SKI BREEE - Wild Apricot · hep. d The LBSC Ski Club joined three other LA Council Ski Clubs on the . Park City ski week trip: Century City Ski Club, Space Park Ski Club, and Eldelweiss

SKI BREEZEwww.longbeachskiclub.org April 2014

Kris’ KolumnVolume: 75, Issue 11ulp

Across North America, last minute deals are being waved at all able-bodied men and women to grab their boards and ski gear, and to head to their nearby or distant mountain resort to enjoy the last few weeks of the season. Last week Mammoth received 2 feet and is sporting some really fun Spring conditions.

Winter Park has benefited from several inches here or there and continued cool weather. The temperature at Snowbird favors a longer season, and Killington (VT) sports the best conditions of the season! Resorts in and around Banff are going crazy with continuing snow and cold weather. Whistler and Squaw Valley sport very acceptable Spring conditions.

Liftopia.com and others are waving tantalizing offers. So, if you’re able, this might be a good time to seriously look at spending some time with students on Spring Break! (Oh? Been there, done that?)

While many northerly resorts are open for business, our local mountains, unless a big dumper surprises us, have shifted gears towards hikers, mountain bikers, and other summer activities.

OTHER ACTIVITIES for Your Club’s 75th Year now focus on recruiting a few Members for the Board, planning next year’s weeklong trip, and a few social events for the summer.

Did I mention that we need a few Members for the Board?

Now is the time to accept a nomination as candidate for Treasurer, Breeze Editor, Ways and Means Chair or Member-at-Large, all essential positions for the well-being of Your Club!

Nominations will be accepted for all Board Positions prior to the 10-day mail out and return period for ballots. So, come to a General Meeting (1st Wednesday, free pizza) or Board Meeting (2nd Wednesday), or contact Craig Gibson or me.

Let me hear You say “I wanna do it!”

April 2014 Volume: 75, Issue 11SKI BREEZE

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Greetings members:

Our next trip:Apr 3 - 6, 2014

Weekend Trips with Roberto By Roberto Tovar

Mammoth in March was beautiful, sunny skies and little wind. There were brief snow flurries on Friday that lasted about half an hour. The snow conditions were the best I’ve seen all season. So Cal Championships were held that weekend with yours truley finishing first in 7 Vet men. Club members on the trip were Emily Bennett, Catherine Singer, Ron Scholz and Roberto Tovar. A really enjoyable time was had by all.

Week Trip With ShepBy Bob Shepard

The LBSC Ski Club joined three other LA Council Ski Clubs on the Park City ski week trip: Century City Ski Club, Space Park Ski Club, and Eldelweiss Ski Club. It was a great week of skiing with 72 total members! The Park City Peaks hotel and the Jupiter & Parkview condos were very nice places to spend the week. Members enjoyed joint dinners and après drinks throughout their stay. The joint clubs Nastar races came off with good results, and a lot of the Long Beach and Space Park members won Park City Nastar metals. The fastest male racer came from Long Beach Ski Club: Mark Malan, winning the top place with a Silver metal. The fastest female racer came from the Space Park Club’s Sheila Szymanski, also winning a Silver Nastar metal. One of the first time LBSC racers won his first Bronze Nastar metal, LBSC member Ken Gregg. After the race we all enjoyed a fantastic Mexican lunch

in our own private room in the base Payday Loft.

We even got a little new snow during the week which made the Park City Mountain Alpine Roller Coaster and Flying Eagle Zip Line events a whole lot of fun for all who joined in on the night’s activities. The final night group dinner at Grub Steaks Restaurant was very well attended. Members enjoyed a good steak or fish dinner, with a wonderful rich chocolate dessert.

Start planning ahead, because the Long Beach Ski Club and the joint LA Ski Council clubs are working on the 2015 week ski trip to Telluride Colorado. This will be a great trip to one of the best Cowboy Ski towns in the USA, with wonderful skiing opportunities and very good restaurants to be enjoyed during the ski week. You can even set up a day of horse back riding during your week. We’re looking at the Start planning time to join the LBSC next year 2015 in Telluride, the last week of January, if we can get that week reserved.


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RacingBy Steve Brown

The fourth race weekend of the season was a good one. We had spring conditions, good snow coverage, blue skies and warm weather. It was good to see Ken Kawahara back. The recovery from his shoulder injury must be going well as he finished second in his race. Terry Seaton had another good weekend. After winning first place on Saturday and earing her second strike for the year she was moved up to level 5 Vet Female. Then she went on to win the race on Sunday at her new level too. Roberto took first place in both his races too. Well done!

If you haven’t raced in couple of years you are considered a First Time Racer (FTR). It was fun to see one of our own long time LBSC racers back in the gates this weekend. I am referring to Gary Longaberger. He was reestablishing (EST) his handicap so he was not eligible for a medal but his handicap from the race on Saturday earned him a spot in the 2 Vet Men class for next time. Not bad, considering he had not raced in a while. ULLR 4 was a Giant Slalom race with 2 runs where they counted the best run of the 2, and ULLR 5 was a one run Slalom race. These were both part of the Southern California Championships held in March. Here are the results: Class Name ULLR 4, Place ULLR 5, Place SKILL 6/5 VET F Terrie Seaton 1 1 SKILL 2 VET M Gary Seaton 3 2 SKILL 4 VET M Ken Kawahara 2 -‐ SKILL 4 VET M Steve Brown 3 2 SKILL 7 VET M Roberto Tovar 1 1 FTR UPPER Gary Longaberger EST -‐

Long Beach finished third in both of the races and finished third place overall. Here are the season totals for the five races: Place Club Points 1 Aerospace 366 2 Century City 313 3 Long Beach 118 4 4 Seasons 69

There is only one more race scheduled for this year and it’s a big one, the Far West Championship: Sat 4/5, Slalom, 1 run; Sun 4/6, Giant Slalom, 2 runs, combined time. They are planning a two hour clinic the day before and the cost is $30. Meet in Roma’s café (in the main lodge near the cafeteria) on Friday 4/4 at noon to sign up. The clinic is from 1 to 3 pm. See you on the race course!


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Thank you everyone for getting people to join! We passed our membership goal with 62 members! If you haven’t seen the newly released member roster sent out to your email recently, check it out! Use it to contact other members to set up rides to the hill once it starts snowing again!

Speaking of which... Lets pray for some snow to fall! California needs the water and we skiers need the powder!

Snow is finally on the forecast so let’s hope the weather man knows what he’s talking about. If it doesn’t pick up at mammoth, get excited for the Park City week trip, because I’ll let you in on alittle secretUtahdoes have snow!

Happy turns

Membership – Pattison’s Parley By Dave Pattison

April BirthdaysCraig Gibson 13

Jim McConnell 26

Get loose with LanceBy Lance Liebl

As expected, our annual St Patrick’s Day Party was well attended with over 25 LBSC Members. As attendees devoured 2 large corned beef briskets, prepared by Muriel Sasaki, everyone agreed her recipe was over the top. Many members brought delicious appetizers and main dishes.

For April, we’ll have wine tasting at the Stave Bar, located in downtown Long Beach on the Promenade. The day will be April 19th. See flyer for details.

Our annual Dinner Dance, held Sunday, May 18th at the Best Western Golden Sail Hotel. Cocktails begin at 6pm and dinner will be served at 7. Flyer with details will be sent out by April 15th.


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Counting with Cherri’By Cherri Gregg

WAYS & MEANSBy Ken Gregg

Well, the 2013-2014 ski season is starting to wind-down. Hopefully, you have had a chance to hit the slopes this season and enjoy this great sport. I believe that your LBSC has one more trip planned to Mammoth for early April. Due to some miscommunications there

were no raffles held during the General Membership Meeting on March 5th. Please accept my apologies. I was unable to attend this meeting but I understand that there was one new/non-member at the meeting. So, we definitely owe that individual a bottle of wine. If you all would please help me remember to make this happen, it would be greatly appreciated.

Our next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for April 2nd, at which time we will again attempt to conduct a raffle to give away a nice bottle of wine to one of the non-members or recent new members in attendance. This will be a “free” raffle. Any non-member or recent new member in attendance at the meeting will be provide a “free” raffle ticket for the chance of winning the bottle of wine.

In addition, we are also planning to conduct a raffle for everyone’s participation & enjoyment (assuming that enough people show up). This however, will not be a “free” raffle. Tickets will need to be purchased for this raffle.

I still have two requests to pass on to all of our members:

1. It is time to start planning for our annual dinner-dance which will be held on Sunday, May 18th. I am soliciting items to be used as raffle items, door prizes or silent auctions prizes. Should any member have an item or items that they would like to donate please contact Ken or simply bring them to our next General Membership meeting.

2. As this will be my 3rd year as the Ways & Means officer, I am looking to pass on the torch to another member. So please volunteer to man this post.


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WINE TASTING WITH LBSC AT THE STAVE

170 The Promenade NorthLong Beach, CA 90802 April 19, Saturday5pm - ?! Happy Hour: 3-7pm Club has reserved area for wine tasting. (562) 612-4750 | TheStaveBar.com

Call Lance (562) 221-8475 if you have any questions.

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Long Beach Ski Club

Membership application and Waiver 2014 - 2015

New Member Renewing Member

Member Since __________

Personal Information

Sex: M F Birthday

____/____ (Mo/Day)

21 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59

60 +

Top Three Activities (after skiing):

1 _______________ 2 _______________ 3 _______________ Other favorites (circle): wine tasting dining tennis table tennis bicycling sailing hiking camping RVing bikes computers gardening cooking museums fine art live theatre concerts volleyball softball travel (specify) _______ cards (specify) _______ other ______________

Each Member must complete this Application

*Couples: each must complete a separate Application* Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ Apt.: ____________ City: _____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________ Email (required): ___________________________________________________________ Phone: Home ( ) ______________ Cell ( ) ______________ Work ( ) ______________ Occupation: _______________________________________________________________

Person to be notified in case of emergency

Name: __________________________________Relationship: ______________________ Phone: Home ( ) ______________ Cell ( ) ______________ Work ( ) ______________

Spouse’s/couple’s Name: _____________________________________________________

I agree to comply with the club’s By-laws and waivers: Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________________________

Dues

Single: $40.00 Couples: $56.00 Couples can attach their applications and waivers together.

Application is not valid unless the attached waiver is

completed and signed.

Mail Application to Long Beach Ski Club, Inc. c/o PO Box 15291 Long Beach, CA 90815

Date Rec’d ____/____

Cash Check #

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Long Beach Ski Club Inc.

PLEASE READ AND BE CERTAIN YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF SIGNING RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Waiver and Release, Long Beach Ski Club, Inc. (3/30/2014)

I ________________________________________ do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with Winter Sports Activities, including travel to and from winter designations. I fully understand that these risks can lead to severe injury and even loss of life. I further understand that: 1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant including the potential for

broken bones, severe injuries to the head, neck, and back or other bodily injuries that may result in permanent disability and death.

2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction or misuse of my own or others’ equipment. 3. I AGREE THAT I WILL WEAR APPROVED PROTECTIVE GEAR AS DECREED BY THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE SPORT I AM PARTICIPATING IN. However, protective gear cannot guarantee the participant’s safety. I further agree that no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to the wearers face, neck or spinal cord. Failure to wear a helmet may result in denial of any claim(s) against the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. and its insurance provider.

4. Variation and/or steepness of terrain, variation or changes in surfaces including but not limited to snow surfaces, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, trees, fences, posts, trees, light poles, signs, buildings, roads, walkways, ramps, rails, stairs, pyramids, manual pads, bowls, half-‐pipes, jumps, padded and non-‐padded barriers, other persons, and other natural and man-‐made hazards.

5. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide decision making including misjudging terrain, weather, riding surfaces or other obstacles.

6. Exposure to the elements and temperature extremes may result in frostnip, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration.

7. Dangers associated with exposure to natural elements include but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe and or varies wind, temperature and other weather conditions.

I understand the description of these risks is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death. Nevertheless, I wish to proceed and I freely accept and expressly assume all risk, dangers, and hazards that may arise from such activities which could result in personal injury, loss of life and property damage to me.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in Long Beach Ski Club activities, I hereby agree as follows:

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PLEASE READ AND BE CERTAIN YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF SIGNING RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Waiver and Release, Long Beach Ski Club, Inc. (3/30/2014)

8. To waive and release any and all claims based upon negligence, active or passive with the exception of intentional, wanton or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against Long Beach Ski Club Inc., their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the Long Bea Ski Club Inc. or otherwise.

9. By executing this document, I agree to hold Long Beach Ski Club Inc. harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property that may occur as a result of my engaging in the above activities.

10. By entering into this agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements

made by the Long Beach Ski Club Inc., other than what is set forth in this agreement. I further agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America.

11. If any provision, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this release is found to be unenforceable or

invalid, that portion shall be severed from this contract. The remainder of this contract will then be construed as though the unenforceable portion had never been contained in this document.

I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement or, if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf, and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this agreement.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT. Signature of Participant _____________________________________________ Date _______________ Signature of Parent or Guardian if Participant is a Minor, and by their signature they, on my behalf release all claims that both they and I have. _____________________________ Date ______________

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LONG BEACH SKI CLUB 2013-14 MAMMOTH WEEKEND TRIP APPLICATION

NAME _______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________ CITY: ________________________________________ STATE ___________ ZIP CODE ________

PHONE ________________________________________ EMAIL _________________ Please complete a separate application for each trip. Please check the date of trip you wish to attend:

December 12-15, 2013 * three day weekend Thurs – Sun $ 200.00 January 9-12, 2014 *three day weekend Thurs – Sun $ 200.00 February 20-23, 2014 *three day weekend Thurs – Sun $ 200.00 March 20-23, 2014 *three day weekend Thurs-Sun $ 200.00 April 3-6, 2014 *three day weekend Thurs-Sun $ 200.00 * indicates trips where Ullr league races occur

Do you need lift tickets YES NO Are you willing to be a car pool driver? YES NO How many people (include yourself) can you accommodate with ski/board gear? _________ What time do you prefer to leave town? ___________

Two day weekend trips leave Friday, three day trips on Thursday. All trips return Sunday. All trips are car pool drive ups. Each individual is responsible for purchasing/providing for their own lift ticket.

The prices listed above apply to current Long Beach Ski Club members and their guest. Prices subject to change without notice. Waiver and Release of Liability (attached) must be signed and returned with this signup sheet.

Signature ____________________________________________Date _________________

TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY If it necessary for you to cancel your trip for any reason, the following refund policy will apply:

1. No refund will be issued if the Long Beach Ski Club will suffer financial loss. 2. A refund will be issued if all spaces on the trip have been sold and your cancelled space has been filled and paid for in full. 3. If a refund is issued, penalties imposed will be deducted from the refund. 4. Refund will be issued ASAP.

CONTACT: SIGN UP: Roberto Tovar, VP of Weekend Trips At any club meeting, event OR [email protected] Mail payment & application to: Roberto Tovar 1339 Park Ave., Long Beach CA 90804 For this and other club information visit our website at: www.longbeachskiclub.org

Be sure to fill out and sign the following two pages (Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims...) They must accompany this form.


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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

I _______________________________________________ do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with Winter Sports Activities, including travel to and from winter designations. I fully understand that these risks can lead to severe injury and even loss of life. I further understand that:

1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant including the potential for broken bones, severe injuries to the head, neck, and back or other bodily injuries that my result in permanent disability and death.

2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction or misuse of my own or others’ equipment.

3. I AGREE THAT I WILL WEAR APPROVED PROTECTIVE GEAR AS DECREED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPORT I AM PARTICIPATING IN. However, protective gear cannot guarantee the participant’s safety. I further agree that no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to the wearer’s face, neck or spinal cord. Failure to wear a helmet may result in denial of any claim(s) against the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. and its insurance provider.

4. Variation and/or steepness of terrain, variation or changes in surfaces including but not limited to snow surfaces, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, trees, fences, posts, trees, light poles, signs, buildings, roads, walkways, ramps, rails, stairs, pyramids, manual pads, bowls, half-pipes, jumps, padded and non-padded barriers, other persons, and other natural and man-made hazards.

5. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide decision making including misjudging terrain, weather, riding surfaces or other obstacles.

6. Exposure to the elements and temperature extremes may result if frost nip, frost bite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration.

7. Dangers associated with exposure to natural elements include but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lighting, severe and or varied wind, temperature and other weather conditions.

I understand the description of these risks is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death. Nevertheless, I wish to proceed and I freely accept and expressly assume all risk, dangers and hazards that may arise from such activities which could result in personal injury, loss of life and property damage to me.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in Long Beach Ski Club activities, I hereby agree as follows:

8. To waive and release any and all claims based upon negligence, active or passive with the exception of intentional, wanton or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against Long Beach Ski Club Inc., their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. or otherwise. 9. By executing this document, I agree to hold Long Beach Ski Club Inc. harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property that may occur as a result of my engaging in the above activities. 10. By entering into this agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the Long Beach Ski Club Inc., other than what is set forth in this agreement. I further agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America.


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11. If any provision, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this release is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that portion shall be severed from this contract. The remainder of this contract will then be construed as though the unenforceable portion had never been contained in this document. I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement or, if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf, and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this agreement.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT.

Signature of Participant _____________________________________________________ Date ______________

Signature of Parent or Guardian If Participant Is a Minor, and by their signature they, on my behalf release all claims

that both they and I have. ___________________________________________________ Date ______________


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HAVE YOUR AD IN BY THE 18TH OF THE MONTHTO GET IT IN THE NEXT MONTH’S SKI BREEZE

Send your Personal Classified Ad & check made out to “LBSC” to:Long Beach Ski Club

P.O. Box 15291Long Beach, CA 90815

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 General Meeting @ Ecco’s Pizza 7pm

3Mammoth Weekend Trip




7 8Board Meeting @Bob Miller

9 10 11 12

13 14PassoverLunar Eclipse

15 16 17 18Good Friday

19 Wine Tasting @ The Stave 5pm

20Easter

21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28Annular Solar Eclipse

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maySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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4 5 6 7 eneral Meeting @ Ecco’s Pizza 7pm

8 9 10

11Mother’s Day

12 13 14Board Meeting @Bob Miller

15 16 17Armed forcesDay

18Dinner Dance 6pm

19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26Memorial Day

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SKI BREEE - Wild Apricot · hep. d The LBSC Ski Club joined three other LA Council Ski Clubs on the . Park City ski week trip: Century City Ski Club, Space Park Ski Club, and Eldelweiss