Castro Valley Ski Club Newsletter CVSC SkiZette P.O. Box 20321, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Special Events: June-July, 2006 CELEBRATING OUR TWENTY SECOND YEAR EVENTS CALENDAR REMEMBER!!! CVSC ONLY MEETS ONCE A MONTH IN JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER; ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY AND JULY AND AUGUST ARE BBQs Inside this issue: Birthdays/ Travel Table/ Membership News/ Company Store President Message/ 3 2 MEX-FEST JULY 29 MYSTERY DINNER THEATER AUGUST 4 DELTA POKER RUN AUGUST 5 JUNE 8-11 FWSA Convention at Chandler, AZ 14 CVSC Board Meeting at TBD 21 CVSC General Meeting at Don Jose s JULY 12 CVSC Board Meeting at TBD 19 CVSC BBQ Meeting at Castro Valley Community Center (f) 29 Mexican Fiesta at the Green s (f) AUGUST 4 Mystery Dinner Theater (f) 5 Delta Poker Run (f) 9 CVSC Board Meeting at TBD 16 CVSC BBQ Meeting at Castro Valley Community Center SEPTEMBER 13 CVSC Board Meeting at TBD 16 Napa Wine Tour 20 CVSC General Meeting at Don Jose s 22 A s Ballgame for DSUSA (f) Event Flyers 4-11 Avid Skiers in Control Back page Oct. 29 Oct 29-Nov 11 Jan 27-Feb 3 Mar 3-10 UPCOMING Halloween Party Royal Caribbean Panama Canal Cruise (f,tt) 2007 FWSA Ski Week to Steamboat Springs (tt) BAC Ski Week to Panorama, Canada (f) LOTS OF THINGS GOING ON THIS SUMMER BE SURE AND READ THE FLYERS IN THIS ISSUE!!!
PAGE 2 JUNE BIRTHDAYS Barry Laven 2 JULY BIRTHDAYS Erlyn Lucas 2 CVSC SKIZETTE Our Club Historian wants to Document! JUNE-JULY 2006 Michelle Duncan 2 Karen Ginsberg 3 Norman Prickett 6 Ben Newmarker 15 Laura Jeong 17 Leo Torres 17 Bill Funkhouser 19 Rindie Chase 19 Linda Marver 20 Dick Siegfried 23 Claudia Fernandes 24 Ralph Sherman 27 Robert Duncan 27 Wes Erck 6 Jane Fontius 8 Lidia Kasprzak 11 Lynda Nestlebush 15 Lori Duffy 16 Walt Johnson 18 Mary Luthy 20 Phyllis Fagan 25 Katie Smith 31 Hi everyone, Just a reminder that I need photos from the following events to build our CVSC photo album: 6/5/04 Livermore Bike Ride 7/31/04 Mexican Fiesta 8/21/04 Delta Poker Run 9/25/04 Napa Wine Tasting 5/7/05 Rotary Sunol Wine Train 8/6/05 Mexican Fiesta 11/05 Trip to Puerto Vallarta 1/06 Beaver Creek The pictures can be sent to me via email as an attachment to: (jdgartland@sbcglobal.net) or copies given to me at a meeting for inclusion in our Club photo album. Thank you, Diana Gartland Destination/Sponsor Dates Cost Contact What FWSA Royal Caribbean Panama Canal Cruise FWSA 2007 Ski Week SteamBoat Springs, CO Oct 29-Niv 11,2006 $1218-$2118 PP/dbl occ. + air Jan 17-Feb 4, 2007 TRAVEL TABLE - FWSA, BAC, Club trips featured $760 and up +air & Ground trans. Tucker Hoffmann 510 278-7660 tkhoffmann@aol.com CST# 2081040 Tucker Hoffmann 510 278-7660 tkhoffmann@aol.com CST# 2081040 Port Taxes, fees, all cruise activities, meals, games, spa, shows, 24 hr room service & more Lodging, Welcome party, 3 races, mountain picnic, Apres Ski party, awards banquet, 5-7 day lift ticket From Membership: New members: Jane Fontius 15 gary Way Alamo, CA 94507 Paul & Suzanne Muchnic 6504 Vista Del Mar Playa del Ray, CA 90293 Dave & Erika Meinhardt 3193 David Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Remember, There is only one meeting in June on the 21st at Don Jose's. Also, the once-a-month meetings in July and August are barbaques at the community park in Castro Valley. have a great Summer! -John Change of Address? - Contact John Fagan, VP Membership @ (925)371-1667 The Company Store The following Castro Valley Ski Club promotional items, with logo, are available to members Black Ball Caps $10 Gold Key Rings $5 Logo Luggage Tags $1.50; 4/$5 Logo Fanny Packs $20 Club Patches $1 SEE DEAN OR JOLENE MICHAEL TO PURCHASE ANY OF THESE GREAT ITEMS
President s Message JUNE-JULY 2006 CVSC SKIZETTE PAGE 3 W hat are YOU doing this summer now that you are not skiing? Well CVSC has plans for you. Are you up to it? To begin with make sure you come to the June General meeting on the 21st. We need to get you signed up for all the summer activities. Bring your social calendar and your check book. To start off in July we will have our general meeting at Castro Valley Community Center in the upper picnic area. This is a Bar-B-Que event. There is no cost, however, you do need to bring what you want to BBQ and a side dish or dessert to share. Look for the flyer in this issue to determine which item to bring according to your last name. Some should bring a side dish, some should bring dessert. The Club will provide the BBQ grill and charcoal, along with water, paper plates, plastic forks and knives, and napkins. This event starts at 6:00 and is a great time to socialize. Some members even bring a bottle of wine to enjoy, Oh-My. On July 29 th is Dan and Pat Green s famous Mexican Fiesta. This event costs $19 and includes Margarita s poured by the Margarita girls, hors d ouvres, and a fabulous dinner. The event is poolside so you know what that means. Friday night, August 4 th is the Mystery Dinner Theater at the Pleasanton Hotel. Cost is $60 and includes dinner, tax and tip but not drinks. Booth Meyers is coordinating this for us and is collecting checks made payable to CVSC. This is dinner and a show where each table tries to come up with who did it. We have 25 people signed up already and if we get 50 we ll have the whole place to ourselves. The next day, Aug. 5 th is the annual Day on the Delta. Right now we have only two boats participating which means we re limited to 14 people but so far we only have 10 signed up. First to sign up, go. The cost is $20 with $5 going to the luckiest person. The rest of the money goes to gas, what else. We will be stopping at a few places, and those that are adventurous can go tubing. Also, plan on buying lunch at one of the stops and bring something to drink and snacks if you like. The 16 th of Aug. we will have our general meeting again at Castro Valley Community Center for another BBQ. Again look for the flyer as those that were assigned a side dish in July should bring dessert, and those that brought dessert should bring a side dish. Next on our summer schedule is the Napa Wine Tour coordinated by Sandy Beecher. This event is Sept. 16 th. This is fantastic opportunity to visit some great wineries. I don t know the cost yet but if your at all interested you should get on the list. This event is usually limited to 20 people and again first to sign up go. The cost should be around $45-$50 and includes dinner at Sandy s in Napa after the winery tour. Last on our summer schedule is the A s baseball game and fireworks show Friday, September 22 nd. The cost is $30 and we will have a tailgate party/bbq pre-game. The BBQ will be in the North parking lot under the light pole with three black stripes. Bring what you want to cook and drink. Paper products will be supplied. This is a fund raiser for Disabled Sports and a portion of the cost will be going to DSUSA. I need your money for this event by the July meeting so we can purchase the tickets in advance. Last year CVSC had 49 people at the BAC event. If we want to sit together we need to get our money in early. I hope you all have a great summer. Don t forget the June meeting to sign up and pay for the activity of your choice. Volunteering to have fun, Walt Johnson SkiZette Policy NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: 22nd of the month Articles submitted by this date will be included in the following month's newsletter - space permitting. Submit articles to: Jim Korn, 15447 Heron Drive, San Leandro, CA 94579-2741; Phone (510) 357-6127, Fax 510 352-3757, email: jimkorn@value.net Didn t get your newsletter? - Contact John Fagan, VP Membership @ (925)371-1667
PAGE 4 CVSC SKIZETTE JUNE-JULY 2006 CVSC GENERAL MEETING AND BBQ JULY 19TH THE CLUB WILL PROVIDE CHARCOAL, BYO DRINKS AND MEAT TO COOK. - ALSO - MEMBERS WITH LAST NAMES STARTING A-K BRING A SIDE DISH TO SHARE; THOSE WITH LAST NAMES L-Z BRING A DESSERT HOW TO GET THERE FROM EAST OF CASTRO VALLEY - Take 580 west to Strobridge exit. Turn right at the stop and go to Castro Valley Blvd., turn right FROM WEST OF CASTRO VALLEY - From 238 south, take Castro Valley Blvd. Exit, turn left at stoplight; proceed on Castro Valley Blvd. FROM WEST OF CASTRO VALLEY - From 580 east, take Strobridge exit, turn left at the stop and go to Castro Valley Blvd., turn right After getting on Castro Valley Blvd., go to Lake Chabot Rd., turn left and proceed to Quail Avenue, which tees in from the right. Turn right, entrance to the Castro Valley Community Center will be on your right - look for familiar vehicles, etc. Plan to Arrive ~ 6pm
JUNE-JULY 2006 CVSC SKIZETTE PAGE 5 MEXICAN FIESTA July 29th; 3:00 PM At 4655 Cope Court, Pleasanton The Home of Dan & Pat Green $19 per person INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGE COME AND ENJOY A RELAXING AFTERNOON AND EVENING WITH GREAT FRIENDS!! MENU Chicken & Steak Fajitas Rice & Beans Tossed Salad Fruit Salad Dessert Margaritas - Beer - Soft Drinks YES! I want to attend the Mexican Fiesta! Name Phone # My check is enclosed for persons; total amount $ RSVP by July 14, 2004 to: Pat Green, 4655 Cope Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566; phone: 925 846-7250
PAGE 6 The CVSC MALTESE SKIZETTE CROw JUNE-JULY 2006 MURDER!! at the Pleasanton Hotel Friday, August 4th, 2006 SEATING AT 7:15 PM $60/person includes: The Show Dinner Service & Taxes Menu Selections: SIRLOIN STEAK WITH RED WINE MUSHROOM SAUCE Salmon with Citrus/shallot beurre blanc Stuffed Chicken Breast with Dijon cream sauce Shrimp louie salad Eggplant parmesan fettucini, garlic bread (vegetarian) Please pre-order entrée selection when making reservation For information and sign-ups: Contact Booth Myers 1539 alton lane, brentwood, ca 94513; (925) 634-0649 email: brmyers@sbcglobal.net Make checks payable to Castro Valley Ski Club We need a dinner count before Aug. 1st so get on it!!
JUNE-JULY 2006 CVSC SKIZETTE PAGE 7 Enjoy a Day on the Sacramento Delta Saturday, August 5th DELTA POKER RUN Cruise to five Establishments for Refreshment, No-Host Lunch & Dinner Get a Card at Each stop... Best High/Low hand wins $20 ea CONTACT: Walt Johnson 510 881-8201 More Details at Ski Club Meeting
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JUNE-JULY COME 2006 SAIL AWAY WITH CVSC YOUR SKIZETTE FRIENDS AT F.W.S.A PAGE 9 ABOARD ROYAL CARIBBEAN S SERENADE OF THE SEAS OCTOBER 29 NOVEMBER 11, 2006 13NT PANAMA CANAL CRUISE ITINERARY www.fwsacruises.com Day Location Arrival Departure October 29, 2006 San Diego, California 5:00pm October 30, 2006 At Sea -- -- October 31, 2006 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 10:00am 6:00pm November 1, 2006 At Sea -- -- November 2, 2006 Acapulco, Mexico 8:00am 8:00pm November 3, 2006 Huatulco, Mexico 10:00am 5:00pm November 4, 2006 At Sea -- -- November 5, 2006 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 7:00am 7:00pm November 6, 2006 At Sea -- -- November 7, 2006 Panama Canal (Cruising Canal) 6:00am 4:00pm November 8, 2006 At Sea -- -- November 9, 2006 Oranjestad, Aruba 9:00am 11:00pm November 10, 2006 At Sea -- -- November 11, 2006 San Juan, Puerto Rico 8:00am -- INSIDE CABINS CAT Q - $1218.22 PER PERSON (VERY LIMITED) INSIDE CABINS CAT N - $1288.22 PER PERSON OCEAN VIEW CABINS CAT I - $1618.22 PER PERSON (VERY LIMITED) OCEAN VIEW CABINS CAT H - $1688.22 PER PERSON BALCONY CABINS - $2118.22 PER PERSON RATES ARE PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY CRUISE ONLY AND INCLUDE PORT TAXES AND GOVERNMENT FEES. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CABIN CATEGORY & AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF BOOKING. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL DEPOSITED. INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Once a deposit has been received a $50 per person cancellation fee applies. If you cancel 69-30 days prior to cruise the penalty is the deposit amount, 29-15 days the penalty is 50% of total price, 14 days or less there will be no refund. On Board The Serenade of the Seas Everything is included in your cruise... Variety of daily activities led by cruise staff Port & Shopping lectures and shore excursions The stunning Centrum, an open atrium featuring duty-free shopping, jewelry, souvenirs and logo items. Photo Gallery and Photo Shop for cruise photos, film and developing Outdoor & Indoor swimming pool in a Solarium with a sliding roof and 6 whirlpools for total relaxation Deck sports include basketball, Rock-climbing wall, shuffleboard, jogging ShipShape Day Spa with full service treatments, beauty salon, sauna & steam room, fully equipped fitness center and aerobics classes. Casino Royale Casino with blackjack, roulette, craps, Caribbean stud poker, slot machines. Oceanview Café & grill serves casual buffet-style breakfast, lunches and sit-down dinner with indoor / outdoor seating. Complimentary 24-hour room service including gourmet pizza delivery 3-Story Royal Caribbean Theatre with full production Shows Themed bars & lounges for panoramic views, piano music and dancing
PAGE 10 CVSC SKIZETTE The Ports of Call..The Serenade of the Seas JUNE-JULY 2006 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Once referred to as the "millionaire's sandbox," Cabo San Lucas is Mexico's jewel resort at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. Its remote location and unspoiled beauty make this a seaside paradise. Acapulco, Mexico Acapulco was first settled in 1550 and for many years was a major Mexican shipping port. Attracted to its perfect sunsets, clear waters and many white-sand beaches, visitors began flocking to Acapulco in the 1920s. Visitors still thrill to the sight of Acapulco's intrepid La Quebrada cliff divers, who routinely risk their lives by leaping from the 130-foot-high rock formations into the surf below. Its legendary nightlife makes it a required port of call for the complete Mexican cruise adventure. Huatulco, Mexico Once a haven for pirates and weary sailors traveling from the Far East, today Huatulco (pronounced wah-tool-co) is a relatively undiscovered port of call. Located on the Pacific Coast in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, it's one of the first destinations in the western hemisphere to focus on eco-tourism and the protection of natural resources. And with 22 miles of jagged coastline, pristine beaches and spectacular crystal-clear waters it's easy to see why.. Puntarenas, Costa Rica Tiny Puntarenas, on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, is situated between the volcanic beaches of the Golfo de Nicoya and some of the country's highest mountain peaks. Within a half-hour's drive from the port, tropical jungles give up their secrets to the casual observer. Trees flash with color as macaws, toucans and parakeets take flight, and howler monkeys scream in the distance. In the capital city of San Jose, you'll find museums, theaters and shops. Oranjestad, Aruba Located on the picturesque southern coast, Oranjestad is the historic Dutch capital of Aruba, where the traditional, tall, multicolored houses combine carved wooden doors and typical Dutch tiles with open-air patios. The charm of the city complements the beauty of this popular Caribbean island where the Dutch and indigenous cultures have merged to give Aruba its unique atmosphere. Today's visitors can enjoy this culture along with beautiful beaches, excellent snorkeling and exciting nightlife. Sample Air rates: Sample airfares offered from Royal Caribbean Please let us know if we can assist you with your air / transfers / overnight stay arrangements. Los Angeles - $507.24 per person San Diego - $397.51 per person Reno - $603.79 per person www.fwsacruises.com REGISTRATION DEPOSIT DUE APR. 4, 2006 Home Phone & Cell Phone Enclosed is $ ($450 per person) for our deposit For the Serenade scheduled to depart on Oct. 29, 2006 Final Payment Due: Aug. 10, 2006 Email Address Legal Names & Dates of Birth : I would like: Inside Cabin 1. Ocean View Cabin 2. Balcony Cabin Address (City, State & Zip) Late dining has been requested / We would like to dine with: Passport # Other Special Requests:
JUNE-JULY 2006 CVSC SKIZETTE PAGE 11 BAC is offering one more trip for 2007 Panorama, BC Canada www.panoramaresorts.com Where is this guy going? To the new Panorama Mountain Village Why? Because he wants to ski! 4000 vertical foot runs, on 2,847 acres. When are we going? March 3-10, 2007 Send $200 now/ by July 1 +$400 / Bal due Sept 1 Full refund until Sept 1 st, Cancellation fee: $75 plus $50 Air - after Sept 1 st No refunds after Dec 18 th, 2006 Package includes two fun parties, 7 nights lodging, 5 day lift ticket with the 6 th day free, roundtrip air transfers (Calgary) about 3.5 hr bus ride. New Gold Condo at Tamarack.. $590 Premium Gold Condo at Taynton $620 1 BR, 1 bath for 2 people w. split king; or 2 BR, 2 baths for 4 people Add Air: $343 from SFO March 3: SFO 11:35AM to Calgary 3:06 PM March 10: Calgary 5:58PM to SFO 7:49PM For details contact: Steve Grevstad, Trip Leader At: skiersteve@aol.com Panorama s front side has lots of black diamond runs but to Californians they are blues, so don t worry about the skiing, as this resort is set up for Canadian families. This trip will be a repeat of the 2006 Beaver Creek trip, with Beaver Creek runs and Sun Valley hot tubs. What more can you ask for? There are over 300 people going from local and across the USA clubs. Send your $200 deposit check to BAC, c/o Norm Azevedo, 901 Sousa Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 BAC CST # 2050870-40
PAGE 12 CVSC SKIZETTE JUNE-JULY 2006 2005/2006 Avid Skiers in Control President Walt Johnson 510 881-8201 granite53@aol.com Vice President Paula Kinahon 510 357-6127 paula.kinahon@mckesson.com VP Membership John Fagan 925 371-1667 phyllismay@comcast.net VP Weekend Trips Kathy Johnson 510 881-8201 kjohnson@bayareakw.com VP Sitzmark Cabin Lloyd Chase 925 447-3659 skisailloyd@comcast.net Reservation Manager Erlyn Lucas 925 922-6119 erlynlucas@yahoo.com.com Secretary Claudia Fernandes 925 462-6573 claudia.fernandes@jud.ca.gov Treasurer Kathy Hoffmann 510 278-7660 tkhoffmann@aol.com Newsletter Editor Jim Korn 510 357-6127 jimkorn@value.net Web Manager Rindie Chase 925 447-3659 clarinett@comcast.net Race Director Dave Cunningham 925 455-1333 tahoeskier@mail.com Activity Director Pat Green 925 846-7250 greendm@comcast.net Travel Director Tucker Hoffmann 510 278-7660 tkhoffmann@aol.com Past President Jim Korn 510 357-6127 jimkorn@value.net California Road Conditions: 1 800-427-7623 SKIZETTE for JUNE-JULY, 2006 stamp P.O. Box 20321 Castro Valley, CA 94546 ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED ADDRESS LABEL HERE The Next Meeting will be on June 21st, 2006 7:30 PM at Don Jose s Mexican Restaurant 3430 Village Dr. Castro Valley 510 538-3290 SKI WITH PRIDE, LET IT RIDE, WATCH ALL SIDES First With Safety Awareness Slogan award sponsored by: