THE EDGE November. GE Ski Club Newsletter MEET & GREET NH LIBRARY NOV 16TH THE PREZ SAYS: BREWERY TOUR SUPERBOWL SKI

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1 November THE EDGE 2010 THE PREZ SAYS: ALBANY SKI SHOW MEET & GREET CHRISTMAS PARTY ANDY S ALPINE CORNER [1] GE Ski Club Newsletter BREWERY TOUR SOCIAL HOURS 2ND GENERAL MEEETING UTAH WEEK SKI TRIP KILLINGTON EARLY SEASON SKI TRIP MEET & GREET NH LIBRARY NOV 16TH SUPERBOWL SKI PICO, KILLINGTON, OKEMO WEEKEND SMUGGLERS NOTCH SKI APRIL BREWFEST SEASON PASS DEALS

GE S KI CL U B N EW S L ET T ER MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 327 NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413 WEBSITE: www.geskiclub.org NOVEMBER 2010 VOL. 45 ISSUE 7 Mark your calendars and come join the Festive Fun on Sat.

2 GE S KI CL U B N EW S L ET T ER MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 327 NEW HARTFORD, NY WEBSITE: NOVEMBER 2010 VOL. 45 ISSUE 7 Mark your calendars and come join the Festive Fun on Sat. Dec. 11 th for our annual Christmas dinner party. This year it will be held at Daniele s Banquet Specialists on Seneca Turnpike. Great door prizes ( lift tickets, dinner certificates, movie tickets, wine and more!!!) 50/50 raffle *Ticket Price: $28.00 *Cocktail hour: 6:00 p.m. (cash bar) *Dinner: 7:00 p.m. *Music and Dancing: 6:30-10:30 p.m. with DJ Dinner Menu: *Hats with Broccoli sauce *Baked Virginia Ham *Roasted Potatoes *Sliced Turkey with Gravy *Fresh Carved Roast Beef *Stuffing *Utica Greens *Mixed Green Salad *Dessert/ Coffee/Tea/Soda SIGN UP WITH SOCIAL WITH YOUR FULL PAYMENT by Dec.3 RD OR SEND YOUR CHECK TO GE SKI CLUB PO BOX by Dec. 1st

3 BOARD OFFICERS FOR PRESIDENT KATHY WHITE VICE PRESIDENT PAT O HARA TREASURER DAVE PARZYCH SECRETARY RON GEISKOPF ALPINE ANDY REATH CROSS-COUNTRY WAYNE FRANZ MEMBERSHIP/Info/ ROSEMARY FORSTI Applications BARB JAKUBOWSKI (membership@geskiclub.org) NEWSLETTER BILL DUMKA EDITOR PAUL ZAJAC SALES JOE CARINO PUBLICITY THERESA ZEHE SOCIAL LINDA AGEN MICHELLE ROSKY (social@geskiclub.org) TRIPS DICK FORSTI MIKE SEMERARO (trips@geskiclub.org) SERGEANT-AT-ARMS KORKIE URBANIK JOHN MCCABE SOCIAL HOURS: (Begin after work, although many arrive after 6) Nov. 12 th, Zebb s Bar & grill, New Hartford Nov. 26 th, Village Tavern, Clinton. Village Walk Dec. 3 rd, Radisson Hotel Utica Dec 17 th, Hotel Utica,!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! Nov. 16 th, Meet & Greet, New Hartford Library Dec. 11 th, Christmas Party Dec th Killington ski weekend Jan 1 st, Snow ridge New Years Day skiing Jan 9 th, Bus trip to gore NOTES FROM THE PREZ: With 6-12 inches of new snow in the North Country it is time to get those skis out of the basement or closet. Time to tune them up to get them ready for the season. With snow so early in the season this could be a promise for some great conditions this year. YOU WILL WANT TO BE READY!.so you won t miss a day of great skiing. Our October meeting and celebration of Oktoberfest was a great success. Thank you to everyone who brought delicious treats to share. The November meeting should be very exciting since we will be having at least four local ski areas present their offerings of the season. Some great deals to be had! So don t miss this one. Trips are filling up fast so get your registration and deposits to the Trip Chairs as soon as you can. If you are interested in a day trip to Gore on January 9th, sign up at the next meeting. Great way to get ready for Utah. We need 42 to break even. The deadline is December 7 th. Also, don t forget to support the growth of our Club by attending the Meet & Greet on Tuesday, November 16 th, at the New Hartford Library. Check elsewhere in this Newsletter for details. On November 23 rd at the Stanley there will be a showing of Warren Millers new film Wintervention. Check news blast for more information..and remember to THINK SNOW Kathy GENERAL MEETINGS Are held at the American Legion Post # 1113 in Whitesboro at 7:30 P.M. Meetings are the 1 st Tuesday of the month from October to April. Guests are always welcome. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION / APPLICATION: CALL OUR MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS: ROSEMARY FORSTI BARB JAKUBOWSKI ACTIVITIES OPEN TO ALL 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. CHECK OUT THE NEW CLUB WEB PAGE at updated by Guy Y. To stay informed check out our Facebook site THE EDGE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY. To avoid delays or non-delivery Please send change of address to: MEMBERSHIP/GE SKI CLUB PO BOX 327 NEW HARTFORD NY Send articles to BPHDUMKA@AOL.COM Newsletter Articles must be received by NOVEMBER 20 th, to be in the DEC. Newsletter

4 Andy's Alpine Corner The nights are getting chilly and the Ski Company has had their pre-season sale, So, I would say the ski and boarding season is approaching. As you do your fall cleanup and get ready to put the golf clubs, bikes, kayaks, and hiking boots away, don't forget to check on your ski equipment. Wipe the dust off the tops and bottoms of the skies. Use moist rag if necessary. Check the edges for rust. Check the bottoms for oxidation (if the bottoms have a white chalky look to them) and gouges. If rust or oxidation is present you will need a tune up to get them ready to ski. Clean off the out side of your boots. Moist rag again. Check inside for any mouse nests. Hopefully you left them lightly buckled when put away for summer, the cuffs retain their shape better if you do. Try them on to make sure your feet haven't changed and they still fit snug. Remember these are not bedroom slippers, they are the transmission between your legs and the ski. For good ski performance you need the boots snug but not pinching or painful. Check that your goggles are not scratched, you ski pants and jacket still fit (the phenomenon of closet shrinkage happens a lot), and your ski socks are clean. Remember you should NOT be using cotton clothing next to your skin. It will not wick away moisture and you will get cold. Use poly pro, wool, silk, spandex, light fleece, or other wicking materials for your socks and underwear. You will enjoy your skiing more if every thing is working right. See you on the slopes. The Albany Ski and Snowboard Expo Nov 5 th 7 th The 48 th annual Ski & Snowboard Expo at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y., Nov. 5 to 7, has released details. These include a hands-on demo of the SnowScoot, a cross between a BMX bike and a snowboard, invented in France in 1991 and on display at Albany for the first time at this show. The Shelter Skate Team will showcase their skateboard talent on the main stage at the expo. The skate team, which features some of the Capital Region's most popular skateboarders, will demonstrate their best tricks and talents on stage throughout the weekend. The first 500 people on Sunday get a free lift ticket to Mount Snow. This year's expo is sponsored by Alpin Haus, and features the return of "Free Lift Ticket Sunday" at which the first 500 paying customers through the door on Sunday Nov. 7 get a free lift ticket to Mount Snow. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for kids Kids Under 6 - Free. Show Hours: 4-9 Pm Friday, Nov 5 th ; 10AM 6 PM Sat, Nov 6 th & 11 AM 5 PM Sunday, Nov 7 th For more Information call Whiteface Ski Council/Ski Club Appreciation Days We want to show our appreciation to all of the Ski Councils and Ski Clubs and what better way to do that than by offering a great deal on a day (or more) on the slopes!! Simply come to Whiteface on any of the dates listed below, show your Ski Council or Club ID as well as a photo ID and get a lift ticket for the great price of $38! Dates: December 5 & 6, 2010 January 21, 2011 February 7, 2011 March 20 & 21, 2011 April 3 & 4, 2011 Price: $38 for each person with a valid ski club or ski council card. (Must present card* and photo ID to qualify for discounted rate)

5 Early Season Ski Trip $159 Killington Fri. Dec. 17th thru Sun Dec.19 th, 2 Day lift ticket 2 Nights lodging at the Pinnacle Condos 3 Bedroom Condo with 6 people per condo More info call Mike Semeraro Superbowl Ski Safari Feb 5 th 7 th - $469 3 days skiing at Pico, Killington and Okemo Sat. Feb. 5th Ski Pico, Sun. Feb 6th Ski Killington Mon. Feb 7th Ski Okemo Includes: 2 nights lodging at the Holiday Inn, 2 breakfasts, one dinner at the hotel restaurant, Superbowl Party at the hotel bar, bus to all Skiing, $469 More info call Mike Semeraro Smugglers Notch Brewfest April 1,2,3 $199 3 days lift ticket, 2 breakfasts, 2 nights lodging in a condo Tickets to the Brewfest. More Info call Mike Semeraro Items for Sale Haber polarized ski goggles, $120 msrp - $35 (new); Alpine design insulated "gore tex" ski pants, men large, $49; Lange "Super Banshee" ski boots, men 8 1/2, $399 - very very good shape, new 2009; Volkl "Tigershark" 10 FT skies, 175 CM, 2008 model, practically new, 1/2 price $499; Volkl "Bridge" twin tip All MT/powder skies, 2009 model, 177 CM, $549; Fischer "AMC-76", all mt skies, 164 CM, $229; Fischer "AMC-73" all mt skies, 164 CM, $179; All skies have bindings, tuned and waxed, and will adjust to boots. For more info or to see, contact Andy , or andyrr@verizon.net.

6 G.E. Ski Club Alpine events* list for Fri Dec 3: Demo Day Gore Wed Dec 15: Demo Day Gore Sat-Sun Dec 11 & 12: Demo Days - Hunter Fri Sun Dec 17-19: Pre season car pool trip Killington Thurs Dec 30: Demo Day Labrador Sat Jan 1: Snow Ridge Ski day Sat Jan 8: McCauley Ski day Sun Jan 9: Gore day bus & ski demo day Sat Jan 15: Start Utah trip - Sat Jan 22: Return from Utah Sat Jan 29: Snow Ridge Ski Day Sat-Mon. Feb 5, 6, 7: Super bowl bus trip- Pico, Killington, Okemo Sat Feb 12: Tony B s X-C day Sun Feb13: Gore Day bus Sat Feb 19: Oak Mt Ski day Mon Feb 21: Royal Mt Ski day Fri-Sun Feb 25-27: Rutland Vt X-C weekend Sat Feb 26: McCauley Mt. Ski day Sun Mar 6: Snow Ridge Ski day Sun Mar 13: Gore Day bus Sun Mar 20:??? Spring ski picnic Fri Sun April 1-3: Smugglers Notch (brew fest) *-Events, dates, or locations can change at any time to fit club calendar, weather, conditions, or other conflicts. Deals Gore Mt: $10 off w/can good until Dec 10, $38 lift on Wednesdays with coke product, $29 lift on Fri Dec 3. McCauley: Crazy Fridays $12 lift, non holiday Fridays. Belleayre: Winterfest Jan 24-28, $20 lift; Customer appreciation days, $25 lift, Jan 14, Feb 4. Plattakill: Jan $15 lifts, Feb 18 carload day -1person $30, 2 is $25 ea, 3 is $20 ea, 4+ $15 ea. Ski club deals, must show current membership card: McCauley: $10 off weekends, Royal Mt: buy one, second ½ price Snow Ridge: $7 off, Belleayre: $10 off Labrador: $5 off

8 2011 Western Ski Trip Salt Lake City, Utah for $1200 (If You Want Your Own Room, It s $ 350 Extra!) Jan 15-22, 2011 SIGNUP DEADLINE IS NOV. 5 TH, 2010 Price includes: Airfare, Shuttles to & from A/P, Lodging, Ski Pass (5 of 6 days), Breakfast & Dinner Buffets for the full time we are there and the skiing? A 5-day Super Pass which is good at Brighton, Solitude, Alta and Snowbird with transportation to the mtns. 7 days at the Crystal Inn at Mid-Valley. All Rooms are doubles. You'll enjoy their pool & hot tub, but you'll probably gain weight at their breakfast & dinner buffet! Reserve your place now!! $300 deposit, $600 due by 11/5 TH, $300 (final) due by 11/15/2010 Mail checks to: GE Ski Club, Attn: Dick Forsti, PO Box 327, New Hartford, NY Questions? Call or Dick Forsti or rforsti@juno.com Must be a member of the GE Ski Club to participate. GE Ski Club of Utica & Central NY PO Box 327 New Hartford, NY Membership Application? Go to

9 GE Ski Club Members* Are Being Offered SPECIAL DEALS By Snow Ridge Ski Resort SEASON PASS (Must Purchase by Nov.15, 2010) Regular Adult Cost: $ 339 Fall Special Deal for $ 219* GE Ski Club Members Regular Senior 62+: $ 230 Fall Special Deal for $ 199* GE Ski Club Members WINTER SPECIAL DEALS FOR GE SKI CLUB MEMBERS** Regular Week-End/Holiday Lift Ticket: $ Special Deal for GE Ski Club Members: $ 25.00** Regular Non-Holiday/Week-Day Lift Ticket: $ Special Deal for GE Ski Club Members: $ 15.00** Week-End/Holiday Group of 15 or more: $ 20.00** (Must be all-together in a group..go to Office) * = Renewing GE Ski Club Members Only ** = Must show GE Ski Club Membership Card /baj

11 November 7 AlbanySki Expo Show Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 General Membership Meeting Am. Legion Post 1113 Whitesboro 7:30 PM Board Meeting 6:30 Gander Mt AlbanySki Expo Show Weekend Social Hour Zebb s, New Hartford 6 Albany Ski Expo Show Meet and Greet, New Hartford Town Library 6:30 pm Happy Thanksgiving 26 Social Hour Village Tavern, Clinton Village walk

12 December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Social Hour 4 Radisson Hotel General Membership Meeting Am. Legion 1113 Whitesboro Board Meeting Mt. 19 Killington Christmas Killington Social Hotel Utica 18 Killington Merry Christmas Jan 11 Snow Ridge Skiing & fun time 2010

13 NOVEMBER 2010

GE SKI CLUB NEWSLETTER

, GE SKI CLUB NEWSLETTER MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 327 NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413 WEBSITE: www.geskiclub.org December 2008 VOL. 43 ISSUE 8 TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!! CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 13 TH 6:30 drinks