SnowTimes Volume 68 Issue 10 October 2016 Upcoming Events Oct 4 th Oct 6 th Oct 18 th Oct 21-23 Oct 22 nd General meeting at Draft Picks in Mount Prospect Four Winds meeting at Real Time Sports General meeting at Draft Picks in Mount Prospect Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show - Schaumburg Corn Maze Check inside for our 2016-17 Trip Details Follow us Like US Link to US
OPSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016/2017 SEASON Executive Board President Russel Butler 847-368-1571 russelbutler@comcast.net Vice President Russel Butler/Jackie Uznanski Exec Secretary Dave Breyer 847-841-1364 david.breyer@sbcglobal.net Treasurer Jackie Uznanski 630-257-9027 juzi382@yahoo.com Lodge President Kathy Mitchell - - - - - Standing Committees Snow Times Pat Mitchell - - - - - p.mitch23@sbcglobal.net Membership Nancy Uznanski 630-452-9001 nanbiluz@hotmail.com Trip Director Sheri Butler 847-368-1571 sfbutler333@gmail.com Ski Master Caroline Knoff - - - - - Public Relations Tony Zasadney 630-301-2298 mactony22@earthlink.net Social Director Entire Board - - - - - Web Master Bobbi Roberts - - - - - oakparkskclub@gmail.com Advisory Board Bob Fues 773-631-3810 fuesr@yahoo.com Our Meeting Location Announcements/Condolences Contact Pat Mitchell at p.mitch23@sbcglobal.net Membership Individual: Minimum age 18 Family: All ages as long as one family member is 18 or older Draft Picks 912 S. Busse Rd - Mount Prospect (847) 290-9000 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of the Month 7:00 pm for food & drinks 8:30 pm meeting will begin WebMaster e-mail to oakparkskiclub@gmail.com Web Address www.oakparkskiclub.org Trips Contact our Trip Director at sfbutler333@gmail.com SnowTimes Submit contributions to the SnowTimes at least 7 days before the end of the month by email to: p.mitch23@sbcglobal.net Changes (e.g. Phone, e-mail) OPSC Membership P.O Box 4913 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4913 Lodge Reservations Send lodge reservation requests at least 3 days in advance to: OPSClodge@hotmail.com Lodge Address See last page for Lodge address
Hi Everyone, Fall is now upon us. I hope you all had a wonderful summer! Hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the fall season. Trips are finalized and are included in this SnowTimes issue. They are all sure to be a great time. These trips will all be run along with Four Winds Ski Club. Hope you can join us on one or many of these trips. Tony Zasadney has provided a wonderful article in this SnowTimes issue of our final volleyball outing. Unfortunately the volleyball was rained out but we were able to have a cookout and picnic with plenty of burgers and hot dogs donated by CMSC and cooked by Phil Skultety. Everyone brought something to share so we had plenty of food to share and enjoy. We probably had about 15 people at the picnic/cook-out. Enjoy Tony s photos from this outing. For those wondering where things are at with the merger, the membership voting concluded for Oak Park Ski Club at the end of August. The proposal to merge, take on their club name, (Four Winds Ski, Ride, and Socialize), and continue to have the lodge as a self-sustaining entity with the same name (Oak Park Ski Club Lodge) has passed both board and membership voting for Oak Park Ski Club as we have received the required 20% membership vote and we have also received more than the 2/3rds approval for those voting. The Oak Park board certainly appreciates all of our current members who have voted. voting it appears that this proposal is likely to pass their membership as well. If their membership does pass this proposal then both boards and both memberships will have approved the merger proposal so the two clubs will at that time be considered to have merged. There will still be plenty to do after that which will occur over time. Both clubs are assuming that the merger will become a reality so based on that assumption the newly formed club plans to be at the ski show from October 21 st to October 23 rd to promote the merger of the two long time existing clubs, all of the trips planned and social activities that the club is involved with, as well as the lodge that is coming along as part of the merger. It is an exciting time for both clubs as we move forward together. We can always use volunteers to help promote our social events, trips, lodge, and the newly formed club, so if you have interest in volunteering for the ski show please let one of our board members know. In addition if you have the opportunity, come on out to our upcoming meeting at Draft Picks in Mount Prospect on Tuesday, October 4 th and/or to Real Time Sports on Thursday, October 6 th as Four Winds concludes their membership voting on this important proposal. As always, keep an eye on our website, meetup, and the SnowTimes for upcoming events. Thanks again, Russ Our club now awaits conclusion of Four Winds membership voting which concludes on Thursday, October 6 th at their general meeting at Real Time Sports in Elk Grove Village. Based on their current membership
at Draft Picks Usual time: 7:00pm dinner/meeting 8:30pm 912 S Busse Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056 Phone:(847) 290-9000 Come to hang with friends, Come to see what is going on with the club Come to Chit Chat Basically come to have fun - All are welcome (members and non-members) ############################################### Ski and SnowBoard Show Volunteers Needed The Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show will be held from October 21 st to 23 rd. We can always use volunteers and this year we have lot to promote. It is likely that Oak Park Ski Club and Four Winds Ski Club will have approved merging clubs so we want to promote our newly formed and larger club, all of the planned upcoming trips, the many social events held in the past and coming up, as well as our wonderful lodge available for membership family events as well as club trips all year long. If you have the opportunity to volunteer please let one of your board members know.
Saturday, October 22 Meet at 4:00pm (Hours 10:00am-11:00pm) Richardson Adventure Farm 909 English Prairie Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Corn Maze and More 2016 Maze Design Orbiting: Extra Fee me more activities are available for an additional General Admission $16.00 (ages 13 and up) $13.00 (ages 4 to 12) Kids 3 and under FREE Includes admission to the maze, observation tower, train, carousel, pedal bikes, pedal trikes, slides, and much more. Pumpkins, food, zip line, wagon rides, and ORBiting and some more activities are available for an additional fee. Come hang with friends, enjoy the activity, a little adventure and to Basically come to have fun All are welcome (members and non-members) If you have any questions please call Sheri Butler at (847) 224-5228
OPSC Hosts Monday Night Volleyball Season Picnic Closer: PR Report Story by Tony Zasadney, PR; photos and captions by author The meeting time: 6:30 PM. The date: Monday August 29th 2016. The place: Busse Woods, the club s favorite playground, near Woodfield. Unfortunately, the game was RAINED OUT. Fortunately, Caroline had taped a sketched map on the inside windshield of her SUV directing us to a nearby pavilion, so nobody had to turn home. In spite of the rainy weather there were fifteen intrepid souls who showed up. In the shelter were Russ, Sheri and Natalie Butler; Diane Butler, Judy Swanson and daughter Jamie. There were Sue Ryan, Judy Kraus, Candace Skultety, Phil Skultety (both from Four Winds); Patrice Conoway (Ibex), Pat Mitchell, Michael Kalagian, this writer/snapshooter; and of course, Caroline Knoff, Ski Master and picnic organizer. Our summer volleyball series will resume on June 2017. Until then we hope to see you all at the scheduled club meetings: Draft Picks, 912 Busse Road, Mt. Prospect, first and third Tuesdays.
Final Game Rained Out Caroline had the volleyball picnic moved under a nearby forest preserve pavilion. Just a-keepin' Those Patties and Franks a-cookin' At the ready: Phil Skultety (Four Winds SC Vice President), Russ Butler (OPSC President), Sue Ryan, and Judy Swanson.
Back for Seconds? That's one well-loaded picnic spread. Patrice is seen helping herself to dessert, maybe? Raining on the Outside, Smiling on the Inside Judy Swanson, Dave Breyer (OPSC Executive Secretary), Caroline Knoff (OPSC Ski Master), Michael Kalagian.
Penelope Smith -October 4 Caroline Knoff October 19 Dennis Uchimoto October 30
Hi All Fall has arrived and so have the beautiful leaves. Fall s arrival also means that the last month of summer rates is here. On November 1 st we switch to Winter rates. Also, don t forget the Avalanche Bay water park is right across the street from the lodge and was heralded as one of The World s Coolest Water Parks by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The premier travel magazine chose eight water parks from China, Germany, Canada and the United States. Here are some other activities coming up in the area. Friday, October 7 th 9th Halloween Harvest Festival A movie in the graveyard on Friday night and a Saturday filled with kids crafts, hay rides and spooktacular contests at Young State Park, Boyne City. A haunted trail Saturday evening will finish off this fantastic weekend. 231-582- 7523. http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153- 10366_11859-370508--ALL,00.html Saturday, October 8th, 3pm-6pm Harbor Springs Beer Festival Beer tastings and food on the Harbor Springs waterfront. 231-526-7999 www.harborspringschamber.com Friday, October 14 th 16th Apple Fest in Charlevoix Apple Fest turns downtown Charlevoix into a festive and fun place to be. More than 30 varieties of traditional and heirloom apples along with cider, baked goods, apple butter, craft fair and children s activities. More info 231-547-2101. http://www.visitcharlevoixmichigan.com/stor ies/charlevoix_michigan_apple_fest_octobe r_festival_harvest_craft_show_fall Golf Courses will be closing soon so this is your last chance to book a golf outing before winter gets here. Here are a few links to the links Golf Courses in Charlevoix, Michigan -- This bustling community nestled between Lake Michigan and Round Lake is simply beautiful to golf at. Petoskey Golf Courses in Northern Michigan -- Petoskey is a four-seasons community packed with things to do, and spring through fall, enjoy golfing in this beautiful city! Golfing in Harbor Springs, Michigan -- Situated on a beautiful natural, deep harbor, this tiny, beautiful community has wonderful golf courses to spend the day at. Visit Golf Courses in Boyne City, Michigan -- Nestled along Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City is a gem in Northern Michigan's crown of jewels, and the perfect place for golf. Mackinaw City Golf Courses in Northern Michigan -- Mackinaw City's location at the most Northern tip in the Lower Peninsula is the perfect destination for scenic golfing. For more information on golfing check out: http://www.golfmichigan.net/ Also, don t forget to check out the local visitor s bureau website for information on hiking and biking. Go to UpNorthTrails.com More next month, but if you re curious, check the following website : http://www.visitboynecitymichigan.com/stories/n orthern_michigan_calendar_of_events_activitie s_festivals_up_north_mi To reserve your spot at the Lodge, send an email to OPSClodge@hotmail.com. In your email, please give your first and last name, the dates you would like, how many people will be coming up with you, and how many are members and non-members. Please contact us at least three days before your visit. We will confirm your request with an email which contains the price for your stay, the room(s) you will be in and the code to the entry door. Look forward to seeing you at the lodge. Kathy Mitchell
LODGE NEWS ** Summer Lodge Rates ** (May - October) Members are $25/night. Non-members are $35/night. Member Kids 12 & under Free Non-member Kids 12 & under - $10/stay Member Kids, 13-17 $10/stay Non-member Kids, 13-17 - $10/stay Annual Pass, good for 15 nights or one year, whichever comes first: $195 Directions to the Lodge All Lodge stays are based on availability and require a confirmed reservation. Winter rates in effect starting in November. Please watch for new rates next month. For more details, check out Da Lodge page. But no matter what you decide to do during your stay in Boyne Country, you can rest assured: there's plenty of variety to satisfy everyone - all season long. (From Chicago Area) Take I-94 East into Michigan. Then I-196 to Grand Rapids, to 131 North. The lodge is about 6.5 hours from Chicago. (From Detroit Area) I-75 north to exit 282 to Gaylord, take M 32 west to US 131 North to Lodge. Distance is around 260 miles; drive time 3.5 to 4 hours. After you pass Cadillac on 131 North, there s about another hour to go. When you see the Boyne Mountain entrance sign on your left, slow down and turn right before the Boyne Vue Motel sign. The lodge is just past the tracks on your right. Lodge Address Oak Park Ski Club Lodge 3050 State St. Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Note that no mail can be accepted at the above address. Please mail all reservation payments to: OPSC Lodge PO Box 4913 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4913