The Good Times. Annual Family Picnic Sunday, July 29 at 1pm at Solomon Run Fire Company Pavilion. President s Message. Dates to Remember.

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The Good Times Member Western Pa. Ski Council Http://www.johnstownskiclub.

1 The Good Times Member Western Pa. Ski Council July 2018 Annual Family Picnic Sunday, July 29 at 1pm at Solomon Run Fire Company Pavilion The Annual Family Picnic is at Solomon Run Fire Company Pavilion on Sunday, July 29 starting at 1pm. Sign-up is required! You need to call or text Club Secretary Ann Franze at by Sunday, July 22 [Note: new RSVP date] to say you are coming. (We need an accurate count for the main courses!) The picnic is free to all members and $15 for guests. We will be accepting new and renewed $30 memberships for th Anniversary year. Be sure to read the updated article (on page 2) and the flyer (on page 12) for all the details. Call now! See you there! ** RAIN or SHINE! ** Dates to Remember. President s Message Happy July!!!! That means it s time for our annual Summer Picnic on the 29 th. Please be sure you sign up for this fun event. July also brings our debut of the 40 th anniversary clothing line. We will begin taking order at the summer picnic. We have picked out a very nice clothing and blanket selection. Be the first to get your order in! See page 4 for more info. Another nice summer event is Paul Balint s annual picnic at Indian Lake on August 11. We will be coupling this event with an early afternoon golf outing at the Indian Lake links. If you don t golf, plan to stop by Paul s place for food, fun and boat rides on beautiful Indian Lake with Captain George. As always please refer to the club newsletter for a list of all upcoming events and continue to be mindful of all RSVP dates. Please continue to have a very safe and happy summer. I ll see you around!! Bob July 6: July 9: July 11: July 16: July 19: July 22 : July 23: July 29: July 30: Aug 3: Aug 11: Aug 11: No Happy Hour Bike Ride (every Monday evening) Ghost Town Trial Million Dollar Quartet Musical Mountain Playhouse Bike Ride (every Monday evening) Ghost Town Trial No Club Mixer Golf Outing Windber Country Club RSVP by 7/20 Bike Ride (every Monday evening) Ghost Town Trial Club Picnic Solomon Run Fire Hall Pavilion RSVP by 7/22 Bike Ride (every Monday evening) Ghost Town Trial Happy Hour Nyko s Golf Outing Indian Lake RSVP by 8/3 Annual Paul Balint s Picnic Indian Lake RSVP by 8/8

The Good Times Monday, July 9 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Club member Gil Demos is leading a bike ride every Monday (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail for our club members and

241.8570 for more info or to let him know you will join him. Remember, helmets are required on club-sponsored rides.

2 The Good Times Monday, July 9 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Club member Gil Demos is leading a bike ride every Monday (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail for our club members and LHORBA members. Meet Gil at 6:15pm at Dilltown parking lot. The ride will begin at 6:30 pm SHARP! The ride will be 12 miles round trip. Dinner and drinks at Griffiths after the ride. Call Gil at for more info or to let him know you will join him. Remember, helmets are required on club-sponsored rides. Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm Million Dollar Quartet Musical at Mountain Playhouse With our RSVP date of June 25, our group is now all set to go to opening night of Million Dollar Quartet musical at the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown. Group leader Club officer Judy Crookston has tickets ready for us. Meet her at the Playhouse at 6:30pm. The evening at the Playhouse is always an evening well spent! Monday, July 16 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Join group leader Gil Demos again for a bike ride on Monday, July 16 (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail at 6:15 pm. Refer above to July 9 Bike Ride for more info. Remember, helmets are required on club-sponsored rides. Monday, July 23 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Join group leader Gil Demos again for a bike ride on Monday, July 23 (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail at 6:15 pm. Refer above to July 9 Bike Ride for more info. Remember, helmets are required on clubsponsored rides. Sunday, July 22 at 3:30 pm Golf Outing at Windber Country Club RSVP by Friday, July 20 We have a golf outing planned at Windber Country Club on Sunday, July 22. Be there by 3:30pm. Tee time is scheduled for 4pm. Cost is $15 for 9 holes walking or $25 for 9 holes with cart. Afterwards, stay for dinner and drinks in the restaurant so we can discuss all those birdies, eagles, and hole-in-ones. Call Group Leader Harry Graham at to reserve your spot for this golf outing and for more info by Friday, July 20. Sunday, July 29 at 1pm -? Annual Family Picnic at Solomon Run Fire Hall Pavilion RSVP by Sunday, July 22 [Note: new RSVP date] Save this Date! Our Picnic will be on Sunday, July 29 starting at 1pm at the Solomon Run Fire Hall Pavilion. We are hoping for great weather and a great turn-out for this major club event. See the flyer on page 12. The cost for members is FREE, with a $15 charge for guests. Members can renew their membership (dues are still only $30!) for next year (application is on pages 7 & 8) which officially begins on Saturday, November 17 at the Kick-Off Party. Any guest who wishes to join the club the day of the Picnic may do so for just an additional $15 and be part of the club for over three extra months! Food will be served at 2pm. We are doing something different this year with the menu: the club will provide the main courses (pulled pork, Italian sausage, and smoked turkey), side dishes (cole slaw, haluski, and baked beans), and beverages. Food will be from Pappy s Family Pub and Dixie Smoker. We are asking for volunteers to bring a small dessert to serve with members that serves at least 6 (please bring with serving utensils and pre-cut your desserts - Thank you!). We will have the shot-ski available again this year. All monies collected will be donated this year to the Franklin Street United Methodist Church s food fund. The church, which is across from Central Park downtown, serves dinner every Thursday evening. Past President Harry will be organizing the 3nd annual Corn hole contest with prizes (you have plenty of time to practice until the picnic). Feel free to bring any yard games, card games, or board games. Don t forget to bring your favorite mug. Remember this is a Rain or Shine event (don t worry, the covered Pavilion is huge!). We need to know how much food to order so sign up is REQUIRED (repeat: REQUIRED) by Sunday, July 22 by calling or texting Secretary Ann Franze at

Monday, July 30 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Join group leader Gil Demos again for a bike ride on Monday, July 30 (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail at 6:15 pm.

Friday, August 3 at 6pm Happy Hour at Nyko s The August Happy Hour will be held at Nyko s in Richland on August 3 at 6pm.

Great way to continue to celebrate summer! (Remember to tip your wait staff). Please be patient with wait staff and service as the establishment is given an approximate attendance number.

3 Monday, July 30 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Join group leader Gil Demos again for a bike ride on Monday, July 30 (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail at 6:15 pm. Refer above to July 9 Bike Ride for more info. Remember, helmets are required on club-sponsored rides. Friday, August 3 at 6pm Happy Hour at Nyko s The August Happy Hour will be held at Nyko s in Richland on August 3 at 6pm. Nyko s, located at 935 Scalp Avenue, has always been a popular spot for our club. Come and socialize with club members on the patio (weather permitting), relax, and enjoy their great food and drinks. Great way to continue to celebrate summer! (Remember to tip your wait staff). Please be patient with wait staff and service as the establishment is given an approximate attendance number. Monday, August 6 at 6:15 pm Bike Ride at Ghost Town Trail Join group leader Gil Demos again for a bike ride on Monday, August 6 (weather permitting) at the Ghost Town Trail at 6:15 pm. Refer above to July 9 Bike Ride for more info. Remember, helmets are required on club-sponsored rides. The Good Times is published monthly and distributed to members of the Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club. P.O. Box 937 Johnstown, PA Items in this newsletter are subject to change. President Bob Snoby Editor/Mailing Committee Chair Barbara Visnovsky For membership application, call Annette Kamzik Contact us at: johnstownskiclub@gmail.com Saturday, August 11 at noon Golf Outing at Northwinds Golf Course at Indian Lake RSVP by Friday, August 3 August golf outing will be at Northwinds Golf Course at Indian Lake on Saturday, August 11. We planned this date to go along with Paul Balint s Picnic later that afternoon. Be there by noon. We have 4 tee times starting at 12:30pm. Cost is $25 for 9 holes with cart (sorry no walkers). Call group leader Kevin Clark at by Friday, August 3 for the latest info and directions. Afterwards everyone is invited to stay and attend club member Paul Balint s Annual Picnic at Indian Lake (see article below). Saturday August 11 after 2 pm Annual Paul Balint Picnic at Indian Lake RSVP by Thursday, Aug 9 We have the date set! Join club member Paul Balint on Saturday, August 11 after 2pm for a day of fun in the sun on the Lake. Paul once again has generously offered to hold his annual summer picnic for the club at his home at 164 Mohawk Path at Indian lake. We always have an extremely relaxing great time at his picnics. He will provide the grill, lemonade, iced tea, yard games, and that camp fire. The club provides hot dogs and buns. If you plan to attend, please bring a covered dish to share (along with serving utensils and ice [if needed] ), a lawn chair, your own beverages and if you wish, your swim suit. A nearby hiking/biking trail is available for those interested. Club member Captain George Tarrazi hopefully will be available for boat tours of the lake (please remember to tip your Captain for his gasoline cost). This event is Rain or Shine! Call Paul at or at pfbilake.ski@gmail.com by Thursday August 9 to let him know you are coming and for directions to his place. Thursday, August 16 at 7pm Club Mixer/Meeting at Pour on Center (Ebensburg) Meet us at Pour on Center in Ebensburg for our Club Mixer/meeting on Thursday, August 16 at 7pm. Pour on Center is located at 102 S Center Street. They are known for their craft food and craft beer. No need to call, just show up. Please be patient with wait staff and service as the establishment is given an approximate attendance number.

And a Good Time was had by All.. Bike Rides at Ghost Town Trail on every Monday evening: Gil Demos has been leading bike rides on the Ghost Town Trail for our club and LHORBA members.

Forty-four members made the drive down Somerset Pike and met up at this unique place with their opened garage-style bar on a lovely summer evening.

Club Mixer/Meeting at Tap 814 on Thursday, June 11: We had twenty-seven members at Tap 814 trying out this new place in Richland. It was a very nice evening spent outside on their patio.

] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You asked for it, we got it!

4 And a Good Time was had by All.. Bike Rides at Ghost Town Trail on every Monday evening: Gil Demos has been leading bike rides on the Ghost Town Trail for our club and LHORBA members. The rides on the Trail have been pleasurable with stops afterward at Griffiths for a bite to eat and drinks. Very nice turnouts with an average of bikers. Gil will continue his bike rides all summer. Check out this newsletter for July s dates....thanks to club member Gil Demos for leading these events. Happy Hour at Jim and Jimmies on Friday, June 1: A very well attended Club Happy Hour! Forty-four members made the drive down Somerset Pike and met up at this unique place with their opened garage-style bar on a lovely summer evening. And their food and service did not disappoint us huge portions of hand-cut fries, salads and sandwiches. What a cool place to hang out and relax with club members. Pam Doyno was very lucky that night. Club Mixer/Meeting at Tap 814 on Thursday, June 11: We had twenty-seven members at Tap 814 trying out this new place in Richland. It was a very nice evening spent outside on their patio. Plus we had a prime view of watching the Hot Nights-Cool Rides parade for Thunder in the Valley. Chuck Doyno was lucky that night [do we see a familiar pattern here?] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You asked for it, we got it! In honor of our 40th Anniversary, the club will be taking orders for Ski Club clothing with various summer and winter items. We have two order forms Tee Shirts with 40th anniversary logo (see page 5) and embroidery 40th anniversary logo clothing/items (see page 6, we will have better copies on our web site and at the Picnic). We will have samples available [please check out the sizes (Ladies sizes may run small), there are no returns or exchanges]. We will take orders at our Picnic on July 29. Afterwards, the Tee shirt orders must be in by August 11 with pick-up after Labor Day at Ski Den. Mail in the order form to ski club address: Greater Johnstown Ski Club, P.O.Box 937, Johnstown, PA along with the payment. Reminder that for 2XL add $2 extra, and for 3XL add $3 extra. The Embroidery orders should be ready in 2 weeks. We need at least 12 items for the each Embroidery order. Send your order form and money to Vicki Snoby, 1008 Anne Street, Johnstown, PA We will also have order flyers available at our upcoming Happy Hours, Mixers and Kick-Off Party in November. The order forms will also be available on our web site.

5 40th Anniversary Tee shirt Order Form Gildan 100% Cotton Short Sleeve $6.00 Unisex Size Black Navy White Sport Gray Cardinal Red Heather Cardinal Small Med Large XL 2XL 3XL Gildan 100% Cotton Long Sleeve $8.00 Unisex Size Black Navy Sport Gray Cardinal Red Small Med Large XL 2XL 3XL Gildan Ladies 50/50 V-Neck Short Sleeve Tee $7.00 Ladies Size Black Navy Sport Gray Coral Silk Small Med Large XL 2XL Note: $2.00 charge for 2XL $3.00 charge for 3XL Order Total Name: Phone: Orders must be in by Friday, August 11th Payment must accompany all orders Make check payable to Johnstown Ski Club Delivery around Labor Day

7 GREATER JOHNSTOWN ATHLETIC SKI CLUB PO BOX 937, JOHNSTOWN, PA Membership Application Annual Membership Fee $30.00 Check one box: ANY ADDITIONAL DONATIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Renewal New Member: Referred by Please complete only if you are a new member. IMPORTANT: Monthly club newsletter will be sent via ADDRESS [ address MUST be legible.] PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE CELL PHONE Please Fill out Page 2 (next page)----- DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE on this Page. Membership Fee - $30.00 Check # Date Received Cash Date Received New Card #

8 Page 2 Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement to The Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club, Incorporated Name: D.O.B. Phone: Address: I, the above named individual, being 21 years of age or older, in consideration of services which have been or will be performed by the Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club, in providing travel arrangements and activities, and of being permitted to participate in the club trips, activities, events and other functions which I recognize as being hazardous, do for myself, my personal representatives and next of kin: (1) hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue or hold liable the Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club, its officers, directors and trustees, all for the purposes herein referred to as Releases, from all loss or damage, and any other claims or demands, therefore, on account of injury to the person or property, or resulting in death, whether caused by the negligence of Releases, or otherwise while for any purpose participating in any event or activity: and (2) hereby agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Releases from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to my presence and or participation during any activity and whether caused by the negligence of Releases or otherwise; and (3) hereby assume full responsibility for any risk of bodily damage, death or property damage due to negligence of Releases or otherwise while traveling, participating or for any other purpose while engaged in such activities. I expressly agree that the foregoing Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the state, states and counties in which the activity is conducted and that if any person thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance of the agreement shall continue in full legal force and effect. I have read and voluntarily signed the Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement which shall remain in full legal force and effect until such time I notify the Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club in writing that this agreement is voided. Signature Date (Only ONE signature per application) Page 2

Did You KNOW?? Upcoming Events : Plans are underway for future events: Summer: Pittsburgh Gateway Clipper cruise.

application to our PO Box address. The application is on page 7 & 8 and on our web site. Tell your friends who may have been interested in joining our club!

While this site is still in progress, check out the site for future events, the 2019 ski trips, along with info on other ski clubs in the council.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you check out: Club member Stacey Wyandt starring in the commercial for the Johnstown Incline Plane and Asiago s Restaurant on WJAC

11 Did You KNOW?? Upcoming Events : Plans are underway for future events: Summer: Pittsburgh Gateway Clipper cruise. Summer/Fall: Stone Villa Winery - if anyone is interested leading this outing, please notify Bob Snoby ASAP. Nov 17: Kick-Off Party at Ace s. Dec 13:. Christmas Party at Anthony s.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ski Club Applications : Don t forget you can start to renew your membership starting at the Club Picnic on July 29 or mail in your application to our PO Box address. The application is on page 7 & 8 and on our web site. Tell your friends who may have been interested in joining our club! Western PA Ski Council (WPSC) now has a brand new web site: wpaskicouncil.com. While this site is still in progress, check out the site for future events, the 2019 ski trips, along with info on other ski clubs in the council. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our deepest sympathy: To Club member Mariam Daisley...on the passing of her father. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you check out: Club member Stacey Wyandt starring in the commercial for the Johnstown Incline Plane and Asiago s Restaurant on WJAC Channel 6. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLANNING AHEAD 2019 Ski Trips Yes, Western PA Ski Council (WPSC) has their three ski trips finalized for 2019! Go to wpaskicouncil.com for more information and their flyers. Jan 18-26, 2019: Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. $1575 PIT. Jan 27-Feb 1, 2019: WPSC s annual Mt. Snow/Stratton, VT bus trip. This trip always sells out fast! Cost is $760/double. The trip includes 5 days of skiing, five. breakfasts and five dinners. Check out the flyer on page 9-10 for all the info. March 2-9, 2019: Snowmass, CO. $1625 PIT..

at SOLOMON RUN FIRE COMPANY PAVILION 178 MOUNT AIRY DRIVE, RICHLAND (Follow Solomon Run Road pass Lowe s, turn right onto Mt Airy Drive, traveling over Rt 219, Pavilion is on the left ) IMPORTANT: *

12 at SOLOMON RUN FIRE COMPANY PAVILION 178 MOUNT AIRY DRIVE, RICHLAND (Follow Solomon Run Road pass Lowe s, turn right onto Mt Airy Drive, traveling over Rt 219, Pavilion is on the left ) IMPORTANT: * Please Park in lower parking lot to the RIGHT of the Fireman s Club. * Picnic will be held rain or shine! * Sorry no pets! Food served at 2:00 pm. Catered by Pappy s Family Pub & Dixie Smoker Beverages will be provided. MEMBERS: FREE Guests: $15 Volleyball, Softball, Horseshoes, 3 nd Annual Corn Hole Tournament FUN! FUN! FUN! Sign-up is required by Sunday, July 22 by calling/texting Secretary Ann Franze at TO BRING: OPTIONAL: A SMALL DESSERT that serves 6 to share with members (please bring it pre-cut). UTENSILS OR ICE (IF NEEDED) FOR YOUR DESSERT. YOUR FAVORITE DRINKING MUG / GLASS SPORT EQUIPMENT and BOARD GAMES LAWN CHAIR. Drawing for a Free Ski Club Membership Value $30 - Must be present to win.

13 Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club PO Box 937 Johnstown, PA Address correction requested

The Good Times. President s Message. Dates to Remember. November Nov 17: 40th Annual Kick-Off Party Ace s

The Good Times. President s Message. Dates to Remember. November Nov 17: 40th Annual Kick-Off Party Ace s The Good Times Member Western Pa. Ski Council Http://www.johnstownskiclub.com November 2018.40th Annual Kick-Off Party at Ace s Saturday, November 17, at 6pm It is time to begin another ski season by celebrating