T HE OLD GOAT. Gatsby s Sports Pub 427 East Rand Road - Arlington Heights, (847) IBEX NEW YEARS TRIP: LAKE TAHOE RECAP

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1 The Ibex Ski And Snowboard Club T HE OLD GOAT Ibex Ski Club Web Site Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month Gatsby s Sports Pub 427 East Rand Road - Arlington Heights, (847) IBEX NEW YEARS TRIP: LAKE TAHOE RECAP February 2014 Lake Tahoe Recap 1 Lake Tahoe Recap 2 Lake Tahoe Recap 3 Interaken 4 Interlaken 5 Interlaken 6 Interlaken 7 Granite Peak 8 9 News from the Summit 10 Activities Membership Calendar Da Back Page Membership Form Most of our group left O Hare for Sacramento Thursday the day after Christmas. Two of our group were driving up from Fremont, Caroline and Greg, while Stu was flying out the next day to join us. After an uneventful flight, and as we waited for our luggage to arrive, we noticed that the columns supporting the ceiling were surrounded by old forms of lost luggage. Old golf club bags, suitcases and musical instrument cases went up 30 feet. Very interesting touch! We boarded the bus and took off down the mountains through the very winding roads to South Lake Tahoe. After a brief stop for food and booze at a local grocery store we drove on in to town. Vail resorts kindly had Michele stop by at our wine and cheese party to answer any questions and discuss activities available around the Lake Tahoe area. Michele offered to conduct a mountain tour the next morning all around the Heavenly Resort. Most of the group took her up on her offer and at around 9:30ish, we took the gondola up the mountain to Tamarac area. From there we whooshed around all over the various groomed runs such as Comet and Dipper. Though the snow was in good shape, there had not been much show fall prior to two weeks ago when they experienced two feet. Friday was around 48 degrees up and around the mountain, so though we could not ski the bowls or black runs, the view of the lake was fantastic. Everyone stopped and took pictures and the mountain photographers kindly took some pics of our group with Lake Tahoe in the background. That night a few of the European contingent went out to dinner with some old members of Ibex, Cliff and Loretta Lowe. As Loretta was busy giving ski lessons all day and Cliff was working we would be unable to ski with our local Ibex friends. So they offered to take our group in two of their cars over to a very nice Italian restaurant that Friday night. Saturday was the bus trip to the North Star Resort. Here Jean Bagel offered ski lessons to Sarah, Jane and Caroline, while Ed Fee shadowed as a ski instructor trainee. Sarah took the opportunity to conduct a little shopping and found a nice North Star hat she was proudly wearing most of the afternoon. Après Ski was at the Chocolate Bar. Famous for their martini s and various chocolate desserts. After four or five drinks it was time to take the bus back to South Lake Tahoe.

2 Page 2 Tahoe Recap (cont d) On Sunday it was back to Heavenly early in the morning. While Bill West and I were screaming around the blue groomers, some of the others were exploring other parts of the mountain. Still pretty warm out, which made for great views of the Lake. That night we held our group dinner at a local Brewery and after a few too many martinis, your author teetered off back to the hotel led by his wife. The rest of the group headed out for the casinos; Cabo Wabo and the Hard Rock. Monday was our Bus to Kirkwood for the day. Some idiot spread a rumor that Kirkwood didn t have good snow. I like that person, because we had Kirkwood almost to ourselves all morning! Hardly anyone was on the mountain! The first thing was saw was an actual black run that extended from the base all the way up to the top. I was jonesing for a steep, fast run and this was it! Half the group wanted to take it easier and choose a blue run, while the rest of us immediately took the lift up to the peak before it got skied off. As usual it was warm and sunny out. So at the top our little black run, the group stopped to take pictures of each other and the mountain view before we jumped down the steep trail. There is where we had a little incident. While, myself, Russell, Peter, George, Greg and others were milling about taking pictures and tightening up our boots; a ski instructor and her student also came up the lift and stopped to take in the view. As we were getting ready to jump down the run, the instructor yelled out, Anyone lose anything? Since no one thought so, we just kept on doing our thing. Then she exclaimed, Anyone lose a wallet? Well that stopped everyone dead in their tracks. Now there were fifteen to twenty people all patting down their ski jackets and ski pants looking for their wallets! Peter then said, Um, I think I lost mine She asked What is your name? Peter he said sheepishly. I guess I shouldn t put my camera in the same pocket as my wallet! he added. Disaster was averted by the keen eyes of a North Star ski instructor! Later for lunch six of us eat outside while basking in the sunlight. Jane, Russell, Caroline and Greg met up with friends and reminisced. At the end of the day we had various Martini s and beers. I ordered what I thought sounded like a delicious Martini, but was unfortunate quite nasty tasting. Fortunately, the waiter asked what I thought of the new recipe and when I told him I didn t care for it, he quickly brought over a better concoction. Then as the bartender was in the mood to experiment, he brought over still another recipe! Now quite liquored up between multiple beers and martinis, our group had to go out and catch our bus back to our hotel. From our vantage point, we could see the bus parked a half mile down the road. Being the ever diligent trip leader, and quite bombed by this point, I offered to walk down to the bus and have him drive back over to our group. Between Paula s Margarita s, Jeff s Beers and various nuts and snack items our trip back to South Lake Tahoe was a very nice ride. George was able to show off his artistic side by taking sun set pictures out our bus windows that looked like modern art. Though, at that point, most of us were just saying ooh and ahh at every picture. Critical review may show that those pictures might not be the masterpieces we thought they were on the bus Tuesday was our last day skiing. We got up early and shot out to get in as many runs as possible before the mass crowds showed up and slowed down the lift lines. It was another perfect day, sunny and in the upper 40 s. That night was New Year s Eve and preparations were being set up for the night s festivities. Some of us had dinner at Jane & Russell s Room where Greg was cooking up his masterpiece. Who knew he was such a chef?! Others went down to take advantage of the wine and cheese party. We all met up just behind the hotel and the Heavenly village where they had set up a stage. Here they had a great upbeat band, ice sculptures and a really lame community college dance act. Or maybe they were local out of work strippers? We never did find out how they got into the show

3 Page 3 Tahoe Recap (cont d) 9:00pm was midnight Eastern Time, and that when the resort did their New Year s celebration. They placed a bunch of bright rotating lights into one of the gondolas and counted down while they slowly brought it down the mountain. Then they fired off twenty minutes of fireworks and finished off with the band singing some rock favorites like Journey s Don t Stop Believing and Bon Jove s Livin on a Prayer The group then went over to the Hard Rock for some more food and drink. There they had some live entertainment. At midnight, most of us went outside to see if there would be anymore fireworks. The village had closed off the main street by all the casinos and resort village. Thousands of people were all outside counting down to midnight. Counting down to nothing, as nothing actually happened, so we all just kissed and hugged and started walking back to our hotel. That s when we noticed all the riot police and heavy duty crowd control gear spread out and located by all the side streets. The Heavenly Resort Village is in between the casinos and our hotel. When we attempted to walk through it to get home, we were stopped by guards everywhere. We had to walk way around the town in order to get back to our hotel. Guess they were worried about gangs of snow boarders?? Someone was sure scared, don t know why. The next day, our bus tried to pick us up in front of our hotel, but some idiot had parked in a no parking area and was blocking the bus. So after discussing if we should break the window and move it, we relented and brought all our luggage up the street to where the bus could park. During our sunny 50 degree days, we heard about the snowy, cold weather Chicago was experiencing. Didn t think much about it, except when we showed up at around 9:00pm New Year s Day. Our first hint that there would be trouble was when I called my cab company to discover when they could pick us up. I was told, Sorry, we should have never given you a confirmation number, we don t have anyone available After much screaming and yelling I hung up. I just figured I could just call another cab company. I was wrong. Two other taxi companies said forgetaboutit. Finally, I called a great friend who picked us up at the airport. Good thing! We saw massive lines outside the cab stand, and those cab drivers didn t like the look of our ski luggage! Many of our group had a very, very long wait in finding a cab that would one, go to the suburbs, and two, transport all the extra ski luggage! Adolf and Christine had to squeeze their luggage and skies into a Prius! Adolf was worried a piece of their belongings was going to fall out into the street before they could make it back home. In summary, New Years in Lake Tahoe was a great time, with great scenic views with great people! Thanks, Ed Fee

4 Page 4 Interlaken, Switzerland Ski Trip with Lisbon, Portugal Extension This trip is Sold Out; Wait List available. 40 lucky Ibex will depart for Interlaken on 2/14: Depart Fri Feb 14, 2014 Chicago LX 9 7:10PM; arrive Zurich 10:55AM (2/15) For those NOT doing the Lisbon extension: Depart Sat Feb 22,2014 Zurich LX 8 12:55PM; arrive Chicago 3:55PM After a farewell to 15 of our ski buddies, 25 of us will depart for Lisbon on 2/22 02/22/2014 depart Zurich LX :35 AM; arrive Lisbon, Portugal 1:30PM 2/25/14 depart Lisbon LX2085 2:25 pm 2:25 PM; arrive Zurich 6:10 PM 2/26/14 20 per dep. Zurich LX 12:55PM; arrive Chicago 3:55PM All flights are on Swiss Air which as part of the Star Alliance, so folks will receive credit on United Airlines. We will be staying at City Hotel Oberland in Interlaken a stylish hotel in the heart of Interlaken, set at the foot of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Our Welcome Reception has been scheduled for 6 pm on 2/15. Outdoor Representatives will be there to answer questions about the ski area, ski rentals, siteseeing options, etc. The 1 st of our 4 dinners at the hotel will follow the Welcome Reception. There are several restaurents in the hotel and Ibex will be given vouchers and will be able to choose where they would like to dine (except for Friday which is our group Farewell Dinner). Our Welcome Reception has been scheduled for 6 pm on 2/15. Outdoor Representatives will be there to answer questions about the ski area, ski rentals, siteseeing options, etc. The 1 st of our 4 dinners at the hotel will follow the Welcome Reception. There are several restaurents in the hotel and Ibex will be given vouchers and will be able to choose where they would like to dine (except for Friday which is our group Farewell Dinner). Most of us have opted for the 3 of 7 day lift ticket which provides us with great flexibility.

5 Page 5 Interlaken, Switzerland Ski Trip with Lisbon, Portugal Extension Sunday 2/16 planned ski day. Ski area Wengen (may change based upon information provided by Outdoor Representatives during the Welcome Reception) which boasts a charming traditional traffic-free Alpine village, a must-do for skiers and non-skiers alike, complete with stunning views and extensive intermediate terrain. This is a good place to get your your ski legs back or perhaps take a lesson as Wengen has beginner slopes in heart of village. Given the charm of the village, the friendliness of the locals and the drama of the scenery, it's easy to see why people love Wengen. The new station of the Männlichen cable car has been built in the heart of the village; the Männlichen area was an Ibex favorite on the previous trip to Interlaken. Sunday will be our 2 nd included Dinner 7 pm - Ristorante Mercato (Italian) or your preference. Monday 2/17 planned ski day. Ski area - Mürren (may change based upon information provided by Outdoor Representatives during the Welcome Reception). Mürren is a charming village and tends to be a favorite where you can enjoy tremendous views from Mürren across the deep valley to the rock faces and glaciers of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau: simply breathtaking. And then there's the Schilthorn run, which draws folks back like a magnet. Just follow the Flying Tomato a.k.a. Ed Fee down the Schilthorn (that s what I plan to do!) and pose for awesome pix at the top of the run. Monday dinner is the optional sledging Night Sledding with Cheese Fondue with 26 participants; pick up at the hotel at 6:15 pm. Dinner on your own for those not participating in the sledging. Tuesday, 2/18 planned ski day. Kleine Scheidegg Ski Area (may change based upon information provided by Outdoor representatives during the Welcome Reception). This superb ski area is situated between Wengen & Grindelwald and is reached by the frequent sports trains from the two villages in 25 minutes. Once up at Kleine Scheidegg you will find a number of restaurants and snow bars dotted all over the slopes. A number of ski runs fan out in different directions from Kleine Scheidegg, well suited to the beginner or intermediate skier, or you can take the four seater express chair lift up to the Lauberhorn at 2,472m from where there is an exciting choice of runs back down to Kleine Scheidegg or you can take the alternative run down to Wixi where a chair lift will bring you back up to the Lauberhorn. wurst at one of the snow bars (just follow your trip leader to check out the snow bars!).

6 Page 6 Interlaken, Switzerland Ski Trip with Lisbon, Portugal Extension A 5km run from Kleine Scheidegg brings you down to the restaurant at Brandegg (where the apple fritters are not to be missed!). This is a pleasant, easy run ideal for beginners. From here the ski run continues on down to Grund for the train back to Scheidegg or the gondolas up to the Männlichen (or you can return to Grindelwald if it's the end of the day). From Kleine Scheidegg you can ski back to Wengen, usually with a 'pit stop' en-route at Mary's Cafe or Allmend. Tuesday will be our 3 rd included dinner your preference of hotel retaurants. Wednesday, 2/19 planned side trip to Berne. We will have a leisurely breakfast at our hotel (read not at the BCOD) and depart 9 am and spend the day in Bern siteseeing, have dinner as a group then depart 7:30 pm for our hotel. Berne is how everyone pictures charming Switzerland in their mind. Berne is the capital of Switzerland, a diverse and beautiful city! Berne is a medieval city founded in 1191, on and around the River Aare. Berne has quite a few attractions and historic sites, as well as an active cultural life. It is here that Albert Einstein worked, the Toblerone chocolate bar is made, and Emmental cheese, known as Swiss Cheese, reached out to the world. With its stately sandstone buildings, historical towers and 11 magnificent fountains, Berne is one the most impressive examples of medieval town architecture in Europe. Over the centuries, the townscape has been preserved virtually intact, and in 1983 the UNESCO inscribed Berne as a World Heritage Site. The noble dome of the House of Parliament presides above the city, just a few steps from the main station, and also from the Aare River, the Prison Tower and all the other places of interest in Berne. On most days, the doors of the House of Parliament are open to the public with visitors permitted to watch the live proceedings of the parliament. The city of Berne was built with local sandstone in Gothic style with gables, bay windows, and more arcades than any of the city in Europe. Berne claims Switzerland's highest Gothic cathedral, the Münster-Cathedral, and the Heiliggeist-Kirche, a prime example of 18th century Protestant church architecture. Throughout the city are towers, arcades, and lots of old fountains. The Münster-Terrasse, a square in front of the Cathedral, has been a famous meeting place over the centuries. The fantastic Clock Tower has puppets that pop out before the hour and perform a little skit. The Center Paul Klee exhibits the largest collection in the world of one of the greatest 20th century artists. The Swiss Alpine Museum displays a history of the Swiss Alps. Einstein House The physicist Albert Einstein retained close ties with Berne throughout his life ( ). In 1977 the Albert Einstein Society was able to rent Einstein's former flat on the second floor of Kramgasse 49, restore the original furnishings, and to open the site to the public as a tribute to the scientific achievements of this great scientist. Museum of Fine Arts Berne The Collection of the Berne Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most distinguished in Switzerland. It contains outstanding works spanning eight centuries and includes a total of 3'000 paintings and sculptures as well as approximately 55'000 drawings, prints, photographs, videos and films. Thursday 2/20 planned ski day - Jungfraujoch Top of Europe (may change based upon information provided by Outdoor representatives during the Welcome Reception). Jungfraujoch is beautiful with the majestic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits, together with close-up views of the longest glacial flow. The Jungfrau railway travels from the heart of the mountains to Europe s highest lying mountain station at 3454 meter altitude. This is only a possibility if weather is good.

7 Page 7 Interlaken, Switzerland Ski Trip with Lisbon, Portugal Extension From Kliene Scheidegg, the cog-wheel railway travels year-round through the tunnel and over the steep climb up to the Jungfraujoch. Two stops in the tunnel permit spectacular views of the Eiger north wall and surrounding glacier world. * Standing amidst the snow-capped mountain world, views extend from the Aletsch Glacier to the Jungfrau - and a 45-minute snow hike through the thin air direction Mönchsjoch is pefectly feasible form here. * Additional wothwhile sights include the ice scupltures on the inside of the glacier, adventurous "Sphinx" round tour, as well as the ultra-scenic "Top of Europe" glacier restaurant. hoose to upgrade your ski pass to include the Jungraujoch or buy a 1-day pass for this option.. Dinner on your own. Friday 2/21 on your own. Take advantage of your favorite ski area or elect to investigate a possible side trip to Thun which is one of the most original towns in Switzerland. It occupies an admirable site within view of the Bernese Alps. With its picturesque castle and quaint medieval center Thun (pronounced toon) is well worth a visit; there is a walking path along the lake. Thun is also known as a pottery making center for centuries - some of the finest pieces come from the period between 1880 and Thuner Majolika is a very distincive slip-decorated earthenware, often using bright colors against a rich deep brown background. Popular motifs include alpine scenes, edelweiss and the so called "Chrutmuster" sometimes described as the owl and sometimes as the peacock's eyel pattern (see vase Beautiful views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and, closer at hand, the giant pyramidal Niesen (2362m) and flat-topped Stockhorn (2190m) are a gentle prelude to the Alpine vistas further south. For those that plan to ski suggesting the Männlichen Ski Area. This popular ski area is set at 2,230m and is reached by a cable car in just a few minutes from the centre of Wengen. Wide open slopes above the tree line with a choice of either easy runs or some steeper slopes with moguls. From the bottom of these runs two fast chair lifts bring you back up to the Männlichen or you can continue on the 8km run all the way down to Grindelwald Grund. From the Männlichen a series of exhilarating runs and chair lifts bring you across to the Kleine Scheidegg ski area. Friday will be our 4 th included dinner Farewell 7 pm at the Chalet Restaurant. Saturday 2/22 depart for Chicago or Lisbon! Lisbon planning in process! Pam Chiechi Trip Leader

8 Page 8 Ibex Granite Peak Trip 2014 March 7-9 We re excited and ready to go to Granite Peak!! Sign Up and payments need to be made 2/5/14. Extra rooms will be released 2/7/14. So decide now!! Skiing hours: Fri-Sat hrs. 9am-9pm Sun. 9am-4pm Scheduled events on Saturday are: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 12-3pm Friday night welcome party pool side, Wine and Cheese party Saturday night pool side Live Music 2-10pm 6:30pm Trip Includes: Fri and Sat night stay at Best Western, Wausau, WI All-day lift tickets good from 9am for Saturday & Sunday. Free Ibex ski and snowboard lessons on Saturday 2 Breakfast provided at the Best Western Transportation: On your own Approx. 4 hours from Wi State Line. Pricing: 20 rooms reserved with a signup for 7 rooms, 40 spots Adults: $210.00, Teens age 13+: $ (w/2 adults in room) Children age 6-12: $65.00 (w/2 adults in room), Children age 5 & under free (w/2 adults in room) Single Supplement (one adult in room) +$ Restaurants to Discover: Wausau Mine Company: Visit Wausau s most unique atmosphere at the brand new Wausau Mine Company. The new building opened in November of 2008 and is a must see! The interior looks like an underground cave. Featuring a full bar and lounge, serving pizzas, steaks, sandwiches, pasta and our famous Italian Fries. Serving daily from 11am-10pm 4 miles from Granite Peak , 904 Stewart Avenue Nueske's At Gulliver's Landing: A family run restaurant and bar located in Wausau. Nueske's looks out over Lake Wausau. Exit 190 Located 1 mile off of Hwy. 51. Friday: 11am - 10pm Sat. 4:pm Close Sun. 11am - 9 pm. Friday Fish Fry, Fresh Steaks, Sat. Prime Rib, Sunday Brunch.. Bring your friends, family and most importantly you! Join us at the Best Western Lodge this March. Hope to see you all there! Your Trip Leaders Karen & Ed Bendickson

9 Page 9 Ibex Spring-Breck 2014, CO Hey Ibex Skiers and Riders, the time to act is NOW to sign up for. After the Jan 15 th meeting the club will need to cut back spots, and after that time, it will be hit or miss to get on the trip (and likely be more expensive). We have over 30 enthusiastic spring skiers on this trip and we have room for a few more, but you need to act now. This trip is sure to be another epic Ibex Spring Ski trip to Colorado. Breck is opening its new Peak 6 terrain this coming ski season, including yet another high speed 6 pack lift, and a 4 person lift. This will increase the skiable acreage by 23%, adding another 543 acres to the varied terrain that offers. We will be staying in the luxurious Village at Condos. This property gives us access to the peak 9 high-speed 6 pack lift right out our back door, and access to historic main street out our front door. The property has no less than 8 hot tubs and a beautiful indoor/outdoor heated pool. There is a spa and fitness facility on site as well. We have a 5/6 day lift ticket and the ability to add a 6th day for only $60. This lift ticket gives us the option of skiing, Keystone, Vail and A-Basin, we will certainly be planning visits to these other mountains during the week. is an awesome and historic Colorado ski town with 76 restaurants and bars, over 200 shops and boutiques and 5 liquors 5tores to find your favorite adult vacation beverages. It also boasts a historic district with 250 structures. is an outdoor play ground with activities such as Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Snowmobile tours, Sleigh Rides, even Zip-Lining, and there are theaters for plays and movies. We have a great flight schedule to get us out to listed here: Saturday March 22, 2014 Leave O Hare: 9:00am United #245 Arrive Denver: 10:35am Coach Bus Transfer to (with Stop at supermarket) Saturday March 29, 2014 Coach Bus Transfer to Denver (NOT at the crack of dawn!) Leave Denver: 3:25pm United #830 Arrive O Hare: 6:44pm This is going to be a great trip starting with our Wine and Cheese arrival party and continuing for 7 days of spring skiing in Colorado. We will plan lunch meeting locations, some casual group dinners, and we will even try to visit a few of those76 bars on a Friday evening pub crawl to celebrate the end of the ski week. Don t forget March is the actually the Snowiest month in Colorado. We will likely see warm spring skiing days and almost certainly a few snowy days that will provide a variety of conditions for the great snow riding terrain offers. With a base at 9000, and a peak at nearly 13,000, snow conditions are always fantastic in March at Breck. Don t forget the Ibex Ski School will be offering lessons to help you get the most out of your ski days. It is going a great time with great people, don t miss out, let us know right away if you are interested..remember spots will be cut back after the January 15 th meeting. Any questions, please let us know! Your Spring-Breck trip leaders, Lou & Lucy DiFrancisco Skierdude1@aol.com

10 Page 10 News from the Summit! Trips are going great! Trip leaders have done a fantastic job. Time to send pictures for the year end slide show! Submit up to 10 of your favorite pictures from each trip. Edited videos also welcome, 2 minute time limit! pictures to jeanbagel@comcast.net or bring a flash drive to a meeting. Let me know you are bringing the pictures and I will be sure to bring my computer to download them on the spot. Jean MK, short and sweet this month. You should have gotten articles from Lou, Karen, Ed Fee, Pam. If you have not received them give them a reminder. Whistler is great. Warm sunny day yesterday. Snow was good. Stay warm. Jean Ski & Snowboard Trips 2014 Interlaken, Switzerland: Fri 14-Feb-2014 to Sat, 22-Feb-2014, $ nights, daily breakfast, 4 dinners, 6 possible ski days. waitlist available. Lisbon, Portugal extension. Sat 22-Feb-2014 to Wed 26-Feb-2014, $557. Waitlist 3 night Lisbon extension at 4*Mundial followed by 1 night at the 4*Hotel Moevenpick at Zurich : Sat, 22-Mar-2014 to Sat, 29-Mar-2014, $1305. Only a few spots available! 7 nights, 5 day lift incl., (6 possible ski)(lift tix are interchangeable w/ other Vail resorts) Midwest Trip Granite Peak, March 7-9, 2014 Price Adults: $210.00(*w / 2 adults in room) Teens age 13+: $108.00*, Children age 6-12: $65.00*, Children age 5 & under free*, Single Supplement (one adult in room) +$102.00, Drive up trip includes 2 day lift, 2 night s lodging, free Ibex Ski lessons, Friday night welcome party & Saturday night reception included. Discounts available on equipment rental. Sign up Now!! Get your best chili recipes and crock pots ready because this year s Ibex Chili Cook-off will be on Saturday, March 15, 2014 starting at 7:00 PM. As usual, the event will be held T Joe Davis house in Schaumburg. We will need 8 10 cooks if possible to provide a good selection of chilis for judging. Please sign up or let Joe Davis know that you are bringing a chili to the cook-off or that you will act as a judge. The cost to those who bring a chili is free, $5.00 for those who bring a dessert to share and $10.00 for just tasting. Please see Joe Davis at the February and March meetings to sign up or if you need directions. You can also call or joemsgt@gmail.com. The price includes wine, soda munchies and of course, great chili!

11 Page 11 Ibex Activities: Year-Round Fun! Join your Ibex friends at any or all of the upcoming events. and share your ideas! ACTIVITY CALENDAR TGIF D vine Wine Palatine Friday, February 28 6:00 How do YOU measure FUN?! Chili Cook Off Saturday, March Banquet Chevy Chase Saturday, April 26 BEX SKATE NIGHT RECAP The Ibex second annual skate night went off without a hitch. The weather was a balmy 36 degrees. Perfect for outdoor skating. The music and color changing lights set the tone for an enjoyable two hours of ice time. The hot chocolate and schnapps was consumed with gusto. The homemade chocolate cookies were spectacular. Mark had to pitch hit with the baking. He did a superb job on his rookie cookies and his efforts were appreciated by all. Dinner at the Park Tavern was festive. Ibexers nibbled on plates of steaming hot food. They washed it down with their favorite libations. Conversations were flowing. Everyone that came had a great time. Until next year SAVE THE DATE 2014 IBEX YEAR END BANQUET This year s banquet will be held on Saturday, April 26 at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling. Details will follow in future newsletters. TGIF : THANK GOODNESS IBEX FRIDAY Join us at for a complimentary wine tasting at D Vine Wine, 742 E. Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL Friday, February 28, 6:00 8:00 PM RSVP to Mary Kay: mkswanlund@sbcglobal.net CHEERS! Thank You!! Myra for leading the January ice skating event!!

12 Page 12 Membership Matters Thanks to all of you that have paid your membership dues. Our club membership numbers have increased from last year. Membership gives you the newsletter once a month and the ability to sign up for ski trips. A membership form can be found on the last page of this newsletter. Bring the completed form to a club meeting, or mail the form in with your check to: Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club P. O. Box 1542 Palatine, IL If you like, you can sign up using paypal from the website. I hope to see you on the slopes! Joe Kelley, Membership Chair Welcome new members, Mark and Heather Harris!! Thanks to returning members who have recently renewed their membership!

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14 Page 14 Da Back Page EXECUTIVE BOARD Address Change? Let us know by mailing your new address to: Ibex Ski & Snowboard Club P.O. Box 1542 Palatine, IL or via E Mail at: IbexMembership2012@SkiIbex.com Name: Street: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month Gatsby s Sports Pub MEMBERSHIP RATES Single $25.00 Couple/Family $45.00 Thanks to our sponsor and fellow Ibex member, Brent Bauer! Let s show our support for Allied Air Conditioning and Heating Corp. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Marilyn Yoon Suzanne Nagel Jane Bugden Mark Harris Sue Weides Horacio Baggio Debbie Dukes Jeff Smith Ed Masopust Craig Lorenz Pat Calabrese Glen Chiechi 02-29

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