NOV/DEC 2018 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549, Downingtown, PA 19335 http://bvsa.wildapricot.org PREZ SEZ.Autumn leaves are a-fallin PREZ-SEZ (NOTE FROM THE PREZ) A Mexican magician tells the audience I will disappear on the count of 3. Uno..Dos.Poof, he disappeared without a Tres. PRESIDENTS PARTY THANK YOU A great big THANK YOU to all those members who attended our second President s Party. It was such a thrill for Kathy and I to host so many good people at our home on October 13. There is so much history and good will among our members. So many good times and even tough times. This party brought together many old dear friends. You could feel the energy. And we extended that heritage by welcoming several of our newest members this year. I want to take a moment to thank a few folks who went above expectations. - Mo Collins who again was a huge help in the kitchen. - Linda Peduto/Ted Elicker for helping to set up and serve. - Jeff Lucas for bringing beer, wine, and chairs. - Deb Curran (new member) more kitchen duty. - Dan (the Man) Dacey for keeping the fire burning in the fireplace. - Tom Ward for keeping the fire burning in the fire pit. - Phil Shiner for manning the check-in table. And, of course, Dan Marinacci for taking the photos. I am sure there were more that I did not see. Thank you to you all. Regardless, your presence alone was an important contribution to the success of the party. But there is one member above all that deserves a special THANK YOU. The person that planned the menu, ordered the food, shopped, prepared more food, decorated and cleaned the house, and even brushed the dogs; Kathy Schroeder. It should have been called the Kathy Schroeder s Party. Mountains aren t just funny.they re hill-areas. See you at the next General Meeting, Bon-fire or Holiday Party John Schroeder President, BVSA Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/180751838041/ BVSA Upcoming Events NOVEMBER 4 FALL FOLIAGE EXPRESS West Chester Railroad NOVEMBER 7 GENERAL MEETING Fashion Show NOVEMBER 10 BONFIRE PARTY DECEMBER 8 HOLIDAY PARTY JAN. 26 FEB. 2, 2019 BIG SKY FEB. 10-13, 2019 KILLINGTON SKI TRIP Walt Meuser Memorial FEB. 22 MAR. 2, 2019 ENGELBERG, SWITZERLAND EUROPE JUNE 11 19, 2019 IRELAND GOLF? Are you interested in playing a round of Golf with your BVSA friends? Reach out to our Golf Meister Jeff Klein D.C. @ Jklein4907@aol.com or 484-459-8508 to get on the email distribution list. Rounds are often played on Fridays, but evenings and weekends do happen. Events are weather dependent. Exceptional skill is NOT a requirement. Reach out to Jeff K
BVSA 2017 2018 Officers John Schroeder, President 516-902-4371 kayakor@gmail.com Phil Shiner, Vice President 860-262-1497 philip.shiner@flotech.net Nancy Canale, Treasurer 484-678-2696 ncanale@vftl.com Barb Cropper, Recording Sec y 610-836-2350 barb@ansteyteam.com Lisa Shiner, NL Editor 484-995-3022 tvshiner@msn.com Activities Committee Jeff Lucas 610-255-5749 jlucas1313b@aol.com Maureen Collins 610-306-3222 moco1949@hotmail.com Jeff Klein 484-459-8508 jklein4907@aol.com Tim Noonan 484-680-8435 timothy.j.noonan@gmail.com Kathy Schroeder 610-343-0186 kschro2@gmail.com Linda Peduto 610-331-6670 lindapeduto@yahoo.com Emily Warner 610-585-0375 emimacxo@aol.com Sheila Williamson 717-799-0146 sheila.kay0207@yahoo.com Wally Sliwinski, EPSC Rep 610-363-8637 wallski@comcast.net BVSA Webmaster Frank Dulin 610-696-0789 fdul@ccil.org BVSA HAPPY HOURS Happy Hours for NOV/DEC 2018 Happy Hours are from 5 to 9 PM 11/2/18 The Pour House Exton 11/21/18 Limoncello Ristorante Chester Springs 12/14/18 Plaza Azteca Exton 12/21/18 Red Star Craft House Exton Square Mall BVSA Board Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month.. Activities @ 7:00 pm; Board @ 8pm Frank s Americn Grill 541 West Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA, 19335 (610) 269-5732 All members are welcome to attend. Many of our members cannot attend all of our functions. They depend on BVSA s Trails and Tales Newsletter to fill them in on all the fun! Please remember, submit your articles and/or photos by the 20th of the month to: Lisa Shiner, tvshiner@msn.com Advertise in the BVSA Newsletter Submit copy-ready by 20th of month to: Lisa Shiner, tvshiner@msn.com Submit payment to: BVSA, Attn.: Nancy Canale P.O. Box 549, Downingtown, PA 19335
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NOVEMBER JULY 2018 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 HH The Pour House Exton 3 4 RAILROAD EXPRESS 11 KAYAK On the Brandywine 5 6 7 General Meeting Fashion Show 8 9 10 BONFIRE PARTY 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 HH Limoncello Chester Springs 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4
DECEMBER JULY 2018 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 General Meeting Gift Exchange 6 7 8 HOLIDAY PARTY 9 10 11 12 13 14 HH Plaza Azteca Exton 16 17 18 19 20 21 HH Red Star Craft House Exton Mall 15 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 5
BVSA GENERAL MEETING at Brickside Grille October 3, 2018 Photos Courtesy of Daniel Marinacci 6
BVSA PRESIDENTS PARTY October 13, 2018 Photos Courtesy of Daniel Marinacci 7
FAIR HILL HORSE TRAIL RIDE October 14, 2018 October 14th did not start as intended. The plan was to enjoy crisp fall air warmed only by a low but full sun dappling through brilliant blazes of reds, yellows, and oranges painting the rolling hills of northern Maryland. Instead our trip began with light showers, and a dull fall patina of greens and brows which to date still lacks the promised blazes of color. But as a wise someone once said you can t control the weather. It does seem however, that of late BVSA has a friend in St. Medard because when we arrived in Fair Hill the weather improved and gave way to a fine afternoon. There were 8 of us; 3 young folks who were experiencing their very first activity with the Club and another 5 which were only slightly younger than the 8 horses who rallied for our late afternoon ride around the 5600 acre Fair Hill Natural Resources Area. Hills, Dales, Pastures, Forests and Streams were enjoyed by all with nary an unfortunate event. The crew adjourned to the nearby Fair Hill Inn which lore has it is not haunted by William DuPont; but is a fine example of an 18th century Inn offering tasty wines by the glass and small bites. All in all a good afternoon, which was not marred by yet another Philadelphia Eagles melt down, and had some in the group vowing to enjoy a BVSA Authentic Western Dude Ranch trip in 2020. Any other takers?... - Tim Noonan 8
SAVE THE DATE (more details to follow) FALL FOLIAGE EXPRESS NOVEMBER 4, 2018 2PM West Chester, PA Contact: John Schroeder kayakor@gmail.com BONFIRE PARTY NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Hosted by Dave & Emily Warner Bring your guitars and campfire stories! GIFT EXCHANGE DECEMBER 5, 2018 (at the General Meeting) HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 8, 2018 St. Anthony s in Downingtown Live Music 9
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BONFIRE PARTY (RAIN OR STARLIGHT) Saturday NOVEMBER 10, 2018 5pm 10pm Where: Dave & Emily Warner s Home 1 Weiner Way, Chester Springs, PA Club will provide Hot Dogs, Burgers, Water Please Bring a Side Dish (Appetizer, Salad, Dessert) BYOB & Chair Dress in Layers Free Event for BVSA Members ($5 Guest) Please Carpool.Parking is Limited 11
FALL COLORS KAYAK RUN Enjoy a kayak trip down the Brandywine Creek to see the fall colors! WHEN: Sunday, November 11, 2018 Meet at 11:15AM at the Brandywine River Museum parking lot (near US Route 1) WHERE: 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 CONTACT: Daniel Marinacci (dan_marinacci@hotmail.com) We will team up to off load kayaks and drop vehicles at the Brandywine State Park parking lot in Delaware (intersection of Thompson Bridge Road (Route 92)/ Piken Creek Rd. The kayak trip is roughly 7 miles long and takes over 2 hours of paddling time. A fun route with 2 or 3 nice beaches to stop for snacks, relax and enjoy nature. Please let us know if you will join us. 12
HOLIDAY PARTY CELEBRATE THE SEASON Let s enjoy the Holidays with good friends, great food, and holiday cheer! Saturday December 8, 2018 6pm - 10pm St. Anthony Lodge 259 Church St. Downingtown, PA $40.00 PP Appetizers, Dinner, Cash Bar Live Band JUST FOR FUN Dancing Email invite / Reservations Required Please mail your check made out to BVSA to: BVSA PO Box 549 Downingtown, PA 19335 Payment will also be collected at the Nov 7 & Dec 5 General Meetings Checks, No cash 13
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*Transport To/From Newark on your own ==> HURRY! ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! * Transport to/from Newark on your own There will be single room fees if no available roommates! 16
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General Meetings 1st Wednesday of each month September through May 5:30pm Social Hour 7:00pm Meeting Brickside Grille Eagleview Town Center 540 Wellington Square Exton, PA 610-321-1600 Brandywine Valley Ski Association PO Box 549 Downingtown, PA 19335 Don't miss out on up-to-date BVSA news! Check us out at http://bvsa.wildapricot.org/ and don t forget to https://www.facebook.com/ groups/180751838041/ Let s build BVSA Membership. Bring your friends to our next meeting SKIING - CAMPING - HAPPY HOURS KAYAKING - POOL PARTIES - HIKING EXOTIC TRIPS - SAILING - BIKING - RAFTING COME JOIN YOUR BVSA FRIENDS FOR HAPPY HOURS 19