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1 December 2010 Inside: President s Message... 2 Activities... 3 Racing News... 4 Recap Rail to Bike... 4 Nordic News... 5 October Birthdays... 5 One Day Trip Schedule... 6 Holiday Valley I Flyer... 7 Holimont Flyer... 8 Laurel Hills Ski Weekend... 9 Holiday Valley II Flyer Seven Springs Flyer Vail Trip Flyer Snowmass Trip Flyer Snowbasin/Powder Mtn Flyer Week Long Trip Agreement Membership Application... 16

2 December Website: message Happy holidays to one and P resident's all! The snow has begun falling, and with western bases up to 45 in places, many ski areas already open! You can get excited now about all of our great upcoming trips there is still a chance to get on some of our western trips, and the day trips are all open. We have two great one day trips in January Holiday Valley 1 and Holimont and the flyers are out and 2 reservations are being made. We also have some fantastic opportunities for Nordic skiing right here in our own back yard don t wait to get out on the snow! Our Queen Sue represented us very well last month at the Ski Queen pageant that was held at the Kissing Bridge Halloween party. Unfortunately, she was not crowned CMSC Queen or court but she is still our NASA Ski Queen!! As is tradition, we will have our White Elephant exchange at our December meeting December 7th so be sure to bring a gift to trade! We have had some great, fun, hilarious, and wacky gifts in the past so wrap something up that you no longer want and bring it to the meeting.. I am looking forward to a fun holiday party. Happy Holidays, Stacey A Lewis Ski Club thanks to November meeting speaker Greg Maguire of Little Mountain Ltd. Greg gave insight into what is new for the up coming ski and boarding season. He also told us what to check and how to best prepare our equipment to make sure it is ready to go this winter. The tip to wear your ski boots before hitting the slopes to get them formed once again to your feet is a good one. You can find Greg at Little Mountain Limited, 7230 Mentor Ave., Mentor Oh (440) Info@littlemountainltd.com Another Lewis Ski Club thanks to Bob Laws of the NASA Fitness Center, our second speaker of the night. Bob s seasonal talk reinforces what we all know, To maximize your fun on the slopes get your most important piece of equipment in shape, which is you. His talk gave some valuable tips on how to get into and stay in a preseason workout routine so that your first turn of the season will be just as good as the last. Officers of Lewis Ski Club SKI CLUB OFFICERS COMMITTEE CHAIRS President: Stacey Bagg (staceybagg@gmail.com) CMSC Rep: Ray Neumann Alpine V.P.: Paul Senick (paul.f.senick@nasa.gov) Refreshment: Vacant Nordic V.P.: Allen Porter (allengporter1@yahoo.com) Sunshine: Vacant Activity V.P.: Therese Telzrow ( ) Social: Vacant Recorder: Barb Knipple dancerb@wowway.com Racing: Lisa Lambert ( ) Publicity Director: Eric. McFarland (mcflnd@cox.net) Membership: Lisa Ferenc ( ) Treasurer: Janet Dubas ( ) Web Curator: Linda Elonen-Wright ( ) Alternate Web Curator: Lisa Lambert (Lisa.Lambert@nasa.gov) Trip: Tom Vannuyen (thomas.vannuyen-1@nasa.gov) TRUSTEES: Lori Manthey (Lori.A.Manthey@nasa.gov), Mark Hyatt ( ), & Annie Easley ( ), 2

3 Website: December NASA Lewis Ski Club Activities Winter Activities White Elephant Exchange at December Club Meeting: At our general meeting in December, the club will hold our somewhat annual white elephant exchange. All you have to do to participate is bring a very nicely wrapped white elephant to the club meeting. The white elephants examples from previous years ranged from a goofy ski hat, to a beautiful framed picture of a pile of skis to some lovely etched glass wine glasses, to a silly Christmas bear to a Chia pet, to WHATEVER! So, you bring your gift; check in and get your number and place the gift on the table. Your number will determine the order in which you get to go and select another gift from the table during the exchange. You open it, and then you get one chance to go and select/steal from the previous openers! It has been a lot of fun in previous years - watching the current selectee steal away a treasure from the earlier openers! The first selectee gets final pickings! Please join in on the fun this year. Find that white elephant and wrap it up pretty and come on down! 12/9: CMSC Night at Cleveland Indians Snow Days at Progressive Field on Thursday evening, Dec 9th. This event is for all members, families, and friends of the CMSC. The Indians are offering a special discounted rate of $23/person which will include your selected two-hour Snow Tubing session, along with unlimited ice skating and other fun winter activities! Tickets may be purchased online at (passcode: cmsc) or you can download the official flyer at skicleveland.com/events/ /snow%20days-cmsc.pdf and mail it in. Orders must be in by Nov 30th. For more information contact Indians Group Sales Specialist Dan Badders at dbadders@indians.com. Holiday Lights Lolly the Trolley Tour-Tinsel, Tales, and Trees-Dec. 11th Saturday. The best of Trolley Tours and the Holiday Season merge as you experience Lolly's nationally known narrated One Hour City Sightseeing Tour featuring the past, present and future of Cleveland while viewing the available lights. You will see and learn about North Coast Harbor, Public Square, Downtown, the Warehouse District, Gateway and the Playhouse Square Theater District. Then it s off to the Cleveland Play House Festival of Trees stroll indoors among the delightful decorator-designed themed trees and to gather ideas for your holiday house! The public tour is approximately 2 hours long. When available, they will try to include a short stop at the Arcade or Tower City. Adults $18.50 Children ages 6-17 $12.00 (This is a 2-hr. guided tour and not recommended for children under 5.) Contact Barbara Knipple or dancerb@wowway.com Please reserve by Nov. 15th 12/28: CMSC Holiday Party Tuesday 7pm at Panini's, 5530 Brecksville Rd, Independence. See flyer at skicleveland.com/events/ /cmsc 2010 Holiday Party.pdf for details. Therese Telzrow Activities VP (cell) 3

4 December Website: Racing News Get ready for racing in 2011! The weekend race series and Wednesday night race series schedules are both online at The weekend race series schedule is shuffled this year with a new race at Snow Trails added. The season begins with a race weekend at Kissing Bridge consisting of a race clinic on Saturday, January 8th, followed by the first points race of the season on Sunday, January 9th. After a weekend off, the next race weekend is at Holiday Valley on January 22nd-23rd. For new racers, the Geiger s Rookie Racer Challenge is back. On the day you qualify, you are entered to win a Geiger s gift certificate that day. Plus, for each race you participate in during the season, you are given another chance to win the grand prize at the end of the season. You can qualify for the weekend race series at either the qualifier at Boston Mills on Wednesday, January 5th evening or at (almost) any regular race. Contact Lisa Lambert, Race Chair (216) Lisa.M.Lambert@nasa.gov, for details on either race series. ACTIVITY REPORT CUYAHOGA VALLEY RAIL TO BIKE TRAIL The Pumpkin Express was 15 traincars of families and bikers going south of Independence to enjoy the fall colors and last part of autumn sunshine. Dave Evans,Dave s son in-law, Janet Dubas, victoria Wise, Ron Howard, and Allen Porter were on time and on board for the ride south. The train cars were filled with sightseers for the season. One who shared a train seat with us was a Parent CwrU student from Denver. Ironicially, she wasn t a skier, but very much a Cleveland fan from visiting her son at school. We got off the train and started our cycle journey at Indigo Lake and enjoyed a comfortable ride 4 miles on the tow path along side the canal to Peninusla where we stopped for a selection of Winking Lizard appetizers and lagers. Refreshed and refueld we continued 14 more miles to Independence.and the rail terminal parking lot to our cars. It is a pleasant ride at a comfortable cruising pace that allows conversation with light exercise. It was the last chance to appreciate the beauty of autumn and cooler temperatures. Article and photo by Allen Porter 4

5 Website: December Nordic News Many of us have enjoyed the simplicity of skiing on fresh snow without driving or busing for many hours. Nordic, cross country skiing can provide all of you that wonderful winter activity. I am planning a few dates in the Cleveland snow belt that we can get introduced to this simple fun winter sport that is great excecise and conditioning for down hill skiing and life. Sunday 11/28 at 1:00 PM at Pine Lodge Ski Shelter in Chapin Forest Hobart Rd, Willoughby in Lake County Metro Park. Call for details. Cross country equipment is available for rental and instruction is provided. Sunday 12/12 at 1:00 PM at Kendall Lake winter Sport Center, 2 miles east of Akron-Peninsula Rd adjacent to Kendall lake on Truxell Rd. Call for conditions. Rental and instruction is also available. We will be able to cross country ski at Laurel Hills Pa. in January from 1/ Sign up for this week end. Nordic VP Allen Porter, allengporter1@yahoo.com Happy Birthday to: Cheryl Alden Stephanie Chernesky Benjamin Darrah Luise Easton Hillary Feather Alex Ferenc Emily Ferenc Kyle Ferenc Bruce Frankenfield David Gross Jerry Hill 5 Charlie Hyatt Bernadette Kan William Kan Michael Krinov Heather Manthey Christina Meitner Kathleen Moran Disha Qanungo Joe Roche Gene Walker Sarah Wentz

6 December Website: Lewis Ski Club One Day Bus Trips Destination Date Trip Leader Contact Holiday Valley I Friday 1/14/11 Tom Palsin W H Holimont Friday 1/28/11 Allison Wood D47135 Holiday Valley II Friday 2/4/11 Lisa Ferenc Seven Springs Friday 2/18/11 Mark Hyatt W H W H Holiday Valley III Friday 3/4/11 Mitch Zimmer Goodbye 2010,...It s been Fun 6

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8 December Website: Don t miss the only trip this year to Holimont Ski Resort! Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 This bus trip is brought to you by Lewis Ski Club, Inc. Price (lift ticket and bus) $64 Bus only: $30 Price includes round-trip transportation from Cleveland to Holimont, NY, and will include a dinner stop in Ellicottville (meal not included) Breakfast snacks and drinks will be provided on the bus. Schedule: 6 a.m. leave NASA DEB Parking lot (North side of Brookpark Road) 6:30 a.m. East side pickup Home Depot parking lot on Wilson Mills Road (just west of the Wilson Mills exit on I-271) Do not park at Denny s! 10 a.m. Arrive at Holimont 4:45 p.m. leave Holimont for Ellicottville 7 p.m. leave Ellicottville 10:30 p.m. East side dropoff 11 p.m. West side dropoff Trip Application (must also sign trip agreement form) Club membership required: New members ($10 single/$15 family) Name: Address: Phone Number with area code: (H) Cell: (in case of updates) In case of emergency, contact name and phone number: Lewis Ski Club member? (Y or N?) If no, add membership fee: Bus Pickup East/ West? (circle one) Total payment: Signature: --Reservations are on a 1 st come, 1 st serve basis with payment in full. (Make checks payable to Lewis Ski Club, Inc.) No refunds will be made for your bus seat unless your spot is filled. --Everyone must sign a trip agreement form that can be found on --Minors under 18 without parents must have a release form signed by an parent or guardian and be accompanied by an adult, also found on web site. Mail trip payment to trip coordinator: Allison Wood Address: Deer Creek Drive, Apt # 207, North Royalton OH, Phone: (216) alleycat727@gmail.com 8

9 Website: December SKI WEEKEND January 21 to 23, 2011 LAUREL HILL LODGE IN LAUREL HILL STATE PARK LOCATED IN SOMERSET COUNTY, PA This modern lodge is the perfect place to spend the weekend enjoying all kinds of winter activities. Besides the option of downhill skiing at Seven Springs or Hidden Valley, there is plenty of cross country skiing and hiking available at those resorts and within the Laurel Hills State Park. In addition, the Laurel Highlands area boasts a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Among Kentuck Knob. See the Laurel Highlands website at for these and other attractions at The lodge holds a maximum of 14. Bedding preferences will be honored on a first come/first serve basis. Cost is only $90 per person ($60 if we get 12 people). This includes a light breakfast both mornings, beverages and snacks, and incidentals such as paper products not included with the lodge. For information on the lodge and what it includes, see the lodge website at: Contact Therese Telzrow at for more information. To sign up, complete the Laurel Hill Trip Application and mail it along with your check payable to Lewis Ski Club and send it to: Therese Telzrow 1203 Ethel Ave, Lakewood OH

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12 December Website: NASA Lewis Ski Club presents: Vail, Colorado January 22 29, 2011 $ /person (2011 NASA Lewis Ski Club membership required: separate check $10 single $15 family) Roundtrip air from Cleveland (does not include baggage fees) or your POD Current Air from Cleveland is with United and is DIRECT to Denver Roundtrip ground shuttles Lodging: Landmark Towers West Condominiums - $44 Million dollar renovations complete! - Lion s head village - Only 150 yds to Eagle-Bahn Gondola!!! - Condominiums with double-occupancy per bedroom - Complimentary welcome reception - Mid-week party or lunch on hill (TBD) - Heated pool and 3 hot tubs - Pictures and virtual tours at: Sold Out Lift Tickets: 5 of 7 good at ALL VAIL Ski areas (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone,A-Basin) - Cheap shuttles to other areas (will verify and supply to all Vailers ) Payment Schedule $450 Due now (some refundable if replacement found within deadlines) $450 September 11, 2010 $450 November 3, 2010 Contact Paul Senick for details: Phone: (216) (Day) or (440) (Eve) paul.f.senick@nasa.gov Checks to NASA Lewis Ski Club and mailed to: Paul Senick Briar Bush Lane Strongsville, OH

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14 December Website: Ski UTAH s Snowbasin & Powder Mountain With the NASA Lewis Ski Club Sat March 12 through Sat March 19, 2011 $1285 per person includes: Lodging Marriott in Ogden, Utah *7 nights (Sat. to Sat.), dbl occ. per room. *Lift tickets 5 days (3 days Snowbasin, 2 days Powder Mountain) 6 th day skiing to either resorts is available for an additional cost of $56 *RT Airfare from Cleveland to Salt Lake City. We got Southwest Air with no baggage fee (a saving of up to $120 with 2 bags RT). *RT Ground transportation from Salt Lake City to Ogden. *RT Ground transportation from Hotel to Ski Resorts. ** Complimentary welcome party upon arrival. ** Complimentary full breakfast buffet (daily). ** Complimentary closeout party at the end of the week. **Indoor HEATED pool, LARGE hot tub. As always, complimentary parting gift and raffle items on the bus ride home!!! Trip leaders: Tom Vannuyen ( home) ( work) Dave Root ( cell) Thomas.Vannuyen-1@nasa.gov ( home)( cell) David.R.Root@nasa.gov Payment schedule: $400 Due now, non-refundable $400 Due by October 1, 2010 $485 Due by December 1, 2010 Send deposit check and trip agreement form to: Tom Vannuyen Brookpark Rd MS Cleveland, OH Make Checks payable to: Lewis Ski Club, Inc. Note: Must be a member of the NASA Lewis Ski Club - $10 single/ $15 family. *** For additional information, trip application, and membership forms, please visit our website at: 14

15 Website: December Lewis Ski Club Week Long Trip Application and Agreement The undersigned participant applies to participate in the Lewis Ski Club trip described below, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. DEPOSIT: The required initial deposit for this trip must be paid and submitted along with a signed Trip Application and Agreement. Balance shall be due and payable in accordance with payment schedules established by Lewis Ski Club. 2. WITHDRAWAL & CHANGE: Lewis Ski Club may withdraw any trip from its schedule at any time; may refuse to accept or retain any person as a participant at any time for any reason; and may change the itinerary at any time. 3. RESPONSIBILITY: Lewis Ski Club is acting gratuitously for the applicant and shall not be responsible or liable for any loss of damage to baggage, property, or for any loss, injury, death, accident, delay, inconvenience or any other loss occurring during or occasioned by applicant's participation or lack of participation in any trip. Trip participants ski and/or snowboard at their own risk. It is the injured skier s/snowboarder s responsibility to report to Ski Patrol for treatment or referral to hospital/doctor. If unable to accompany the club on return trip as planned, the injured party is responsible for arranging their own transportation for the return trip. 4. IDENTIFICATION: Each participant is responsible for having and taking with them a valid, current, governmentissued, photo ID. For trips out of the USA, participants are responsible for having up-to-date and valid passport. When required, participants are also responsible for having up-to-date and valid visa(s). 5. MINORS: Any minor's participant Trip Application and Agreement must be co-signed by his/her parent or legal guardian. The minor must be accompanied on the trip by a parent or legal guardian or their designee who shall be wholly and fully responsible for said minor's conduct and well being. 6. PAYMENT: All payment checks shall be payable to "Lewis Ski Club, Inc.". 7. CANCELLATION: If the participant cancels out of the trip, then the participant forfeits their rights to any and all payments made to Lewis Ski Club for this trip. Cancellation by participant means and includes: (a) failure to abide by the terms of this agreement; (b) notice by participant of intent to cancel; (c) participant's failure to make timely payments; (d) participant's failure for any reason to meet departure or return of the trip. 8. ELIGIBILITY: Lewis Ski Club membership is required to participate. 9. EXTRA FEES: Price does NOT include any additional fuel surcharges, baggage fees, or airport fees which may be imposed prior to the date of travel. Print clearly Trip: Applicant Name: (MUST be as it appears on Drivers License/Passport ( for airline ticketing )) Address: Birth Date(Month/Day/Year)(needed for airline booking): Phone w/area code: (H) (W) (Cell) address: Emergency contact: (Name) Phone w/area code: (H) (Cell) NASA Lewis Ski Club member? Yes / No (If NO, membership available for $10-single/$15-family) Optional Trip Insurance? Yes / No (Information will be forwarded to you) I have read and agree to all the terms of this Agreement, and waiver of liability, as of this date. Signed in Agreement: Date: 15

16 December Website: NASA LEWIS SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP (October 1, September 30, 2010) Name:(first) (last) Home Phone: Work Phone: Home address: Street/Apt.: City: St: Zip: NASA Lewis Ski Club publishes a Member Directory containing names, addresses, addresses, and phone numbers of the members. It is in hard copy only and made available at meetings and upon request of other club members only. Do you consent to having your contact information included? YES NO NASA Mail Stop(If applicable): Your Birthday: / (MONTH / DAY) Type of membership: Check TWO Types) Single($10) New Member *Family($15) **Renewal *A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP is defined as: a member and spouse and/or DEPENDENT children. NORDIC Skiers check box if you wish to be included on a notification list for impromptu nordic ski outings. Please list eligible Family Members: Name Age-Kids Birthday Only (M/D) / / **Renewal rates for current members increase after November 15th to $15.00 for single and $20.00 for family. New members pay the lower rate no matter when they join. / / We prefer to send the newsletter out via since it reduces our work and postage costs. If you would like to receive the newsletter via , please give your address: (please print legibly) Release: I/We, single/family membership, acknowledge that many of the activities and events organized and sponsored by the Lewis Ski Club, Inc., in particular participation-type athletic activities, are dangerous and hazardous and can cause damage, injury and death. In consideration of becoming a member and/or renewing my membership I/we assume any and all risks of participating in such activities, including the risk of damage, injury and death, and I/we release Lewis Ski Club, Inc., its members and officers, from responsibility and liability therefore. This Release shall remain in effect while I/we am/are a member(s) and when and while I/we participate in any such activity, and even if Lewis Ski Club, Inc. is negligent. (Complete and return with dues to Lisa Ferenc, MS:301-4, NASA Glenn Research Center, Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH Make checks payable to: Lewis Ski Club, Inc.) 16