Inside Duneland Ski Club FIND INFORMATION FAST PG. Cover Page 1 Presidents Word 2 Christmas Party 3 2018 Sun Valley Ski 4 DSC 2018 Skiing Destinations Details Inside Events upcoming Quote of the Month 5 Bike, Hike & Blade Cascade 1 Day Trip Chili Cook-Off Review 6 2018 Schuss Ski,MI. (Drive Up Ski Tri 018 Schuss Ski,MI. Drive Up 7 Sun Valley Jan. 20-27 CMSC Steamboat Feb. 24-March 3 Schuss MT. ISC Race Feb. 9-11 Cascade Mountain 1 day -March 3 CMSC Chicago Week: 8 Steamboat, CO. 2018 CMSC Trips: Kitzbühel, Austria Spring Fling- Copper Mt, CO. 9 CMSC Spring Fling April 11-16 Who s Who 10 November Calendar 11 Membership Form 12 DSC Social Meeting Nov. 6th, 2018 Zâo Island DSC Meeting Nov. 20th Board 6;30pm General 7:30 pm Special DSC Social Meeting -Nov 6 Membership Sign up at The Slide Shop -Nov 11 Christmas Party Dec -1 SEE INSIDE FOR ALL INFO ON TRIPS & EVENTS
Pg. 2 Prez Message for November 2017 Today I had to wear gloves for the first time while walking our dog. It reminded me that winter is on its way. Also, it reminded me that payments are due or will be due soon on Sun Valley, Steamboat and the Schuss Mountain/ISC trips. We have some great deals this year. Most of us know what a great deal the Sun Valley trip is. But take note of the Cascade Mountain one-day bus trip it s only $100 for the bus and lift ticket ($50 for kids). Better yet, only a $20 deposit is needed to sign-up for it. This trip is likely to be sold out by December, so get your $20 in ASAP. See articles throughout this issue of Inside Edge for all our ski trip offerings. Make sure you have our social meeting at Zao Island (Valparaiso) on your calendar for November 6 (Monday). You can eat and drink in the main dining room during our meeting and play mini-golf or ride go-carts (before or after the meeting) and have some fun with your fellow members. Also, you can invite your friends. This meeting will begin at 7:00 pm (1/2 hour earlier than normal meetings). Also, we are going to set up a table at the Slide Shop (at the former Pines Ski Area on Meridian on Valpo) to promote our club to skiers who show up there. We will have DSC representatives there from Noon to 6 pm on Saturday, November 11. Stop by and say hello and have a cookie and cup of apple cider. If you would like to volunteer to be a representative of DSC to talk to people, please let me know. Make sure you get your money in for the Christmas Party at Kelsie s Steak House in Valpo by November 20 ($35 per person). It will be a fun night (see article). We now have new tri-fold DSC flyers and small posters with tear-off contact information. If you know a place that will allow us to have either promotional piece, let me know and I will give you the materials. Also, we have had publicity in The Chronicle newspaper (September) and Panorama Now magazine (October). The NWI Times placed an article in the Times Lifestyle section (on October 22, Sunday). Those of you who attended our Annual Chili Cook-Off and Remembrance Bike Ride will tell you what a good time we had on both activities. We had 30+ people at the Chili Cook-Off and great weather for the bike ride and bonfire held in conjunction with the Cook-Off. The Remembrance Ride, which honors those members who have passed, was held on a perfect day. We rode from Countryside Park in Portage to Porter/Chesterton for lunch at the Village Tavern and back. A few less energetic people met us at the tavern. I hope to see everyone at our next activity. Bill Leavitt, President Beware of snow snakes they will trip you up! Membership Drive at the Slide Shop on November 11 The Duneland Ski Club plans to set up a table at the Slide Shop at the former Pines Ski Area to attract new members. It will be held from Noon to 6 pm on Saturday, November 11. The Slide Shop is just south of 700 North Road on Meridian on Valpo. We will have DSC representatives there to promote our club to skiers who show up there. If you have the chance stop by and say hello and have a cookie and cup of apple cider. If you would like to volunteer to be a representative of DSC to talk to people, please let me know. November Social Meeting on November 6 We are having our first social meeting of the year in the dining area of Zao Island at U.S. 30 and Horseprairie Avenue in Valparaiso. We will have a brief meeting starting at 7 pm (1/2 hour earlier than our normal meetings). The meeting will be on Monday, November 6. Come out early and play mini-golf or drive the go-carts or play other games. Zâo Island has a great new dining area where we will be meeting; they have wine and beer, great pizza and various kinds of interesting sandwiches. Come out and have some fun with your fellow members. Also, you can invite your friends who may be interested in our club. Support this activity so that we can plan other social meetings during the year. Trip payments and other business can be conducted at this meeting, but it is mainly for fun. Come on out! Cascade Mountain One-Day Bus Trip Sign-up now for the Duneland/Nomads One-Day Bus Trip to Cascade Mountain on Saturday, March 3. This is a great get-away for a day of skiing and fun with Nomads Ski Club. The price is unbelievable! It is just $100 for the lift ticket and bus and $50 for children 12 and under. The bus leaves from Crestwood, IL (14011 S. Kenton Ave.) at 7 am and returns at 6:30 pm. Rentals, lessons and racing are available at extra cost. Food and drink vouchers are available from Nomads at discount prices. What a deal! See Bill Leavitt for a flyer with more information. A mere $20 deposit is required to get on this trip, with the balance due at our January Meeting. This trip will likely sell out, so get your deposit in soon.
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Page 4 SUN VALLEY JANUARY 20-27, 2018 Partnering with Nomads Ski Club Our trip to Sun Valley is fast approaching. Duneland is currently sold out, but Nomads might have 1 or 2 openings as of press time. Last minute changes do occur, so if you are interested, please let us know so we can start a cancellation list. We have updated flight numbers and times from United. The good news is that both travel days are now through Denver. Bear in mind that these flights might change again before we actually depart. Jan. 20th- UA#468 ORD/DEN 9A 10:45A UA#5534 DEN/SUN 11:30A 1:34P Jan. 27th- UA#5781 SUN/DEN 2:55P 4:47P UA#254 DEN/ORD 6:04P 9:30P A shuttle has been reserved to take us to/from O Hare. The price is $35/each. You can bring your payment to the November meeting or mail it to us. As usual we will meet at Saints Constantine/Helen Greek Church, 8000 Madison St., Merrillville. Park in the back of the lot. We will load the bus at 5:15A and depart for the airport at 5:30A. Final payment is also due by the November 20 th meeting. Full Package: $500 Air-Lodging: $400 Lodging-Lifts: $350 Trip Leaders cjcleek@comcast.net Charlie Cleek JoAnn Cleek 219-395-6666 219-983- 2575
Page 5 Wednesday s Bye Bye Bike, Hike & Blade See ya next year! November 6th - Social & Meeting 7:00 PM Zâo Island- Valpo 20th-Board Meeting 6:30 PM General Meeting 7:30 PM December 1st-Christmas Party 18th-Board Meeting 6:30 PM General Meeting 7:30 PM January 2018 20-27th - Sun Valley Ski Trip 22nd-Board Meeting 6:30 PM General Meeting 7:30 PM
Page 6 Bike-Hike-Blade See Ya Next Summer 2019 Skiing is next! Charlie Cleek CHILI COOK-OFF REVIEW March 3rd, 2018 1 Day Trip with bus Cascade Mountain One-Day Bus Trip Sign-up now for the Duneland/Nomads One- Day Bus Trip to Cascade Mountain on Saturday, March 3. This is a great getaway for a day of skiing and fun with Nomads Ski Club. The price is unbelievable! It is just $100 for the lift ticket and bus and $50 for children 12 and under. The bus leaves from Crestwood, IL (14011 S. Kenton Ave.) at 7 am and returns at 6:30 pm. Rentals, lessons and racing are available at extra cost. Food and drink vouchers are available from Nomads at discount prices. What a deal! See Bill Leavitt for a flyer with more information. A mere $20 deposit is required to get on this trip, with the balance due at our January Meeting. This trip will likely sell out, so get your deposit in soon. Our latest Chili Cook-off (#14) was a fun day as usual. The weather was fine for the afternoon bike ride as well as for the roaring bonfire in the evening. Six people entered their chili in the contest. Henry Bottando won 1 st place and Ann Leavitt came in second. All entries were delicious as well as all the side dishes. Our thanks to all who came this year. We value your friendships. Charlie & JoAnn
Page 7 Schuss Mt. Michigan ISC Ski Race Trip 2018 w/nomads February 9-11, 2018 50 th Annual ISC Ski Club/Racing Trip $345.00 per person Drive UP $387.00 senior Drive UP THERE WILL BE NO BUS PROVIDED. This is now a drive up Trip! Lodging 3 per room mini-suites (1 room) with two queen beds, sleeper couch & fireplace Meals 2 Breakfasts & Awards Banquet Lift Tickets *3 day tickets - Friday to Sunday (Arrive early if interested Lift tickets are good for all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday) *If you are a senior over 70, please note it on the trip sign-up form Racers will need to provide their date of birth, NASTAR number and $10 prior to event Payment Schedule Drive Up $345.00 *Senior Drive up $287.00 Aug. $100.00 $100.00 Oct. $122.50 $93.50 Dec. $125.50 $93.50 Children 0 to 5 years free 6 to 8 years - $69, 00 9 to 12 - $127.00 13 to 17 - $154.00 with adult in room Pete Resetar/219-306-2482 peteresetar@yahoo.com Henry Bottando/219-462-058 Corsairski@yahoo.com DSC Trip Leaders Henry Bottando/219-462-0589 Corsairski@yahoo.com
Nov.2017 Page 8 Chicago Week Feb. 24-March 3, 2018 We are less than 18 weeks away until our trip! Payment Schedule Full Pkg. $1,580 Ground Pkg $1,240 Final Balances Due: Dec. 18, 2017 But we will take early final balances too! 6 th day ticket available for $23 Airfare Southwest Air to Denver Shuttle to/from Steamboat Saturday, February 24 MDW/DEN 10:15A 12:05P Saturday, March 3 DEN/MDW 5:15P 8:30P Cancellation date: Nov. 10th, 2017 Trip Leaders Janice Shifley-Gordon regiongirl1@gmail.com 219-921-6465 Virgil Gassoway vgassoway@hotmail.com 219-926-1700
Page 9 Europe Trip Questions? Call Randy Baustert 847-622-3968, skiwithrandy@aol.com PRICE REDUCED Contact: Larry Douglas douglas375@sbcglobal.net
Page 10 Duneland Ski Club PRESIDENT: Bill Leavitt skibilll@aol.com (3l s) VICE PRESIDENT: Bill Stover billvalpo2001@yahoo.com SECRETARY: Jean Gassoway TREASURER: JoAnn Cleek BOARD MEMBERS Mary Golding Kim Hart Allan Nalbor Cheryl Wytovicz CMSC Regional VP: Ed Gordon CMSC Liaison: Janice Shifley-Gordon Membership, Newsletter & Web: Janice Shifley-Gordon Racing Director: Bill Leavitt Trips Chairman: Charlie Cleek Midwest trips: Pete Resetar Website http://www.skiduneland.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Dunelandskier/ www.skicmsc.com CMSC Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm. Sawa s Old Warsaw (www.sawasoldwarsaw.com) 9200 Cermak Road Broadview, IL 60155 708-343-9040 Duneland meets at: Gary Sportsmen Club 10101 Madison St. Crown Point, IN 46307 (south side entrance)
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