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1 Belleayre Mountain Sun Valley Having Fun For Over 46 Years! Estrimont Canada September 2005 Calendar of Events September 1 - Trip Night (Tables open at 7:15 p.m., come early) General Meeting Wear FDSC apparel to the meeting September 11 - Golf Outing September 15 - General Meeting October 6 - General Meeting A Good Adjustment October 20 - General Meeting Membership Meetings begin at 8PM at the LIEDERKRANZ Hill Road and Spook Lane Reading, PA THE Deadline for the October issue of Ski Trails is September 1. President Karen Youngwirth September means warm days, cool nights, kids back to school and the annual indication that ski season is fast approaching.. Trip Night!!! If you received the August issue of Ski Trails, you had an opportunity to check out some of the details and prices of the trips. As usual, the selection is very diverse and reasonably priced. If you have never been on an FDSC trip, you should give it serious consideration. First, someone has done all the work for you - travel arrangements, most meals, lift tickets and lodging. You just have to pack your bags! Second, it is a great opportunity to get to know other club members who you may not see at social events or meetings. Generally, the trips have at least one apres party where you get to share the events of the day. And third, creating wonderful memories. Big skies, beautiful mountains, great clam chowder, your first race and sometimes your event of the day will win an award!! It's all waiting for you!! So many members come out on Trip Night just to catch some of the excitement! Why not bring someone who is considering joining the club. It's my favorite meeting of the year. Hope to see YOU!! September also means renewal time. We sincerely hope we can count on you for another year. Every one is noticing how enthusiastic this board is about having lots of fun! You really do not want to miss out on a single minute. Please try to get your renewal in as soon as possible. And while you're at it, please fill out the survey and a chance to win $50. This is your opportunity to tell the board exactly what you think and want as a club! Fun, fun for everyone!! Karen New Members Jinger Blantz Thomas Brown Nick Fourie Jon Paris FD;BE 2006 Belleayre Mountain Instructional Trip - Jan 6-8 Lori Henne Lake Placid-Whiteface Jan Susie Watrous Marcia Fehl Ben Rupp Steamboat Springs Jan 28-Feb 4 Kevin & Suzanne Claypoole Elk Mountain Jan 29 Ellen Schwartz Sunapee NH Feb 9-12 Julie Buchter Sun Valley Mar 5-12 Nat & Michele LeGrande Estrimont, Canada Mar Sherry Vazquez Patti Spitler

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: Trippin Dave Coffey Hello skiers, It's that time of year again, SEPTEM- BER TRIP NIGHT. By now, everyone should have had a chance to read about the trips and pick one or more. There is a nice choice of weekend and West trips, so lets support these trips. Remember, checks must be made payable to FDSC and you must be a member to go on our trips. Come early and get in line to sign up. Just a reminder, please complete the questionnaire on the back of the membership renewal form. There are some new choices to select, such as a weekend golf trip next summer. See you all trip night. Dave Program Director Jeff Rapp Hi to all, The summer is almost over and what season is on the rise? Although when I write this it is still August, I was in a seasonal ski shop yesterday. The thrill starts to gain some energy. If u love the sport as I du, u may understand how I feel. The September meeting is Trip Night and the October meeting is at home base with a new comer to our club talking to us on how a good adjustment can change the way u feel. The new comer is Nick. Show him our pride and say Hello to him. Ski u later, WILDWOOD 2005 SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2 After much time and way too many announcements - Wildwood is just a few weeks away. With that in mind here are a few things to remember. 1. Get those teams together. We are having volleyball and sand sculpture contests. The first 20 people to enroll in the sand sculpture contest get an extra bonus. 2. Money, money, money - If you have not sent your final payment - please do so very now. 3. Rooms - we have provided the American Inn with room information. If you are planning on arriving early, or staying late, please make those arrangements with the hotel directly. However, we would appreciate knowing that also so we can keep everything organized. 4. As of the time I am writing this article, we have one room left. If you have not signed up yet, this is your chance to have a great late summer getaway. If you are not familiar with how things work - here's what it includes: The hotel is on the beach just off the north end of the boardwalk. We'll be organizing biking and skating excursions in town as well as to neighboring towns. On Saturday, there will a repeat of our popular beach volleyball tournament. On Sunday, there will be a Sand Sculpture contest. (I hear some people are already working on their designs.) If you're looking for something a little more relaxing, you can just hang out on the boardwalk, beach or by the pool. Saturday night, we have a great dinner and entertainment well into the night. The cost per person is $155 for a double, $140 for a triple, and $130 for a quad. The price includes: Lodging Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Saturday Dinner on Saturday Brunch on Sunday Endless Munchies Beer, Wine, Soda and Water all weekend. Final payment is due September 1. Payments can be mailed to us at 66 Glenview Drive, Fleetwood, PA Give us a call at for more information. Stan Miller & Erick Confer J 2 Ski Trails

3 Skimeister Jen Speakman Hello fellow Dutchmen, I enjoyed getting together with everyone at the Membership Appreciation Picnic. Thanks to everyone who volunteered in our programs throughout the year. Your contributions help make this club special. TRIPS: If you love ski trips, then don't miss the September meeting! Last year was the first year that I actually took a bus trip with the Dutchmen. I signed up for the Instructional Trip because I was skiing with people who just came back from the '04 trip and had noticed that their skiing was on a whole new level. That fact stuck with me and I signed up for the '05 trip and it was such an amazing experience. The instruction that is provided is OUTSTANDING from the never-evers to the advanced! For many of us, it was our first experience on an FDSC trip and we had a fabulous time. I had so much fun that my husband and I signed up for three additional trips last year (this club knows how to have a good time)! Lori did a terrific job with every detail. It's so nice to just get on the bus and leave your cares behind. I am sure that the Instructional Trip this year is going to be just as great as last years trip. I am truly excited to check out the new venue at Belleayre, NY. MONEY SAVING TIPS: If you want to save some $$$ for your upcoming trips - here's how! Now is the perfect time to buy your equipment. Both Pinnacle Sports and Buckman's are running their swap sales. If you are looking to introduce yourself or someone you love into a new winter sport, then this is a very cost effective way to purchase your equipment. Tip: If you're a renter - now is also the time! Ski shops have their very best rental equipment now and it always goes first (this is the classic case of the early bird getting the worm). This is a great opportunity to show your support to our local ski shops, as they have been very supportive of us! Keep reading Ski Trails for future sales and don't forget to use your FDSC club discount when it applies. Another money saving tip while you are shopping at the tent sales - don't forget to stop by the Bear Creek stand! This is a fabulous opportunity to buy your season pass at the early bird rate! They only run their early bird sale until 10/31/05 so don't miss out. Finally, the bargain of the season is the FDSC lesson program! You can't beat this deal: 7 fun-filled lessons with expert instruction and a kick-off party, all for the low price of $15. Sign up early for the lessons at or see me at the next meeting. The Junior Lesson Program is currently being refined and finalized. I will update you as soon as all the details are in order. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested in signing up children in this program. me at skimeister@fdsc.org. Don't forget to check for updates and events. I hope you will join us at Septembers meeting for Trip Night! Thank you, Jen Swan Mortgage, Inc. Randall W. Swan Mortgage Broker Residential/Commercial P.O. Box 443 Shillington, PA (610) Bus (610) Fax Competition Bernie Resch First I'd like to thank the Mosser's very dearly for hosting the Race Team picnic at their house. Also my gratitude goes out to everyone who has helped with the event. There is something that bothers me every time I go to our meetings, and I feel like I need to express my feelings about it. I'm not sure if people realize how distracting it is to carry a loud conversation while someone is trying to present their topic. Unfortunately, our PA system is not the loudest, especially outdoors where there is a larger area to cover. (I think at the August meeting the crickets were louder than us). I'm sure with the noise level, it's hard for everyone to hear what we are trying to say. Also, not everyone is a seasoned public speaker, and for some of us, it takes a lot to get up and talk in front of a crowd. So please pay your respect to the people who present, and keep your personal conversations to a minimum. I don't mean to sound like a hypocrite. Before I was on the board, I had my share of conversation while sitting in the audience. Now that I'm up here trying to get everyone's attention, it made me understand why Brian Gallagher needed to use the hammer to keep the noise down. The purpose of our meeting is not only to convey information about the club, but also to socialize, which is great. You get to talk to people who you may not see very often, so please save it for the end of the meeting or the bar area. Auf geht's! Bernie Wear FDSC Apparel for the Sept. 1 meeting. Ski Trails 3

4 4 Ski Trails Social Director Patti Spitler Hi Everyone! I'm glad to say that the Member's Appreciation Picnic, before the General Meeting, was a HUGE success thanks to all of you who responded to the invites. The board served over 80 volunteers and their guests. We had good food, good beverages, awesome desserts (Thank you Julie and my sister-in-law Crystal), and great service from the Liederkranz. A BIG THANKS to all the board members for all your help making the event run smooth. Also, I wish everyone would take time to thank Nat LeGrande for his expert cooking hands!!! Couldn't have done it without all of YOU!!! Golfing anyone? Please sign up soon for the upcoming outing at Green Acres on September 11. Sue and Dave need time to setup the teams and tee times. Need partners? They can help. This is one more way to spend a day with good friends from the club. Next up would be Wildwood. There is only one reason they call it WILDwood. Come have a WILD weekend at the beach. Build sand castles, play volleyball, bike, skate and eat. Oh by the way... drink, too! Everything is included in the cost. Space is very limited, so act fast! See Stan or Erick or give them a buzz. Remember, those of you going early on Thursday should contact Stan or Erick. It's September 30 to October 2. Don't forget to come out early for Trip Night and sign up for all the trips you want to go on, like Estrimont! (hint, hint) Bored on a Friday night, no excuse!!! Come to a happy hour and chat with some of us!!! Keep on Talking!! Patti Publicity Director Diane Ferro I hope everyone enjoyed the Member's Appreciation Picnic. Thanks to Patti for organizing it and providing some great desserts. Our club is fortunate to have so many volunteers that help in so many areas. Thanks to all of you! So, you may be wondering how you can get involved this year. It's easy. Offer your skills for whatever time fits your schedule. Some projects take little time, and some are more involved. We'll take whatever you're willing to offer. One project involves spreading the word about the many benefits of our club. We're looking for some people skilled in advertising, marketing, graphic design, or to contact another organization to deliver some information about our club. Some projects are temporary and involve little time, or you can join a committee and become more involved. Volunteering is a great way to meet others and have FUN! Contact me or any board member to start the fun. Share the news and a dessert. Diane Tentative Happy Hour Schedule for September 8/26 Stan & Erick s (Bring 6pk and/or a munchie) 9/2 Sherry Vazquez (Bring 6pk and/or a munchie) 9/9 Trooper Thorns 9/16 Freymoyer s 9/23 Patti Spitler (Bring 6pk and/or a munchie) 9/30 Wildwood Weekend 10/7 Viva Meet around 6:30ish for food, spirits and conversation. Visit fdsc.org weekly in case of change. Lodge Ed Soja September is here and we're getting closer to the ski season. This is the month that we start having our general meeting twice a month. Hopefully we'll see you at some of the meetings. Also, this is the month to sign up for one or more of the great trips offered by the club. Come out to the September 1st meeting to sign up for your favorite trip and join us for some fun. September is also a great time to start thinking about winter at the lodge. The Pocono Mountains have a lot of good skiing and the lodge is a great place to stay. So why not plan your stay at the lodge today. Ski you at the lodge, Ed We'll leave the light on for you. SKI CONDITIONING CLASSES 8 classes for $60 Session I - Mondays 6:30-7:30pm First Class October 24 - Last Class December 12 Session II - Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm First Class October 26 - Last Class December 14 All classes to be held at the Body Zone-You do NOT need to be a member of Body Zone to participate. We do have the larger classroom this year. Check the bulletin board section of the website for any updates. Contact: Marianne van der Velde mvandervelde@cbhomesale.com or call

5 Membership Holly Trout Renew... ReNeW... RENEW your Ski Club Membership now! You don't want to miss out on any of the fun we'll be having in the upcoming year!! You should have gotten your renewal form by now and perhaps already completed and returned it! Hopefully you did or will take a few extra minutes to fill out the questionnaire on the back of the form. We sincerely request your suggestions and ideas to help us constantly improve our club. Just a reminder -- renewals need to be postmarked by Friday, Sept 30. I'm excited for all the renewals to start coming in... hopefully I'll get yours soon!! Holly Oktoberfest Sept 29 - Oct 2 at the Liederkranz Food, fun, music Authentic German Festival German Domestic Beer, Food, and Wine Free Admission REMINDER: Separate checks are needed for club activities and trips. Be sure to name the trip or event on the memo line of the check. Sept Member s Appreciation Picnic Sun Valley America's First Western Destination Resort March 5-12th, 2006 (Sunday to Sunday) Around $1200 per person, not to exceed $1250 Includes...7 nights lodging, round trip transportation, 5-day lift ticket and discounted 6th day, free ski area bus transportation, first day mountain tour, welcome party, Nastar race with race award party, Sun Valley ski pin, deluxe condos-2 or 3 bedrooms each with private bath There are many reasons why Sun Valley is on everybody's top 3 North American ski resorts list. Just a few are... Huge vertical, no lift lines, always ski in the sun, no altitude sickness (top elevation under 9600 feet), the food, you can ski, ice skate, and swim every day, the hot tub is twice the size of the Woodlands and it is outdoors, bars open before lunch, spectacular scenery, you can parachute off the summit, you can take a glider ride around the ski resort, ski trails for every ability, you can check your skis and poles at the mountain each afternoon after skiing, the 28 oz prime ribs at the Pioneer, Kodak approved weather (it only snows at night), 4 lodges on the mountain, and did I mention the food?! Club cancellation policy is in effect and the trip is limited to first 40 sign-ups. Contact Nat & Michele LeGrande Ski Trails 5

6 Nominations for Mr. and Ms. Flying Dutchmen are being accepted now through mid November. The person being nominated should have a history of service to the club and continues to promote the club. Present your nomination to any board member or president@fdsc.org with the nominee name, your name, and reason why you are nominating them. Thank you. ANNUAL FDSC GOLF OUTING Sunday, September 11, 2005 Green Acres Golf Course, Bernville, PA Join us for some golfing fun! Just $38 per FDSC member ($43 per non-member) will get you a round of golf and all the food, drink and fun you can stand. Cart fees are $10 per person additional, paid at the course that day if you want to ride. Prizes for both good golf and lucky golf! Tee off times start at around 11:45am. Munchies and beverages will be available at the first and tenth tees, and we will have plenty of food and beverages in the pavilion after the golf is concluded. Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin on par 3 holes, long drive holes (for both men and women), and low gross and net scores (Calloway handicap system). Sign up with your own foursome, or sign up individually and you will be paired with a compatible group of Dutchmen golfers. Remember, you don't need to be a really accomplished golfer to play that day, just willing to have some fun and participate. Call Dave Coffey ( ), Diane Ferro ( ), Ed Soja ( ), or Sue McMullen ( ) to sign up for the golf outing, and mail us your check payable to FDSC. Golfers will be assigned a specific tee time and notified the week before the event of your tee time and playing partners, so please include your phone # and/or address when you sign up. We will again offer a special competition for those who would like to play the event in a scramble team format. The scramble format is lots of fun, as your foursome plays as a team, picking the best tee shot out of four and everyone playing from that spot, etc. We would like to keep the scramble team format for novice (new-to-the-game) golfers. Please, if you are a more experienced golfer, sign up for the individual score format. Let us know when you sign up whether you prefer the individual score division or scramble team format. If you have any extra time and can help to solicit prize donations from area businesses, merchants and restaurants, please call Dave, Diane, Ed or Sue to volunteer. Elk Mountain Day Trip Sunday January 29, 2006 Bus transportation Morning coffee and donuts Lift ticket and Lunch Drinks and snacks on the return trip $75 per person ($30 deposit by Dec 15, balance by Jan 19) $85 per person (after Dec 15) Ellen Schwartz escschwartz@hotmail.com The FDSC Budget was approved at the August meeting as presented in the August Ski Trails. Jen Lesher, Treasurer A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, I ll serve you, but don t start anything. A dyslexic man walks into a bra. 6 Ski Trails

7 Closed Wednesday & Sunday until November 7th PINNACLE Sports Sports Trade-In Sale Entire Month of September Ski, snowboard & boot trades accepted... Up to $50 minimum Berks Biggest Ski & Snowboard Swap Sale Sept 30- Oct 10 Gear accepted starting Mon Sept 26th... Special Sale Hours Nov Warren Miller Movie & Auction 6th Jeep presents HIGHER GROUND Customer Appreciation Day Bear Creek Sunday January 8 Women s Demo Day Bear Creek Monday January 9 Windham Trip Sun/Mon mid-march 2 days skiing meals Sunday nite lodging from $215. We re closed Monday so we can ski with you. Closed all Labor Day Weekend September Dutchman Special The Original Season Service Pass Handcrafted on our Computerized Wintersteiger Stone & Belt Grinders Includes: Pre-Season Stonegrind Computerized Ski Binding Check Mid-Season Stonegrind Unlimited Hotwaxes & Side Edge Fastest turnaround in town September Hours: M T Th F 11-7 Saturday 10-3 Wed Sun Closed Value over $100 Regular Price $70 Special Only $45 Must be purchased by Sept. 30. Details at store. FDSC members are welcomed to a discount of 25%off MSRP on merchandise upon presentation of current membership card. We will also match price on items from any other Pa. stocking retailer. Discount may not be combined with other discounts or Sale prices. 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 7

8 FLYING DUTCHMEN SKI CLUB BOX READING, PA PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID READING, PA PERMIT NO. 119