & NO STEPS TO CLIMB AFTER SKIING 20% DISCOUNT TO LRSC MEMBERS! CONTACT DAVE GRUENWALD FOR MORE DETAILS PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements that appear in the Lift Line are PAID advertisements. The LRSC does not endorse products or services advertised, but encourage you to consider them. Advertisements that may compete with or affect our members participation on trips or at functions sponsored by LRSC will not be approved for publication or distribution on line or promoted at meetings or functions. We Sam Giannavila want your input. Jan 5 We want all of your support and suggestions for trips and activities. We would like input on functions that we might offer that will be of interest to you. Please contact a board member with your suggestions and please respond to any surveys we send your way. Sallie Gaves Jan 7

Lift Line. President s Message MAY NEWSLETTER 2014 LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB...SOCIAL,TRAVEL & MORE COMING EVENTS

Lift Line. President s Message MAY NEWSLETTER 2014 LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB...SOCIAL,TRAVEL & MORE COMING EVENTS MAY NEWSLETTER 2014 Next Meeting: Tues. May 13, 6:00 PM AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL Lift Line Established 1967 www.lrsnowski.com Follow us on Facebook & Meetup LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB...SOCIAL,TRAVEL & MORE