Gelandesprung Gazette May 2012

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1 Gelandesprung Gazette May In this issue: Beaver Creek Re-Cap Morzine, France & Paris Sign-up Timber Rattlers Game & Tailgate Sign-up May Birthdays Save the Date!!! Summer Picnic August 4th If there is something you would like in the newsletter, please submit it to me by the 20th of the month. My address is: Keep informed and update your ski pals on what you're doing on the ski club's Facebook page! Click here to visit the site: QUICK S QUIPS Thanks to all that came to the banquet at The Woods on Friday the 13 th of April. The food and service was very good and everyone had a good time. Thanks to all who shared ideas! I think we are already pumped for an exciting ski season to come. A trip to France, a possible train ride to Whitefish Mountain and our Midwest trips give us a lot to look forward to. It seems like the planning for the next year starts earlier every year. In a few weeks, a group from our club will be going to Chicago to get ideas and confirm details on trips in the works. I would like to thank Judy Van Caster for the great job she did as our Vice President. Her hard work and humor will be missed at our board meetings. We look forward to working with Julie Steltz as the new VP. Also thanks to Dwayne Whitfield for continuing on as Treasurer. He does such an awesome job! Those are going to be big shoes to fill when he leaves the board. The Don Steffens Memorial Ski Trash award went to Senny Wegner for skiing the most days and making every Gelandesprung ski trip. He has won this award several times already. Second place went to Mike Komoroske who unfortunately had his season end short with an injury. We wish him fast healing and look forward to skiing with him next season. Pam Lewandowsi won Gwanda the Gelandegnome for the Obtuse of the year award for multiple nominations and crazy behavior. Both awards are travelling awards passed on to the winner from year to year. Display your awards proudly as you may only have them for a year! Put on your calendar the club picnic for August 4. A sign- up sheet will appear in next month s newsletter. The Sly Fox club is doing a Timber Rattlers baseball game, see the sign up sheet in this newsletter. Don t forget that sign-up for France begins in May again the sign-up sheet is in this newsletter. Have a great rest of the spring and I hope to see you soon. Ron

2 Beaver Creek Report Our last trip of the was to Beaver Creek, Colorado and 34 of us left early Saturday, March 24 from Green Bay airport. Luckily, we had enough people with Delta credit cards, that we all got one free checked bag. Thanks folks! In Denver we picked up 3 more independent travelers and boarded our bus to Beaver Creek. There we picked up 3 more very independent travelers and we were for 40 strong. After stashing the luggage in our rooms, The Borders Lodge, our condo host, sponsored a wine and cheese reception. The Borders Lodge was certainly one of the most luxurious places we ve stayed at in recent memory. Right out the back door was the Elkhorn triple chair. A spacious lobby, front desk, exercise room, ski lockers, outdoor pool and hot tub. All of the rooms had washer/dryers, fire places and all of the bells and whistles. There was also shuttle service up the hill to the village and main ski area. After dinner we walked around the village, sat by an open fire where kids were toasting marshmallows and watched the groomers doing their thing. Next morning, oops! No power in our condo building. No power in the whole village. Yet the lifts were running. Apparently Beaver Creek has a good back-up power. Our problem was how to make coffee. Ah Hah! There is a gas grill on the back lobby patio, so we boiled water on the side burner and hand dripped it. Then, voila, the power came back on and everyone is happy. The weather was sunny and warm the entire week. Even though the lifts opened at 8:30, there was no reason to go out before 9:30 as everything was frozen solid and just beginning to thaw out then. The skiing was great from 10:00 till 1:30 depending on how the slopes faced the sun. By the end of the week, we all had learned how to follow the sun. At the end of the day we found our way to the trail back to the condo. Since the slope had a southern exposure, the trail was melting rapidly and the snow got to be fairly rotten near the end. Well, we ordered ski-in/ski-out condos, and by god, we skied in! From now on we re taking the shuttle down from the village. On Monday, a lot of people headed to Vail to ski; our lift passes were good at both Vail and Beaver Creek. About 2:30, we got a phone call with bad news. Mike Komoroske had a broken leg. We stopped by the Vail Medical Center and found him ready to be wheeled down the hall to the X-ray room. He said he really didn t know how it happened. He hit a small bump and had a freak fall. Any way, he was on pain meds and we said Later and off he went to X-ray. Tuesday at 5:30, Deb prepared a Fondue Apres-Ski Party in the condo common room. We had both cheese and chocolate fondue, bread, wine, fruit, sausage. The talk, of course, was about Mike. His roomies, Scott and Jeanne Stilp and Dick Wortiska were in touch with Mike and would bring him over things he needed. Latest update: rods and screws were put in. His surgeon is the head Physician of the US Women Alpine Ski Team. If you have to break a leg, break it in Vail. Wednesday and Thursday went by in similar fashion. Every day was sunny and warm. Thursday the trail behind the condo was closed. We were now just ski-out. Mike was scheduled to get out of the hospital on Friday. We re having our farewell dinner Friday night at Coyote Café and hoping he ll be able to make it. The skiing has been pretty predictable: ice 8:30 to 9:30, corn snow 10:00 to 1:30, mashed potatoes after by 2:00. That s OK, we re worn out by 2:00 on most days. Between Vail and Beaver Creek the choices were huge. Well Friday is here and Mike is not getting sprung until Saturday. After consulting with the hospital staff, it was decided Mike would be more comfortable riding in a CME van to the airport than trying to get on our charter bus. Our tour operator, Winter Ski and Sport, got bulkhead seats for Mike on the way home and golf cart service at Minneapolis Airport when we changed planes. So that brings us to Coyote Café. We had a Mexican dinner followed by Lunar nominations. Discretion prevents me from giving you the name of the winner, but it seems she forgot to pick up her boot bag at Denver Airport. So hubby had to arrange they be located and delivered for a nominal fee. And we all know it was really his fault. So, Beaver Creek is in the books. Not exactly roughing it. (The Beaver creek Slogan). Thanks for all the help President Deb gave me, especially organizing our fondue party. I also want to especially thank Dick Wortiska and Jeanne and Scott Stilp for all the help they gave their roomy, Mike. Also to Gladys Hansen, traveling nurse, and finally to someone who was not on the trip: Cindy Rendall, who met us at the airport with her station wagon converted into an ambulance to take Mike off our hands. Get well soon Komo! Sam Fontaine

3 The Sly Fox Ski Club presents: Morzine, France & Paris January 25-February 5, 2013 $2045 Base Trip $255 6 Day Lift Pass ($215 Senior) $395 3 Day stop in Paris Feb 2-5 $2695 Total Basic trip includes: Lift Pass includes: Paris extension: Bus transfer from Appleton/ Green Bay to Chicago O Hare. Round trip air from Chicago to Geneva on Swiss Air. Round trip bus transfer between Geneva and Morzine. 7 Nights lodging at the 3 Star Hotel Club le Cret, 7 Gourmet Dinners and 7 Breakfasts. 6 day lift pass covering Portes du Soleil ski area. 197 lifts, 400 miles of groomed runs 12 Interconnected Ski Resorts spanning France and Switzerland Bus and Air transfers to Paris and return Air to Chicago. 3 nights lodging at the 4 Star Hotel de Castiglione in the Center of Paris Bus transfer from Chicago O Hare to Appleton Trip leaves Appleton at 1:00 PM Friday, Jan 25. Returns to Appleton at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Feb 5 Payment schedule: $500 deposit, due upon registration $500 2 nd pmt. due on or before Aug 15 $1000 due on or before Oct 3 Final balance due on or before Nov 21 The trip is open for deposits on May 15, Do not send money before this date! Payments post marked prior to May 15, 2010 will be registered after those post marked on May 15. There are a total of 66 spots available. Please read the accompanying terms and sign the application form and mail with your check payable to Sly Fox Ski Club Terms and Conditions 1. All pricing is based on double occupancy. Single occupancy prices on request. 2. Pricing is based on an exchange rate of 1.00 =$1.33 for the hotel, ground and lift passes. Changes in the exchange rate may increase or decrease the trip price. In the event that the exchange rate above $1.33/ at the time of the tour operators payments, you will be responsible for paying the difference. If, on the other hand, the exchange rate is below $1.33/ at the time of payments, you will receive a rebate after the trip is complete. (PS. At the time of writing the exchange rate is $1.32/ ) 3. Pricing is based on current taxes and fuel surcharges. Changes could increase cost of the trip. 4. The following cancellation fee schedule will apply for any reason including, but not limited to: financial hardship, loss or change of job, injury, illness, or death of you or a family member. After Oct 3: $300 After Nov 1: $1000 After Dec 1: Full amount of the trip Cancellation fees may be waived by the trip leader if a replacement for the spot can be found. After Dec 5, this will be difficult, so consider taking trip cancellation insurance if you have any doubts. 5. You must have a valid passport with an expiration date no earlier than August 6, 2013 before departure. If you don t have one, apply for one immediately after you sign up. Birth Date and Passport info are required for airline ticketing. 6. You must be a member of the Sly Fox Ski Club or the Gelandesprung Ski Club in order to participate. Dues must be paid by signup. 7. You must have a signed trip waiver on file with the Sly Fox Ski Club. 8. If you do not want to go on to Paris, you must provide your own transport from O Hare airport home.

4 Morzine/Paris Signup sheet I, (signature), have read and understood the above terms and conditions. Please enroll me on the Morzine/Paris trip at $2045 per person and enclosed is my $500 deposit check. Include me on the following options: 6 day Portes du Soleil lift $255 3 night Paris $395 Name (same as your United MilagePlus account Street Address City State Zip Home Phone Birth Date (req d) United MileagePlus number Passport Name (EXACTLY as on your passport) Passport Number Expiration date Roommate choice Emergency Contact Name (not on the trip) Phone Make checks payable to Sly Fox Ski Club, send to: PO Box 1613, Appleton, WI SLY FOX SKI CLUB WAIVER Gelandesprung Ski Club members need to sign this. PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING I certify that I am at least 21 years of age and do hereby accept the policies and practices of the Sly Fox Ski Club. I understand that in my participation in club-sponsored events carries a degree of risk, injury or death. I hereby unconditionally waive and release the Sly Fox Ski Club, its officers, directors, agents and members from any and all liabilities arising from any injury, property damage or loss I may suffer as a result of my actions. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all foregoing to use any photograph, videotape, motion pictures, recordings or other record of any ski club event for any legitimate purpose. All moneys paid for a trip canceled by the club will be refunded. Refunds for cancellations by the participant must be submitted in writing to the Sly Fox Ski Club, Board of Directors, P.O. Box 1613, Appleton, WI A written request must indicate which specific future Sly Fox event any refund is to be credited towards, or for the Sly Fox Treasurer to issue a refund check. Refunds will only be issued after all of the bills related to the trip have been paid. All decisions on refund amounts will be made by the Board of Directors are final. By signing and submitting this for I agree that I have read and accept the trip policies as set for by Sly Fox Ski Club. NAME: SIGNATURE: DATE:

5 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME TIMBER RATTLERS GAME & TAILGATE FOX CITIES STADIUM, APPLETON FRIDAY, JUNE 29 TH, 2012 GAME TIME 7:05 PM TAILGATE IN THE PARKING PM LOOK FOR THE SLY FOX SKI CLUB POLE FLAG $12 GAME & TAILGATE $5 TAILGATE ONLY RESERVED TICKETS BEHIND HOMEPLATE POST-GAME FIREWORKS WHATS INCLUDED: BRATS, BURGERS, CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICHES, POTATO SALAD, TACO DIP & CHIPS BEER, SODA, WINE SLY FOX SKI CLUB MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME SEND PAYMENT & FORM TO SLY FOX SKI CLUB, PO BOX 1613,APPLETON, WI OR CONTACT SAM FONTAINE: or SLY FOX SKI CLUB TIMBER RATTLERS GAME JUNE 29 TH, 2012 $12 TAILGATE & GAME $5 TAILGATE ONLY NAME: NAME: NUMBER FOR GAME & TAILGATE: NUMBER FOR TAILGATE ONLY: TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:

6 10% Off Gelandesprung Members Looking to Advertise Here? Heating & Cooling 1550 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere, WI RON QUICK (920) President comfortcontrolsystems.com FAX: (920) Great Group Packages 26 runs (6 new runs) Night skiing 4 nights a week 2 terrain parks under lights 2 double lifts & 1 triple lift 24 condos & 36 Lodge rooms Famers Restaurant & Bar Pine Mountain Sport Shop Meeting & Banquet Facilities Pool, Sauna & Hot Tub (906) Iron Mountain, MI Contact Jackie Flaum for more information (920) M-553 Marquette, MI Norway Mountain Ski Resort Norway, Michigan 90 Minutes north of Green Bay GELANDEBUCKS Does the club still offer these? Is it still $10 per new member? Can I use it towards my favorite hobby, Skiing? The answer to all these questions is YES! If you recruit someone new to join the club you will receive a $10 credit for each person that signs up! That $10 can be put towards any ski trip, banquet or other club function as you see fit. So get out there, get recruiting and sign up some new members!

7 Gelandesprung Ski Club of Green Bay Membership Form RENEWAL NEW MEMBER WAIVER ONLY Single $ 30.00, Married Couple $ (Couples please Sign Separate Forms) Payment $ Check # Please DO NOT publish the following in the Membership Roster: Phone number address Would you like to receive a link to the monthly newsletter via ? ( address required) Please indicate if you re interested in becoming any or all of the following: Trip Leader Committee Member Board Member NEW MEMBERS: How did you hear about the club? Who referred you? Waiver I certify that I am at least 21 years of age and do hereby accept the policies and practices of the Gelandesprung Ski Club. I understand that my participation in clubsponsored events carries a degree of risk of injury or death. I hereby unconditionally waive and release the Gelandesprung Ski Club, its officers, directors, agents and members from any and all liabilities arising from any injuries, property damage or loss I may suffer as a result of my actions. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all foregoing to use any photograph, videotape, motion pictures, recordings or other record of any ski club event for any legitimate purpose. Any additional trip surcharges incurred by the Club will be passed along to those participating on the affected trip(s). Trips are based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified. Single occupancy requests require special arrangements at increased costs, and depend on availability. All monies paid for a trip cancelled by the Club will be refunded. Refunds for cancellation requests will be charged costs that the Club is unable to recover. Refund requests must be submitted in writing or ing to the Gelandesprung Ski Club Board of Directors at address as listed to the right. Refund requests can be now be ed to: gelandesprung@hotmail.com. Treasurer will issue a refund checks. Refunds will only be issued after all of the bills related to the trip have been paid. Trips utilizing airline transportation have additional separate written cancellation policies specific to each trip. All decisions on refund amounts will be made by the Board of Directors and are final. Membership Period 05/01/12 to 4/30/13 By submitting this form, I agree that I have read & accepted the trip policies as set forth by Gelandesprung Ski Club. All club policies are posted on the website at or by contacting us by mail at the address below. Print Name: (Full Proper Name as required for Flights & International Travel) Birth Date: (Year of birth is required / Club use only & will not be published) All information requested below is the same as last year Address: Phone: Signature: (Couples please Sign Separate Forms) Signature Date: Emergency Contact Information (Someone you don t ski with) Name: Phone # Please mail the completed form & dues to: Gelandesprung Ski Club P.O. Box Green Bay, WI This form can be used as a Waiver Only Just fill in the Right column

8 Gelandesprung Ski Club P.O. Box Green Bay, WI The GelandeBoard & Committee Volunteers Board of Directors Ron Quick, President Judy Van Caster, Vice President Dwayne Whitfield, Treasurer Rick Huston, Secretary Carl Williquette, Past President Committee Volunteers Mike Bast, Web Meister & Membership Dick Wortiska,Trip Chair Brian Fowle, Historian Jackie Flaum Advertising/Marketing Molly Steffens, Newsletter Editor Club May Birthdays 1 - Judy Van Caster 3 - Avram Berk 5 - Dave Van Gemert 6 - Richard Duffek 9 - Leslie Schiller 11 - Dale Phillips 13 - Lois DePouw 20 - Terry Stebor 21 - Shelley Barstow 22 - Ron Quick 23 - Gary Austin 25 - Debra Bramschreiber 26 - Tom Schingen This Newsletter is also available via ! To switch to delivery, send an to: gelandesprung@hotmail.com Make sure to have enews sign-up as the subject and your name and address in the body.