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1 December 2005 Calendar of Events December 1 - General Meeting Elections for Mr and Ms Flying Dutchmen Meet the FDSC Ski/Snowboard instructors December 15 - General Meeting Holiday Party Wear your Holiday Decorations January 5 - General Meeting Why Women Skiers are Different by Pinnace Sports and Bear Creek Steamboat Trip Meeting at 7PM January 19 - General Meeting Winter Skin Care Membership Meetings begin at 8PM at the LIEDERKRANZ Hill Road and Spook Lane Reading, PA THE Deadline for the January issue of Ski Trails is December 1. President Karen Youngwirth Ho! Ho! Ho! Dutchmen! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Who's on your list? Last year you probably bought your brother-in-law a very nice sweater for $50. I'm sure he is wearing it every weekend this winter. How about your parents? Oh, they are just so hard to buy for! Gift certificates to their favorite restaurant - AGAIN!! Sister? Earrings. Niece and Nephew? What size are they this year? Better just give them money. Have you thought about a membership to FDSC as a gift? The benefits of the club can be used all year round. It's a gift that will keep on giving. Think about this: Membership - $35 Lesson Program $15 Winter Carnival Ticket $20 Tuesday Night Lift Voucher $12 Any combination - less than $50 The thanks, the new friends, the new skill, a better skill, great places to go, the fun, fun, fun - Priceless!! Have a wonderful holiday! Dreaming of a white Christmas. and every day after that!! Have some fun! Karen I saw your brother-in-law. He doesn't even look good in that sweater!! Thanks to Fehl s Home and Garden for providing gifts at the October meeting. Having Fun For Over 46 Years! FDSC WINTER CARNIVAL A Day of Fun for Everyone Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort Start off the day with donuts, Club Races, Goofy Games Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment Cost: $20 Contact Patti Spitler Sue Mosser FD;BE 2006 Belleayre Mountain Instructional Trip - Jan 6-8 Lori Henne FINAL PAYMENT WAS DUE 11/3/05 Lake Placid-Whiteface Jan Susie Watrous Marcia Fehl Ben Rupp Final Payment due 12/1/05 Steamboat Springs Jan 28-Feb 4 Kevin & Suzanne Claypoole Final Payment due 12/1/05 Elk Mountain Jan 29 Ellen Schwartz Final Payment due at signup Sun Valley Mar 5-12 Nat & Michele LeGrande Monthly $200 payments due Sep thru Feb Estrimont, Canada Mar Sherry Vazquez Patti Spitler Final Payment due 1/5/06

2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Karen Youngwirth st. Vice President & Membership: Holly Trout nd. Vice President & Programs: Jeff Rapp Treasurer: Jen Lesher Past President: Brian Gallagher Secretary: Sue Gottschall Skimeister: Jen Speakman Trip Director: Dave Coffey Publicity Director: Diane Ferro Lodge Director: Ed Soja Competition Director: Bernie Resch Social Director: Patti Spitler FDSC Lodge HOTLINE: (610) WEB: 2 Ski Trails Social Director Patti Spitler Hi Gang, WOW! What a turn out at the Winter Sports Night! It was an awesome night to meet and greet new members and old. Some members and friends got to take home prizes just because they were there. Sue Mosser did an excellent job signing up members for the Winter Carnival, scheduled for Feb 12th at Bear Creek. 100 tickets were already SOLD. OUTSTANDING!!!! And I don't want to forget those members I called to help with various projects upcoming, a BIG THANKS to all of you. Don't forget to come out to the general meetings or a Happy Hour and chat with a board member. Let us know what we can do to make the club even BETTER. What kind of events would you would like to see or places for a Happy Hour; we'll know the answers to those questions only if YOU ask them! Sue Mosser also ran the FDSC Blood drive held on Sat Nov 5th. What a great way to help others in need. Please consider this next year when Sue asks for volunteers to sign up. It takes only a short time out of your day. Let's make next year even better than this year! The Estrimont Trip is doing well with 40+ singed up. We can take up to 55 total. If you are thinking of an extended weekend trip, here it is. Sherry and I will make sure you have a SUPER trip to remember. Keep on Talking, Patti Recruit New Members Contest Continues Recruit for a chance to win a $50 Dutchmen Gift Certificate. Details in Oct. issue, on web, or ask a board member. Competition Bernie Resch First, I'd like to thank Dale Kilpatrick and Stacy Confer for the great job they did selling T- shirts/hats and raffle tickets at Winter Sports Night (and putting up with me bossing them around). The Race Team table was busy all night, and people really liked the new FDSC T-Shirts and hats. We already ran out of some sizes and hat colors, so get yours SOON before they are GONE! I'll bring them to future meetings. Price: $25 for the combo or $15 for just a hat or T-Shirt. The Christmas cash raffle is paying out $600 in cash this year. First Price will be $180!!! Get your tickets until the Christmas party. On Dec 9-11 we'll have the first races of the season. ASRA openers are at Killington on Friday and Saturday is GS and Slalom on Sunday. As always there will be some Dutchmen attending, so if you want to carpool or share lodging, let me know and we'll try to arrange things. Also you might have noticed, the race team web page is (was) under construction. We want to get it upto-date and give it a new look. It's more work than I thought, so please be patient. One thing that is updated is this year's race schedule. So get your skis ready, it's time to have some fun! Auf geht's, Bernie Volkl shaped skis with bindings - 170, $50 or make offer, Dorothy Meyer Congratulations to Kathy and Monte Jacobs on the birth of a little girl, Giavanna Naomi, on November 2.

3 Lodge Ed Soja Happy Holidays! Another holiday season marking the end of another year. I can't help but think of my fond holiday memories growing up as a kid. Especially the year my family and I went on a sleigh ride. It was a silent night, a holy night. All was calm. All was bright. The only sound was the jingle bells, jingle bells, jingling all the way. Oh what fun it was to ride on a one horse open sleigh. O'er the fields we went, laughing all the way. Until we saw grandma get run over by a reindeer. It's always funny till someone gets hurt. I was a little upset about Grandma. So my Dad called me over and said, oh come oh come Emmanuel, (Dad never could get my name straight) Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la la la la la. I think Dad had a drinking problem. Later that evening, we sat around roasting chestnuts on an open fire. Jack Frost was nipping at our nose. Uncle Jack had a little too much to drink too. We shared with one another what we wanted for Christmas. All I wanted for Christmas were my two front teeth. My two front teeth. See, my two front teeth. Apparently Mom wanted a little more, cause I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe that night. She didn't see me creep down the stairs to have a peep. She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep. Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus underneath his Well let's just say Santa looked pretty jolly, if you know what I mean. Just when I thought the holidays couldn't get any worse, I woke up later that night to find all our toys and decorations missing. In fact, everyone in town had their things stolen too. It seems, the old Grinch who lived up in the hills, had stolen Christmas. Apparently he needed the money for a heart transplant. Some say his heart may have been two sizes too small. But, the people in town endured. They all gathered around, where the town Christmas tree once stood, and started singing some stupid song. There were a lot of people there. But I can't remember who they were. A detective came by and took statements from everyone. When finished, he sprang to his car, to some girl gave a whistle. But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night! Ah, good times. Good times! Just think of all the memories you can share and create up at the lodge. Book your reservation today! Ski you at the lodge, Ed We ll leave the light on for you. Membership Holly Trout Membership cards were mailed November 1st. If you have not received your card, please call or e- mail me ( or membership@fdsc.org). Printed on the back of your membership card is a logo that says we are a Member Club of the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council and the National Ski Council Federation. Please check this edition of Ski Trails and the website ( to see the benefits we get from being a Member Club of these organizations. Thanks to all of you who completed the questionnaire when you renewed your membership or 61% completed it! Mark Dolinski won the $50 cash-drawing prize at Winter Sports Night. Thank you all for your feedback; we greatly appreciate it! We will be posting results from the completed surveys in Ski Trails and on the website. We will do our best to use your feedback to make the club the best it can be! I wish you all a very merry Christmas! Holly Publicity Director Diane Ferro 'Tis the skison to be jolly! At a recent jolly (happy) hour, I noticed that it's becoming a family event. Claude and Debbie were there with their daughter, Rick was with his daughter, and Brian was with his parents. They say that a family that plays together (and now drinks together) stays together. Several of our events do not require membership, so consider bringing a family member, co-worker, or friend so they can see that we're all about the fun. Membership would make a great holiday gift, as well as a ticket to Winter Carnival or a lesson package. If your friends and family are members, consider what our advertisers are offering: snow sports equipment/apparel, chiropractic care, condo rental, or a house. There's a small or large gift to fit everyone on your list. Happy Holidays to all! Diane Thanks to all who donated towards the Nov. FDSC Blood Drive at Pinnacle Sports. Tentative Happy Hour Schedule for December 12/2 TGI Fridays 12/9 Trooper Thorns 12/16 Uno s Bar & Grill 12/23 Viva 12/30 Casa Grande 1/06 Stella s Meet around 6:30ish for food, spirits and conversation. Visit fdsc.org weekly in case of change. Ski Trails 3

4 4 Ski Trails Skimeister Jen Speakman Hello fellow Snow Riders, Wow! I would like to begin by saying THANK YOU to all that preregistered for the Lesson Programs. We have had a tremendous response so far and I can't wait to get started! Most of us will hopefully be on the hill trying to get our legs back in form this month. The lesson program is the perfect way to improve your skills at any level, and now with the new Junior Program the whole family can enjoy a great evening! Remember, it's still not too late to pre-register, but it is the last month so please don't put it off! I will be taking registrations at our General Meetings. Also, you can print a registration form from our website at and mail it to me. You can register for the Junior Program through our e-commerce link to Bear Creek on our Lesson page. In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their support with the Lesson Programs! This is going to be an awesome season! See you on the slopes! Jen Attention Junior Lesson Signups If you've signed up for the Junior Lesson Program, shoot me an at skimeister@fdsc.org or I'd like to gather my list as Bear Creek is gathering the registrations. If you have not signed up, please do so quickly as we would not want you to miss out on a great opportunity! Trippin Dave Coffey Hi ski fans! I really mean that since I heard over this weekend that Killington was open with 12 trails, and we just started November. I would check with them before going. Trips are doing good and we still have openings on Estrimont and Lake Placid. The other trips are starting waiting lists. If you are still interested in the Instructional Trip contact Lori Henne. By the time you read this, the trips have had another payment date. PLEASE keep on schedule with you're payments. Trips have payment schedules with travel agents, for air, rooms, buses, etc. In order to make these payments, the money must be in the bank. Don't be late. If you have a problem with you're payments, contact your trip leader to work something out. Think Snow Dave What s New at FDSC.org Dutchmen Deals updated with the latest deals mentioned at Winter Sports Night Fitness & Exercises by Dr. Nick Fouri s More Photos Congratulations to Barb Clukey! Her USTA (United States Tennis Association) Team won Middle States in Lancaster, winning against DE, NJ, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Central PA. She went to nationals in Palm Springs, CA and won 2nd place in their flight, and came in 5th in the nation. Wow! What a great experience! All states were in the competition, even Caribbean and Hawaii. Holiday Party December 15 The Holiday Party will follow the meeting. Bring a friend and join us for appetizers, cookies, wine, soda and music. NEW MEMBERS Sorita Averill Dmitri Bohn Miki Boyer James Brasted Barbara Clukey Alison Cramer Thomas Donkin Tammy Haring David Harley Bryn Heist Shawn Kelly Steve Kish Cindy Koyste Kimberly Longlott Kevin Murphy Lisa Murphy Monica Prutzman Tina Schaeffer Douglas Schwab Sara Smedley Jason Vanatta Jonathan Zaun Swan Mortgage, Inc. Randall W. Swan Mortgage Broker Residential/Commercial P.O. Box 443 Shillington, PA (610) Bus (610) Fax

5 Special Discount Snowride Section and Lesson Schedule FDSC DISCOUNT SKI VOUCHERS In order to offer our members a greater variety of vouchers at a good value, FDSC has teamed up with Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council. We will continue to offer Bear Creek and Blue Mountain evening vouchers through our salespeople. Vouchers: Bear Creek $15 Blue Mountain $20 Be sure to have your current FDSC membership card available at the ski area ticket window. This voucher is for the least expensive ticket, (usually midweek night) and can be upgraded as necessary when the voucher is exchanged for the lift ticket. Also, we will have the infamous $12 nights/days throughout the season at both mountains. $12 Discount Nights at Bear Creek Every Tuesday Evening from December 28 through March 14, 2006 Saturday Evenings: January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18 $12 Discounts at Blue Mountain Friday Days: January 6 and 20, February 3 and 17 Saturday Evenings: January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25 You may purchase regular vouchers or the $12 special date vouchers at any FDSC meeting or by calling any of the salespeople listed below. A salesperson will also be available at Bear Creek only on lesson nights. Unused Bear Creek and Blue Mountain vouchers must be returned to the salesperson you purchased them from, with a self-addressed stamped return envelope, by Thursday, March 16, Voucher Sales Representatives The people listed below will be selling vouchers at the general meetings: Bill Stockler Erick Confer 409 Mifflin Blvd 66 Glenview Drive Shillington, PA Fleetwood, PA The people listed below will be selling vouchers between meetings. Please be courteous and give 24 hours notice to the voucher salesperson before purchasing. Remember, you can return unused vouchers for a full refund. No phone calls after 9:00 PM please! Dave or Jackie Sweinler Dave Coffey Bob Fehl (Fehl s Agway) John or Karen Sadlowski 70 Miller Drive 2957 Ellen Avenue 14 Lakeview Drive (Blandon Area) 619 Carsonia Avenue Sinking Spring, PA West Lawn, PA Reading, PA Mt. Penn, PA Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council (EPSC) Vouchers EPSC will provide FDSC members the opportunity of purchasing vouchers with a dramatic discount from a much larger variety of mountains all from the comfort of your own home. To order vouchers from EPSC, complete the order form provided (also on Make your check payable to Eastern PA Ski Council. Mail your order form with check (include FDSC and member number), along with a self addressed stamped envelope to Ken Foster, 163 New Jersey Avenue, Chalfont, PA, If you have any questions you may call Ken at Most tickets purchased through EPSC are returnable at the end of the season (no later than April 1). Some will receive credit for next season. Note: New England area vouchers: you may return only 10% of your purchase. For example: If you purchase 20 vouchers, you may only return 2. Stratton vouchers are not returnable. As always, all vouchers are for the use of Flying Dutchmen members only! Ski Trails 5

6 2006 FDSC LESSON PROGRAM Tuesdays at Bear Creek Sign in 7:00 p.m. - Lessons 7:30 p.m. Adult Program Schedule January 3 Registration & First Lesson January 10 Lessons & KICK OFF PARTY January 17 Lessons & Standard Clinic January 24 Lessons & Standard Test January 31 Lessons & Advanced Clinic February 7 Lessons & Advanced Test February 14 Lessons February 21 Make-up Lesson or Class Reunion One time Registration Fee of $15. Separate check payable to FDSC. Discount Lift Ticket with FDSC voucher or $10 Rebate if a Bear Creek season pass is purchased. Register at any FDSC meeting or mail in the online form at Junior Ski and Snowboard Lesson Program - New! Runs concurrently with the adult program, 6:30pm - 8pm Children, ages 6-17, of FDSC members Cost $70 for 7 lessons or $147 for lessons and lift ticket For signup and additional details, please visit come to any meeting, or contact Jen Speakman at skimeister@fdsc.org Discount rentals available through Pinnacle Sports & Buckman s Ski Shop Dutchmen Deals Here are the current Dutchmen Deals. Visit or come to a meeting to hear about the latest. Stowe Mountain Stowe Mountain Ski Club Appreciation Weeks Dec 2-4, Jan 17-19, Mar Lift Ticket 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day Adult (13-64 yrs old) $36 $60 $85 $111 $129 Child/Senior (6-12 & 65+) $20 $25 $35 $45 $52 Must present ski club card and photo ID to get discount vouchers. How: sales@stowe.com to pre-register. Use subject line "Ski Club Week RSVP" and list how many people in your party and how many tickets and which type you will be purchasing. Feel free to call the Group Sales with any questions. Check out for directions and the latest snow conditions. For group sales, check out Stowe Card Plus All members are eligible for a free Stowe Card Plus (retail value of $65) For every six ticket purchased, your 7th day is FREE. $49.00 daily tickets all season long (excluding Saturdays and 12/25/05-1/1/06, 1/14-1/16/06, 2/18-2/20/06). Purchase six one-day tickets online at $44 each, receive seven tickets; ski or ride for less than $38 per day. 10% discount at the Cliff House and Fireside Restaurants--food only. 20% discount on full tune-ups and non-sale items at Stowe Mt. Resort retail shops (all year round) All 2005/2006 Stowe Card PLUS tickets are valid Sunday thru Friday during non-holiday time periods. Benefits and tickets are non-transferable. Members can get their free Stowe card by going to the Spruce Peak Season Ticket office with their ski club membership card and Photo ID. Questions about either program should be directed to sales@stowe.com. Stowe Mountain Ski Club Appreciation Lodging - visit fdsc.org or come to a meeting for details. Plattekill Mountain $8 Off your Lift Ticket Discount valid on all-day, non-discounted adult lift tickets. Not valid: 12/23/05-1/1/06, 1/13-16/06, 2/17-26/06. Must present ski club card and photo ID for discount. Bromley-Vermont's Sun Mountain $25 Midweek/non-holidays. No Cards. No Gimmicks. No Kidding. Family Fridays Dec 2, 9 & 16, Jan 6 & 13, Mar 24 & 31, April 7 & 14 Combine Bromley's new $25 midweek/non-holiday ticket with Bromley's already outrageous Family Friday deal, where each paying adult pays just $10 a kid for up to three kids, the savings snowballs! Mom or Dad can take their two kids and one of their friends for a whole day of skiing or riding for the ridiculous price of $55! A family of four skis for just $70! EPSC/NSCF As a member of Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council (EPSC), we are offered great savings from them and the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF). The membership stamp is printed on the back of your ski club card so you can take advantage of the benefits. EPSC is offering discounted lift vouchers listed in this issue and on our website. NSCF is offering discounts such as: shipping of equipment, car rental, lodging and airfare, international cell phone discount, various rentals and merchandise. Visit the Dutchmen Deal section at for more information. 6 Ski Trails

7 THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EPSC CLUBS ONLY EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SKI COUNCIL Prepaid Voucher Order Form Discount Lift Tickets Club Name: Date: Mail tickets to Address: Phone: Day Evening AREA TICKET TYPE QTY PRICE TOTAL$ Big Two Regular Adult Daily / Midweek (22 +) $26.00 Big Two Student (Ages 6-21 ) Anytime $25.00 Big Two Night Ticket (4pm to Close) $15.00 Big Two Weekend - Reg Adult $36.00 Elk Mountain Weekday (Non-Holiday) $30.00 Elk Mountain Weekend (Sat & Holidays) $40.00 Montage Mtn. Weekday $27.00 Montage Mtn. Weekend $34.00 Spring Mtn. Weekday $19.00 Spring Mtn. Weekend /Holiday $29.00 Spring Mtn. Night $17.00 Camelback Mtn. Discounted Rate Coupon, Pay at window NO CHARGE Camelback Mtn. Midweek/Non-Holiday Open to Close $30.00 Camelback Mtn. Weekend/Holiday Open to Close $44.00 Camelback Mtn. Night Seven nights a week $21.00 Bromley * Adult anytime 13& up $34.00 Bromley * Jr $25.00 Gore/Whiteface* Adult ANYTIME $43.00 Killington* Adult ANYTIME $45.00 Pico* Adult ANYTIME $35.00 Okemo* Adult 13to 69 ANYTIME $48.00 Okemo* JR/SR Age 7-12 or 70+ With ID $37.00 Surarbush* ANYTIME - - Go right to the lift line ticket $37.00 Stratton Adult ANYTIME NO RETURNS Order Only What You Need $46.00 Mount Snow* Adult ANYTIME $43.00 Jay Peak* Adult ANYTIME $36.00 Total Amount Enclosed $ * Indicates returned vouchers will receive credit for next ski season. Note: New England area vouchers: You may return ONLY 10% of your purchase. For Example: If you purchased 20 $36 = $ You may only return 2 vouchers equaling $ Make checks payable to: Eastern Pa Ski Council Mail Order form with check and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Office Use Only: KenFoster Date Sent: 163 New Jersey Avenue Check # Chalfont, PA Phone: NOTICE; Please remember, any unused vouchers which cannot be used next ski season, must be returned to me N.L.T. April 1, 06. STRATTON VOUCHERS CANNOT BE RETURNED!!!! Order what you need.

8 8 Ski Trails FLYING DUTCHMEN SKI CLUB APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Name (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) Date of birth / / Street Home Phone ( ) City State Zip - Business Phone ( ) Address Date Check# Referred By Interested in: Ski Lessons Trips Racing Special Olympics Social Events Golf Tennis Dues: $25.00 Initiation Fee (new members) $10.00 Checks payable to: FDSC, P.O. Box 14233, Reading, PA RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (Please Read Carefully) I understand the the Flying Dutchmen Ski Club, Inc. (the Club ) is a year round skiing, sports and social club which sponsors a variety of activities, including skiing, for the benefit of its members. I am aware that many of the club s activities, including skiing, are inherently dangerous activities which involve the risk of serious injury or even death. I agree that by participating in any Club related activity, that I alone am responsible for my safety and agree that I alone assume the risks involved in any such activity. In addition, and to the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree that I will not institute any law suit or other legal action against the Club, its members, officers, directors, delegates, instructors, agents, employees, representatives, servants or assigns as the result of my participation or injury at any Club related activity. Nor will I voluntarily assist anyone else in the pursuit of any such law suit or other legal action. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Club, its members, officers, directors, delegates, instructors, agents, employees, representatives, servants or assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, judgements, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorney fees, that may result by reason of any suit or other legal action that I either commence or assist with as described in the preceding paragraph. This Release and Indemnification Agreement shall bind me, my distributes, heirs, executors, representatives, successors and assigns. I understand and acknowledge that the Club is acting in reliance upon the agreements made by me in the Release and Indemnification Agreement in order to extend to me the benefits of membership in the Club and were I not willing to abide by the terms of this document, such membership and opportunity to participate in Club related activities would not be extended to me. How did you hear of our club? SIGNED Members must be 18 years of age or older.

9 Mr and Ms Flying Dutchmen Election on December 1 We were honored to be voted as Mr. and Ms. Flying Dutchmen for It's a great recognition of our contributions for FDSC. As we prepared for this year's nominations and program, we decided to write this article about what it means to serve as Mr. and Ms. Flying Dutchmen and the history of the election. Mr. and Ms. Flying Dutchmen nominees are active members who have volunteered their time to various club functions and have assisted in leadership capacities. As club ambassadors, they promote FDSC. Did you know this contest/award has changed throughout the years? The Ms. Flying Duchess contest started in 1962 and resembled a beauty contest (complete with a dozen roses for the winner). Nominees participated in a fashion show and would solicit votes with signs and cards at the meetings. Prizes for the winners were extensive; in fact, one Ms. Flying Duchess said she became a better skier as a result of the lessons and ski opportunities she won in the contest! Ms. Duchess would then represent the FDSC at the Eastern PA Council Snow Queen contest and was quizzed on skiing codes! In typical Dutchmen fashion, the men wanted to get in on the action and in 1979 the Mr. Dutchmen award began. In contrast to the beauty pageant, the guys decided to mock the ladies' contest and their theme was make a fool of yourself (remember The Gong Show?). In fact, the first Mr. Dutchmen said the dumbest sh** won! As you can imagine, this was a popular event. Here are a few examples of the men's outlandish exhibitions: A boxer wearing a robe with toilet paper hanging out of his shorts (to symbolize getting the sh** kicked out of him). He entered the meeting with his back to the members and didn't show his face as he performed a boxing/dance routine. One emcee imitated Flip Wilson's Geraldine character. The unknown comedienne appeared with a paper bag covering his face. One nominee imitated Tarzan on skis by wearing only a loincloth and a pair of wood skis fashioned out of wooden strips from a barrel (he fell during the activity). One member accessorized his Speedo with a fur coat and another wore a cape with his Speedo. The Gong Show format was used during one program. A ski school director imitated Father Guedo Sarduchi at a program. The highlight/lowlight of one program was one nominee's mooning of the crowd. One past President painted a face on his stomach, donned a stovepipe hat, and performed as a dancing face! We're looking forward to a fun program for this year's election on Thursday, December 1st. Karen Youngwirth and Scott Boyer Nominees are: MR FLYING DUTCHMEN ED SOJA - very positive club member - has done an excellent job as a board member especially doing more outside the scope of his position BERNIE RESCH - has organized lots of activities for the race team - great board member - keeps everyone focused to make decisions - enthusiastic ERIC CONFER - served on the board for several years - ran trips to Europe & Wildwood - ticket voucher sales person - helps at many events NEAL KLINE - takes pictures for the club for the website - has helped Sheila with many Wildwood Trips and Irish Wakes - helps at other events - hosts parties at the river for FDSC members at his own expense JEFF RAPP - has been on the board for 4 terms - helps with events - very enthusiastic about the club and helps with new members - has helped with many events - tells jokes!! MS FLYING DUTCHMEN JEN SPEAKMAN - over the top enthusiastic! - has brought back the Junior Program as Skimeister LORI HENNE - had been on the board for several years as Social and Treasurer - 3rd year running Instructional Trip - ran several Winter Carnival's - is an Instructor - received Presidents award - helped with many events SUE MOSSER - has done a lot for the race team - 2nd year running Winter Carnival - 3rd year Blood Drive PATTI SPITLER - 2nd time on the board - helped with events - running a trip SUE GOTTSCHALL - on the Board - has probably helped on EVERY event in some way Ski Trails 9

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11 PACKING LIST See the website or board members, Holly or Diane, for a packing list for your next snow sports vacation. Winter Sports Night Thanks to our local ski shops, ski mountains, and guest sponsors who donated the prizes for Winter Sports Night, and thanks to Sue McMullen for organizing it. More photos at fdsc.org. Steamboat trip meeting, Jan 5 at 7pm, before the General Meeting. Jim, Kelly and Danielle attracting attention at the October Meeting. KEYSTONE CONDO RENTAL IN SUMMIT COUNTY COLORADO Less than a 5 minute walk to lifts Also close to Breckenridge, Copper, Arapahoe Basin 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Sofa bed Sleeps 6 Contact Mike or Karen mwagnercpa@aol.com Phone: or The Lodge Rates: Rentals are normally from 5 P.M. until 5 P.M. the next day. * You must rent at least two bedrooms. ** You must rent at least two bedrooms and are subject to being bumped by a whole lodge rental. WINTER RATES DEC MAR. 15 Summer Winter Whole Lodge - Midweek (Sunday to Friday) $ $ Whole Lodge - One night midweek $60.00 $ Per bedroom - One night midweek $15.00* $30.00** Whole Lodge - Friday and Saturday nights $ $ Per bedroom - Friday and Saturday nights $50.00** N/A Whole Lodge - 7 days $ $800 ADVERTISING RATES Half Page - $75.00 Third Page - $50.00 Quarter Page - $35.00 Business Card - $15.00 Ski Trails 11

12 Your Hometown SnowSports Experts PINNACLE Sports Gift Cards Now Available! Sports PinnacleSnowsports.com As the Holiday shopping season approaches we would like to remind you of the reasons Pinnacle remains Berks County s Choice for Snowsports. The merry elves at Pinnacle proudly note our unbeatable prices, the largest, best trained, and most knowledgeable bootfitting staff, our handcrafted tune-ups on the most sophisticated equipment in the area, the widest selection of this year s gear, and the most experienced, friendly and enthusiastic staff you will find this side of the North Pole. All our band of elves wish you a Santa s Helper Gift Registry Christmas wishes come true at Pinnacle Show your FDSC card when registering and Santa will receive your FDSC discount. Happy Hanukkah 3@6 3 5A>6 E@AIK I;@F7D EA>EF;57 P.S. You don t want to miss Customer Appreciation Day Sunday January 8th and Women s Day Monday January 9th at Bear Creek. Tickets are limited so don t delay. Friends, Fun and Demo Trucks. FDSC members presenting current membership card are welcomed to a discount of 25%off MSRP on merchandise for personal use of member and 10% off Regular Price for immediate family members. Discount may not be combined with other discounts or Sale prices. FLYING DUTCHMEN SKI CLUB BOX READING, PA PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID READING, PA PERMIT NO. 119