A publication of the OC Ski Club

LIFTLINEocTobEr 2013ocTobEr 2013

A publication of the OC Ski Club

The Countdown to Skiing & Snowboarding has Begun

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Recap

FWF Summer Photos

2013/14 Alpine Trips

The Countdown to Skiing & Snowboarding has Begun

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Recap

FWF Summer Photos

2013/14 Alpine Trips

The Annual Budget

and Recognition

Policy Vote will be

held on October 10th

at the PCC at 8:00p.m.

The Annual Budget

and Recognition

Policy Vote will be

held on October 10th

at the PCC at 8:00p.m.

November & December Ski Bus Trips

November & December Ski Bus TripsPage 2Page 2

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LIFTLINE

OFFiCeRS

PresidentGretchen Riley

Vice President, AdminErin O’Brien Vice President, skiingEileen Finn-LeMatty

secretAryDave Simonian

treAsurerMark Wilder BOARD OF DiReCTORS

Kim CareyBeth Conrad Bobby Domanico Fred Haefeli Richard HennanJohn HydeJeff Kenton Matt QuackenbushRich Stella Cynthia Ward

COmmiTTeeS ActiVities/entertAinmentChantal Couture

AlPine BusesSylvia & Fred Haefeli

AlPine Bus AssistAntKathy Howard

AlPine triPs chAirJoan Savage

AmBAssAdorGloria Quackenbush & Mike Koutelis APPlicAntGail Marotti-Hossan

APPlicAnt / memBershiP AssistAntStephanie Talbot

electionsDave Higgins

FAmily liAisonMatt Wakefield

FinAnceBob Hossan Fund rAising Jill Hayes & Teddi Winn historyGary Phillips

houseArline Welch

memBershiP Chad Calhoun

nycdsc council rePsDave Higgins & Cynthia Ward

PuBlicAtions Greg Bockis

PuBlic relAtionsJill Bryce

rAcingNicole Bouchez

snow sPorts instructionJeff Kenton

technicAl director oF snow sPortsJohn Dowling

treAsurer’s AssistAntMatt Quackenbush

VolleyBAllSandy Misiewicz, John Verba, & Jan Verba

weB mAsterBill Culihan

A Publication of The Out of Control Ski Club

OC Ski Club, Inc.P.O. Box 13901Albany, NY 12212-3901OC “Hotline” Number: (518) 475-7553Web Site: www.ocskiclub.orgFacebook: OC Ski Club, Inc.

on the coVerArline Welch & Erin O’Brien at the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

president’s cornerThe

Countdown to Skiing &

Snowboarding has Begun

Hi everyone,Fall has arrived, football season has

begun (Go Patriots!) and sign-ups for alpine trips have started the countdown to skiing and snowboarding. There are lots of great trips to enjoy as well as a host of new activities and events. Be sure to check the website and Committee articles in the LiftLine for more information.

Testimonials are being sought for the new website on why club members joined the OC Ski Club. Just a couple of sentences are all that’s needed. Testimonials can be sent to webmaster@ocskiclub.org.

The annual Budget and Recognition Policy vote will take place during the meeting on Thursday, October 10th, at the PCC. A copy of both the proposed budget and recognition policy can be found on the website. In order to vote, you must be a member in good standing and have your membership card with you. No absentee votes are allowed.

The October Board Meeting will be held on October 3rd. Everyone is welcome to attend. This meeting starts the regular season weekly meetings.

Remember, volunteers are always needed and welcomed.

Gretchen Riley

I’mOut ofControl

OC Ski Bus Schedule 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4

OC Ski Bus Schedule 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4

MONTH DATE SKI AREA LIFT $$ 2ND PICKuP

November Sun 11/24/13 Killington $38 CPark

December Sun 12/1/13 Killington $38 CPark

December Sun 12/8/13 Stratton $38 Troy

December Fri 12/13/13 Stratton $38 Troy

December Sun 12/15/13 Okemo $38 CPark

December Fri 12/20/13 Okemo $38 CPark

December Sun 12/22/13 Mnt Snow $38 Troy

December Fri 12/27/13 Gore $48 / $38 CPark *Family Day

December Sun 12/29/13 Bromley $46 Troy *Family Day

Gretchen RileyPresident

Week long trips & weekend trips are listed starting on page 10.

Week long trips & weekend trips are listed starting on page 10.

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It never gets old, does it? LET IT SNOW! I know it is only October, but one can hope. Yes, it is now October (though I write in September) and that means…we have had 3 Alpine Trips open already (9/18/13)! That surely means our season has begun, even if it hasn’t yet snowed. I hope you all had a chance to read up on sign up procedures in advance. It is always best to show up prepared. We showcased this years Trips for all to see on September 18th as well. Do not worry if you could not ask your questions, the information is on the Website and then there is always the next meeting, or simply email the leader via the Trip email. If you didn’t get on one of the trips on the 18th, there are more to come, so there truly is something available for everyone, it may just be a 2nd choice due to the limited number of spots we can offer. While your heart gets set on one resort, there is much fun to be had at another, or, worst case, get on a waitlist and be prepared to jump on the trip last minute - it happens all the time. I will say it again and again, get used to it - “No matter where the OC Ski Club travels and no matter what the conditions are on the hill, with the right attitude, you will never have a bad time on an OC Trip”.

The PEOPLE make it fun, not the trip itself - yes, just my opinion, but in just shy of 20 years, with every type of ski condition possible, I have never had a bad time on an OC Trip - or even a day bus for that matter. We always find a way to entertain ourselves - sometimes we entertain others too, and sometimes it is even on purpose.

The Bus schedule should be up and ready now too (I was promised). Please read those procedures on the Website too. Again, being prepared saves everyone from missing out! Knowing where to meet the bus, what time it leaves, what to bring/not to bring, how much CA$H and what kind of gear (jello shots, beer, snacks, shrimp, a warm coat, gloves, helmet, goggles etc you know, - the important stuff) to have with you etc… will save time and maybe frustration too. Asking another person may or may not be the best idea, unless that person is on the Committee or is the Bus Leader etc…

Instructors, Racers, Bus Leaders and one interested in becoming an Instructor or Racer or Bus Leader, keep your eyes peeled on the Web and emails etc. Information will be there about meetings, Clinics, Races, and so on. Also considered a Please also note that as an OC Member/

Applicant, you are a Member of the NY Capital District Ski Council (NYCDSC) and qualify to participate in Council Events, Council Days and Council Trips. Everyone, watch for info regarding the Applicant Party, The Ski and Snowboard Expo and Warren Miller Movies, all in November. Hopefully our first Bus will roll by Thanksgiving or so. Start the snow dancing, praying to the snow gods, whatever it takes because, if the Almanac is right and we have an extremely cold winter, what better way to warm up than Schussing down a hill somewhere with your “Out of Control” friends? Should you have any questions, please check the Website and if the info in not there, send an email to the Committee, Event/Bus/Trip Leader or the VP that oversees the thing you need info on. Meetings get busy and the din can be deafening, so an email can more often generate a better, and more complete reply. See you every Thursday!

Eileen Finn LeMatty

Eileen Finn LeMatty Vice President of Organized Skiing

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

organized skiing

• Checkoutthebudgetandtherecognitionpolicyon the website.• Youmustbeamemberingoodstandingandhave your membership card to vote.• Noabsenteevotesareallowed.• IndividualUSMailreminderswillnotbesentthisyear.• Markyourcalendar:THURSDAY,OCTOBER10TH, 8 p.m. (regular weekly meeting)

• Checkoutthebudgetandtherecognitionpolicyon the website.• Youmustbeamemberingoodstandingandhave your membership card to vote.• Noabsenteevotesareallowed.• IndividualUSMailreminderswillnotbesentthisyear.• Markyourcalendar:THURSDAY,OCTOBER10TH, 8 p.m. (regular weekly meeting)

The Annual Budget and Recognition Policy Vote will be held on October 10th at the PCC at 8:00 p.m.

The Annual Budget and Recognition Policy Vote will be held on October 10th at the PCC at 8:00 p.m.

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Erin O’BrienVice President of Administration

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Hampton Comes Alive

Hello All,I hope that your September was filled

with fun. I know that mine was! It started out with a day at the track and a day at Lake George with my aunt, who was here visiting from California. We had a nice time.

The next weekend brought me to Hampton Beach with two buses filled with OCer’s looking for some seafood and salt water induced fun. It had to have been 80 degrees when we arrived. The water brought relief from the heat. It felt great! After the swim, it was time to indulge in some fruits of the sea. I enjoyed several of them, as did everyone else on the trip. I cannot thank Chantal Couture enough for all of the hard work she put in to run this trip and all of the other fun things she ar-ranges for us to do. Cheers to you Chantal! Thank you to everyone else who helped out on the trip as well(Frank!).

Speaking of events, please put your imaginations in high gear to think of a costume for our annual Halloween party, which will be held at the PCC on Hallow-een! It is always fun to see what people dress up as. It starts the party season off right! It will be a two party weekend, because the Snow Show is November 1-3, with our after show party on November 2. Please see Bobby D. if you would like to volunteer to help out at the show.

It is hard to believe that it is fall! Keep your eyes on the Website for any last min-ute events that we may come up with or specifics on ones already planned. See you out and about.

Erin O’Brien

Dave Simonian Secretary

OC Ski Club Board Meeting Minutes from September 5th, 2013

meeting minutes

I. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Gretchen Riley

II. Announcements and Agenda: Agenda was approved unanimously (motion by Cynthia Ward, 2nd by Matt Quackenbush). Matt Quackenbush appointed as Timekeeper.

III. Secretary’s Report: August 1 minutes with amendments approved unanimously (motion by Cynthia Ward, 2nd by Matt Quackenbush ).

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s report submitted for May. Motion to approve was unanimous (motion by Cynthia Ward, 2nd by Fred Haefeli ).

V. VP for Admin Report:

A & E activities:

1. September 7 - Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. There are 2 buses going to Seafood Festival

2. September 21 - OC Volleyball Tournament @ Maple Ski Ridge. Volunteers Needed!!!

3. September 25 - Happy Hour @ the Union Inn, in Schenectady 5:30 – 8:30

4. September 28 - Friends with Friends paintball event in Brunswick, NY

VI. VP for Organized Skiing Report:

A. Contracts are signed for all trips, including the contract for Sugarbush.

•3/27/14-03/30/14SUGARBUSH,Vt,2daysskiing • Wewillbedrivinguptosaveoncost,plustheshuttlewouldonlybeavailable Saturday night. • Thereisashuttletothemountaineveryday • Hotbreakfasteveryday,anduseofpoolandhottubfacilities • Thereisalsoagrouppartywith1drinkandappetizersincludedFridaynight, with an optional group Pasta dinner for $22/pp Saturday night.

B. Bob Domanico is advertising for interest in Portillo, Chili for August 2014. • 10interested • 25isneededtomakeitaClubtrip

C. The Warren Miller movie will be held on November 14 & 15.

D. We have info on 2 possible European Trips

Applicants2013:

August 2013 529

September 2013 701

Members2012:

September 2012 689

August 2012 404

Members2013:

August 2013 250

September 2013 258

Applicants2012:

September 2012 178

August 2012 180

Dave Simonian

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Sunday, Oct. 27TH

Sunday, Oct. 27TH

An oc FwF Bus to the headless horseman! save the date: sunday, october 27th! Join your oc friends on fun bus to attend the headless horseman. many attractions included: hayride, cornmaze and haunted houses! come dressed up! $55pp includes entry & transportation. (the oc way!)

See Christin Dier and Kim Carey at the OC meeting for signup!

Thank you to everyone

who participated and

volunteered for our OC & FWF

Summer Events & Activities.

What a fun and busy Summer

we had BUT fall Fun is only just

beginning!

What a way to end the

Summer OC Events with The

successful Hampton Beach

Seafood Festival Party Bus

trip ! Thank you to everyone

who helped pitched in with

canopies, beverages, goodies, &

general help.

We had 2 fun-filled buses

complete with games, prizes,

music & more! Congrats to

our Seafood Festival Hat

winners: Chris Pirong &

Jennifer Flickinger (whose hat

was quickly devoured after

the contest as it was adorned

with jello shots! LOL) Weather

cooperated with sunny 80

degrees although not many

ventured into the ocean

waters, many played beach

volleyball and enjoyed all the

entertainment & scrumptious

seafood & other goodies at the

festival. One OCer actually

ended up volunteering helping

at a local stand serving! LOL!

A must do event next year

- SAVE the date: First Saturday

AFTER Labor Day!

Reports back on other FWF

Events such as Motorcycle rides

and tubing/kayaking on the

Battenkill were well attended

and the weather cooperated.

Jeff Kenton led a few

small groups through some

picturesque countryside this

summer. A fun & growing

group of motorcycle riders!

Recently everyone enjoyed the

short scenic ride to the Catskill

Thunder Mountain Bike Rally!

Weather was good, but not as

good as the Pig Roast offering

several entrees, sides & all the

beer & food you could eat &

drink! So many cool custom and

vintage bikes, dare-devel stunts

Summer Wrap-upBy your Activities and Entertainment gal, Chantal Couture

and vendors! Special thanks to

Jeff Kenton who organized and

leads our OC FWF Motorcyle

Rides! Contact Jeff at jpkenton@

live.com to get on his email list!

Maureen Kline put on quite

a Chicken BBQ spread that hit

the spot after a long tube float

on the cold Battenkill river

and hosted a “warm “ fire at

the campgrounds! Thank you

Maureen!

The OC Picnic was a great

success and several took

unexpected dips in the lake

while trying out paddle boats!

Lots of Food & Fun including

the Body Art Contest. Congrats

to Mark Wilder (Artist Marie

Mullen), Phillip Cristo (Cynthia

Ward) who won best and OC

Spirit Boday Art!

ValleyCats played a great

game and we had an awesome

BBQ with everyone getting a

ValleyCat T-Shirt, Hat & some

getting some promo items

thrown from the field. Congrats

to Lorraine Knowles who won

the bigger OC raffle prize of her

ticket for FREE!

Summer Happy Hours are

now ended and our regular

Happy Hours on the THIRD

WEDNESDAY of the month will

commence starting October

16th at McGeary’s in Albany!

Stay tuned to our website!

What a fun and busy

Summer we had BUT Fall fun

is only just beginning! The OC

FWF Headless Horseman bus is

scheduled for 10/27 and offers

a fun time as well as our CAN’T

MISS Annual OC Halloween

Party on October 31st! See our

liftline and website for details!

So much to do year round!

Do you have any ideas or

special activities or events

you want to share with your

OC Friends? Let me know!

activities@ocskiclub.org! See

you soon at an upcoming event

or meeting!

activities & entertainment

The 3rd Wednesday of Every Month!

Wednesday,

Oct 16th

Clinton Square, Albany

5:30 - 8:30Happy Hour Specials

& Prizes! Scariest Mug Contest! (The one you put your beer/wine in - Not your face! LOL!)

Clinton Square, Albany

5:30 - 8:30Happy Hour Specials

& Prizes! Scariest Mug Contest! (The one you put your beer/wine in - Not your face! LOL!)

O C T O B E R H A P P Y H O U RO C T O B E R H A P P Y H O U R

Chris Pirong, one of the winners of the Seafood Fest Hat Contest!

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Yard Saleof the monthYard Saleof the month

A common thread in the O.C.Ski Club is that we all share that passion for Skiing and Snowboarding.One of the benefits of skiing with the club is the professional quality instruction from the O.C Ski Club Snowsports School at no charge. Yes,I did say free, all you need to do is sign up for the lesson at a Thursday meeting or on the Sunday Bus. We have always offered lessons on Sunday trips,this season we are working on offering more instruction on weekday trips,pending the availability of instructors.As in the past,we will be offering more than one Private Lesson day in the January-February time frame, exact dates to be announced. You pick your favorite instructor, sign up list for private lessons will be available at the Snowsports School table weeks prior to the dates. We are a PSIA certified Snowsports School, approximately 70% of our instructors have attained a level of PSIA certification. Any Questions? Stop by our table at a meeting or see us at the Snow Expo.

Jeff Kenton

Attention:All Skiers, Snowboarders, Members, Prospective Members

Jeff KentonOC Snowsports School

as the ski turns

ATTENTION:ALL SNOWSPORTS

SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS

ATTENTION:ALL SNOWSPORTS

SCHOOL INSTRUCTORSWe will be having a meeting for all

returning and new instructors on

in the room over the Bowling Alley.

We will be discussing training plans

for this season,private lesson days,

indoor clinics, Okemo trip, etc. Please

inform me of your plans for this

season prior to this meeting.

Thursday, October 10, 20137:00PM at the PCC

Thursday, October 10, 20137:00PM at the PCC

L E T I T S N O WL E T I T S N O W

oc golF tournAment Briar Creek Golf Course - Saturday August 24, 2013

I just love it when a plan falls together. Great weather, a fantastic turnout (52 players), free beer and great food made for one awesome OC event. I’ll keep this article short as we need space for ski stuff. From all the whistling, you had to be there to understand, I believe all players had a great day. The award winners for the day are:Men’s longest drive – Dan Card, Ladies longest drive – Peg Nelson, Men’s closest to the Pin – Charlie Schoonmaker & Jeff Kenton, Ladies closest to the pin – Caroline Nickerson & Peg Nelson. They all received some nice party hats!Team prize: First Place – Team Brian Ward, Second place – Team Josh Pensabene. What great looking trophies.

Now I’ll leave it up to Hank to let others know about the “Junk & Thumbs up” FUNNY thing for the day award. Maybe the happiest golfer was Debbie Paniccia who won the $118 50/50 raffle. Lots of other raffle winner who got golf balls and other precious gifts.

Thanks to all who attended.

Fred HaefeliOC Golf

october 3rd 7pm : Board meeting, Pcc 8pm : ski club meeting, Pcc

october 6th, 10am FwF motocycle leaf Peaking ride Meet at Dunkin Donuts in Guilderland, Rt 155 & 20

october 10th, 8pm ski club meeting, Pcc Budget Vote @ 8:30

october 16th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

happy hour

mcgeary’s irish Pub clinton square, Albany happy hour specials & Prizes!

november 1st - november 3rd snow expo @ the empire state Plaza nov 2nd, expo After Party

november 7th 7pm : Board meeting, Pcc 8pm : ski club meeting, Pcc

november 14th, 7pm Applicant Party, Pcc

november 24th ski Bus to killington

OC eVeNT CAleNDAR

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I’m

Out of

Control

october 17th, 8pm ski club meeting, Pcc sunday river opens

october 24th, 8pm ski club meeting, Pcc stowe opens

october 27th FwF Bus to the headless horseman haunted hayride

thursday, october 31st, 7pm halloween Party

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hAmPton BeAch seAFood FestiVAl recAPHAMPTON BEACH, NH Saturday September 7, 2013Michele Moffit, OC Applicant

So for those of you that want to know the story......

Yesterday, I took the party bus with the OC Ski Club to the Seafood Festival in Hampton Beach, NH. This was my first event with the group and it was a blast! Upon arrival after our 4 hour journey, we all ran for the beach to set up for a day of fun and festivities OC-style. After a few lobsters, couple dozen steamers and then some very cold water “beach time”, a new OC friend and I decided to head down the Boardwalk. As we passed one of the food booths, a guy was holding a paper plate sign marked “Help Wanted”. I made a comment to him and he explained they were new to the festival, he hadn’t brought enough help and were overwhelmed. We kept walking and I thought to myself “poor guy, probably not the right demographic to find help today... these people were all there to eat and party, not work.” On the way back he still had the sign and now it read “Help Wanted $15/hour”. Curiously and half jokingly, I asked what the job entailed... making subs and rotating his current help to get a much needed lunch break (by now it was already 3:30) before they got really slammed for dinner. Never expecting he would say yes, I said “I’ll help out” and before I knew it, into the booth I went, washed my hands, donned gloves and an apron and set off to work hawking Philly Cheesesteaks and bread bowl “Chowda!” Within minutes I was taking orders, making change (much to the dismay of a seasoned

employee that explained she had been with him for two years and was yet allowed to touch the cash box!) and when the chef went on his break, I flipped burgers and loaded buns with Cheesesteaks!

After two hours I said to the owner, “AJ, I really need to go.” “Please can’t you stay?” he asked. “Sorry,” I said, “but I need to get back and meet my friends before the fireworks and the bus back to Albany.” He was shocked... “you don’t live around here? you weren’t looking for work?”, he asked. “No, I’m just on a day trip” I explained. He laughed hysterically, as did the guy in the adjacent seafood paella booth. After lots of “can I take your picture? This is too funny”, he went to pay me and I said “Keep it, I didn’t do it for the money. I am glad everyone got a break...... but, would it be possible to keep the apron to help substantiate my story?” He said “I am paying you, you did an honest two hours hard work, you also get your choice for dinner and yes, please keep the apron”

So, what started out as kind of a joke turned into $30, an outrageously delicious Philly Cheesesteak, “loaded” (which I have learned means onions, peppers and mushrooms), an apron and a great story about helping a small business in their time of need. Yes, AJ made a few phone calls and was able to find someone to help out on Sunday. And for those that know me best, “free” money always means pay it forward- so the $30 will go to charity!

I proudly wore my apron the rest of the day (including the bus ride back to Albany) and told my story. Some of the group had walked by while I was “working” and quizzically mouthed “what ARE you doing????” Later, upon telling them, the comments ranged from “you’re nuts! to wow, awesome story” One guy said “so glad we got to meet you... you live life large don’t you?” My only correction to that would be, extra large please!

And how was YOUR day?

OC Annual Halloween Party!OCTOBeR 31ST!live Band - treats - and maybe some tricks!cAsh & other PriZes for costume contests:• most original • Best oc spooky spirit • Best dr. Frank Furter (transvestite)• Best rocky horror character this year’s theme is: ROCKY HORROR PiCTURe SHOW!

7pm atthe PCC

FWF MOTORCYCLE LEAF PEAkINg RIdE!

this beautiful ride is dependent on weather and you will enjoy gorgeous countrysides, lakes and end up in cooperstown at a nice restaurant! departure from the dunkin donuts in guilderland (rt 155 & 20) 10am. For details contact Jeff kenton at jpkenton@live.com or call him at 914-224-4797

OCT 6TH

For more detailed OC Ski Club

events, visit www.ocskiclub.org

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Add $10 if pAid

After 8/1/13.

Ain’t nobody got

time for thAt!

Add $10 if pAid

After 8/1/13.

Ain’t nobody got

time for thAt!

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Friends Doing Things With FriendsN o n S p o n s o r e d C l u b A c t i v i t i e s

Skidiving with Bobby D., his daughter & Tai Chi.

Bill martin entered the bike contest .

Baby kangaroo at the rescue zoo at the bike rally.

O C S U M M E R P I C N I CO C S U M M E R P I C N I C

Chantal at the OC Valley Cats Night.

Renaissance Festival

For more detailed FWF events,

visit www.ocskiclub.org

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alpine trips

Telluride, Colorado

Trip Includes:•RoundTripAirfromAlbanyMontrose(Delta)•Roundtripairport/hoteltransfer•7nightLodgingatAspenStreetInn•DailyHotBreakfastincluded•5of6dayslifttickets•(1blocktothegondola)

January 25 – February 1, 2014 Trip Opens: 9/18/13 @ 7:30PM

Trip Cost: $1,670

Trip Leaders: Kathy Howard octelluride@ocskiclub.org

Sunday River, Maine

•RoundtripBusAlbanySundayRiver,Me•Skiin/skioutaccommodations•Lightmealenrouteroundtrip(sandwiches/salads)•5Nightslodging(doubleoccupancy)•5dayliftticket&5complimentaryAdultPerfect Turn Clinics•HotelRoom/Studiooptions

February 9 – 14, 2014 Trip Opens: 10/17/13 @ 7:30PM

Trip Cost: $490 /Sr. $470

Trip Leaders: Gail Marotti Hossan Joan Savage ocsundayriver@ocskiclub.org

Winter Park, Colorado

•RoundtripAirAlbanyDenver(SW)•Roundtripairport/hoteltransfer•7NightslodgingattheVintageResortHotel•OptionofHotelRoomorStudio(dblocc)•OptionalBreakfastBuffettfortheweek$84•LiftTickets(5of6daysadditionalday$50)•WelcomeCocktailReception•HotellocatedattheentrancetotheResort

February 15 – 22, 2014 Trip Opens: 10/17/13 @ 7:30PM

Trip Cost: Hotel $1,355 / Studio $1,395

Trip Leader: Sylvia Haefeli ocwinterpark@ocskiclub.org

Breckenridge, Colorado

•RoundtripAirAlbanyDenver(UA)•OnedayskitripwithprivatebustoVail•Roundtripairport/hoteltransfer•7NightslodgingatDoubleTree(dblocc)•WelcomeCocktailReception•5dayliftticketgoodatBreckenridge,ArapahoeBasin•HotBuffetBreakfastdaily•Keystone,2ofthe5daysgoodatVailandBeaverCreek•WalkingdistancetoBeaverRunSuperChair&HistoricMain Street w/ free town shuttle

February 22 – March 1, 2014 Trip Opens: 9/18/13 @ 7:30 PM

Trip Cost $1,635

Trip Leader: Sue McCormick Assistant Trip Leader: Victor DiMaria ocbreckenridge@ocskiclub.org

Park City, Utah

•RoundtripbusAlbanyNewark•WelcomeCocktailReception•RoundTripAirNewarkSaltLakeCity•YarrowHotel(dblocc)–Downtown•Roundtripairport/hoteltransfer•DailyHotBreakfastBuffet•Freetownshuttletoskiareas•5daysskiing:Canyons,DeerValleyandParkCity

March 8 – 15, 2014 Trip Opens: 10/10/2013 @ 7:30 PM

Trip Cost: $1,550

Trip Leader: John Hyde ocparkcity@ocskiclub.org

2013/14 Week Long Ski Trips

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Sharpen your Skills Package Includes ($280/285):

alpine trips2013/14 Weekend Ski Trips

Okemo, VT Luxury & Lessons

Choose from:

“Lessons”Package,ifyouhaveneverskied/boardedbeforeandhavebeenmeaningtotryoutthesportor(2)“Luxury”Package,ifyouwouldliketosharpenyourskills,andget your legs in shape.

Lodging:JacksonGoreInn,Aslopeside,firstclasshotel.Amenitiesincludeafitnesscenter,sauna,exerciseequipmentandindoor/outdoorpool.Restaurantsandshopping located all over the mountain.

THIS IS A DRIVE UP PACKAGE! NO TRANSPORATION IS INCLUDED!

Dec 13 - 15, 2013 Trip Opens: 9/18/13 @ 7:30PM

2 days skiing/2 nights

Trip Cost: Inn $280 / Condo $285 / Never Ever Inn $335 Double Occupancy

Trip Leader: John Dowling Assistant Trip Leader: Maura Kenny ocokemo@ocskiclub.org

Never Ever Package Includes ($335):2nights(Fri/Sat)atJacksonGore(dblocc.2queenbeds) * Sat. lessons w/ Okemo Ski School, incl. rentals & lower mtn lift. *SundaylessonwiththePSIAcertifiedOCinstructors,rentals,fullliftpass

2nights(Fri/Sat)atJacksonGore(dblocc.2queenbeds) * 2-day all mountain pass *2-daygrouplessonswiththePSIAcertifiedOCinstructorsareavailableat no cost to participant (club perk)

Smugglers Notch, Vermont

Trip Includes:

•FamilyFriendlyTripbutnotexclusivelyforfamilies •WorkingonCrossCountryOption •SaturdaynightOCPotLuckdinner •Skiin/SkiOut •Useofresortindoorpool,hottub,etc.

THIS IS A DRIVE UP PACKAGE! NO TRANSPORATION IS INCLUDED!

January 17 - 20, 2014 Trip Opens: 10/10/13 @ 7:30 PM

2 or 3 nights lodging in Condo 3 or 4 days of skiing

Trip Cost: Est. $240 / $340

Trip Leaders: Matt Wakefield ocsmugglers@ocskiclub.org

Stowe, Vermont

Trip Includes:

•RoundtripBusTransportationAlbanyStowe

•Lightmealenrouteroundtrip(sandwiches/salads)

•3NightslodginginHotelRoom:GoldenEagleResort (Double Occupancy)

•Freetownshuttle

March 20 - 23, 2014 Trip Opens: 10/24/2013 @ 7:30 PM

3 days skiing

Trip Cost: $430 / Sr. $400

Trip Leader: Dave Simonian ocstowe@ocskiclub.org •3DayLiftticket

•3HotBreakfasts

•Welcomereception

Sugarbush, Vermont

Trip Includes:

•3NightslodgingDoubleOccupancy@SugarbushInn•GroupHappyHourFriday,includes1freedrinkandappetizers•Hotbreakfasteverymorning•Shuttletomountaindaily,ortakeyourcar•3DayLiftTicket•OptionalGroupPastaDinner(add$22)•UseofFacilities/HotTub/Sauna/Pool

THIS IS A DRIVE UP PACKAGE! NO TRANSPORATION IS INCLUDED!

March 27 - 30, 2014 Trip Opens: 10/24/2013 @ 7:30 PM

3 days skiing

Trip Cost: $350

Trip Leader: Eileen Finn-LeMatty ocsugarbush@ocskiclub.org

Presorted Standard

US Postage

PAID

Albany, NY

Permit No. 68OC Ski Club

P.O. Box 13901Albany, NY 12212-3901

Your fundraising committee is preparing to place orders for the 2013-2014 season and we’d like to know what you, the membership, would be interested in having available for purchase. Last season,wehadacoupleof suggestions,butweneedmoreinput.

Herearesomeoldandnewthoughts:clothingandapparelsuchas vests, knit caps, ball caps, jerseys, T, polo, or button-up shirts, sweatshirts or sweatpants, gloves, mittens, socks. Drink items suchastravelmugs,waterbottles,beer/coffeemugs,beer,wine,orshot glasses. We already have luggage tags, but other travel items like ski boots, sports bags, hydration backpacks, “carry-on” kits.Functional items such as ice scrapers, hand/toe warmers, sewing kits. Novelty or gift items like license plate frames, pens/pencils, mouse pads, cell phone cases, mini-flashlights, sunglasses, carabinerhooks,clocks,pictureframes,writingsets.Largeritemslike coolers and folding picnic chairs have also been brought up.

Those are just some ideas. Others are welcome. You can be specific or general. Also, tell us if youwould bewilling to paya littlemoreifwecarrieditemsofahigherquality. We’d likeasmuch feedback as possible. NOTE: we can try, but we cannotpromise or guarantee that we will be able to provide everything that everybody suggests. Please contact Jill Hayes (jrh9556@nycap.rr.com)orTeddiWinn(greyhoundgirl1@hotmail.com).Wewill be placing orders starting now and over the next 2-3 months if necessary, so send us your suggestions ASAP.

OC FUNDRAISING WANTS YOUR INPUT

Thank You - Jill and Teddi