A Message from Our President My fellow Fagowees, Spring has sprung! That doesn't mean we re done skiing though. As I write this a number of New York resorts are still open, Smuggler s Notch reported 3 feet of snow in the last week and it looks like some places in Colorado may have enough snow to last until July. If you somehow didn't get enough runs in this winter you still have time if you re willing to travel a bit. But in the spring a Fagowees fancy turns to other things. Biking, boating, golfing, you name it. We have a lot in store for the off-season so hopefully you won t miss the slopes too much. In the past Fagowees used to compete in a volleyball league. I m told this was great fun but it died out as our members got older. We tried to get a team together last year but couldn't find anyone who wasn't recovering from some kind of injury or replacement surgery. This year we've decided to deal with the fact that most of our members should keep both feet firmly on the ground at all times. I m happy to announce we will soon launch the Fagowees Shuffleboard league! This is the perfect sport for our more experienced members. We will have men s and women s singles and doubles and a mixed doubles division too. We will have classes based on skill level similar to CMSC ski races. We have made arrangements with Ampol Hall to put shuffleboard courts in the back of the parking lot and there will be a keg of beer back there for all events. The league will run every Wednesday night beginning with a qualifier for all players on June 4th. We will play through the end of September and have an awards ceremony on a bus trip to Greektown Casino in October. We need help getting all of this up and running. We are currently forming a Shuffleboard Committee to oversee the league, act as judges, track team standings and run the bus trip. If you are interested please contact our league commissioner Mike Gumbish. We've had issues new attracting members lately but I think this will open us up to a whole new demographic. I m looking forward to a year of outstanding membership growth. Happy April! Bill April 2014 The Newsletter of the Cleveland FaGowees
FaGOWEE MEETING INFORMATION The Fagowees ski club is a proud member of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council www.fagowees.org Club Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month Doors Open at 7:00 P.M. - Meeting Starts at 8:00 P.M. AMPOL HALL - 4737 Pearl Road - Cleveland $6.00 Members - $8.00 Guests Beer, Wine, Pop and Munchies Moving? Let us know! Send your new address to: Cynthia Daniels at membership@fagowees.org April 1 Greeting you at the door will be... Regular Meeting ELECTIONS! Pat M. & John M. April 15 Regular Meeting John G. & John M. May 6 Regular Meeting Laverne D. & Shirley F. May 20 Regular Meeting Donna B. & Lisa D. 46 Years of Fun And Games On Week Ends, Especially Skiing 2013 2014 Executive Board President Bill Wolohan 440-201-9656 president@fagowees.org Vice President Wes Gussler 216-372-8372 vp@fagowees.org Secretary Laurie McCombs 440-986-0880 secretary@fagowees.org Treasurer Tony Tomsic 440-225-5035 treasurer@fagowees.org Auditor Dave Mitzel 330-573-1441 auditor@fagowees.org Winter Social Lisa Damato 330-620-9137 wintersocial@fagowees.org Summer Social Mark Pillon 216-214-9083 summersocial@fagowees.org Assistant Summer Social John Giba 440-941-5829 summersocial@fagowees.org Membership Chair Cynthia Daniels 330-723-6999 membership@fagowees.org Trustees Jeff Branske 440-476-3452 Al Feronti 440-258-6848 Mike Gumbish 216-433-0071 Larry Foote 216-244-4340 Mike Kupiec 216-382-7284 Trustees@fagowees.org Race Committee Renae Delvito 216-221-4559 Larry Foote 216-244-4340 Mike Kupiec 216-382-7284 race@fagowees.org CMSC (Metro) & Int l Rep Pat Murphy 216-382-7284 cmsc@fagowees.org Publicity Chair publicity@fagowees.org Elections Chair Beverly Tomcho 440-523-1717 elections@fagowees.org Merchandise Chair Donna Brown 440-313-8690 merchandise@fagowees.org Happening (newsletter) John Molnar 216-299-0115 Joe Benek 330-422-0854 happening@fagowees.org Website Mike Popik 216-447-1698 web@fagowees.org Assistant Website Evan Pierce 440-258-6024 web@fagowees.org Past President Sharon Eckhardt 216-362-7470 Director of Loud Surprise Parties Kermit Tyler NOTICE: Executive Board Members' phone numbers are printed in The Happening and in the Directory. Members having any suggestions, questions, or problems are invited to call us. However, members' phone numbers and addresses are for the sole use of the membership of the Fagowee Ski Club. No one may use this information provided in the directory for business use of any kind. Unauthorized use of our directory can result in disciplinary or legal action. Read more about our constitution, by-laws, and code of conduct at www.fagowees.org. 2
Congratulations to the Fagowee of the Month! She was like a lot of new members, she became involved slowly, learning how to ski as she was joining our club. This was in spite of growing up about an hour away from Holiday Valley, Holimont and Swain. She really likes biking. A constant fixture on the Monday and Wednesday night rides, she has gone touring with Donna B, Renee S. Tommy K. Chip Smith and before that Chris S and Shelli S. She has participated and been a team lead for pedal to the point. In 2013 she successfully completed the CMCS Pan Ohio Hope Ride with several other Fagowees. She, just this last fall managed have big & tall guy-(named not mention to protect the guilty) accidently ride up and over her back, breaking a vertebrae. While this slowed her down she still got her skiing in. Which brings us to what really makes her special: She ran the trip to Holimont 2 years ago, last spring she volunteered to run for Winter Social and then got talked into becoming Co-trip leader on what was to be a small trip to Copper. The trip sold well due to some good pricing and the smaller trip ended up being larger, from 28 people to 50! She held her co-leader accountable, inspired him to reach new levels as a Co. Her efforts helped make Copper a trip to remember (I think it was her that arranged for the 27 plus inches of snow.) She also made sure that all the winter trips ran well, by bringing back old trip leaders and mixing in some new ones. She, thank the Fagowee Gods has decided to do Winter Social next year and is already working on making things better. So this somewhat quiet, personable, thoughtful and very organized associate professor at a local major university is April s Fagowee of the Month. Lisa D. 3
An Open Letter to All Our Members I have heard many reasons for not attending ski club meetings. There are the usual ones about work, distance and busy schedules. Those have always been there. The one that is dangerous though is this one: Why go, when I can get all my info off the Web. That s real convenient as long as there s actually someone there putting that information out. The trouble is, those someones are becoming fewer and fewer. Our clubs and CMSC rely on a changing pool of people who volunteer to become club officers and event and trip leaders. That pool is shrinking, and I think a major reason is the lack of attendance at all your ski clubs meetings. The real reason for meetings is to build a clubs sense of identity, to keep the organization alive, and to have the members get to know each other. New people coming to find out about a club get to see a good sampling of what the club is like at a meeting. What does it say about a club with two hundred members that can t even get thirty or forty to come to a meeting? What kind of picture does that give to a prospective new member? And worse yet is that half of those attending are officers. At a certain point the club fails since there aren t enough new people to replace those who leave office. The more members that show up, the more fun it is. Keep old friendships and make even more new ones. More importantly, you and others may meet, talk and become the future officers that keep your club going. All the clubs really need new people to run for office. Too many officers have been volunteering for too long, and they are getting tired. So come to a meeting. Relax, have fun, get involved, volunteer. It s work, yes, but it s also a lot of fun and your club stays alive. Or, stay home and pull up the club s web site for your information while you can Mike Kupiec Trustee: Fagowees Ski Club Trustee: CMSC Race committee: Fagowees Editors Note: Amen. Please consider getting involved by running for one of the board positions there are several open. See the position descriptions on page 6 and 7. You can make a difference! 4
LET S ROCK THE BOAT Fagowees 47 th Anniversary Party Friday, May 30 th, 2014 Nautica Queen 1153 Main Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 Boarding begins at 6:30 Sailing 7:30-10:30 COSTS: First 50 Members: $33.00 Guests: $43.00 Price Includes: Cruise, DJ, Buffet Dinner (Prime Rib, Chicken, Pork & Catch of the Day), Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea For more information contact Cynthia at 440-667-6868 or Laurie at 440-986-0880 5
EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS Help make your ski club better! Fagowees ski club is a volunteer organization. This means it is run by members who are elected or appointed to various positions on the executive board. This is your opportunity to help the club and to have fun while doing it. Nominations will be taken at the March 4th and March 18th meetings. If you are interested in a position or know someone who is speak with any current board member to find out more information. The election will be held at the April 1st meeting. (No joke.) If you cannot make this meeting please contact the president for an absentee ballot. Here is a list of the elected positions. President The President has authority concerning the administration of the Club. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Club and be Chairman of the Executive Board. He shall appoint chairmen annually or as required in certain positions. The President will co-sign all club checks. The President shall, with approval of the Trustees, appoint a member to fill a vacancy of any unexpired term of any elected officer, excluding the President and the Trustees. A vacancy in the office of President or any of the Trustees shall be filled by a special election. The President must be a member in good standing and have served on the Executive Board. Vice President The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his absence and shall assume such duties as may be delegated to him by the President. The Vice President will be the alternate CMSC delegate. The Vice President shall be responsible for all activities pertaining to the meetings including the acquisition of entertainment, equipment, refreshments, and supplies for the Club and for the safety of the meeting hall and the members attending all meetings. Secretary The Secretary shall take minutes of all Executive Board meetings and business meetings of the Club. The Secretary shall be responsible for maintenance and retention of all business correspondences, minutes of all past Executive Board meetings, and maintain accurate records as indicated in the By-Laws. Treasurer The treasurer shall have the responsibility of all club funds. The Treasurer shall co-sign club checks. The Treasurer shall maintain accurate records of all disbursements from and credits to the club checking account and maintain control over all such activity. The Treasurer shall present a current statement of income and disbursement at each Executive Board Meeting. The Treasurer must be a member in good standing for at least nine months and have bookkeeping type experience, or have the approval of the Election Chairman. The Treasurer may appoint an Assistant. The Assistant Treasurer, where authorized, shall be approved by the Trustees. Auditor The Auditor shall have access to the checkbook records of the Treasurer and shall submit a statement of income and disbursements, assets and liabilities quarterly to the members of the Club. In the absence of the Treasurer, the Auditor shall perform all duties normally associated with the treasury, including the co-signing (Continued on next page) 6
of club checks. The Auditor shall keep a record of tangible equipment, to be updated quarterly. The Auditor shall prepare and file the club s yearly tax return. Seasonal Social Chairmen There shall be two seasonal chairmen who will be responsible for the planning of the Fagowees social functions that pertain to their respective seasons. The Winter Social Chairman shall be responsible for planning the period from November 1 to April 30. The Winter Social Chairman shall appoint trip leaders with the approval of the Trustees. The Winter Social Chairman shall prepare trip proposals for presentation to the Executive Board for approval at board meetings. The Winter Social Chairman will be responsible for keeping trips, events and news current in all Fagowees media outlets. The Winter Social Chairman will also be responsible for reviewing trip reports with the trip leaders before they are handed in to the Auditor. The Winter Social Chairman will also keep a file on all trips for future use. The Winter Social Chairman will assist the Merchandise Chairman as needed and help in his absence with the sale of all items being sold by the club during his off season. The Summer Social Chairman shall serve from November 1 through October 31 and shall be responsible for planning the period from May 1 through October 31. The duties of the Summer Social Chairman shall parallel those of the Winter Social Chairman. Each seasonal Social Chairman may appoint an Assistant Chairman. Upon election the incoming Social Chairman may begin performing their planning duties for their respective season. Membership Chairman The Membership Chairman shall be responsible for all administrative matters pertaining to Fagowees members. The Membership Chairman shall be responsible for all activities concerning renewal of members. The Membership Chairman is responsible for maintaining a Membership Directory. The Membership Chairman may appoint an assistant. Trustees The five (5) Trustees shall serve staggered two-year terms. The Head Trustee shall be elected by the current Trustees from among the second-year Trustees. If there are no second-year trustees among the current trustees, the current Head Trustee shall appoint the future Head Trustee, from the first-year Trustees, to succeed the current Head Trustee. Their responsibility shall be the general welfare of the Club. The Trustees shall be the guardians of this Constitution and shall be responsible to the Executive Board to ensure that all articles and sections of this governing document are followed. The Trustees shall approve the annual Club Budget. The Trustees shall approve all non-elected Board Positions. The Trustees shall approve all Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders. The Trustees shall be responsible for serving refreshments and cleaning up at Club meetings. A Trustee must be a member in good standing for at least 18 months prior to being elected. 7
Thanks to Mark S, here are his favorite Presque Isle and nearby activities or opportunities Beaches on the lake (some with volleyball courts) or long & shallow for families (beach 11) Kite flying at beach 10, a lot more fun than it sounds! It s also the hobie cat beach, windsurfing beach, and OUR PICNIC BEACH Niagara Boat Launch water taxi to the Erie bay front, about a 4-5 block walk to the jet-ski rentals, porteriesports.com Yellow bike rentals just across from Niagara launch, they have side by side bikes for rent or just bring your own. Misery Bay they have a Perry statue similar to Put-in-Bay. There is a pontoon boat with tours through the lagoons Also a tour boat that goes into the bay & the lake (depending on weather). This is also where they have canoe & kayak rentals. 10-mile multipurpose trail - roller blading, cycling, running or walking. Stay on trails, DEET is sprayed for ticks and bugs Bird watching - the Audubon Society loves Presque Isle Fishing - with waders or from a boat, in the bay or the lake: smallmouth bass, perch & walleye Waldameer Park, a small amusement park across from TREC just before the entrance to the park. It s very small, but they have a cool rollercoaster that crosses Peninsula Drive & a Ferris wheel with a great view of Presque Isle. They also have a water park, if it s really hot that day. On the way in, suggest that everyone stop at Sara s Ice Cream stand right at the entrance to the park. Their specialty is foot long grilled hot dogs. On the way out, at the kite/hobie beach is the best view for sunsets at the entire park. It s actually called Sunset Point Tom Ridge Environmental Center free local science center with a 75 tower that overlooks the lake. They also offer movies every hour (Discovery Channel types) in the same theatre where the Erie Ski Club shows the Warren Miller movie. Camping: There are a couple campgrounds nearby. Sara s is at the entrance to the park. (Sara Coyne Campgrounds 814-833-4560) 2 others are about 10 miles out, both located just off I-90 at Exit 18, Sterrettania Road. Hills Family campground is just off the exit KOA campground about 3 miles south of the interstate. Hotels: http://www.visiteriepa.com/where_to_stay.shtml Extra Fun: 5 minutes from the beach, going toward Cleveland, is a Greek festival. Music, dancers, art and FOOD. It is one of the biggest festivals in Erie. It is something to consider either on the way to or from the Peninsula, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church s ANNUAL PANEGYRI (FESTIVAL) 8
From the Sitzmark. As the snow slowly melts, the FAGOWEES put away the boards and skis and break out the paddles and bike helmets. The Fun And Games On WeekEnds Especially during the Summer continue. May will see the Skulls start riding Mondays on various trails on the westside after work, check Meetups for the selection of the week and join in the peddlin'. Wednesday takes our bikers to the Towpath for more fun. June sees us Biking To The Bay, something different, we'll start in Toledo. The traditionalist have to wait till August 2 nd to Peddle To The Point, both a great way to raise money for MS and ride with like minded skiers idled by lack of snow. And then there's Pan Ohio Hope Ride, the marathon ride starts on July 24 th and finishes up on the 27 th, crossing the state ending up in the Queen City. If you get lost riding, try the Kelly's Island Bike Ride, frequent stops to refresh yourself (not too many!) and water coming up around you to let you know you made a wrong turn. Earthworms beware! Our golfers will be out! The rounds will move around the city week to week with valuable prizes (oh alright, chinzy prizes). More a strategist? How about euchre? Entrance fee goes into a pot (this was nice on the Colorado trip) with winners splitting it. July will see us in the Mohican Valley, a weekend of camping, canoeing (try the kayaks!) hiking, biking and who knows? Labor Day weekend Houseboat! What happens on Houseboat stays on Houseboat.period. Windchill factor is slowing some of the planning, but Blossom, Put-In-Bay, winery trips and other JIFFI's (just for the fun of it) are more than likely! Starting in June, our formal meetings go informal, join us as we have them at yacht or some of the finer clubs around town. AND you made it to the end of the month! Why Happy Hour Thursday of course! The last Thursday of the month, it's TBA so check our calendar. For Sale/Swap/Rent For Rent: It is not too early to reserve your ski get-away at Snowshoe Mountain! Snowshoe, WV: Mountain Lodge Unit 254 for rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. (Sleeps 4) 30 yards from the top of Ballhooter lift. Great views. More information at www.home-away.com listing # 3471809. Need more units: see www.snowshoeskicondo.com. For Rent or Sale: Snowshoe, WVa., Mountain Lodge Unit #116-3 Bdr, 3 Bath 1250 Sq.Ft condo on 1st Floor facing Ballhooter Lift. Sleeps 8 w/ 2 master suites, 2 twins, and sleeper sofa. Steps from lift, village and Unit 254. Other units are also available. To plan your visit and see photos of the unit, use these links: www.vrbo.com/373069 or http://www.snowshoeskicondo.com/. 9
News from BW/BM/Alpine Valley Season passes for next year at Boston Mills/Brandywine and Alpine valley are now on sale. Prices are below. See their websites for more info: www.bmbw.com or www.alpinevalleyohio.com Open After Open 2/18-4/30 House House Kids (4 and under), Seniors (70+) 100 100 100 Kids, Seniors with rental 260 310 310 Junior (5-12) 219 309 409 Adult (13-69) 299 359 459 Adult with rental 459 569 669 If there is enough interest, we could arrange informal meet ups and get-togethers on Sundays or other times. 10
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Euchre Tournaments April 12 IN BETWEEN RACE WEEKENDS, LET S PLAY!! Krista P. s house in Cleveland Saturday in June or July YOUR house in??? Interesting in hosting in one of these months? Please see Cynthia & choose the date that works best for you RULES OF PLAY: Arrival: 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. to eat, drink, & socialize Be ready to play: 6:30 p.m. SHARP!! BYOB Entrance fee: $3.00 (1 st & 2 nd place winners take the cash!) Bring a side dish or dessert Bring a sleeping bag... just in case! lol RSVP: Euchre@Fagowees.org Contact Cynthia (Euchre@Fagowees.org) to be added to the E-mail list for the latest updates! We need hosts & hostesses for a euchre party at your house! Check out pogo.com if interested in learning how to play or want to brush up on your euchre skills play against the robots /computer!! 12
MEMBERSHIP CORNER Membership Details Welcome to the club! Remember that membership is only until September 30 th. Every member renews their membership in the month of October, no matter when they join. Membership Assistant: I love my job and don t plan on resigning after this year (unless you vote me out!). But... I DO think that it is important to bring in more members to fill leadership roles. Are you interested in slowly learning about the Membership Chair s position? There is no pressure to be at every meeting or to complete the duties independently. If you like the duties that are required with this position, consider running for it in the future. It will be a much smoother transition when you already are familiar with the tasks. If you are interested in getting your feet wet with this board position, please see me! If you are approved as the official Membership Assistant, you get into all meetings for free!! WHAT an incentive, eh? Name Badges: Do you have your name badge? Have you picked it up from the membership area? If not, please do so. There are WAY too many unclaimed name badges. If you lost it, there is a $5 charge to replace it. New Fall and Winter 2014 members your badges are in! Please come to pick them up at the meetings. 2013-2014 Directory Corrections: New directories will be re-done this spring, 2014. Is your information printed correctly in the 2012-2013 directory? Please double-check it & email Cynthia at membership@fagowees.or if there is a mistake 13
Entry in a Fagowees Diary: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Dear Diary: Sorry I haven t written any entries for a few days. But today I had to get up at the butt-crack of dawn (4:00 am is WICKED EARLY!!) to get on the Gray Line bus back to Denver airport. We were absolutely exhausted and many of us slept on the way back. You see, we 50 Fagowees had just spent an amazing 5 days sleeping at 9700 feet above sea level (more about THAT later) and skiing repeatedly down the Rocky Mountain slopes at Copper Mountain in Colorado (elevation 12,000-plus feet above Cleveland!). The oxygen is a bit thin up there, so my memory is a bit off. Perhaps I can remember things better if I tell you what happened on the trip by working backwards Last night, we had a great farewell party on the 3 rd floor of Village Square. Many thanks to Mark M, Mark P, Jeff K, and Sue B who welcomed the group to their condo. Fifty people were invited but an extra person showed up--we had a visit from the hotel security guard (maybe we were just a little bit too loud)! But then there is that old Fagowees saying, It s not a party unless the cops show up! The awards ceremony helps tell part of our story. Everyone showed up on time to Cleveland Hopkins airport on Friday February 7. No problems with airline check in some of us even got a free first checked bag thanks to a mistake by United Airlines! But when we arrived in Denver we learned that United made another mistake they never scanned the baggage ticket for the ski bag belonging to Al F so his skis didn t arrive on our flight. It was an omen Al rented skis on the first day and had a great time on the fresh powder. When his skis arrived on Sunday, he went down on his first run, hearing and feeling a sickening pop in his knee. Ski patrol came to his rescue. Al s award? A Copper Mountain ski patrol t-shirt! Dena T had asked a few weeks before the trip if she could sell 3 days of her 4-day lift pass because she didn t expect to ski that much. Boy was that prophetic! Dena had a severe case of altitude sickness, requiring a house call by the Copper Mountain medics who gave her cortisone injections and a tank of oxygen to get her through the first 48 hours. The question is, did she share or kill the tank on her own?? Remember this is Colorado, so don t Bogart that joint, um sorry, tank!! Thankfully she recovered enough to attend the final night s event. Dena s award? A ceramic drink coaster asking Got oxygen? that will always remind her that sea level is better for her lungs! Four in our group (Jeff K, Sue B, Marty & Tom W) arrived in Denver on later flights (that s why you travel with the group) and had to brave the snowstorm that dumped 27 inches of fresh powder on Copper in the first 3 days we were there. Snow is great on the slopes not so much on the mountain roads! More than a few knuckles were white from gripping the rental car steering wheel (or the passenger dashboard!) as they headed through the mountain passes to join up with the group! They missed our Welcome Party, but the trips leaders made sure they got a doggie bag, including cake. And more Fagowees wisdom a late shot-ski is better than no shot-ski! Their awards? Four Copper Mountain shot glasses to remember their wild rides. 14
Ever wonder if it is a good idea to pay a few bucks more for ski rental insurance in case you break the rental skis? Well, now you know. The Fagowees are a friendly bunch and welcomed Mary F on our trip. Mary is an awesome skier who once worked at Copper Mountain but is living back in Ohio now. Mary s rental ski decided to kiss a rock down a double black diamond trail and she nearly ended up with 3 sticks at the bottom of the mountain when she only went up the lift with two! Mary s award? A rock bracelet to forever remember that the Rocky Mountains are rocky! Lesson here is, if you are skiing the double s, buy the damage insurance! This trip had a lot of newbies on it so when a frequent Fagowees bash participant, who many on the trip did not know, began asking for a ski buddy, they weren t quite sure what to think! But Sue Lan M is a neat lady, and all who met her soon learned that! Sue Lan bonded with the boys from her condo building, skiing anything they skied. On Monday she hooked them up with a local that knew the mountain like the back of his hand and he took them on all the cool, fun, local runs. Sue Lan became the ski goddess in her own unique way and certainly earned recognition for her fun-loving and generous ways. Sue Lan s award? A Copper Mountain t-shirt with the saying: You don t stop skiing because you get old You get old because you stop skiing! We all have ways of trying save a little money on ski trips sneak a few beers, make dinner in the condo, hide your lunch in the snow under some trees. Did you know that the birds who fly in the Rocky Mountains know about digging in the snow for food? Mark P knows that now! He tried hiding his lunch in this fashion and when he came by to check on it a run or two later, he got there in time to save his beer but not his sandwich! We looked for a Lindsey Vonn metal lunch pail (like the kind he probably carried on the school bus in elementary school) but the stores at Copper were out of them. Mark s award? A bird ornament for next year s Christmas tree! Clevelanders are a hearty bunch and a little cold weather doesn t bother us. And there was so much to do and so little time to fit it all in! Several in the group didn t want to miss out on the Apres Ski drink tickets at the Incline Bar & Grill so they just threw a towel over themselves and walked from the condo s hot tub right on over! The ringleader s award? A sticker that says: Ski Naked. It puts color in your cheeks! (Right, Cynthia D?) It seems the trip leaders got us two drink tickets each and the beer selection was any beer brewed in Colorado that they have on tap - 15-20 taps. You know how many good beers Colorado brews? A lot! Rewind further to Sunday night: We braved the elements and boarded the Copper Mountain Village shuttle over to the East Village (where Al F was still hobbling on his injured knee) for a late Apres Ski appetizer and drink gathering. We thought we were having appetizers, but the Double Diamond put out a huge spread of food with non-stop pizzas coming from their oven, fresh salad greens, along with (again the good) beer and wine. Dinner was discounted for us, but few had any appetite left to order it! Our hosts were 15
most welcoming, even when they didn t accept our credit card and we forgot to bring a check (the check is now in the mail really!). We Fagowees felt so welcomed that we revived an another old Fagowees tradition Body shots cannot say much except Mike G sucked the 1 st beautiful belly button, then we believe your new/current president sucked the next, before he began serving up fuzzy navels. In the beginning, there was a birthday party. This was the trip s big event, the theme. Two beloved Fagowees, Tom K and Ann T, celebrated milestone birthdays the week we were on the trip (you know, those pesky birthdays that end in a zero!). So they wouldn t feel like they were all alone, they arrived in the Kokopelli Trail room of the Copper Conference Center to a room full of Toms and Anns (see the pictures below). They were serenaded to an off-key rendition of the Happy Birthday song and given commemorative custom t-shirts (thanks to the talented Fagowees merchandise chair, Donna B). Thanks are also due to Mark M who transported theme party supplies to Colorado to avoid additional United Airlines baggage charges! A very large birthday cake was devoured and party attendees also had the chance to win door prizes that included $25 gift cards to Peak Sports Ski Shop and a free day to demo powder skis. Yes, I asked around and never ever before was there the big out west trip that gave away door prizes. Note to future out west trip leaders: we got a 25% discount on demo skis and one out of every five Fagowees rented/demo skis on this trip. Some started with a one day demo and extended how long they kept them. Note to self - do I need an out west ski? I do think so! Did I mention we had awesome powder conditions for skiing?? It snowed the first night we were there and then the next 3 nights. Yes, people were finding powder every day, every morning, every afternoon. Can you say Fagowees Heaven? Well Diary, I am sure there is more that I cannot think of, but I am sure that I had a good time and need to make sure I am in better shape for the next big trip and remember to take even more pictures. Oh yeah, what was that with Gumby channeling Albert Einstein at the good bye condo party?? 16
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Men Women Couples Total 2014 New 20 10 16 ( 8) 46 2014 Renewals 71 43 108 (54) 222 Totals 91 53 124 (67) 268 Total membership = 268 Welcome new members Glen & Janet C., Courtney J., and Robert & Bobbi J. Fagowees send their condolences to: Anne Houdek on the loss of her Father. Ralph Pajka on the loss of his Mother. Larry Foote on the loss of his Brother Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time. 18
COMING ATTRACTIONS Go to Meetup.com and Fagowees.org for the most current info April Events 4/1/14 Regular Meeting ELECTIONS! Ampol Hall 4/3/14 JIFFI Fagowees Retro Roller Skate Nite Contact rollerskatedisco@fagowees.org 4/11/14 CMSC Lake Erie Monster s game www.skicleveland.com 4/12/14 Euchre Contact Cynthia (440-667-6868) for more info 4/15/14 Regular Meeting Ampol Hall 4/24/14 Happy Hour Fatheads Tap House Middleburg Heights 4/26/14 CMSC Racers Banquet Contact Debbie S. (440-734-0611) Future Events 5/10/14 Paul Weber Ski Travel Show http://www.prwtravelshows.com/cleveland.html 5/30/14 Fagowee s 47th Anniversary Party Contact Cynthia (440-667-6868) or Laurie (440-986-0880) for more info 6/4/14 Shuffleboard qualifier Contact Mike G. for more info. 6/21-22/14 Bike to the Bay Contact Lisa D. (fun@fagowees.org) for more info 6/28/14 CMSC Presque Isle Playdate www.skicleveland.com 7/18-20/14 Canoe Trip Save the Date! Info coming! 7/24-27/14 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Save the Date! Info coming! 7/26/14 CMSC Mero cup (golf) www.skicleveland.com 8/2-3/14 Pedal to the Point Save the Date! Info coming! 8/23/14 JIFFI Kelly s Island Biking Save the Date! Info coming! 8/28 9/1 HOUSEBOAT! Save the Date! Info coming! The following activities will kick in when the weather breaks! Monday Night Rides with Skullz! Wednesday Night on the Towpath Trail Wednesday Nights Full Contact, Australian Rules Shuffleboard stay tuned for details! Thursday Nights Golf. Fatheads Tap House 18741 Sheldon Rd. Middleburg Hts., Ohio Phone: (216) 898-0242 www.fatheadsbeer.com/ taphouse.html Happy Hour! Thursday, April 24 2014 19
April Birthdays Lisa G. 6 Dale W. 8 Sean C. 11 Harry B. 11 Laura S. 11 Peggy M. 14 Pamela F. 16 Michele M. 17 Doug J. Jr 18 Peggy S. 18 Sandy F. 18 Karen S. 18 Bob H. 23 Dave Z. 27 Paul B. 28 Debbie J. 28 A Member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Ski Council P.O. Box 635 North Olmsted, OH 44070-0635 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Cleveland, OH 44101 Permit No. 1063 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Regular Meeting ELECTIONS! 2 3 Disco Roller Night 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CMSC Lake Erie Monsters Game 12 Euchre 13 14 15 Regular Meeting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Happy Hour Fatheads Taphouse 25 26 CMSC Racers banquet 27 28 29 30 April, 2014 20