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(1) Ballot, (2) Dinner-Dance flyer, (3) 2017-18 Membership form, and (4) a stamped return envelope. Rules: - Only current Members vote.

Dinner-Dance guidelines: - RSVP with choice of chicken, salmon, or veggie for the May 20 Dinner-Dance to Lance by May 13. - Separate checks for Membership and Dinner-Dance, please!

1 SKI BREEZE May 2017 Volume 78, Issue 12 Kris Kolumn issues! Please, volunteer yourself or a friend to be the Ski Breeze Newsletter Editor for your Ski Club!! Free dues! Thank you, Cindy, for stepping for the past two We desperately need a Ski Breeze Editor or the Ski Breeze will be a thing of the past! Did you get your snail mail package? (1) Ballot, (2) Dinner-Dance flyer, (3) Membership form, and (4) a stamped return envelope. Rules: - Only current Members vote. - Ballots must be postmarked by May 3 or dropped off at the General Meeting (Ecco s). - Write-in candidates are ok. - Count will be an hour before the May 10 Board Meeting. Dinner-Dance guidelines: - RSVP with choice of chicken, salmon, or veggie for the May 20 Dinner-Dance to Lance by May Separate checks for Membership and Dinner-Dance, please! - The President will buy a drink for any Member who brings a Non-Member to the Dinner-Dance. Shep, Ziba, Roberto, Lance, Craig, and Brian have been putting in a lot of effort this year. I hope your attendance at the Dinner-Dance will reflect your gratitude for their efforts.

2 The program will focus on these leaders and a New Board Member s presentation on our recent Week-Long Trips. Come enjoy the best view in town with great fun leaders who are DOING IT for Your Club!! Dues are going up, mostly due to increasing insurance: Single = $45 Couple = $65 Child = $25. During the past few years, we have found that the Club likes a few things: - Insurance for the Club, now at $18/Member - Free pizza at the General Meeting - Discounted Dinner-Dance for new or renewed Members - Complimentary catered Holiday/Christmas Dinner for Members - Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit the Club - 10 Trivia Questions to also to benefit the Club How many more Weekend Trips to Mammoth? Lobby Roberto, if you d like more! Please volunteer yourself or a friend to be the Ski Breeze Newsletter Editor for Your Ski Club!! Or, volunteer to be one of our Web Maters/Mistresses. Free dues for either! Cheers! Your winged bum Prez, Kris We desperately need a Ski Breeze Editor or these reminders will become a thing of the past!

3 Ecco s Pizza 2123 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA (562) Bring friends, coworkers, family members, boarders & skiers. Everyone is welcome!

5 Get Loose with Lance - May Social Article By Lance For April, we had wine tasting at the Wine Crush. The following Members attended, (ed note: they also: participated, and otherwise updated each other on the state of the local area, as they see it): Barbara and Peter Ream, Mike Zulu, Cynthia Carter, Kris Flaig, Craig Gibson, Roberto Tovar, Kathy Adler, Alan Reiss, and myself. I may have missed one other, please excuse me. It sucks getting old. Everyone brought appetizers to share. The evening weather was perfect. On Saturday, May 20 th, we have our Annual Dinner-Dance at Malarkey s. We will have a Hawaiian theme. Ladies get out your best moo moo dress and men wear our best Aloha shirt. An attached flyer with details is in the breeze for your review. Please select your entrée ASAP and send that (choice) to me with your RSVP. In June, we will have another Wine Tasting, probably 5 pm, Saturday, June 17 th at Bistro St. Germaine in Seal Beach. For July and August, we will have our annual barbecues. Watch for flyers in this and upcoming Ski Breezes. I hope everyone is enjoying Spring Skiing as well as other activities. I put my skis away and await next ski season and more winter storms. ALOHA TO EVERYONE!! Lance

6 Craig s Crag By Craig Gibson, Race VP and Membership Chair Racing With all four ULLR races being cancelled due to weather, it was a pleasant surprise to have blue skies and great snow conditions for the Far West Championships. On April 1 and 2, three of our LBSC members stepped up to the starting gate and did quite well. Here are the results: Race 1 Slalom April 1 Racer Class Place Points Strike? Ken Kawahara S4VM 6 1 No Brian Maloney S5VM 1 25 No Roberto Tovar S7VM DNF/DNS 0 No Race 2 GS April 2 Racer Class Place Points Strike? Ken Kawahara S4VM 7 12 No Brian Maloney S5VM 1 25 Yes Roberto Tovar S7VM 1 25 No For details please visit Membership If the Dow can pass the 20,000 mark, there is no reason the LBSC cannot pass the 90 mark. Here are the facts: June 1, 2014 June 1, 2015 June 1, 2016 Today 62 members 71 members 90 members 89 members Can we recruit two more members by June 1? If so, that will put us on a four-year trajectory of continuous membership growth! Craig

7 Gang at the Top photos by Brian, Craig Jean, Gino, Peter relaxing Former President, July, holding court FWSA Champ of Level 5 Darling at the Top Two Steves are better than?

8 Barbara, Roberto, Ron Cheers! Karen & Catherine & fun at Club Dinner Not too tired for a glass or 4 Mostly full of good grub at Club Dinner Steve, about to enter. The Hole Great Goofy Costumes The Hole in the Wall Gang Two Darlings, Alica & Letty

9 Two Champs, Brian & Ken Nice new jacket! Nice, er, um, scary? Ron Tubing at Big White Woolly & Club, only at Mammoth Two Darling Cooks & Two Interested Customers A Wonderful Pairing, Gino & Jean

10 Brian, Jean, Guest, Dennis, Roberto Ready to Eat! Hamming it Up?? Ready to ski on 18 ft of snow! Another Gang at the Top Brian, Tanja, Gino, Luis, Dennis, Ron, Craig Relaxing after Club Dinner

11 2017 April Ski Week Article or Mark s Mark By Shep & Tara, with Mark Malan this month Sitting in my room at the Mammoth Quality Inn, 4/23/17, thinking over that I didn t get to ski today made me truly enjoy the ease of week-long group travel. On this solo trip for 3 days, I got to experience the car dying and being towed 30 miles into town. As luck would have it, the garage is across the hwy from the hotel, so this is not a whining session. I m at Mammoth. This year the club went to Big White in Canada. The trip was a gas as we were with 3 other clubs. The size allowed us to have fine après ski parties, slalom races, and incredible tubing. Group travel motivates skiers to do things outside their norm and meet other skiers. However, Mammoth had better snow. Then, the club went to Bormio, Italy. Six Thousand vertical feet wow! No wonder they are downhill champs they have real steeps. There were other nearby resorts with interchangeable lift tickets and nobody will forget the day trip to San Moritz, Switzerland. Again, Mammoth still had better snow. You never know in advance where the white lumpy rain will land. These week-long travels serve to not only show us alternatives the our own mountains, they are special gifts that let us hang with other skiers ( & some cool riders) and share dream-like memories. The Florence add-on to the ski trip included a day of wine tasting just outside of Siena in Tuscany. While I Live to Ski, I would cash in multiple ski days to have another Italian hillside wine tasting tour day. It is impossible to pick the resort in summer that will be graced with abundant powder six months later. There is talk now of a Banff ski trip, others speak of someone in the LA Council promoting a Three-Valleys trip in France. Stay tuned I ll have more info soon. In early June, as part of the learning curve of becoming the VP of week-long trips I will be attending the FWSA travel symposium in Boise, ID. I want to make sure that the club continues to get great offerings to participate in. Good trips offer a club benefit as well as give us a reason to motivate other winter-lovers to join the Long Beach Ski Club. I am learning from Shep, so that the club continues as a strong provider for its members. In another lifetime three decades ago (ed note: Mark must have started that job as a teenager!), I was a tour operator of ski trips, so the combination of my prior experience and the superior tutelage of today s market, supplied by Shep, lends me to believe that the Long Beach Ski Club will have an awesome destination travel season. Stay Tuned in June for a Travel Update, Mark Malan Hope to see all of you on May 3rd at the LBSC General Meeting at Ecco s for 7:00 PM. Shep & Tara

12 Photos by Mark Malan SKI BREEZE MAY 2017 VOLUME 78, ISSUE 12 Top of the Mountain at Mid-Week Building at top of the Mountain at Mid-Week

13 Mammoth Weekend Ski Trip Report By Roberto Tovar Well this weekend is an off the book trip to Mammoth. I am looking forward to another weekend of skiing. Who knows how long this season is going to last! The snow level at the Main Lodge is still up to the second floor balcony. If more requests are made, maybe we can go again! Some members have already hung up their skis, so it may be time for some spring and summer fun. May 5 7 La Habra Citrus Fair 321 E. La Habra Blvd, between Cypress and Euclid Streets, La Habra citrusfair.com May OC Greek Festival, Anaheim St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church ocgreekfest.com May 20 Best Taste of Santa Ana Third and Sycamore Streets, Santa Ana assistkids.org May 21 Museum of the Arroyo Day In the Arroyo Seco, along the 110 Fwy, Los Angeles Museumsofthearroyo.com These events are not official club events, but enjoy anyway. Roberto

14 Favorite Cuisines in Mammoth FINAL Repeat!! By Roberto Tovar RESTAURANT WHAT KNOWN FOR? LOCATION Mogul Steakhouse The best steakhouse in Mammoth Lakes! On a side street off of Old Mammoth Road C J's Grill The chef/owner comes up with On Old Mammoth Road interesting variations of old favorite dishes. Campo's A nice take on modern Italian cooking. In the Mammoth Village Berger's Simple, good comfort food. On Minaret Road, across from the Village Toomey's An interesting take on comfort food, bison meatloaf, anyone? On Minaret Road, down from the Village. Roberto's A good Mexican taco/burrito joint, but On Old Mammoth Road be prepared for noise. Further afield are: Tamarack Lodge Convict Lake Inn Tom's Place Cafe I've never been, but have had great reports from friends who have. Elegant dining, the best wine service in the Mammoth area. Under new owners. If a storm chases you out of Mammoth, this is a good place for a good country breakfast. Up above town, in the Lakes Basin On Convict Lake, down 395, across from the airport. Down 395, in the village of Tom's Place The hands down best restaurant in Mammoth, according to an overheard conversation on the town shuttle, was opened by the former chef of Tamarack Lodge. It is located on the second floor, above the bowling alley. Try it and give me a report! All of the restaurants in Mammoth Lakes can be reached on the evening Red line bus, which runs between the Snowcreek Athletic Club and Mammoth village. See application on our website (LongBeachSkiClub.org) & let me know which trips you are interested in joining! Enjoy and see you on the slopes. Roberto rtovar562@verizon.net

15 LONG BEACH SKI CLUB Extended Season MAMMOTH WEEKEND TRIP APPLICATION NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE ZIP CODE PHONE Please complete a separate application for each trip. Please check the date of trip you wish to attend: Member Non-Member May?? -??, 2017 three day weekend Thurs-Sun $ $ June?? -??, 2017 three day weekend Thurs-Sun $ $ July?? -??, 2017 three day weekend Thurs-Sun $ $ * indicates trips where FWSA races occur Make payment to Long Beach Ski Club Do you need lift tickets YES NO Are you willing to be a car pool driver? YES NO How many people (include yourself) can you accommodate with ski/board gear? What time do you prefer to leave town? Three day weekend trips leave on Thursday. All trips return Sunday. All trips are car pool drive-ups. Each individual is responsible for purchasing/providing for their own lift ticket. The prices listed above apply to current Long Beach Ski Club members and their guest. Premium for a Non-Member is applied to membership, and Non-Member must complete a Membership Application to be eligible to stay in the Club Condo. Prices subject to change without notice. Waiver and Release of Liability (attached) must be signed and returned with this signup sheet. Signature Date TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY If it necessary for you to cancel your trip for any reason, the following refund policy will apply: 1. No refund will be issued if the Long Beach Ski Club will suffer financial loss. 2. A refund will be issued if all spaces on the trip have been sold and your cancelled space has been filled and paid for in full. 3. If a refund is issued, penalties imposed will be deducted from the refund. 4. Refund will be issued ASAP. CONTACT: Roberto Tovar, VP of Weekend Trips Roberto.tovar@alumni.usc.edu SIGN UP: At any club meeting, event OR Mail payment & application to: Roberto Tovar 1339 Park Ave., Long Beach CA For this and other club information visit our website at:

16 Long Beach Ski Club Inc. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with Winter Sports Activities, including travel to and from winter designations. I fully understand that these risks can lead to severe injury and even loss of life. I further understand that: 1.Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant including the potential for broken bones, severe injuries to the head, neck, and back or other bodily injuries that my result in permanent disability and death. 2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction or misuse of my own or others equipment. 3. I AGREE THAT I WILL WEAR APPROVED PROTECTIVE GEAR AS DECREED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPORT I AM PARTICIPATING IN. However, protective gear cannot guarantee the participant s safety. I further agree that no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to the wearer s face, neck or spinal cord. Failure to wear a helmet may result in denial of any claim(s) against the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. and its insurance provider. 4. Variation and/or steepness of terrain, variation or changes in surfaces including but not limited to snow surfaces, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, trees, fences, posts, trees, light poles, signs, buildings, roads, walkways, ramps, rails, stairs, pyramids, manual pads, bowls, half-pipes, jumps, padded and non-padded barriers, other persons, and other natural and man-made hazards. 5. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide decision making including misjudging terrain, weather, riding surfaces or other obstacles. 6. Exposure to the elements and temperature extremes may result if frost nip, frost bite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration. 7. Dangers associated with exposure to natural elements include but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lighting, severe and or varied wind, temperature and other weather conditions. I understand the description of these risks is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death. Nevertheless, I wish to proceed and I freely accept and expressly assume all risk, dangers and hazards that may arise from such activities which could result in personal injury, loss of life and property damage to me. In consideration of being allowed to participate in Long Beach Ski Club activities, I hereby agree as follows: 8. To waive and release any and all claims based upon negligence, active or passive with the exception of intentional, wanton or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against Long Beach Ski Club Inc., their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. or otherwise.

17 Long Beach Ski Club Inc. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT 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 I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT. Signature of Participant Date Signature of Parent or Guardian If Participant Is a Minor, and by their signature they, on my behalf release all claims that both they and I have. Date

18 MAY BIRTHDAYS! Gino Popoggia 5/3 Yvonne Place 5/5 Kathy Richardson 5/6 Rosiemarie Cruz 5/21 Barbie Spatz 5/21 Jeanne-Marie Sinnot 5/24 Mike Zullo 5/25

19 CLASSIFIED ADS YOUR AD HERE Are there some things you want to Buy, Sell, Trade, or Give Away? Golf Clubs, Bicycles, Camera, TV, Electronics, Furniture, Etc.? Cleaning out the Garage? Remodeling the House? Have a Property or a Timeshare to rent out? Having a Garage Sale? Selling a Car? HAVE IT POSTED HERE ONLY $1 A LINE & PICTURES ARE FREE HAVE YOUR AD IN BY THE 18 th OF THE MONTH TO GET IT IN THE NEXT MONTH'S SKI BREEZE Send your Personal Classified Ad & check made out to LBSC to: Ziba Gibson, Treasurer Long Beach Ski Club PO Box Long Beach, CA 90815

20 MAY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY General Meeting Ecco's Pizza 7 PM Board Meeting 4644 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos 7pm Big White 20 Mothers Day SKIING WEEKEND? SKIING WEEKEND? LBSC Annual Dinner Dance SKIING WEEKEND? SKIING WEEKEND? Memorial Day

21 JUNE 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY General Meeting Ecco's Pizza 7 PM Board Meeting 4644 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos 7pm Fathers Day First Day of Summer SKIING WEEKEND? Wine Tasting Bistro St. Germaine Seal Beach SKIING WEEKEND? SKIING WEEKEND?

SKI BREEZE. Kris Kolumn

SKI BREEZE. Kris Kolumn SKI BREEZE www.longbeachskiclub.org February 2017 Volume 78, Issue 9 Kris Kolumn Welcome to Ski Season 2016-17!! EPIC Mammoth: 350 so far this season 246 in January, 170 300 base depth More snow on the