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The Roanoke Skier & Adventurer The Monthly Newsletter for the Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club
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President’s Message
Happy New Year
to
Our Roanoke Ski and
Adventure Club
Congratulations on making this past year one for the records. From membership, now standing at 444, and comments received over this past year, it appears that the many ski and adventure sojourns have been well received. Improvements made to our meeting offerings have also not gone unnoticed. Throughout this year your support has been felt and seen most clearly as the numbers came in for our focus charity, Operation Warm. We have substantially exceeded our 2019 goal of $4,000 and plan to distribute some 280 coats this winter season to local needy children. Thank you for your generosity throughout this 2019 Holiday Season.
Now, on with the show!
As you are no doubt aware the lineup for 2020 is super with 5 new ski trips planned in the first quarter, followed by Portugal, Switzerland and New Zealand. These trips are happening because you asked for them. Coming in January and again in February, you will see the surveys that will hopefully capture your desires for the following year, 2021. Please dream a bit and check you bucket lists for the trip of your life. We are planning for some exotic entries… What would you choose?
This January your RSAC is sponsoring the premier of the incredible movie festival presented by REI: a film by Teton Gravity. Our monthly Membership Meeting will be at the Grandin Theater on Wednesday, January 8th. Reception will be at 6:30 p.m. and the showing will be at 7 PM.
You do not want to miss this evening! Bring a friend… it’s free to all!
Movie Festival Presented by Teton Gravity Research
Winterland
Don Hanley, President
To actively promote and engage our members' appreciation of the outdoors, our love of skiing, travel, and adventure.
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Event Summary:
RSAC Christmas Party Wednesday, December 4th
The Hidden Valley Country Club hosted the Roanoke Ski and Adventure Club annual Christmas Party on December 4, 2019. Approximately 114 members attended this year, which found many familiar faces and some newbies. This venue featured 15 elegant red/white table ensembles topped with red poinsettias center pieces surrounded by several beautiful Christmas trees. Members dined on appetizers before a buffet dinner of salad, salmon, fettuccine with marinara, baked chicken with spinach cream sauce, roasted asparagus with rum raisin bread pudding for dessert. The 15 poinsettias were donated to participants by random selection. Entertainment was provided by DJ Judd Poindexter whose eclectic selections kept the crowd on their feet for several hours, while one lucky member took home $197.00 from the 50/50 raffle. We are looking forward to another year of Holiday Celebration in 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All ! Carol L. Via, Program Director
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Event Summary:
Social: Illuminights at Explore Park Thursday, December 12th
A small group enjoyed the “Illuminights” outing with sleigh rides, hot cocoa and walks through the lights. We hope to come back to Explore Park at the end of March or April for a zipline trip. Linda Harrison
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Upcoming Events:
Be on the lookout and/or Save the Date!
Membership Meeting – Movie • Wednesday, January 8th , showing at 7:00pm
• Grandin Theater
• 1301 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke
• Movie premiere of Winterland
Happy Hours
• Wednesday, January 8, at 5:00pm, prior to the Movie showing
• Join us at any the suggested restaurants listed below. All are within walking distance to the Theatre
• Community Inn, 1304 Grandin Road. Linda Corbitt hosting
• Village Grill, 1803 Memorial Avenue. Emily Hurst hosting
• Taaza (Indian cuisine), 1910 Memorial Avenue. Linda Harrison hosting
• After the movie, everyone is invited to the Community
Inn for a later happy hour, as we are supporting the
reopening following their fire.
Future Events:
Membership meeting Wednesday, February 5th
Hidden Valley Country Club Lasagna Dinner Happy Hour at Shakers Thursday, February 13, at 5:30pm Happy Hour at Jimmy V’s Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30pm
Dorothy, Activities Director
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for last minute events we may put together! Click the dates to easily add the events to your Google calendar!
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OPERATION WARM 2019 CONCLUDED
We raised $5,822 for Operation Warm. Thank you! We are donating 280 Coat to Roanoke City School children. The coats are ordered and should arrive at the Administrative Office the first of the year. They will be distributed when the children return to school in January, and the temperatures get even colder! Marla
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TRIPS
SKI TRIPS STATE OF THE UNION
All trips are set to go for the 2020 season and by all accounts the snow looks great. Our
first trip to Banff, Canada, led by Jack Orsinger, kicks off at the end of the month.
Following this our Western trips begin, when Marla’s Snowmass and Steamboat groups
(including the two weeker) head to Colorado. These trips are followed up when Steve’s
Big Sky group travel to Montana in March. Let’s all wish safe travel and excellent
conditions for our trips.
Although further off our Adventure trips are in the works. Both Portugal/Duoro River
Cruises are set to go in April. Our Switzerland train and Lake Como, Italy trip and our
New Zealand/Australia trip will take off in September and November 2020, respectively.
Both are full with waiting lists.
And while I know it’s early, we are working on our survey for ski trips to be planned for
the 2021 season. These surveys are extremely important as they form the basis for our
decision making, so look out for our survey in your email. Our Adventure Trip survey
will follow in February. We value your opinion so please do not delay in responding.
Thanks Bill Fleshman Trip Director
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TRIP LINEUP FOR 2020 The following is a summary of the 2020 trips. More detail is posted on the website, http://roanokeskiclub.org/trips.htm.
Ski Trips Dates Trip Leader(s)
Banff /Lake Louise, Canada Jan. 25-Feb.1, 2020 Jack Orsinger
Snowmass, CO Feb. 22-29, 2020 Marla Kemsey
Steamboat, CO Feb. 29-Mar.7, 2020 Marla Kemsey
Back to back Snowmass/Steamboat Feb. 22-Mar.7, 2020 Marla Kemsey
Big Sky, MT Mar. 14-21, 2020 Steve Worman
Adventure Trips Dates Trip Leader(s)
Lisbon/Duoro River Cruise Apr. 2-13, 2020 Bob Strickland
Lisbon/Duoro River Cruise Apr. 19-30, 2020 Dudley Parks
Alps/Lakes of Switzerland and Italy Sept. 6-16, 2020 Bill Fleshman
New Zealand and Sydney Adventure Nov. 1-13, 2020 Dave Cohan/Dave Harrison
BANFF – LAKE LOUISE, CANADA January 25 – February 1, 2020
$1,988 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$1,732 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Jack Orsinger
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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ASPEN - SNOWMASS, CO February 22 - 29, 2020
$2,100 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$1,716 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Marla Kemsey
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
STEAMBOAT, CO February 29 - March 7, 2020
$1,860 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$1,446 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Marla Kemsey
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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Two back-to-back weeks Ski
ASPEN - SNOWMASS, & STEAMBOAT, CO February 22 – March 7, 2020
$3,528 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$2,700 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Marla Kemsey
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
BIG SKY, MT March 14 - March 21, 2020
$2,399 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$2,000 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Steve Worman
Few openings - Contact Trip Leader now!
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PORTUGAL – DUORO RIVER CRUISE GROUP 1 Apr. 2-13, 2020
GROUP 2 Apr. 19-30, 2020
$3,760 per person dbl. occ
Trip Leaders:
Bob Strickland (Gp.1) [email protected]
Dudley Parks (Gp.2) [email protected]
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leaders!
ALPS/LAKES of SWITZERLAND & ITALY September 6 – 16, 2020
$3,992 per person dbl. occ
Trip Leader: Bill Fleshman
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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NEW ZEALAND & SYDNEY ADVENTURE November 1-13, 2020
$4,375 per person dbl. occ + Air (approx. $1850)
Trip Leaders: Dave Cohan / Dave Harrison
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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Embroided RSAC logo now available!
Show your club spirit and look great on your next trip!
For only $5 per item, you can now get the RSAC logo
embroidered (as shown above) in black or royal blue on your
favorite jacket, sweater, vest, shirt, hat or tote!
(No leather, please.)
Just take your items to
Embroidery Concepts,
146 W 4th Street, Salem,
VA 24153
Phone 540.387.0517
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Membership: Welcome to our newest members!
Patsy McDonald Georgia Schmitt
Nancy Snead
Announcement: The Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club is now accepting online membership renewals and online new membership applications. Renewing members should log in with their email address. A password reset screen is available, if needed. There is a $2 convenience fee for all online membership applications.
Membership dues are: $35 for individual, $50 for family and $40 single family. Our Membership year runs from July 1st through June 30th of the following year. Membership applications received on or after April 1st will extend through June 30th of the following year. Please remember that your membership must be up-to-date before registering for any trips.
Applications can be obtained via the Club website under the Membership tab or you can click here. We need the application completed and signed even if you are a returning member!
Marketing:
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! As we start 2020, and our wonderful ski and
adventure trips resume, please email your best pictures. We are updating the back wall
of our event tent and would like to show off the fantastic trips the Club offers.
Please contact a board officer.
Thanks!
CHECK THIS OUT!
We will post our events to our new Facebook page so make sure you follow it and share with your friends! Now if you're wondering how to conquer any of these tasks, you'll be relieved to hear we will share these actions plus a few more at an upcoming membership meeting. Stay tuned!
Click the logo on the left for a direct link! Have you checked it out yet?!?
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Treasurer’s Report: November 2019
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THAT’S ALL FOLKS!
Stay tuned for next month’s news and activities.
WE ARE NOT JUST A SKI CLUB!
CHECK OUT OUR YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES AT:
www.roanokeskiclub.org
And click here to follow us on Facebook!
Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club Board Members:
Contact us at [email protected]
OFFICE NAME President Don Hanley Vice President Linda Harrison Treasurer Steve Worman Secretary Cathy Kern Marketing Director open (past: Heidi Marer) Membership Director Rita Purut Activities Director Dorothy Pryse Program Director Carol Via Trip Director Bill Fleshman Webmaster Bill Hamill Newsletter Clive Hillyard Past President Marla Kemsey
