A Message from Our President My fellow Fagowees, I go both ways now. I've been skiing for 4 seasons and decided it was time to try something new. While I was at Whitefish I took a couple of snowboarding lessons. It was great! Everyone told me it was harder to learn to snowboard than to ski but truthfully I fell fewer times my first time on a board than I did the first time on skis. It is a totally different experience. What I already knew about skiing didn't help me much. You go down the hill sideways for crying out loud! But it got easier for me after just a few runs. The instructor kept telling me just look where you want to go and eventually it worked. I made it off the bunny hill and rode the lift up to a green and actually got off without falling a few times. I got pretty good at riding heel side but toe side was still hard at the end of the second lesson. I don't know where I'll go from here. I'm certainly not ready to race on a board but after doing it a few more times I might give that a try. I'll keep skiing but I might do both for a while, maybe a long while. I'm getting better at skiing all the time and enjoying it even more than when I started. This sport keeps getting more expensive. Next thing I know I'll be buying a board and new boots. At least the boots are more comfortable. And you get to wear cooler clothes. Happy riding! Bill March 2015 The Newsletter of the Cleveland FaGowees
FaGOWEE MEETING INFORMATION The Fagowees ski club is a proud member of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council www.fagowees.org Club Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month Doors Open at 7:00 P.M. - Meeting Starts at 8:00 P.M. AMPOL HALL - 4737 Pearl Road - Cleveland $6.00 Members - $8.00 Guests Beer, Wine, Pop and Munchies Greeting you at the door will be... March 3 Formal Meeting Lisa & John G. Moving? Let us know! Send your new address to: Cynthia Daniels at membership@fagowees.org March 17 Formal Meeting Evan P., Dave M. & Lisa D. April 7 Formal Meeting Chris S. & Vanna W. April 21 Formal Meeting Cynthia D. & Larry F. 47 Years of Fun And Games On Week Ends, Especially Skiing 2014 2015 Executive Board President Bill Wolohan 440-201-9656 president@fagowees.org Vice President Mark Pillon 216-214-9083 vp@fagowees.org Secretary Sue Koslowski 440-213-2582 secretary@fagowees.org Treasurer Jodi Leal 216-832-8506 treasurer@fagowees.org Auditor Dave Mitzel 330-573-1441 auditor@fagowees.org Winter Social Lisa Damato 330-620-9137 wintersocial@fagowees.org Summer Social John Giba 440-941-5829 summersocial@fagowees.org Membership Chair Cynthia Daniels 330-723-6999 membership@fagowees.org Trustees Jeff Branske 440-476-3452 Al Feronti 440-258-6848 Mike Gumbish 216-433-0071 Donna Kuhar 216-337-8738 Mike Kupiec 216-382-7284 Trustees@fagowees.org Race Committee Renae Delvito 216-221-4559 Larry Foote 216-244-4340 Mike Kupiec 216-382-7284 race@fagowees.org CMSC (Metro) & Int l Rep Chris Stimac 216-389-5316 cmsc@fagowees.org Publicity Chair Lauren Krysiac 216-904-1090 publicity@fagowees.org Elections Chair elections@fagowees.org Merchandise Chair Donna Brown 440-313-8690 merchandise@fagowees.org Assistant Merchandise Chair Lisa Giba 216-741-9198 merchandise@fagowees.org Happening (newsletter) John Molnar 216-299-0115 happening@fagowees.org Website Chairman Evan Pierce 440-258-6024 web@fagowees.org Assistant Website Chairman Mike Popik 216-447-1698 web@fagowees.org Past President Sharon Eckhardt 216-362-7470 Chaplain Du Jour NOTICE: Executive Board Members' phone numbers are printed in The Happening and in the Directory. Members having any suggestions, qu estions, or problems are invited to call us. However, members' phone numbers and addresses are for the sole use of the membership of the Fagowee Ski Club. No one may use this information provided in the directory for business use of any kind. Unauthorized use of our directory can result in disciplinary or legal action. Read more about our constitution, by-laws, and code of conduct at www.fagowees.org. 2
Congratulations to the Fagowee of the Month! Where should we start Other than the fact that her sweetheart thinks she is super awesome, we here at the Fagowees think she s pretty special too! While only in her second year with us, she decided to get more involved with the club by offering her services as a board member for the position of Publicity. As if her life isn t busy enough with her AVP role at Huntington and our board position, she has also busted her butt in school to hold almost a perfect 4.0. She has her heart set on snowboard racing this year and has picked up wakeboarding over the summer to try to help make her a better snowboarder. So don t be surprised to see her reach the podium this winter a few times, for she will be one force to be reckoned with in her class this season. When you see her at a meeting, pat her on the back, hoist a beer with her, and greet her resoundingly! She is or Fagowee-of-the-Month! Give a big cheer for. Lauren K! 3
FAGOWEE are going to Engelberg Switzerland March 6-15, 2015 Leaders- Marc and Lisl Vignerot Ground package: Ground package: Cost per person: $1310 (double) $1445 (single) Air will be priced individually but it is estimated approximately $1200- $1300/person depending on departure airport and time of booking. Ground Package includes: 7 Nights hotel at Terrace Hotel*** in the center of town on top of the mountain Breakfast every morning Dinner every evening Wine and water with dinner Transfers from ZRH airport to hotel in Engelberg to Zurich hotel to ZRH airport 6 days of lift tickets One night in Zurich at the Best Western Glockenhof **** in the center of old town Zurich Welcome party All taxes, fuel charges, and fees (excluding extra baggage fees) The Terrace Hotel is at the top of the mountain right above the center of town, and it has a funicular that runs on demand 24x7 that takes you up and down. At the bottom of the funicular, the ski stop is less than 200m and the train station is about 400m. Another added bonus is it has a disco in the basement which takes high accolades on all the après ski sites for being awesome and the place to party. The biggest bonus, the lift tickets and wine are included in the price. Engelberg is little known and under-rated even by its home-nation; this quiet resort has huge skiing among striking mountains and one of the biggest vertical drops - 2,000m - from the top of the lift system to town. Hotel for Zurich is 2 blocks from the hoptbahn and in the center of old town of Zurich. This is a 4 star hotel with a great location. Deposit information: $200 at time of signup $250 October 15 Final payment Dec 1 Cancellation Policy club: Prior to Dec 1 $50 cancellation fee per person Dec 7-Jan 6 $100 penalty Jan 7-Feb 6 - $200 penalty After Feb 7 No refund, no substitutions Substitution or change fee after December 1 - $250 How to sign up: Send a check for $200 made out to The Fagowees and mail to Lisa Vignerot 1472 Mountain View Rd, Stafford, VA 22554. For more information or questions, call Lisa at 703-209-6776 or email lvignerot@gmail.com. 4
Here s how you can get the Fagowee emblems on your merchandise from Lands End. Set up an account at https://business.landsend.com And you can add anyone of these logos to your item. Many times they have free logos and free shipping. Get on the mailing list to be informed of sales. You can add the logos to your account under my logos then associate logos to your account. Use the logo numbers below with customer number 3017540. 1326180 Estimated Application Fee:$8.50 1325215 Estimated Application Fee:$8.50 935279 Estimated Application Fee:$8.50 5
Over the Hill with Dale in Vail http://www.vail.com/mountain/mountain-home.aspx Dates: Monday April 6, 2015 to Sunday April 12, 2015 6 Nights of lodging at Landmark Tower West-Ideally located in Lions head Village; Landmark Condominiums are a short stroll from the base of Vail Ski Resort, with more than 5,200 skiable acres and three terrain parks. You ll also within walking distance of boutique shopping, charming cafes, art galleries and much more. http://www.ski.com/vail-lodging/landmark-tower-west/10258 5 days of skiing at Vail Round trip ground transportation to and from Denver Airport Welcome reception Midweek Party Total Package is $1294.00 Round Air to and from Denver Depart Cleveland April 6, 2014- UA 763S 9:05 AM- arrive in Denver 10:19 AM Depart Denver April 12, 2014- UA6324W 5:00PM- arrive in Cleveland 9:54 PM For more information please contact: Al Feronti 440-258-6848 aferonti@amfinancialgroup.com Dale Wolboldt 330-231-5390 Dalebob348@hotmail.com Please make checks payable to SKI.com and mail to : Al Feronti 627 Wellesley Cir. Avon Lake OH 44012 Only 26 spots available.only 6 spots remaining $200 deposit to hold your spot $200 due on Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1, Jan1, Feb 1- Remaining Balance All pricing does not include any additional airport or fuel charges which may be imposed by the airline, Extra airline baggage charges not included. insurance is available for an additional cost. See trip agreement for details
MEMBERSHIP CORNER Membership Renewals Remember that membership is only until September 30 th. Every member renews their membership in the month of September or October, no matter when they join. If you have not paid your dues yet, you must now pay $25 per person (new rates). Couples rate no longer apply. All payments MUST be accompanied by a completed membership application form. Common question: If none of my information has changed, must I still complete an application? Answer: YES! We need every current member to agree to the waiver policy, as stated on the application. Your signature with a date is needed on a yearly basis. Name Badges: Do you have your name badge? Have you picked it up from the membership area? If not, please do so. There are WAY too many unclaimed name badges. If you lost it, there is a $5 charge to replace it. New 2014-2015 members your badges will be ordered soon. Badges will be available by the December 16 th meeting. Name badges are only ordered THREE (3) times per year: before Christmas, in February, and after the May elections. Members that join, will have a badge ordered for them, regardless of whether or not you attend meetings if you know that you won t attend any meetings, write on your membership application no badge needed. 2014 Directory Corrections (My apologies!): John & Lisa G. home number is: 216.741.9198 Sandy F. email is: SFeicht2@gmail.com Bob J. email is: Robert.jordan@odfl.com New to the club? Be sure to pick up the 2014-2015 Membership Directory at a meeting. Is your information printed correctly in the directory? Please double-check it & email Cynthia at membership@fagowees.or if there is a mistake For Sale/Swap/Rent For Rent: Snowshoe, WV: Mountain Lodge Unit 254 for rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. (Sleeps 4) 30 yards from the top of Ballhooter lift. Great views. More information at www.home-away.com listing # 3471809. Need more units: see www.snowshoeskicondo.com. For Rent or Sale: Snowshoe, WVa., Mountain Lodge Unit #116-3 Bdr, 3 Bath 1250 Sq.Ft condo on 1st Floor facing Ballhooter Lift. Sleeps 8 w/ 2 master suites, 2 twins, and sleeper sofa. Steps from lift, village and Unit 254. Other units are also available. To plan your visit and see photos of the unit, use these links: www.vrbo.com/373069 or http://www.snowshoeskicondo.com/. 7
Euchre Tourney Saturday, March 7 th Cynthia s house in Medina Arrival: 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Ready to play: 6:30 p.m. BYOB Entrance fee: $3.00 (1 st & 2 nd place winners take the cash!) Bring a side dish or dessert Bring a sleeping bag... just in case! lol RSVP: CynthiaAnne6868@yahoo.com to be added to the E-mail list!! Contact Cynthia if you are interested in hosting a euchre party at your house. Check out pogo.com if interested in learning how to play or want to brush up on your euchre skills play against the robots /computer!! 8
WHAT: a JIFFI: FAGOWEES RETRO ROLLER SKATE NITE!! WHEN: Thursday April 2nd 2015 5.30-10:30pm WHERE: meet at the ICEHOUSE [10036 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44130] 5:30-6pm-ish for FOOD & BEVVIES Brookpark Skateland [13445 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142] SKATE : 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Featuring Retro Night - Hits from the 70 s & 80 s Attire: RETRO BABIE! BELL BOTTOMS! AFRO WIGS! TIE DYE! COST: $6.00 [exta fee for skate rental not included] CONTACT: RollerSkateDisco@fagowees.org with questions or just SHOW UP!
Men Women Couples Total 2015 New 9 20 12 (6) 41 2015 Renewals 79 44 84 (42) 207 Totals 88 64 96 (48) 248 Welcome new members: Chrissy B., Dana C., Jennifer G., Paula H., Kate K., Jason M., Angela R., Jim R., Bob & Patricia S., Jim S., Terri S., Andrew V., and Todd Z. Bits and Pieces Fagowees send their condolences to: Dale Wolboldt on the loss of his Father. Please keep him in your thoughts during this difficult time. 10
COMING ATTRACTIONS Go to Meetup.com and Fagowees.org for the most current info March Events 3/3/15 Formal Meeting Ampol Hall 3/6-15/15 Engelberg Switzerland Contact Lisa Vignerot at 703-209-6776 3/7/15 Euchre Contact Cynthia at cynthiaanne6868@yahoo.com 3/17/15 Formal Meeting Ampol Hall 3/31/15 JIFFI Formerly known as Whetto Skate 6:15 to 7:30 at Halloran Ice rink Future Events 4/2/15 Retro Roller 7:30 at Brookpark Skateland 4/6-12/15 Over the hill in Vail with Dale Contact Al F. 440-258-6848 or Dale W. 330-231-5390 4/25/15 Racers Banquet Reineckers Party Center Formal Apology After extensive consultations between the Editor-in-Chief and the Arts & Entertainment division, particularly the Theatre and Literary review staff, the management of the Happening (a wholly owned subsidiary of Fagowee Enterprises Worldwide) has determined that an apology is owed to our dear and gentle readers. Several of our more perverse and depraved members have written us to request that we review the book and movie entitled 50 Shades of Gray. We had ignored it in the past because we were unaware that it was a literary achievement. We had assumed that 50 Shades of Gray was Cleveland s regular weather forecast for November through April of any given year. As soon as we can find a volunteer, we shall publish our review. Volunteers for this assignment may contact us at Happening@fagowees.org. Please be prepared to provide a detailed description of your experience and adventures in this area. Follow-up interviews will be thorough and painful. Until then, please except our sincerest apologies for this grievous sin of omission. Hooley House 10310 Cascade Xing Brooklyn, 44114 216-362-7700 1funpub.com Happy Hour! Thursday, 3/26/15 11
March Birthdays Mitch Z. 2 Deb S. 3 Jason McM. 3 Kris K. 3 Yvonne D. 4 Tony T. 6 Jeff K. 6 Ellen C. 7 Joseph J. 10 Dana C. 11 Greg L. 12 Kitty DiL. 12 Cindy W. 13 Paula H. 14 Philip J. D. 15 Norman D. 17 Terry K. 17 Bobbi J. 19 Nancy K. 27 Deb B. 27 Bob P. 29 Jeffrey B. 29 John F. 30 A Member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Ski Council P.O. Box 635 North Olmsted, OH 44070-0635 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Cleveland, OH 44101 Permit No. 1063 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Regular Meeting 4 5 3 months till Golfing starts! 6 7 Euchre 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Regular Meeting Happy St. Pat s Day! 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JIFFI-Skating March, 2015 12