Vol 55 Issue 7, December 2016 The Sitzmark News sitz-märk: An impression left in the snow by the backward fall of a skier. In this Issue: Calendar President s Thoughts of the Month Board Members Directory Social Events, Meet-Me-Ats Western Trip Detailss Northern Trip Details Have an idea for an event, or a special club adventure? Contact Jean Bronson, our Social Director at Social@Sitzmark.org We can help you plan and schedule the activity, and get the word out to our membership through email and the newsletter. The Board of Director s Meetings are @ 7pm, 3rd Tuesday of each month throughout the year. Contact board@sitzmark.org for the next meeting location.
Calendar of Upcoming Events and Deadlines December 1 2 3 Sitzmark X-mas Party @ Steak House 100 Santa Cycle Rampage Cranky Al s Wauwatosa 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Victorian High Tea @ Schuster Mansion, Milwaukee Birthday Bash @ The Neighbors, Waukesha 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Vail CO Trip Packers Game @ Aris Sports Bar, West Allis Vail Colorado Ski Trip 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Packers Game @ Aris Sports Bar, West Allis 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Packers Game @ Aris Sports Bar, West Allis Marquette MI Trip January 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Marquette MI TripNew Years Day Birthday Bash @ Jimmy s Island Grill on Mayfair 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Devils Head / Tyrol Basin 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sunday Brunch @ Machine Shed in Pewaukee 29 30 31 Park City Utah Ski Trip February 1 2 3 4 Devils Head / Tyrol Basin 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Super Bowl Party - Save the date 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Winter Park CO Ski Trip 26 27 28
Thoughts for the Month from Tom: The December Holiday Party at Steakhouse 100 has 9 Giveaways This year's Holiday Party should rival past such activities highlighted by 9 giveaways so far. This includes: $100 Vail Trip Gift Certificate donated by Ski Adventures tour operator Tom Gray Weekday pass for Little Switz in Slinger Bike Helmet XL from Allis Bike ($75 Value) Bike Helmet Medium from Allis Bike ($75 Value) Ski Goggles from Lesmoise ($100 Value) Ski Performance Tune-up from Lesmoise ($75 value) Bike Tune-up from Johnson Cycle ($60 value) Wheel & Sprocket Gift Certificate Premium Beer/Wine Tickets (4) So come to the annual Sitzmark Holiday Party to enjoy the company of your fellow club members, possibly win some giveaways, enjoy music/dancing and an opportunity to sign up for Northern and Western Ski Trips. The Vail Trip is already filled through the efforts of Western Trip Director Mark Harris, Marc Pettit and Dave Wherry so signup at this event for one or more of the remaining Sitzmark Ski trips before they fill up too. Save money by registering for the Sitzmark Holiday Party online but you are welcome to register at the door as well. It will be held at Steakhouse 100 located on the NE Corner of 73rd & Greenfield in West Allis. Doors to the Party Room opens at 6pm but you may wish to make reservations (414-727-2222) to dine beforehand at the adjoining restaurant where your basic fish runs around $10. Congratulations/Appreciation We wish to acknowledge the efforts of club members in organizing November clubsponsored events including Shakers Cigar Bar on November 5th (Mike Mueller & Tom Bronson), Teton Gravity Research Premiere of Tight Loose at Waukesha Elk Lodge 400 on November 11th (Mark Harris), and a Birthday Meet-Me-At at West Allis' Steak House 100 on November 17th (Jim Reilly). We also appreciate the ongoing weekly Packer Parties (Tom & Jean Bronson, Tom Augustine & Janice Wachs) held throughout the pro football season at the Aris Sports Bar. We filled 5 tables again for the Monday night game victory over Eagles which is a fairly typical number of attendees for this on-going club activity. In addition, the Premiere of Tight Loose had a higher than expected attendance (125) when it was held at the Waukesha Elk's club. This was a jointly sponsored event by MMSC (Mark Harris), Laacke & Joy and Teton Gravity Research. We look forward to seeing club members participating in the upcoming events in December including the December 2nd Holiday Party at Steakhouse 100 (Jim Reilly), Santa Cycle Rampage December 3rd (Ann Kammerer) with check-in at BelAir Cantina Tosa between 7-9am, Victorian High Tea on December 4th at 1pm at the Schuster Mansion (Mike Mueller & Audrey Wissmann), and a December Birthday Meet-Me-at on December 7th starting at 5pm at Waukesha's The Neighbors Bar & Grill (Audrey Wissmann). I again welcome all suggestions and really appreciate the dedicated Sitzmark Board Members, Directors and volunteers we have that are contributing to the continuing success of our club.
TO REACH THE ENTIRE BOARD PRESIDENT Tom Augustine board@sitzmark.org 262-860-0191 president@sitzmark.org VICE PRESIDENT Laura Thornton 847-691-1428 vicepresident@sitzmark.org PAST PRESIDENT Dawn Petermann Harris 414-315-5100 pastpresident@sitzmark.org SECRETARY Jennifer Campbell 262-622-1950 secretary@sitzmark.org TREASURER Joyce Katona 262-825-3626 treasurer@sitzmark.org MEMBERSHIP Jim Reilly 414-291-4407 membership@sitzmark.org MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENT meetings@sitzmark.org NEWSLETTER John Heinzel 414-640-2238 newsletter@sitzmark.org SOCIAL EVENTS Jean Bronson 414-423-1495 social@sitzmark.org WESTERN TRIPS Mark Harris 414-254-1406 western@sitzmark.org NORTHERN TRIPS Jeff Borchardt 262-781-6010 northern@sitzmark.org SPECIAL EVENTS RACE & SPORTS specialevents@sitzmark.org race@sitzmark.org PROMOTIONS Dave Wherry 414-530-2212 promotions@sitzmark.org We need Sitzmarks to voice their opinions! As Past President, one of my duties is to assist the Board of Directors by providing direction for the operation of the Club. One of the ways to do this is through the Steering Committee. We are looking for longtime members, new active club members, past board officers/directors and current board officers/directors to be part of the committee. Steering Committee One topic that has come up consistently over the years is the definition of a couple membership and whether it should be expanded to include non married and/or same sex relationships. We are also looking for other topics that the Steering Committee could discuss. Please email or call me of your interest to participate or suggest a topic. Some topics may only need us to meet once or twice to discuss. Dawn Petermann, Past-President and head of the Steering Committee Pastpresident@sitzmark.org
Social Events / Meet-Me-Ats DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday 12/2 at Steakhouse 100 N.E. Corner of 73rd & Greenfield, Door prizes - Biking and skiing accessories & services,drink tickets, etc. Volunteers needed for 30 minute shifts at the door and beverage table. To help ease congestion at the bar during their Friday Night Fish Fry, we are selling subsidized beverage tickets for items available served in the banquet room beverage table. Easy for you, and no tipping charges! $16 Members: Appetizers, soda, w/ 2 bottles domestic beer (Miller Products, Coors, Bud, NA beers such as O'Doul's, Buckler and Clausthaler, etc) West Allis 6:30pm - 11:00pm $10 at the door Hors d'oeuvres: a mix of hot and cold; including hot wings, mozzerella marinara, veggies, fruit, & other items $18 Members: Appetizers, soda, w/ 2 bottles premium beer (Stella, Heinekin, Fat Tire, Spotted Cow, Becks, etc), OR Two 5 oz glasses of wine Drinks can also be ordered at the bar all evening, but it's a cash bar. PACKER GAMES - @ ARIS SPORTS BAR Join your fellow Sitzmarks to cheer on the Packers at Aris Sports Bar in West Allis. The Bosch ( our favorite meet-me-at Packer bar) is not available this year while the building is being moved. Aris Sports Bar (on Hwy 100 south of Greenfield Ave) has drinks and food specials during the Packer games - come early to reserve a seat! Go Packers! 1657 S. 108th St., West Allis Hosts: Tom Bronson 414-940-8642 and Tom Augustine 262-617-1554 SANTA CYCLE RAMPAGE Sat., Dec. 3, 9:30 am Meet in East Tosa - near Cranky Al's (69th & North Avenue) or Café Bel Air Cantina - location to be announced later. More details to come! People MUST be on time - we will not wait for stragglers. Participants sign up ahead of time on line to participate at: http://wisconsinbikefed.org/ events/santa-cycle-rampage/ Bike Fed members: $20; Non -members $35 (price includes a one-year membership and hat or shirt); The Wisconsin Bike Fed started the Santa Cycle Rampage in Milwaukee 15 years ago. The ride now attracts about 700 Santas, elves, dreidels. Contact: Ann Kammerer - 414-258-9293 or ann_kammerer@yahoo.com
Victorian High Tea at Schuster Mansion (beautifully decorated for the holidays) 3209 W. Wells St., Milwaukee Sunday, Dec. 4-1:00 pm Tea at the mansion is a very unique experience. A buffet of 7 different flavored teas are offered. At your table, you are served a variety of savories, Social Events / Meet-Me-Ats scones and sweets. After tea, you will be given a tour of the first floor. Cost: $35 plus tax and gratuity - pay at door. ONLY 12 spots are reserved for our group. RSVP to Mike or Audrey before Nov. 28th. Any other questions contact: Mike Mueller (414) 305-5118) Or Audrey Wissmann (262) 513-2825 Celebrate December Birthdays at December 7 5:00 PM S16W22255 Arcadian Ave (Hwy 59), Waukesha Happy Hour: 4:00-6:00 pm; 9:00 to close $2.50 Domestic Tap Beers / $3.50 Rail Mixers / $4.50 Housemade Margaritas. Dinner special $13.99 - Half rack of ribs w/ fries Host: Audrey Wissmann (262) 513-2825 BIRTHDAY MEET-ME-AT Thursday, Jan 5, 2017-5:00 pm 2303 N. Mayfair Rd corner of Mayfair and North Ave inside the Radisson Hotel A taste of Key West in Milwaukee! On a cold January day in Wisconsin, enjoy the laid back atmosphere of Florida and Key West with the food, drinks, and island atmosphere at Jimmy s. Their special food selections include: Bonsai Shrimp. Seafood Martini. Parmesan-crusted Snapper. Angry Chicken Pasta. Ovenfired pizzas on flatbread. And so much more. Thursday specials: Martini Mayhem $6.00 cosmos, lemon drop or apple martinis. House Wines $4; $1.00 off all Drafts; $3.00 rail mixers or $4.00 call mixers. $5.00 El Jimador Margarita or Don Q Gold Pina Colada. 25% off all appetizers and pizzas. Welcome to the Island! Host: Lyle Strahota; lyleg1356@yahoo.com;(414) 243-6220
2016/2017 WESTERN TRIPS days of sunshine a year. The Front Side of Vail is home to the most groomed terrain on the planet while the World Famous Back Bowls offer wide open skiing and amazing views. VAIL COLORADO WEEKEND Happy 23rd Year! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THIS WEEK DECEMBER 10, 2016 (SATURDAY) TO DECEMBER 14, 2016 (WEDNESDAY) Cost: $934 (4 day lift) by Check Only, $962 (4 day lift) by Credit Card Cost: $884 (3 day lift) by Check Only, $910 (3 day lift) by Credit Card Cost: $665 (no lifts) by Check Only, $685 (no lifts) by Credit Card Cost: $635 (3 day lift & no air) by Check Only, $655 (3 day lift & no air) by Credit Card Two payment options: Pay by check or pay using Credit Card which includes a 3% Paypal fee (Club does not receive any part of this fee). Insurance is highly recommended Gondola Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, balcony with scenic views, daily housekeeping and fireplace Outdoor heated pool and three hot tubs 3 or 4 day lift ticket (4th day, ski on Wednesday) Hot tub parties with Beer & Mudslides! Air Option Round trip air from Milwaukee to Denver on Southwest Airlines 12/10/16: MKE/STL #5488 1:35P - 2:55P 12/10/16: STL/DEN #1323 3:40P - 5:00P 12/14/16: DEN/MKE #436 4:45P - 11:00P Vail Ski Resort is the largest resort in the United States with some of the most diverse and expansive skiing in the world and blessed with over 300 After skiing or other winter activities Vail has so much to offer including world class dining, shopping and spa facilities. Cozy, without cars, the awesome mountain deployed in front as you walk leisurely down the cobblestone streets, the town of Vail runs the gamut from elegant shopping, to quick café latte s, fine dining, and everything in-between. Nowhere else will you find such a world class dining experience concentrated in a small walkable setting like Vail. From five star restaurants to the local pizza place, Vail has everything you could ask for in a dining experience. VAIL Like Nothing on earth! Vail boasts 3 distinct areas of the mountain, each with their own features and fortes, including 3 terrain parks, 7 bowls spanning 7 miles and 5,289 acres of blank canvas. There are 193 trails, 31 strategically placed lifts and 1 gondola. Vail has a trail classification of 18%/29%/53% (beginner/ intermediate/advanced and expert). www.vail.snow.com Sign up for the event online and then either pay online with a credit or debit card (must pay current balance in full) Trip Leader: Marc Pettit Trip includes: Round trip bus transportation from Denver to Vail (2 hours) 4 nights lodging at the Landmark West Condos (4 & 6 per condo) 150 yards to Lionshead
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THIS WEEK January 29, 2017 (Sunday) February 5, 2017 (Sunday) Approximate prices* *Cost: $1675 (5 day lift) by Check Only, $1725 (5 day lift) by Credit Card *Cost: $1355 (1 day lift at Deer Valley) by Check Only, $1395 (1 day lift at Deer Valley) by Credit Card Pay by check or pay using Credit Card which includes a 3% Paypal fee (Club does not receive any part of this fee). Trip payment due in full by December 5, 2016 *Pricing for land only and no lifts also available (see online sign up on the Sitzmark website up for details). Price is subject to fuel surcharges. Insurance is available and recommended. Trip Leader: Dave Wherry - 414-530- 2212 Includes: Round trip air from Milwaukee to Salt Lake City on Southwest 1/29/17: MKE/DEN #2045 5:45A - 7:30A 1/29/17: DEN/SLC #2834 8:25A - 9:55A 2/05/17: SLC/DEN #5209 12:40P - 2:00P 2/05/17: DEN/MKE #4702 2:40P - 5:50P 2 Free bags Round trip bus transportation from Salt Lake City to Park City 7 nights lodging at Snow Flower Condos Two outdoor relaxing pools and one outdoor spa. Pool one is a cool 82 degrees and the jetted spa is located adjacent kept at a warm 102 degrees. Pool two is kept at 102 degrees. 4 of 6 day lift ticket for Park City/ Canyons 1 lift ticket Deer Valley Resort Features: This condominium complex is located three blocks from the base of Park City Mountain Resort and directly on the free citywide shuttle route. Grocery and sports stores, as well as Starbucks and the movie theater, are all within a few blocks of Sunflower. Elevators located in each building. Coin operated laundry facilities in each building. Locker rooms are located in each building to store your equipment. Once your online payment is recorded or your check is received, your online registration will be confirmed via email.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THIS WEEK February 18, 2017 (Sat) February 25, 2017 (Sat) *Cost: $879 (4 day lift) by Check Only, $905 (4 day lift) by Credit Card *Cost: $679 (4 day lift) by Check Only, $699 (4 day lift) by Credit Card Pay by check or pay using Credit Card which includes a 3% Paypal fee (Club does not receive any part of this fee). (Final payment & trip deadline December 12, 2016) Ride the California Zephyr through amazing mountain passes and tunnels to Fraser, Co for a week of winter fun in the mountains. *Pricing for land only, no lifts and Superliner Roomettes available (one way or round trip). also available (see online sign up on the Sitzmark website up for details). Price is subject to fuel surcharges. Insurance is available and recommended. Trip Leader: Tom Gale 414-350-0300 Includes: Round trip Milwaukee to Fraser CO via Amtrak train, no baggage fees 334 Hiawatha: departs (MKE) Milwaukee, WI at 11:00A on Sat, Feb 18. Arrives (CHI) Union Station at 12:29P on Sat, Feb 18 5 California Zephyr: departs (CHI) Union Station at 2:00P on Sat, Feb 18. Arrives (WIP) Fraser, CO at 10:07A on Sun, Feb 19 6 California Zephyr: departs (WIP) Fraser, CO at 3:50P on Fri, Feb 24. Arrives (CHI)Union Station at 2:50P on Sat, Feb 25 339 Hiawatha: departs (CHI) Union Station at 5:08P on Sat, Feb 25. Arrives (MKE) Milwaukee, WI at 6:45P on Sat, Feb 25 Round trip transportation from Fraser to Winter Park via hotel shuttle 5 nights lodging at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge (6 per condo) 110 from the Zephyr Express lift Amenities include outdoor hot tubs, gas fireplace, kitchen, fitness room and ski lockers Free local shuttle, on site shops, restaurants, pub and other amenities 4 of 5 day lift ticket Group parties Winter Park, often referred to as Colorado s favorite, spreads out over five separate mountains. It has 3,060 total skiable acreage, 143 designated trails and 1,212 acres of off-piste terrain, including Vasquez Cirque and glade skiing. 25 lifts, including 7 high speed lifts. Whether the moguls of Mary Jane or the blanket of irresistible powder at Parsenn Bowl and Vasquez Cirque, Winter Park has something for everyone from beginner to advanced. Winter Park Mountain has a trail classification of 28%/21%/51% (beginner/ intermediate/advanced and expert). www.skiwinterpark.com Once your online payment is recorded or your check is received, your online registration will be confirmed via email.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THIS WEEK March 18, 2017 (Saturday) March 25, 2017 (Saturday) *Cost: $1,398 (5 day lift) by Check Only, $1,440 (5 day lift) by Credit Card Pay by check or pay using Credit Card which includes a 3% Paypal fee (Club does not receive any part of this fee). Trip payment due in full by January 6, 2017 *Pricing for land only and no lifts also available. Price is subject to fuel surcharges and foreign currency changes Insurance is available and recommended Valid Passport is required to enter Canada Trip Leaders: Mark & Dawn Harris 414-254-1406 Includes: Round trip bus transportation from Milwaukee to Chicago Round trip air from Chicago on Air Canada 3/18/17: ORD/YVR #535 7:30A - 10:00A 3/18/17: YVR/YLW #8414 1:00P - 1:54P 3/25/17: YLW/YVR #1185 10:45P - 11:42P 2/05/17: DEN/MKE #4702 1:15P - 7:15P Round trip bus transportation from Kamloops' to Sun Peaks 7 nights lodging at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel 5 day lift ticket Located in British Columbia s sunny Thompson Okanagan and Kamloops back yard, award-winning Sun Peaks Resort features the most comprehensive and diverse combination of facilities, activities and services in the region. The charming, ski-through pedestrian village and imposing outdoor playground offer adventure and relaxation, exploration and thrills. As the resort s signature property and only full-service hotel, the Grand is located in the core of the village, with chairlifts, trails and activities at your doorstep, an in-house mountain-view pool, terrace and health club, as well as on-site grocery store, boutiques, eateries and nightclub. Winter Season November 18, 2016 to April 17, 2017 Skiable Area 4,270 acres of terrain, the second largest in Canada sunpeaksresort.com Once your online payment is recorded or your check is received, your online registration will be confirmed via email. $400 due at sign-up $300 due October 1, 2016 $300 due December 5, 2016 ($440 if by credit/ debit and $398 by check). Final payment and trip deadline January 6, 2017 Northern Ski Trips Ski Wisconsin coupon books are now available at www.skiingwisconsin.com Save the Date: Cascade Mt Day Trip February 11. 1-day lift tickets at 16 area resorts $130
Northern Ski Trips Celebrate 2017 New Years Trip Costs: *$305.00 w/ 2 days skiing w/check *$314.00 w/ 2 days skiing by Credit Card Motor coach to/from MKE (2) Nights lodging at the Ramada Inn (2 per Rm) 2 Days skiing at Marquette Mtn. (2) Breakfast vouchers Parties by the pool & hot tub *$219.00 for Non-skiers w/check *$225.00 for Non-skiers by Credit Card Trip includes: New Year Eve Ball Drop at Midnight Dancing all night Email: northern@sitzmark.org SKI Two Resorts One Fun Weekend Trip Staying at Cedarberry Inn, Sauk City, WI Jan 14, 2017 (Saturday) to Jan 15, 2017 (Sunday) Cost: *$139 Members by Check Only, *$143 Members by Credit Card *$164 Non-members by Check Only *$169 Non-members by Credit Card Lift tickets not included Ski Wisconsin coupon accepted at both hills www.skiingwisconsin.com Optional side trip for Non-skiers: Mt Horeb and Barbaboo Trip includes: Motor coach to/from MKE Meet at the Goerke s Corner Park n Ride Leave: Saturday Jan 14th at 8:00AM Returns: Sunday Jan 15th about 6:00PM Includes: Round trip bus ride 1 nights lodging at the Cedarberry Inn (double occupancy) Poolside party Saturday Sign-up online or send check to:sitzmark Ski Club c/o Jeff Borchardt 11957 W. Appleton Ave # 6 Milwaukee, WI 53224 Questions: Ph: 262-781-6010 Email: northern@sitzmark.org
Sitzmark Ski Club P.O. Box 1877 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Our website for trip information and signups: www.sitzmark.org Check out our group on Facebook to see what our members are up to: www.facebook.com/groups/sitzmark/ Did you know that most Sitzmark members are emailed an online version of the newsletter to view on their Computers, tablets, or phones? Want to save the club the expense of printing and mailing this paper version (over $2400 each year)? Email me at newsletter@sitzmark.org to switch from paper to the electronic version.