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 President s Message The Mountain Travel Symposium that I attended April,13-19 in Breckenridge, CO with ski industry representatives, was again a full agenda of meetings and tours. I joined 121 other ski club representative from across the nation for this great opportunity to obtain information from tour companies, ski areas and other suppliers from North America & the world. Not only do these meetings help us find great ski trips like Telluride but wonderful relationships are also formed with other ski clubs from coast to coast. Results of the board of directors election is: new board member Mary Jane Weindorf joining four returning members Cheryl Nesuda, Roger Nesuda, Patti Lucarz and Mike Vanbokhoven. Thank you all. The Spring Cookout held Sunday April 27th at Jolly Roger s Marina was a success despite bad weather. Please remember those who were affected by the tornado. Photos on page 4. The next activity is the Buffalo Float Trip, May 16 & 17th. Check with Linda Frisbee to see if space is Still available on the trip. See signup information on page 5. The annual lake Cruise on Larry s houseboat is set for Saturday June 7. See page 6 for more info. As always, guests are welcome - bring someone! Please continue to tell the bartender that you are with the Ski Club each time you order anything. I ll see you on the 13th for the last meeting until August. Mike Graves, President COMING EVENTS Next Meeting May 13th 6 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel Lobby Board of Directors List May Birthdays See page 2 Agenda For Meetings & Activities 2014 Friday Night Flights Cajun s Deck May 16th See page 3 Spring Cookout - Jolly Rogers Recap See Page 4 Buffalo River Float Trip May 16-17 See Page 5 Larry s Houseboat Cruise Lake Quachita June 7 See page 6 Profiles of Ski Club Members Mary Jane Weindorf See page 7 Volunteer Application form See page 8 Check out our Advertisers & Club Info See page 9
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 2014 Office/Committee Name Phone President Newsletter Editor, Ski Trips Mike Graves (501) 837-7222 Vice President, Social Ronnie Jones (501) 920-9665 Secretary, Social Cheryl Payne Nesuda (501) 951-0019 Treasurer, Audit/Charity Roger Nesuda (501) 551-1511 Membership chair Gem Koski (501) 730-5252 Ski Trip Chair, Audit Patti Lucarz (501) 454-8735 Social Co-Chair Kay Marsh (501) 690-1202 Social Co-Chair Carlyn Yancey (501) 223-8384 Membership Michael VanBokhoven (501) 425-3653 Social Linda Frisbee (501) 680-8062 Ski Trips Larry Storthz (501) 690-2010 Social, Membership, Charity Diane Phllips (501) 753-1747 New Board Member Mary Jane Weindorf (501) 664-9278 Web Master David Bentley (501) 412-3848 E-mail News blasts Dave Sullivan (501) 442-3167 May Birthdays Paula Holcomb May 13 Clarence Imler May 17 Sheila Thomson May 19 Patti Lucarz May 24 Judy Burns May 24 Glen Brown May 31
The Board is planning the following for 2013-2014 club year Meeting date Meeting theme Other Activities May 13 Monthly Meeting Where did it go May 16-17 Buffalo Float Trip May 16 Friday Night Flights Cajun s Wharf Deck June/July No meeting till Aug. Summer Vacation June 7 Larry s Houseboat Party New Club Year Begins August 12 First meeting Signup for Trips August 15 Friday Night Flights 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. Dues are $35 for singles and $50 for married couples (including children living at home under 21). You must be a member of the Little Rock Ski Club to participate in some activities including any overnight trips. We do not operate on a calendar year. OUR NEXT FRIDAY NITE FLIGHTS Will be held at CAJUN S WHARF DECK located at 2400 Cantrell Rd. Friday May 16th, 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!
Little Rock Ski Club SPRING COOKOUT RECAP Sunday April 27-4-7pm Jolly Roger s Marina Great food, great friends, great music, great time. The weather was not perfect, but a good time was had by all who came. Thanks to the Lift Tickets for the music, to Roger Nesuda for a great location & Carlyn Yancey & crew for organizing. Please remember those who have suffered from the tornado that struck that evening.
The Fabulous BUFFALO RIVER FLOAT TRIP May 16-18 2014 *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, 2014. See Linda Frisbee at the May 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!!!
10th Annual Lake Ouachita HOUSEBOAT CRUISE With Captain Larry Storthz & First Mate Jeannette Saturday June 7 Boarding at 11 am & Departing at 11:30 am sharp! $10 Members $15 Guests (Guests must be accompanied by a member) Bring your own lunch, drinks & life vests Spend the day on Larry s 80 ft Houseboat, the SS Moondance & sun & dance in the Starlight Lounge on top. Music will be again provided by the Lift Tickets, our own ski club house band. There are also two Seadoos to ride, besides floating in the lake on your own personal floatation devises. The day ends around 6pm.. Sign up with Larry at the next meeting or call 501-690-2010
Profiles of Ski Club Members By Ronnie Jones Each month we will interview some members for you to get to know better. Mary Jane Weindorf Newly elected Board Member Number of years in Ski Club First joined in 1983 Occupation Retired - Advertising Favorite place to ski Vail Favorite Place to travel Sea Side, FL Favorite LRSC event Oaklawn Track Race Day Most people don t know I love to have dinner parties How did you find out about the LRSC Friends - Sally Ederington Your idea of a romantic evening Outside by a fire on a beautiful evening My dream vacation Cabo San Lucas Most memorable LRSC moment Running from the storm at Jolly Rogers Marina Favorite foods Fish tacos at Brownings Favorite drink Limeaid I drive a Hyundai Sonata with a Lexus symbol!
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.
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 email 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 250046, Little Rock, AR 72225-0046, or lgkoski1@juno.com If you are interested in advertising in the monthly newsletter, contact Mike Graves at mngraves@sbcglobal.net or call 501-837-7222 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 Lighted - All New Metal Buildings 501-834-9011 or 501-753-2923 4807 Rixey/Kiehl Road, Exit 5 Sherwood, AR 72117 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 501-219-4293 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.