www.brsoc.org BRSOC1979@gmail.com November 2012 November Tues. Nov. 6: Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. Collinsville Bistro Sat. Nov. 17: Horse Race Fund-Raiser You are encouraged to come out for a night of FUN and potential of winning a bunch of $$$$. When: November 17, 2012 Where: Amvets Building in Basement Time: 6:00 pm Races will start shortly after 6:30 PM..however, you will need to be there at 6:00 to pick out your horses and place your bets. December Sat. Dec. 1: Christmas Party Time: Social starts at 6:00, Dinner starts at 7:00 Where: Need: What: Jim & Susan Shearer s home 101 Courtney Terrace Martinsville, VA 24112 Everyone, please bring cover dish vegetable or dessert Club will supply Ham and drinks Fun: We will play several games that evening, but the big game will be Dirty Santa. If you choose to participate please bring a gift valued up to $10 but no more than $10. Upcoming Events January Jan. 4 6: Snowshoe Ski Trip Jan. 19 26: Aspen Long Distance Ski Trip Jan. 21: Winterplace Ski Trip February Feb. 7 10: Timberline Ski Trip Feb. 22 24: Snowshoe Ski Trips March Mar. 15 26: Dolomites Long Distance Ski Trip SKI THE DOLOMITES We are offering this unparalleled skiing opportunity in March next year -. If you have not seen, skied, or visited the Italian Dolomites, you are in for the time of your life. Skiing the Sella Ronda is a must to check-off of your bucket list. The scenery is breathtaking, and it's 360 degrees around you in Arabba. Then -- how could you turn down the chance to unwind on the canals of Venice? If you have questions, e-mail: reevesde@juno.com or call 276-638-8591 (home) 276-340-5339 (cell). Take a look at this site: http://www.valgardena.com/en/winter-2012-2013/page4.html 1
The Dolomites, Italy - March 2013 Arabba in the heart of the Italian Dolomites & Famous Sella Ronda March 15 th. - 26 th. 2013 $2,525 with flights from Greensboro Roundtrip Flights Transfers Hotels Breakfasts Dinners in Arabba Ski In/out from the Hotel Portavescovo ( www.portavescovo.it ) w/ WiFi & Spa and Pool All Airline & Local Taxes Included Two full days & Three Nights in Venice Included! For more info, e-mail: Dennis Reeves reevesde@juno.com 106 Courtney Ter. Martinsville VA 24112 Other departure airports and lift tickets can be arranged. 2
THE BLUE RIDGE SKI AND OUTING CLUB S FIRST ANNUAL HORSE RACE FUNDRAISER!!! You are encouraged to come out for a night of FUN and potential of winning a bunch of $$$$. When: November 17, 2012 Where: Amvets Building in Basement Time: 6:00 pm Please bring an appetizer or snack to share. Beverages and shortorder food will be available from Amvets. Races will start shortly after 6:30 PM..however, you will need to be there at 6:00 to pick out your horses and place your bets. Address: 2147 Virginia Ave., Collinsville, VA 3
BLUE RIDGE SKI AND OUTING CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY You are invited to the annual Blue Ridge Ski and Outing Club Christmas Party! When: December 1, 2012 Time: Social starts at 6:00, dinner starts at 7:00 Where: Need: What: Fun: Jim & Susan Shearer s home 101 Courtney Terrace Martinsville, VA 24112 Everyone please bring a covered dish, vegetable, or dessert Club will supply ham and drinks We will play several games that evening, but the big game will be Dirty Santa. If you wish to participate in this game please bring a gift valued up to $10 but no more than $10. Directions: (from Patrick Henry Mall/Wild Magnolias) Right on Brookdale St., left on Spruce St., right on Hunting Ridge Rd., left on Sam Lions Trail, right on Country Club Dr., right on Courtney Terrace, first house on left. Please mark your calendar for this annual event - you will have a GREAT time!!! 4
LOCAL TRIPS FOR WINTER 2013 SNOWSHOE -2-NIGHTS- JANUARY 4-6, 2013 Mountain Lodge: 2-bedroom Units, 2-days skiing (includes all taxes) Adult pricing: 6/rm $209-$233/person (deduct $112 if no lift ticket needed) 5/rm $237-$247/person (deduct $112 if no lift ticket needed) 4/rm $275/person (deduct $112 if no lift ticket needed) This trip includes all taxes and a social gathering on Saturday night January 5, 2013. A non-refundable $120 Room Deposit is due by Nov. 2, 2012. Final Payment will be due on Dec. 7, 2012. WINTERPLACE (MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY) -MONDAY- JANUARY 21, 2013. Lift prices $41.50/person (regular$62/person) Confirmed prices to follow in December newsletter or sooner by email. TIMBERLINE AND CANAAN VALLEY 3-NIGHTS - FEBRUARY 7-10, 2013 We are renting two houses within walking distance to Timberline slopes. All taxes and social gathering included. The trip will cost $155 to $230 per person (this includes 2-day lift tickets at Timberline). Non-refundable deposits of $100/person are due Nov. 2, 2012. Right now there are only couch and air mattress spots available. SNOWSHOE ****EARLY DEPOSITS DUE NOW!!! ****---- Final Local Trip!!!! 39 people went last year!!! YOU must react NOW to get your spot. SOLD OUT last year!! Negotiated with Snowshoe on Prices, so these are March prices in February!! (much cheaper!!) -2-NIGHTS - FEBRUARY 22-24, 2013. Wabasso and Treetop Units: 2-bedroom Units, 2-days skiing (includes all taxes) Adult pricing: 6/rm $172-$187/person (deduct $88 if no lift ticket needed) 5/rm $190-$200/person (deduct $88 if no lift ticket needed) 4/rm $223/person (deduct $88 if no lift ticket needed) This trip includes all taxes and a social gathering on Saturday night. A non-refundable $100 room deposit is due by Oct. 15, 2012. Final Payment will be due on January 25, 2013. Mail all checks made payable to BRSOC to: David Moore, 441 Richardson Road, Collinsville, VA 24078. Refunds for all trips are only possible if you get someone to replace you or if trip is cancelled. 5
Aspen Ski Trip Tickets for Sale For Sale: Package Deal all inclusive (flight, hotel, lift tickets, parties, and much more) for 2-1 week BRSOC Ski Trip to Aspen, CO. January 19th-January 26th departing from Roanoke Virginia and arriving directly into Aspen. An added bonus-the X-Games are scheduled for that week as well. Total cost $3640 (no transfer fee incurred to buyer). Contact Randy Doss at randyd70@hotmail.com or 434-251- 8647 Ski and Outing Club Members: Letter from the BRSOC President What a STORM!!! If only this snow fall would happen in December, January, February!!! Maybe it will. Over two (2) Feet of Snow at Snowshoe!! WOW! Talking about SNOW Multiple people have already booked their room for all the trips!!! They know how much fun we have and also they know that it will be too late to get the spots they want if they wait!!! Snowshoe- January 4-6 Winterplace- January 21 st Holiday- but I can get discounted tickets Timberline- February 7-10 Still couch spots available or air mattress. Snowshoe- February 22-24 ***NOTE*** Last year we had 39 people who went on this trip and had a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be aware this weekend will go fast!! remember me saying this last month!!! Well you listened I have already booked seven (7) condos at Wabasso!!! Over 25 people have paid deposits and signed up to go. I was informed by Snowshoe that there are NO more Wabasso Units available. Anyone else wanting to go on this trip will have to stay at the TreeTop condos, just up from Wabasso units. Let me know before these are gone!! Remember this is still peak season for Snowshoe, and rooms do sell out!!! HORSE RACE TIME!!! We are going to have a Horse Race at the Amvets Building. You could win BIG $$$$$!!! We hope that everyone can come out and enjoy the night. November 17, 2012. Mark your calendar!! Like I said last month..be on the lookout for local members to send out an email blast at the last minute inviting people to go on a hike or go biking..or just start your own email blast and invite people to join you!!!!! We are continuing to plan fun things to do so I would encourage you that once we let you know the dates of the different events/functions then mark that calendar. This is your club and PLAYGROUND!! That s right.your CLUB!! You pay the membership fee. So what you make of it is up to you. LETS GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY THIS FALL!!! I look forward to seeing you at the HORSE RACE!!! Your Blue Ridge Ski and Outing President, David W. Moore, I 6
Looking Back New River Trail at Foster Falls Outing Fifteen club members enjoyed a beautiful fall day on the New River Trail at Foster Falls last month. We participated in a variety of activities, including horse-back riding, biking, kayaking, and fishing. We especially enjoyed the opportunity to relax and enjoy each other s company! Some of the group camped at Foster Falls and others stopped for dinner on the way home at Kanawha Valley Arena in Dugspur. Check it out this may be a future dinner outing spot! www.virginiarodeo.com Officers and Directors President/Local Trips... David Moore (276-340-3110Vice President... Melissa Mills (276-632-154 snowing36@gmail.com codyandma@gmail.com Secretary...Frank Walsh (276-666-0939Treasurer... Patsy Moore (276-618-141 fwalshski@comcast.net pmoore230@gmail.com L/D Trips... Dennis Reeves (276-638-859 P/R... Carol Lovell (276-647-820 reevesde@juno.com carol42@embarqmail.com Newsletter/Membership/Web... Marti Phillips (276-358-1312Director-At-Large # 1... Becky Hale (276-647-838 martiphillips213@gmail.com msbeckyhale@gmail.com Outings/Socials... Randy Doss (434-251-8647Director-At-Large # 2... Judy King (276-632-810 randyd70@hotmail.com jpking@b2xonline.com Rachel Parks (276-732-1380) rachelvparks@gmail.com 7
We d like to give a big WELCOME to the following new club members!!! Cathy Blankenship Tina Agee Kurt Randall Harte Whittle Dustin Whittle Becky Biersbach Scott Hylton Matt Kimbro Katie Ferguson Martha & Danny Smith Marlene and Jim Woods John & Sheri Moore Tom Moore Suzanne and Bart Smith Sherri Smith Gary & Joyce Kumfert Mike & Cindy Jump Dora Butler Marilyn Lima Vickie Booker Cheri Haley Carl Huster Blue Ridge Ski & Outing Club P.O. Box 3784 Martinsville, VA 24115 8