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www.longbeachskiclub.org April 2018 Volume 80, Issue 4 Kris Kolumn Long Beach Ski Club Turns 80!

season. Made better by recent snows. Unfortunately, Brian Maloney, who broke his arm, will not enjoy the rest of the season as he had originally envisioned it.

Closer to home, Lance is keeping us sipping wines and Roberto and others are collaborating on making the Club Condo a great party house. Craig is counting more members each month.

1 April 2018 Volume 80, Issue 4 Kris Kolumn Long Beach Ski Club Turns 80! Snow continues to Fall Mammoth Mountain is a Winter Wonderland Spring Skiing will eventually come Most of Mark s reports from Mammoth, Steamboat Springs, and France say that skiing is good this season. Made better by recent snows. Unfortunately, Brian Maloney, who broke his arm, will not enjoy the rest of the season as he had originally envisioned it. Eric Hartman still plans to race even with his bruised ribs. We shall miss Brian s prowess helped make the Long Beach Ski Club Racing Team a power to be reckoned with. Closer to home, Lance is keeping us sipping wines and Roberto and others are collaborating on making the Club Condo a great party house. Craig is counting more members each month. We thank Brian Maloney, stepping down as VP of Racing, as he now dedicates more time to running his business. Spring is technically here, bringing Easter, flowers, elections, the May 19 Dinner-Dance, and Spring skiing. My limited control is to appoint a Nominations Committee: Lance Liebl and Craig Gibson. Each year, a few people step forward as a few people step down. Please forward your name or nominate another responsible individual (skier, boarder, or not) to Lance or Craig. We ll hold nominations at the April 4 General Meeting at Ecco s. The Board will approve nominations at the April 11 Board Meeting and mail out ballots at a packaging party. Ballots must be received during the first few days of May, so that we can approve election results at the May 9 Board Meeting. We ll present the new officers, chairs, and members-atlarge of the board at the dinner-dance; and thank the old members. Please consider lending a hand with this process just let Lance or Craig know you d like to help. If you have any photos you d like to share for the Dinner Dance, contact Craig Gibson membership@longbeachskiclub.org with Pictures for Dinner Dance in the Subject line. Lastly, I'll gladly buy a drink for any member who brings a guest or new member to the 80th birthday dinner. Cheers, Kris president@longbeachskiclub.org

2 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY General Meeting at Ecco's Pizza 7 PM Club Condo at Mammoth Board Meeting 4644 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos 7pm Craig Gibson IRS TAX Day APRIL 2018 Lou Alvarado Dana Hart contact Roberto Gondola Getaway Wine Tasting Happy Hour Jim McConnell Nia Hart John Zaylor Dan Lewis YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS / CONTACTS President Kris Flaig president@longbeachskiclub.org VP of Week Trips Mark Malan weektrips@longbeachskiclub.org VP of Weekend Trips Roberto Tovar weekendtrips@longbeachskiclub.org VP of Competition Ways & Means Chair Brian Maloney racing@longbeachskiclub.org VP of Social Events Lance Liebl social@longbeachskiclub.org Treasurer Luis Alonzo treasurer@longbeachskiclub.org Secretary Letty Gonzales secretary@longbeachskiclub.org Member-at-Large Dennis Potts Member-at-Large Ways & Means Co-Chair Marcia Gatz Member-at-Large LA Council Rep Chris Dawson Ski Breeze Editor Catherine Singer editor@longbeachskiclub.org Membership Chair Craig Gibson membership@longbeachskiclub.org Webmaster Dana Hart webmaster@longbeachskiclub.org

Bring friends, coworkers, family, boarders & skiers.

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in skiing, boarding, and year-round recreational and social

3 Bring friends, coworkers, family, boarders & skiers. The Ski Breeze is a monthly publication for the Long Beach Ski Club, published since The Ski Breeze is a controlled circulation publication, distributed to active/currently paid and subscription only members of the Long Beach Ski Club. submissions : editor@longbeachskiclub.org by the 20 th. The Long Beach Ski Club is a friendly community of adults involved in skiing, boarding, and year-round recreational and social activities. LONG BEACH SKI CLUB Snowboarding & Skiing All levels welcome Mammoth Mountain Weekend Trips Week-Long Destination Trips Social & Recreational Events

4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Wendy Walker General Meeting at Ecco's Pizza 7 PM Debbie Crowley Board Meeting 4644 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos 7pm Gino Propoggia BIG WHITE BIG WHITE BIG WHITE Dinner / Dance Malainey's 5pm On-the-Water! Barbara Spatz Mike Zullo Rosiemarie Cruz Memorial Day MAY 2018 JUNE 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Happy Birthday Ken Kawahara General Mtg 7 PM Ecco's Pizza FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION CONVENTION Happy Birthday Changeover Board Wine Tasting IN RENO, NV Judy Savell Meeting at the Wine Crush Dennis Potts Location TBD, 7 pm Summer Solstice Happy Birthday Karen Shui Happy Birthday Barbara Nelson Happy Birthday Susan Baumer

Membership LONGBEACH SKI CLUB APRIL 2018 Volume 80, Issue 4 By Craig Gibson membership@longbeachskiclub.org Membership Fun Facts: Here is our membership growth from June 1 through May 31.

5 Membership LONGBEACH SKI CLUB APRIL 2018 Volume 80, Issue 4 By Craig Gibson membership@longbeachskiclub.org Membership Fun Facts: Here is our membership growth from June 1 through May 31. June 1, members June 1, members June members June 1, members Today- 87 members If we can recruit 4 new members and/or renewals in the next two months, we will have established a four-year trend in increasing membership! Final fun fact: We have more women than men in our club: 44 women and 43 men.

Get Loose with Lance - Social By Lance Liebl social@longbeachskiclub.org Our recent wine tasting at District Wine was a tremendous success. Over 20 members attended.

On Saturday April 21st, we have a special wine tasting tour through Naples Canal planned, via Gondola Getaway. Meet me at the dock by 4:45pm at 5437 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach.

Members are to bring appetizers and wine to share. Gondola Getaway will provide ice and tables. The club is providing water, plates, napkins and silverware.

6 Get Loose with Lance - Social By Lance Liebl social@longbeachskiclub.org Our recent wine tasting at District Wine was a tremendous success. Over 20 members attended. Just look at the pictures of the members. All had happy faces. These wine tasting events are always successful. Apparently, we have many winos in this club. On Saturday April 21st, we have a special wine tasting tour through Naples Canal planned, via Gondola Getaway. Meet me at the dock by 4:45pm at 5437 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach. We will leave by 5pm. Please RSVP! I have reserved two large gondolas with accommodations for a total of 24 members. The cost is $30.00 per person. This includes reservation, taxes and tip. Members are to bring appetizers and wine to share. Gondola Getaway will provide ice and tables. The club is providing water, plates, napkins and silverware. Put aside and hour for this peaceful and fun adventure through the canal. Be sure to check the weather and bring a proper jacket and shoes. Our annual Dinner Dance is Saturday, May 19th, at Malainey's Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar, formerly Malarkey s. It s located at 168 N Marina Dr., Long Beach. This event will start at 5pm. Watch for costs and programs for this in future flyer. In June, we will be having an outdoor wine tasting and July and August barbecues. Be on the lookout for upcoming information. June s wine tasting is at the Wine Crush located on 3131 E Broadway, Long Beach. We meet outside, in the back.

WINE TASTING TOUR WHILE CRUISING NAPLES CANAL On Saturday April 21st, join us for appetizers and wine tasting aboard authentic Venetian gondolas, gently cruising the enchanting canals and waterways

7 WINE TASTING TOUR WHILE CRUISING NAPLES CANAL On Saturday April 21st, join us for appetizers and wine tasting aboard authentic Venetian gondolas, gently cruising the enchanting canals and waterways of Naples Island. We ll meet at the dock by 4:45pm 5437 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach Gondola Getaway business number if lost: Our old-world adventure starts at 5pm. RSVP ASAP Lance at (562) to reserve your spot! Two large gondolas have been reserved accommodating a total of 24 members at $30 per person. Taxes and tip are included. Please bring an appetizer and wine to share. Gondola Getaway will provide ice and tables. The club will provide water, plates, napkins and silverware

Events planned: introduction of the 2017-18 and 2018-19 boards.

8 Events planned: introduction of the and boards. Cost: $30 if renewal is paid by event $40 without paid renewal

RACERS EDGE Brian Maloney racing@longbeachskiclub.org Check out this video taken in Tamarak and Steamboat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

9 RACERS EDGE Brian Maloney Check out this video taken in Tamarak and Steamboat. Hello racers, The Far West Racing Association club championships are coming to Mammoth April 6-8. Unlike our usual club races, you should sign up in advance if you can. Please contact your League Chairperson ASAP if you want to race, and they will get you the details on how to register in advance. The race fees for the weekend are $65 until March 29th and then the fee goes up to $75 until April 3rd. People who register April 4 until the day of the race will pay $85. The organizers need people to sign up early to know how many to expect and set up the groups for the courses. You do not need to mail your check in advance, but the late fees will be based on when you get your name in. We will be using the Sierra Room in the Mammoth Mtn. Inn for registration and awards (not in Main Lodge). We will have Pacesetter Trials this year and it will be held on Friday beginning at 10 AM. The cost is $25/pacesetter. Please be sure to tell your League Chairperson if you want to be a pacesetter. If you want to clinic on Friday, contact Debi Phelps at OpenLeagueRacing@gmail.com. There will be two clinics; slalom in the morning and GS in the afternoon. Limit is 30 per clinic. SL Clinic noon GS clinic 1--3 pm Price is $35/clinic WINNERS ERIC HARTMAN & ROBERTO TOVAR!

Mammoth Weekend Ski Trip Report By Roberto Tovar and Catherine Singer weekendtrips@longbeachskiclub.org Our March Mammoth weekend: good snow, great company, and a fabulous Saturday club condo dinner!

10 Mammoth Weekend Ski Trip Report By Roberto Tovar and Catherine Singer Our March Mammoth weekend: good snow, great company, and a fabulous Saturday club condo dinner! Jean and Gino made a delicious, homemade lasagna dinner (from a secret family recipe) and garlic bread. Much more than our 23 skiers could eat. Craig created an equally delicious Cesar salad with house-made dressing. Nia s warm, homemade brownies and whipped cream, with Catherine s Dreyer s ice cream, completed the meal. All of these followed an assortment of appetizers and collection of artisanal wines and beers. If you d like to be a part of our next Saturday Mammoth club condo dinner, April 7, contact Catherine Singer at (949) by April 4 th, so Chef Craig can purchase makings for another delicious, homemade meal. We request those not staying at the club condo bring $10 each to cover costs. BYOB. Also, those of us driving up enjoyed a Pork Chop Thursday dinner at Mount Whitney Restaurant, 227 S Main St, Lone Pine, CA Let Catherine know if you re interested in joining us Thursday April 5, 4:30pm. Looking forward to seeing you at our last season trip April 5-8.!

12 Pork Chop Thursday! A new tradition for Mammoth drive-ups. See you at Mount Whitney Restaurant 4:30pm Woolly joins the club! LBSC Members, past members and Honorary Member, Woolly.

13 Week Trips with Mark Malan À ski France Est Divine We just returned from the two-week ski trip to France WOW!! Where to start? First and foremost, the conjoined ski areas are about times the size of Mammoth. The record snow we had last year in California went to Europe this year. We skied for days and never had wind or visibility issues. (Sometimes it is just good to be lucky!) One day we took a zip line from the top of the Alps at one resort to the top of another nearby ski resort. They put the skis/poles or snowboard on the back of your harnesses so when you arrive over there you can continue skiing for the day. The drop was over 4,000 feet, if the harness ever broke CRAZY!! As we joined a Far West group, the LBSC members were part of 120 people. We all made many new friends. About 50 people extended their tour for a second week. We went to Lyon, Beaune, and Paris. Each city has its own flavor and events. We were busy every day. Activities included wine tasting, visiting a mustard factory in Dijon, tours, etc. During free time, we walked, rode the tube (you can get to anywhere from anywhere with their metro system) and visited cathedrals, bastilles, museums, and walked a whole lot more. There were so many highlights it s hard to encapsulate them in a short article. The Vivaldi concert in an old church was outstanding as was visiting Notre Dame during the celebration of the Crown of Thorns. The fresh snow in downtown Paris with flakes the size of silver dollars, having a gourmet lunch in a cellar with friends (and super-fine meals each night), the zip line, skiing from one town to the next, one resort to the next, and so much more were amazing. The best part was hanging with friends old and new. So, HEAR THIS... please come to next month s meeting so you can make suggestions about where the club should travel to for its domestic and international ski weeks next year. I listen well with pizza in my hands. Keep your tips up, Mark weektrips@longbeachskiclub.org

14 Photos from left to right: The Flying Fellinis - 80-year-old Wolfgang of Redondo, Tina of Tustin, Ginger of Northern California, Diane of Newport Beach, Dan of Huntington Beach, and Mark Mark Mark and Caleb Barbara and Marietta in Beaune

LONGBEACH SKI CLUB APRIL 2018 Volume 80, Issue 4 Long Beach Ski Club Membership Application and Waiver June 1, 2017 May 31, 2018 New Member Renewing Member Personal Information Member Since Each

: City: State: Zip: 21-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 + Email (required): Top Three Activities (after skiing): Phone: Home ( ) Cell ( ) Work ( ) 1 Occupation: 2 Person to be notified in case of emergency

15 LONGBEACH SKI CLUB APRIL 2018 Volume 80, Issue 4 Long Beach Ski Club Membership Application and Waiver June 1, 2017 May 31, 2018 New Member Renewing Member Personal Information Member Since Each Member must complete this Application *Couples: each must complete a separate Application and Waiver* Sex: M F Birthday / (Mo/Day) Name: Address: Apt.: City: State: Zip: (required): Top Three Activities (after skiing): Phone: Home ( ) Cell ( ) Work ( ) 1 Occupation: 2 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: 3 Other favorites (circle): wine tasting dining tennis table tennis bicycling sailing hiking camping RVing bikes computers gardening cooking museums fine art concerts live theatre volleyball softball travel (specify) cards (specify) other Signature of Parent/Guardian: Single: $45.00 Dues Couples: $65.00 Child: $25.00 Couples can attach their applications and waivers together. Child and parent(s) can attach their applications and waiver 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 Long Beach, CA Date Rec d / Cash Check # Please go to LongBeachSkiClub.org to download the waiver with this form, and submit both with your check to the address given here.

Long Beach Ski Club Membership Application and Waiver June 1, 2017 May 31, 2018 New Member Renewing Member Member Since Each Member must complete this Application *Couples: each must complete a

: 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

16 Long Beach Ski Club Membership Application and Waiver June 1, 2017 May 31, 2018 New Member Renewing Member Member Since Each Member must complete this Application *Couples: each must complete a separate Application and Waiver* Name: Address: Apt.: City: State: Zip: (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: Signature of Parent/Guardian: Personal Information Sex: M F Birthday / (Mo/Day) Top Three Activities (after skiing): Other favorites (circle): wine tasting dining tennis table tennis bicycling sailing hiking camping RVing bikes computers gardening cooking museums fine art concerts live theatre volleyball softball travel (specify) cards (specify) other Dues Single: $45.00 Couples: $65.00 Child: $25.00 Couples can attach their applications and waivers together. Child and parent(s) can attach their applications and waiver 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 Long Beach, CA Date Rec d / Cash Check #

17 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 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.

18 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 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 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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19 MAMMOTH RENTAL Nia and Eric Hartman are offering 20% off their AirBnB rates to their Mammoth Mountain condo buddies. Check out the Calendar and Rates at then contact (562) to book or ask questions. If you are comparing to other units on AirBnB make sure to turn off "Instant Book and to use Filters for 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. PUT YOUR AD HERE FOR $1. a line!!! Sell equipment and ski clothes. Rent your condo! contact: editor@longbeachskiclub.org Mail Check to: Long Beach Ski Club, Inc. c/o PO Box Long Beach, CA 90815

January 2018 Volume 80, Issue 1 Kris Kolumn

www.longbeachskiclub.org January 2018 Volume 80, Issue 1 Kris Kolumn December Ski Camp a Success for Long Beach Skiers/Boarders, Temps to Chill by at least 10 F for January! Happy 2018 skiers and boarders!