Beaver Valley Ski Club Slalom Column PRESIDENTS REPORT Greetings to all! The summer is winding down and the BVSC Board is busy planning some great trips for the upcoming ski season. We agreed on a plethora of changes and all to make our trips more reasonable for members. Also, all this with no cost to the fun factor. First we have agreed to offer a free lift ticket to the trip leader for each trip. We really appreciate the work done by the trip leaders and agree it is only fair to compensate them in this small way for this work. Second we will offer 50% off on the Holiday Valley 1 Trip to 3 lucky winners of 3 drawings, 1 to take place at each of the meetings in October, November, and December. To be eligible for the drawing all you need to do is come to the meeting, write your name on a slip of paper and put it in the hat and hope for your name to be drawn at the end of the meeting. Obviously, you must be present to win. Our third change is to offer a 10% discount on trips for those who pay in full 30 days in advance of the trip. You will still be able to cancel two weeks prior to the trip if necessary. Not only are we offering all these great incentives, but all trips will go at last years prices. Now, let s fill that bus!!! Janelle has agreed to take over the candy sale again. This is our only fundraiser and we would appreciate all members to participate. She will bring boxes of candy bars to the October meeting, so if you prefer to sell individual candy bars rather than boxes of chocolate, you can do so. We are also trying to get our order forms early this year and hopefully they will be available at the October Meeting. As most of you already know, we have been attending the Ski and Snowboard Kick Off at Quaker Steak and Lube every year and plan to do so again this year. The date for the kick off is November 15 th. All members are asked to bring items for a raffle basket to the next meeting and will receive a free ticket to the haha pot. We also need members to help set up and sell raffle tickets at the event. It s always a great time so we d love to have everyone join us. We are also in the beginning planning stages for our day trips to Hidden Valley and Seven Springs. We would like to have one trip a month on a Saturday or Sunday. We are looking for trip leaders and this would be a good way to get your feet wet for first time trip leaders. I know it s still pretty warm outside right now, but it takes a lot of planning for a successful ski season, so get ready snowfall is right around the corner. See you at the meeting. Mary OCTOBER 2012 NEXT SKI CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, October 3rd at Grand Valley Inn, Fallston, Pa (724-843-9000) 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting 8:00 p.m. General Meeting Elections! BVSC Meetings First Wednesday of Every Month (October-April) See The World Tours Website: http://seetheworldtours.com/
Page 2 Slalom Column WEEKEND TRIP SUMMARY January 4-6, 2013 Leave Chippewa at 7:00 PM and Stay at the Holiday Inn in Salamanca, NY. Ski Saturday and Sunday at Holiday Valley. $185 pp based on quad occupancy and $220 pp 2/room. 2 trips Saturday AM and 1 trip Sunday Morning. Leaving for home around 430-500 PM. Shuttle to Casino is available for your entertainment. Hotel features hot tub, pool and is very close to the Seneca Casino for your dinning, gambling and live entertainment. If interested contact Mary Kilhof 724-622-5431 $50.00 Deposit due now to reserve your spot and the balance is due on the bus. Send deposits to 103 South Tower Road, Fombell, PA 16123 February 22-24, 2013 January 18-20, 2013 1200 ft Verti- Leave Chippewa at 6:30 pm and New Castle at 7:00 pm Staying at the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua, NY. Ski Saturday and Sunday at Bristol. $293.00 pp with 2 to a room $229.00 pp with 4 to a room $50.00 Deposit due now to reserve your spot and 50% due by Dec 24 and balance due by Jan 7, 2012. We are joining Youngstown Ski Club on this trip. Reserve your seat now because there are Limited Seats! Trip Coordinator: Gordon Hancock (724-650-9194) or e-mail March 8-10, 2013 1,500 feet vertical drop Summit: 4,848 40 slopes and trails Leave Chippewa around 7:30 PM ish Staying at the Mountain Lodge Condos (2bdrm / 2 bath) Ski Saturday and Sunday at Snowshoe. $285.00 pp with 4-person occupancy $257.00 pp with 5-person occupancy $243.00 pp with 6-person occupancy $50.00 Deposit due now to reserve your spot and 50% Mardi Gras Weekend!!! - Leave Chippewa at 7:00 PM Staying at Telemark (Cadillac Jacks) in Ellicottville, NY. This is essentially as Slope Side as you can get! Ski Saturday and Sunday at Holiday Valley. $300 pp with 2 to a room and $225 pp with 4 to a room $50.00 Deposit due now to reserve your spot and the balance is due on the bus. Trip Leader: Ray Lucci Send deposits to: 151 Mulberry Lane, Monaca, PA 15061 All weekend trips will be via Luxury Motor Coaches $50.00 DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS! Since we are joining our friends at Youngstown Ski Club we have to follow their guidelines for deposits: Deposit due Now and Paid in full as stated.
Page 3 Slalom Column 2012-2013 OFFICERS President Mary Kilhof mkilhof@zoominternet.net Vice President Betty Geigel elizabethgiegel@gmail.com Treasurer George Kenderes gestke@embarqmail.com Secretary Jane Lutz jelutz@gmail.com Social Secretary Judy Zak judski98@yahoo.com Board of Directors: Ray Lucci Richard Lucci James Trott (Bo) Janelle Lucci Dick Hartzell Michelle Anderson Past President and Ambassador to YSC: Gordon Hancock gjh4@msn.com Newsletter Editor Chris Makowka bvskiclub@comcast.net Attached in this newsletter is the 2012-2013 BVSC Membership Application. Please fill it out and send it in (or bring it to the meeting). Note the Release that must be signed. Pay dues by the November Meeting to get the Renewal Rate. BEAVER VALLEY SKI CLUB CALENDER October 3, 2012 November 3-10, 2012 November 7, 2012 November 15, 2012 December 5, 2012 TBD January 2, 2013 January 4-6, 2013 January 18-20, 2013 January 25- Feb 2 January 27- Feb 1 February 6, 2013 February 22-24, 2013 March 6, 2013 March 8-10, 2013 Caribbean Cruise with Sam Ski/Snowboard Kickoff - Sharon Lube Christmas Party Holiday Valley Trip Bristol Mountain Trip Mardi Gras & Caribbean Cruise with Sam Mount Snow with WPSC Snowshoe Trip Holiday Valley Trip Lucci Plaza 3589 Brodhead Road Monaca, PA 15061 Quality Since 1949 724-774-6692 Phone KITCHEN & BATH CENTER 724-774-1521 Fax www.luccikitchens.com Visit our Website: www.beavervalleyskiclub.org and our friends at Youngstown Ski Club: www.youngstownskiclub.org Happy Halloween!!
Slalom Column Page 4 SKI CLUB SNOW NEWS Anyone interested in having a meet and greet gathering for October Fest?? The turnout has been poor in the recent past. Everyone too busy?? Let s get together at the meeting and weigh our options. Halloween party for BVSC at the BVYC with Ray & Janelle on Saturday, 10/27/12, 6:00 pm till??? Contest for costumes (multiple categories). Need a head count to reserve tables For BVSC. Call or see Ray or Janelle know for details; ASAP!! Little or no cover charge!! Cover dish! Annual Bowling Party! A family night of bowling at Sim s in Beaver Falls. November 10th or the 17th of 2012 Need input from anyone planning to attend. What works best for the masses of our group. Call, e-mail or see our party planner, Miss Judy, she needs to know so she can book a date. Western Trip plans are being modified and details will be provided in the near future. Holiday Valley is working on their new lodge and it is expected to be awesome! They have already had temperature lows in the mid 30 s! Bring on the snow!! WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SKI COUNCIL Halloween Party - Friday October 26th - 8:00-1:30 : Foggy Goggle Tickets go on sale Monday Sept 10, ( no price yet check with 7 Springs). Chalets are available $279 + tax, as many as needed. Scandinavian Cruise - August 27 to September 10, 2013 The trip is 11 nights with meals and an extra night in Copenhagen. The price ranges from $2,149 (inside cabin) to $3,209 for a balcony room without airfare. More to come on air fare once price becomes available. Mt. Snow Trip - Full - Wait List - to get on the wait list you must still send a deposit, the deposit will not be deposited until you are on the trip. Winter Park - Full - Wait list Visit the website for more detals: www.wpsc.net CANDY SALE TIME!!! It is that time of year once again and we are starting the sale even earlier than in the past.. Please come to the October meeting to find out who s who in candy sales?? Get all the details and order forms or two or three at the next meeting. Herbie?? Need candy for your X mas presents this year?? Anyone else need candy for a gift?? Everyone, remember to support your club, every little bit helps.. Again, this is our only fund raiser and most of us buy candy for Christmas or know people that do.. So please try to sell some!!! At the very least, buy a box or two for yourself or a family member as a gift. One top seller prize of $ 150.00 to be awarded and all sales over a $ 150.00 total will get a rebate gift certificate for 10%, redeemable only on a BVSC scheduled trip for this upcoming ski year!! ORDER FORM ATTACHED TO NEWSLETTER
Slalom Column Page 5 CLICK ON THE PICTURES FOR LINKS TO THE TRIPS: January 25th - February 2nd Mardi Gras & Caribbean Cruise April 7th - April 13th San Francisco & Napa Valley Wine Tour June 22nd - June 29th Costa Rica (Volcano & Jungle Tour) August 1st - August 16th London & British Isle Cruise Contact Sam Jordon at 330-793-6543 for Reservations or More Details YOU SHOULD SEE WHAT I SAW. Hello fellow skiers!! Long time no ski?? Coming up fast though. First of all, I miss having our little gatherings throughout the summer. We don t see much of each other as it is and we just keep widening the gaps and filling the gaps between our gatherings with our so very different and hectic lives.. Please let s try not to lose one common connection as friends. SKIING!!!! FYI.. The weather man is calling for, at the very least, the same winter as last year. Which was not a bad year of skiing. If colder and snowier great. Our trips are just about finalized and booking fast!!! So sign up now and make a deposit on all your favorite trips.. Please make note that there are new trip policies being implemented, all for the better of the club and its members.. We are looking for advertisers in our newsletter.. See Ray or Chris for details. Next meeting is Wednesday 10-3-2012 at Grand Valley Inn.. Put it on the calendar now to come and have a drink and talk about our next trip or reminisce about our past trips.. Bring a friend and or a new member!!! Ski You There!!!
Beaver Valley Ski Club OCTOBER 2012 % Betty Geigel 152 Shanor Heights Butler, PA 16001 Phone: 724-282-0862 E-mail: elizabethgiegel@gmail.com Newsletter E-mail: bvskiclub@comcast.net We Ski / We Ride PUTZI S SKI DEN THE SKI DEN IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON Big 40th Year Anniversary Sale! www.marshalltree.com www.paradisefoundonline.com www.arttaboret.com Embroidery by Etched in Stone PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW.PUTZISKIDEN.COM 207 Mills Way * Corner of 511 Highland Ave. New Castle, PA 16101 * Phone (724) 652-1105 Contact Sam Jordon at 330-793-6543 www.seetheworldtours.com Stay at The Historic Dudley Hotel When you Ski Holiday Valley!! The Hotel That s a Home 132 Main Street, Salamanca, NY 716-945-2002, 716-945-7044 Fax Newly Renovated Guest Rooms and Suites Fantastic Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Center FREE 24-hr Casino and Paradise Club Shuttle